In this issue...
• Upcoming Events:
• Sarnia - April 19
• Alliston - April 19
• Oakville - April 26
• Tottenham- May 11
• Ottawa - May 10
• Toronto - May 31
• Newmarket - June 14
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Upcoming Events:
Just a reminder of the upcoming ArtsCan Circle Benefit Concerts. Please join us at an event in your area to help raise funds for ArtsCan Circle and show your support for all these wonderful volunteer performers!
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 Sarnia - April 19
Cabin Fever Concert
The Cabin Fever Concert
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Industry Theatre $10
Sarnia, ON
Scott Manery brings together some of Sarnia's best bands for an ArtsCan Circle Benefit Extravaganza. Performers include:
Scott Manery & The Barnburners
Rick Steeves
The 88's
Jim Chevalier
Rumblefish
Humbuckers
The Antennaes
Bootleg Radio
Tickets available at the door or in advance from:
Stokes Restaurant, Cheeky Monkey &
Sam the Record Man in Sarnia
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 Alliston - April 19
BADAS/S
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Songwriters-in-the-Round 8:00 p.m.
BADAS/S (Barrie And District Association of Singer/Songwriters)
Groundswell Coffee House $20 donation
96 Victoria St. West
Alliston, ON
BADAS/S formed six years ago from a group of dedicated and enthusiastic songwriters who wanted to help each other hone their craft. They've met monthly ever since! In true songwriter-in-the-round format they'll bring you the "Best of Badas/s". Sure to be a varied and entertaining night in a cozy intimate venue.
You'll hear songs from:
Don Bray, Paul Court, Alyssa Wright, Carol Teal & David Joyce,
David Zub, George Scott, Ron Belanger, & Ken Allen.
For Tickets/information call: Groundswell at (705) 434-0873
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 Oakville - April 26
Treasa Lavasseur & Many More!
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
The Moonshine Café
137 Kerr St. Oakville, ON
Info: The Moonshine Cafe at (905) 844-2655
4 p.m. to 2 a.m
Performing:
Treasa Lavasseur
Shawn Brush
James Clark Jones
The Heartbroken Souls
Nancy Dutra
Gail Obediah
and more!
This will be a fun night with a 50/50 draw and raffle for a Washburn 12 String Guitar!
"Treasa's powerful yet sensitive voice has great range - it can whisper, cry, soar with joy and blast you out of your seat - sometimes all in the same song...! "
-Ottawa Blues Society Newsletter
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 Tottenham- May 11
Wendell & Wheat
Sunday, May 11, 2008 2:00 p.m.
Katherine Wheatley & Wendell Ferguson House Concert
George Scott hosting - Tottenham, ON $20 donation
Katherine Wheatley & Wendell Ferguson are best of musical pals. Her heartfelt lyrics & stunning voice & his honest yet irreverent humor make their show moving & hilarious. One presenter said "A transcendent concert". Another said "She didn't leave a dry eye in the house. He didn't leave a dry seat".
For information/reservations contact George at
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 Ottawa - May 10
ArtsCan at Rasputins
Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:00 p.m.
Performers:
Kate & Hollis
Arthur McGregor with Wendy Moore
Missy Burgess with Alrick Huebener
Rasputins Folk Café $20 donation
696 Bronson Ave.
"If you like great stories, warm voices with a natural harmony blend, traditional sound with fresh new songs…then you’re bound to like Kate and Hollis." -Pat Moore, Host Weekend Warm-Up, CKCU FM 93.1
www.kateandhollis.com
www.missyburgess.com
www.ofcmusic.ca
For Information/Reservations contact:
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 Toronto - May 31
Sultans of String
Saturday, May 31, 2008 7:30 p.m.
Sultans of String House Concert & Dinner
Near Bathurst & Bloor, Toronto, ON
$50 Donation gets you dinner, wine and a show by this award-winning band!
An intimate up-close evening with the Sultans of String.
"Just awesome original gypsy-jazz flamenco!" -Mariposa Folk Foundation
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 Newmarket - June 14
Noah Zacharin
Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:00 p.m.
Noah Zacharin House Concert
Carol & Dave's, Newmarket, ON $20 donation
An intimate evening with "a wonderful songwriter and performer, and stunning guitarist" - Paul Mills
"like Bruce Cockburn, Ry Cooder, and Bonnie Raitt, Noah Zacharin possesses a virtuoso command of the guitar... world wise songwriting" - Minor 7th
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