Music: Bluesy Dance Party Bluesy Blues Party

Saturday, March 10, 2012
8:30pm until 3:00am
333 Clark, Vancouver, BC
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Come and join us for an evening of music and dancing in a relaxed, underground venue. Doors at 8:30, music starts at 9 pm and goes to 2 am. Admission by donation - sliding scale $5. to 10. $4. drinks

The Usual Suspects are: Joni Miller (bass); KC Kelly (slide guitar); Craig Dibble (guitar); Rino Marrone (keys); Marty Eade (drums).
http://www.kellycavanagh.com/ 
http://www.members.shaw.ca/millereastman 

Lucy and the Lucky 4
http://www.myspace.com/lucyandtheluckyfour 

musical guests are likely to occur

Music: KC Kelly & Joni Miller @ the Libra Room

The Blues are alive and well on the Drive at the notorious Libra Room. I hear KC Kelly plays a mean slide guitar.

Click anywhere on the poster for a larger version.

For more info: www.libraroom.com

Music: Piano Recital @ the Rio

The Rio Showcase Series presents: A PIANO RECITAL.

Local artists Adaline, Dan Moxon (Bend Sinister), Jody Glenham and Prairie Cat perform solo on a grand piano. A unique opportunity to experience a stripped down show featuring these emerging and exceptional singer songwriters play this captivating and powerful instrument. Intimate, unplugged and rare.

Partial proceeds will go to the red cross to support Haiti relief fund.

FRIDAY FEB 5, 2010
Rio Theatre
1660 East Broadway
Vancouver BC.

ALL AGES
8:00pm doors / 8:30pm show
Tickets $10 online or at the door
Online: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=1076965

Tix also available at Red Cat Records, Zulu, Highlife and the Rio Theatre!

SET TIMES
8:30 - 8:45 Dominique Fricot (The Painted Birds)
8:45 - 9:15 Prairie Cat
9:15 - 9:45 Jody Glenham
9:45 - 10:15 Dan Moxon (Bend Sinister)
10:15 Adaline

Don't miss this intimate songwriter showcase of great local talent!

Music: New Hilary Grist Video

Just watched this great little song and and animation by Hilary Grist.  Very cool!
You can check out her website here:



www.hilarygrist.com

Music: "Precariously" by Jess Hill

Local songtress, Jess Hill sings a beautiful ballad. Recorded live on January 17, 2009.

Music: Pawnshop Diamond

Was just sent an email from Pawnshop Diamond's lead singer Katie Ormiston about their new video shot locally and featuring jewlery designer Jesse Turner. Check it out below. Katie's letter follows.

Hello everyone!

I am writing to share with you the latest of my doc-style music videos. This latest is a peek into the life of our dear friend and extremely talented jewelry designer - Jessie Turner. Pawnshop Diamond serenades the lovely Jessie as she hand-makes a piece from her new Open Heart Collection. Please check it out! And make sure to let me know what you think:) It was my first time using a tri-pod. Very proud of the steady hand I am. It is 3 minutes long.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=-INydrSwJtE

If you are interested in learning more about Jessie Turner, she will be selling her wares at the following craft shows:

Circle Craft

November 11 - 16

Vancouver BC

www.circlecraft.net

Eastside Culture Crawl

November 21 - 23

Vancouver BC

Studio 426 - 1000 Parker St

www.culturecrawl.bc.ca

Her jewelry can also be found at the following stores in Canada. http://www.jessieturner.ca/stores.php

In other Pawnshop news, the band had photos taken by Fiona Garden http://www.fionagardenphotography.com on Sunday as part of the Songbird West Songwriting Contest we won a while back. The photo shoot was more fun than to be expected thanks to Fiona and we look forward to putting them to good use with the new upcoming CD - Leaning to the Sun.

Our CD Release Party is set for Dec. 5 at the Grandview Legion in Vancouver - details to follow. We are very proud of the new album and can't wait to share it with you. For a sneak preview, check out the songs on our myspace page. Link below.

To quote the wall in Jessie's studio:

"If nothing else, believe in art."

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Katie

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www.pawnshopdiamond.com

Music: C.R. Avery at the Rio

performing solo, with string quartet
and special guest the sojouners

FRI SEPT 19TH
AT
THE RIO THEATRE
1660 east broadway at commerical drive

http://www.riotheatre.ca/

doors 8:30 show 9:00
tickets at rio box office/ redcat/ zulu / and highlife records.

http://www.myspace.com/cravery

"... blowin' my mind ..." - Tom Waits

"Imagine if Neil Young was inspired by hip-hop, and there you have C.R. Avery." - The Vancouver Sun

"No one plays [harmonica] like him, no one... but I think what people are going to get excited about are the words." - Charlie Musselwhite.

"Raw talent." - Utah Phillips

"Kids In The Hall isn't the only good thing coming out of Canada." - Sage Francis

Music: Artic Tour Kickoff

ARCTIC Tour Kickoff Party
at
Cafe Deux Soleils
w/ Fraser Mackenzie
Saturday, September 20
9pm, $5
All ages & licensed venue

Another ARCTIC expedition is about to launch - the independent Vancouver-based band is ready to explore Canada for their second month-long expedition in a year, starting with a tour kickoff party at Cafe Deux Soleils in Vancouver on September 20.

The band itself is already as cross-Canadian as can be. With the three members hailing from Yellowknife, NT, St. John's, NF and Kelowna, BC, their diverse influences and experiences emerge from some of the furthest and most isolated corners of this country. These influences combine in unexpected ways: progressive rock, jazz, industrial rock merge with ambient textures and acoustic singer/songwriter melodies to create something fresh, unconventional and intriguing that has been dubbed "acoustic trance", "psychedelic folk", and "Metric meets Neil Young".

Find out more about the band at http://www.projectarctic.com or http://myspace.com/arctic.

Music: Amanda Tossoff @ the Libra Room

The Amanda Tossoff Trio plays the Libra Room this wed, aug 27th. Joining them this week is Trumpeter Chris Davis.
The band won this year's Galaxie Rising Star Award at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.


The band:

Chris Davis - trumpet
Amanda Tossoff - piano
Sean Cronin - bass
Morgan Childs - drums

The details:
Wed Aug 27th, 8pm - ish to 12 - ish
The Libra Room
1608 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Cover by donation - recommended 5 - 10

www.AmandaTosoff.com

Music: Rolling Stock Cast Member Wins Francophone Honours

Vancouver singer/actress Michelle A. Richard, who is preparing for Theatre In The Raw's "Rolling Stock Prairie Theatre Tour", brought home top honours on Friday night at this year's Pacific En Chanson, an event which brought 6 francophone singer/songwriters from the Yukon and BC chosen to compete in Vancouver.
Judges included teachers, artists, industry professionals and press from Capilano College, CBC Radio-Canada, and other groups. Pacific En Chanson is part of a network of Canadian francophone cultural association events and has been sponsored by the for Centre Culturel et Artistique Francophone de Colombie Britannique (BC Centre for Francphone Arts and Culture).
She will also perform in this year's francophone festival, later in June.
Come see why she won at TiTRaw's pay-what-you-can preview May 21st at PAL (581 Cardero). Go here for more info >>>

Music: Monica Lee CD Release Party Feb. 21

"Live @ the Libra Room"

I'm very excited by the arrival of this CD. I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Monica on occasion over the last few years when I booked a couple of corporate events.
Her voice, style and range of music is delightful.
This is the consummate Commercial Drive CD! Recorded at the epicenter of the Drive, the Libra Room, where the Monica Lee Band has been playing for 2 years on Thursdays.

Backed by Jesse Waldman (who is currently artist-in-residence at Lime this month), and Mark L'esparance, Lee is definately a musical force to be reckoned with, and her Caribbean- influenced Drive anthem, "Down on the Drive" will forever be a favorite of mine.
Don't miss this fun night, and if you do, at least buy her CD!!



John Korsrud will be sitting in on Trumpet (oh ya!) and some other special guests as well!

CD RELEASE

‘live at the libra room’ – the monica lee band

‘because the whole damn thing was recorded at the club!’
Thursday Feb 21, 2008
CD’s will be available for 15$
10 live trax plus three ipod ready quicktime movies!

Can you see Jesse’s hand in my chin? This is a layered shot, my eye shadow is actually his shirt pocket!
More layered art shots throughout the CD design done by none other than the great Chris Bizzocchi!

Call ahead for reservations
Cover by donation

The Libra Room Restaurant
1608 Commercial Drive
(604) 255-3787

Visit our website for more info or to order a copy today. www.monicaleemusic.com
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email: monica@monicaleemusic.com
website: http://monicaleemusic.com
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/monicaleeband
Electronic Press Kit: http://sonicbids.com/MonicaLee

Music: Puro Son digs Cuban roots

From The Georgia Straight

By Ken Eisner

The ceiling is low, the sound system is muffled, and the lighting is murky at Commercial Drive’s the End Café, where Miguelito Valdes and his band, Puro Son, play most Saturday nights. But when Valdes puts his shiny trumpet to his lips the sound infiltrates every corner of the room, and the dancers—already twirling like dervishes—go into a salsified frenzy.

A young Cuban who has quickly made a mark on the local music scene, Valdes has racked up a remarkable number of achievements in the past decade and a bit. For a jazz musician playing a vernacular style, he hit the mother lode early, playing with the Buena Vista Social Club while still in his 20s.

Read the full story here...

Music: Wyckham Porteous @ Lime

Wyckham Porteous and His Stellar Band of Neighbors plays at Lime (formerly Rime) at 9pm on Thursday, January 10th.
Porteous will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed album, "3AM".

Video of the Day: Monica Lee Band

Music: Neighborhood Firehall Concert

In response to what he says is a "lack of good concert venues on Vancouver's Eastside," Kevin Mooney has come up with the brilliant Neighborhood Fire Hall Concert Series. The first presentation will be November 17th at Fire Hall # 9 on Victoria Drive and East 2nd Avenue featuring the triple global threat of Celso Machado, John Reischman and Salvador Ferreras (seen here). The concert will be recorded for national broadcast. www.ticketstonight.ca

Music: The Artist Formerly Known As Jane Siberry at the Cultch

REGULAR ADVANCE TICKET PRICE: $36 PLUS S/C

More than twenty years after her first musical release, Canadian songstress Issa (formerly known as Jane Siberry) has become renowned both for her hauntingly beautiful music and for her compelling performances. With eleven major recordings, three books of poetry, her own independent label and the acclaim of her peers and fans alike, Issa continues to redefine herself as one of Canada’s most creative singer-songwriters.

Her lyrical, thought-provoking songs have appeared in films and television; her now classic Calling All Angels duet with k.d. lang appeared in Wim Wenders’ Until the End of the World, and more recently her work was heard on the soundtrack for television’s Six Feet Under. Issa has recorded with Bryan Ferry, k.d. lang, Indigo Girls and Peter Gabriel. This is the first time she will perform in Vancouver as Issa.

A “Hysterical” Fundraiser for Malaika Millions on Her Birthday

Commercial Drive - Live! hits 10,000 Visitor Mark!

You read it right! http://thedriveisalive.blogspot.com has now had 10,000 visitors since it’s first post back on January 8^th, of this year and the count just keeps climbing!

Clicking back through the archive, I’m amazed at all the great stories, amazing people and incredible places this little blog has covered.

I feel very fortunate to be part of such a creative, intelligent community. Thanks for helping Commercial Drive – Live! reach this landmark and keep checking us out as we climb even higher!

By the way, I’m starting a brand new feature – the “Drive Tune of the Week”! Every week I’ll try to feature an mp3 or video from musicians/bands who make the Drive their home base. It will be a simple direct link. (I don’t want to host the files so get it online and then send me the link). If you send me a bio and a picture too, or a link to your site, I’ll put it up on the blog, as well. Let all your musical friends know about this absolutely free promotional offer. Our first Drive Tune is “Bohemian Man” by Monica Lee, recorded live at the Libra Room. You can find the link in the blog’s right-hand sidebar under the Amazon link.

Hope you have a happy and safe Labour Day weekend!

Sincerely,

Steven R. Duncan

Special Event: Sauna Sessions at Rime

April 09, 2007

Music: Local Music Videos

Came across this cool site with some videos by familar Drive faces like All Purpose and Mike Louwe.

http://candyvisions.googlepages.com/musiclinks