Sat Nite show
Just to augment Jim's review of the show- other highlights include: 1) Jim's performance! He played a number of new songs which sounded extremely well composed with some very intricate phrases and guitar riffs. His original songwriting talents especially were on display during this show (or maybe the intimate setting allowed the listener a better listen). Regardless, I hope we can pester him enough to release something soon! 2) I learned I'm not coordinated enough to play drums and make mean faces at Katrina at the same time. 3) After some drunk guy came in off the street and decided to play drums while Gordon (Preppy Relatives) was playing his songs, Warren (ex-drummer of PrepRel) walks in with a big smile on his face and shaking his head. I always knew he had perfect timing. 4) Besides 3), Gordon's performance was pretty damn amazing! I guess I never realized what sharp lyrical abilities Gordon posesses until this show (usually because I always constantly watched Warren during the PR shows). I'm glad he ditched his original 2-chord/15 min. composition idea in favour of playing his old tunes. He rates in my book of the top 5 Halifax songwriters. 5) Jim's Birthday cake that Katrina made! Yum! Yum! The smartest move you could make in 1996 is to ensure Katrina knows when your birthday is! NOT snowed-in in Halifax, Bob
Sanisoft/Preppy Relatives/Jim Cooper show
Just a quick note to let everyone know that Sanisoft will be playing a show with Preppy Relatives and Jim (formerly Best FChips) Cooper on Saturday, December 9. The show will take place at Bob Lori's Food Emporium (2202 Gottingen St) starting at 8- promising to end by 11 pm. The cover is only $2 and it is an all ages show, so there's no excuses not to go. It should be cool show. Gordon is promising a Preppy Relatives show unlike any anyone has ever seen. Sanisoft might (but it looks doubtful) actually have a tape ready for sale at the show. In any case, you can hear a sample of what's to come on James' show on CKDU tomorrow (Tues.) at 1:00. Bob Dan ps. If you are driving to the show, there's lots of free, lit parking in the lot across the street from the new Worwoods.
Re: rebecca west tour
hi so i've heard the rebecca west tour has been cancelled/postponed. what happened? i've heard they had some problems with allison getting a bad cold and then i've also heard they had really small crowds at some shows. i was really looking forward to seeing them here because well, duh, _burners on_ is probably my favorite record of this year. anyway, i was wondering if someone could tell me why they decided to pack it in. Apparently, there was no promotion for their shows and even worse booking arrangements. They forgot that old indie adage of DIY- or at least keep tabs on what other people are doing for you. Anyways, you'll be glad to know that they are working on Plan B (ie. a new ep). Bob
Chinstraps/Sanisoft/Best FChips
Finally, isis has seen it fit for someone to log on..gr... Anyways- an update on the show on Friday night @ The Oasis- it will be The Chinstraps, Sanisoft, and Best FChips (featuring our very own Jim Cooper!) So please, please come- you have my personal guarantee you will love the show. I can say that because I heard The Chinstraps practice last night and I heard what they have planned for the show- and you DO NOT want to miss it!! The show starts at 10:00-10:30 and its only $3! Emphatically, Bob
Rebecca West Tour Dates
I forget who, but someone asked about Rebecca West tour dates. These are VERY tentative- and most of the venues are not yet confirmed. However, this is as much detail as they currently have: Nov.6 Peterborough 7 TO (Horseshoe) 8 Kingston 9 Kitchener 10 London 11 St. Catherine's 13 Thunder Bay 14 Winnipeg (they must be using time travel) 15 'Saskatchewan somehere' 16 Edmonton 17 Calgary 18 Vancouver 19-21 possibly Seattle 22 Vancouver (Gastown Music Hall) 23 Kelowna 24 Victoria 25-29 road home or possible Seattle (popular place) 30 Thunder Bay (again?) Dec 1-3 TO/Ottawa and /or Quebec 4 Montréal Sorry this does not give much detail- but again, this is all the information that R. West has to go by now. I'll post a more updated one if I get one. Bob
