mark tonin

I've never seen either band, but I'm thinking that this will be one sweet night of music.

I've talked to 3 people that have seen Highway Freeker lately, and all 3 of them were very impressed. An awesome female vocalist, from what I've been told, and a great band sound.

Imagine that ... there will actually be 2 women on stage for a jam show! !

Peace, Mark

Hey there MoMack,

Hamilton has it right ... it's almost imposible to teach in the public system without a B Ed.

I have a Business degree but in my first year there was 1 section of law as part of my teaching assignment ... I really enjoyed it and have been teaching law ever since. Now I teach mostly law (4 out of 6 classes).

In Grade 11 we do Canadian law, with a huge focus on criminal law and some civil law (Family, Torts, Contracts) ... very little constitutional law.

In Grade 12 we do lots of Constitutional law (focused on the Charter), some criminal law, and some other topics (e.g. international law, labour law, etc. depending on how much time we have).

In both years I run mock trials with my classes, which are a lot of fun and a great learning experience, imo.

It's a really good job, except for all of the external factors (e.g. "teacher bashing" by the government) and except for the marking, which I am avoiding by replying with this post

And it's a great job in July and August, but don't do it for that reason. I know a few people that have bailed on this profession because they hated it. It is not for everyone. Yes the holidays are nice, but there are still many more teaching days than holidays.

Time to get back to my marking ...

Peace, Mark

High school law and business studies teacher, with a serious music hobby (some would say addiction - I guess I need to make a jamaholic confession at some point).

And yes, visions of Christmas holidaze are dancing in my head ......

And wow, what an interesting range of jobs/careers/occupations/situations. Very refreshing. It can get pretty stagnant hanging around with teachers all the time.

Peace, Mark

I just received an email from nle regarding the Friday nero show at the Rivoli. It says:

"Nero will probably go on around midnight, possibly earlier."

Hey guys ... hoping for one looooooong set!!! (flashback to the Phil afterparty)

Peace, Mark

It's nice to feel so much love! !

Happy holidaze on Saturdaze ...

I've emailed Charles at nle asking for details about the Friday show at the Rivoli - hopefully I'll hear back from him re: the show details.

Peace, love, hugs and sweet sweet music,

Mark

Thursday December 19th @ Jimmy Jazz in Guelph

Friday December 20th @ The Rivoli in Toronto (NLE presents)

Saturday December 21st @ The Bacchus Lounge in London

It's holiday party time! !

How many of you beautiful people will be at one or more of these shows? I'm thinking that a 3 day run would be a blast! The only thing stopping me from hitting all 3 shows is the Fat Cats show on Sat. Dec. 21 at Pepper Jack's in Hamilton, which will also be sweet. But I'll be at the nero Guelph and Toronto shows for sure, and will see how things unfold on Sat. Dec. 21.

Hope to see lots of your smiling faces and dancing bodies on Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

Peace, Mark

Thanks for the plug! For the Echo magazine Uncle Seth article, click on the link provided by Mr. Musicface but then scroll down to the TRI–CITY REVUE article.

I'll see you on Saturday, Uncle Seth.

Peace, Mark

Passenger is also in Brantford this weekend, on Fri. Dec. 13 and Sat. Dec. 14 at Purdy's Pub.

I haven't seen them since Frontier Town but they've been playing a lot lately so I'm confident that they are cooking these days, and I've heard their Tuesday night open mic gig in Guelph has been going really well.

Peace, Mark

Here is the link:

GTB article on jambase

Peace, Mark

What a sweet venue ... especially for those of us that love to dance So nice to be able to go "someplace else" for a show.

Well done, Jamz - I see why you were so excited when you talked to me about this place a while ago.

Peace, Mark

Happy birthday, scottieking ... hope to see you on our first full day of Christmas holidaze in London, and/or in Toronto on our last day of classes for the year 2002

Peace, Mark

Thanks for pointing that out, Giggles ... I never noticed when I posted, but wow, talk about an appropriate thread for my 420th post! !

Peace, Mark

Yo's raffle speech during the May 2002 CTMF is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. Is it still available for download somewhere on the web, for those people that have never heard it? I remember at one point laying on my back and holding my stomach I was laughing so hard as Yo did his thing. And it was extra funny because the sound guy was adding delays to Yo's voice as he spoke ... I laughing out loud to myself as I type this and think about that madness!

Peace, Mark

I've never been to Somplace Else, but I've seen a few photos, and the place looks really nice inside. I'll see you there tonight! And it sounds like the word is out about this show ... it should be a blast with the Fatties and a solid group of people to party with.

Peace, Mark

This must have been a wicked show ... I'd love to see Garaj Mahal, with or without a guitar player ... I haven't heard much of their music but the stuff that Wi!!y has played for me is definitely speaker melting material

Peace, Mark

Hope to see you on Friday night, Paisley, Mr. Pinchy, Wi!!y, ..........

Peace, Mark

Notorious Ninja Elbow (N.N.E.) Productions presents

THE FAT CATS

live at "Someplace Else" in Brantford

Friday Dec. 6

with special guests THE ORGANIC DEEP

46 Dalhousie Street

753-4904

$5 cover at the door

Hey Karin!

Great to see you posting to the Sanctuary!

What a fun pool-party that was!

Lot of hugs to you

Peace, Mark

wow wow wow wow wow

What an amazing show and a fabulous time!

Personal highlights included Robert Hunter's set (man, I wish I didn't miss the start of it) and the whole second set. Every time I thought wow, it doesn't get any better than this, it got better. When they started playing New Speedway Boogie I freaked with excitement, and Susan singing Sugaree ... so so sweet.

And what a blast, partying all night in the whirlpool and pool at the Holiday Inn with a bunch of great folks.

Peace, Mark

Well done, Trevor ... a sweet looking site with some content that makes me smile and giggle

Peace, Mark

Definitely hanging in and around the pool at the Holiday Inn before the show, unless the weather ends up being really nice, then I can see heading to the lots for at least a little while before the show.

I wish that there was a cool afterparty to go to ... other than the one in backbacon's room Anyone know of one??? nero playin' nearby? ?

Interesting, the Holiday Inn called my house yesterday to check if I still wanted the room ... seems as if they've got lots and lots of calls about rooms.

Hope to see lots of familiar faces on Saturday!!!

Peace, Mark

JSB/GTB Seamless Sets

Wed. Jan. 22 Hamilton at Pepper Jack's

Thur. Jan. 23 Guelph at the Trasheteria

Fri. Jan. 24 Toronto at the 360

Peace, Mark

at "Someplace Else"

46 Dalhousie Street

Brantford

I've been told by a few people that this is a really cool spot and they are starting to book some sweet shows at this venue. Here is some more info:

"SOMEPLACE ELSE"

Friday December 6th @ Someplace Else (concert hall)

$5 @ the door.

Experience Raw Tribal Rhythmic Jazz with

"THE ORGANIC DEEP"

and juke to the funk of Hamilton's

"FAT CATS"

www.fat-cats.com

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Thursday December 12th @ Someplace Else (concert hall)

$5 @ the door.

Hear the Hypnotic Rhythm of

"THE ORGANIC DEEP"

And enjoy the acoustics of the

"ERIN SMITH BAND"

www.erinsmithband.com

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Looking ahead into the New Year

JANUARY

Into the New Year we really turn up the heat!

We are working with NERO management for a show at the end of the month

Also, another stop with THE ERIN SMITH BAND

FEBRUARY/MARCH

As it looks right now, the wheels are in motion for a DR.DIDG trip up to The Great White North. With any luck we can get those NERO boys back to open for the good Dr.

Also, we are working on a band from Ithaca called REVISION. These guys are a treat to see live.

We are looking forward to the return of THE JIMMY SWIFT BAND and GRAND THEFT BUS to Southern Ontario

Questions or concerns? Email Jamz Maher at moohonk@rogers.com

Hey Estro-Jen,

Great to see your post in the Sanctuary ... I thoroughly enjoyed your show at Pepper Jack's in Hamilton, as did the people I was there with. Definitely one of the best shows I've been to this year ... so much positive party energy on the stage and in the audience.

Be sure to give us a head's up the next time you are heading this way.

Peace, Mark

I wish I could be there ...

I know that we've had all kinds of great shows to go to lately, but this show seems like it is a "must attend" for anyone who can possibly make it.

I really hope that people make it out for this event.

Peace, Mark