Busy Jazz Week Coming Up

October 22, 2009

Early winter weekends are getting busy with many gigs to choose from. Check back here often for updates and changes as well as on the calendar at Jazz By The Bay.

From next Sunday, October 25, until end of November, Bobby Dean Blackburn brings his vibrant personality and talent on keyboard and vocals to Sauble Dunes Restaurant, Sauble Beach. With him is crackerjack drummer Frank Dematteis for this afternoon gig at 2:30 p.m. More information and reservations 519-422-2745.

Friday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m.
One of my favourite Ladies of Jazz, Diana Campbell, accompanied by legendary keyboard artist, Don Buchanan, will entertain diners at Chaise Lounge, Owen Sound. Jazz entertainment at this location has previously been on Saturdays in the past so please note the date. Reservations 519-371-8141

Thursday, October 22, at 8:00 p.m.
Ray Bonneville plays a unique mix of blues jazz and roots at McGinty’s Café Upstairs, Meaford. Winner of a Juno Award in 1999 for his third album, Gust of Wind, Ray’s extensive history is detailed on website Ray Bonneville.

Thursday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m.
The Mr. Blues Revue takes over the Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The show is a tribute to the late James Wayner, long time front man for The Bearcats who are appearing together with special guest Juno Award Winner Jack de Keyzer, guitar, whose CD Blues Thing garnered rave revues.
Also in the lineup are Chris Murphy, sax, and Erin McCallum, vocals. The benefit performance is in aid of Kiwanis Harrison Park playground.
More info Bearcats

Gotta mark my calendar for Friday, November 6, for Stardust Big Band at the Queen’s Hotel, Port Elgin, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Rebecca Binendyk is singing with a big band that play my kind of dance music from the 30s and 40s, as well as new arrangements of contemporary jazz tunes. Cover $10. Reservations 519-832-2041

If you have any news about upcoming jazz gigs in the Grey/Bruce Counties area, please contact me at My Foggy Day or Tom Lewis at Jazz By The Bay

Thanks to Doreen Fawcett for this great musical information!

Written by Deb · Filed Under Concerts, Events, Get Out, Music, The Area

Dragon’s Den Meaford Finalists Selected

October 5, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 5, 2009

The Selection Committee for Dragons’ Den Meaford is pleased to announce the seven finalists who will pitch their business ideas to the panel of ‘Dragons’ on October 21st:

Meredith F. Cowan, Meaford
Kim Giffen, Thornbury
Jim Fewster, Meaford
Chantelle Boyes, Meaford
Jason Moore, Meaford
Normand Comeau, Priceville
Tanya Vesely, Meaford

All applicants were required to submit a one-page synopsis detailing their business idea with an explanation of its relation to one of the four pillars of the Municipality of Meaford’s Economic Development Strategy… Retail, Agribusiness, Tourism or Green.

Modeled after the popular CBC TV show, Dragons’ Den Meaford will take place at Meaford Hall on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 beginning at 7pm. Applicants will pitch their ideas to 5 local ‘Dragons’ for feedback and hopefully, cash. Each Dragon will bring a minimum of $1,000 to invest in the idea(s) they like best. This means that potentially, an entrepreneur could walk away with $5,000 for business start-up! Also up for grabs are a free business bank account, business plan assistance, business start-up mentoring, admission to a number of entrepreneurial workshops, an advertising package and more.

Tickets cost $10 (+GST), students $5 (+GST) and are available at the Meaford Hall Box Office by calling 1-877-538-0463 or online at www.meafordhall.ca.

Dragons’ Den Meaford is presented by the Meaford & District Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, contact 519-538-1640 or business@mdcc.ca

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Written by Deb · Filed Under Get Out, Meaford, Participation, The Area

The Silent Film Ensemble – Roxy Fundraiser

September 23, 2009

The fundraiser came about by thinking of doing something special for the Silent Film Ensemble’s first anniversary. We started with “Haxan: Witchcraft through the Ages” last year on Halloween and have done a total of 5 films since (Haxan, Nanook of the North, the Passion of Joan of Arc, The Seashell and the Clergyman – a short film -, and Man with a Movie Camera). We also wanted to do something that celebrated the history of cinema in Owen Sound and the Roxy is Owen Sound’s oldest, still operating theatre (although, it is no longer a full-time cinema).

Saturday, October 17, 2009 – 7 p.m. at the Roxy in Owen Sound.

“The Kid”, starring Charlie Chaplin, with an original live soundtrack by the Silent Film Ensemble. http://www.myspace.com/silentfilmensemble

This exciting event will also be featuring three original opening silent shorts by local film-makers, local food from Around the Sound Market and the Rocky Raccoon Cafe, & “A History of Cinema in Owen Sound” Photo Display courtesy of Fotoart and the J. James photo collection.

“The Kid” was Charlie Chaplin’s first feature length film. It follows Chaplin in his famous ‘Tramp’ role as he raises an mistakenly orphaned boy; the kid (Jackie Coogan). The film is a classic of comedy and tragedy, mixing Chaplin’s ability to make an audience laugh and brought to the point of tears. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kid_(1921_film)

Put on with the generous support of:

FindItGreyBruce.com, Around the Sound Market, Bayshore Broadcasting, Rocky Raccoon Cafe, Fotoart, Kiwanis Owen Sound, Reel Hollywood Video, Fromager Music, The Downtown Bookstore, The Instant Print Shop, The Bean Cellar, The Owen.com.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Concerts, Events, Food, Get Out, The Arts, fun

Charlie Glasspool and the Big Love in Concert

September 4, 2009

Seems there’s going to be another great House Concert in Owen Sound. This particular concert is a CD Fundraiser to help raise the final dollars for the Big Love’s debut CD ‘Mudtown’.

The concert is on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 925 2nd Ave. West in Owen Sound.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door.

If you need more information, you can get it by calling 519-371-7611 or email concerts@theowen.com or myspace.com/charlesglasspoolandthebiglove

So, why not come out for an evening of great musical entertainment and fun. Hope to see you there!

Charles Glasspool