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C'est What e-news January 2003 | Edition #47
News,
music, rants, and other propaganda ~ published
monthly
Last posted January 9, 2003
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Robbie Burns Scotch Tasting
From the lowlands to highlands by way of the islands, we are making our offering to icon of all things Scottish. Eight different ten year old single malts will be available for sampling.
Come down early for dinner as our chef John will pull out his mom's cookbook for the occasion.
Click here for purchase details.
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On-Line Ticketing
Ever since we put together our web site four years ago it has been among the best in the hospitality business. It has just gotten better.
With a little sweat, $, and a lot of imagination from the good people at netserve support, we can now offer you advance, on-line tickets sales to nia performances and C'est What tastings.
The best thing about buying an advance ticket for a show is the fact that when you show up on time, you go to the head of the line. Advance ticket holders get priority entry for the first fifteen minutes after the doors open.
Go to our events page with a credit card in hand and come away with guaranteed admission to our next event.
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Hours
Of Operation
We
are now open 11:30 am to 2:00 am every day of the
week. A breakfast menu is served until 3:00 p.m. on
weekends and holidays.
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Get
Real: Featured Acts
The
Ambient Ping | Surface To Sound | Hush Hush | Shannon Lyon | Kim Jarrett
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!
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Ambient Ping alert - taking part in our monthly foray into the deep space drones and swirling experimental electronic grooves of Toronto's only weekly international ambient music series are:
- Tuesday January 14 - Hypnotech 3, |head|phone|over|load|
- Tuesday January 21 - MCF
- Tuesday January 28 - Planet Of The Loops
Check out the action every Tuesday evening or log on to theambientping.com for the last word on the T.O. ambient scene, bios, extended live schedule and related spacey info.
Trying to out-do their last appearance at the club which turned into a spectacle of large proportions... local funk-jammers Surface To Sound take to the stage Friday January 17 to deliver rootsy acid-funk as they channel the vibe of The Grateful Dead and Phish.
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Hush Hush continue to define their sound infusing their dreamy songs with lazy melodies, scratchy loops, some buzzing guitar and the dynamic vocals of lead singer Keri Steele.
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"The interlocking harmonies of Keri Steele and Nina Loretto rise to the fore, layer upon layer, like twin Enyas." ~ Mitch Potter, Toronto Star
Jason Michas opens the show with his self described as "quirky cinematic art pop."
Ode to a Dead Bird is the title of Michas' debut solo album which pits deep, lush, orchestral textures against dirgey beats and pulsing rhythms.
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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.
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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 song writing and delivery that are touching audiences and critics alike.
Check out Lyon's next show on Sunday January 26.
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Natural, melodic, and enchanting are all words that you could use to describe the voice of Toronto singer/songwriter Kim Jarrett, appearing at nia on Wednesday January 29.
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With rootsy influences ranging from Neil Young to The Indigo Girls, it's Jarrett's pursuit of a "good song," the right melody and hook that drives her.
“A good song grabs you and you find yourself humming it later in the day,” says Jarrett. “I set out to write songs that are meaningful to me, that express my emotions and ideas – that won't leave my head.”
Jay Harris opens with his country tinged pop combining an easy groove with healthy amounts of melodic edge.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday January 22 ~ Single Malt Scotch Tasting
Thursday February 13 ~ C'est What's 15th Anniversary Party
Wednesday March 12 ~ Irish Whiskey Tasting
Wednesday April 23 ~ White Wine Tasting
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