Kanada Kev Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 SWEET!!! Presale info below: An Evening with BRUCE COCKBURN Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. The Studio at Hamilton Place Pre-sale: May 19 - May 21 at 11:59pm Password: SOLO Public On-sale: May 22nd at 10am http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100042A9E42B64ED?artistid=734784&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1 GA ... 25 tables ... 4 per table ... fuckin' small show! I'M IN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Just got a table's worth They are available NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Aaaaaaaaaaaarrrghhhhhhhh! This would be frackin' awesome to attend. Colour me green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdness Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Looks amazing, thanks a lot for the heads up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaMike Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 We're in. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks for the heads-up! Tickets purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 SWEET!! So, for a 100 person show skanks have 10 tickets?! Alright ... 10% of the crowd already His new double-live album "Slice O' Life" is fantastic. A real treat and idea of what kind of show we should get in November. Here are a few bits about it: http://www.acousticmusic.com/fame/p05410.htm Early on, he issued Circles in the Stream, a double live LP, with an excellent backing band, producing a scintillating brace of tracks that helped curry aficionados to an ever deeper appreciation of the man's many talents. Two more live discs arose between then and now, and this is the fourth but his first solo recital live—just Cockburn, a guitar, and an effects unit. What's most surprising is how little has changed over the decades: his voice is confident and clear, lyrics as humanist as ever, and his fingerpicking just marvelous. In fact, all three may well be more polished than before—it's hard to tell with someone eternally at the top of his game. What Slice O Life is, then, is a harkening back to basics, to folkrock rudiments, while looking ever forward, especially in the writer's concern for his fellow man. Bruce's handling of his axe is so delicate and complex that he lacks not a moment for magical sounds, feathering his distinctive voice in an atmospheric rainbow of sparkling glints and shimmering colors. Nor is his passion difficult to mistake, going from the contemplative to firm admonitions in his biggest hit If I Had a Rocket Launcher (a sentiment and determination the Left could do with a lot more of), convincing the audience of enthusiastic listeners here of the need to not disregard one's milieu or the possibility of crushing the evils surrounding us. A good deal of Cockburn's concerns zero in on being one's own and one's fellow's keeper…as a certain well-known anarchistic individual long ago instructed in Nazareth and thereabouts. This double-CD, then, is a long immersion in what an individual and his art are capable of and a reminder to never forget that life is lived every moment, as skillfully as can be managed, radiantly if possible. The entire gig is completely engaging, accompanied by a number of spoken insights and humorous asides between cuts, mesmerizing when the composer is in his constantly unfolding troubador personna. The entire affair goes far to resuscitate the essentiality of a single human being pouring himself out to others, standing as an exposition of what's possible if we have the heart and discipline to follow our calling. More importantly, though, it's proof that as the more centered of the Baby Boom generation ages, it's doing so neither quietly nor without reproof for historic wrongs…but also too often, as the composer is quick to point out, without the sigh of introspection. Track List: DISC ONE * World of Wonders * Lovers in a Dangerous Time * The Mercenary * See You Tomorrow * Last Night of the World * How I Spent My Fall Vacation * Tibetan Side of Town * Pacing the Cage * Bearded Folksinger * The End of all Rivers * Soul of a Man DISC TWO * Wait No More * The City is Hungry * Put It in Your Heart * Tramps in the Street * Wondering Where the Lions Are * If a Tree Falls * Celestial Horses * If I Had a Rocket Launcher * Child of the Wind * Tie Me at the Crossroads * 12-String Warm-Up * Kit Carson * Mama Just Wants to Barrelhouse All Night Long http://truenorthrecords.com/Albums.php?album_id=536 Album Information Bruce Cockburn - Slice O Life Live Solo Available Now! The best live albums create the illusion of being there, witnessing an artist in a memorable performance. Bruce Cockburn has recorded three previous live recordings: Circles in the Stream (1977), Live (1990) and You Pay Your Money and You Take Your Chance (1997), each critically acclaimed and featuring Cockburn in concert with a backing band. Now, the celebrated musician-activist delivers something new: his first-ever live solo album. Recorded last spring over a series of dates in the northeastern United States and one in Quebec, Slice O Life is a double CD that showcases a cross-section of Cockburn’s finest songs and some of his most dazzling guitar work. The album, produced by longtime associate Colin Linden, also includes one new song, “City is Hungry,†three tracks recorded at sound checks on the tour and some between-song banter that shows Cockburn to be both a quick wit and an engaging storyteller. Slice O Life features such hits as Cockburn’s controversial “If I Had a Rocket Launcher,†his classic “Lovers in a Dangerous Time†and his breakthrough “Wondering Where the Lions Are,†which he rightly quips may be the only song ever to make the Billboard chart that includes the word “petroglyph.†Originally recorded with a full band, these and other songs like “World of Wonders†have been rearranged and performed on acoustic guitar—often with stunning results. In particular, the polyrhythmic solo on “Rocket Launcher,†full of complex, cascading notes, is especially mesmerizing. Besides the hits, the album recasts lesser-known songs such as “Wait No More†and “Celestial Horses,†both originally featured on Cockburn’s 2003 album You’ve Never Seen Everything, in a dramatic new light. The latter, full of slow, haunting reverb, now seems like an overlooked psych-folk masterpiece, while the former, played in a fast, bluesy drone on a Dobro guitar, takes on a compelling urgency. Similarly on “Tibetan Side of Town,†Cockburn’s single guitar conveys a full, rich accompaniment—fluid, jazzy treble notes and Big Bill Broonzy-style droning bass notes—for his vivid tale of sensory nights in Katmandu. Cockburn has often cited the influence of the blues on his music, especially the work of country-blues pioneers like Mississippi John Hurt. The blues tinge shines through in several other performances on Slice O Life, including Cockburn’s gut-wrenching rendition of Blind Willie Johnson’s “Soul of a Man†and “City is Hungry,†an hypnotic urban blues number in which Cockburn warns “hear that rumbling underground/better think twice before you go downtown.†Meanwhile, the sound checks and introductions to songs reveal another side of the award-winning artist. One sound check involves Cockburn jamming wildly on his 12-string guitar before segueing into “The Trains Don’t Go There Anymore,†a rare track he co-wrote in the 1960s with Ottawa poet Bill Hawkins. Cockburn’s humor comes across in anecdotes about panhandlers who claim to know his music and a mercenary who once offered him a summer job as a gun-runner while he was a student at Boston’s prestigious Berklee School of Music. Fortunately for us, Cockburn turned down the job and stuck with music. Over 35 years, the Ottawa-born musician has recorded almost as many albums while earning respect for his charitable and activist work. “My job is to try and trap the spirit of things in the scratches of pen on paper, in the pulling of notes out of metal,†Cockburn said when he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2001. He was also made an Officer of the Order of Canada and has been the recipient of honorary degrees in Letters and Music from several North American universities, including Berklee and Toronto’s York University. His many other awards have included the Tenco Award for Lifetime Achievement in Italy and 20 gold and platinum awards in Canada. As a songwriter, Cockburn is revered by fans and musicians alike. His songs have been covered by such diverse artists as Elbow, Jimmy Buffett, Judy Collins, the Skydiggers, Anne Murray, Third World, Chet Atkins, k.d. lang, Barenaked Ladies, Maria Muldaur and the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia. As a guitarist, he is considered among the world’s best. The New York Times called Cockburn a “virtuoso on guitar,†while Acoustic Guitar magazine placed him in the esteemed company of Andrés Segovia, Bill Frisell and Django Reinhardt. With Slice O Life, all of Cockburn’s formidable gifts are on full display. ~ Nick Jennings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Bruce Cockburn on Garcia playing "Waiting for a Miracle"http://www.truenorthrecords.com/Artists.php?artist_id=12Cockburn was pleased when Jerry Garcia covered Waiting For A Miracle. Over the years, artists as diverse as Barenaked Ladies, Jimmy Buffett, Anne Murray, Maria Muldaur, The Rankins, Dan Fogelberg, Holly Near, and Chet Atkins have interpreted Cockburns work, but he was particularly flattered to get the nod from Garcia. He describes the moment when the two met: [Garcia] said, 'Oh, man, that's a beautiful song. I hope I didn't get the lyrics too screwed up.' And I said, 'Well, I was actually planning to wait until the second time I met you to bring that up.' Edited May 20, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I just got my tickets as well. Thanks for the heads up Kanada KevPeace,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'm loving that new live album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Wow. I'm really surprised. I just checked the TicketBastard and there are LOTS of tix left for this show. Maybe it's that there's been no publicity? Or that it isn't until November??? I just tried pulling up 50 tickets and they were available to buy. That's half the tickets to a 100 seat show! hmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 ________new fromthe cockburn projectatwww.cockburnproject.net________________________26 August 2009Greetings:This just in from CBC Canada:There are two upcoming new documentaries on the history of Canadian music that will feature Bruce Cockburn.We interviewed Bruce for both and feature two of his songs from the 1970s and '80s in This Beat Goes On and Rise Up.Here are the links about each show, the first airing is tomorrow, August 27th:http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/doczone/2009/beatgoeson/index.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/doczone/2009/riseup/index.htmlAs you may recall, they featured Bruce in the first show in the series: Shakin' All Over (the '60s).Shakin' All Over is available for purchase on DVD and these two documentaries will be as well.Keep those cards and letters coming in!Peace,Suzanne Myerseditor@cockburnproject.netThe Cockburn Project is brought to you by:Bobbi Wisbi: webmasterDavid Newton: tourdate editorSuzanne Myers: editor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Bruce was simply amazing at Folk Fest this past weekend. I got to see him do a two song soundcheck (almost private- there were 12 people there!), a full headlining set, design his own patchwork garden, play 4 songs with Steven Page, Joel Plaskett and Ana Miura- in addition to hearing him practice in his van for nearly 4 hours on Saturday which I could clearly hear from the Production Crew area.Pacing the Cage was my fav.I had no idea he was a total master of the guitar, but then seeing him practice four hours before peforming I can understand why...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) you aren't making it easy to NOT go to this.OK, if i buy 2 who wants the 2nd? If i find someone to go with i'm in. Edited August 26, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'd love to hear Bruce practice for 4 hours! Lucky man. Good shit. One of the most underrated guitarists out there. He is incredible and very unique. Canadian treasure. Scwa. get a ticket (if you can) you won't be disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 i suck.start a new thread already. fack. didn't see that the freakin pre-sale was in MAY!there are no tickets left (duh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I was impressed that he pulled out Mines of Mozambique! Bruce used to be a strong champion for the landmine cause and often spoke out on behalf of Mines Action Canada . These days he's latched onto the food security theme and does stuff with USC Canada.I was really impressed with Bruce at Folk Fest too! Admittedly I'm not familiar with his music beside the hits, but would like to give him some more listening time now. Top album recommendation?My fav. Bruce moment of the weekend: He wandered down to the very small Hill Stage area before any of the other artists prior to the workshop with Cockburn/Plaskett/Page/Muira. Directly behind the Hill Stage was a small forested area and then the Ottawa River. Bruce wandered down there with his guitar to tune and stood there playing guitar in the grass & trees while looking out over the river. It was a Kodak moment -- though I didn't get a shot, but one or two others did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 i suck.start a new thread already. fack. didn't see that the freakin pre-sale was in MAY! there are no tickets left (duh) I also missed the boat on this!! Argh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 OK.Anyone here who bought tickets have an extra? HEADY MIRACLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 If somebody bails on one of the tix at my table I'll let you know Schwa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Directly behind the Hill Stage was a small forested area and then the Ottawa River. Bruce wandered down there with his guitar to tune and stood there playing guitar in the grass & trees while looking out over the river. It was a Kodak moment -- though I didn't get a shot, but one or two others did. Jake the staff photog got quite a few and I'll post a link when he puts them up on his site. Meggo did snap this cool pic of Stephen Page at around the same time pre set: and this one of Bruce on the Hill Stage: Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Top album recommendation?They're all brilliant in their own ways, though Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws (1979) is my personal fave, neck-and-neck with Circles in the Stream (double live, 1977), Breakfast in New Orleans, Dinner in Timbuktu (1999), Night Vision (1973), and his latest live one, Slice o Life (2009). There are also the compilation albums (Mummy Dust, Waiting for a Miracle, and Anything Anytime Anywhere, but the one of all-instrumental pieces he's done, Speechless (2005), that has some real gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Another chance to see Cockburn in a small setting with great acoustics:PEN Canada presentsCOCKBURN & ONDAATJE: An Evening Of Music And WordsThursday, November 19, 2009 at 7pmGlenn Gould Studio | $50.00Bruce Cockburn and Michael Ondaatje share the stage at Glenn Gould Studio. Bruce will sing and play music, Michael will read from his work, and together they will discuss the joys and challenges of a creative life. The evening promises to be a unique and exciting collaboration of two legendary Canadian talents!FRIENDS ON SALE: Tues September 1 at 10amPUBLIC ON SALE: Wed September 2 at 10am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 So, who else is super excited about this show??? I know that I am. Only 100 of us in attendance (25 tables for 4 people). WOOOHOOO! Let's just hope that it's not a chatty crowd once the show starts.I have no idea when we're getting there (taking wife, mom and a buddy) but hopefully in time for a couple of drinks.One of those "pick me up" type songs that i'm sure we'll never hear tomorrow (not his most poignant lyrics, but fun):Musical FriendsMusical friends are keeping me happyThey know what I needNow I can sleep on anyone's floor withoutFeeling coldInside or outside meThe closer we get the easier life be -Comes for each of usWe can sing songs and play at each otherOver wineIn bottles or in pipesAnd we can passOn endings till the endWe can laughMe and my musical friendsNobody's quite sure just where they're goingThey'll find out soon enoughWhen they get there some sunny morning orWindy nightIf they can just keep movingAnd we can passOn endings till the endWe can laughMe and my musical friendsMusical friends are keeping me happyThey know what to doMusical friends have many things toOffer youAnd you can be one too(Who ever heard of drinking wine from a pipe anyway?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Yup, stoked as well. Myself, Todd, Josh (Drawbar), and his wife Amber will be in attendance. Should be a wonderful night. I picked up the 'Slice o Life' double disc the other day, and it is just beautiful. Bruce Cockburn at his best as far as i'm concerned....stripped down acoustic, melodic goodness. I hope that's what we get tonight. Man can he ever play!Do you think they'll be serving drinks when the doors open at seven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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