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SOCIAL LIFE 3
Cover Story>
• SCENE’s summer patio guide 2016
• SCENE’s summer picnic & park
guide 2016
Features>
• City council caught in scandal
Digest
Sci-Tech>
• Equal content for all: US net
neutrality fight heats-up
• Digest
The Listings
POP CULTURE10
Features >
• Jessica Mitchell sings from the
heart
• Get ready to dig TURF
• Lighthouse Festival: Blues By The
Water
• Vow Of Thorns Tour New CD
• Indie Wednesdays At Fitzrays
• Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back
• Sturgill Simpson Stays True To
Country
• Homegrown Spotlight At
Trackside
Scene&Heard
London’s Indie Pop Beat
The Listings >
Concerts /Limited Engagements
• House Bands / DJ’s / Karaoke
THE ARTS24
Features>
• RCR Museum marks key battle’s
100th anniversary
• Heroes, history, hilarity: Blyth
Festival 2016
• Akram Zaatari: All is Well at Museum
London
Art Beat
London’s Indie Art
The Listings > Visual Arts • Performing
Arts • Literary • Museums
3 shows for one grand price
$39 each or all 3 shows for $99
Table seating, refreshments available at your seat
July 21 - 30
100 year’s
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Aug 4 - 13
Sweet Soul
Music
Aug 18 - 27
Memories of
Hank & Patsy
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PHYSICAL REVIEWS20
• Pop CDs
• Classical CDs
• Books
THE CLASSIFIEDS22
PERSONAL LIFE23
Advice Goddess by Amy Alkon
ESTABLISHED IN 1989 JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016

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SCENE’S SUMMER
PATIO GUIDE 2016
Barney’s Lounge & Bar/Ceeps
671 Richmond Street (at Mill), 519-432-1425
Welcome to one of London’s hot spots. Originally called the CPR
Hotel, The Ceeps has been hosting good times since 1890. Barney’s
is a London institution and offers one of the best outdoor
eat/drink experiences in the city. Situated on Richmond Row.
The Church Key
476 Richmond Street, 519-936-0960
“Pub fare with flair” is what you’ll find here. Located adjacent
to St. Paul’s and across from the Grand Theatre, The Church Key
is the epitome of style and substance. The outdoor courtyard is
a beautiful oasis in the middle of otherwise bustling street life.
Boasts an impressive wine and beer menu and upscale - yet
affordable - comfort food.
Covent Garden Market
130 King Street, 519-439-3921
Maybe not your first choice when you think patio, but the
market has the largest outdoor patio in the core. With several
amazing eateries to choose from inside the market, all you
have to do is grab your grub and head outside to one of the
many picnic tables.
Crabby Joe’s Downtown Tap & Grill
276 Dundas Street, 519-645-4880
A dependable downtown mainstay, Crabby Joe’s in currently
elbow-deep in their Burgerlicious promo. Smokey bacon poutine
burger? Yes, please. Their super casual patio faces Dundas.
Crossings Grill & Pub
1269 Hyde Park Road, 519-472-3020
Crossings offers a peaceful dining experience and well-appointed
patio in north London. Atmosphere is upscale, but
comfy; over 30 beers on tap makes this a fantastic meeting
place for friends.
Fellini Koolini’s & The Runt Club
155 Albert Street, 519-642-2300
An Italian-style eatery just off Richmond Row that serves up
traditional Mediterranean fare in a homey setting. Great prices
make this place a hit with professionals who love quality lunch
fare like and BBQ’d baby back-rib grilled cheese sandwiches.
COVER STORY
Fitzrays Restaurant & Lounge
110 Dundas Street, 519-646-1112
Super location, kitty-corner from Bud Gardens, Fitzrays a favoured
joint for Knights fans. It also has solid pub fare and live
music many nights of the week.
The Gourmet Deli
285 King Street, 519-204-7252
Small patio here, but worth a mention since this is a great
place to go for sandwiches. Among best and tastiest selections
in London, in addition to a friendly, attentive staff.
Grinning Gator
391 Richmond Street, 519-672-5050
Live entertainment, whether music, dancing, open mic or karaoke
happens here every night of the week. The patio, facing
Richmond, is fantastic and a great locale for enjoying tunes,
beverages, and good, old fashioned people-watching.
Jack Astor’s
660 Richmond Street, 519-642-0708
One of Richmond Row’s well-traversed hangouts, Astor’s has
a huge elevated patio and serves up better than average pub
food. Hint: try the chicken fingers!
Joe Kool’s
595 Richmond Street, 519-663-5665
Yes, Kool’s has a patio, and you want to be there! Joe Kool’s has
been around for over 30 years, so if you haven’t been here, you
need to get out more. The tried-and-true establishment has an
appealing outdoor bar with a funky beach theme.
Lavish + Elevate
238 Dundas Street, contactclublavish@gmail.com
Lavish welcomes party people from the LGBTQ community!
Here, you will find incredible music and bar in a well-persevered
heritage building. A few years ago, the bar expanded
and opened its rooftop patio, Elevate, quickly attracting even
more regulars who love to dance and mingle under the stars.
Marienbad Restaurant/Chaucer’s Pub
122 Carling Street, 519-679-9940
Steeped in history, Marienbad is housed in the original Lon-
don Free Press building, later a hotel and home to the Farmer’s
Almanac periodical. The beloved European-styled eatery we know
today has been in operation since 1974 and has a quaint patio facing
Carling Street.
Mykonos
572 Adelaide Street N, 519-434-6736
One chill patio, Mykonos offers Greek and Canadian comfort food
in-house or under an expansive covered outdoor dining room.
Tiny lights, folk art, attentive hostesses and live music and poetry
makes Mykonos a true gem located just on the outskirts of the Old
East Village.
Toboggan Brewing Co.
585 Richmond Street, 519-433-2337
Housed in the old Jim Bob Ray’s building, this onsite microbrewery
is worth checking out, whether or not you’re a fan of the suds. Enjoy
fresh beer and locally-produced food in the beer garden overlooking
Richmond Row. Recommended.
- Chris Morgan
JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016 CELEBRATING 27 YEARS
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SCENE’S SUMMER PICNIC
& PARK GUIDE 2016
Fanshawe Conservation Area
1424 Clarke Road
Managed by the Upper Thames River Conservation
Authority, Fanshawe has a large
day-use area with pavilions, a shelter, playground,
canoe and kayak rentals, great fishing,
and multiple hiking/biking trails (fees
applicable).
The Forks
331 Thames Street
There’s plenty of green space surrounding
the expansive splash pad in the heart of the
city. The Forks also has a playground, a covered
picnic shelter, washrooms, and a fabulous
view of the Walter Blackburn Memorial
Fountain. A footpath/bike trail leading underneath
the bridges leads to Harris Park,
which has a gazebo and an unencumbered
view of the river. Visitors are also within
walking distance to Museum London, the
Covent Garden Market, and other downtown
attractions.
Gibbons Park
2A Grosvenor Street
A slice of heaven on the Thames, just south of
Western University where picnic blankets can
be seen dotting the lawns on any given day.
Gibbons has a splash pad, pool, playground,
tennis courts, washrooms, and a picturesque
footbridge over the river.
Greenway Park
50 Greenside Ave
Greenway boasts ample space and shade
close to the Thames, and an off-leash dog
park a short walk away. Here picnickers will
find a playground, washrooms, and a large
deck overseeing the river - a popular place
to watch waterfowl and people canoeing by.
Kiwanis Park
Entrances at 1475 Brydges Street, 1545
Trafalgar Street, 1580 Gore Road, and
Kiwanis Park Drive
This massive park in Southeast London has
two splash pads, picnic shelter, walking trails,
playgrounds, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds.
McMahen Park
640 Adelaide Street North
A charming park next to the rail yard with a
wading pool, baseball diamonds, a batting
cage, horseshoe pits, and picnic shelter. Mc-
Mahen fronts Carling Heights Optimist Centre,
which has a large skate park, playground,
and access to the community centre which
has a pool and other amenities.
Meadowlily Woods
120 Meadowlily Road South
A beautiful environmentally sensitive area
with unique heritage features including the
mill ruins (ca. 1840), the Park Farm homestead
(1848) and the Meadowlily Bridge
(1910), one of the first iron bridges ever constructed
in London. Extensive walking paths
beg to be explored.
Springbank Park
1085 Commissioners Road West
London’s largest park has many amenities including
gazebos, picnic tables, bike paths and
walking trails, a wading pool, washrooms, a
concession stand - and even a miniature train
sociallife
and carousel for the little ones to ride. A renovated,
completely accessible playground - the
city’s biggest - was recently opened. It’s the
perfect location for families wanting to make
a day out of it as Storybook Gardens is on site.
At the easternmost edge of Springbank Park
there are outdoor flower beds, picnic tables,
and an indoor Civic Gardens Complex full of
exotic plants that is open to the public weekdays
from noon to 3pm that you can visit after
your picnic.
Thames Park
15 Ridout Street South
Nestled in the valley between Ridout Street
and Wortley Road and surrounded by trees,
Thames Park has a playground, picnic tables,
a community garden, tennis courts, and a
large outdoor pool with a waterslide.
Victoria Park
580 Clarence Street
Hosting major London festivals such as Sunfest,
Home County, International Food Festival,
Ribfest, Kids’ Expo and more, Victoria Park
is also utilized on a daily basis by those on
their lunch break. It’s a nice getaway amongst
the trees in the middle of the busy workday.
Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills
Entrances at 696 Wellington Road, 1196
Southdale Road East, 485 & 700 Pond
Mills Road, 224 Worthington Ave
A quiet retreat into nature surrounded by a
major urban centre - Westminster Ponds/
Pond Mills is a truly special place. London’s
largest public environmentally sensitive area
has extensive wetlands and walking trails
including a boardwalk. With more than 200
different species of birds recorded in the area,
it’s perfect for bird watching.
*In addition to these well-known spots, London
has well over 200 neighbourhood parks
of various sizes and amenities. Dust off that
picnic basket, throw some ice in your minicooler
and get rolling. See you outside this
summer!
- Amie Ronald Morgan
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ESTABLISHED IN 1989 JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016

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T
CITY COUNCIL CAUGHT
IN SCANDAL
MAYOR MATT BROWN AND COUNCILLOR MAUREEN CASSIDY
RECENTLY ADMITTED TO HAVING AN AFFAIR
he news was made public
at a hastily organized press
conference on June 14, after
a council meeting in which
Ward 5 Councillor Maureen Cassidy
resigned from her position
as London’s deputy mayor.
At the conference, Cassidy
explained the reason for her resignation:
a brief, “inappropriate”
relationship with Mayor Matt
Brown several months prior.
Brown wasn’t long in responding.
“In recent days there have
been rumours circulating about
my private life,” the mayor’s
statement began, and by the
time he was done, the spectre
of scandal had returned to 300
Dufferin Ave.
Longtime London residents
could be forgiven their collective
indignation in the days that
followed. Their frustration was
born, at least partially, from the
city’s association with political
scandal, a reputation that has
dogged consecutive municipal
administrations since the late
1990s.
But this time, the mood was
different. Both Brown and Cassidy
campaigned on platforms
of honest governance and transparency
during the 2014 election
campaign, and although
they came clean before being
outed, it was clear from the
outset that public trust has
been, in some way, damaged
by the scandal.
Greg Stewart, London’s
new integrity commissioner,
agreed. In a report released
on June 21, Stewart – who
only recently had taken up his
position – found that Brown
and Cassidy violated three sections
of the city’s code of conduct.
“The mayor and deputy mayor
have each, separately, disclosed
that for a period of time, they
together, engaged in what they
have referred to as an inappropriate
relationship,” Stewart
wrote in his report.
“In light of this disclosure,
I believe that to conduct any
further search for details would
be to engage in an exercise in
seeking out the salacious details
of the situation – an exercise
which, other than satisfying curiosity,
would serve no purpose,”
he wrote.
While no further investigation
was pursued, councillors unanimously
voted to reprimand
Brown for his conduct.
Following their announcements,
both Brown and Cassidy
took unpaid leave from their
posts. But after eight days, the
mayor returned to the job, eager
to resume his duties while endeavoring
to be mindful of the
affair’s lasting consequences,
both politically and personally.
“The expectation [of integrity]
as we came into office was entirely
fair,” Brown told the audience
of a local radio show.
“Part of me taking responsibility
for what’s occurred is exactly
that, talking to Londoners as
openly as I can about a situation
that occurred, and it’s about restoring
trust,” he said.
The mayor also said that he’d
reached out to council members
in hopes of beginning to repair
the damage done to their working
relationships, but declined
to comment on whether he felt
his former deputy should return
to council.
“It’s a decision that I’m not going
to weigh into. I know that
she’ll make the decision that is
right for her when she’s ready
to,” Brown said.
To date, Cassidy hasn’t revealed
when she plans to resume
her political duties, but
several other councilors have
publically stated their misgivings
about Brown’s ‘business-asusual’
return to city hall, among
them Ward 6 Councillor Phil
Squire.
“I don’t think everything’s the
same,” Squire said of the affair.
“I think there’s a different view
of this council now. I think there
were high expectations in terms
of integrity, going in. And I think
people are now going to be
looking at us to see if we maintain
that high level of integrity,”
he said.
Regardless of Cassidy’s decision,
questions about the mayor’s
political integrity, as well as
the longer lasting consequences
of this latest city hall scandal are
certain to follow council through
to the next municipal election.
Deb Matthews, MPP
London North Centre
Working hard for
a stronger Ontario
242 Piccadilly Street | 519-432-7339 | debmatthews.ca
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DAYS GUIDE
JULY 28
I represent London…
- Chris Morgan
JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016 CELEBRATING 27 YEARS
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A ribbing good
time at
London Ribfest
There’s no better way to indulge a love
of barbeque than the London Rib Festival,
which takes place in Victoria Park, between
11am and 11pm, on July 28-August 1. A
mainstay of London’s annual event calendar,
London Ribfest celebrates its 30th anniversary
this year as Canada’s first rib festival.
The contest between the top ten ribbers
is an interesting focal point for the wellattended
occasion, but most people come
out to enjoy the tastiest barbeque north of
Michigan. But if roasted meat isn’t on the
menu, there are many other food options
at the festival, including an all new vegan
pavilion. Visitors can relax and have a cool
one in the comfort of the beer, wine and
coolers garden, as well as enjoying live entertainment
from some of the city’s favorite
musical acts. Midway, Expressions in Chalk
street painting performance and timbersports
demonstrations will also be part of the
festivities. Admission to Ribfest is free. For
more information on the festival, call 519-
432-5189 or visit the event page online.
Charity Golf Classic
for
Over $30,000
in prizes!
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Donated bikes,
helmets and
safety tips for
new students at
Eagle Heights
New Syrian students got a lesson in bicycle
safety - and had fun doing it - at a
‘bike rodeo’ hosted by Eagle Heights Public
School on June 16. Organized by Sergeant
Sherri Baltzer of the London Police Service,
whose two children attend Eagle Heights,
the bike rodeo had the children learning
bike handling skills, hand signals and
road safety. Sergeant Baltzer teamed by
with Lorie Shook, a support councilor at
the school, to collect bike donations in the
months leading up to the event, and the
bikes were refurbished by teacher Graham
Holmes and his son. Majida Shahatto of
the Cross Cultural Learner Centre, translator
Alia Awaysheh, and an Arabic-speaking
teacher were on hand to help communicate
effectively with the students. Each participant
was also fitted with a new helmet,
generously donated by the Brain Injury
Foundation of Ontario.
Wednesday
July 13, 2016
Please join us for this year’s
West Haven Charity Golf Classic
• Unique format -
• 6 Holes Best Ball
• 6 Holes Scramble
• 6 Holes Alternate Shot
• Compete in 2 person teams.
• $250 per player includes golf, cart,
prizes, lunch and gourmet dinner.
“I’ve always enjoyed this tournament - it’s fun, well organized and the food is fabulous!” - David
The food at this golf event is the best in the city and the format is one-of-a-kind. Overall, a great
day and the best charity tournament I play in each year.” - Ron
All golfers have a chance to win a
2017 Family Membership at West Haven Golf & Country Club!
Register by May 13th to save $25 per golfer!
Phone: 519-472-6381 Email: events@huttonhouse.com
Website: www.huttonhouse.com
DIGEST
Shoppers LOVE.
YOU. Run for
Women a success
More than 400 runners and walkers
pounded the pavement in Harris Park on June
12 for women’s mental health. Led by the
175-strong Team Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers
LOVE. YOU. Run for Women was organized
in partnership with The Running Room
in support of Perinatal Mental Health Care
at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC)
Women’s Program. A $25,000 cheque from
online donations, shoe icon sales at Shoppers
Drug Mart, and a $7,050 cheque raised
through a soccer tournament held two weeks
prior were presented during the event. “For
too long, mental health issues were often associated
with stigma and in some cases were
not recognized as a true illness by society.
Fortunately - with renewed focus and events
like this run - together we are making it acceptable
to talk about the effects of mental
illness and helping those who are suffering
to find the support they need,” remarked Fel
dePadua, owner of the Oxford/Hyde Park
Shoppers Drug Mart. The funds will increase
accessibility to mental health services at LHSC
by building group programming, online resources,
and improving clinic space.
Got an unused
bike? Donate it to
a worthy cause!
Pulse Spin Studio needs your help to give
wheels to those who need them. Last year,
the Wortley Village-area indoor spin bike
facility gave away almost 200 free bicycles
to people in the community, and this year
hopes to bring that number to at least 250-
300. Pulse owner Shayne Hodgson repairs all
of the donated bikes himself. “We are aiming
to collect as many used, working bicycles as
we can by the end of September. In addition,
SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. RUN PARTICIPANTS STRIKE A POSE IN HARRIS PARK ON JUNE 12
we are calling out to London and area businesses
to provide monetary donations so we
can purchase parts for the donated bikes,”
Hodgson said. The Big Bike Giveaway will be
held at the green space at Wortley and Elmwood
on October 2, 12pm-3pm. Anyone is
welcome to stop by and be paired up with an
appropriate bike on a first-come, first-served
basis (one bike per person; you must be in attendance
to receive a bike). The event cannot
happen without your help. Call or text 519-
200-5496 or email pulsespinstudio@mail.
com for more info.
Don’t hide your
Pride, London!
London’s biggest celebration of the lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirited
community takes place July 14 to 24 in multiple
venues around town. There’s a lot of
exciting things planned for this year’s Pride!
Events of note include the Pride Art Show at
The Arts Project (July 12 - 24, opening reception
on July 14, 7pm-10pm), Comedy Night
at Yuk Yuk’s with comedians Ashley Moffatt,
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Ted Morris and JJ Liberman (July 15, 8pm),
Pride Colour Party Celebrating Women’s Pride
at Lavish Nightclub (July 15, 9pm), Pride
Night with the London Majors baseball game
at Labatt Park (July 15, 7:35pm), Pride 2016
Awards Festival at The Cornerstone (July 16,
7pm-9pm), and the London-Middlesex Roller
Derby Pride Bout at Medway Arena (July 16,
1pm-5pm). The 22nd Annual Pride Parade
takes over the downtown streets July 24,
beginning at Western Fair District at 12:30pm
and making its way north on Ontario Street,
west on Queens Ave, north on Wellington to
Wolfe Street before arriving at Victoria Park.
Download your Pride Guide at online at Pride
London.
Canuck advocates
report on
government
abuses
Two high profile Canadian human rights
advocates have released a second damning
report after a decade-long investigation into
human organ harvesting in China. Lawyer
David Matas and former Canadian Asia-Pacific
Secretary of State David Kilgour started
looking at organ harvesting accusations
against China’s government in 2006, and
released their findings in widely publicized
findings a year later. More recently, the two
investigators released a more comprehensive
report, which outlines how the number
of China’s annual organ transplant surgeries
far surpasses Beijing’s official estimate
of 10,000. The report also documents how
members from certain groups – the Falun
LONDON PRIDE TAKES PLACE BETWEEN JULY 14 – 24
Gong religious sect, for example – are disproportionally
targeted for organ harvesting.
- Amie Ronald-Morgan and Chris Morgan
ESTABLISHED IN 1989 JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016
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A
SCI-TECHFEATURE
EQUAL CONTENT FOR
ALL: US NET NEUTRALITY
FIGHT HEATS-UP
decision reached on June 14 by a three-judge
panel at the US Court of Appeals supported the
Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) assertion
that high-speed Internet service can be regulated
as a utility.
The case, the latest in a series of ongoing legal battle
that pits Internet service providers against pretty much
everybody else, has wide-ranging implications for the
evolving digital frontier of the 21st century.
In an era of shifting societal values and norms, the appeals
court ruling is important because it supports the
popular and commonsense notion that Internet access
- like access to electricity and water - should be considered
sacrosanct.
Net neutrality is a powerful idea. The concept of
barring service providers from blocking, censoring or
discriminating against certain kinds of content is important
because it places a regulatory check on the providers’
influence.
Under the principle of net neutrality, companies that
deliver Internet access to most homes and businesses
are prohibited from favoring one website over another
and prevented from punishing sites because of their
business practices or political positions.
The appeals court judges who ruled in favor of net
neutrality – and the FCC’s policing of service provider
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practices - emphasized the importance of the Internet
as an essential communications and information platform
for consumers.
“Over the past two decades, this content has transformed
nearly every aspect of our lives, from profound
actions like choosing a leader, building a career, and falling
in love to more quotidian ones like hailing a cab and
watching a movie,” Judges David Tatel and Sri Srinivasan
wrote in their decision.
It was the creation of FCC rules in early 2015 that started
the legal battle which led to the most recent court
proceedings. Internet service providers sued to overturn
regulations they claimed would hurt their businesses
and went far beyond the government’s authority to enforce.
The June 14 ruling was an important win for supporters
of net neutrality, but the litigiousness over FCC regulations
is far from over. The cable and telecom industries
have signaled their intent to challenge any unfavorable
decision, possibly taking the case all the way to the Supreme
Court.
Immediately following the appeals court ruling, AT&T
said it would continue to fight.
“We have always expected this issue to be decided by
the Supreme Court and we look forward to participating
in that appeal,” said David McAtee II, the senior executive
vice president and general counsel for AT&T.
For now, the decision limits the ability of broadband
providers to shape the experience of Internet users. In
the absence of net neutrality rules, service providers
could be inclined to deliver certain content on the web
at slower speeds, for example, making the streams on
Netflix or YouTube buffer or shut down.
Advocates inside and outside government argue that
such business practices by service providers would create
fast and slow lanes on the Internet, subjecting businesses
and consumers to extra charges and limited access
to content online.
“This is an enormous win for consumers,” said Gene Kimmelman,
president of the Washington, DC-based public
interest group Public Knowledge, which works to ensure
universal access to affordable and open networks.
“It ensures the right to an open Internet with no gatekeepers,”
he said.
The 184-page ruling also opens a path for new limits
on broadband providers beyond net neutrality. The
FCC has proposed privacy rules for broadband providers,
curbing the ability of companies to collect and share
data about broadband subscribers.
Google and Netflix support net neutrality rules and
have warned government officials that without regulatory
limits, broadband providers will have an incentive
to create business models that could harm consumers.
The tech companies argue that broadband providers
could degrade the quality of downloads and streams of
online services to extract tolls from web companies, or
to promote unfairly their own competing services.
- Chris Morgan
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#TryBeatingMeLightly
campaign goes viral
After Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology proposed legislation
permitting men to “lightly” beat their wives or other
women in their care, photographer Fahhad Rajper began
capturing images and conversations with women describing
how they would respond should a man attempt to beat them.
The photo project, entitled #TryBeatingMeLightly, quickly
went viral across social media, sparking a global conversation
about the treatment of women and girls. Fahhad told reporters
that he felt his campaign was simply part of his duty “as a
WOMEN DESCRIBED THEIR REACTION TO POTENTIALLY BEING
BEATEN “LIGHTLY” IN CAMPAIGN OPPOSED TO A NEW PAKISTANI LAW
human” to bring more attention to the problem of domestic
violence. Cindy Dyer of the NGO Vital Voices - a group dedicated
to combating violence against women and enabling
women to become community leaders - noted the problem
is definitely a global one, which can look very similar whether
you’re in Pakistan or the United States.
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design has a separate 8-inch woofer to express bass tones
and a 3.5-inch Piezo tuner for high notes. It works with most
Bluetooth-enabled devices, including iPods and tablets, and
has USB flash and SD card reader. Two 1/4-inch microphone
inputs make the device perfect for karaoke. Composite stereo
input and output connections allow users to port in and out
of the speakers as required ($229.95). Visit Forest City Surplus
in person or online for more details.
Calgary’s Beakerhead
2016
From September 14-18, Beakerhead 2016 will bring together
art, science and engineering experts and exhibitions
from around the world for interactive displays, entertainment
and discussion in Calgary, Alberta. Those in attendance can
experience a “spectacle of unusual proportion”, including
65 mechanical sculptures, street theatre, odd and interesting
foods, and a host of fascinating creations and acts. Most
events are free to attend, but some require tickets, including
SCI-TECH DIGEST
BEAKERHEAD CELEBRATION IS “A SMASH UP OF
SCIENCE, ART AND ENGINEERING”
a special dinner created using very unusual cooking methods,
and a rock ‘n’ roll-inspired history of space exploration hosted
by Jay Ingram, former host of the Discovery Channel’s Daily
Planet. A highlight of Beakerhead is ‘Beakernight’, where the
streets are filled with light and live music, and revellers can
see a robotic whale, a hamster wheel-powered tricycle, and
Calgary’s own Blazin’ Lily Gals and their fire-breathing botany.
Ransomware incidents
on the rise
In May and June, students and staff at the University of Calgary
were unable to access their data and email after hackers
infected a number of computers and servers. Researcher
and teacher Patrick Feng found his Dropbox files had been
encrypted, along with “a ransom note demanding bitcoin to
unlock them”. So-called ‘ransomware’ attacks are becoming
more common, said James Scott of Washington’s Institute for
Critical Infrastructure Technology, especially in educational
institutions where overlapping public and private networks
can create vulnerabilities. Scott also noted that “universities
are a huge target for China because of their advanced
research”, making China a prime suspect in the University of
Calgary attack. Feng’s advice for computer users is to know
the risks, take precautions, and regularly back up essential
data, a practice that allowed him to restore his Dropbox files
without paying any ransom.
Millions have web
account information
stolen
Breach notification website LeakedSource.com reported in a
recent blog that account information for 45 million Internet
users across more than 1100 websites had been stolen by
hackers in February. All domains of Internet developer VerticalScope
were affected, including popular websites such as
Mothering.com, Motorcycle.com, and Techsupportforum.com,
leading LeakedSource to speculate that too much data on interconnected
servers may have allowed hackers to access multiple
servers once they gained access to one. While most stolen
passwords were stored using encryption, analysts say the vast
majority use only weak encryption that a determined hacker
could bypass. A statement from VerticalScope acknowledged
the LeakedSource report, and said the company was working
with law enforcement agencies to begin an investigation.
Worried users can go to LeakedSource.com and search their
own username, e-mail address or other data to see if their
information or accounts may have been compromised.
scitech
Physicians warn of
‘nightmare bacteria’
The discovery of a ‘superbug’ earlier this year was startling
to US officials because a bacterium, resistant to all forms of
antibiotic medicine, had not previously been encountered in
the country. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
reported that the new bug was resistant to every treatment
in the modern physician’s arsenal, including Colistin,
known as an antibiotic of last resort for doctors fighting socalled
‘nightmare bacteria’. The drug, effective against antibiotic-resistant
bacteria since the 1950s, failed to affect a form
of E. coli bacteria known as CRE that contains a gene resistant
to Colistin. Officials warn this could lead to the “emergence
of truly pan-drug resistant bacteria” - microbes impervious to
any drug physicians can deploy against them.
Pentagon steps up
cyber offensive against
Islamic State
A new cyber task force launched by the Pentagon will give
the US and their allies a decisive advantage over Islamic State
(IS) militants, both in cyberspace and on the battlefield.
Dubbed JTF-Ares, the task force brings together experts from
all military branches to accelerate the cyber offensive against
IS and “physically and virtually” isolate the group. Cyber attacks
have already been used to interfere with IS command structures,
overload IS networks, interrupt militant supply chains in
Syria and Iraq, and even change orders to enemy combatants.
“There’s no bang, and there’s no explosion,” said James Lewis
from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, but
THE PENTAGONʼS NEW TASK FORCE WILL FIGHT
ISLAMIC STATE IN CYBERSPACE AND ON THE BATTLEFIELD
cyber-attacks nonetheless grant a decisive military advantage.
Lewis added that additional resources under JTF-Ares in terms
of expertise and workforce development will greatly increase
the power and efficiency of American cyber-attacks.
Periodic table
grows by four
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry announced
the names of four new elements on June 8. Christened
Nihonium (Nh), Moscovium (Mc), Tennessine (Ts) and
Oganesson (Og), the elements received the atomic numbers
113, 115, 117 and 118. Elements are named after mythological
concepts or characters, a mineral or similar substance, a
place or geographical region, a property of the element, or a
scientist. The new elements were named after locations in the
US, Japan and Russia.
- Adam Shirley and Amie Ronald-Morgan
ESTABLISHED IN 1989 JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016

sociallife
ACFO DE LONDON-SARNIA (495 Richmond St.,
Suite 200) - English Conversation Group. Once
a month Saturday. Open to those interested in
learning & improving their English speaking
skills (all levels). Also volunteers needed for the
community connections program. 519-850-
2236 x 223.
BEACOCK LIBRARY (1280 Huron St) on Tues &
The Family Centre (335 Belfield Dr.) on Thurs -
Shared Beginnings Program, 9:30-11:00 am.
A family literacy based play group for adults &
their infant, toddler, preschool & kindergarten
aged children (0-6 years) - crafts, stories, songs,
rhymes & fun in a safe & caring setting. 519-
452-1466.
BEACOCK LIBRARY (1280 Huron St.) - Coffee &
Games Fun Group meets every Fri, 10 am- noon
for Euchre, Cribbage, Scrabble, Chess & lots of
other card/board games available. We also offer
bi-weekly Craft projects, Tatting lessons, &
Line Dancing from 11am- noon. Casual, friendly
& inclusive atmosphere; Open to All Ages. All
activities, lessons & materials are free. 519-451-
1840.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LONDON & AREA
(543 Ridout St.) - Start something BIG by donating
your time at Big Brothers Big Sisters of London
& Area Big Brothers Big Sisters of London &
Area enriches lives by providing quality mentoring
relationships to young people in need, helping
to create strong & productive community
members. 519-438-7065 x 6223.
CENTRAL LIBRARY (3/F Arts Dept.) - Forest City
Backgammon Club weekly meeting, every Thurs,
5 – 9 pm. New or experienced players, young or
old, all are welcome. 519-719-4615.
CITY WIDE - Kids First Day, Jun 10. Kids First Day,
presented by Investing In Children & sponsored
by the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London, is a
city-wide event that celebrates all of the wonderful
opportunities available to families in London.
Email: sfinch@investinginchildren.on.ca
DUCHESS OF KENT LEGION (499 Hill St.) – Mixed
Dart League, every Mon, 7 pm. 519-204-3775.
DUTCH CANADIAN CLUB (Gore & Clark Rds.) -
London Philatelic Society meets 2nd & 4th Tues,
7:00 pm Contact Sherwin 519-472-5786. Everyone
welcome!
EAST VILLAGE ARTS COLLECTIVE (757 Dundas St.)
- Black Flag Anarchist Free School, Every Wed,
5-9 pm. Free classes on a variety of topics. //
Safe Space London, Every Mon & Tues, 6-11 pm.
Drop- in centre for women in crisis.
ELSIE PERRIN WILLIAMS ESTATE (101 Windermere
Rd.) - Shaken or Stirred?, Jul 7, 6-11pm.
Please join us for our first ever” Shaken or
Stirred?” Gala Fundraiser, brought to you by
the Heritage London Foundation! Dress as your
favorite Bond character, or simply come as yourself
and enjoy the atmoshere as we plunge you
into a world of intrigue and espionage. All proceeds
go toward enhancing and preserving the
gorgeous Elsie Perrin Williams Estate. $70 per
person. info@elsieperrinwilliamsestate.ca
GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB (1 Cove Rd) - Accordion
Club of London Get Together, every 4th Thurs
(except Jul & Dec), 7 pm. Bring you accordion &
play a few tunes or just sit back & enjoy the music.
$5. 519-439-9314.
GRAND BEND TO LONDON - MS Bike - the largest
cycling series in North America, July 23-24.
Starting at the Grand Bend Motorplex, cyclists
will ride 150km over two days, stopping at
Western University as the turnaround point on
Saturday. Funds raised through MS Bike go towards
impactful research into the cause, cure,
and treatments for MS, including this month’s
publication of an MS Society-funded study that
is being widely recognized as a breakthrough in
MS research. 1-800-268-7582 x 3038.
HARMONY MANOR (55 McKay Avenue, at Langarth)
- Men of Accord - London Chapter of
Barbershop Harmony Society, every Monday
evening, 7:30 – 10 pm. Call 519-667-1418.
HARRIS PARK - Canada Day Celebration, July
1, noon - 11:00 p.m. First Nations Gathering at
Noon, Citizenship Ceremony at 2pm, Great Entertainment,
Salute to Canada’s Heroes, Exhibits,
Vendors, Fun for the Entire Family! Spectacular
Fireworks at 10pm. Bring a Lawn Chair – Free
Admission
HARRIS PARK – Canada Day Celebration, July 1, 9
pm. Enchanté will take you on a rockin’ tour (de
force) of FrancoFUN music that is sure to get you
into the Canada Day “joie de vivre” spirit!
IMPACT CHURCH OF LONDON (220 Adelaide St.)
– Healing Rooms, every Thurs, 7:30 – 9 pm.
Come & be prayed for by a group of caring, specifically
trained individuals. 519-438-7036.
LAWSON HALL BLDNG, ROOM 2205 (UWO) – La
Tertulia, every Wed, 4:30 – 9:30 pm. Drop-in
Spanish conversation group addressed to everybody
in the community. E-mail: tertulia@
uwo.ca
LONDON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC (820 Wharncliffe
Rd. S) - Canadian Blood Services, Whole Blood
Clinic Hours: Mon, Tue & Thurs 3 –7 pm, Wed
noon – 8 pm, Fri & Sat 9 am – 1 pm; Plasma
Clinic Hours: Tues & Wed 12:30 - 7:30 pm, Thurs
& Fri 7 am – 1pm, Sat 9 am – noon. Platelet
Clinic Hours: 519-690-3929.
LONDON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (85 Charles St)
- Game On: Sports & active games for children
with neurological conditions, Sat. mornings, 9:30
am - 12:30 pm. Game on provides children with
neurological conditions & opportunity to learn
physical literacy skills in a safe, fun, & inclusive
environment. $60. 519-433-4073 x 204.
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LONDON CITY HALL (300 Dufferin Ave.) - Toastmasters
Meeting, every Thurs, noon–1 pm.
Come visit us & see how we hone our communication
& leadership skills to utilize them in our
work, home & social life. $40 initiation, plus $72
yearly. 519-661-2500 x 4879.
MASONVILLE LIBRARY (30 North Centre Rd.) - All
Francophones & Francophiles welcome, every
Friday, 10 am – noon. 519-60-4646.
OLD EAST VILLAGE - Old East Village Community
Yard Sale, July 23, 8 am – noon. ! Come and visit
garage sales on every street in OEV, with over
100 homes participating. 226-236-1338.
RONA NORTH (820 Blythwood Rd.) - Touch a
Truck, Jun 4, 10 am – 2 pm. Get up close to
large & unique vehicles, including emergency
response vehicles & construction trucks. Sit in
the driver’s seat, honk the horn, or push the
siren. Children’s activities face painting & refreshments
available. $5/person. All proceeds
go to Parkwood Children’s Daycare Centre. 519-
685-4058.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Victory Branch (311
Oakland Ave.) - Euchre, every Tues, 1 pm; Cribbage,
every Thurs; Bridge, every Wed & Thurs.
An afternoon for seniors 55 & older. $3. 519-
649-2910.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St.) – Alanon,
every Sunday, 8 pm. Al-anon is an anonymous
Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program.
Friends & families of problem drinkers find
understanding & support at Al-Anon meetings.
519-434-3225.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St.) - Alateen,
every Sunday, 8 pm. It’s very difficult
when a parent, step-parent, grandparent,
friend, sibling, or anyone else in one’s life has a
drinking problem. It affects how young people
are treated & it shapes their world. Alateen
meetings are where teens can find support &
understanding from people their own age who
are going through similar difficulties. 519-434-
3225.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St.) - Narcotics
Anonymous, every Sunday, 8 pm.Narcotics
Anonymous is an anonymous Twelve Step,
Twelve Tradition program. 519-434-3225.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St.) - Recovery
Through the 11th Step, every Mon, 7:30
pm. This is an anonymous Twelve Step, Twelve
Tradition program. 519-434-3225.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St.) - Reflection
& Prayer, every Wed, 10 am. Join us for
an hour of clergy-facilitated reflection, prayer, &
sharing. Presented by St. Paul’s Social Services.
Facilitated by clergy who regularly volunteer
with St. Paul’s Social Services. 519-434-3225.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St.) - Alcoholics
Anonymous, every Thurs, 5 pm. Alcoholics
Anonymous is an international fellowship
of men & women who have had a drinking
problem. It is non-professional, self-supporting,
multiracial, apolitical, & available almost everywhere.
There are no age or education requirements.
Membership is open to anyone who
wants to do something about his or her drinking
problem. 519-434-3225.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St.) -
Adult Children of Alcoholics, every Thurs, 7 pm.
Adult Children of Alcoholics is an anonymous
Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women
& men who grew up in an alcoholic or otherwise
dysfunctional homes. 519-434-3225.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St.) - Knitting
for Peace, every Sat, 10 am – noon. Knitters
of all abilities are welcome, so even if you have
never knit before, come on out & learn! Donations
of yarn are always appreciated. 519-951-
8385.
SPIKE’S INDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL (120
Weston St) - The 2nd Annual Volley for ASD
Tournament Fundraiser, Jul 16, 9:30am-4:30pm.
This is a chance for everyone to have fun, get a
little sweaty and raise money for Autism Ontario
- London Chapter. Team Registration: $120. volleyforasd@gmail.com
THISTLE LAWN BOWLING CLUB (25 Beaufort
St) - Lawn Summer Nights, Jul 7, 14, 21 & 28,
6:00–9:30 pm. Grab three friends and get on
the greens for this unique lawn bowling tournament
that raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis
Canada. $400/team of four. london@lawnsummernights.com
VICTORIA PARK (580 Clarence St.) - London Ribfest,
Jul 28 - Aug 1, Thursday till Saturday 11am
till 11pm, Sunday 11am till 9pm. 10 Ribbers,
Stihl Timbersports, Sat, Sun, & Mon., Food Vendors,
Beer and Wine Garden, Live Entertainment,
Exhibitors, Campbell Amusements Carnival
Rides, Side stages, Free Admission. $20 all you
can ride bracelet, parent rides free with child
(single tickets available for rides and games).
Shaded seating area. Parking available around
the park and downtown at private lots. Parking
beside the park available after 4pm on Thursday
and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday for
$5. 519-432-5189
VICTORIA PARK (Downtown) - Stihl Timbersports
Canadian Championship, Jul 28 - 31. Come see
the top STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Canadian athletes
like Stirling Hart from Vancouver, BC, Wayne
Paulsen from Edmonton, AB, Cecil Starr from
Sebright, ON and defending Champion Marcel
Dupuis from Memramcook, NB battle for the #1
spot in the country. Free admission. Email Address:
gerry.rozo@stihl.ca or (519) 694-9925
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT INFIELD (900 King St.)
- Trackside Music Festival, July 1 – 2, noon –
11 pm. Get trackside this summer for London’s
newest country music festival! Florida Georgia
Line, Chris Young & Randy Houser are coming to
the Western Fair District on Canada Day weekend
and they’re bringing, Cole Swindell, Chris Lane,
Jess Moskaluke, Brett Kissel and more! $169.50,
Children 4 and under free. 519-438-7203.
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT – QUEEN’S PARK (900
King St.) - I Run for Ice Cream, July 17, 10 am.
Don’t dessert your family and friends; bring
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them along, for a family fun run, 5K or 10K. This
run provides a cool course for cone-heads of
all-ages, rewarding runners with their favourite
treat at the end of a great run. Register today
and whip yourself into shape for this run. $50.
519-438-7203 .
WESTERN UNIVERSITY, University College, Room
117 (1151 Richmond St) - Italian Conversation
Club, every Wed., 2:30 – 4:30 pm. For those who
want to practice their Italian. All levels are welcomed!
Free.
WEST HAVEN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (7038
Egremont Dr) - West Haven Charity Golf Classic
In Support Of Hutton House, Jul 13, 10:00 am
Registration, Lunch & Practice Facility available.
12:30 pm Shot Gun Start. 6:00 pm Gourmet Dinner
& Presentations. Your day includes golf, cart,
prizes, lunch and gourmet dinner! 6 Holes Best
Ball / 6 Holes Scramble / 6 Holes Alternate Shot /
Compete in 2 person teams! For Sponsorship Options/to
Register to Play, phone: 519-472-6381
or email jim@huttonhouse.com.
WHITE OAKS PARK (1119 Jalna Blvd) - Canada
Day 2016, Jul 1, 2 - 1030 pm. A family day with
live entertainment, children’s blow up rides,
multi-cultural food vendors, opening ceremonies,
cake cutting, movie, and a spectacular fireworks
display. The event is FREE and everyone
is welcome. Either call (519) 868-8600 or email
hmolen@slnrc.ca
YUK YUK’S (900 King St.) - Yuk Yuk’s Comedy
Show Featuring Rob Pue, Mayce Galoni and Rob
Bebenek, July 8 & 9, 8 pm. Purchase tickets at
our Box Office one hour prior to the show, online
until 6:30 pm the night of the show, or in person
at our Guest Services. $23.50. 519-438-7203 x
636.
YUK YUK’S (900 King St.)- Yuk Yuk’s Comedy
Show Featuring Ted Morris, JJ Liberman and
Ashley Moffatt, July 15 & 16, 8 pm. Purchase
tickets at our Box Office one hour prior to the
show, online until 6:30 pm the night of the
show, or in person at our Guest Services. $23.50.
519-438-7203 x 636.
YUK YUK’S (900 King St.) - Yuk Yuk’s Comedy
Show Featuring Jeff Elliott, Alex Wood & Kyle
Hickey, July 22 & 23, 8 pm. Purchase tickets at
our Box Office one hour prior to the show, online
until 6:30 pm the night of the show, or in person
at our Guest Services. $23.50. 519-438-7203 x
636.
21663 COOKS ROAD, MOUNT BRYDGES – 3rd Annual
Yoga Glow, July 8 (July 9 rain date), 7:30 –
10 pm. Jenny Hauser, RYT to guide the session.
Please bring your yoga mats, water and possibly
bug spray. $20. 519-264-1160. Cash or cheque
made out to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
CANADA DAY - Jul 1
LAYLAT AL-QADR (Night of Destiny) - Jul 2
EID-AL-FITR (end of Ramadan) - Jul 7
CIVIC HOLIDAY - Aug 1

W
hen Scene reached singer-songwriter Jessica Mitchell by phone she mentioned
she was just chillin’ out on a lawn chair and admiring the scenery
around Gravenhurst, On., the heart of cottage country. No doubt a little rest
and relaxation was called for before she opened for actor/musician Kiefer Sutherland
that very same day, just one of seven dates she’s doing on his tour of Canada.
“I’m so excited to meet him and so excited to see his band play. They’ve received rave
reviews for their US tour. I haven’t read one negative thing about it. You can tell Kiefer
really has his eye on the prize with this music thing. He’s been playing music for many
years and I think he’s reached a point in his career where he can do what he wants,”
said Mitchell.
Born in Toronto, and now splitting her time between her birthplace and Nashville,
Tenn., Mitchell and her family moved to London when she was five. While she did learn
to play the guitar and do a bit of writing when she was in London, Mitchell notes she
really didn’t take part in the city’s music scene. Her first real taste of the music biz may
have occurred when she took part in the 2004 edition of Canadian Idol.
“That was a long time ago and a very different time in my life. My mother and I
popped over to Toronto and did it. I managed to make it rather far. It was kind of cool to
see how TV works because that was something that was pretty foreign to me. It was an
experience, a learning curve but I was only 19 when that happened.”
In a contest of a different sort, Mitchell recently attended the Country Music Association
of Ontario (CMAO) Awards where she was nominated for Female Artist of The Year
and Rising Star. Although she did not win either award, she did receive a rousing reception
for her performance of her original song, ‘Workin’ On Whiskey.’
“That was the first time I’ve ever been nominated for anything. It was an amazing
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JESSICA MITCHELL SINGS
FROM THE HEART
night. I was lucky enough to receive a standing ovation for my performance which could
have been the coolest moment of my life.”
While Mitchell may be a rising star in the world of country music, in the beginning
she had dreams of being a rock ’n’ roll singer. About three years ago she decided to give
country a try and her career has been going along very well ever since.
“I tried to be rock for the longest time and obviously it was not for me. It was something
I thought I was interested in because that’s where all my musical influences came
from. I wanted to be like all the rock stars I grew up listening to. It turned out I had more
of a knack for telling stories through song and songwriting. I think that’s where I always
belonged. The country genre is perfect for telling stories so if I can continue to do that
and have a fruitful career, I’d defiantly do so. Nothing makes me happier that playing
live on the road.”
Mitchell’s debut EP, Hold Onto The Light, is a four-song collection she produced with
Grammy Award nominee Dave Brainard. Staying true to who she is as a songwriter, the
songs deal with pain, loss, and failed relationships, all rendered in a very personal manner.
“Yes, I tend to write from my life. Half the people say, ‘don’t you want to be a private
person’ and the other half say, ‘it’s great that you’re putting your life out there for everyone
to hear.’ I think it’s really important to do that as a way to connect with your fans
and the corporate world. It gives you an individual personality instead of just singing
whatever drops in front of you. I will probably continue to do that for the rest of my
life. I’m inspired by my life and the lives of others. I think it’s important to be yourself
no matter what anyone tells you. I’m going to keep doing what I do and if it catches on
that’s great and if it doesn’t at least I know I love what I do.”
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COUNTRY SINGER/SONGWRITER JESSICA MITCHELL IS, AT HEART,
A STORYTELLER – AN OPEN BOOK
As for the future, Mitchell plans on releasing more new singles, will open for Dean
Brody at the CNE in August, is doing an upcoming date with Autumn Hill and will certainly
be spending a lot of time in London in September when Country Music Week
2016 comes to town.
“Country Music Week is going to be so great for London. The city’s music scene has
grown immensely and I think it deserves a shot to contend with the big cities around
the country. It’s going to be really exciting coming back to my hometown for the event.
I’m very lucky that I get to do this job.”
- John Sharpe
M
any local music fans are marking off September
16-18 on their calendars in anticipation of the
latest iteration of what looks to be the highlight
of the 2016 festival season. Toronto Urban Roots Fest
(TURF) is in its fourth year and going from strength to
strength.
The festival is noteworthy both for its well-curated
line-up of performers each year and its dedicated stance
toward making the event one of the greenest on the 2016
festival trail. TURF Artistic Director and President Jeff Cohen
and the festival’s on-site designer Tara King Cohen
look forward to refining their green initiatives further.
“We want to continue our environmental initiatives.
We saved thousands of bottles of water through with last
years no bottled water policy thanks to Water-on-Wheels,
but we hope to improve our on site recycling efforts moving
forward,” said Tara King Cohen on the event’s website.
Those attending the three-day festival will be faced with
a veritable smorgasbord of artists who’ll be performing on
four stages positioned on the Fort York Garrison Common
National Historic site in downtown Toronto. The event has
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TO DIG TURF
Fort York Garrison Common. The
Toronto Urban Roots Fest (TURF)
takes place in Toronto from Sept.
16-18.
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INDI POP/ROCK BAND DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE ARE ONE OF THE FEATURED HEADLINERS AT THIS YEARʼS TURF
already enticed Pixies, Wilco and Violent Femmes in past
years and this year’s roster continues that excellence.
Artists slated to perform include James Bay, Lush,
Ween, Death Cab For Cutie, Barenaked Ladies, Matthew
Good, Jake Bugg, The Sheepdogs, Drive-By Truckers, The
Hives, Rheostatics, The New Pornographers, Guided By
Voices, The Felice Brothers, The Mekons, The Sadies and
Lee Harvey Osmond.
“I think that we nailed the 2015 fest in terms of alternative,
wow artists on the main stage with Wilco and the
Pixies, and this year, I think folks will be equally blown
away with what we’ve assembled on the side stages,
which includes one European artist that has not played
in our city in a decade, and another that hasn’t been here
in 20-22 years,” said Craig Laskey, TURF 2016 Talent Buyer.
The festival’s organizers have had the wisdom to build
on the reputation the event is fast gaining for offering
an unusually wide variety of performers crossing generations
and genres with the only constant being quality.
The 2016 line-up shows what ingenuity and taste can accomplish
even when financial realities have to be taken
into account.
“Some of the Main Stage programming will be a tad
more mainstream and or accessible. With the US exchange
being what it is we approached a number of radio-friendly,
higher level Canadian Artists this year, while
at the same time really focusing on more hardcore desert
island bands on the two side stages,” said Jeff Cohen,
TURF’s Festival Director.
Although September trails the vast majority of dates
slated for this year’s festival season calendar, the scheduling
of the event has been shown to have its advantages
in past years. TURF is increasingly being viewed as a topquality
capper to the season and Jeff Cohen credits the
event’s timing for the quality of artists on offer.
“This year the festival boasted record attendance numbers.
We found there were more headliner availabilities
in September than in July and as our event is very artist
focused I think this will allow our programmers Ben Pearlman,
Craig Laskey and Donny Kutzbach more space to
curate.”
The event’s organizers have built the reputation of TURF
over the festival’s relative short history using imagination
and the kind of inspiration only people who love what
they’re doing and do it well can bring to a situation. Cohen
looks forward to the upcoming series of shows with
a fan’s anticipation and promises a great experience for
all unhand.
“We’ll be looking at potential programming changes for
2016. We are flirting with ideas for a fourth stage, specifically
to add both comedy, and Western style folk fest
workshops, with perhaps the addition of a huge tented
stage, plus we are going to revamp and increase the VIP
viewing areas.”
- Rod Nicholson
ESTABLISHED IN 1989 JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016

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LIGHTHOUSE
FESTIVAL: BLUES
BY THE WATER
E
ach year blues festivals make up a significant
part of the Canadian summer events schedule
with shows occurring all over the country. The
Kincardine Lighthouse Blues Festival, slated for July
8-10, is one of the more popular examples of this kind
of entertainment opportunity for music lovers and its
reputation continues to grow.
Now in its seventh year, the festival is gearing up
for another strong year with an artist roster featuring
many established acts, as well as performers newer to
audiences at the event. Organizer Rick Clarke and his
cohorts are well-satisfied with the calibre of performers
lined up this year and are especially pleased with
how well things have come together this time around.
a very intimate setting with a main stage venue that
overlooks the harbour. We have a maximum of a thousand
tickets for the main stage. You’re sitting up close;
you’re not sitting at the back of a massive venue.”
The festival’s artist roster is one that’s sure to attract
many blues fans who will have the opportunity to take
in performances by players they might not otherwise
have the chance to see. Those scheduled to appear
include Turbo Street Funk, Steve Strongman, The Paul
DesLauriers Band, Jack de Keyzer, Angel Forrest and UK
blues sensation Ian Seagal.
“We’re strictly a blues festival; you’re not going to
hear any classic rock or anything like that. We really try
to market and attract blues artists. We’ve introduced
OTTAWA-BASED SWAMP/BLUES BAND,
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“It’s a lot of work but it’s also very rewarding. We’re
a non-profit so I don’t mean financially; financially
it’s a challenge but we love seeing people gathered
together with some great music onstage so it’s pretty
fulfilling. It makes for a pretty great weekend. This is
our seventh year and we have a small organizing committee,
we’re eight solid blues fans and we put on a
first-class blues festival,” said Clarke.
This year’s event will feature a format that should
prove to be audience-friendly, whether young or old,
with multiple performance stages, a Motorcycle Show
And Shine, Children’s Zone, Vintage British Sports Car
Display, Street Market and Artist Row. The Bruce Telecom
Main Stage will play host to the Friday and Saturday
night performances that will offer audiences an
intimate club-type ambience.
“We have a free street festival on the Saturday afternoon
with four performance stages with a main stage
Friday and Saturday night as a ticketed event and we
also added a Sunday morning Gospel Revival. This year
it’s going to be in the neighbourhood of 6,000 people
for the three days. We call ourselves the best little
blues festival in Ontario and by that I mean that it’s
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a lot of new artists to the area that have gone on and
now play at other major festivals. We’re booking in
early winter and we go to the States every year, we go
to Memphis, we go to New Orleans. We try to bring up
some people that you wouldn’t normally see.”
One of the main strengths of the Kincardine event is
the unstinting support of the festival’s sponsors from
the local business community and beyond. The list of
backers for this year includes Bruce Telecom, Ontario
Power Generation, the Ontario government, TD Bank,
Enbridge and a host of others. The festival’s organizers
freely acknowledge the role these supporters play in
helping keep the event intimate and solvent.
“We’re only going to get so big and we’re probably
already as big as we want to be. We want to stay small,
we want to stay intimate, but we also want to stay
first-class. The thing that makes it work for us is we
have very strong support from our sponsors which is
important. The local Kincardine business community
are behind us because they recognize the economic
impact that we have on the town. It’s a win-win right
through the community.”
- Rod Nicholson
Downtown Kincardine. The Lighthouse Festival features
over 35 blues artists performing on multiple stages from
July 8-10. Call (519) 955-0547 for more info.
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ot to be confused with a very popular, similar
sounding TV show, Vow Of Thorns is a high-energy
band comprised of Kevin Hawthorne (vocals/guitar),
Dustin Richards (guitar/vocals), J. Burdan (bass/vocals)
and Mitch Templeton (drums) that pairs the forces
of black metal and doom.
“The band’s name was a slightly anagrammatic title
for some solo works of mine nearly a decade ago. We
thought it was appealing enough to keep. I’ve never
personally watched Game of Thrones, nor read the books,
so I’m entirely unfamiliar with the connection,” said Hawthorne.
“Myself and Richards met and live in London,
while Templeton and Burdan live in Sarnia. It makes
meeting up less frequent, but overall it’s been more
convenient. We share a rehearsal space (and a band
member) with our brother band, Wounds, whom hail
from Sarnia.”
Recently, Vow Of Thorns completed work on their latest
album, Farewell To The Sun, the follow-up to their
2013 debut EP, Forest Dweller. Although the album has a due
date of July 14, the group has already released their first single
and the album’s opening track ‘Meeting On The Astral Plane’ on
YouTube.
“‘Meeting on the Astral Plane’ tells the story of one man’s
escape from physical reality to a place of infinite possibilities;
an existence free of mortal boundaries. The escape, however, is
only temporary and he must return to his lowly existence and
face himself, which he does in the following track ‘Great Abomination.’
His experience on the astral plane leads him to believe
that death may be the ultimate escape. As our protagonist’s
experience progresses so does the music. From the triumphant
march of the opening riff to the crushing doom encased ending,”
said Richards.
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egarded by many as the most influential
and popular crooner of
the 20th Century, Frank Sinatra put
his stamp on nearly every song now regarded
as the Great American Songbook.
A new production from C2 Entertainment
at the McManus Studio Theatre, 100
Years of Sinatra, covers all the chapters
that comprise the singer’s storied career.
“We talk about Sinatra’s entire life. We
start at the beginning and talk about
the groups he worked with, his songs,
his work during WWII, his time with the
Rat Pack in Las Vegas in the early 60’s and
then take it all the way up to the end of
his life. We cover his retirement in 1972
and the time he came back two years
later. We also cover his many love affairs
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VOW OF THORNSʼ LATEST ALBUM EXPLORES DARK
SUBJECTS LIKE HOPELESSNESS, UNKNOWING, AND DESPAIR --
ANYTHING THAT DWELLS DEEP IN THE HUMAN PSYCHE
Hawthorne added: “Farewell To The Sun was recorded and
engineered at Sonic Zen Studios in London by Michael Marucci.
He’s very talented and was great to work with. He truly cares
about music and his craft, and puts a lot of heart into it. The album
totals six tracks, three of which are collected into a single
movement as the title track.”
On Saturday, July 16, Vow Of Thorns will host a special Album
Release Show at the 765 Old East Bar & Grill (765 Dundas St.)
They will be joined Ashbringer, Yeti On Horseback, and Saudade.
“Our show at the 765 Old East Bar is the last in our set of shows
with Minnesota’s atmospheric black metallers Ashbringer and
is probably the most significant of them all for us. We will be
playing the album front-to-back, and we chose every band specifically
for the ties we share, the help and support they have
provided through the years to us and the metal community, and
most importantly for how incredible they all are.”
For more info, please call (519) 601-1765.
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over the years. We’re also going to touch
on artists like Michael Buble who have
emulated Sinatra,” said Colin Stewart, C2
Entertainment.
Dean Hollin is the man responsible for
giving voice to ‘The Voice.’ Hollin has been
working as a professional entertainer
since 1992, appearing in both musical
and non-musical theatre, television and
film. After apprenticing in his hometown
of Hamilton, Hollin began travelling the
province and has continued to appear in
theatres throughout Ontario.
“Dean Hollin has been doing Sinatra
off-and-on in my Rat Pack show for 14
years. He’s fantastic.”
Of course, every singer needs a band
and Stewart has assembled some topnotch
local musicians to support Hollin’s
exceptional vocals.
“I’ve got Johnny Noubarian on keyboards
and that should be fun because
he’s a well-known person around town.
When it comes to the swingin’ jazz style
we’re doing, Johnny’s one of the best.
We’re really lucky to have him. I’ll be
on the upright bass, Ted Peacock is our
drummer and Mike Ray is on guitar.
Mike has worked with me over the years
and he’s a very good player. We’re using
a small ensemble because we want the
show to have a very intimate feel. And
we’re all going to wear tuxedos, so we’ll
be dressed to the nines.”
Not only will music help tell the story of
Sinatra’s life, but 100 Years of Sinatra will
also include a multi-media presentation
that has over 120 slides and digital clips.
And just as important, Stewart was keen
to provide the right setting for his show.
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n addition to presenting quality entertainment every
Friday and Saturday night, Fitzrays (110 Dundas
St.) also hosts Indie Wednesday. The event affords
musicians playing a variety of genres an opportunity to
showcase their talent in front of a receptive audience.
On July 6, Kitchener-Waterloo pop-punk trio Among
Legends and acclaimed St. Thomas-based singer-songwriter
Deni Gauthier are scheduled to perform. Gauthier
recently released his latest album, Passenger, a concept
album that focuses on life, love, and relationships.
“You live and die a passenger,” states Gauthier on his
website. “But you can live such a cool and meaningful
life. That’s what this record is about. I wrote these songs
with an old campfire guitar, walking up and down the
street watching my kids last summer. Lyrically, they’re
definitely the strongest songs I’ve written.”
Vocalist/bassist Donald Waugh and rock/punk band
Jetfighter are featured on July 13. Based in St. Thomas,
Jetfighter -- James Rose (vocals), Jeff Toogood (guitar),
Joel Meszaros (bass) and Ryan Chalupa (drums) -- combines
infectious pop melodies, chunky punk riffs and
80s rock ‘n’ roll swagger.
Local singer-songwriter Ginge (aka Addison Johnson),
Tiger Beats and Justin Maki will all be on July
20’s Indie Wednesday bill. “My mom is where I got
all of my talents from and what I have done with
them have also involved her help as well. Studio Arts
showed me a taste of what it might be like to be a
musician with influences such as Brian May, Tim Allard,
and Eugene Francois. But most of all, all of my
friends and family who have supported me over the
years that have inspired me not to give up and become
that musician I have always wanted to be,” says
Maki on his Facebook page.
A month of hot, indie music wraps up on July 27 with
a performance by London’s own progressive/powermetal
band, Flidais. Formed in 2011, Flidais -- Calvin
“This show is actually geared to play a
larger venue, but the reason I chose the
McManus is because of the intimate environment
and the fact that I can do it
cabaret style there. There will be round
tables and drinks at your table. This is
not theatre seating, it’s cabaret seating.
People can come and pretend they’re in
Las Vegas, relax, have a cool drink, be
entertained and learn a whole lot about
Sinatra. No one else in this area is doing
theatre cabaret style, we’re the only
ones. That works really well for my style
of show.”
Proceeds from 100 Years of Sinatra
will be donated to the Ronald McDonald
House.
- John Sharpe
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INGER-SONGWRITER JUSTIN MAKI HAS BEEN PLAYING
IN BANDS AND WRITING MUSIC SINCE THE AGE OF 11
Warren (bass/ vocals), Josh Tredenick (guitar/vocals),
Jordan Litt (guitar/vocals) and Chris Darmanin (drums)
-- released their eponymous debut late last year. Their
combination of exciting riffs, driving drums and powerful
vocals make them a band to watch. On their Facebook
page, the band describes itself thusly: “We like to
consider ourselves a bridge between the heavy music
of the past, the technical modern metal of today, and
boy band pop appeal.”
Please call (519) 646-1112 for more info.
- John Sharpe
ACTOR/SINGER DEAN HOLLIN HAS THE
STARRING ROLE IN 100 YEARS OF SINATRA
McManus Studio Theatre. 100 Years of Sinatra runs on
July 21, 2&8pm. July 22, 8pm, July 23, 2&8pm, July 28,
2&8pm, July 29, 8pm and July 30, 2&8pm. Call (519)
672-8800 for tickets and info.
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mouth, it’s going to be a country song. . . but it doesn’t
make the think pieces any less amusing,” Simpson told
Rolling Stone. “I thought it was hilarious when ‘Brace
for Impact’ was released and people said I had abandoned
country even though the song is dripping with
pedal steel. If anything, that tells me I’m making progress.”
Recorded primarily at Nashville’s The Butcher Shoppe,
A Sailor’s Guide To Earth was written as a letter to his
first child. Simpson produced the album himself with
the aid of Grammy Award-winning engineer David Ferpopculture
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raised by critics and fans, singer-songwriter Sturgill
Simpson’s third full-length album, A Sailor’s
Guide To Earth, debuted at #1 on the Billboard
Country Albums chart and #3 on the overall Billboard
200 chart. In spite of the album’s success, many felt that
A Sailor’s Guide To Earth’s lead single, ‘Brace for Impact
(Live a Little),’ marked his departure from the country
genre — a notion that amused Simpson.
“Some people will say, and have said, that I’m trying
to run from country, but I’m never going to make anything
other than a country record. As soon as I open my
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n addition to bringing some
of the top names in country to
the Forest City over the course
of the Canada Day long weekend,
the Trackside Music Festival at the
Western Fair District will also feature
six up-and-coming Ontariobased
country music acts. Artists
participating in the Homegrown
Spotlight at Trackside will begin
performing at approximately 2:00
p.m. on the Side-Track Stage and
will alternate sets with the feature
groups playing on the Main Stage.
“We had a lot of people that
wanted to play, even on the main
stage, reach out to us. A lot of the
groups we picked for the Homegrown
Spotlight I know personally
and the folks at the Western
Fair and Budweiser Gardens knew
them as well. In fact, some of these
artists have played shows for me at
the London Music Hall and other
shows at the Western Fair, so we
were familiar with everyone. Many
of these groups had worked ‘smaller’
shows for me so it was good to
say, ‘Hey, now I’ve got something
really great for you.’ There was a
team of us who ended up selecting
the six groups to appear on the
show,” said Trackside team member/partner
Demetri Manuel.
By design, the artists chosen to
perform at the Homegrown Spotlight
hail not only from the London
area, but from cities scattered
throughout the province. Manuel
says this was one of the prime objectives
of the Trackside partners.
“We didn’t want to just pick
bands from London. We’ve worked
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with bands from all over many
times and we wanted the show
to really represent Ontario as a
whole.”
On Friday, July 1, the Homegrown
Spotlight line-up will
feature Ashlynne Vince, Kelsi
Mayne and Brad James. Based in
Welland, Vince attracted attention
with her debut single, ‘Hold
On To Love.’ The track spent seven
weeks on the Hot AC Charts and
Vince was named a Billboard Top
40 Emerging Country-pop artist.
Born in Windsor and now living
in Toronto, Kelsi Mayne started
out in the music biz as the house
singer at the Bull ’n’ Barrel in her
hometown. Mayne grew up listening
to her father’s record collection
that included artists like Garth
Brooks, Dwight Yoakam, Randy
Travis and Wynonna Judd, so it
comes as no surprise that she now
feels a strong connection to the
country genre. Singer-songwriter
Brad James is a Hamilton/Stoney
Creek native who came on the
scene with ‘If You Like That Sort Of
Thing,’ the first single from his debut,
self-titled release.
On Saturday, July 2, the Homegrown
Spotlight will showcase
Wheatley’s Ryan Bradley, Cambridge
country duo The Recklaws
and Lucan-area singer-songwriter
Julia Haggarty.
Bradley’s bluesy delivery, yet
traditional approach to his brand
of country music, combines influences
like Randy Travis and Mark
Chesnutt, with those of James
Taylor and Joe Cocker. His debut
A LIFE-LONG STUDENT OF MUSIC,
JULIA HAGGARTY HOLDS TWO DEGREES
IN VOCAL PERFORMANCE FROM THE
DON WRIGHT FACULTY OF MUSIC AT
WESTERN UNIVERSITY
single, ‘Next Weekend’ put him on
the country music map in 2014.
The Reklaws are the brother/sister
duo Jenna and Stuart Walker, and
they’ve been entertaining audiences
since they were 11 and 9
on their family farm. They hit the
charts with their Top 40 hit ‘Kiss
Kiss’ and their hit single, ‘Seeing
Stars.’ Haggarty’s strong voice can
be heard on her debut EP Day One
and its lead single, ‘I Can’t Stand
Still.’ She is currently recording
her sophomore album at London’s
EMAC Recording Studio.
- John Sharpe
guson and assistant engineer Sean Sullivan.
Many of the tunes on the album were inspired by
Simpson’s time in the U.S. Navy and lean heavily on a
number of seafaring allusions.
“I wanted to capture certain elements of nautical
life thematically, such as using brass to represent fog
horns and wind, and blending the string section with
pedal steel to mimic the breathing fluidity of water,”
said Simpson. “Due to the personal nature of the
album I decided it was best not to collaborate with
anyone. I knew I wanted to make a concept record
in song-cycle form, like my favourite Marvin Gaye
records where everything just continuously flows. I
also wanted it to be something that when my son is
older and maybe I’m gone, he can listen to it and get
a sense of who I was.”
Simpson wrote every track on A Sailor’s Guide To
Earth except one — a cover of Nirvana’s ‘In Bloom,’
off the hit album, Nevermind.
“I remember in seventh or eighth grade when that
album dropped, it was like a bomb went off in my
bedroom. For me, that song has always summed up
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KENTUCKY-BORN STURGILL SIMPSON HAS BEEN DESCRIBED
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PEOPLE WHO DONʼT LIKE COUNTRY MUSIC.ʼ
what it means to be a teenager, and I think it tells a
young boy that he can be sensitive and compassionate
— he doesn’t have to be tough or cold to be a
man,” explained Simpson. “I wanted to make a very
beautiful and pure homage to Kurt.”
- John Sharpe
Centennial Hall. Sturgill Simpson performs on Friday, August 5,
8:00 p.m. For tickets and info, please call (519) 672-1967

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Steel Panther Roars
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Steel Panther – Michael Starr (vocals), Satchel (guitar),
Lixxi Foxx (bass) and Stix Zadinia (drums) – are known for their humorous, often profane,
lyrics and their exaggerated on-stage personae that parody the stereotypical 1980s
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always been our highest priority. London Police, and our security team are the best at what
they do.” Indie rock takes center stage on Saturday, July 16, 4:00 p.m. with performances
by City and Colour, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Awolnation, The Zolas and London’s
own alt-pop trio, Ivory Hours. This year’s event benefits Make-A-Wish® Southwestern
Ontario, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area, Children’s Health Foundation, and
Western Football. Call (519) 672-1967 for info.
Gone Country
In 2014, Rock The Park added its first ever Country Music night to its line-up and were
thrilled when over 11,000 fans packed Harris Park. Jones Entertainment Group knew it
was time to explore various genres of music to appeal to a larger London crowd and grow
the festival to cater to all music fans. “We had an amazing run for the first 10 years with
Classic Rock, as well as with our addition to country music and indie music and we truly
feel that we have the best line-up for 2016 in our 13-year history,” Jones Entertainment
Group president Brad Jones said. In 2016, Rock The Park will include Gone Country, which
brings two nights of country to Harris Park on July 13-14, 4:00 p.m. On Wednesday, July
13 the line-up will include American country singer Jake Owen, award-winning Canadian
country artist Dallas Smith, Alberta-based country duo High Valley (Brad and Curtis Rempel)
and contemporary country/rock band Old Dominion. Multiple Grammy Award winner
STEEL PANTHER HAS ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES AS THE
WORLDʼS PREMIER PARTY BAND
glam metal lifestyle. Fine Magazine noted that: ‘Steel Panther have established themselves
as the premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally
good looks.’ What began as four guys playing small clubs on the Sunset Strip in the early
2000s has blossomed into full-length album releases, worldwide touring and high-profile
television appearances. As Foxx told SF Sonic, no one in the group anticipated their LA club
days would evolve in such a huge success story. “No way, it really is a dream come true. To
be able to play with the dudes that I play with and bring back heavy metal from the best
era ever, where the chicks were always crazy hot and dudes looked like chicks and all the
chicks in videos. To bring it back and have this many people enjoy our own songs is such a
big deal and we don’t take it for granted at all.” Steel Panther play the London Music Hall
(185 Queens Ave.) on Monday, July 11, 8:00 p.m. Call (519) 432-1107 for more info.
Fallon Goes Solo
Well known as the singer/guitarist of The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon recently struck
out on his own and released his first solo album, Painkillers. The album was produced by
Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Frank Turner, Keith Urban) earlier this year at Nashville’s Taxidermy
Studios. Fallon had been contemplating doing a solo project for some time and
when Gaslight Anthem announced they were taking an indefinite hiatus, he figured the
time was right. “I had the idea maybe two years ago to do it. I started writing songs and
just had this extra batch of songs that didn’t quite feel like they fit with Gaslight. So I just
put them to the side for a minute. Gaslight were going to go on a break. I thought, ‘Better
pull out those songs and see what’s going on with them,’” said Fallon during an interview
with noisey.vice.com. “I did that Molly and The Zombies project and we got invited to do
this Home For The Holidays show that the Bouncing Souls do. They asked me to just do
it myself and I was like, ‘Well, I don’t really have anything.’ I had those couple songs so I
thought, ‘Let me just put together a band and see what people think of it.’” Brian Fallon
& The Crowes rock the London Music Hall on Friday, July 8, 8:00 p.m. Call (519) 432-1107
for more info.
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FEATURE ATTRACTION ON SATURDAY, JULY 2
Country At Trackside
Looking at the upcoming club/concert schedule for London, there’s no doubt the Forest
City has gone country. First off the mark is the Trackside Music Festival. Booked for July 1
& 2 at the Western Fair District, the event will feature performances by Chris Young, Brett
Kissel, Eric Ethridge, Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, and London’s own country stars
Them Dang Rattlers, among others. “London has gone country in 2016 and it’s probably
going to stay country in 2017 and for the foreseeable future because it’s hot. It’s a genre
that has been building since the early 2000’s and the new wave of country is close to the
top in terms of radio play generating concert ticket sales. I know that shows we have here
at the London Music Hall, some of our fastest sell-outs are country shows,” said Trackside
team member/partner Demetri Manuel. Organizing such a large event is a major undertaking,
but Manuel is please with the way plans are advancing. “Everything is going great.
I think we’re exceeding some of our expectations. We’re hoping that once Day 1 and Day
2 come about we’re able to deliver on what we think would make a great festival. Come
show date I think the fans and people who attend the show will be very happy with it.
That’s our number one priority.” Call 866-448-7849 to order tickets by phone.
Rock The Park Evolves
What began as an annual event catering to the Classic Rock demographic has evolved
over time and now features more contemporary acts. The 2016 edition of Rock The Park
takes place July 15-16 at London’s Harris Park. “We are thrilled to be able to showcase Rock
The Park to an entirely new audience this coming summer, an audience that may have
never been to Rock The Park before,” Jones Entertainment Group president Brad Jones said
in a media release. One indication that the festival is going through changes is the fact
that a hip-hop night has been added to its schedule for the first time. Dubbed Virginfest,
U.S. hip-hop star Flo Rida makes his London debut on Friday, July 15, 4:00 p.m., along with
Nelly, Ria Mae and Mac Miller. The hip-hop night is “No concerns,” Jones said. “Safety has
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RAD PAISLEY SET A RECORD IN 2009 FOR MOST
CONSECUTIVE SINGLES (10) REACHING THE TOP SPOT ON THE
U.S. BILLBOARD COUNTRY AIRPLAY CHART
Brad Paisley headlines on Thursday, July 14, along with Canadian country music singersongwriter
Tim Hicks, Canadian country duo Autumn Hill (Mike Robins & Tareya Green)
and Ottawa-based country/rock group The River Town Saints. Please call (519) 672-1967
for tickets and info.
TD Sunfest At Victoria Park
First held in 1995, the TD Sunfest has grown over the years to become one of the largest
music festivals in Canada. In fact, TD Sunfest has attracted as many as 225,000 to Victoria
Park over the course of four days to take in a wealth of world music performances, along
with many diverse food, craft and visual art exhibitors. This year’s festival, set for July 7-10
in Victoria Park, will focus on the continent of Africa, although performers from a number
of other countries will still be highlighted, including some from Europe, South America
RED BANK, NEW JERSEY NATIVE BRIAN FALLON HAS
OFTEN BEEN REFERRED TO AS THE ʻTRUE HEIR TO SPRINGSTEEN.ʼ
IVORY HOURS IS (L-R) THOMAS PERQUIN (DRUMS). CHRIS LEVESQUE
(BASS) AND LUKE ROES (VOCALS/GUITAR)
THE NINE-PIECE, VANCOUVER-BASED BAND FIVE ALARM FUNK PLAY ORIGINAL
MUSIC INSPIRED BY AFRO-BEAT, FUNK, ROCK, LATIN AND HIP-HOP
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and Canada. “Africa is really the motherland of music and a lot of people, big musicians
such as Peter Gabriel and Robert Plant, are turning their sights to Africa, almost trying to
find the roots of their music,” Executive & Artistic Director Alfredo Caxaj told Am980.ca.
There will be no lack of diversity as the 22nd edition of TD Sunfest will feature over 35 top
international and national world music and jazz headliners. The list of Canadian-based artists
taking part in this year’s festival includes roots/reggae artist Lazo, folk artists Le Vent du
Nord, Samba Squad, Aftobeat/funk group Five Alarm Funk and jazzy Heavyweights Brass
Band. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Call (519) 672-1522 for
more info.
Locash Strikes Gold
Formerly known as LoCash Cowboys, an American country music duo comprised of songwriters
and vocalists Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, they eventually simplified their name
to Locash. During the 2016 CMA Music Festival the pair were surprised by their record label
head, David Ross of Reviver Records, with the exciting news that their top charting hit, ‘I
Love This Life’ was officially RIAA Gold-Certified, selling over 500,000 copies. Walking out
on stage before the start of their final song in the set, Ross presented Lucas and Brust
their very first gold record plaques. The award was really icing on the cake for Locash who
had watched ‘I Love This Life’ slowly climb up the Billboard charts. “It has been a year-long
journey for us and to just see our song climb these charts the way it has. Past the Top 30,
past the Top 20 into the Top 10 and then to go all the way to #2 has just been one of those
weeks you kind of dream about your whole life and then it actually happens. Chris and I
have been on the road together this week and celebrating and it’s unreal and surreal all at
the same time,” said Brust during an interview with therowdy.com.
Nitty Gritty’s 50
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in country,
rock and American roots music, recently marked its 50th birthday of nonstop touring
and recording vital music. Formed in California in 1966, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band consists
of founding members Jeff Hanna (guitars/vocals), Jimmie Fadden (drums/harmonica/
vocals), John McEuen (banjo/fiddle/guitar/mandolin), and Bob Carpenter (keyboards/
accordion/vocals). “We never could’ve imagined being able to do this, a job we all love so
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much, for 50 years. Our biggest thanks goes out to our amazing fans,” Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
said. Of all the records they have released, their groundbreaking 1972 Will The Circle Be
Unbroken album may have had the biggest impact on the public. Hailed by many critics as
“an American treasure,” the album has been inducted into the U.S. Library of Congress and
the Grammy Hall of Fame. Showing no signs of slowing down, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
are currently in the midst of a full slate of dates to celebrate their Golden 50th anniversary
planned to run through the end of 2017.
- John Sharpe
LONDON'SINDIEPOPBEAT
Habel’s 705 Studios
When guitarist/vocalist Dennis Habel lived in London he fronted a fine blues group
known as The Dirty Love Band. A change in his day job necessitated a move to the small,
Northern Ontario town of Kapuskasing where he now resides. Although Habel has left
London, he hasn’t left the music biz. Sensing a need and a new direction, Habel built a
recording studio in his basement and opened 705 Studios. “I thought it would be a good
project not only for me, but for musical artists in the area since there isn’t anywhere to
record around here,” Habel told kapuskasingtimes.com. “It’s taken a couple of years of collecting
gear, planning the studio and actually building it, but I’m really happy with how
it has all come together. The idea for the studio also comes from my own experience as a
musical artist from this area. It was hard to get heard as a Northern Ontario artist. When I
moved to London I found there was more of a ‘scene’ and it was easier to get heard. That’s
what I want to help create for this area.” In addition to studio time, Habel is also offering
guitar, bass guitar and drum lessons at the studio. “I’m loving the teaching end of things,”
he continued. “I love fostering musicianship in young people and the feeling it gives me
when they have success in learning something new. That moment when they ‘get it’ is
really something special.” While Habel is busy with his day job and studio work, he hasn’t
PRESTON BRUST (L) AND CHRIS LUCAS STRUCK GOLD
WITH THEIR HIT RECORD ʻI LOVE THIS LIFE.ʼ
May Motive Force Be With You
Formed in 2012 and based in the Forest City, Motive Force is a hard rock/metal band
comprised of Sean Schla (vocals), Adam Scott (lead guitar), Billy Jo (keys), Scott (bass) and
Matt Grant (drums). A growing presence on the city’s club and concert scene, Motive Force
have been spending some time in the studio but will not release anything unless they get
things just right. “We have recorded many songs in studio and decided not to release them.
We’re just beginning to release a few singles/demos. Our first five-song demo for potential
release is being mixed as we speak and will be released this summer,” said Scott. On the
first weekend of every month, Motive Force plays host to a Local Rock ’n’ Roll Showcase
at the 765 Old East Bar & Grill (765 Dundas St.). On Friday, July 1, London-based power
trio Ironbound will be the showcase attraction. Formed in late 2014, Ironbound blend
elements of blues, punk and good ol’ rock ’n’ roll into a unique sound that stands on its
own. Another date to mark on your entertainment calendar is Friday, July 15. Motive Force,
along with special guests The Focklers, returns to the Eastside Bar & Grill (750 Hamilton
Rd.), for a fun night of rock and blues. “July 15 at the Eastside Bar & Grill with The Focklers
is probably going to be one of our biggest shows this summer. I saw them play and they
were tight. Total Blues, well worth seeing. I’ve worked with members from The Focklers
before but never with the band itself. There will be a pro video recorded at this event, parts
of which will be used when we release an official video later this summer.” Although Scott
feels grateful that Motive Force has been able to maintain a fairly robust performance
schedule, he says that fans have to get out and support the music and artists they love.
“Some of your favourite bands are no longer around due to lack of direct support. It’s very
hard to do all the work required to maintain a live Canadian act by ourselves. You guys, the
THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND IS (L-R) JOHN MCEUEN,
JIMMIE FADDEN, JEFF HANNA, AND BOB CARPENTER
MOTIVE FORCE IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEBUTING NEW TUNES,
WHICH THEY HOPE TO RECORD AND RELEASE THIS SUMMER
fans, are what’s important about this band. Let’s be honest, fans helping us out by coming
to shows, buying merchandise, screaming at us and continuing to enjoy what we’re doing
is the way Motive Force is going to succeed.”
- John Sharpe
FOUNDER OF 705 STUDIOS, DENNIS HABEL SAYS HIS IMMEDIATE GOAL
IS TO COMPLETE A COMPILATION ALBUM TO SHOWCASE LOCAL TALENT
given up his career as a performer, either. Working with bassist Will Davidson and drummer
Durrie Lodge, Habel leads a new group called The Wave. The trio does all the audio
and video production work themselves and are currently releasing one song a month on
YouTube and Soundcloud for free download.
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CONCERTS/LIMITED
ENGAGEMENTS
(SEE ALSO HOUSE BANDS, DJS,
KARAOKE)
THURS. JUNE 30t
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Village Sounds Open Mic
(9 pm)/ Karaoke
FOX & FIDDLE-Three Penny Piece
GRINNING GATOR-Comedy Nite (7:30 pm) - Hard
Boiled Metal (9:30 pm)
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- The Big Rock Electric Jam (8pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S – Mike O’Brien Band
NORMA JEAN’S – Nasty Alex Live Band Karaoke
POACHER’S ARMS-The Fairmonts
RICHMOND-Open Mic w/Billy Paton
WINKS EATERY-Open Mic w/David Usselman
FRI. JULY 1
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL- Karaoke (9 pm)
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Smokin’ Dave
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL –Rebel Few/Last Bullet/The
Southern Ontario Boys
FITZRAYS-Jim McGinley/Pacanomad
FOX & FIDDLE-Karaoke w/Joe
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Bill Savage
GRINNING GATOR-Opex Rex/Water Babys
HARRIS PARK-Julia Haggarty/Jane Carmichael & Kevin
Kennedy/Pete Denomme & The Cosmic Cowboys/
Rise 2 Fame w/WoJo/Guitar Of Fire/Enchante (3pm)
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY – Karaoke w/Maggie (10pm)
LAVISH-DJ Lady Finesse
LONDON WINE BAR-Lori Read
MOOSE LODGE-Patsy Cline Show (1-4pm)
NORMA JEAN’S- The Creekside Stays
POACHER’S ARMS-Two For The Show
RICHMOND-Glenn Garinther (5-7pm)/The River Valley
String Band
ROXBURY-DJ Hex
SCOTS CORNER-Cal Goodman
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Rick Taylor (6-9pm)/
Zach McCabe
VICTORY LEGION-Brett Baker (2pm)
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT-Chris Young/Randy Houser/
Brett Kissel/Jess Moskaluke/Jason Benoit/Eric
Ethridge/Ashlynne Vince/Kelsi Mayne/Brad James
(Noon)
WHITE OAKS PARK-Big Bang (2pm)/Geoff Masse
(4pm)/Howzat (5:30pm)/Justin Maki (7pm)/Hog
Wild (8:30pm)
WINKS EATERY-Jason Mercer
WORTLEY- Chris Trowell
SAT. JULY 2
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL- Robbie Antone’s Open Mic
Blues Jam (4pm to 8pm) - Karaoke (9pm)/Moxy (10 Pm)
CALL THE OFFICE-Skull Fist/Midnight Towers/Flidais
CANADIAN CORPS.-Acoustic Jam (3-6pm)
CROSSINGS GRILL (HYDE PARK)- Bob Cameron
CROSSINGS GRILL (LAMBETH)-Justin Plet
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Larry-oke
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL- Karaoke w/Ken Richardson
(6-9pm)/Full Year/Ginge/Youngest & Only/Head & Tail
FIONN MacCOOL’S- (8:30pm)
FITZRAYS-Rebel Few/Forevertree
GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB-DJ Wolfeman (7:30pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Gator Girls (4pm)/B&W Hip-Hop
HENRY’S-Chris Casserly (8pm)
JACK’S-Jason Mercer
THELISTINGS
LONDON ALE HOUSE-Verbal Karate
LONDON WINE BAR-Lori Read
MOOSE LODGE-Nora Galloway & The Tearjerkers (1-4pm)
NORMA JEAN’S- Blind Dog Joe
POACHER’S ARMS- Loud Noises
RICHMOND TAVERN- Nathan Ouellette
VICTORY LEGION-Allen James (2-6pm)/Tribute (8pm)
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT-Florida Georgia Line/Cole
Swindell/Kane Brown/Chris Lane/Steven Lee Olsen/
Them Dang Rattlers/Julia Haggarty/Ryan Bradley/
The Recklaws (Noon)
WINKS EATERY-Tskyler
WORTLEY- Chris Trowell
SUN. JULY 3
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Acoustic Brunch
(11:30am)/Karaoke (9 pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Connor’s Acoustic Show (9pm)
LAVISH-DJ Pablo
McCABES-Jason Mercer
POACHER’S ARMS-Board Game Night
RICHMOND-The Mammals (4-7pm)/Karaoke
SPRINGBANK GARDENS-Light Of The East Ensemble
(2-4pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Am&a/Anne Moniz/
Laura Gagnon (6-9pm)
WINKS EATERY-Karaoke
MON. JULY 4
GRINNING GATOR- Pool Night Free
LAVISH-DJ Pablo Ramirez
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Milky Chance/The Darcys
(7pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Funny Comedy Show
TUES. JULY 5
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Karaoke
FACTORY-DJ Drama
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Open Mic w/Patrick James Clark
GRINNING GATOR- Sports Nite
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Karaoke w/Maggie (8pm)
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke (7-11pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Trivia w/Richie
RUM RUNNERS-Prophets/Conveyor/High Hopes/The
Order/Safehaven
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-World Music
WINKS EATERY-Rock ’n’ Roll Bingo
VICTORY LEGION-Sunrise (8pm)
WED. JULY 6
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Comedy Nite (7 pm)/
Karaoke (9 pm)
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL –Open Jam (8pm)
FITZRAYS-Indie Night w/Among Legends/Deni
Gauthier
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke
GRINNING GATOR- Les Femme Du Vin Night with
Saveria & Guests (9pm)
LAVISH-Karaoke w/DJ Amy
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- (8pm)
O’MALLEY’S-Karaoke w/Music Central (8pm)
POACHER’S ARMS- Open Mic w/J-Me
ROXBURY-Open Jam w/Shawn Cowan
THURS. JULY 7
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Village Sounds Open Mic
Jam (9 pm) /Karaoke
FOX & FIDDLE-Three Penny Piece
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Bill Savage
GRINNING GATOR-Comedy Nite (7:30pm)/Karaoke
LAVISH-DJ Finally Famous
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- The Big Rock Electric Jam
(8pm)/Grainne Duffy/Larry Smith (8:30pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Mike O’Brien Band
NORMA JEAN’S –Nasty Alex Live Band Rockaoke
POACHER’S ARMS- The Fairmonts
RICHMOND-Jonny Porter
RUM RUNNERS-Curses & Walkney/Gracie Mae/
Painted Face
VICTORIA PARK-TD Sunfest
WINKS EATERY- Open Mic w/David Usselman
FRI. JULY 8
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Karaoke (9pm)/Skirtcheck
Band (9:30 PM)
A.N.A.F.-The Stetson Brothers (5pm)
BACKDRAFTS-Geoff Masse Band
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL –Indebt
EAST VILLAGE ARTS CO-OP-Chairs/Fox Who Slept The
Day Away
FITZRAYS-Smokin’ Dave
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Bill Savage
GRINNING GATOR- Salsa Nite with DJ Gali (10 pm)
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY – Karaoke w/Maggie
LAVISH-DJ Lady Finesse (10pm)
LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL (KINCARDINE)-Turbo Street
Funk/Ian Siegal/Monkey Junk/Andria Simone/Steve
Strongman/Jack de Keyzer (5pm)
LONDON ALE HOUSE-Annette & Dave
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-Melissa Lundy/Tang Tang/
Karen Emeny (10pm)
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Brian Fallon & The Crowes/
Chris Farren (8pm)
LONDON WINE BAR-Larry Smith (8-11pm)
NORMA JEAN’S- Highway Jones
OLIVE R. TWISTS-DJ Alpha Soundcrew
POACHER’S ARMS-Greg Lirette
RICHMOND TAVERN- Glenn Garinther (5-7pm)/
Starbucket
RUM RUNNERS-Coldfront/Rarity/Seaway (7pm)
SCOTS CORNER-Patrick James Clarke
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Alfie Smith (6-9pm)/
Zach McCabe
VICTORY LEGION-U-Turn (8pm)
VICTORIA PARK-TD Sunfest
WINKS EATERY-Jim McGinley
WORTLEY-Funk Eh
YUK YUK’S-Rob Pue/Mayce Galoni/Bob Bebenek (8pm)
SAT. JULY 9
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-It’s a Fest 1.5 Event 12
Band Event (6 pm)
BYRON LEGION-The Kards (8pm)
CROSSINGS GRILL (HYDE PARK)- Chris Schramek
CROSSINGS GRILL (LAMBETH)-Nathan Ouellette
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Larry-oke
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Karaoke w/Ken Richardson
(6-9pm)/The Gator James Band
FITZRAYS-Invincible
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Hip-Hop Anomalous
GRINNING GATOR- Outkasts
HENRY’S-Justin Plet (8pm)
JACK’S-Jason Mercer
LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL (KINCARDINE)-Mackenzie
Blues Band/Grainne Duffy/Joel Johnson/The Saturday
Night Pipe Band Parade/Raoul & The Big Time/
Paul DesLauriers Band/Angel Forrest (4:30pm)/BIA
Saturday Street Festival Stages (11am)
MOOSE LODGE-Gary McGill (1-4pm)
NORMA JEAN’S-Rail City Kings
POACHER’S ARMS-Nate & Trish
ST. REGIS TAVERN- Local Haunts
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Rhapsody Rebelz
VICTORY LEGION-Kebobs (2-6pm)
VICTORIA PARK-TD Sunfest
WINKS EATERY-UFC
WORTLEY- Funk Eh
YUK YUK’S- Rob Pue/Mayce Galoni/Bob Bebenek (8pm)
SUN. JULY 10
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Acoustic Brunch (Noon)/
Karaoke (9 pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Connor’s Acoustic Show
LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL (KINCARDINE)-Sunday Morning
Gospel Revival wsg/Danny Brooks/Lil’ Miss Debi/
The Hunter Family/The Holly Rollers/Kisara (10am)
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Karaoke w/Axle
POACHER’S ARMS-Simpson’s Trivia
RICHMOND-Karaoke w/Mel Belle
SPRINGBANK GARDENS-Tom McInerney & Friends
(2-4pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Annette Grotentraast/
Innersha/It’s A String Thing (6-9pm)
VICTORIA PARK-TD Sunfest
WINKS EATERY-Karaoke
MON. JULY 11
GRINNING GATOR- Pool Night Free
LONDON MUSIC HALL-Steel Panther/Diemonds (8pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Karaoke
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic Comedy w/Jason Allen
RICHMOND-Karaoke
TUES. JULY 12
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL- Karaoke
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Open Mic w/Patrick Clark
GRINNING GATOR- Sports Nite
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Karaoke w/Maggie (8pm)
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke (7-11pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Trivia w/Richie
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-World Music
WINKS EATERY-R&R Bingo
VICTORY LEGION-Country Classics (8pm)
WED. JULY 13
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Comedy Nite/Karaoke
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Open Jam (8pm)
FITZRAYS-Indie Night w/Jetfighter/Donald Waugh
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke
GRINNING GATOR-Femme Du Vin Night with Saveria
& Guests (9 pm)
HARRIS PARK-Jake Owen/Dallas Smith/High Valley/
Old Dominion (4pm)
LAVISH-Karaoke w/DJ Amy
O’MALLEY’S-Karaoke w/Music Central (8pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic w/J-Me
ROXBURY-Open Mic w/Shawn Cowan
THURS. JULY 14
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Village Sounds Open Mic
Jam (9 pm) / Karaoke
FOX & FIDDLE-Three Penny Piece
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Bill Savage
GRINNING GATOR-Comedy Nite (7:30pm)/Karaoke
HARRIS PARK-Brad Paisley/Tim Hicks/Autumn Hill/
River Town Saints (4pm)
LAVISH-DJ Finally Famous
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- The Big Rock Electric Jam (8pm)
LONDON MUSIC HALL-The Paper Kites/Twin Bandit (8pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S – Mike O’Brien Band
NORMA JEAN’S –Nasty Alex Live Band Karaoke
POACHER’S ARMS- The Fairmonts
RICHMOND TAVERN-Open Mic w/Billy Paton
TIGER JACKS-DJ Sebastian
WINKS EATERY-Open Mic w/David Usselman
WORTLEY-Dust Bunnies
FRI. JULY 15
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL- Karaoke
BACKDRAFTS-The New Redundants
CALL THE OFFICE-90s Dance Party w/DJ Timthay
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL –Motive Force/The Focklers
EAST VILLAGE ARTS CO-OP-Poison Spur/Kenneth/
Deathsticks/Conman/Several Futures (8pm)
FITZRAYS-Ronnie Raffoul
FOX & FIDDLE-Karaoke w/Joe
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Bill Savage
GRINNING GATOR-Wycked Truth Death at the Drive-
In CD Release (10 pm)
HARRIS PARK-Flo Rida/Nelly/Mac Miller (4pm)
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Karaoke w/Maggie (10pm)
LONDON ALE HOUSE-AskHer
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- Acoustyle Open Mic (8pm)/
London Poetry Slam (8pm)/Conrad Good & Justin
Grounds (8:30pm)
LONDON WINE BAR-Simple Joy (8pm)
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Sole Motive
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke (8pm)
NORMA JEAN’S-Delta Stone (5-8pm)/Full Throttle
OLIVE R. TWISTS-DJ Alpha Soundcrew
ROXBURY-DJ Hex
RICHMOND TAVERN- Glenn Garinther (5-7pm)/
Snaggle/Fun Fact
SCOTS CORNER-Ragwax
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Dan Walsh (6-9pm)/
Zach McCabe
VICTORIA PARK-Taylor Holden/Fortunate Ones/
Sweet Alibi/Séan McCann/The Sadies (6pm)
VICTORY LEGION-3 Generations Of Elvis (8pm)
WINKS EATERY- Smokin’ Dave & Lonny Chicago
WORTLEY-Wrif Wraf
YUK YUK’S-Ted Morris/JJ Liberman/Ashley Moffatt
(8pm)
SAT. JULY 16
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Vow Of Thorns/Robbie
Antone’s Open Mic Blues Jam Matinee (4pm to 8pm)
- Karaoke (9pm)
CANADIAN CORPS.-Acoustic Jam (3-6pm)
COVENT GARDEN MARKET-Deni Gauthier (10:30am)
CROSSINGS GRILL (HYDE PARK)- Justin Plet
CROSSINGS GRILL (LAMBETH)-Chris Schramek
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Larry-oke
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-The River Junction Band
EAST VILLAGE ARTS CO-OP-FOAM/Never Betters/
Breathing Light/Plasmalab (8pm)
FITZRAYS-Hurtin’ Merv
GRINNING GATOR-Gator Girls Gala (4pm)/ Project
MTC (9:30 PM)
HARRIS PARK-City And Colour/Edward Sharpe & The
Magnetic Zeros/Awolnation/The Zolas/Ivory Hours (4pm)
HENRY’S-Jeff Cain (8pm)
JACK’S-Jason Mercer
LAVISH-DJ Lady Finesse
LONDON ALE HOUSE-Tskylawn
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- (7pm)
LONDON WINE BAR-Simple Joy (8pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S – Mike O’Brien Band
MOOSE LODGE-The Guy Melanson Band (1-4pm)
NORMA JEAN’S- Stunning
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POACHER’S ARMS-Sole Motive
RICHMOND TAVERN- Motive Force
ST. REGIS TAVERN-The Shednaughts
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Innersha/Smiling Jack
Smith
VICTORIA PARK-Broomsticks & Hammers/Ken
Whiteley & The Beulah Band/The Kramdens/Elliott
Brood/The Northern Pikes (6pm)
VICTORY LEGION-John Heaman (2-6pm)/Les Holmes
(8pm)
WINKS EATERY-Head And Tail
WORTLEY-Wrif Wraf
YUK YUK’S- Ted Morris/JJ Liberman/Ashley Moffatt
(8pm)
SUN. JULY 17
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Acoustic Brunch (Noon)/
Karaoke
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Sunday Jam (3pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Connor’s Acoustic Show (9 pm)
LAVISH-DJ Pablo
POACHER’S ARMS-Board Game Night
RICHMOND-Karaoke w/Mel Belle
SPRINGBANK GARDENS-Tijuana Brass Tribute (2-4pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Lo Nielsen/Veronique
Drodzd/Mada Melody (6-9pm)
VICTORIA PARK-John Wort Hannam/David Francey/
Ennis Sisters/Còig (6pm)
VICTORY LEGION- Sunday Jamboree (1-4:30pm)
WINKS EATERY-Karaoke
MON. JULY 18
CAREY’S-Open Mic Night
GRINNING GATOR- Pool Night Free
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic Comedy w/Jason Allen
TUES. JULY 19
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Karaoke
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Open Mic w/Patrick James Clark
GRINNING GATOR- Sports Nite
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Karaoke w/Maggie (8pm)
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke (7-11pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Trivia w/Richie
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-World Music
VICTORY LEGION-Peter Snell Trio (8pm)
WINKS EATERY-R&R Bingo
WED. JULY 20
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Comedy Nite/Karaoke
FITZRAYS-Indie Night w/Justin Maki/Ginge/Tiger Beat
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke
GRINNING GATOR-Les Femme Du Vin Night with
Saveria & Guests (9 pm)
LAVISH-Karaoke w/DJ Amy
O’MALLEY’S-Karaoke w/Music Central (8pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic w/J-Me
ROXBURY-Open Jam w/Shawn Cowan
THURS. JULY 21
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Karaoke/Vintage Sound
w/Ken Ross
AEOLIAN HALL-Pride Men’s Chorus London (7:30pm)
FOX & FIDDLE-Three Penny Piece
GRINNING GATOR-Comedy Nite (7:30pm) Karaoke
(9:30 PM)
LAVISH-DJ Finally Famous
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- The Big Rock Electric Jam
(8pm)
McMANUS THEATRE-100 Years Of Sinatra (2/8pm)
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Mike O’Brien Band
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NORMA JEAN’S – Nasty Alex Live Band Karaoke
POACHER’S ARMS-The Fairmonts
RICHMOND TAVERN-Open Mic w/Billy Paton
WINKS EATERY-Open Mic w/David Usselman
WORTLEY-Dave’s Not Here
FRI. JULY 22
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Karaoke (9pm)
BACKDRAFTS-Cotton Mouth
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-The Ultrasounds
FITZRAYS-Jeffy B.
FOX & FIDDLE-Karaoke w/Joe
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Bill Savage
GRINNING GATOR-Vultures Playing Ruckus
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY – Karaoke w/Maggie (10pm)
LONDON ALE HOUSE-Altered Ego
LONDON MUSIC CLUB- Acoustyle Open Mic (8pm)
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Sole Motive
McMANUS THEATRE-100 Years Of Sinatra (8pm)
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke (8pm)
NORMA JEAN’S- Def Bombs
POACHER’S ARMS-Lonny & Scotty
RICHMOND-Glen Garinther (5-7pm)/Pink Cadillac Scat Cats/
Giggle Switch
ROXBURY-DJ Ruckus
SCOTS CORNER-Two For The Show
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Steve Payne & Paul Hobday (6-
9pm)/ Zach McCabe
VICTORY LEGION-Country Classics (8pm)
WINKS EATERY-Jordan McDonald
WORTLEY-Cherry Dogs
YUK YUK’S-Jeff Elliott/Alex Wood/Kyle Hickey (8pm)
SAT. JULY 23
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Robbie Antone Open Blues Jam (4-
8pm)/Karaoke
AEOLIAN HALL-Roy Orbison Tribute w/Bernie Jessome & The
Memphis Cats (8pm)
BYRON LEGION-Jacob & The Bluesbusters (8pm)
CROSSINGS GRILL (HYDE PARK)- Nathan Ouellette
CROSSINGS GRILL (LAMBETH)-Chris Casserly
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Larry-oke
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Christina Leroux
EAST VILLAGE ARTS CO-OP-Kim Kaitell/Place Erupt/Hanna Bech/
Marie Avery
FITZRAYS-Twin Fin
GRINNING GATOR-Racing The Low
HENRY’S-Justin Plet (8pm)
JACK’S-Jason Mercer
LONDON ALE HOUSE-Brian Bicknell
LONDON MUSIC HALL-House Of Pain (8pm)
McMANUS THEATRE-100 Years Of Sinatra (2/8pm)
MOOSE LODGE-Tim Woodcock (1-4pm)
NORMA JEAN’S-Loveless
POACHER’S ARMS-Chris & Sarah
RICHMOND TAVERN-Titanium Blade
ROOSEVELT ROOM-Girls Gone Wild
ST. REGIS TAVERN-The Talking Birds & Friends
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Joe Borowski/Eddie Sayers
VICTORY LEGION-Mike Micks (2-6pm)/James McDermaid (8pm)
WINKS EATERY-Verbal Karate
WORTLEY- Cherry Dogs
YUK YUK’S- Jeff Elliott/Alex Wood/Kyle Hickey (8pm)
SUN. JULY 24
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Acoustic Brunch (Noon)/Karaoke/
EOA Intesity Tour
GRINNING GATOR-Connor’s Acoustic Show
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Karaoke w/Axle
POACHER’S ARMS-Video Game Night
RICHMOND-Karaoke w/Mel Belle
SPRINGBANK GARDENS-Sinatra 100 Years (2-4pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Rebecca Walker/Amanda Lynne/
Laura Palumbo (6-9pm)
VICTORY LEGION-Jamboree (1pm)
WINKS EATERY-Karaoke
MON. JULY 25
GRINNING GATOR-Pool Night Free
MOLLY BLOOM’S- Karaoke
POACHER’S ARMS- Open Mic Comedy w/Jason Allen
RICHMOND-Karaoke
TUES. JULY 26
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Karaoke
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Open Mic w/Patrick Clark
GRINNING GATOR- Sports Nite
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY –Karaoke w/Maggie (8pm)
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke (7-11pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Trivia w/Richie
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-World Music
VICTORY LEGION-The Band Landry (8pm)
WINKS EATERY-R&R Bingo
WED. JULY 27
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL- Comedy Nite /Karaoke
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Open Jam (8pm)
FITZRAYS-Indie Night w/Flidais
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke
GRINNING GATOR-Les Femme Du Vin Night with Saveria & Guests
JIMBO’S PUB & EATERY – Open Blues Jam w/ (8:30pm)
LAVISH-Karaoke w/DJ Amy
O’MALLEY’S-Karaoke w/Music Central (8pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic w/J-Me
ROXBURY-Open Mic w/Shawn Cowan
WOLF PERFORMANCE HALL-The John Knapp Quartet (7pm)
HOUSE BANDS/DJS/KARAOKE
THURSDAYS
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Open Mic Jam/Karaoke
CEEPS-DJ
CRAZY JOE’S-Karaoke
FIONN MacCOOL’S-Murray Snelgrove (8pm)
FOX & FIDDLE-Three Penny Piece
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Savage
DAWGHOUSE PUB-Smokin’ Dave
GRAD CLUB (UWO)-Rick McGhie (6pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Comedy Nite
HOOPS HOUSE PUB-Karaoke w/Greg (8:30pm)
JACK ASTOR’S (RICHMOND ROW)-Extracurricular Thursdays
JOE KOOL’S-Sweet Leaf Garrett (10pm)
LAVISH-Karaoke w/DJ Wardrop (10pm)
LONDON MUSIC CLUB-Trivia Night
LONDON TAPHOUSE-Student Thursdays
McCABES-FM 96 Live-To-Air w/Sarah Burke (2-11pm)
NORMA JEAN’S- Live Band Karaoke w/Nasty Alex
POACHER’S ARMS-The Fairmonts
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SPOKE (UWO)-Trivia Night
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Open Stage w/Chris Casserly (8pm)
FRIDAYS
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Karaoke/Live Bands
A.N.A.F.-Karaoke (8pm)
BARKING FROG-TGIFrog
CANADIAN CORPS.-Karaoke w/DJ Cowboy Shea (8pm)
CEEPS-DJ Fahad/DJ Bobby
COWBOYS RANCH-Freedom Friday w/Country 104
CRAZY JOE’S-Latin Power Band
FATTY PATTY’S-Karaoke w/Sharpe Sound
FOX & FIDDLE-Karaoke w/Joe (10pm)
GRINNING GATOR- Live Bands
HUSTLER BILLIARDS-Karaoke w/Pepsi Pete
JACK’S-Graham & Kailen
JOE KOOLS-DJ Jamie Allen
LAVISH-DJ Zoltan/DJ Pablo Ramirez
LONDON TAPHOUSE-Ladies Night
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Verbal Karate
MONGOLIAN MARTINI BAR-Empyrean Productions House DJs
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke w/Doug Tucker & Karen Turner (8pm)
O’MALLEY’S-Karaoke w/Music Central (9pm)
ROOSEVELT ROOM-Forecast Fridays
ROXBURY-DJ Hex
SILVER SPUR-Karaoke w/Rob Middleton
SPOKE (UWO)-Coffee House Night
STUDIO 105-Eric Stach & The Free Music Unit (8:30pm)
SWAG LOUNGE-DJ
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-Zach McCabe
TIGER JACKS - DJ Sebastian
SATURDAYS
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Open Mic Jam/Karaoke
A.N.A.F. – Karaoke
BACKDRAFTS-Karaoke
BARNEY’S-The Fairmonts
CEEPS-DJ
COWBOYS RANCH-Jacked Up Saturday w/BX93’s Kelly Peter
CRAZY JOE’S-DJ
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL- Karaoke w/Ken Richardson (6-9pm)
GRINNING GATOR- Live Bands
HOOPS HOUSE PUB-Karaoke w/Jukebox Jeannie (9pm)
JACK’S-Jason Mercer
KUBBY’S BAR & GRILL-Bill Savage (8pm)
LAVISH-Seductive Saturdays w/DJ Zoltan/Lady Finesse/Finally
Famous
LONDON TAPHOUSE-Saturday Dance Party
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Black Belt Jones
MONGOLIAN MARTINI BAR-Empyrean Productions House DJs
OLIVE R. TWISTS-Greg Lirette (2-6pm)/Retro Saturdays w/DJ
Alpha
PROHIBITION-Contrast Saturdays
ROOSEVELT ROOM-EDM (10pm)
ROXBURY - DJ Mystic
SCOTS CORNER-Karaoke
SILVER SPUR-Karaoke
SPOKE (UWO)-Coffee House Night
TIGER JACKS - DJ Sebastian
SUNDAYS
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Acoustic Brunch/Karaoke
CALL THE OFFICE – RayGun (9pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Connor’s Acoustic Show
LONDON ALE HOUSE-Buzztime Electronic Trivia Nite w/Chris
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Black Belt Jones
OLIVE R. TWISTS-Colin Gray (8pm)
PROHIBITION-Sin Sundays
RICHMOND-Karaoke w/Lizzy & Markus
ROXBURY- Karaoke w/DJ Tatz
SCOTS CORNER-Casey Jones (8pm)
SPOKE (UWO)-Coffee House Night
TALBOT ST. WHISKY HOUSE-All-Female Artists Night (4-7pm)
TOBOGGAN BREWING-The Richmonds (8pm)
MONDAYS
FIRST ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH-Southern Ontario Ukulele
Players Open Jam (7pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Pool Night Free
JACK’S-Mike Todd
MONGOLIAN MARTINI BAR-DJ Double Down
MORRISSEY HOUSE-Team Pub Quiz
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Pubstumpers Trivia (8:30pm)
TUESDAYS
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Karaoke
BACKDRAFTS-Karaoke
BULL & BARREL-Open Mic
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Open Mic Night
GRINNING GATOR-Sports Nite
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Karaoke w/Jessie & Laura
MOLLY BLOOM’S- The Hoffs
MOOSE LODGE-Karaoke w/Karen Turner & Doug Tucker (7pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Trivia Night w/Richie
ROXBURY- Karaoke w/DJ Tatz
SCOTS CORNER-Open Mic w/Vinnie Vincenzo
SPOKE (UWO)-Live Band Rockaoke w/Nasty Alex
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Karaoke w/DJ Tatz
WEDNESDAYS
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL-Comedy Nite (7pm)/Karaoke
CALL THE OFFICE-PunkPins
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL-Open Jam Nite (8pm)
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE-Karaoke w/Stewie
GRAD CLUB-Open Mic (8-11pm)
GRINNING GATOR-Les Femme Du Vin Night with Saveria &
Guests
JACK’S- DJ Dani & DJ Rick O’Shea
JOE KOOL’S-DJ DoubleDown/DJ Mitch Perpich
LAVISH-Karaoke w/DJ Amy
McCABE’S IRISH PUB-Jessie & Jordan
MONGOLIAN MARTINI BAR-Jeffy B
MOLLY BLOOM’S –The Mammals
O’MALLEY’S-Karaoke w/Music Central (8pm)
OLIVE R. TWISTS-Karaoke w/Joe (8pm)
POACHER’S ARMS-Open Mic
RICHMOND-Traditional Music Sessions
ROXBURY-Open Mic w/Shawn Cowan
SPOKE (UWO)- Rick McGhie (9pm)
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE-Rockaoke w/Father Nelson
VENUE•INDEX
765 OLD EAST BAR & GRILL 765 DUNDAS ST. E. 601-1765
121 STUDIOS 211 KING ST. (226) 271-4753
AEOLIAN HALL 795 DUNDAS ST. 672-7950
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 2155 CRUMLIN RD. 455-0430
A.N.A.F. IMPERIAL UNIT 229 38 ADELAIDE ST. N. 432-0104
BACKDRAFTS 1101 JALNA BLVD. 649-7110
BARKING FROG 209 JOHN ST. 850-3764
BLACK DIAMOND PUB 1440 JALNA BLVD. (226) 663-3263
BLACK PEARL PUB 705 FANSHAWE PK. RD. W. 601-4782
BUDWEISER GARDENS 99 DUNDAS ST. 667-5700
BULL & BARREL 359 TALBOT ST. 601-8155
BYRON LEGION 1276 COMMISSIONERS RD. W. 472-3300
CANADIAN CORPS. 1051 DUNDAS ST. 455-7530
CAREY’S BAR & GRILL 1569 OXFORD ST. E. 951-6886
CASEY’S BAR AND GRILL 310 CLARKE RD. 455-4392
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CEEPS AND BARNEY’S 671 RICHMOND ST. 432-1232
CHAUCER’S PUB 122 CARLING ST. 679-9940
CHIL YOGURT BAR 620 RICHMOND ST. 601-2445
CHRISTINA’S PUB 1131 RICHMOND ST. 660-8778
COWBOY’S RANCH 60 WHARNCLIFFE RD. N. 679-0101
CROSSINGS GRILL 2300 WHARNCLIFFE RD. S. 652-4020
CROSSINGS GRILL 1269 HYDE PARK RD. 472-3020
DAWGHOUSE PUB 699 WILKINS ST. 685-0640
DUTCH CANADIAN CLUB 1738 GORE RD. 433-2579
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL 750 HAMILTON RD. 951-6462
EAST VILLAGE ARTS COLLECTIVE 755 DUNDAS ST.
EAST VILLAGE COFFEEHOUSE 754 DUNDAS ST. 226-271-6141
FACTORY 89 KING ST. 645-2582
FATTY PATTY’S 390 SPRINGBANK DR. 473-5521
FIONN MACCOOL’S 867 WELLINGTON RD. S. 681-5346
FIRESIDE GRILL 1166 COMMISSIONERS RD. E 680-9899
FIRE ROASTED COFFEE CO. 105 KING ST. 438-5225
FITZRAYS 110 DUNDAS ST. 646-1112
FOX & FIDDLE 355 WELLINGTON ST. 679-4238
GORDY’S BREWHOUSE 1631 OXFORD ST. E. 601-4673
GRINNING GATOR 391 RICHMOND ST. 672-5050
GROOVES 353 CLARENCE ST. 640-6714
HOOPS HOUSE PUB 924 OXFORD ST. 659-6766
HUSTLER BILLIARDS 1116 DEARNESS DR. 649-2138
JACK’S 539 RICHMOND ST. 438-1876
JIMBO’S PUB AND EATERY 920 COMMISSIONERS RD. E. 204-7991
KUBBY’S BAR & GRILL 312 COMMISSIONERS RD. W. 472-9455
LAVISH NIGHTCLUB 238 DUNDAS ST.
LIFESPIN LIVING ROOM 868 DUNDAS ST. 438-8676
LOCKER ROOM 1286 JALNA BLVD. 680-5001
LONDON ALE HOUSE 288 DUNDAS ST. 204-2426
LONDON CONCERT THEATRE 60 WHARNCLIFFE RD. N.
LONDON MUSIC CLUB 470 COLBORNE ST. 640-6996
LONDON MUSIC HALL 185 QUEENS AVE. 432-1107
LONDON TAPHOUSE 545 RICHMOND ST. 601-2001
LONDON WINE BAR 420 TALBOT ST. 913-3400
LONE STAR TEXAS GRILL 660 RICHMOND ST. 434-4663
MALTESE CLUB 70 CHARTERHOUSE CRES. 451-8563
MCCABES IRISH PUB 739 RICHMOND ST. 858-8485
MCMANUS THEATRE 471 RICHMOND ST. 672-8800
MOCHA SHRINE CENTRE 468 COLBORNE ST. 672-1391
MOLLY BLOOM’S 700 RICHMOND ST. 675-1212
MONGOLIAN 645 RICHMOND ST. 645-6400
MOOSE LODGE 6 WESTON ST. 434-9361
MORRISSEY HOUSE 359 DUNDAS ST. 204-9220
MUSIC BOX 1472 DUNDAS ST. (226) 236-3877
MUSTANG SALLY’S 99 BELMONT DRIVE 649-7688
NORMA JEAN’S 1332 HURON ST. 455-7711
O’MALLEY’S IRISH PUB 99 BELMONT AVE. 649-7688
OLD SOUTH VILLAGE PUB 149 WORTLEY RD. 645-1166
OLIVE R. TWISTS 130 KING ST. 204-9184
PLAYERS ATHLETIC LAGER CO. 1749 DUNDAS ST. E. 452-1030
POACHER’S ARMS 171 QUEENS ST. 432-7888
POLISH HALL 554 HILL ST. 434-2576
PROHIBITION 153 CARLING ST.
RICHMOND TAVERN 370 RICHMOND ST. 679-9777
ROOSEVELT ROOM 2010 DUNDAS ST. 870-5222
ROXBURY BAR & GRILL 1165 OXFORD ST. E. 951-0665
RUM RUNNERS 176 DUNDAS ST. 432-1107
SADDLE UP BAR & EATERY 93 KING ST. 601-9191
ST. REGIS TAVERN 625 DUNDAS ST. 432-0162
SCOTS CORNER 268 DUNDAS ST. 667-2277
SHOELESS JOE’S 805 WONDERLAND RD. S. 474-9505
SILVER SPUR 771 SOUTHDALE RD. E. 681-5161
SPRINGS 310 SPRINGBANK DR. 657-1100
STAR BILLIARDS 120 YORK ST. 432-9011
SWAG LOUNGE WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT 438-7203
TALBOT ST. WHISKEY HOUSE 580 TALBOT ST. 601-2589
TIGER JACKS 842 WHARNCLIFFE RD. S. 690-0292
TOBOGGAN BREWERY 585 RICHMOND ST. 433-2337
VIBRAFUSIONLAB 355 CLARENCE ST. (226) 272-5185
VICTORIA TAVERN 466 SOUTH ST. 902-6918
VICTORY LEGION 311 OAKLAND AVE. 455-2331
WINKS EATERY 551 RICHMOND ST. 936-5079
WOLF PERFORMANCE HALL 251 DUNDAS ST. 661-5120
WORTLEY ROADHOUSE 190 WORTLEY RD. 438-5141
YUK YUK’S 900 KING ST. 936-2309
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The Rolling Stones
• Totally Stripped
Just released on a variety of formats, including
CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray, this revised iteration
of their mid-90s package, Stripped features
The Rolling Stones (or what’s left of them)
performing some of their back catalogue titles in what was billed originally
as ‘stripped down’ versions. Audio and visual quality is well above excellent as
is to be expected with all modern-day RS product. Included here are the ontour
documentary and CD of concert takes along the way. Jagger works the
boards like a jaded circus barker and Charlie still has his magic. Long-time fans
however will note sadly that all the mystery and danger once associated with
this formerly-great band are long departed – the fire’s gone out but the ashes
are still warm to the touch. – Rod Nicholson
>B
> Universal
Rich Robinson
Flux
It’s a long way down the road now from the 1990
moment when the first Black Crowes album burst
out into the world. Listeners looking for any of
that kind of thunder will just have to move on
past this latest solo album from guitarist/vocalist Rich Robinson. There’s plenty of
variety and fine playing on Flux (with a clear highlight being the beautiful gospel
groove on ‘Everything’s Alright’) and it’s undeniable that Robinson continues to
grow as a singer. Occasionally, a flicker of the old fire makes itself known on tracks
like ‘Which Way Your Wind Blows’ and ‘Eclipse The Night’ and the man’s abilities on
the six-string haven’t waned by any means. One for true-blue Crowes fans who
always understood anyway, hits be damned. – Rod Nicholson
> B+
> Universal
Paco de Lucía and
John McLaughlin •
Paco & John: Live
At Montreux 1987
Released for the first time, Paco & John: Live
At Montreux 1987 is a deluxe DVD/two-CD set
featuring two master guitarists performing a masterful set on flamenco and jazz.
Having worked together as two-thirds of the ‘Friday Night In San Francisco’ trio,
it’s no surprise that they worked so well as a pair at this event. Filmed/recorded
at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, the set opens with a solo piece from
McLaughlin, followed by a solo performance from De Lucía. They soon join forces to
present a series of duets drawn from their solo albums, and covers of music written
by colleagues like Egberto Gismonti and Chick Corea. Presented in DTS Surround
Sound and Dolby Digital 5.1, the sound and video quality is excellent. Guitar fans
and guitar players shouldn’t miss out on this one. – John Sharpe
>A
> Eagle Rock
David Bazan
Blanco
A well-respected denizen of the Seattle indie
scene, David Bazan has worn many hats in his
time as frontman, drummer, songwriter and
more. His latest solo album, Blanco (actually
a collection of singles he released a while
back) shows an artist in full pursuit of creative growth while forging a strong
bond of communication with his listeners as he does so. Composed mainly of
samples and keyboard work with acoustic instrumentation drifting through
here and there, these tracks possess both a shimmering dream-like quality
musically and a very real sense of emotion lyrically. That push and pull (along
with some beautiful melodies given full rein by Bazan’s fine vocal work) makes
this recording a standalone gem in a field crowded with unabashed pretension
and insincerity. – Rod Nicholson
> Performance: A/Production: B+
> Barsuk
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Chaim
Tannenbaum • S/T
Anyone who’s followed the performing and
recording careers of Loudon Wainwright III or
The McGarrigle Sisters will probably have become
familiar with the name Chaim Tannenbaum.
Although an opportunity arose to make an album
20 years ago with legendary producer Joe Boyd (Nick Drake, Richard Thompson
etc.) it’s taken until now for the man to finally issue a recording under his own
name. Happily it’s well worth the wait. Tannenbaum’s fine voice and evocative way
with a lyric blend beautifully with outstanding backing by Rufus Wainwright and
David Mansfield among others while his own compositions (including centerpiece
track ‘Brooklyn 1955’) stand easily alongside a series of inspired covers ranging
from Kate McGarrigle’s ‘(Talk To Me of) Mendocino’ to traditional classics like ‘Coal
Man Blues.’ – Rod Nicholson
Performance: A+/Production: A
> Storysound
Sulfur City
Talking Loud
Fans of hard-edge female singers need look no
further for that which they seek. Sulfur City and
lead singer/muse/goddess Lori Paradis have the
goods to fill the bill and then some. Their new
album, Talking Loud is a clear declaration of the fact that they’re able to handily
transfer their live sound into the recording studio without any loss of mojo.
With a classic Sixties-derived guitar/bass/drums/keyboards instrumentation
configuration they have all the bases covered and Paradis’ vocals are well set-up
to ride high and easy over the band groove. The songwriting is strong overall with
the only possible weak point being the production values created by producer Dale
Morningstar that sometimes muddy up the sound and somewhat lessens the sonic
impact that’s clearly available. – Rod Nicholson
> Performance: B+/Production: B-
> Alive Natural Sound
The Marrieds
Fire In The Flame
Local country/folk duo The Marrieds (Jane
Carmichael and Kevin Kennedy) continue to
refine their sound and their latest recording Fire
In The Flame is a clear indicator that the road is
open and clear for them to take their music to
the next level should they so choose. The album features an airily spacious sonic
environment that allows the simplicity and beauty of the sounds they’re creating
to fully impact the listener. The lyrics here are as meditative and well thought-out
as the music enfolding them and as a result they shine out from the fine harmony
work laid down on these tracks. Spare but effective arrangements that bring out
all the colours in the material are the finishing touch to a memorable listening
experience. – Rod Nicholson
> Performance: B+/Production: B+
> Indie
Dione Taylor
Born Free
This new album by Saskatchewan native Dione
Taylor serves to underline once again the depth
and breadth of impressive world-class musical
talent this country is home to. Her music has
been described as ‘rural blues’ but listening to
Born Free one is reminded of the fact that the word ‘gospel’ is synonymous with
truth and in that respect there’s plenty of ‘gospel’ onboard here. The one constant
that brings everything home to rest is the strength and depth of the emotion and
conviction in Taylor’s singing voice and it’s that voice that allows these songs and
their lyrics to blossom fully. Passionately bluesy backing musicianship and effective
production values are at work from beginning to end here, uniting these tracks as
one. Recommended. – Rod Nicholson
> Performance: B+/Production: B+
> Matay
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Deni Gauthier
Passenger
Although St. Thomas resident Deni Gauthier
is a fine vocalist and a good guitarist, it’s his
considerable skill as a songwriter that sets him
apart from other folk/pop artists on the local
scene. His most recent release, Passenger, deals
with the good and bad in live, love and meaningful relationships. One senses that
many of Gauthier’s tunes are biographical in nature and they’re all the better for
it. Self-produced at his St. Thomas studio, Passenger’s nine original tracks benefit
greatly from the soundscape provided by Gauthier’s talented cohorts -- Andre
Wahl (guitar), Steve Koning (keyboards) and Ivory Hour’s guitarist Luke Roes.
Gauthier has noted that these are ‘definitely the strongest songs I’ve written’ and
after hearing Passenger, one would be hard-pressed to disagree. – John Sharpe
> Performance: A/Production: A
> Indie
Lionel Lodge
Human Heart
The term ‘wandering troubadour’ was surely
coined for guys like Lionel Lodge. Born in
Scotland, Lodge has lived in London, England,
Spain, Toronto and for some years, London,
Ontario. He now lives in Vienna, Austria, where
the bulk of Human Heart was recorded. Self-produced, Human Heart contains
13 original tunes that cover a lot of musical bases. The album opener, ‘All She
Wants’ is a flat-out rocker; while ‘I’m A Balloon,’ ‘Pauper Or A King’ and ‘Drink
It Up’ have a nice country rock/folk feel. Looking for flashes of reggae, zydeco
and Latin rhythms? Human Heart’s got ‘em all. While Lodge was recording
Human Heart he made a brief pit stop in the Forest City where he recruited local
guitar ace Jeff Bialkowski to add tasty guitar licks to a couple of tunes. Turns out
Lodge and Bialkowski are former bandmates who once worked together in The
Cheekies, a short-lived rock band based here. – John Sharpe
> Performance: B+/Production: B+
> Indie
The Kat Kings
Swingin’ In The
Swamp
If you’re looking for a no-nonsense, straightahead
party record, you can’t go wrong with
Swingin’ In The Swamp. I mean, that’s what
the honky-tonk swing of the album’s second track, ‘Poppin’ At Party Time’ is all
about. Led by vocalist and guitarist Kevin McQuade, The Kat Kings present 13
original songs reminiscent of the good ol’ days when Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
and Elvis were pumping out jump blues, rock ‘n’ roll, country and rockabilly hits.
Members from well-known Canadian blues band Fathead, including drummer
Chuck Keeping, vocalist John Mays, and crack guitarist Teddy Leonard form the
bulk of McQuade’s back-up band. They’re joined by John Dymond on bass and
Wayne Dagenais on keys. Infectious fun, perfect for listening or cutting the rug.
– John Sharpe
> Performance: B+/Production: B+
> Kool Kat
Various • Keys To
The City
Inspired by the city that’s so nice they named
it twice, a diverse group of keyboard aces lay
down 13 New York-based standards that span
nearly a century. While some of the participants
may not be well known to a general audience, Dave Letterman’s old sidekick Paul
Shaffer, Dick Hyman and Fred Ebb should be familiar names to most listeners.
Most of the tunes are presented in a very straightforward manner, while others
offer a fresh spin on some classic tunes. For example, Axel Tosca adds Latin flavour
to ‘Take the ‘A’ Train,’ George Whitty gets funky on ‘New York, New York,’ and Glen
Roven, who conceived and co-produced this program, adds violin/cello accents
to an unpredictable romp through ‘55th Street Bop.’ As for Paul Shaffer, he teams
up with his former Letterman bassist Will Lee on the pop hit ‘Eyes Of A New York
Woman.’ – John Sharpe
> Performance: B/Production: B+
> Roven/Naxos
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Dreamtime
Much modern chamber music still harkens back to the halcyon days of the 18th
and 19th centuries, when the form was as popular in the courts of aristocrats as
it was in European salons. This, however, is not that music. American instrumental
group Zodiac Trio – Kliment Krylovskiy on clarinet, Vanessa Mollard on violin, and
pianist Riko Higuma – update listeners’ expectations with their sophomore release,
Dreamtime, which features a program consisting entirely of 21st century repertoire.
It’s a refreshing change from the standard fare, rendered with gusto, grace and
unsurpassed technical finesse. Among the highlights are Andrew List’s numinous exposition ‘Aboriginal Dreamtime’ –
from which the CD takes its name - and the rhythmically enticing ‘Breakdown Tango’, composed by John Mackey. The
ambitious, multi-part ‘Across the Universe’, comprised of one-minute vignettes by different composers, has both esoteric
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and aesthetic appeal, since it is based on the signs of the zodiac, as well as being brilliantly performed. A stellar effort.
– Chris Morgan
> Zodiac Trio
> Blue Griffin, 2016
Got a Little Rhythm
Nineteen tuneful gems from the Great American Songbook have found a home
on this recent Bridge Records release. Vocalists Amy Burton and Patrick Mason,
accompanied by pianist John Musto, recreate the smoky ambiance of early 20th
century jazz clubs with classic tunes from some of the most revered songwriters
of the time, including George Gershwin (‘Fascinating Rhythm’, ‘Little Jazz Bird’,
‘Embraceable You’, ‘By Strauss’, ‘I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise’), Cole Porter
(‘Tale of the Oyster’), Irving Berlin (‘Lazy’, ‘I’ll See You in C-U-B-A’, ‘What I’ll Do’)
and Hoagy Carmichael (‘The Nearness of You’). Impeccable musicianship courtesy of Musto and playful, engaging
performances from both singers make this CD a worthwhile addition to any collector’s library where the music of
young America figures prominently.
– Chris Morgan
> Amy Burton (soprano), Patrick Mason (baritone)
> Bridge Records, 2015
Gordon Getty
The Little Match Girl
An unlikely fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen provides both the title and
partial substance of this new recording from Pentatone. Composer, conductor and
arranger Gordon Getty is the flame at the center of this creative effort, adapting
the 19th century folk tale with his well-honed gift for setting and restraint. His
nuanced approach to subtleties in the performance makes the climatic passage of
the little match girl’s death all the more potent. As well, two other works by the conductor-composer also appear on
the recording – a setting of William Butler Yeats’ poem ‘A Prayer for my Daughter’ and ‘Poor Peter’, a work that features
both music and text written by Getty himself. Tenor Nikolai Schukoff shows himself to be in excellent form on this last
piece, and the accompaniment of the Munich Radio Orchestra is nothing short of immaculate.
– Chris Morgan
> Bavarian Radio Choir, Munich Radio Orchestra
> Pentatone, 2015
Ravel - L’Heure espagnole &
Don Quichotte a Dulcinee
Opera buffa and opera seria are Italian terms which refer to the mood of a given
opera, ‘seria’ meaning ‘serious’ and ‘buffa’ meaning ‘comedy’. This recent release
from Naxos is an example of the latter, offering a splendid performance of
Maurice Ravel’s version of the Spanish-flavored L’Heure espagnole, as realized by
the musicians of the Orchestre National de Lyon under the direction of conductor
Leonard Slatkin. Ravel’s take on the classic opera buffa gave the work a palpable
humanity, a tenderness that deepens the comedy, as well as improving the overall score. In addition to the opera,
Ravel’s final composition - Don Quichotte à Dulcinée - also appears on this recording. Based on Cervantes famous
literary creation, this song cycle is vital and evocative, awakening in the mind’s eye images of the chivalrous Don
Quixote and his knightly misadventures.
– Chris Morgan
> Orchestre National de Lyon, Leonard Slatkin
> Naxos, 2016
The Science of TV’s The Big
Bang Theory
There is little question of the popularity of The Big Bang Theory. No, not the
cosmological model that describes the origin of the physical universe but the
television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady that premiered on CBS in
2007. Since the main male characters on the show are physicists and engineers
from the California Institute of Technology, fans know to expect technical jargon in
the dialogue; in fact, many of the jokes are predicated on a basic understanding of
the modern scientific worldview. Such is the premise behind The Science of TV’s The
Big Bang Theory, an informative offering by Dave Zobel, an author who brings his
considerable knowledge and wit to bear on the real-world research that underlies
much of the show’s comedy. It’s worth noting that this is more a book of ‘popular
science’ than ‘popular culture’, as Zobel elucidates as a teacher or professor might,
using situations and characters from the program to explore – at length - deeper truths in the fields of physics and astrophysics,
astronomy, chemistry, biology and mathematics. Want the info behind the entertainment? Look no further than The Science of
TV’s The Big Bang Theory. It’s all the proof you’ll need.
- Chris Morgan
> Dave Zobel
> ECW Press, 2016 • 398 pages
The Verdict on Each Man
Dead: A Peter Cammon
Mystery
Salt Lake City homicide detective Henry Pastern is called to a gruesome and
confounding crime scene in quiet suburbia: a woman beheaded, a husband
nowhere to be found, a house full of drugs, and a street full of nosy neighbors
claiming complete ignorance. Pastern consults his friend and mentor Peter
Cammon, a former Scotland Yard detective chafing at his retirement who shares
Pastern’s belief that something deeper is going on. When tragedy strikes, Cammon
travels to Utah to assist with the investigation and bring a murderer to justice one
way or another. As leads dry up and a series of law enforcement agencies try to take
the case over or place it off-limits, Cammon and Pastern must seek aid from corrupt
police, a notorious Mexican drug lord, and even Unabomber Ted Kaczynski in order
to find a killer who may have ties to domestic terrorists across the country, past and present. Throughout, Cammon and Pastern
are forced to confront their own ideas of evil, vengeance, and the extent to which the law should be broken in pursuit of justice.
The Verdict on Each Man Dead is author David Whellam’s third Peter Cammon novel, and – in this reviewer’s opinion - the best
so far.
- Adam Shirley
David Whellams
ECW Press, 2015 • 379 Pages
Winnie’s Tongue
Winnie wants to escape her life of drugs, abuse and poverty, and wants to bring her
new friend Tongue along with her. Her chance comes when, after her father’s funeral,
her uncle finds her: “I recognized the sound of Dirk’s sinuses well before he slunk his
way beside me at a bar. He had this horrible way of sucking in his snot and choking
it back.” He has come with her inheritance - keys to a limousine and thousands of
dollars in cash. Because she is estranged from the family, he is nervous to approach
her, and he struggles with a pronounced stutter. Winnie narrates the scene: “Uncle
Dirk had always been the most art-art-art-articulate in the family.” Novelist Nic
Labriola writes in a darkly comedic style, delighting in extreme gross-out laughs and
shocks. The character of Winnie, as a narrating protagonist, is herself unsparingly
cruel and cold in her views on the world, vividly detailing the physical deformities
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clothing store, the garments remind her “of all the people who must be alive out
there, sweating out armpits, outgrowing dresses, ripping the seats of pants, spilling fluids, making stains. A mess.” Labriola has
penned a surrealist Canadian road trip, a story of running away from family and hurtling wildly towards - not redemption – but
healing. Tongue, a kind, broken man, befriends Winnie even as she lashes out at him. Together, they make their own family, and
their own, rough world.
- Amy Andersen
> Nic Labriola
> Insomniac Press, 2016 • 240 pages
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Unzipping Your
Genes
I’m increasingly frustrated by your
views that women are attracted to
men with status or wealth and don’t
care much about men’s looks. Personally,
I’m not attracted by men’s status
or wealth, and I’m very aroused by
gorgeous naked men -- as are many
women. Granted, women thousands
of years ago were forced to
rely on men for security, but there’s
been something called “evolution.”
Women don’t need men to survive
anymore. Consequently, women are
experiencing a discovery of their real
libido, which is greatly stimulated by
the vision of beautiful male bodies.
--Modern Woman
If women truly prioritized men’s looks
like you say, Victoria’s Secret would be
raking in the bucks with a companion
chain of sexy undies stores for men.
However, Victor’s Secret, if any, remains
pretty simple: “Turn ‘em inside out and
you can wear ‘em another day.”
You are right; “there’s been something
called ‘evolution.’” Unfortunately, psychological
change takes a little longer
than you think -- which is to say you’re
only off by maybe a few million years.
As evolutionary psychologists Leda Cosmides
and John Tooby explain, we’re
living in modern times with a “stone age
mind.” By this, they mean that the genes
right now driving our psychology and
behavior were molded by (and are still
largely adapted for) mating and survival
problems in the hunter-gatherer environment
millions of years ago.
We do continue to evolve. For example,
over the 10,000 years since humans
started dairy farming, some of us
eventually developed the physiology to
digest lactose (the sugar in cow’s milk)
-- allowing us to drink milkshakes without
gassing it up under the covers and
asphyxiating the dog. But changes in
our psychological architecture -- like
the complex cognitive adaptations behind
our mating behavior -- don’t happen
anywhere near that fast. So, no,
your genes didn’t just go “Whoa, look,
women’s lib!” and then make you start
catcalling construction workers.
Of course, we ladies will take a nice
view if we can get it, but other things
?
GOT
ADVICEGODDESS
come first. Anthropologist Robert Trivers
explains that what women evolved
to prioritize in a partner comes out of
the greater amount of “parental investment”
required from us. Because
a man could just walk away after sex
(in the days before there was a state to
come after him for child support) and
because the features men find hot reflect
fertility and health, male sexuality
evolved to be primarily looks-driven.
For a woman, however, a single romp
in the bushes with some loinclothed
Hunky McHunkerson could have left her
with a kid to feed -- long before baby
food was sold in stores in cute little jars.
So, the women whose children survived
to pass on their genes to us were
those who vetted men for the ability
and willingness to “provide.” There was
no “wealth” in ancestral times -- no National
Bank of the Stone Age. However,
evolutionary psychologists believe a
modern man’s high earnings act as a
cue for what women evolved to go for
in a man -- high status, meaning high
social standing and the ability to bring
home the wildebeest steaks for Mommy
and the twins.
You, however, claim that a man’s status
does nothing for you. Now, studies reveal
how most people are, not individual
differences, so you may be right. However,
cognitive neuroscientist Michael
Gazzaniga explains that 98 percent of
our brain’s activity is unconscious -- including
some of our decision-making
-- but we invent reasons for our choices
afterward (typically those that make us
seem rational, consistent, and admirable).
And research keeps reflecting that
women subconsciously prioritize status.
In a study by evolutionary psychologist
Michael Dunn, women found the exact
same man hotter when he was driving
a Bentley than when he was driving a
Ford Fiesta. Men? They found a woman
equally attractive in either car, and
frankly, a woman who’s hot can probably
get dates while “driving” a donkey
with bumper stickers on the back.
Next, there’s your claim that you and
other women are “very aroused” by
“gorgeous naked men.” Um, sorry, but
that’s not what the vagina monitor
says. Sex researcher Meredith Chivers
hooked some ladies up to a machine
that measures arousal through blood
flow in their ladyparts. Though the
women were aroused by footage of sex
acts, she also showed them footage of a
hot dude exercising naked. The vaginal
response: “Yeah, whatevs.”
And finally, for the perfect example of
how sex differences play out, if a man
flashes a woman on the street, it’s “You
pervert! I’m calling the cops.” If a woman
does it to a man, it’s probably one of the
best days he’s had in forever: “Wow…it’s
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not even my birthday! How ‘bout some
yoga poses? Downward-facing dog?
Shoulder stand?…Wait. Where are you
going? Come back! I think you dropped
an earring.”
The Gift Of Blab
My girlfriend tells her mother and
her friends pretty much everything.
Literally four of her friends and her
mom were weighing in on her recent
urinary tract infection. I just don’t
get why she feels the need to let everybody
know her business, and it’s
the opposite of what I do. I’m very
private, and I’d like us to have some
things that stay between us -- especially
stuff that goes on in the bedroom.
How would I set boundaries
like this? And does this mean that we
are ultimately incompatible?
--Mr. Uncomfortable
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Being compatible with somebody
doesn’t mean you’re like them in all
ways. I’m an extrovert, which is to say
I see a dead car battery as an opportunity
to learn about some tow truck driver’s
childhood in Guatemala. Contrast
that with my introvert boyfriend, who
recently turned down an invitation he
got to this really cool event, telling me,
“I already said hello to somebody this
week.”
Beyond individual human differences,
there are some male-female differences,
like in feelings- and informationsharing.
Sex differences researcher
Joyce Benenson explains that men
evolved to be the physical defenders
of the species, and it would have put
a man at a deadly disadvantage to
show the enemy his emotions -- like if
he went all scaredypants from fear: “Oh
my God, is that the enemy? I’m gonna
throw up.”
Women, on the other hand, evolved
to build support networks and avoid
social exclusion by convincing other
women that they aren’t a threat. A
woman does this not by hiding her
vulnerabilities but by putting her problems
and weaknesses on parade -- a la
“My ladyparts have been declared an
Environment Canada cleanup zone!”
In other words, your privacy nightmare
-- the scrapbooking circle getting
together to focus-group your medical
issues -- is your girlfriend’s emotional
comfort zone. But this isn’t necessarily
a sign that your relationship is toast. For
a relationship to make it, you and your
partner don’t have to be the same; you
just have to have enough in common
and be loving in dealing with each other’s
differing bizarro needs.
If there were such a thing as psychological
catnip for humans, it would
probably be feeling understood. So,
tell your girlfriend that you understand
it helps her to hash things out with her
mom and the ladypeeps and that you
think that’s great. You’re just wired differently.
Explain how, and then -- sweetly
-- make your request: You’d feel most
comfortable if what happens between
you stays between you…given that
your idea of openness involves making
people sign a 30-page nondisclosure
agreement before viewing the heavily
encrypted photos -- of Steve, your dog.
Last Year’s
Shaggage
I’m a woman who’s had a casual
hookup thing with a guy for almost
two years. I want a serious relationship,
and I really like him and would
like it to be with him. When we’re
together, we have a great time, but
he can go a week or two without contacting
me. Last week, he showed up
late to my birthday, with no present
and not even a card. I know I should
cut him off, but the sex is great, and
there’s nobody else on the horizon.
Any chance he’ll finally realize I’m a
catch and come around?
--Hoping
The guy didn’t even give you a birthday
card. Even the car wash gives you a
birthday card.
Any guy with an IQ exceeding the
highway speed limit gets that birthdays
are a big deal to most women. And if
you care about birthdays and a guy
cares about you, he’ll step up -- at the
very least by running into a drugstore,
grabbing a card, and checking that the
pre-printed heartfelt message inside
isn’t “To my very special grandson! On
his very special day!”
In a hookup situation, it actually isn’t
crazy to hope for an upgrade from sexfriend
to girlfriend. In a survey by Kinsey
Institute researcher Justin Garcia, 51
percent of the people who had hookups
went into them hoping to kick-start
a romantic relationship. In another survey,
9.8 percent of hookups led to committed
relationships. However, there’s
a progression that takes place in going
from lust to emotional attachment. It
has a hormonal profile and a general
timetable, and, well, two years into a sex
thing, the attachment train is probably
well out of the station.
In other words, it’s time to take this relationship
to the next level -- “the end.”
On a positive note, it’s possible that removing
yourself from this guy’s life will
make him realize that he loves you and
needs you in it -- leading him to start
showing boyfriend-type attentiveness.
Either way, you’re setting yourself up
to have a man you can count on to be
there for you -- and not just naked and
at the ready whenever his Wi-Fi goes
down.
©2016, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved.
Order Amy Alkon’s new book, “Good
Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes
Say The F-Word” (St. Martin’s Press,
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any people were in attendance
at Wolseley Barracks on June 2
as The Royal Canadian Regiment
(RCR) Museum held a commemorative
event to mark the centennial of the Battle
of Mount Sorrel, and to honour those who
were killed, missing, or captured during
the military action.
Between June 2 and 13, 1916, The
Royal Canadian Regiment, along with
other units of the 2nd and 3rd Canadian
Divisions, was engaged in combat against
three divisions of the German Fourth Army
- the Württemberg Corps - on the outskirts
of Ypres, Belgium - from the Village of
Hooge to Armagh Wood and Mount Sorrel.
On the first day of battle, the Germans
attacked the Canadian lines with the
heaviest artillery barrage to that point
into the war, capturing three strategic
positions. Hundreds fell, including Major-
General Malcolm Mercer, the highest ranking
Canadian officer to be killed in action
during WWI.
Three days later, the Germans utilized
underground bombs to capture Hooge.
On June 13, a powerful counter-attack
undertaken by the 1st Canadian Division
regained much of the lost ground and thus
control of the front line. The fighting at
Mount Sorrel held back the Germans who
failed to postpone the British offensive on
the Valley of the Somme.
Hooge would be retaken by the Allied
forces in 1917. More than 100,000 British,
Canadian, and German officers and soldiers
were involved in the fighting.
“Little ground was gained or lost, yet
both sides suffered tremendous losses
much like in any other battle of the Great
War. One in six Canadians became a casualty,
accounting for over 8,200 men killed,
missing in action, wounded, and captured.
The German losses were one in nine, over
5,700 casualties,” explained Dr. Georgiana
Stanciu, executive director of The Royal
Canadian Regiment Museum.
The Royal Canadian Regiment reported
157 killed, missing in action or wounded.
The number represents one in four men
lost out of the Regiment’s troops engaged
in the combat.
Following the Battle of Mount Sorrel,
the British Army headquarters recognised
the Canadian generals’ leadership and
warfare knowledge, she added.
The commemorative event held at Wolseley
Barracks, Stanciu stated, would not
have been possible without the support
of the London Arts Council and the London
Heritage Council, and the contributions
from other groups.
She expressed much appreciation for the
diverse agencies that came together to
observe the sacrifices made by Canadian
servicemen a century ago.
“Many different groups from London
community contributed: from the elementary
students who spent a full week
at The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
leading up to the 2nd of June event as part
of the Museum School London program,
to the members of the 4th Battalion, The
Royal Canadian Regiment who were in
charge with logistic arrangements, to
our community’s Syrian newcomers, and
to the public who was in the audience,”
Stanciu said.
Those in attendance were treated to a
dance performance by London’s Dance
Steps Studio troupe, displaying their talents
in a piece entitled ‘Sacrifice at Hooge’.
Choreographed by local artists Ruth
Douthwright and Elizabeth Varty, the
dance was inspired by stories and images
of the Battle of Mount Sorrel.
PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGIANA STANCIU
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“The dancers explored and embodied
the individuals affected and the audience
was invited to reflect upon the emotions
experienced by those who lost fathers,
husbands, brothers, friends, neighbours
and so on,” Stanciu explained.
Vocalists Rachel McCartney and Lauren
Kaminski delivered an emotional performance
of In Flanders Fields, composed
especially for the event by local singersongwriter
Catherine McInnes.
In addition to the dance and music
performance, the audience heard two
speakers: Major General (retired) Ivan
Fenton the Colonel of The Royal Canadian
Regiment, and Professor Jonathan F.
Vance, a member of the museum’s Board
of Directors.
A new exhibition featuring the museum’s
original Flanders Fields Cross - presented
to the museum in 1930 - was also
unveiled. Visitors to the museum can access
original documents and photographs
via an interactive touch screen display.
“As Canada enters its 150th year, events
like these help us to reflect on what it
means to be Canadian, commemorating
the past and looking towards the future,”
Stanciu said.
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our pieces at the Blyth Festival this
summer run the gamut from poignant
loss to upstanding bravery
to honey-soaked love - with abundant
laughs for good measure.
“This year we will be doing that singular
magical thing that Blyth does best:
premiering four new plays,” remarked Gil
Garratt, the fest’s artistic director.
The season kicked-off June 15 with Our
Beautiful Sons: Remembering Matthew
Dinning. Written by Christopher Morris
and directed by Garratt, the powerful play
is based on the true story of the Dinning
family of nearby Wingham, Ontario. Matthew,
charming and well-loved eldest
child of Lincoln and Laurie Dinning, was
killed at the age of 23 in 2006 while serving
in Afghanistan when the Canadian
Forces G-Wagon he was travelling in hit
an IED on the road.
Matthew’s younger brother Brendon
- the Dinning’s only other child - volunteered
for active service a year later.
The Canadian Forces was unsure how to
proceed with his request considering the
family’s terrible loss. Manhood, familial
ties and the quest for bravery are explored
in this riveting play, which was written after
extensive interviews with the Dinning
family.
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HEROES, HISTORY,
HILARITY:
BLYTH FESTIVAL 2016
The play features perennial Blyth favourites
J. D. Nicholsen and Rebecca Auerbach
(Lincoln and Laurie) and Clinton
native Cameron Laurie (Brendon). Making
his Blyth debut is Jesse LaVercombe as
Matthew Dinning.
Love, lust, and poultry come together
in Mark Crawford’s raucous comedy The
REBECCA AUERBACH AND JESSE LAVERCOMBE IN A SCENE FROM
OUR BEAUTIFUL SONS: REMEMBERING MATTHEW DINNING, ON NOW AT BLYTH FESTIVAL
Birds and the Bees. Veteran star of stage
and screen Nora McLellan (Orphan Black,
Killjoys, X Files) stars as divorced emptynester
Gail, who has taken to raising bees
in solitude. Gail’s adult daughter, Sarah - a
turkey farmer tired of artificially inseminating
birds - has just returned home after
leaving her husband.
The town is getting ready for the lastever
annual Turkey Days Festival, which
Gail is helping to organize, and both
mother and daughter are adjusting to living
under the same roof once again. Enter
an eager young grad student named Ben
keen on studying the declining bee population,
Earl the meddling neighbor, and
the last pair of tickets to the final Turkey
Days dance, and you’ve got a tale positively
buzzing with laughs.
Sharing the stage with McLellan in her
Blyth debut is Marion Day (Sarah), Christopher
Allen (Ben), and John Dolan (Earl).
Ann Hodges directs.
The Blyth Festival presents Our Beautiful Sons: Remembering Matthew
Dinning (until August 6), The Birds and the Bees (until August 6), If Truth
Be Told (July 27 to September 3), and The Last Donnelly Standing (August 4
to September 2), at Blyth Centre for the Arts, 431 Queen Street, Blyth. Call
1-877-862-5984.
Next on the season line-up is If Truth
Be Told by Beverley Cooper (July 27 to
September 3). Inspired by the period of
censorship in Huron County in the 1970s
and 80s, when books by the likes of Alice
Munro, Margaret Laurence, J.D. Salinger,
and John Steinbeck were being pulled
from high school libraries, the play explores
the decision-makers behind
such bans, and the costs
involved with standing up and
fighting it.
Fictional author Peg Dunlop
(played by Catherine Fitch)
has made a name for herself
writing stories about the small
town she grew up in. Peg becomes
the subject of scrutiny,
however, when the people of
her hometown begin a campaign
to have her work banned
from the local high school.
Miles Potter directs the
cast which also includes J. D.
Nicholsen, Rebecca Auerbach,
Meghan Chalmers, and Anita
La Selva.
PHOTO CREDIT: TERRY MANZO
Southwestern Ontario’s
most infamous pioneers - The
Donnellys - are the subject of
the last play on the season
bill. The Last Donnelly Standing (August
4 to September 2) by Paul Thompson and
Gil Garratt is an epilogue to the bloody
Biddulph feuds that culminated in the
massacre of five members of the Irish immigrant
family in February 1880 at the
hands of their own neighbours.
Following the trials in London, during
which no one was ever found guilty of
the crime, surviving son Robert took up
residence on Lucan’s main street - deciding
to open a hotel instead of fleeing the
area with the rest of the remaining family
members. Defiantly, Robert watches the
men who killed his family and burned his
homestead to the ground walk freely.
Directed by his co-playwright Thompson,
Garratt reprises his role as Robert
Donnelly (The Outdoor Donnellys) in this
powerful one-man Ontario Gothic tourde-force.
Now in its 42nd season, the Blyth Festival
produces exclusively Canadian plays
with an emphasis on new work. Tickets to
shows are $31 for adults ($35 preferred
seating); $15 for youth.
- Amie Ronald-Morgan
AKRAM ZAATARI:
ALL IS WELL
AT MUSEUM
LONDON
JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016 CELEBRATING 27 YEARS
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hought-provoking work by Akram
Zaatari is currently on display at
Museum London in the Moore and
Volunteer galleries. Organized by curator
Vicky Moufawad-Paul, Akram Zaatari: All Is
Well is the first Canadian solo exhibition of
the Beirut-based artist.
The show features recent video and photographic
projects that are consistent with
his practise of collecting media documenting
Lebanon’s troubled past.
Letters written in code passed through
censors, chats between lovers presented
as a letter, and reassuring letters enclosed
within mortar casings - that which was
shrouded from view during the Lebanese
Civil War (1975-1990) - are examples of
communication during times of violence
and upheaval.
Zaatari is one of the founders of the Arab
Image Foundation, established in Beirut in
1997 to collect, preserve and study photographs
from the Middle East, North Africa,
BOOK OF LETTERS FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS, 2007, C-PRINT, COLLECTION OF THE ARTIST
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and the Arab Diaspora. The collection is
presently comprised of more than 600,000
items originating from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine,
Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Iran,
Mexico, Argentina and Senegal. He is wellversed
on the precarious status of archives
in times of war.
The most recent project in this exhibition,
Time Capsule Kassel, sends documents
into the earth for their safety and
also to propose that we delay answering
until a future moment. The project was
inspired by actions taken by National Museum
in Beirut at the break of the civil war
whereby most of the museum’s collection
was sealed in concrete blocks until the end
of the war.
The exhibition, organized and circulated
by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre,
Queen’s University, is on display until August
14.
- Amie Ronald-Morgan
Museum London (421 Ridout Street North), presents Akram Zaatari: All is Well,
Moore and Volunteer Galleries, until August 14. 519-661-0333
IMAGE COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND SFEIR-SEMLER GALLERY

The Northern Pikes,
The Sadies among
Home County acts
It’s almost time again for one of London’s most highly
anticipated events of the year. The Home County Music
and Art Festival takes place from July 15 to 17 downtown
at Victoria Park. This year’s fantastic line-up will
appeal to audiences of all musical tastes. Alt-country
group The Sadies return to the fest as the opening night
headliners, while iconic Canadian rockers The Northern
Pikes (She Ain’t Pretty, Girl with a Problem) will be the
big draw on Saturday evening. Coig - a lively, traditional
AlvegoRoot’s The
Cheese Poet
AlvegoRoot Theatre presents two brand-new plays by local playwrights this summer
at Fanshawe Pioneer Village following a very successful partnership last year. “We have
assembled a fabulous season of a delightful comedy and a poignant First World War story.
Both plays ask questions about pacifism and war. Is there a time to fight? Is there a time
for peace?” remarked Adam Corrigan Holowitz, AlvegoRoot artistic director. The first play,
THE CHEESE POET RUNS JULY 6 - 28 AT FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE
ARTBEAT
Celtic band from Cape Breton - close the fest on Sunday
night. Sweet Alibi, The Kramdens, David Francey, and
The Ennis Sisters all make their return to Home County
alongside several acts making their Home County debut,
such as Great Big Sea founding member Sean McCann,
Elliott Brood, and Fortunate Ones. Local bands taking to
one of Home County’s five stages include Taylor Holden,
Broomsticks & Hammers, Scallywag, Twin.Fin, and
Mountain of Wolves. In addition to the entertainment,
THE NORTHERN PIKES HEADLINE HOME COUNTYʼS SATURDAY LINE-UP
Home County has children’s performers, more than 120
juried Canadian artisan and craft vendors, and a wide
array of food vendors to choose from (including a craft
beer garden). Admission is by donation.
LONDON’SINDIEART
IMAGE CREDIT: ALVEGOROOT THEATRE
Grand Theatre
announces new
director
Dennis Garnhum of Theatre Calgary will succeed Susan
Ferley as artistic director of The Grand Theatre. The
announcement was made by Twee Brown, president
of the board of directors, on June 1. “Our search committee
has dedicated the last six months to interviewing
candidates from across Canada. We are thrilled to
have attracted Dennis, whose outstanding experience
and passion for theatre and the creative process is renowned
for bringing stories to life,” Brown said. “Our
excitement in welcoming Dennis to The Grand Theatre
is surpassed only by his own excitement in coming
home to London. With his understanding of our
community and his artistic craft, our region can look
forward to exciting and innovative theatre in years
to come,” Brown added. A London native, Garnhum
appeared on stage at The Grand with a role in Antler
River at age 13. In 2004, he and his husband, Bruce
Sellery, married in the theatre’s balcony. Garnhum has
directed 20 productions at Theatre Calgary, where he
has served as artistic director since 2005, in addition
to many plays, musicals, and operas at companies
across the country and internationally. His co-adaptation
of Lost – A Memoir was nominated for a 2012
Governor General’s Literary Award. “The Grand was
my first exposure to professional theatre. Every time
I walk into that building I feel overwhelming excitement
– and beautiful memories of powerful theatre
The Cheese Poet, will be staged throughout July at Dr. Jones’ Barn at the Village. Inspired
by the legendary Ingersoll Cheese Poet and penned by Corrigan Holowitz, the play is in the
style of an early 1900s melodrama. The story concerns James McIntyre, a lifelong Ingersoll
carpenter who has also written much poetry about - you guessed it - cheese. Now in his
twilight years, James embarks on a quest to bring world peace through the construction
of the fabled ten-ton cheese. Things get stinky, fast, however. “Creating these melodramas
is so much fun. We mix stage illusion, comedy, melodrama, music and a bit of classical inspiration.
This year’s adventure has a strong Don Quixote feel to it. Plus some great cheese
poetry,” Corrigan Holowitz said. Show times are July 6, 12, 21, 26, 28 at 7:30pm, and July
13, 20, 27 at 2pm. Tickets are $15; advance booking via EventBrite is recommended.
AlvegoRoot’s
Chicken Feather
Chicken Feather runs in repertory at Dr. Jones’ Barn with the aforementioned Cheese
Poet this July at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. Written by Jeff Culbert, Chicken Feather follows
the relationship of a young man who gets a chicken feather pinned onto his clothing -
and the young woman who pins him. The white feathers were used during World War I to
publicly shame men who chose not to enlist to fight. “Jeff Culbert brings great humanity
to telling this story of three Canadians before, during and after the Great War. I am thrilled
AlvegoRoot will be playing host to his new play, especially after the success of our production
of (Culbert’s) Running Rude in 2013,” Corrigan Holowitz said. Both The Cheese Poet
and Chicken Feather are designed by Sue Parke with musical direction by Stephen Holowitz.
Chicken Feather runs July 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 27 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15; advance
booking via EventBrite is recommended.
- Amie Ronald-Morgan
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flood my mind,” Garnhum remarked. “For the past decade
I have enjoyed the vibrancy of making theatre in
Calgary with an extraordinary team at Theatre Calgary
and I will miss that. However, there is no doubt that
I am deeply honoured and completely thrilled to be
coming home.” He begins his tenure at the start of the
2016/17 season on October 3.
Abducted bookseller
tells his story
In a televised conference that aired June 16, Hong
Kong bookseller Lam Wing-Kee reported that he had
been abducted by authorities of mainland China. Lam
returned to Hong Kong after going missing last October
and was found to be in Chinese custody months
later. He is one of several men associated with Mighty
Current and Causeway Bay Books - publisher of political
gossip and commentary books that are banned
in the mainland - to have gone missing under similar
circumstances last year. Lam was kidnapped, blindfolded
and handcuffed after crossing the border to
visit Shenzhen. He was detained in a cell by what
he described as ‘Chinese special forces’ and made to
sign a document admitting guilt in mailing banned
books. The laws in Hong Kong permit bookshops to
sell books that are banned in mainland China. China’s
ministry of foreign affairs has denied abducting the
booksellers.
Calling all artists!
- Amie Ronald-Morgan
CHICKEN FEATHER RUNS JULY 7 – 27 AT FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE
Do you have a new recording, an upcoming show or newsworthy story?
Tell Scene readers about it! Contact us at arts@scenemagazine.com
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VISUAL ARTS
THE ARTS CENTRE (Westmount Mall, 785
Wonderland Rd) - Calling all visual artists!
Register for the “Petite Art Exhibition” running
from Aug 4 - Aug 30. Only $25 for up
to 4 visual pieces - no larger than 10” on any
side. // Now offering custom framing. Dare to
compare our prices! // Used Books! Come flip
through our gently used books & let your mind
& imagination soar! Many different genres &
age groups! We are always looking for book
donations. Drop off at the Arts Centre. //
Have an Arty Party! A private party with your
friends. You pick the night, who you want to
come and what artistic class you want to do!
Starting from $35ea. All supplies are included.
// Art classes: Ongoing~Painting Watercolours
starts July 11: Mon 6-8pm $25 // Adult Drawing
Tue 2-4pm $25 // Painting Acrylic or Watercolour
9:30-11:30 or 6-8pm $25// Let’s Tangle
Drawing on paper-Dragonfly $12 Wed July 13:
6-8pm // Let’s Tangle Drawing on Canvas: $25
or bring a Friend 2 for $40 Sat July 23: 2-4:30pm
// Networking: Free adult colouring evening: Fri,
July 22: 6-8pm. // For pricing on classes or more
info, contact the Arts Centre at westart785@
gmail.com or call 519-670-0740.
AEOLIAN HALL (795 Dundas Street) - Art show
& sale: Len Hughes & Heather Kohl. Until Aug 7.
519-672-7950.
THE ARTS PROJECT (203 Dundas St) - TAP Summer
Art Fundraiser: Ongoing. Meg Howald: Exotica,
until July 2. Pride London Art Exhibition:
July 12 - 24. Reception July 14, 7pm-10pm. Free
monthly comic book jam: July 18, Aug 15, 6pm-
9pm. 519-642-2767.
FOREST CITY GALLERY (258 Richmond St) - The
Introverts/Mélanie Myers, Robert Taite, Dave
Woodward: Until July 29. 519-434-4575.
FRINGE CUSTOM FRAMING & GALLERY (1742
Hyde Park Rd) - Summer Fling Art Exhibit and
Sale: Until July 26. Artists on Wheels: July 1 - 29.
Reception July 8, 7pm-9pm. 519-204-0404.
MASONVILLE LIBRARY (30 North Centre Rd) -
Tuscany Painters, until June 30. Ilona Burghardt:
Emotive Subjects, July 2 - 29. 519-660-4646.
MCINTOSH GALLERY (Elgin Drive, Western University)
- Jason Stovall: Thin Skin, Aug 5 - Sept
10. Reception Sept 9, 7pm. 519-661-3181.
MICHAEL GIBSON GALLERY (157 Carling St) –
Ufuk Gueray: Certain Objects, July 1 - 30. 519-
439-0451.
MUSEUM LONDON (421 Ridout St N) - History
Hikes & Art Walks: Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm &
1pm-2:30pm. July 9: Murals. July 16: The River
Walk. July 23: From Castles to Cottages. Aug 6:
Monuments & Memorials. Aug 13: Public Art.
Aug 20: Forest City Modern. Aug 27: Unsettling
the Thames. $5/Person, spaces limited. Exhibitions
- Play Time: Until Aug 7. A Ripple Effect:
Canadians and Fresh Water, until Aug 14. Chronologues:
Until Aug 21. Akram Zaatari: All Is
Well, until Aug 14. Remember When: An Exhibition
of Souvenirs and Mementos, until Sept 11.
Around the Clock: London at Work & Play, until
Nov 6. 519-661-0333.
ST. THOMAS-ELGIN PUBLIC ART CENTRE (301
Talbot St, St. Thomas) - Aidan Urquhart: New
Canadian Cabins, until July 30. 519-631-4040.
THIELSEN GALLERIES (1038 Adelaide St N) –
Group Exhibition featuring recent work by Ron
Milton, Gerald Pedros & Tony Urquhart, until
July 22. 519-434-7681.
VICTORIA PARK (Downtown) - Home County
Music & Art Festival: Three days of Canadian
performers, arts & crafts vendors, food, children’s
entertainment, and more. July 14 - 17.
Admission by donation. TD Sunfest: London’s
biggest world music festival, July 7 - 10. Free.
WESTLAND GALLERY (156 Wortley Rd) - Erica
Dornbusch: Revision, until July 9. 519-601-
4420.
PERFORMING ARTS
AEOLIAN HALL (795 Dundas Street) - Pride Men’s
Chorus London: July 21, 7:30pm. $23/Adv; $26/
Door. Roy Orbison: Shades of Yesterday, July 23,
8pm. $35/Gen. 519-672-7950.
THE ARTS PROJECT (203 Dundas St) - Troubadour
Theatre Collective: Skylight, Aug 18 - 27,
8pm. $25/Gen. 519-642-2767.
BLYTH FESTIVAL (Blyth Centre for the Arts,
431 Queen Street, Blyth) - Our Beautiful Sons:
Remembering Matthew Dinning, until Aug 6;
The Birds and the Bees, until Aug 6; If Truth Be
Told, July 27 - Sept 3; The Last Donnelly Standing,
Aug 4 - Sept 2. $31-$35/Adults; $15/Youth.
1-877-862-5984.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (2060 Dundas St
E) - Find your voice! If you love to sing, check
out the Shades of Harmony (ladies a cappella
chorus) practice Monday evenings 7pm-10pm.
Experience and ability to read music an asset
but not required. Come and see if we are a good
fit for you. Call Mary at 519-686-6618 or Donna
at 519-290-0948 for more information.
DORCHESTER FAIRGROUNDS (4939 Hamilton
Rd, Dorchester) - Art in the Barn: DëRoK presents
The Art of Music, July 9, 9am-12:15pm &
12:45-4pm. Free.
ELDON HOUSE (481 Ridout St N) – FLUX Dance
Festival: July 3, 7:30pm. pay-what-you-can.
519-661-5169.
FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE (1424 Clarke Rd,
use Fanshawe Conservation Area entrance) –
Summer Theatre with AlvegoRoot: The Cheese
Poet - A Dairy-ing Melodrama, July 6, 12, 21,
26, 28 at 7:30pm; July 13, 20, 27 at 2pm. $15/
Person. Chicken Feather: July 7, 13, 14, 19, 20,
27 at 7:30pm. $15/Person. 519-457-1296.
HARMONY MANOR (55 MacKay Ave) – The Lon-
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THELISTINGS
don Men of Accord: Ready, set, sing for men of
all ages! Learn to sing for free every Monday
evening, 7:30pm-9pm. 519-667-1418.
PALACE THEATRE (710 Dundas St) - By the Book
Theatre: The Weir, July 6 - 16. $20/Adults; $18/
Sr; $15/St. 519-432-1029.
SPRIET FAMILY THEATRE (Covent Garden Market,
130 King St) - Original Kids Theatre Company:
School of Rock: The Musical, July 7 - 16. $16/
Adults; $11/St. 519-679-8989.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (472 Richmond St) –
Noon Hour Organ Recital Series: Every Tuesday
at 12pm - July 1: Canada Day Recital with Andrew
Keegan Mackriell, Kathleen Gahagan,
harp; Angus Sinclair, piano; Andrea Pireddu,
accordion. All free. 519-432-3475 x 225.
VICTORIA PARK (Downtown) - Home County
Music & Art Festival: Three days of Canadian
performers, arts & crafts vendors, food, children’s
entertainment, and more. July 14 - 17.
Admission by donation.
FILM
VICTORIA PARK (Downtown) - Movie Nights at
the Park - June 30: Indiana Jones Raiders of the
Lost Ark (PG13); July 21: School of Rock (PG13) ;
Aug 10: Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens
(PG13); Aug 23: Toy Story 3 (G); Aug 31: Mulan
(G). All movies start at sunset (around 9pm).
Free admission, bring a chair. Snacks for sale.
LITERARY
WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT (900 King St, Progress
Building) - London Comic-Con: Sept 23-25, Fri
- 4pm-9pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
Admission: $20-$49.
MUSEUMS
BACKUS-PAGE HOUSE MUSEUM (29424 Lakeview
Line, Wallacetown) - Explore the life of an
1850s family in the Talbot Settlement within a
Georgian-style brick house. Regular admission:
$5/Adults; $2/Students, children. 519-762-
3072.
BANTING HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF
CANADA (442 Adelaide St N) – Explore the
Birthplace of Insulin and learn about the discovery
that saved millions of lives. Regular
admission: $5/Gen; $4/St&Sr; $12/Family. 519-
673-1752.
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME (267 Dundas
St, Suite 202) – The only national organization
dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments
of Canada’s medical heroes. Admission
by donation. 519-488-2003.
ELDON HOUSE (481 Ridout St N) – London’s
oldest residence is a provincial historic site preserved
from the 1830s. Events - Summer Tea
Program, until Aug 28, Tues through Sun, 2pm-
4pm. $12/Adults, $6/Kids. Reservations highly
recommended. Canada Day Celebration: July 1,
12pm-5pm. Free. Canada Day Dinner Fundraiser:
July 1, 7pm. $70/Person. FLUX Dance Festival:
July 3, 7:30pm. pay-what-you-can. Tackling
the Thames Fishing Workshop: Join instructor
Ben Kent during Family Fishing Week for a
licence-free fishing event, July 10, 1pm-3pm (in
the Interpretive Centre), $15/Person; $8/Kids
(kids 12 and under must wear a life jacket), includes
all materials. Register at 519-661-5169.
Exhibits (2nd floor) - Family Photos: The Harrises
at Home, through 2016. The Lost Art of Bobbin
Lace (in the Interpretive Centre), until July.
Teddy: A Military Connection, throughout July.
Regular admission: by donation. 519-661-5169.
FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE (1424 Clarke Rd,
use Fanshawe Conservation Area entrance) – A
reconstruction of rural communities in the former
townships of Westminster, London, North
Dorchester, Delaware, West Nissouri and Lobo
in Middlesex County from 1820 to 1920. Events:
Dominion Day, July 1. Summer Theatre with AlvegoRoot:
The Cheese Poet - A Dairy-ing Melodrama,
July 6, 12, 21, 26, 28 at 7:30pm; July 13,
20, 27 at 2pm. $15/Person. Chicken Feather:
July 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 27 at 7:30pm. $15/Person.
Exhibitions - Stitches: Our Textile Traditions,
until Sept 30. Admission: $7/Person; Kids 3 and
under free. 519-457-1296.
1st HUSSARS MUSEUM (1 Dundas St) - Follow
the history the 1st Hussars from 1856 to
the present, including the D-Day landings and
peacekeeping missions. Open Mon - Fri, 10am-
5pm; Sat (& holidays), 1pm-4pm. Free admission.
519-455-4533.
LONDON REGIONAL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (21
Wharncliffe Rd S) – A playful learning environment
that engages children through hands-on
exhibits and interactive experiences. Regular
admission: $7/Gen; $2/1 – 2 years old; members
and kids under 2 admitted free. Free admission
Friday evenings from 5pm-8pm. 519-
434-5726.
LONGWOODS ROAD CONSERVATION AREA/SKA-
NAH DOHT VILLAGE & MUSEUM (8348 Longwoods
Road, Mount Brydges) - Twilight Tuesdays:
Guided hikes and tours at dusk, followed
by bonfire and sing-alongs every Tuesday evening
from July 5 - Aug 23, 7:30pm-9:30pm. $8/
Vehicle. Artifact Day: Bring your treasures and
the OAS will identify artifacts and share knowledge
on local history, July 17, 1pm-4pm. Pay &
display machine at entrance. 519-264-2420.
MUSEUM OF ONTARIO ARCHAEOLOGY (1600 Attawandaron
Rd) – Devoted to the study, display,
and interpretation of the human occupation of
Southwestern Ontario over the past 11,000
years. Regular admission: $5/Gen; $4/St&Sr;
$3/5-12yrs; $12/Family. 519-473-1360.
SECRETS OF RADAR MUSEUM (930 Western
Counties Rd) – Preserves the history, stories
and experiences of the men and women who
helped develop military radar in Canada and
abroad. Regular hours: Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.
Admission by donation. 519-691-5922.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT MUSEUM AT
WOLSELEY BARRACKS (701 Oxford St E) – Celebrates
the achievements of Canada’s oldest
regular infantry. Exhibit: Recent Acquisitions,
until Dec 10. Regular hours: Open Tue, Wed, Fri
10am-4pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Sun & Sat 12pm-
4pm. Regular admission: Free for general public,
please call for group visits. Financial donations
much appreciated. 519-660-5275/5524 or
519-660-5102.
MISCELLANEOUS
ACFO DE LONDON-SARNIA (495 Richmond St,
Suite 200) – English Conversation Group, Saturdays
once a month, 10am-11:30am. Open to
people interested in learning & improving their
English speaking, all levels. Volunteers are also
needed to help newcomers to integrate in the
community. 519-850-2236 x 223.
HARRIS PARK (Downtown) - London Celebrates
Canada: a day filled with an exciting lineup of
entertainment and fun, July 1, 12pm, ending
with fireworks at 10pm. Free.
MASONVILLE LIBRARY (30 North Centre Rd) -
French Discussion Group: All francophones and
francophiles welcome, Friday mornings, 10am-
Noon. Free. 519-660-4646.
WESTERN UNIVERSITY (Lawson Hall Building,
Room 2205) - La Tertulia: Spanish conversation
group open to adults. Every Wednesday,
4:30pm-9:30pm. Free. tertulia@uwo.ca.
JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016 CELEBRATING 27 YEARS
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Enjoy Karaoke six nights a week at the 765. Every
Tuesday to Sunday you can take the stage with your
friends & family, and sing like you’re a star!
WEEKEND ALL DAY BREAKFAST Only $3.98
ACOUSTIC BRUNCH SUNDAYS
Live Acoustic Music & Great Food - 11 AM to 3 PM Every Sunday
Amazing 765 Food & Drink Specials
Our Full Kitchen Is Open Late
Saturday July 2
Rock With Moxy
Friday July 8
Skirt Check
BLUES WEEKENDS
The last weekend of every month is BLUES WEEKEND!
The last weekend of every month is BLUES WEEKEND! On the last Friday and Saturday of the month come
into the 765 Backstage Lounge and hear some of the most incredible blues music sounds in London, and
anywhere else for that matter! We will be hosting the stage for some really amazing Blues Bands and Blues
Musicians, with local, national and international blues musicians alike. The 765 is HAPPENING! NO COVER
BLUES WEEKEND OPEN MIC JAM
On our BLUES WEEKENDS we also host an OPEN MIC BLUES JAM from 4 PM to 8 PM on
the last Saturday of the month hosted by Blues Man and Harmonist Robbie Antone and
his band! Play or listen, you won’t be disappointed! The 765 is Happening! NO COVER
VILLAGE SOUNDS THURSDAYS
With musical artist Ken Ross as your host, we hand over the Backstage Lounge to musical artists looking for
a stage every Thursday. If you have one song or more to share, we invite all new, aspiring, and seasoned
musicians alike to come out and share, inspire, network and enjoy our stage as yours. NO COVER
WEDNESDAYS ARE COMEDY NIGHT
Every Wednesday from 7 PM to 9 PM is fun comedy night at the 765. So come on in and find and find out
what's making everyone laugh and have such a great time. New artists weekly. The 765 is HAPPENING!
Downtown London Close To Budweiser Gardens
Grinning Gator Bar & Grill
G
GATOR FUN
Friday July 1 Friday July 15
Saturday July 2
Opus Rex & Waterbaby
Live Music
With
SAVERIA
& Guests
Wycked Truth CD Release
Black & White Tour
Les Femme Du Vin
Glass Of Wine
Ladies Night
GATOR GIRLS GALA SATURDAY MATINEES
This incredible event has become very popular, and a live music fan
favourite. Every second Saturday come on out at 4 PM and see some of
our most amazing female musical artists. The amazing & mostly acoustic
performances of some of our most talented local area female artists is
your best way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Meet, eat, drink & enjoy!
Shows – July 2 nd and July 16 th .
KITCHEN OPEN LATE
Our kitchen is always open late! You will love our homemade style
cooking with all your bar & grill favourites, such as fresh burgers and
our award winning wings . We also offer something deliciously
different with our Creole Louisiana menu options like jambalaya.
Visit Us
Every Monday
For
FREE POOL After 8 PM
Check Out All Our Events On Facebook!
The Grinning Gator Bar & Grill AND
The 765 Old East Bar & Grill Team Up
Blue Jays Luxury Suite $5000 Ticket Give
e-A
A-Way
We will be giving away 4 tickets each month to a luxury suite for the September 24 th Jays vs Yankees game including
transportation. Each 2 ticket give-a-way valued over $500. Just order any Labatt's product during a televised Jays game
and get an entry to win! Visit us on Facebook for full contest details.
BLUE JAYS FANS EAT FOR FREE – Just come into either the Grinning Gator or the 765 Bar & Grill with you and a friend
both wearing Jay’s fan gear and order a Labatt pitcher and get a FREE ORDER OF WINGS or NACHOS!
ONLY
NLY $4.75 5 OZ.
Every
WEDNESDAY
9 PM
NO COVER
Champagne
NLY $5.75 5 5 OZ.
ONLY
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ESTABLISHED IN 1989 JUNE 30 - JULY 27 • 2016