DOUG E LACHANCE
PLUGGED IN - Where did summer go?
Jason Buie
Is it just me, or did summer seem to fly by this year? Perhaps it's because it came late, but for whatever reason, September seemed to get here earlier than usual. I remember how excited I used to be to go back to school. New clothes, and friends not seen since June. A regular back to school assignment was to tell the class what we did that summer. This got me thinking about some of the highlights of my summer: The Spirit of the Sea was definitely a highlight, showcasing our diversified and very talented musical community; Wings and Wheels at King George Airport with the Jason Buie Band with motorcycles, music, and sunshine on a perfect summer day; Chris Singer's backyard summer soiree featuring Al Davison, Glen Pearson, and Delaney Rose with over 60 steaks cooked on the barbie by Tony Veltri Sr. was one of the best parties ever; Ola Onabule presented by Phil Q with his scatting and throat singing was a world class experience; the grand opening of the renovated Kwomais Lodge with Ocean Park Day just down the street was a wonderful day of sunshine and music; Folk legend Shawn Phillips presented by Harriet Quint, followed by Al and his brother Jude Davison (Circo de Teatro) at West Beach Bar and Grill was a very special day; the White Rock Farmers Market every Sunday mixing music, wares, and community; walking on the promenade to the music of the Waterfront Concert Series; and breaking in the new hot spot in town, Five Doors Down, was lots of on going fun. With day after day of sunshine once it finally arrived. Looking ahead, there are many exciting musical events coming including Dan Hill (Sometimes when we touch) presented by Blue Frog Studios on Oct. 18th, and of course my pick of the week, The Twisters this Saturday, presented by the White Rock Blues Society when we dance the night away to this award winning band. And of course our many regular music haunts and the wonderfully talented musicians entertaining us every night of the week. My oh my, what a magical place we live in. See you out there. Best. Doug E
Doug E's - Pick of the week
The Twisters Saturday Sept. 11th presented by the White Rock Blues Society
This Saturday The Twisters on are coming to play at the Pacific Inn Hotel Rhumba Room. This talented blues band was sponsored by the White Rock Blues Society to attend the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee last February and represented the province of BC. The band was also up for 5 Maple Blues Awards in January and turned a lot of heads on awards night in Toronto at the Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory with an amazing performance. When they played to a sold out house this summer at the Playhouse ("We're not used to playing to soft seats." Hahaha) people were dancing in the aisle. Now is your chance to dance the night away to this incredibly talented ensemble led by David "Hurricane" Hoerl on harp and vocals, and also featuring the multi talented Brandon Isaak on guitar and vocals, Keith Picot on vocals and stand up bass (I love that deep sound!) and Chip Hart on drums. If you like to dance, you don't want to miss this one. Definitely a highlight to kick off the fall! See you there.
The White Rock Business Improvement Association (BIA) representing local merchants & businesses, will "Summersault" from summer into fall, during it's annual uptown block party "Summersault"on Saturday, September 11th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Come out and experience the "hidden treasures' that White Rock has to offer.
This event takes place over app. 3 blocks, from North Bluff Rd. (16th Ave) south along Johnston Rd. (152nd St.) to Thrift, including surrounding blocks to the east & west.
There will be something for all ages, including: a Kid's Fun Zone (behind Central Plaza), 3 stages, street entertainers, a *chili cook-off, BB Q's street vendors, food sampling, merchant specials, etc. *(For a small charge, chili lovers will get to try all competitors chili's & vote to decide the grand prize winner)
The "Tapestry" Main Stage (by the "Whale Wall") will feature headliner's "Blues Brothers Too", with their original U.S. Sheriff's car at 2:00 pm.
Some other great performers to take the main stage are: "the popular Dustcovers", Semiahmoo High's "So What", a creative young band who bring Jazz, Latin & Rock influences to their music, "Joe Given", a talented & versatile "teen idol" who appeals to all ages, local diva "Laura Bacon", who has worked with many well known international artists, the" Arthur Murray" dancers, "Champion Cheerleaders" and more!
Central Plaza will host an acoustic stage, with "Jam man Glen Pearson" & friends.
Hillcrest Mall features a Young Talent Stage coordinated by "Todd Brewer" & his "Kid's Rock program entertainers, along with other inspired young performers like " Jenny Kalichaarin".
Street Performers including "Sharky Modak", "Tommy Alto", Joe Given", & "Kenny Eckert" will bring their varied musical styles to several prominent locations on: George St., Foster & North Bluff, and Royal Square.
This is a "Rain or Shine" event. ( seating in is limited at outdoor events so you may want to bring your own !)
Delta Police Recruits Tiller’s Folly
Tiller’s Folly, a band steeped in the Celtic and Canadian tradition of folk music, is joining the Delta Police – Pipe Band, that is. The group will headline the pipe band’s third annual Celtic Gala, to be held on Friday, 29th October, 2010, at the South Delta Baptist Church, 56th Street, Tsawwassen. The concert, starting at 7:30 p.m. promises a variety of Celtic music from the group, the Delta Police Pipe Band, Clarion Creations Highland Dancers and the Delta Community Choir, with its youth choir, Tapestry.
Nolan Murray, Bruce Coughlan and Laurence Knight
It is not the first time that Tiller’s Folly has been involved with the police, for they were commissioned to write a song by the village of Kinlochbervie, Scotland, to commemorate their local hero, Robert McBeath, VC. After World War I, McBeath immigrated to Canada and was a serving member of the Vancouver Police Department when he was fatally shot while making an arrest.
The concert is a fundraiser for the internationally acclaimed Delta Police Pipe Band which has many national and international military tattoos to its credit, as well as standing invitations to tattoos in Russia, Scandinavia, Europe and Australia. Their scheduled overseas trip for 2011 is to the prestigious Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo, England, in May. This invitation is particularly pleasing as it is the Band’s fortieth anniversary. Travel expenses for the Band’s fifty members who will be participating, are paid for by the Band and the individual members. On arrival in the host country it is usual that all expenses are met by the host.
You can expect an interaction between the various acts and specialty items from elements within the Pipe Band. The staccato Drum Cadence has become an audience favourite and Dueling Bagpipes will feature Piper David All on the traditional pipes and Piper Zhongxi Wu on the Chinese Suona, a wind instrument with similar characteristics to bagpipes, but without the bag!
The audience can be guaranteed an enjoyable evening of Celtic variety, continuing the Delta Police Pipe Band tradition of presenting first class entertainment at a very reasonable cost.
Tickets for the concert are $25.00 and available from the following retail outlets: Grapes-4-U, 150-4857 Elliott Street, Ladner; My Party Rentals, 5666-12th Avenue, Tsawwassen; Celtic Treasure Chest at 1534 Foster Street, White Rock, at 5639 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, and #14-7550 River Road, Delta (opposite the Husky service station).
Tickets may also be purchased through www.ticketweb.ca or ordered by phone at (604) 940 5040.
Local Singer Recognized
South Surrey resident SHELBY NOBLE has had one of her songs chosen to advance to the next round in a song search conducted by the David Suzuki Foundation. Suzuki is creating a CD "Playlist For The Planet" with songs from some of the top recording artists in Canada. One independent artist will have their song chosen to be included on the disc.
Shelby Noble has been captivating audiences in the B.C. music scene for the past 10 years. Now at 18, her passion for singing, song writing, and guitar is having a wide range of fans take notice. She has been seen at various venues across B.C. including the Merritt Mountain Music festival, The Beat Music awards as a top ten finalist, The PNE Star Search as a five time semi-finalist and as an anthem singer for The B.C. Lions Football and Vancouver Canadians Baseball games. On the side of all her performing and relentless dedication she currently spends her time working on her original material.
Listen to Shelby' smusic (CLICK HERE)
To help you catch up to your favorites, here's their type of music, and where some of them are performing:
TUESDAY
This week
- Bluegrass Jam - Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the White Rock Legion 2290 152 St;
- Blue Voodoo - Every second Tues. at Jazzy Jones in Langley;
- Steve Kozak Trio - weekly at the Revel Room in Gastown; (Blues)
- Line dancing lessons 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Elks Hall;
WEDNESDAY
This week
- Acoustic Groove - weekly at Tap Restaurant; (Acoustic)
- Athenry - Coming soon again at the Elks Hall 4:00 to 6:30 PM; (Folk)
- Jason Buie weekly at the "Memphis Blues Barbeque House; (Blues)
- Jani Jakovac - weekly at the Washington Ave. Grill; (Acoustic);
- Christina Murray - Sept. 8th at Beecher St. Cafe; (Folk/Jazz)
- Glen Pearson - weekly acoustic jam at the West Beach Bar and Grill; (Acoustic)
THURSDAY
This week
- Crescent Moon Coffee House - Thursdays 8:00 to 11:00 at Kwomais Lodge; (Acoustic drop in)
- Al Davidson - weekly at the West Beach Bar and Grill; (Acoustic)
- Brad Hadley - every Thursday at the Ocean Beach Hotel; (Pop / Contemporary)
- Jazz Jammin - weekly at the Elks Hall 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM;
- Ed Johnson - weekly with Brickhouse at the Fairview and many weekends at the Yale; (Blues)
- Steve Kozak - weekly Blues Jam at the Yale; (Blues)
- Live bands - Thursdays at the Ocean Beach Hotel;
- Peter Montgomery - Thursdays at Jazzy Jones in Langley; (Acoustic)
- Glen Pearson - weekly Blues Jam at the Sandpiper; (Blues)
- WEST BEACH UNPLUGGED Songwriter's Showcase - with host Laine Henderson and guest Lorne Warr Sept. 23rd at Slainte's by the Pier;
- Working Stiffs, Joe Kool and Gale Force - September 9th at 8:00pm at the Cottage Bistro; (see below)
Coming soon
- Token Rhyme - Sept 16th, 7:30pm - Steveston Folk Guild - $8 at the door Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston BC;
- Chris Thornley & Bruce Hayne - Agent C and Top Secret - Sept. 30th Blues in the SAC at the Surrey Arts Centre Tix $20 - 604-501-5566;
- at Slaintes by the Pier; (Acoustic)
- Open Mic - first Thursday every month at Small Rituals Coffee - music and poetry 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM;
FRIDAY
This week
- The FabBefore - Sept. 10th at Iguana's; (Beatles covers);
- Adam Bowen - Sept. 10th eclectic one man band at the West Beach Bar and Grill;
- Bucket List Band - every Friday at Tommy Salsa's; (Classic songs)
- James Devon - Classical guitar, as well as echo laced ambient mixes and light jazz, 6 to 9 at the Five Corners Bistro;
- Brad Hadley - weekly at the Tudor Ale House at the Truck Crossing;
- Neil Harnett - Sept .10th at the Washington Ave Grill;
- Laine Henderson - weekly at Slainte's By The Pier(see below); (Acoustic)
- Karaoke - at the Sandpiper is the best place to dance on weekends in the "Rock";
- Ocean Beach Hotel - Every Friday Top 40 and hot dance tunes;
- Curtis Peterson - weekly at the Roadside Grill 5:30 to 8:30; (Acoustic guitar)
- Ranj Singh and the Discriminators - Sept. 10th at the Heritage Grill New Westminster;
- Tudor Ale House at the border features live music every Friday night;
- Youth Jam Session - presented by Todd Brewer School of Music for ages 8 to 17 (604-538-2295 for details);
Coming soon
- Sami Ghawi - Sept. 17th at Iguana's; (Acoustic covers and originals)
- Heidi McCurdy and Doug Towle - Sept. 17th at Uptown Lounge (19+) WR Community Centre 4:30 to 6:30 PM; (Jazz/Flamenco)
- Terminal Station - Sept. 17th at the Dublin Crossing; (Blues/Rock)
- Neil Harnett - Fri. Oct. 8th at Iguana's; (Adult Contemporary)
- Acoustic Groove - Uptown Lounge (19+) WR Community Centre Oct. 22nd 4:30 to 6:30 PM;
- Blue Voodoo - Nov. 5th at Sawbucks; (Contemporary Blues)
SATURDAY
This week
- BIA Uptown Block Party featuring the Blues Brothers and more - Sept. 11th 11:00 Am to 4:00 PM
- Blues Caboose with Randy Schultz and friends - Sept. 11th at the Crescent Legion;
- A Celtic Fantasy - Sept. 11th at the First United Church 15385 Semiahmoo Ave;
- James Devon - Classical guitar, as well as echo laced ambient mixes and light jazz, 6 to 9 at the Five Corners Bistro;
- The FabBefore - Sept. 11th at Iguana's; (Beatles covers)
- Brad Hadley - every Saturday at the Black Forest; (Pop / Contemporary)
- Neil Harnett - Sept .11th at the Washington Ave Grill;
- Laine Henderson - weekly Sept. 11th with special guest James Houston at Slainte's By The Pier(see below); (Acoustic)
- Mike Holbrook and Dan Stewart - Sept. 11th at Small Ritual Coffee Society;
- Jim Houston - Sept. 11th at Slaintes by the Pier; (Acoustic)
- Karaoke - at the Sandpiper is the best place to dance on weekends in the "Rock"
- Ocean Beach Hotel - Every Saturday Top 40 and hot dance tunes;
- Pancho and Sal - Sept. 11th at the West Beach Bar and Grill; (World / Spanish)
- Curtis Peterson - weekly at the Roadside Grill 5:30 to 8:30; (Acoustic guitar)
- Twisters - Sept. 11th at the Rhumba Room in the Pacific Inn; (Award winning Blues)
Coming soon
- Campbell Valley Country Celebration Sept.18th (see below)
- Sami Ghawi - Sept. 18th at Iguana's; (Acoustic covers and originals)
- Papa Sean and Joe Kool - Sept. 18th at the Princeton Pub in Vancouver;
- The Reckoners - Sept. 18th at Slaintes by the Pier;
- Terminal Station - Sept. 18th at the Dublin Crossing; (Blues/Rock)
- Jason Buie - "Almost Johnny Cash" - Sept. 25th at the Crescent Legion;
- Dave Phillips Sept. 25th at Slaintes by the Pier; (Acoustic)
- Token Rhyme - October 2nd, Crescent Legion Release Party for debut CD "Nothing is Sacred". Tix $10 (details to follow);
- Neil Harnett - Fri. Oct. 8th at Iguana's; (Adult Contemporary)
- Headlines - Halloween party Oct. 30th at the Central City Brew Pub;
SUNDAY
This week
- Brad Hadley - every Sunday afternoon at Jimmy Flynn's Celtic Snug; (Irish songs and Acoustic favorites)
- Heat Exchange - Blues every Sunday night at the Cloverdale Station Pub; (Blues)
- Steve Hovan (Fred Lennon) - Sept. 12th at the Farmers Market at the WR Community Centre;
- Irish Folk afternoon sessions weekly at Slainte's by the Pier; (Folk)
- Jazzy Jones - Sunday Blues jam at 4:00 PM in Langley;
- Ed Johnson - weekly with Brickhouse 9:00 PM at the Yale; (Blues)
- Steve Kozak - "Sunday afternoon Blues at The Revel Room" on Sundays at 3:00pm.
- Dennis Pook - weekly acoustic jam at Uli's; (Acoustic)
Coming soon
- Pancho and Sal - Sept. 19th at the Farmers Market WR Community Centre;
- Red Beans and Rice Jazz Band - Sunday Sept. 19th - 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Crescent Legion; (Traditional Jazz)
- Robert James - Ted Tosoff's Song Writers Series - Sept. 26th at Dublin Crossing;
- The Stomping Hot Jazz Band - Sunday Sept. 26th - 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Crescent Legion; (Traditional Jazz)
- Sue Beck and her Big Rockin Daddies - Oct. 17th 5:00 PM at the Rhumba Room;
MONDAY
This week
- James Adamick with guests - Mondays at Dublin Crossing;
- Bluegrass Jam in Langley every Monday night at the United Church at 5673 200th Street;
- Mario Brox invites you to "Concept Radio Show" Mondays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on CJSF 90.1 FM - SFU radio station.
Coming soon
- Dan Hill - Monday Oct. 18th presented by Blue Frog Studios; (more to follow)
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Beecher St. Cafe - 604-538-1964 Fine dining / music Wed. and most Thurs. is eclectic, soft and easy listening;
Belle's - 604-542-7037 has live music throughout the week in a rich Pub environment;
Carla's Cantina (formerly Chicken Bob's) - 604-671-8948 Tex Mex at 5 corners with Jazz Thursdays and most weekends;
Cielo's Tapas and Oyster's 604-538-8152 Fine dining to share in a cozy atmosphere of fun and music;
Charlie Don't Surf - 604-538-1988 has a diverse menu with fun and classic rock every day and night;
Cres.Beach Legion 604-535-1043 dinner and dancing Fridays; Free Pool and Jazz Sundays;
Deluxe - 604-542-5042 Exquisite casual fine dining with a cool musical vibe (Kitchen closes at 11:30 PM);
Derby Bar and Grill - 604-536-2878 has weekend dueling pianos
Earl's 604-536-8700 with the comment: "It's Earls. What else needs to be said?"
Iguana's - 604-538-2891- has fine food and live music with a light sound on Fri. and Sat.;
Ocean Beach Hotel has great pub food, lots of TV's, and music playing all the time;
Ocean Rock Bistro 604-536-2697 - Paninis, pizza, crepes and other delectable delights;
Ocean Park Pizza and Pub 604-536-9654 - Fine Pub fare with fun all the time and live music on special occasions;
Pearl on the Rock - 604-542-1064 Very fine casual dining in a rich ambience of music and laughter;
Roadhouse - 604-531-3167 Newly renovated with music and casual home cooked meals;
Sandpiper Pub 604-531-7625 has Jason Buie Tues; Jam night Thurs; Karaoke Fri and Sat;
Sawbuck's- 604-536-6420 - has Pub fare and live music Fri. and Sat.
Southpoint Pub - 604-541-2510 has Pub food, poker nights, TV's and live music on the weekends;
Taps Urban Cafe - 604-536-1954 - For a meal or appies with live acoustic Wed. and Jazz Thurs.;
The Vault - 604-576-4243 - for fine food and live music on Thurs., Fri., and Sat.;
Uli's - 604-538-9373 - What can I say? Fine food and always great fun!!
Washington Ave Grill (WAG) 604-541-4244 Fine dining in a vibrant environment with live music five nights of the week.
CD RELEASE PARTY - Emily Taylor Adams
Langley's EMILY TAYLOR ADAMS is having a big CD release party and you're invited.
Tuesday September 21 7-10 p.m.
Gabby's Country Cabaret Downtown Langley/Fraser Highway
Tickets $10.00 with proceeds going to "Stop Bullying" locally. The first 100 tickets sold become eligible for wonderful door prizes. Purchase your tickets now on line www.emilytayloradams.com
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