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December
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December 2 Rose
Cousins:
Rose Cousins sings about wide open hearts and wide
open fields. Her songs focus on the dual themes of roots
and branches, with lyrics woven with the foundation of home
and family, while at the same time containing a palpable
sense of reaching and stretching and looking for more. Rose's
words leave enough room between them that the listeners
can fill in the gaps with their own stories.
Growing up on Canada's Prince Edward Island, Rose's first
performances were with her mom and sister in the church
choir. Fast forward several years, and Rose is now living
in Halifax, Nova Scotia, building an international following
after releasing 3 CDs, being featured on two compilations,
and sharing the stage with Andy Stochansky, Emm Gryner,
Meg Hutchinson, and Edie Carey.
thurs 8:30pm $8
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December 3 Rob
Ritchie:
Rob Ritchie is probably best known from his days
as the piano player with the Canadian folk-roots powerhouse
Tanglefoot. From 1996 to 2002, his signature keyboard
stylings were an integral aspect of the group's sound, and
many of his songs still rank among Tanglefoot's most recognizable,
including "Seven a Side", McCurdy's Boy", "The Garden",
"Minnie's Lullaby" and the bitterly powerful "Buxton".
Now he's struck out on his own with a debut solo album.
Five O'Clock Shadow is a ten-track CD that draws from Rob's
own wry and colourful sensibilities. Accessing his wide-ranging
stylistic palette, these songs open the door to some of
the inner reflections of a keenly observant artist.
The piano-centred orientation to the album is something
of a departure from most of the writing Rob did for Tanglefoot,
and is perhaps more true to his creative muse. As he says
himself, "the piano is what inspires me to create; that's
where I'm sitting when the mood strikes." This orientation
alone sets Five O'Clock Shadow apart from the singer-songwriter-with-guitar
stereotype.
fri 8pm tickets: $10
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December 4 Brock
Zeman with Keith
Glass:
Brock Zeman’s debut CD “Cold Winter Comes Back”
is a stirring collection of original material from an emerging
Canadian powerhouse. One listen invites comparison to such
giants as John Prine, Steve Earle, and Guy Clark. Despite
being only twenty-two years of age, Brock is a gifted artist
who possesses a rare talent for lyrics, and a compelling
voice to deliver them.
This recording falls directly into the alt country/Americana/Canadiana
category. With some of Canada's finest musicians contributing
(Joan Besen -piano, Dennis Delorme -steel, Keith Glass -guitars
and bass, all from Prairie Oyster, and Denis Keldie -organ
and accordion) this record stands up to repeat listening,
revealing more each time.
Keith is a founding member of Canada's Prairie Oyster,
a band that has earned a reputation for great musical integrity.
Although largely considered a country band, Oyster has continually
stretched the boundaries of that idiom to incorporate blues,
swing, rock and roll, and anything else that fits, just
as the originators of the style did. The result is a band
like no other...
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8:00pm tickets: $10 Reserve
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December 5 A Storytelling adaptation of William Goldman's
"The Princess Bride"
Storytelling and original songs combine in this presentation
of a new fairy tale. Originally written in the early 70's,
then rescripted as a very successful movie, it is once again
brought to life in story and song with tellers Ruth Stewart-Verger
& Dean Verger, and singer-songwriter Charlie Sohmer. Two
hours plus intermission in length this is the story inside
the story, involving the most beautiful woman in the world,
the most dangerous man, sword fights, giants, magic and
true love. The telling begins at 2pm. The doors open at
1pm. There will be coffee, tea, hot cider, and snacks available.
The beverages and snacks are included in your ticket price.
sun 2:00pm tickets: $15 (snacks included)
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December 10 Kate
and Hollis:
Kate enjoys guitar and banjo while Hollis plays acoustic
guitar, resophonic guitar (Dobro), and old-time banjo (clawhammer
style). They write much of their own material but cover
a range of traditional and contempory ballads also.
fri 8:00pm tickets: $7 Reserve
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December 11
Family Christmas Matinee with Chuck Roberts:
Chuck Roberts is an award winning singer-songwriter who
also performs in the schools for the younger crowd. Chuck
has agreed to come in and help Rasputin's celebrate the
season in song. You will notice the family pricing.
sat 2:00pm tickets: $15/family, or $5/person Reserve
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December 11
Likewater
and Scott B. Sympathy and Ian
North:
Likewater is Jennifer Claveau & Eric Newby. Jennifer
writes most melodies and lyrics, while Eric produces, writes
and weaves intricate guitar pieces. Songwriting inspiration
for Jennifer comes from the Tao Te Ching written by Lao
Tzu. It means "The Way". She uses this philosophy to maintain
balance in what hasn't always been a peaceful life. By maintaining
balance, Likewater is able to continue on flowing paths,
two souls touching through a life-long journey of self-exploration,
new ideas, creativity and peace of mind.
"Those familiar with the singer-songwriter (Scott
B. Sympathy) who's been plying his wares for some 15
years now should know it too. It's not simply that Scott
Bradshaw wears his heart on his sleeve -- though you could
say that about him. It's more that over the course of his
career, on records like 1990's Neil Yonge Street and 1993's
Drinking with the Poet, Scott B. has been consistently unafraid
to explore all of life's nooks and crannies. Sometimes what
you find isn't pretty. Sometimes it's downright heartbreaking."
CINDY
MCGLYNN
Ian North is often called a "songwriter's songwriter"
for juxtaposing familiar and off-beat references from music
history, literature and pop culture. Many of his stories
and images come from real life journeys and some from fictional
ones. "Mystery Tavern" was inspired by a real place in the
Ottawa Valley, while "Beautiful City" is an imaginary place
where Ian will take you to forget all other songs.
sat 8:00pm tickets: $10, includes the CD Reserve
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December 12 Nathan
Sloniowski with Terry
Tufts & Stella Luna:
As the latest member of The Ragged Flowers band
to venture a solo recording, Nathan Sloniowski explores
alt-country with Terry Tufts adding his gifts to
Nathan's new "No Wicked for the Rest" CD. A deep-roasted
blend of folk flavoured with bluegrass and roots influences,
Nathan's songs and mellow alto voice take audiences on an
intelligent, irreverent journey into the bizarre world of
21st century power structures, with engaging road-trips
along the way into love, loss and redemption.
Nathan's mp3 pre-release of an anti-Bush song called "Who
Rules The World" has already attracted an article in the
Ottawa Citizen, a television feature on CBC's
Canada Now, airplay on CKCU-FM, and global downloads
from being featured on the OneWorld Radio Network.
Nathan's a huge fan of Mr. Tufts, and Rasputin's will be
treated to Terry's not-often-heard dobro, mandolin and electric
guitar playing. Nathan's also bringing along Stouffville
Ontario's Stella Luna, a roots-rock singer-songwriter
who's recently opened for Chris Brown and Kate Fenner at
The Horseshoe in Toronto and backs Nathan on harmony vocals
on his new record.
Expect a campfire atmosphere as these three musical friends
explore Nathan's new music. And since Terry and Stella are
in the finishing stages of their own CDs, be ready for some
newer-than-new music by them in the second set!
sun
7:30pm tickets: $8 Reserve
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December 14 A
Lingonberry Christmas:
They have found a new voice for their quartette
and are ready to sing up a storm on our stage once again.
tues 7:30pm tickets: $12 Reserve
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December 17 Tena Palmer with John Geggie:
Tena Palmer is vocal dynamite. The first vocalist
with Chelsea Bridge, she moved to Europe, and then taught
voice in Iceland for seven years. Now Tina has joined up once
again with John Geggie.
fri 8:00pm tickets: $10 Reserve
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December 18 Pam Hodges
Two years ago Sister Eileen - teacher, poet, artist,
writer, asked Pam to set some of her poetry to music. Pam
recorded a CD which is soon to be released. Pam will present
these songs as well as some of her own songs of life and
faith. Love songs that inspire us to find the divine in
ourselves.
About Sister Eileen: Born and raised in Victoria, British
Columbia, Sister Eileen Curteis entered the Congregation
of the Sisters of Saint Ann in August 1961. Sister Eileen
trained in education and spent many years in this field.
Over the past ten years her path has taken a new direction,
and she has been actively involved in a healing ministry
at Queenswood, a retreat, growth and renewal centre in Victoria,
which is under the administration of the Sisters of Saint
Ann.
sat 8:00pm tickets: $8 Reserve
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December 19 Angie
Nussey with special guest Julie Perrault
In the past five years, Angie Nussey has
earned her stripes as an independent artist. The upcoming
release of her 2nd full-length album, "Paint and Turpentine",
represents the culmination of her remarkable accomplishments
with the potential to reach even greater heights. To date,
Nussey has attained impressive first album sales, radio, television,
and web-based success solely through her strength as a performer
and the magnetic candour of her music. In an industry that
generally covets glossy image over human substance, Angie
Nussey is defying the laws of commercial success by garnering
the attention of music critics, record companies, mainstream
media and amassing a devout following all as an independent
artist who writes and performs without gimmick or pretence.
sun 7:30pm tickets: $6 Reserve
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December 30 Aaron
Saloman / Tyler Kealey:
Aaron Saloman and Tyler Kealey will be teaming up
to share songs and celebrate the release of Aaron’s new
CD. Fans of local music will remember Aaron Saloman’s former
band, In Season. After national television appearances on
CBC’s “Jonovision”, hundreds of shows, including bills with
Kim Mitchell, Sass Jordan, and The Watchmen, and the release
of a CD, they disbanded in 2000. Aaron went on to a successful
solo career, releasing the critically acclaimed “Muse’s
Whip” EP, performing in Canada and the U.S., and backing
up local favourites including Michaela Foster-Marsh, and
James Blondeau. Aaron’s new EP, “No Reason”, will feature
three new songs recorded with his rhythm section in Boston,
where he now attends the prestigious Berklee College of
Music. Dave Burlovich of IndieSoundz.com writes, “The
songwriting and musicianship is peerless. I don’t know how
others perceive Aaron’s voice, but I find it unique, powerful,
and emotively charged.”
Tyler Kealey’s youthful appearance gives little
clue as to the vastness of his musical resumé. As a keyboardist
and vocalist, he has backed up acts including The Crowd,
Jacob Two-Two, The J.W. Jones Band, Kuzzin, The Nepean All-City
Jazz Band, and Tallimar, to name just a handful. As a soloist,
he performs constantly at clubs in and around Ottawa, including
a weekly “dueling pianos” show at Fat Tuesdays. Lately,
Tyler has been busy preparing his new EP, “Spotlight Sanctuary”,
which will be released in January 2005. Tyler’s songs are
instantly sing-able, and offer clever observations on love,
celebrity, and music. He may even have some advance copies
of the new CD on hand!
Tyler and Aaron will share the stage at Rasputin’s Folk
Café, and reduce their songs to the essence, with only a
guitar, a keyboard, and two voices.
thurs 8:00pm tickets: $10 Reserve
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