January 2011

Howdy Folks!



Well, We’re back...



And this is just a quickie to let you know. Really, it is. Seriously. All we've got is a couple of (small) bits of news and a music schedule and then we’ll step aside, yet again. Don't worry, we'll bring you a full fledged newsletter for February, which, honestly, is coming soon enough...



New Winter Hours:



We'll be adjusting the schedule slightly for the next couple of months so, please, plan accordingly...



LUNCH: TUESDAY-SATURDAY 11:30-2pm (*no change...)



DINNER: THURSDAY-SATURDAY 5-9:30pm (***now closed on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings)



SUNDAY: Rubber Boots Buffet 2-8pm, Open Stage 3-6pm (*no change)



CLOSED MONDAYS. (*no change)



Thanks, Citizen!



In case you missed it, we had a sweet, quick mention in the Ottawa Citizen’s Travel Section last Saturday, we were first choice out of five in a story about things to do in the area that were worth the drive, it was an honour, and a surprise, you can read it here!



January Music:



Come see the Ottawa Valley's answer to John Prine and Bob Dylan, Andy McGaw, at the branch this Saturday (January 15th) trading songs with his old pal, our own Chef Bruce (yeah, that's me...). Some harmonies, some good stories, some protest songs and some decent food are all sure to make an appearance! Paul Roberto and Gilles LeClerc will bring their Dusty, Driftin ways to the branch on Friday the 22nd, folks who have seen their weekly show at Irene's report that this is, in fact, the real deal! (In recent news, some other Drifters may also be making an appearance...) Mango Upstart is back that Saturday (the 22nd) This is a 7 piece (!!) Afro-Cuban-Salsa-Marimba-Calypso rhythm and booty shakin jazz experience...highly recomended for the musically jaded, this is guaranteed to restore your faith in the power of sweet music to help create a good time... I am definitely looking forward to the Unseen Strangers (Friday, Jan. 28th), a name which will be apt on this visit to the branch, as it is thier first--however, if the live performance is anywhere near as good as the sweet pickin and harmonies on their recorded efforts (check them out, this Toronto via the East Coast, young and energetic 'new-style' bluegrass band is definitely worth a listen) that name may not be nearly as apt in the future... Tara Holloway (Jan. 29th) last appeared for an Open Stage on my birthday last year with a few friends from Texas, about three seconds into her first song, everyone shut up and listened, yeah, she's got one of those voices. Don't, don't (OK, I just wanted one more excuse to italicize...) miss this one...

Saturday 15: Andy McGaw and Chef Bruce--protest songs, original folk, country croonin' and stories about life and love~ 8pm
Sunday 16: Chef Bruce's Loose and Juicy Acoustic Jam~ 3-6pm

Friday 21: "Dusty and the Drifter" bluegrass with Paul Roberto and Gilles LeClerc ~7pm
Saturday 22: Mango Upstart! (Samba, Afro-Cuban, Carribbean, Salsa...) ~ 8pm Sunday 23: Open Stage--all are welcome, so, well, come! 3-6pm

Friday 28: The Unseen Strangers; Toronto Bluegrass ~ 8pm-

Saturday 29: Tara Holloway; rocky folk--edgy Ottawa singer-songstress with some blues, some folk, some punk, and some soulful tough girl singin--8pm---

Sunday 30: Open Stage, put on yer singin shoes! 3-6pm



So anyway, that's all! Hope to see you soon and thanks for readin!

--Chef Bruce