Giggsy 201108

Well this is a crazy weekend for the Rock in the ol' town...tons of stuff...like tons...
Great Big Sea are in at the GM Centre (wonder how much longer it will be called that?) on Saturday. I asked singer Alan Doyle if his co-writer on the new record Fortune's Favour, our own Jeen O'Brien will join them onstage and he is optimistic. That would be sweet. On Sunday at the Regent its 54 40.

So tonight... Janetville Doug is hosting the JP FItzpatrick Open Mic and Heather Luckhart continues her open mic run at Isabellas downtown. Up at the University it's Booze 'n Trees with the Micronite Filters, the Stables and Jackie Game. Dave Statham with the Brian Rose Band is in Chicago's.

Friday the foreshortened St. Alvia will bring their rock steady stylings to the Groove Lounge while the elegant and eloquent Bradley Boy has a record release party at Isabellas. This one is lickeered plus Les Penner will have an exhibition of his photography.

Saturday at the Regent its a mini- Jazz Festival with Jaymz Bee & The Royal Jelly Orchestra, Only Way Back have a CD release party of their own at Johnny B's with the Organ Thieves and Bury The Bully.

Some Hogtown shows of note...the Stables are in the Dakota Saturday and Sunbear plays the Not My Dog. Graphic rockers Hail The Villain play a free gig Tuesday at the Black Betty. But the big big show is Broken Social Scene at the Sound Academy next Thursday and Friday. Food drive in effect.
And of course a heads up for next weekend...the 35/115 shall be gridlock with all of the D-Rockers heading up to P'terboro' to see the Constantines play the Montreal House.

Also Against The Grain have announced that melange rockers the Johnstones (of Ajax) bring their Chilli Perrs/Moxy Fruvous vibe to the Mod Club.

Comments

[Tim Kelly]

Sounds really exciting and good stuff to see decent acts coming to town for a change -- sorry you didn't get a kick out of Bob Dylan- personally I couldn't believe I could actually walk to a show to see the person who has probably inspired and influenced more artists in our lifetime than any other. OK, it's been a while since he really had a huge impact, but it was amazing to see him and his band played with real power. Looking forward to more good stuff at the Regent and GMC in the coming months and always enjoy your take on the local goings on.

[Glen Perrott]

I am going to cram as much Shwatastic shows into my weekend as my pocketbook and schedule can provide, I am excited about Oshawa for at least the next couple of days!