Pat Robitaille House Concert

June 29, 2009

Pat Robitaille is coming to Owen Sound for an intimate house concert. He’ll be performing at 925 2nd Ave. W. (right across from the Police Services) on Friday, July 10 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Who is Pat Robitaille?

For an artist at the start of a career, his hard-earned years on the road already shine through with a comfortable attitude on and off stage. This isn’t a musician by trade, this is someone who makes music because they have to. And even though any school dropout needs a back-up plan, 300,000 kilometers of touring behind the wheel of his van will hopefully secure some type of driving career for Pat if things don’t pan out.

He’s born and bred in Windsor, Ontario, the city of roses and the automotive capitol of Canada. His neighbours to the north in Detroit, Michigan paved the way for what is rock and soul music today. Pat’s brand of music doesn’t quite showcase the sound of Motown Detroit, but it’s got the soul and spirit to measure up. He doesn’t tour with a band or record with one. He prefers to keep the decisions and performances up to himself, and he’s still able to paint a landscape with a song as if a hundred people had given their advice.

Pat has opened doors, with the help of a few valued friends along the way, that people continue to knock on their whole lives. He’s had a few pats on the back from respectable artists along the way, too, including Peter Frampton, Sam Roberts, Matthew Good, The Beach Boys & Bob Rock.

Check out a show next time he’s near your city. Even if it’s a bit of a drive, chances are it is for Pat too!

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Written by Deb · Filed Under fun, House Concerts, The Arts, Concerts, Music, Get Out

Windsor Quartet Returns to Owen Sound

June 15, 2009

Windsor Quartet, What Seas What Shores return to Owen Sound on Saturday, July 4th to play their moody, evocative vision of post-modern music at the Downtown Bookstore. Tel Quel (aka Josh Richardson and friends) will be providing visuals for the visiting ensemble, along with performing an opening set of electronic music.
Admission is $10. Tickets are available from Fromager’s Music, the Bean Cellar, and the Downtown Bookstore.

For more information, visit the group’s myspace at www.myspace.com/whatseaswhatshores.

Need more info? Contact Joshua Richardson 519-372-0234.

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Written by Deb · Filed Under Owen Sound, The Area, Concerts, Music

Silent Film Double-Bill

June 15, 2009

The Great Lakes Musicians’ Collective presents a silent film double-bill on Saturday, July 11th, in the Downtown Bookstore with original, live scores performed by the Silent Film Ensemble. “Man with a Movie Camera” is a famed full-length ‘experimental documentary’ following the men, women, and machinery powering the pre-war Soviet Socialist People’s Republic. It provides a striking view of the communist ethos, with camera work and effects that still resonate today. The opening short “The Seashell and the Clergyman” is widely considered the first Surrealist film; taking the viewer on a bizarre journey through labyrinthine corridors replete with symbolic imagery. Admission is $10. Tickets are available from Fromager’s Music, the Bean Cellar, and the Downtown Bookstore.
For more information, please contact: silentfilmensemble@gmail.com

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Written by Deb · Filed Under Downtown, Owen Sound, The Area, The Arts, Music, Get Out

Owen Sound and Area Pride Celebration

June 12, 2009

Sunday, June 14 marks the day for the 5th Annual Pride Celebration in Owen Sound at the Market Building. All friends and family are invited to show their support.