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Released June 22nd., 2003.
Hey Gang,
Just a few quick lines to update you on some events to look forward to over the next few weeks. First and Formost, The CiscoSystems Bluesfest is coming up on July 4th., 2003 in Ottawa. This years lineup includes Ben Harper, Elvis Costello, Blue Rodeo, and Sheryl Crow to name but a few. There's a couple of shows I recommend, beyond the Headliners. Dawn Tyler Blues Project will be making a well deserved Main Stage appearance. (Their Accoustic Tent show last year was nothing short of incredible)
Colin Linden will be appearing twice in one day, on the Southern Stage, then later that same evening with Blackie & The Rodeo Kings at the Black Sheep Inn. For fans of Colin, it is sure to be a great evening!
Visit the CiscoSystems Bluesfest website for more details! And keep checking here for updates, as yours truely makes his annual pilgrimage to Ottawa for the Bluesfest!
Closer to home... Dr. Zoo have announced details of their Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Tour. The Kick-Off Party will be at Club Etomik, St. Johns, Friday, July 11, 2003. Some details are still being worked on, so visit the Dr. Zoo Website for details. Here's a list of the tour... so far!
Dr. Zoo Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Tour
July 11 � St. John's (Club Atomik - Tour Kickoff Party)
July 12 - Mount Pearl (Strand West)
July 17, 18, 19 - Labrador City (Carol Inn)
July 23 - Churchill Falls (to be confirmed)
July 24, 25 � Goose Bay (Rumours, to be confirmed)
July 26, 27 �North West River (Beech Festival)
July 31 - St. John�s (George Street Festival opening for 54-40, to be confirmed)
August 1 � Marystown (Li�l Dory, to be confirmed)
August 2 � Grand Falls � Windsor (The Rock)
August 7 - St. John�s (The Ship Inn)
August 8 � Stephenville (Clancy�s, to be confirmed)
August 9 � Corner Brook (Union Station)
It's been 25 years in the making, but Hammingwells first CD is due for release on July 10th., 2003. They will be holding a CD Release party at The Basement in St. Johns, for those who can be there! (Unfortunately, I can't... I'll be in Ottawa that week) Most local music fans know Hammingwell for their onstage presentation of Pink Floyds "Dark Side of the Moon". Their CD, which is all original material, promises to be a beauty, so Check it out!
RASA (Erin Best and Sandy Morris) were guests on the Songwriters recently, and let me know that the revised release date for the upcoming album, "Urban Ambrosia", is now set for the summer of 2004. Rasa Fans who celebrated the release of Rasa Vidoe for "SUMO", and the bands winning the Great Canadian Songwriting Contest, and can look forward to seeing more of Erin & Sandy, as they plan to do alot of playing this summer.
In On Air News, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy returns to Cosmic Debris, Starting on Monday June 16th., 2003, and running for 12 weeks through out the summer. The classic Douglas Adams BBC Radio Series has become a summer fixture on Cosmic Debris, replacing The Monday Night Epic for the durration of its run, but not to fear Epic Fans! The Monday Night Epic will return in September! In the meantime, check out the Hitchhikers Guide every monday, 7 - 9 pm, as part of Cosmic Debris, on 93.5 CHMR-FM.
CHMR is also teaming up with Parsons & Sons again this Summer for the Salmon Festival Giveaway. One lucky CHMR Listener will win a Pair of Tickets to the Salmon Fest Concert, including Show Tickets, and Motor Coach Transportation from St. Johns to Grand Falls, and Return after the show. Listen to CHMR-FM to Qualify for the grand prize, which will be drawn on Thursday, July 17th., 2003.
Check back next week for more details!