--Six Shooter Bullets --
Dec. 2010, Vol. 07, No. 10
you look like a movie star from this angle
Hot Toronto tickets
Limited time offer! Groupon style savings in our webstore
Luke Doucet nominated for Verge Awards...vote now!
Sarah McLachlan announces more dates with Melissa McClelland
Jenn Grant + Elliott BROOD join Ships & Dips IV
Necessary Angel announces Divisidero: Performance with Justin Rutledge
Tour Dates
When placed together, these words make my skin crawl: artisan bread.
HOT TORONTO TICKETS
This has been an incredible year for touring, and one by one, our artists are coming home to roost, with grand tour finales in various venues around Toronto. Luke Doucet, Jenn Grant, Shout Out Out Out Out, Royal Wood, Amelia Curran, Christine Fellows, Bidiniband, and NQ Arbuckle have all pretty much hung their guitar straps for the year. A couple of our artists are still out there givin'er, though:
TONIGHT! Melissa McClelland rocks Hugh's Room. Get smashed against the rocks (or smashed on several drinks on the rocks) as you are lured in by Melissa's siren like voice, and rock out (pun intended!) to her hot band of mer-people. Sorry, that joke was a little fishy... HAW HAW! Jadea Kelly opens the show.
THURSDAY! Martin Tielli and Nick Buzz play the Lula Lounge. Whaaaa??? Martin is playing a show? It's a Christmas miracle! That's right, folks. We all know that Martin's live shows are not to be missed, especially given that you never know when he's going to play again. So rare in fact, that you could probably sell a description of your concert going experience on Ebay (or Kijiji/Craiggers if you wanna sell local and avoid shipping charges).
SATURDAY! Justin Rutledge reprises his super awesome CD release show with another night's stand at Lee's Palace. Toronto's newest countryish buzz band, The Heartbroken, opens the show and their broken hearts, awwwww.
NEXT WEEK! The Good Lovelies, who have been slaying audiences from coast to coast this fall, are playing their final two Christmas shows at Hugh's Room on Dec 19, which is quite apt given that they are currently promoting their chiefin' Christmas album! The evening show is sold out, so unless you are Santa Claus, youÕll wanna be looking at the tix that are still available for the recently announced matinee (hi Santa!). Also, check tour dates for other Ontario shows.
NEW YEAR'S EVE! Don't miss out on Elliott BROOD at Lee's Palace as they bang their way into 2011. This will be a fantastic opportunity to stunt like a true baller and pop some Cristal in tha clurb! Or, y'know, a bottle of EX will do too.
WEBSTORE DEALS
Shopping shopping shopping!!! We have been inspired by all the bitchin' deals we see on Groupon, so we thought we'd offer one of our own. For two days, starting Thursday, we will be offering 50% off on all items in our webstore (excluding concert tickets). WHA?! At these prices, you can afford to custom order a blinged out Justin Rutledge pendant made from crushed CDs of "shitty music" to which we are vehemently opposed! Go crazy! Check out all the new vinyl we have too, including our brand spankin' new shipment of Luke Doucet's awesome new album on glorious wax. First buyers get signed copies! Plus, if you buy vinyl, you are allowed to refer your listening experience as "rockin' tha ones and twos" in casual conversation (just don't tell anyone we gave you permission to do so pleeze). Watch for your Groupon style missive in your inbox Thursday morning.
VOTE FOR LUKE!
We were hella stoked that Luke won three Hamilton Music Awards (including Artist and Album of the Year).... and turns out that the celebratory Luke Doucet fun is just beginning! The Verge has nominated him for both Artist and Album of the Year also. The winners are decided by public vote, so we'd REALLY appreciate your support on this one. Plus, for every vote you don't cast, a baby Wikileak dies, and a Tumblr data cluster fails. It's on you!!! Please click here and vote for Luke: www.thevergeonline.com
MORE DATES ANNOUNCED ON THE SARAH McLACHLAN and FRIENDS TOUR
The first leg of the Sarah McLachlan and Friends tour was such a slam dunk, that they have decided to go for the three pointer and take the show on the road all over North America in January/February/March! I'm trying to make basketball analogy jokes (seemed appropriate), but I don't really follow that sport... uh, how did I do? "Three pointers" are a thing right? Sarah's Friends are, of course, Melissa McClelland and Butterfly Boucher, and the show features songs from all three artists (aka pointers), taking turns backing each other up (aka full court defence?) on the ol' switcheroo tip. To sweeten the pot, Luke Doucet joins the gang on guitar for the remainder of the dates. Luke's hair is getting reeeaaally long these days, so he should fit right in. It's an incredible show for realz make sure you holler at 'em when they come to your town. See Tour Dates for more info.
SHIPS AND DIPS
True story: last night I was talking to a friend about a building being torn down in my neighborhood to make room for a parking lot, and their response was "like in that Barenaked Ladies song!!!", and now here I am writing about Barenaked Ladies and their wacky adventures! What a coincky-dink! The world really does work in mysterious ways. Like, who knew that NASA would find aliens in California?! I bet you the Barenaked Ladies did!
To celebrate their evident cosmic connection with the universe, Barenaked Ladies are hosting their fourth cruise in the Caribbean, and this time they've invited Six Shooterers Jenn Grant and Elliott BROOD to take part in all the fun, plus some time Six Shooterer Kevin Hearn and Thinbuckle. Our pal Jason Plumb is going to be there, too! I hope he likes sleeping with the dishwashing staff next to the furnace room, LOL. Just kidding! We have it on good authority (the port authority in fact, seeing as this is a nautical matter), that Jason will be partying up in his own executive stylez suite, working on his tan poolside, with Kevin Hearn and Ed Robertson feeding him grapes. Anyhoo, dates are Feb 6-11, and you can book your cabins here: www.
MICHAEL ONDAATJE + JUSTIN RUTLEDGE = AWESOME
Our writer/songwriter dream team of Michael Ondaatje and Justin Rutledge who brought us the beautiful song, "Be A Man" are back!!! These dudes are gonna be high five-ing like crazy over their combined genius! Perhaps even high ten-ing! Or doing that cool up-high-now-down-low-super-duper-whirlwind-five popularized by the film Top Gun!
The project worthy of so many slapped hams is summed up nicely in this lil' press release dealie: Necessary Angel Theatre have announced the run dates of "Divisidero: A Performance" at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto from February 8-20, 2011. Michael Ondaatje collaborates with Daniel Brooks to adapt his novel Divisadero - a violent and passionate story exploring themes of memory, identity, love and the grip of the past on the present. An examination of the intimate relationship between the speaker and the listener, and of language's ability to weave a magical spell. Featuring Liane Balaban, Maggie Huculak, Tom McCamus, Amy Rutherford & songs written and performed by Justin Rutledge. Info & tickets here: www.necessaryangel.com.
TOUR DATES
AMELIA CURRAN
01.12.11 - ANN ARBOR MI - The Ark w/ David Francey & Craig Werth 8pm
01.13.11 - CHICAGO IL - Uncommon Ground on Clark 8pm
01.14.11 - COLUMBUS OH - Six String Concerts w/ David Francey & Craig Werth 8pm
01.29.11 - GLASGOW SCOTLAND - St. Andrew's In The Square w/ Roddy Woomble 7:30pm
THE BEAUTIES
03.10.11 - NEW YORK CITY NY - Pianos
03.17.11 - NEW YORK CITY NY - Pianos
03.24.11 - NEW YORK CITY NY - Pianos
03.31.11 - NEW YORK CITY NY - Pianos
BIDINI BAND
02.10.11 - WHITEHORSE ON - "Stolen from a hockey card" concert
CHRISTINE FELLOWS
03.03.11 - WINNIPEG MB - WECC
03.08.11 - VANCOUVER BC - VECC
ELLIOTT BROOD
12.31.10 - TORONTO ON - Lee's Palace
01.20.11 - WATERLOO ON - Starlight
01.21.11 - PETERBOROUGH ON - Red Dog
THE GOOD LOVELIES
12.08.10 - HAMILTON ON - Pearl Theatre
12.09.10 - LONDON ON - Aeolian Hall
12.10.10 - BAYFIELD ON - Bayfield Town Hall
12.11.10 - TAMWORTH ON - Tamworth Legion Hall
12.13.10 - MONTREAL PQ - Petit Campus
12.15.10 - INVERARY ON - Rankin Gallery Doors 7pm SOLD OUT
12.16.10 - OTTAWA ON - National Arts Centre Doors 7pm
12.17.10 - BURNSTOWN ON - Neat Cafe Doors 6pm SOLD OUT
12.18.10 - GRAFTON ON - Grafton Town Hall Show 8pm SOLD OUT
12.19.10 - TORONTO ON - Hugh's Room - Evening SOLD OUT 2pm Matinee ADDED
01.09.11 - SELLERSVILLE PA - Sellersville Theatre w/ Ruth Moody Show 7:30pm
01.10.11 - BOSTON PA - Club Passim w/ Harpeth Rising Show 7:30pm
01.11.11 - NEW YORK NY - Rockwood Music Hall Show 7pm
01.14.11 - SUDBURY ON - The Laughing Buddah Show 8pm
01.15.11 - ELLIOT LAKE ON - Elliot Lake Civic Centre
01.23.11 - PRINCE GEORGE BC - PG Playhouse - Coldsnap Festival Show 8pm
01.26.11 - PENTICTON BC - Dream Cafe
01.27.11 - MERRITT BC - Iron Mountain Music Show 7:30pm
02.11.11 - PHILADELPHIA PA - Green Line Cafe
02.17.11 - CLEVELAND OH - Nighttown
02.18.11 - ANN ARBOR MI - The Ark
02.26.11 - MONTREAL PQ - The WAWA Show - Gesu Centre de Creativite Show 8pm
JENN GRANT
01.29.11 - HALIFAX NS - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium - In The Dead Of Winter Festival
02.0-11.11 - MIAMI FL - Barenaked Ladies Cruise
JUSTIN RUTLEDGE
12.11.10 - Toronto ON - Lee's Palace w/ The Heartbroken
LUKE DOUCET
01.27.11 - HOUSTON TX - McGonigel's Mucky Duck w/ Melissa McClelland
MELISSA MCCLELLAND
12.31.10 - ATLANTIC CITY NJ - Caesars Atlantic City - Circus Maximus
01.01.11 - MASHANTUCKET CT - MGM Grand Theatre(8:00pm) w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.02.11 - CONCORD NH - Capitol Center for the Arts w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.03.11 - KINGSTON ON - K-Rock w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.05.11 - AKRON OH - EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.06.11 - BUFFALO NY - Shea's Performing Arts Center w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.07.11 - WINDSOR ON - The Colossium at Caesars (9:00pm) w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.08.11 - PITTSBURGH PA - Heinz Hall For The Performing Arts w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.10.11 - WASHINGTON DC - D.A.R. Constitution Hall w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.11.11 - BOSTON MA - Opera Houseshow (7:30pm) w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.12.11 - NEW YORK NY - Beacon Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.13.11 - NEW YORK NY - Beacon Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.14.11 - MORGANTOWN WV - WVU Creative Arts Center w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
01.27.11 - HOUSTON TX - McGonigel's Mucky Duck w/ Luke Doucet
02.02.11 - PORTLAND OR - Arlene Schnitzer w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.03.11 - SPOKANE WA - Martin Woldson Theater w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.04.11 - SEATTLE WA - Paramount Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.06.11 - OAKLAND CA - Paramount Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.09.11 - LOS ANGELES CA - Nokia Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.10.11 - SANTA YNEZ CA - Chumash Casino w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.11.11 - PHOENIX AZ - Comerica Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.12.11 - INDIO CA - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.14.11 - SALT LAKE CITY UT - Kingsbury Hall w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.15.11 - DENVER CO - Paramount Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.16.11 - KANSAS CITY MO - Up Town Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
02.17.11 - INDIANAPOLIS IN - Murat Theatre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.01.11 - VICTORIA BC - Save on Foods Memorial Center w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.02.11 - KELOWNA BC - Prospera Place w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.03.11 - PRINCE GEORGE BC - CN Centre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.04.11 - EDMONTON AB - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.06.11 - CALGARY AB - Jack Singer Concert Hall w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.07.11 - REGINA SK - Conexus w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.08.11 - WINNIPEG MB - MTS Center w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.16.11 - HAMILTON ON - Hamilton Place w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.17.11 - TORONTO ON - Massey Hall w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.18.11 - TORONTO ON - Massey Hall w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.21.11 - MONCTON NB - Coliseum w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.22.11 - HALIFAX NS - Metro Centre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.24.11 - MONTREAL QC - St. Denis w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.25.11 - MONTREAL QC - St. Denis w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
03.26.11 - OSHAWA ON - GM Centre w/ Sarah McLachlan & Butterfly Boucher
NQ ARBUCKLE
02.11.11 - KINGSTON ON - The Grad Club
SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
01.29.11 - EDMONTON AB - Freezing Man Festival
Title track: we haven't even started talking about Jenn Grant's new album, but believe me, that is all we're going to be talking about come January... this is from "Oh My Heart", track 1 from Jenn Grant's new album, "Honeymoon Punch."
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