Michael Pickett @ Artword Artbar (November 5, 2010)

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New Scantily Plaid CD: This One's For You

Recently, local Celtic trio (Ruth Sutherland, Bob Worrall, Doug Feaver) Scantily Plaid, released their latest disc, This One's for You.

This album is not your typical Celtic collection. It has more than your usual fiddles and bagpipes. Many of the tunes can be quite funky (Maui Medley, Big Jigs), and the tracks that Doug sings have a great folky feel to them (Ride the Wild Horses plus a cover of George Harrison's Here Comes The Sun).

Ruth's harp playing and angelic voice along with Bob's talented instrumentation and vocals add a wonderful flavour to whole collection as well. Highlights include Caledonia, Tha mi sgith (ha me ski), and a few traditional Celtic instrumentals.

The CD is available at their shows, Doug's solo shows, and through mail order.

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Below are a few live performances of the songs from the CD.







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Song Swap @ Moonshine Cafe

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Featuring, left to right:

Kim Koren, Frank Koren, Duane Rutter, Brennagh Burns on Stasis and Sometimes













Links: Duane Rutter - Brennagh Burns - Kim Koren - Frank Koren - More Kim Koren Stories - More Frank Koren Stories

Busted Flat 7th Anniversary Show @ Kitchener Boathouse (October 30, 2010) Part 2

This was an event to celebrate Busted Flat Records
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Links: Busted Flat - Romney Getty - Craig Smith - Duane Rutter - Lynn Jackson - Jay Semko - Sex Dwarf - Paul MacleodClick here for Part 1

Busted Flat 7th Anniversary Show @ Kitchener Boathouse (October 30, 2010) Part 1

This was an event to celebrate Busted Flat Records
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Links: Busted Flat - Romney Getty - Craig Smith - Duane Rutter - Lynn Jackson - Jay Semko - Sex Dwarf - Paul Macleod

More to come later . . .

Rachel Heart and Friends (CD Release Party) @ Lighthouse Festival Theatre (October 29, 2010)

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Rachel Heart (rhythm guitar- vocals), Will Macaulay (guitar), Carrie Ashworth (bass), Brad Jackson (drums)











Click here to see the opening act: George and Jess Murphy

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New Pete Van Dyk and the Second Hand Band CD + Videos

The new self-titled CD from local musicians, Pete Van Dyk and the Second Hand Band, is very hard to categorize. Luckily, the band deftly handles all of the musical moods with energy and skill.

Throughout the disc, one of the main constants is Pete's superb edgy voice (think a punkier Keith Richards). It adds a definite raw/emotional feel to the entire recording.

Country, folk, punk, rockabilly and more are explored by the boys with great panache. Highlights include the lead track Canadian Boy (it just oozes attitude), the catchy, mid-tempo Evangeline, and the extra-raw, infectious Cigarettes and Gasoline.
The CD is available at their show and also a download on bandcamp.com.

Below are a few video performance of the album tracks.





Links: Pete Van Dyk - More Pete Van Dyk Stories

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George and Jess Murphy @ Lighthouse Featival Theatre

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The duo was opening for Rachel Heart. Click here for that show.

David Celia and His Chums @ Staircase Cafe (October 27, 2010) Part 2

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Left to right: Joan Besen (Prairie Oyster) (keys, guitar on Afraid to Change), David Celia (vocals, guitar, keys on on Afraid to Change), Tim Jackson (bass), Cleave Anderson (Blue Rodeo) (drums)









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David Celia and His Chums @ Staircase Cafe (October 27, 2010) Part 1

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Left to right: Joan Besen (Prairie Oyster) piano, David Celia (vocals, guitar), Tim Jackson (bass), Cleave Anderson (Blue Rodeo) (drums)









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