Wednesday, April 11, Josef Mieto, 7pm, free! Every Wednesday in April, local folkal Josef Mieto will be playing and singing tunes of his own as well as folksy classics by the likes of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. This residency concept is just a little something extra on us for your Wednesday night pleasure--Josef has mentioned that he'll probably bring around some of his talented friends and family to help him out throughout the month, (Amanda Giles, Joel and Bianca Mieto) but if you've heard him play, (as he did at our Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen birthday tributes from last year...) you'll already know that he's a pleasure to enjoy just on his own.
Thursday, April 12, Signe Miranda, 9pm, $5; Toronto indie-alt/folk: Toronto-based singer/songwriter Signe Miranda just released her sophomore album, “September Night” recorded with her band, 'Signe Miranda's Veranda' and embarked on a cross-Canada tour. The title track received "Honorable Mention" in the Song of The Year competition. The group is led by Signe Miranda and includes a revolving cast of talented musicians who blend together a sound that seamlessly brings you on a journey from post-break-up, alt-pop-punk title track, “September Night” to warm, spacious, alt-country gem, “Like It Was Yesterday”.
This follow-up to Signe's solo “Love Wins” EP, a five-song disc that explores themes of love lost and won in a sincere alt-folk-pop style. A bedroom recording, the album is built mostly upon acoustic guitar and vocals,‘Love Wins’ is charting on college radio stations across Canada and is being played on CBC Radio and on radio stations in the United States, Germany, Belarus, Macedonia, Colombia, Australia and New Zealand.
Originally from Belleville, Ontario, Signe began playing music at an early age and by fifteen was playing guitar and writing songs. Signe has performed for audiences in Canada, the UK and Norway.
“We really love your engaging style, it is emotive, minimalist, evocative and very subtle. The choice of material backed up with guitar is marvellous and gels together in a hauntingly beautiful sound that has you wanting more and our audiences most certainly will love your heartfelt songs…” Peter Merrett (Music Manager, PBS FM 106-7, Melbourne, Australia)
Friday, April 13, Doug Hendry (and friends...), 7pm, no cover: The Scottish ambassador to Kemptville will host this Friday's dinner music showcase playing his original songs, folk favourites, 12 string tunes and perhaps even a taste of Supertramp. Doug, the fearless leader of Kemptville's 'Maplewood Celeidh Band' as well as a contributing pitchfork and torch wielder in his other project,'The Heroic Mad Peasants' is sure to be joined by fellow folksy types on this Friday's musical adventure, so be prepared for anything except, perhaps, Bob Dylan.
Saturday, April 14, Al Wood and the Woodsmen, 9pm, $5: Blues! CD Release Show! Al Wood is a multi-talented performer and songwriter with a deep reverence for the blues and traditionally-based roots music. Born in Sault Ste. Marie (the Soo), Ontario, Al’s father first taught him how to pick out old country tunes on the harmonica. Now a virtuoso harmonica player, talented guitar stylist, and golden-throated singer, Al lives in Ottawa and Highway 17 is more than a song; it’s a road well-traveled.
On the new CD, Al Wood’s heart-on-the-sleeve vocals, harmonica-playing and guitar work create a powerful potion on stage and in the studio. Backed by the talented Woodsmen, the new and original Mood Swingin’ Blues is an emotional Ferris wheel ride where everything goes, everything grooves and even the “hurtin’ songs” make you feel good.
Thirteen full-band songs, all penned by Al Wood, span the highest and the lowest ranges of human emotion, weaving together diverse forms of blues and related styles with a unique originality that defies cliché and elevates the soul the way only music can. Also lyrically rich and full of imagery, Wood’s songs take us down shiny neon-lit streets, into a hot crowded jazz club, or on an enchanted jaunt through a fairytale countryside.
Sunday, April 15, BRUNCH! in support of the North Grenville Cooperative Pre-school and Learning Center from 10-2pm, Our regular Rubber Boots Buffet from 2-8pm and our ever popular Open Stage, hosted by Chef Bruce from 3-6pm. Let's get eggy with it!
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