Hux Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hey Ottawa Skanks, Just want to give you the heads-up on the 2nd Annual Blues for Kids that is going down next Friday night at the Rainbow. Several of you were there last year and as you can see we've grown the event quite nicely this time around, securing a better venue, night and some great bands! Easter Seals is a great cause, it would be awesome to have your support! The 2nd annual "Blues For Kids" Fundraiser will bring together local blues talent to benefit Easter Seals Kids in the Ottawa Region. Featuring: Bruce and the Burgers Bruce and the Burgers have been together as a band for twenty years. The band consists of six members: lead singer Bruce MacGregor, lead guitarist Glen Porteous; keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Brian MacMillan, bass guitarist Rocco Romeo, drummer John Gilmour, and saxophonist Fred Russell. All but Gilmour are original members of the Burgers. The group was first assembled in 1985 to perform at a Glebe Collegiate teacher's party. The Coggs http://www.thecoggs.com In the thick of Ottawa's blossoming musical community, The Coggs have become a unique and important part of the city's maturing indie rock scene. With their rich blend of traditional blues and indie rock, this trio made up of Jeff Coghill (guitar and vocals), Travis Hood (bass) and Mike Brittan (drums), lays down a heavy yet polished garage-blues sound in the vein of The Black Keys and The White Stripes. Formed in May 2003, The Coggs have been performing throughout Ontario and have been inspired by the people and musicians they have come in contact with along the way. With the release of their sophomore album, Mean Dog Howl (November 2007), this explosive group has more than lived up to the high expectations of their loyal fan base. This 13 song disc presents a blend of tight musicianship, soulful vocal melodies, penetrating lyricism and a fevered intensity for which The Coggs have become renowned. The Coggs' first album, Blackjack and Cigarettes, was released in May 2006 to very strong reviews and was named one of Ottawa's top independent albums of 2006 by Dave Ardvark of CHUO and Birdman Sound. It has received consistent airplay on most of Ottawa's major radio stations and also through a great number of College radio stations and Podcasts throughout Canada, the U.S. and other foreign markets. The Lee Bowie Band http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=101637847 Gatinau hills based singer/songwriter/guitarist rocks your world with wheel squealing blues/rock and sappy cry in your beer pop tunage. Heavy Hammond and accordion keep your ears clean and refreshed between guitar wails. The Twentieth Century Boys A home grown collection of local Ottawa talent will open the show! Admission: $15 By attending Blues for Kids, your donation will help children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence. Easter Seals funds disability solutions through financial assistance, summer camp, the Recreational Choices funding program, research, advocacy, and public and consumer education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Update: we're going to raffle off a guitar, some lessons from Lauzon Music and a bunch of other stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 what kind of guitar and lessons with who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 It's a StCyr "Hitsman", nothing spectacular, but pretty cool considering it was donated and you can buy a raffle ticket for 2$ (3 for $5)! Not sure who does the lessons at Lauzon, but it's guitar or vocal I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 oh, I thought the raffle ticket was part of the entry fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 No, it's a "fundraiser" hence our goal to "raise" "funds"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I heard from a colleague at work who's friends with a dude from the Cogg's that they are a really good band. The dude is the guitarist and is really good.I'd love to come out tonight, but I am broke and exhausted. Can I still purchase a raffle ticket for lessons with Dave Lauzon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Woohoo we raised $2,500 bucks! (That's up from $1000 we raised last year)The Coggs are a great little band (3 guys) they play regularly at the Rainbow on Fridays, 5-7 sets.Maybe we should have a "Jammin' For Kids", perhaps that would bring out a few more Skanks...hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Congratulations Hux, good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 the kids would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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