Another sojourn into Ontario for the APB! It's a good thing - the people out there love Aaron and it's always well worthwhile to get back there.
Sept. 26 - We meet up with the bus (owned by singer Johnny Reid) and hit the road for Kingston Ontario to a place we've never played before - The Ale House. Rustic old building - a lot of fun. Our opening act for tonight (and the next two nights as well) was Jessie Farrell and her band. It's always cool to have an opening act of people you like - especially considering I've just got to know Jessie having produced a track for her the week before.
Sept. 27 - Cowboys, London - The triumphant return to a club we played earlier this year. Once again - the crowd did not disappoint. Loud and proud - they made us and Jessie's band feel at home.
Sept. 28 - Jackhammers, Brantford - Friday night in Brantford!! A HUGE crowd... Jessie's final night with us. We dragged them up on stage for 'Hold My Beer'. Kylie and Jessie sang and danced. Ryland the bass player played my piano. Jesse Tucker (guitar) grabbed Mitch's other guitar. Jesse Godin (drummer) played tambourine. Cool.
Sept. 29 - Metcalfe - I think this was the last of the fairs this year. Our last chance for mini donuts.... I actually opted for a Pickerel burger - which was interesting but in a good way.
Sept. 30 - The Old Roxy Theatre, Mount Forest - We have played here before ... well ... actually outside in the parking lot behind the theatre but close enough. Our opening act was a fellow named Brian Burn. He sang for a rock band named I Mother Earth and is now showing another side to his musical arsenal - alt country. He and his band were fun to hang out with.
Oct. 1 - No gig - but our pal Mike Denny from Fusion 3 (Aaron's distributor) was good enough to treat myself, Mike Sanyshyn, Darren Parris and Scooter Findlay to dinner and a show at the CN Tower. It was a cooperative promotion between Churchill Wineries and Fusion 3 promoting an artist named Emilie Claire Barlow. She is a wonderful singer who's main focus is the "Great American Songbook".... so think Diana Krall or Ella Fitzgerald. She was great.... excellent band featuring Keiran Overs and Nancy Walker. I sat with Jaymz Bee and his friend Donna... he's a performer/ singer/ TV and radio host as well as man about town. Aftewards - a visit to The Orbit Room to see Kevin Breit and the Sisters Euclid.... a great band - the best thing happening in Toronto on a Monday night - they've been there 12 years - check 'em out!
Oct. 2 - Guelph University ..... Sorry - it was cancelled at the last minute..... I won't get into the reasons - I think an official explanation will be released on Aaron's website. Anyhow - it was a good excuse to get prepped for my next trip. More on that later.
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You didn't tell me you were at the Tower! You were only about 10 minutes from my place, and I totally could have gone to the Orbit Room that night, lol (that's still top of my list to check out!).
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