Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 www.nufunk.ca concerts presents... An Evening with HOT TODDY www.hottoddytrio.com FRIDAY, JUNE 23 NOW LOUNGE 189 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario (416) 364-1301 $12, 9 PM Based in Fredericton, NB, Hot Toddy is Thom Swift (acoustic guitar, dobro, vocals), Joel LeBlanc (electric guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Tom Easley (double bass, vocals). The trio combines an inventive blend of roots, blues and jazz accompanied by mischievous lyrics, unique storytelling and driving rhythms. In 2004, Hot Toddy released their fifth album, The Salty Sessions, Vol. II. The CD features a strong focus on songwriting, offering 16 original songs that reflect everyday life and the various influences of each band member. “Just about anything inspires us to write,†says Easley. “Artists, love, the weather, travel, a TV show, a good book, seeing something that moves you, all the tools of songwriting are employed by the three of us.†Hot Toddy also adds to their already dynamic sound with guest appearances from pianist Bill Stevenson and drummer Geoff Arsenault. Like its predecessor, The Salty Sessions, Vol. I, the album was recorded live off-the-floor at Salty Towers in St. Andrews, NB. The building has become a kind of artistic retreat for Hot Toddy in the seven years they have been playing together. “St. Andrews is one of the first places we went to play music and the community embraced us with open arms,†says Swift. “It’s a place of artisans and people who create. For a couple of weeks in June 2003, we immersed ourselves in this creative environment at Salty Towers. The community would come out to encourage us and the focus was purely on the sharing of ideas and creating.†Refreshed and newly inspired by their recording experience, they soon set out to tour in support of their new album. The band had long been garnering a reputation for their live show. A combination of high-energy vocals, aggressive guitar strains and heart-stopping instrumentals, each member inputs new ideas into their already impressive mix. “Our mission is to keep things as open and spontaneous as possible,†says Leblanc of the band’s show. “In the seven years we have been together, we have worked out a rapport and a philosophy that we have tenderly developed. We try to get something different out of each evening we perform and we are not always sure what that will be. We thrive on improvisation, audience interaction, listening to each other and creating an experience that is fresh and different.†for more info contact: Jay Cleary, Promoter jay.cleary@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Fuckin rights Jay... I love these guys!!! Thanks for a great weekend of JSB as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 JSB killed it! Can't be there for this show, but I hope that the Tdot crew represents, Hot Toddy holds a very special place in my heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 get this Toddy while it's Hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 same night as the Exchanges. oh well, at least they're both your shows, Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Come on out and keep me company on the dance floor for this one folks... these guys rock (and NOW lounge is so hep!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Hot Toddy is one of my all time favorite bands. I toured with them in 2002 as their tour manager through Europe (Austria, Swizerland and Germany) one of the most memorable tours of my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Wish I could check them out - everyone I've talked with who's seen them raves about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 this is some really killer music... the gamut of jazz, roots, blues and experimental music...Their music has elements of Bill Frissel, John Scofield, Guy Davies, Ray Bonneville, JJ Cale, Missisipi John Hurt, Medeski Martin and Wood and BB King... this show is a must for music lovers of all ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Listen to the maritimers, these guys are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Woodpile, Woodpile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Tonight, tonight, da-na-na-na! I just spoke with the venue and they are certain this show will sell out... capacity is only 100. Get there early folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 hate how I had to miss this ! I was in bobcaygeon or I would have been there forsure...any other near by shows tonight jay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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