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The novelty has worn off and even avid skiers are starting to wish that the white powdery stuff was sand and not snow. We have a cure for those third month of winter blues: A rum tasting. Hey, for under thirty dollars it's a lot more affordable than the flight south and we won't subject you to the body cavity search either. Here's the itinerary: Your adventure begins Wednesday March 10 at 7:00 p.m. To avoid being left behind please arrive up to one hour early. There are ten stops including the little seen Appleton 21 yr., Mount Gay Extra Old, and what tour would be complete without Newfie Screech. Reserved tickets are available for $27.50 (all taxes and charges included) online. The birth of Scotland's second most famous export, Robbie Burns, was celebrated with a selection of the first most famous. The capacity crowd of honorary Celts found little that disagreed with the palate but did show some distinct preferences with the eight year old Islay Dun Bheagan topping the field with a median score of 24.0. Runner up was the Glenlivet 18 (Speyside). A full tabulation of results are available online. Scott B Sympathy | Andrea Florian | Electric Meat | Shannon Lyon | David Leask | Stratochief Those with day jobs may be reluctant to check out a show during the week. Not to fear, here at nia the doors open promptly, shows start within fifteen minutes of their advertised time, and most weekday shows wrap up by midnight. Enjoy! The fourth solo album by the veteran Toronto singer/songwriter is backed by an all star band including guitarist Gary Robertson, Blue Rodeo's bassist Bazil Donovan, ex-Prairie Oyster drummer Michelle Josef, along with the vocal support of Oh Susanna, Cindy Church, and Vaughn Passmore, and instrumental cameos from Ashley MacIsaac on fiddle and jazz raconteur Tyler Yarema on keyboards. Scott B Sympathy appears with Pedestrian Status and Ron Sexsmith guitarist Tim Bovaconti on Friday February 13. Advance tickets are available. "What a nice find here in Canada's Andrea Florian, with her self described eclectic folk that should find a home in the collection of any Tori Amos or Jewel fan." - cdreviews.com Andrea Florian is joined by Andrew Spice whose unique sound has evolved while absorbing the beats and bravery of artists like Radiohead, Tori Amos, Nine Inch Nails, and Massive Attack. The result is an inspired new songwriter, who with only a piano and his voice, emotes a timeless quality. His songs go where other artists fear to tread, and the vulnerability in his writing is the sort that gives the listener a soft place to fall, a quiet assurance that we are not alone in our sometimes uncertain human experience. Advance tickets are available for this show which also features VSH's Elana Harte on Saturday February 14. Advance tickets are available for this Friday February 20 show with Jacob Two Two also performing.
Armed with an acoustic guitar and his aching gravely drawl, twangy troubadour Shannon Lyon effortlessly shows the way to where the true path of alt-country lies. Somewhere in the heart of Canada. With rave reviews like; “...an acoustic jewel in high standing”... or “ ...Shannon was the solo gunman who filled the room with a stunning set of music that lovers love to and broken hearts break to...”, it’s the purity and rawness of Lyons songwriting and delivery that are touching audiences and critics alike. If you’re interested in being totally blown away by the power of song, catching Lyon live is highly recommended. Advance tickets are available for his show with Andrew Walker on Saturday February 21. Advance ticket holders will receive a free copy of our indie compilation CD Local Flavour 2003 featuring the song In All Honesty by Shannon Lyon. David Leask is a performing songwriter originating from Edinburgh and now based in Toronto. Since emigrating 12 years ago, Leask has been building a spiritual and artistic bridge between the powerful influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his new home. His music explores the diverse landscapes of human emotion while combining the story-telling tradition of his homeland and a keen ear for a hook. He debuts his latest disc on Sunday February 22. Advance tickets are available. In a time when most music is just a contrived marketing campaign, Stratochief are both real and magic. Fronted by four of Toronto's best singers, this powerhouse eight-piece includes veterans Scott B. Sympathy, James Grayb (Blue Rodeo), Tim Bovaconti (Ron Sexsmith) and Terry Wilkins (Rough Trade). Stratochief has a sound that is like country but with an orchestral quality. Add a bit of surf, jazz, and a punkish abandon and that begins to describe the indescribable. Advance tickets are available for their next show with Silent C on Friday February 27. |
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