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Festivus in Hudson

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It’s been a long year but a good one for us: a feature in the Gazette, a spot on CTV News in Montreal and Kitchener, a ten night tour through Ontario that included an appearance on City TV in Toronto, and so many great gigs with friends new and old at some great venues.

Personal highlights include sharing the stage with The Key Frames and Lee Mellor at the Silver Dollar in Toronto as we belted out “The Weight” as a tribute to the late Levon Helm, jamming with Jeremy Taggart at the benefit for the Gary Carter Foundation at Hurley’s Irish Pub, the beautiful setting sun on Howe Island during our Canada Day show, the hail storm on the 401 that hit us just outside of Windsor as Andre was behind the wheel … and the passionate indifference of the crowd at the Double B Ranch in Woodstock … I don’t know what we were thinking, playing at a country bar!


Here we are singing “The Weight” with Kristen Bussandri, with Jeremy Taggart on drums. Thanks Dave!

I wish we had a decent photo of the sunset itself … here’s its effects on the stage.

We also filmed a music video for “Sleepwalking“, and we’re going to release it early in the new year, with a little help from some old friends. Stay tuned for full details.

But until then, we’ve got one last show to play in 2012 and it’s happening this Saturday December 22 at Chateau du Lac in Hudson. For all our fans and friends in the West Island who refuse to drive downtown, now’s your chance to come and see us. We’ve got 3 sets of music planned for the evening, several of them featuring our very own Laurel Jackson on lead vocals.

We apologize if this show interferes with your Festivus plans. To remedy the situation Andre will be bringing his aluminum pole, I have compiled an extensive list for the Airing of Grievances, and Laurel has announced that she will take on all comers in the Feats of Strength. Now if that don’t put the egg in your nog I don’t know what will!

Show time is 9:00 pm. Click here to RSVP.

We’d like to wish everyone else a very happy holiday season. Stay safe out there folks. If you’ve been drinking, please don’t drive.

See you next year.

Wondering what to do this weekend?

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For those looking to support live music in Montreal, here are two shows worth seeing this Saturday night, November 24th:

Jennifer Johnson & The Big Savage Band play at Grumpy’s bar on Bishop Street. Jennifer counts the New Orleans sound and old roots-country (with a slight bouquet of whiskey and murder) as significant influences in her songwriting. Of late Jennifer has been in the studio working on her first album project titled “Music For Public Executions“, which she promises will be released… eventually. Opening the night is the debut of Claire Porter & The Stouts, featuring our very own Andre singing backup and playing harmonica. It’s a good look on him. [Editor’s note: Apparently Andre plays lead guitar in The Stouts, though I wouldn’t put it past him to occasionally both blow and suck …]

For more info and to RSVP click here.

The Marshalls return to Montreal after an extended stint in Toronto, bringing their Old-Time Country Revue to the legendary Wheel Club. If you prefer your roots and country on the traditional, shit-kicking, outlaw side of the fence, then this may be up your tornado alley. The Marshalls will feature our very own Laurel on lead and backup vocals, and David on bass.

For more info and to RSVP click here.

If you’d rather stay in and do some reading, check out Bernie Perusse‘s article on ageism in rock and roll, in today’s Gazette, featuring some insightful comments from local musicians and promoters Craig Morrison and Dan Seligman. This piece hit a nerve with some of us, especially since there’s only one Jimmyrigger still in their twenties, and the Flying Burrito Brothers‘ “Older Guys” has found a permanent spot in our repertoire …

If you’d like a good laugh, watch the Burritos’ version:

Okay, enough of this, let’s all turn off our computers and go enjoy what little sunshine we have left today.

Have a great weekend everybody.