edger Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Just noticed on Cornmeal's website that they are playing in Toronto at The Great Hall on Fri. July 16th with Tea Leaf Green.Sweetness.Now to somehow line up my cards right so that I actually get to go to this (esp. given All Good is the weekend before)Boy oh boy I love summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 This might work: the Ottawa Blues Fest line-up for July 16 doesn't look like it has a lot that I'll mind missing.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 GREAT venue for this band. Will be fantastic with a good turnout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Oh my, that does sound gooood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Boo. Same night as The Hold Steady... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Cornmeal it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 On the Tea Leaf Green shows listing, the info for the Toronto show says that it's a "Co-bill" with Tea Leaf Green closing. Not that it matters to me. I'd go to Toronto to see either of Cornmeal or Tea Leaf Green on its own; to have them both on the same bill just makes for a bigger party. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Boo. Same night as The Hold Steady...Even better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Who's interested in helping make this a big jam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 help by inviting your friends on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114484315261502 EMBRACE PRESENTS TEA LEAF GREEN & CORNMEAL Friday, July 16, 2010 - The Great Hall 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto http://www.myspace.com/tealeafgreen San Francisco-based band Tea Leaf Green got their start in the relationship formed between guitarist Josh Clark and drummer Scott Rager, who played in a high-school band together in Arcadia, CA. After graduation, Rager enrolled at San Francisco State College, where he met bassist Ben Chambers. When Clark moved to San Francisco, the three began playing together as a trio. Their first paying gig was attended by Trevor Garrod, a singer/songwriter and keyboard player who had moved to San Francisco looking for other musicians to play with. Garrod met the three others, and soon they were playing together as a quartet. They built a following in Northern California and self-released the albums; Tea Leaf Green, Midnight on the Reservoir (2001), Live at Slim's, San Francisco CA (2003), Living in Between (2004), and Live at the Independent (2004). They issued their first national release, Taught to Be Proud, in 2005 and within a year they were opening for Gov’t Mule, Trey Anastasio, Dave Matthews Band and a host of other lauded musicians. In 2007, longtime bass player Ben Chambers left the band and was replaced by Reed Mathis, formerly of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. Mathis’s stylistic versatility on bass proved to be the perfect fit for the band. In 2008, Tea Leaf Green went on to re-release their first three studio albums as the triple-CD compilation entitled Seeds. Later that year the band followed up with their next studio album Raise Up the Tent. In June 2010 Tea Leaf Green will release Looking West, their first studio album in 2 years. The release is a compilation of road-tested, fan favorite songs that the band has never recorded in the studio. The album marks a new chapter for Tea Leaf Green and represents the artistic and individual growth of the band since their formation more than a decade ago. In a few short years, these road warriors have built a strong following, consistently filling venues across the country and becoming a warmly received, go-to band on the festival circuit with stand-out performances at Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, 10K Lakes, and The Echo Project, among others. Sharing some of the style and substance of musical contemporaries My Morning Jacket, Wolfmother, and the Raconteurs, Tea Leaf Green conjures the spirit of bands like '70s Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and The Grateful Dead, taking classic sounds and giving them a present-day polish. Tea Leaf Green reminds us at every turn just how alluring rock 'n' roll can be. http://www.myspace.com/cornmealinthekitchen Formed over 10 years ago, CORNMEAL has grown from humble beginnings into a nationally recognized live music institution. 10 years together is no simple task these days, especially when the last five have seen the band spending over half the year on the road. Heavily influenced by American roots and folk music, Cornmeal blends lightning fast tempos and impeccable harmonies into an unrivaled live performance that continues to expand upon the five-piece acoustic-electric groups’ vast musical repertoire. While steeped in the tradition of the past, Cornmeal continues to forge their own path, pushing the boundaries of bluegrass, Americana and folk for a whole new generation of music lovers. With a rapidly growing fan base and ever-evolving sound, Cornmeal challenges the recipe of the bluegrass sound and live performance. In the beginning of 2010, Cornmeal released their first live album, Live in Chicago, IL Vol. I, an album that pays tribute to the fans. For the first six years, Cornmeal performed each and every Wednesday in Chicago to small yet loyal crowds. Throughout the winters of 2007-2009, Cornmeal returned to Chicago to pay homage to that tradition. The album is for the fans as a thank you for all the years of dedication, for believing in Cornmeal, and for creating a wonderful community for them to come home to. The album was recorded live throughout the winter of 2009 at Martyrs’ in Chicago, IL. Unlike Cornmeal’s three previous albums, Live in Chicago, IL Vol. I captures the band in its raw, intense format, bouncing through song after song of fast paced, fierce originals and extensive improvised jams that showcase the immense talent and connectivity that have gained them so much fan appeal from coast to coast. While playing a blend of high profile venues, jam-band and bluegrass festivals to thousands throughout the region, the band has shared the stage with such highly acclaimed national acts as THE DAVID GRISMAN QUINTET, JOHN HARTFORD, THE DEL McCOURY BAND, LITTLE FEAT, LEFTOVER SALMON, TONY RICE, YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, DARK STAR ORCHESTRA, moe, SAM BUSH and UMPHREY'S McGEE. They have performed at some of the most high profile festivalin the country including Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Magnolia Fest, 10K Lakes, Wakarusa, Summercamp, DelFest and many others. They pride themselves on the energy they put forth each night creating an unrivalled live performance that continues to shape itself into a energentic one of a kind experience. Live in Chicago, IL Vol. I proves that Cornmeal continues to be a band to watch out for. Every show they play is a unique experience that leaves fans begging for more. TICKETS $15.00 Advance (plus service charge) • 19+ Event • Doors @ 8PM TICKETS ON SALE AT http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2135125&pl=embrace, ROTATE THIS, SOUNDSCAPES & PLAY DE RECORD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I like this!! I like this a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewolf420 Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Both bands are going to play 100 min sets..... so lots of music and still an opener to be announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Unless it's these guys http://www.myspace.com/unseenstrangers you shouldn't get another opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 good pick - nice Nova Scotia Boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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