This Week:

Thursday, February 16; Josef Mieto and Katherine Amanda Giles, 8pm, $5: Josef is a Cohen-esque singer-songwriter and performer who moved this way from Montreal last year; we’ve been pleased to host him at a few open stages and at some of our birthday tribute shows where he has always given stand out performances. Katherine Amanda Giles grew up and is still growing up here in town, she sings original songs that are well advanced for her tender years with a voice that is at once haunting and beautiful—as a duettist, she has stunned Branch audiences alongside her pal, Christo Graham; as a solo performer she has brought her spunky style to birthday tribute showcases, open stages and, recently, as the opening act for Branch favourite David Martel.

Friday, February 17; The Frank and Birdie Show, 7pm, free: Frank Western, as you may or may not know, is a pseudonym; and his real name? Elvis Aaron freakin’ Presley. You wanted to know, well THIS is where he is, PLEASE, don’t hate him for wanting his privacy. And Birdie Whyte? Norma Jean Baker, or, as you may have known her, that’s right; Marilyn Monroe. Yep. Not dead, neither one of them, just hiding out in Kemptville. Who knew that these two were timeless lovers? I mean, it makes sense, when you think about it. Well, I’m sure that you understand, but for the sake of their privacy, the world can never know. So don’t tell anyone. Really. And don’t come see for yourself either. Whatever you do, don’t come see Elvis and Marilyn at the Branch Restaurant every Friday. Please. Don’t. Really.

Saturday, February 18; Ashley Newall, featuring L. Poushinsky, 9pm, $6: Remember that guy at the Neil Young Birthday Tribute that shocked everyone with his pitch perfect ‘Needle and The Damage Done’? Yeah, that was this guy. Here, check out this video:




L. Poushinsky is a Branch favourite and Kemptville local who has made several show stopping appearances at our birthday tribute events and is well known for a few she has hosted herself (as well as for her own very cool solo work, of course...) in 'The City' before she moved out this way. She is an arresting singer with a unique style that blends jazz, folk and almost an eighties 'new wave' rock sort of style. So there you have it, OK? Enough said! See you next Saturday…

Sunday, February 19; Open Stage, 3-6pm, Rubber Boots Buffet 2-8pm.