Hey Folks,
High Plains Drifter is playing on Thursday, January 18th at the Trane Studios (just two blocks North of Bathurst & Bloor). Head down for 9:30 for 2 sets of improv world beat, funk & rock by yours truly and a cast of merry characters, including Tyronne from the Chameleon Project on drums, original High Plains Drifter member James Dalzell will be in town from Saint John on keys, plus Richard Iz on bass.
Should be a fun nite for all, with some nice musical surprises, let me know if you are interested the festivities by responding to this thread!
all the best in 2007,
jaydawg
High Plains Drifter
www.highplainsdrifter.ca
w/ DJ ?uesquecest and Friday Night Traffic
The Trane Studio
964 Bathurst street (2 blocks North of Bloor St.), Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 416-913-8197
Doors at 8:00 PM - show starts by 9:30 PM
High Plains Drifter will be:
Jay Cleary - guitar/vocals
James Dalzell - keyboards
Matt Cleary - percussion
Tyronne Cassie - Drums - from Chameleon Project
Richard Iz - Bass
High Plains Drifter is a rootsy funk-rock and world beat ensemble, whose dynamic live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Like imagery evoked by the mysterious quality of a traveling vagabond, High Plains Drifter is a collective of musicians traveling town to town bringing the energy of celebration to audiences everywhere.
Leaning towards original roots, jazz, funk and world music, The High Plains Drifter is a groove force that keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Herbie Hancock and Jimmy Buffet. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with a number of Canadian musicians including members of The Jimmy Swift Band, Slowcoaster, Wassabi Collective, The Chameleon Project, Slammin' Jack as well as young horn players, percussionists and turn-tablists.
The Trane Studio
www.tranestudio.com
The Trane Studio is a venue for artists and audiences interested in experiencing Jazz as vibrant and contemporary music. Concerts at The Trane Studio celebrate the history of Jazz while embracing and nurturing its current manifestations in African, Urban, Latin and World music styles. This intimate space presents an environment through music, visual art and food that is welcoming and relaxed while also engaging audiences to expand their conceptions of what Jazz music is and how it relates to them. Now celebrating its first anniversary, The Trane Studio continues to host prominent local musicians and Toronto arts events with weekly offerings and curated concerts.