Most People Sleep:
Hello again. Not so long time no speak. Most people might be sleeping it being holiday time. I am mostly sleeping at this time. I get up later than most I imagine in fact. Today, I have been up for ages already. Why oh why. No answer, just me sitting up doing online banking and catching up with a few things, such as my friend Joe's' blog from Chile. Have a read if you please
HERE.
Also realizing that we are playing in a few short weeks again in Toronto and I have made no effort of any sort to get this show in order, so that is the new order of business I suppose. It will be at the Rivoli on January 18th and the band will be almost the same as the last shows, although maybe (read: probably) no Jeremy as he will be on "Fire" by then and unavailable for a long time forward. Lomow is coming along though and I suspect will have his folk duties increased to include some strumming along with his current shaking, rattling and toro watching.
Well, I hope everyone has had or is having a lovely holiday. Life here is pretty Aok I must say, nearly the time to make promises we cannot keep.
Well, well, well, I should go back to sleep,
jim,
Greetings:
A quick holiday time hello from Second Avenue. I created this long post from my parents house on the 25th but now here I am trying to see if the blog function in the Flock Browser works.
Photos:
I just put a number of photos' up on my Flickr site, so feel free to wonder yonder there for a look. They are are HERE . This one up there above is from Dec. 21st in Toronto. Dave Hodge gave me one of his HNIC baby blue jackets and as seen from the look on my face, I am thrilled to say the least.
Ok, off I go out into the great wide open world,
jim,
*(photo: james deslauries)
We're on a Road To Somewhere:
Just sitting on the train heading to Toronto for a Kathleen show and I noticed they have wireless on board; so what the hang, I will post from here. I brought my amp on board so I can get some tweaking done on it at Gord Toughs' house tomorrow afternoon.
Many, Many, Thanks:Thanks to everyone who came out for the shows on the weekend. We had a really great time and I appreciate everyone making the trek. Thanks also to Derrick, out "Tour Director" for the bus, I hope he provided you all with humourous conversing there and back.
Hey if anyone took photos' of either of those shows, feel free to pass them my way.
Some Show News for You:
This Friday we are heading out (sans Peter) to play at the
Sala Rosa opening for Howe Gelb. We are playing pretty early (9pm). Jeremy is moving from piano to drums for this one.
Howe Gelb and Voices of Praisew/ Jim Bryson Friday Dec. 15th
Sala Rosa4848 boul. St-Laurent Montreal
514.284.0122
Also, Howe will be playing Saturday at the National Library in Ottawa and Sunday at Lees' Palace in Toronto. Full Sno' Angel choir as well as Fred, Andrew, Dave and myself along for the ride.
Also, Next week a full band Toronto Show, the first in almost two years!!! Where did all the time go?
Justin Rutledge & Friends w/ Jim BrysonThursday, December 21stHorseshoe Tavern370 Queen Street West
Tickets available HERE!Well, ok, that is all for now, thanks again for checking in,
jim,
*(AV get his "Fash 'on)
Hey All:
Quick notes:
1. The Bus
IS running so if you are interested, please e-mail jon@kelprecords.com It is not too late, there are a few spots left. $10 get you up to the show and home safe. Ticket price separate from bus price.
2. I am on Rogers Daytime today: 11am, 3pm, 5pm, 11pm and Saturday at noon: new song and old song.
Have a great weekend everyone,
jim,
Black Sheep Details:
As you can see in the above banner ad, we are playing our annual holiday seasonesque type shows up at the Black Sheep Inn this weekend. The shows this year are with a stuffed full band. Jon Lomow is joining us on shakers, triangle and other percussion tools along with Jeremy Gara, Peter von Althen, Dave Draves and Jake Bryce. Lots of new songs and old songs and even a couple of songs other people wrote.
Advance tickets are available at both Compact Music locations in Ottawa and on-line at www.ticketweb.ca. Click
HERE for the TicketWeb link
As well, we are trying to get a bus going for the Saturday show, so please read on below regarding the details for that endevour.
Friday December 8thJim Bryson w/ Band (Jake Bryce, Dave Draves, Jeremy Gara,
Jon Lomow & Peter von Althen)w/ Andrew Vincent8pm doorsSaturday December 9thJim Bryson and Bandw/ JD Bartlett and John Higney8pm doors****BUS TO BRYSON ON SATURDAY****We have secured a bus to the Jim Bryson show on Saturday December 9th. Here are the details:
Bus leaves from
Dominion Tavern (33 York St.) at 8:30pm sharpBus returns from
Black Sheep Inn at 1:30amBus tickets will cost $10 return, and you can purchase these at the bus. To reserve your spot, please email jon@kelprecords.com ASAP---limited seating is available.
Please note, you must purchase your show ticket separately. Tickets are available at Compact Music (785.5 Bank St.) in advance and on online at TicketWeb
HERE!
Over and out, thanks for checking in,
jim,
