David Celia Tonight! Also, New Years' Eve, Hair of the Dog...

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Tuesday, December 27: David Celia, 8pm, $6. Tonight, we are pleased to host David Celia; he is '...as restorative as a cool fresh waterfall,', he displays 'excellent musicianship…elegant and melodic' (Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy) A recent German review calls Celia 'completely charmful…contemplative…wonderful atmosphere..you will like him immediately..like a warm embrace from a good friend' (rock e-zine, Berlin). 'David Celia is one of the best talents to hit Merseyside from North America' (Alex McKechnie, Cavern Club,Liverpool).

Roots-pop with hints of folk and perhaps some country vibes and a little rockin', David’s classicism manages to naturally and effortlessly, cross genres and ages. Toddlers, adults, lovers of folk music and fans of pop music are all equally charmed. Fellow ‘music heads’ are impressed by his musicianship and craftsmanship,as is evidenced by friends & guests appearing on 'This Isn’t Here' (his most recent album),including Dave Clark’s Neil Young inspired drumming (Rheostatics,Gord Downie Band), Don Kerr (Ron Sexsmith), Joan Besen (Prairie Oyster), Jenny Mitchell aka, Jenny Omnichord on banjo, (Barmitzvah Brothers) and Bob Wiseman (Bob Wiseman) on Casio keyboard, the inspiration behind a track or two.

You may catch wisps of such diverse influences as Wilco, Buddy Holly, Blue Rodeo, Bob Dylan, Todd Rundgren and George Harrison, but ultimately, 'This Isn’t Here' is 100 % David Celia: charming, whimsical, hopeful and optimistic. 'Look at this world; I can’t believe that it’s still happening…we must be doing something right'. This album speaks of what matters most, to most of us: love, hope, family, friends, 'staying on your path', recognizing your blessings and heck, plain old fun.

So there's David's story (mostly cribbed from his website, I'll admit) he's a fun guy, sweet and talented, and he'll be here singing for his supper tonight...I'll be here also...how about you? Check out this video:



Fun stuff, ain't it? See you tonight!

Saturday, December 31: New Years' Eve at the branch featuring the Frank and Birdie Trio and a menu with the theme 'Six Flags of Texas' ...This event is currently sold out, call only if you'd like to be added to the waiting list.

***Please note, there will be no lunch service this Saturday!***

Sunday, January 1: 'Hair of the Dog' Open Stage hosted by John and Terry Brewer, 2-6pm, free. John and Terry, the inspiration behind and the originators of our Sunday Open Stage are back to host their annual New Years Day Open Stage from 2-6pm. These two started hosting open stages at our location a decade ago, when this place was still Amanda's Slip, the restaurant that preceded us. This is the fifth annual 'Hair of the Dog' version, held every New Years Day, even some that have required more than a shovelful of effort to get to, these 'must attend' yearly events are the perfect way to nurse that New Years Eve hangover with a bit more of the same, and are also one last chance to enjoy branch food, specifically our famous Rubber Boots Buffet before we close up shop for our annual 2 week hibernation. The music will be on from 2-6pm ('or so', as usual...)and the buffet will be served from 2-8pm; the revelry, fun and the wild, happy, official start to the New Year will be served up all day long!

the branch will be closed from January 2 until January 16 for rest, repairs and recuperation, See you on the 17th!