Ms.Huxtable Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Everyone send out a big "BOOOOO" to Maxwells for ceasing their live music Thursday nights (and subsequently cancelling our October 3rd gig). Although Maxwell's is on Elgin Street and is known for being a "cougar bar", the venue is nice and treats bands pretty good. When we last played there the place had a good crowd full of people who aren't regulars to our scene, who enjoyed what they saw and liked being exposed to something new and unexpected. The room sounded good and had lots of space for us to play. Kinda sucks that the live music thing didn't work out for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Would they consider doing live music on other nights? Tuesdays, maybe? Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 That's really too bad. I'm sorry to hear that if affected you so directly. I guess it's just a case of live music being delt ANOTHER blow via pop music. I'm sure they'll be playing Top 40 hits hosted by Casey Casem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 The stupid part is that upstairs at Maxwell's (which is where the band plays) is empty until about 11pm, when the DJ starts up. They could put a band in there on an off night, just give 'em the door money (IIRC, Dr. H charged $3 when they played there a while back), and rake in a fair bit at the bar. I wish the bars that are complaining about the no-smoking bylaw would start to find other ways to attract people, live music being one of them. But I'm not bitter. OK, maybe I am... Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 ...."Top 40 hits hosted by Casey Casem"..... ....funny thing, on the way back from Kingston yesterday, we're flicking through the radio stations, when we hear the end of "Touch of Grey" and who comes on, but none other than Casey Casem (!).."that was the Grateful Dead, from 1987, with Touch of Grey..." Hilarious!!! Well, another one bites the dust, if anyone has any ideas of any potential gigs, we're having a hard time, trying to find new venues and stuff, but it ain't easy.....it's really too bad there's a not a local jam-band promotor doing gigs... sorry, it's monday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 How about the Dominion? It looks a little rough, but then, so did the Whipping Post. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 The dominion would work for me. It's a nice central location and it's got really cheap pitchers. Beer is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Another thing I like about the Dominion is the quality of their beer: they often have things like KLB Nut Brown on tap, which you wouldn't expect from the look of the place. IIRC, last Hallowe'en they had a three-up show, with nero, TMNS, and, IIRC, Big Jeezus Truck*, so they might go for some jam/groove music. Aloha, Brad * And didn't Lance of the Whipping Post do the sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted October 1, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 That's right BradM. Lance was there doing sound (it was good to see him, has anyone seen him lately or know what he's been up to?). The Dominion is a place I may look into actually. It is a bit of a dive, but sometimes those become pretty comfortable places after a few good parties have been held there. Good, cheap beer is a plus, the location is a plus... so the only negative I can think of is all the leather-clad, stud wearing regulars. Punks are people too though right? What's the worse thing you think they'll toss at us when we start singing "Switzerland's" chorus... "We're tripping on luck and candy canes..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 I e-mailed Dr. H about another long-shot possibility: Jack Feeney's. It's at 1355 Richmond Rd. (spitting distance to the Lincoln Fields OC Transpo station). It's a sports-bar/roadhouse kind of place, but they host a blues jam on Thursdays, so they're not openly rejective of music. Their phone # is 820-1856; I don't think they have any web presence. It also has one big advantage: it's crawling distance to BradLand. If you want, I'll try and drop by in the next couple of days and see how open they are to bands. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBeam Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 The Dominion is a great place!! I love the eclectic crowd there. I have never had a problem there ever. The word on the street is that Lance has come into some $$$$ and is enjoying life. Lucky duck!! You guys should check out The Black Sheep, it is such a great venue. I know it is a little out of the way...but I hear your bass player has a van!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Lance is back?!?!?! Nice!! I haven't seen that handsome devil in a while.. i hear horace has been spotted funkin things up at bayshore.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBeam Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 I saw Horace at the Rideau St. Chapters. He is doing security. Not doing much music these days though. He was such a good conga player - and a great James Brown!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 No kidding!! Did you ever see the Funky Presidents at the Rainbow or barrymores.. funktastic. HOrace front and centre.. he sat in with nero at our last barrymore's show on congas and cowbell.. incredible! chocolate jesus forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 quote:Originally posted by gentlemonkey: Lance is back?!?!?! Nice!! I haven't seen that handsome devil in a while..Actually, Lance was spotted at Dekcuf for the DoY show on Sept. 19: quote:Originally posted to another forum by doubleB: Highlight of the night for me ....... I was standing there, the door swung open and in walked a blast from the past.... the man himself..... shinny dome...... skull rings on every finger..... cowboy boots and clanging spurs........ Good to see ya lance... really good Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBeam Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Funky Presidents...YES!! I used to see all their shows at the Rainbow. Sadly Cam (the key boardist and band leader - and key boardist for Tony D) went back to Australia last year. He joined the military there so my guess is that he won't be returning anytime soon. They were so much fun while they lasted..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 The bass player in that band was ridiculous.. derek? or something.. so good. same with the guitar player with curly hair.. kick ass. i'm ashamed to say i've never checked out the hammerheads once, and i guess they are ottawa's premier funk band.. i will have to see em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBeam Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Funky P's had 2 guitar players. I know the one with long black curly hair - if that's the one you mean. His name is Richard Vernon - he is really good. He plays for an Ottawa Band called Rude Boy. You should check them out. Hammerheads have been around for years... They usually put on a good show - a real drinking fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phred Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 I think I know the Keyboardist in the Hammerheads. Don Cummings I think. Great player. I went to highschool with him. Really fun band. Phred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 As another possible venue, how about The Glue Pot Pub? I know I've been in there at least once and seen a band. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 Now there's a new one!! Good thinkin' bradm....we'll investigate... Appreciate it dude!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Sanchez Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 is the glue pot still there? that is a nice room. peeler downstairs to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 AND....it's got "pot" in the name of the bar...the "Gooey-Pot Pub"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Sanchez Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 as I recall, its got a good size stage, good sound. lots of wooden tables, and QUARTS! one night, we were playing there in a really bad rock band, and downstairs had this celeberity dancer/porn star I think her name was stacy staxx ...hilarious, she actually beat someone down with her boobs.. hilarious....I think we have a photo somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 4 Way Street use to play the glue pot a lot back in the day - those were good shows. its a good venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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