Sorry I'm a day late with this, but I was unavailable due to illness for a couple days there. But here's a look at the rest of the week and what's out there for you to check out!
Tuesday April 21
After The Thaw Tour featuring Brzowski (Portland, ME) and Pour Man's Vision (Jason Blakeman and H.W., MA) with special guests Lyrical Bliss, Academy, Perilelle, Lordru (ex-The Misinformants, Detroit, MI) and DJ Fahrenheit 2040 (Detroit, MI)
Presented by Emily Copeland (from CJAM's Minced Meat show), this show is going to be packed. Some great underground hip-hop from New England teams up with some of the best from Windsor and Detroit for a beat party that will be one of the year's highlights, hands down. The whole show is being sponsored by Pete's Pipes in Windsor, so there will be giveaways all night long. Doors are at 9pm, 19+.
Ron Leary & "Mr. Chill" Kelly Hoppe
Aardvark's Blues Cafe (89 University Ave. West)
Ron Leary and Mr. Chill play a smattering of songs, with some choice covers mixed in with songs from Leary's brilliant debut CD, theroadinbetween, and Mr. Chill's fantastic Cold Testament.
The Last Trio
The FM Lounge (156 Chatham St. West)
Alan Penner leads a rotating cast of some of the city's finest players through jazz interpretations and beyond. A great chance to see some great live jazz and it's early too! It runs from 7pm to 10pm for those who don't want to make a late night of it on a Tuesday.
Clare Renaud's Session
The Kildare House (1880 Wyandotte St. East)
A real traditional Celtic feel to this impromptu jam session that has all the flair of a Cape Breton house party. You never know who's going to stop by with what instrument and play what song. And the beer ain't half band neither.
Open Mic with Stefanie Sarafianos
The Mill Tavern (3199 Sandwich St.)
One half of the sisterly duo Twisted Sisters, Stephanie leads a cast of musicians of all types of experience each week on the West end.
Open Mic with Andrew MacLeod
The Dominion House (3140 Sandwich St.)
Andrew MacLeod leads another Open Mic on the West end, showcasing many of the city's finest songwriters and drinkers.
Tuesday Night Music Club with Jamie Reaume
Twig N' Berries (2135 Wyandotte St. East)
The Golden Eagles' Jamie Reaume leads an all-star cast of local musicians through one of the city's wildest Open Mac jam sessions.
Wednesday April 22
The Peace Leeches, Vultures! and (wh)y.m.e.(??)
Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. West)
A special Earth Day show at the P-Hog. I reported last week in the Scene section of the Windsor Star that this night was supposed to be headlined by Montreal's Beast. But I've learned in the past few days that a booking error (definitely not in our favour) meant they had to cancel this show. Beast had a great time last time through here (playing some b-ball in the back alley with some regulars, as well as tour mates You Say Party! We Say Die!) so rest assured, they'll be back. In the meantime, the scheduled openers, Blenheim's simply magical The Peace Leeches and the inspired beats of (wh)y.m.e.(??) (who is rumoured to be unveiling his debut recording this night), are still going on with the show and are being joined by the new rock thunder of Vultures! Doors are at 9pm, 19+.
Daren Dobsky & Josh Zalev
Aardvark's Blues Cafe (89 University Ave. West)
Dobsky and Zalev lead an occassional all-star ensemble through a series of covers, from Led Zeppelin to Jeff Buckley, rock and roll to the blues.
Kenneth MacLeod & The Windsor Salt Band
The Dominion House Tavern (3140 Sandwich St.)
Kenneth MacLeod is a one-man musical wrecking crew. His talent is overwhelming and his intensity equally so. A variety of music, from East Coast to contemporary, with a supporting cast featuring Max Marshall on bass and Sally Zori on drums.
Thursday April 23
The Windsor Scene on CJAM 91.5 FM
Randi Irving continues to host the on-air version and multi-JAMMY Award winning companion to "The Windsor Scene", each and every Thursday evening from 6pm to 7pm, on CJAM 91.5 FM, Windsor's Campus and Community Radio Station. Hear tracks from some of Windsor's current musical stars as well as nuggets from the vault, not to mention live interviews and performances!
Ron Leary wsg Ray Whimsey (Toronto, ON) and Gianna Lauren (Halifax, NS)
Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. West)
Ron returns to one of his old stomping grounds with a great night of music at Phog. Now in the stages of writing and previewing possible song inclusions for his follow-up to 2006's masterful debut, theroadinbetween, Ron is joined by a couple of stand outs for this show. Toronto's Ray Whimsey used to be a resident of Windsor and aside from his outfit Ray's Right Fender, hosted Monday night's Open Mic Surgery for years (before handing it over to Leary, who in turn, handed it over to Tara Watts). They're also being joined by Ottawa-based, Halifax-bred songstress Gianna Lauren, for what should be a great triple header. Doors are at 9pm, 19+.
ALL-AGES: Sound Haven, Release The Sounds and Sam & Steph
The Chubby Pickle (762 Ouellette Ave.)
Couldn't really find out a whole lot about this show. Sound Haven appears to be a local electronic outfit - check out their MySpace for a sample of what they sound like. Release The Sounds - I have no idea. Couldn't find any evidence of their existence. And Sam & Steph - come on. Really? That was the best name you could come up with? I don't mean this as a put down on anyone's talent - for all I know Sam & Steph could be the best thing since sliced bread. But duo names like that just sound like its too people who aren't really doing this for anything more than to get in front of people and play a few covers. Now I know there have been some duos with names like this who have had successful careers (Bonnie & Delaney and Chris & Cosey to name a few), but I have to admit, seeing names like this turns me right off. But hey, maybe you know them, and maybe they are amazing live. I hope so. Doors are 7pm and this event is All-Ages, with tickets $5 at Door
Cancer Centre Foundation Charity Pasta Dinner with Client 9
The Mill (3199 Sandwich St.)
A special benefit pasta dinner with proceeds going to the Cancer Centre Foundation. The buffet begins at 6pm for this event, with entertainment starting at 8pm. Client 9 is an acoustic duo that features Robert Desmarais (The Wannadies) and Dale D'Amore (Guitar Army, The Spy's). Again, I don't usually promote cover acts, but this is very special event for a good cause in our community, so I'm mentioning it. It's $20 in advance or at the door (tickets are going fast!).
Huladog
The FM Lounge (156 Chatham St. West)
Always a great night of live jazz and funk jams by a group of Windsor's premiere players. Huladog have been at it for years now and they play the perfect blend of great jazz and booty shakin' funk.
Kelly "Mr, Chill" Hoppe, Tom Hogarth and Chris Borshuk
Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge (804 Erie St. East)
Mr. Chill teams up with the incomparable voice of Tom Hogarth as well as Chris Borshuk for this intimate showcase. A great night for dinner and some music.
Friday April 24
The After Party wsg New Stage Loop, The Treehouse Kids, and The Pounds
The Chubby Pickle (762 Ouellette Ave.)
The After Party are pure punk power pop, with MTV hooks and looks to boot. These guys have been picking up some great gigs and are building a loyal local following. Their joined by the hip-hop stylings of New Stage Loop, the emo electropop sounds of The Treehouse Kids and indie rock of The Pounds. Doors are at 9pm for this 19+ show, with tickets $5 at the door.
Alun Piggins (Toronto, ON) wsg The Heels
Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. West)
The former leader of early 90's Canadian band The Morganfields has made a life of constant touring to support his string of Replacements style rock and roll and with critical acclaim. Piggins always blows the doors off his shows at Phog, so this should be a good one.
Alun Pigguns: "Not Happening" (Live Video, March 2009)
Vultures! wsg My October (Toronto, ON) and Voodoo Mafia
The Coach & Horses (156 Chatham St. West, below Pogo's)
If you read the Windsor Star last Friday, you saw the article about baby Isaac Dauphin and the battle he's currently fighting to live with a heart defect. Isaac is barely a month old and he's already in for a life of surgery after surgery to keep his heart beating. This means medical fees sky high for his parents, Chad and Stephanie. The local music community is helping the couple out this Friday night with this special show. Cover is a minimum donation of $5 (feel free to donate more!) with all the proceeds going to the new parents to help with medical costs. This is truly a great event with some great music going to help a special little man get the medical attention he deserves.
(GrounD)
Empire Lounge (128 University Ave. West, above California Sushi)
DJ's Mach-X and J_Wild continue their weekly electronic collective and live collaboration night at the Empire, spinning the best in "epicness of EDM with techno, dubstep, house, scenester nu-rave, breakz and everything else you've come to expect from this dynamic team." Tonight, DJ Cameron Power shows up to mix it up with the (GrounD) crew.
Saturday April 25
Barzin (Toronto, ON) wsg Nick Zubeck (Toronto, ON) and Music Minus You
Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. West)
Barzin was a monster hit the last time he came through Windsor. With his intimate storytelling, he's been garnering comparisons to everyone from Bon Iver to Great Lake Swimmers (which is somewhat valid - Great Lake Swimmers' Tony Dekker plays on the records). Highly respected UK music mag MOJO recently picked his latest album, My Life In Rooms, as its Americana pick of the month, giving it 4/5 stars. He's joined by bandmate Nick Zubeck playing his own solo set as well as the sonic stylings of our own Ryan Fields under the banner of Music Minus You.
Barzin: "Leaving Time" (Official Video)
Harvesting The FAM presents
Perilelle and Tara Watts
Milk Coffee Bar (68 University Ave. West)
In conjunction with the Harvesting The FAM Festival's showcase Through Women's Eyes & Voices (a month long celebration of local women in song and photography), two of Windsor's emerging stars are showcased at Milk. Steph Copeland's trip-hop dream sounds under the banner of Perilelle have been enthralling local music goers for years and Tara Watts has released one of the finest Windsor albums in years recently, About Love. Should be a great intimate performance from two of Windsor's best musicians.
ALL-AGES: Call To Preserve (Rockledge, FL) wsg The Fitzpatrick Incident (Toronto, ON), The Advocate (Hamilton, ON), Waking Without Remorse and Tough Luck
The Chubby Pickle (762 Ouellette Ave.)
Florida's Call To Preserve play more NYC-style hardcore than the kind of metal that Florida's known for - hard, fast, tight yet melodic. Throw in some of the creme-de-la-creme of hardcore from Toronto and Hamilton, plus a couple from right here in Windsor, and you've got yet another stellar show put on by Rose City Promotions. Doors are at 5pm for this All-Ages show. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Call To Preserve: "Unsinkable" (Official Video)
Radio Adelaide wsg Far From Right, Far From Focus, Pulp City Inn, and Playing For Keeps
The Chubby Pickle (762 Ouellette Ave.)
Radio Adelaide has been leading the charge of late for Windsor's pop-punk crowd, taking their high energy shows on the road as far as Toronto. These guys definitely have the drive to take this act further than local, that's for sure. They're joined by more of Windsor's punk up-and-comers for what will sure to be a packed house. Doors are at 9pm, 19+, tickets are $5 at the door.
Radio Adelaide: "Bas Rutten" (Official Video)
Cowboy Dan, Lot 9 Brawl, The Gutter Hearts and The Rowley Estate
The Coach & Horses (156 Chatham St. West, below Pogo's)
Good to see the DIY punk ethic is still alive and well in Windsor. Cowboy Dan may be an odd moniker, but musically they're pretty exciting, well structured punk melodica, in the vein of bands like later Fugazi. Lot 9 Brawl is one of the longest running punk-ska bands in the city. The Gutter Hearts I'm really starting to dig, with their no-holds barred punk rock. It's very timless - it could be 1970's New York, 1980's Los Angeles or 1990's mid-west. The Rowley Estate is another aggro-punk-pop band who brings a real honesty to their songs. A great line-up of what Windsor punk has always been about. Doors are at 9pm and tickets are only $3 at the door for this 19+ show.
Sunday April 26
ALL-AGES: Aquila wsg Odium (Walkerton, ON), Burning The Day (Toronto, ON), Waking Without Remorse and Desertion
The Chubby Pickle (762 Ouellette Ave.)
This show is going to blow the ears out and the doors off. I've been really impressed with Aquila's sound - these guys are definitely getting ready to claim the mantle as Windsor's kings of metal (in fact, they may already). Their recordings sound top notch and they've been taking their show on the road for some time now. In fact, Odium has been a tour partner for many shows around Ontario now. The nu-blood of Windsor metal is here and Aquila is leading the onslaught. All hail, Aquila. The new kings are here. Doors are at 6pm for this all-ages event. Tickets are $5 at the door.
ALL-AGES: The Other Guys present The Record & Music Paraphernalia Show
featuring Kelly "Mr. Chill" Hoppe and Greg Cox
The Mill, 3199 Sandwich St.
10am to 4pm, $3 Admission
With the rise of interest in vinyl (records), this is a nice treat for a Sunday morning. Hanging out at The Mill, flipping through some cool old records, listening to tunes by Mr. Chill and his gun slinger, Greg Cox. Good times, folks.
SAC Songwriter's Circle
Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. West)
Another monthly installment of the SAC Regional Group, where host Glen MacNeil and local songwriters can network and share songwriting techniques. Starts at 7pm, admission is free - bring your songs!
Dusty
Aardvark's Blues Cafe (89 University Ave. West)
One of the city's premiere entertainers, hand down, he plays an impressive mix of songs, from outlaw country to rock and roll to a little dab of hair metal. Genuinely super dude with a great sense of humour.
Open Mic with Travis Reitsma
The FM Lounge (156 Chatham St. West, beside Pogo's)
"The Heartbreak Kid" will woo you with his own songs and share the stage for you to showcase your own at the venue formerly known as the Old Fish Market.
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