Patchwork Threads

Summer 2012 has been a beauty thus far.   At Patchwork, we’ve decided to add to this awesomeness by having a summer house concert.  And who better to entertain us on a warm summer evening but the indescribable STEVE POLTZ.

Tuesday, Aug 28th – 8 PM start (there will be 2 sets with a short break in between; cds will be available for sale)

(I know it’s a Tuesday but it’s the last week of August – close to your last chance to indulge in summer fun before September hits once again….)

 $20 per person (all $$ goes to Steve)

http://poltz.com/words/

It’s always helpful if you RSVP via email or by calling 434-8355.  That way we know how to arrange the furniture.  A reminder will go out a couple of days before that will include directions for newbies and those who have forgotten the way.

(Last minute RSVPs and drop-ins are cool too.)

Non-alcoholic beverages will be offered.  You are invited to take along any wine/beer/etc. that you wish to enjoy.  There will be a selection of munchies at the break.  Contributions to the munchies table will be graciously accepted and appreciated although not required.

Please feel free to forward this invitation on to other music lovers you know.

Best,

Monique

Last year at about this time, Patchwork hosted Andrea Ramolo.  She was an unknown entity for us at the time but man we were ever impressed!  What an engaging performer with a unique and powerful voice.  She was touring Canada to promote her second cd ‘The Shadows and the Cracks’.

Fast forward one year….She has since teamed up with fellow road warrior, Cindy Doire to form Scarlett Jane and they are touring the country together to promote their first collaboration ‘Stranger’.

We have been looking forward to this show for months!  If you visit their website (scarlettjane.com) you will hear a sample of their sound and can read about their individual careers,  what the ‘press’ are saying and what brought them together.  “The blend of their voices stopped conversations” may be part of it…..

One listen to their captivating voices and you’ll instantly be intrigued. Andrea Ramolo and Cindy Doire are the singer and songwriters behind the duo Scarlett Jane, being named one of the most exciting new collaborations in recent Canadian music. Already generating buzz on the Canadian music scene without much promotion, speaks volumes of the natural talent this duo has. Their debut album, Stranger combines a progressive roots rock sound with a mix of folk and country influences.   Rosanna Bonura, Tandem Online

Scarlett Jane – Andrea Ramolo & Cindy Doire – Saturday, June 16

8 pm start

$20 (all funds given to the musicians)

It’s always helpful if you RSVP via email (mleblanc.patchwork@gmail.com) or by calling 434-8355.  That way we know how to arrange the furniture.

A reminder will go out a couple of days before that will include directions for newbies and those who’ve forgotten the way.

Non-alcoholic beverages will be offered.  You are invited to take along any wine/beer/etc. that you wish to enjoy.  There will be a selection of munchies at the break.  Contributions to the munchies table will be graciously accepted and appreciated although not required.

Please feel free to forward this invitation on to other music lovers you know.

Best,

Monique

Halifax based Erin Costelo is a musician, singer-songwriter & composer extraordinaire with a rich velvety voice and a piano style all her own.  We love her stuff more and more each time we hear it.  Recently we enjoyed a performance by Erin at the Company House – accompanied by the Blue Engine String Quartet (I think she did all the arrangements for them for that show!) and again at the Al Whittle Theatre with Stephen Fearing.  Erin & Stephen performed several songs that they penned together including a gorgeous piece to commemorate the Titanic anniversary.

Erin will be performing at Patchwork on Saturday, May 26 starting at 8 pm.  We will be collecting $20 per listener (all proceeds go directly to Erin, to support a new album perhaps!).

It’s always helpful if you RSVP via email (mleblanc.patchwork@gmail.com) or at 434-8355.  That way we know how to arrange the furniture. A reminder will go out a couple of days before that will include directions for newbies and those who’ve forgotten the way.

Non-alcoholic beverages will be offered.  You are invited to take along any wine/beer/etc. that you wish to enjoy.  There will be a selection of munchies at the break.  Contributions to the munchies table will be graciously accepted and appreciated although not required.

Please feel free to forward this invitation on to other music lovers you know.

Check out Shelley Thompson’s documentary which first aired on Sunday, April 22 on Maritime Magazine (CBC Radio 1).  Some of it was taped at Patchwork!

http://www.cbc.ca/maritimemagazine/2012/04/24/house-concerts/

It’s time for a blues show no?  Actually this is a blues meets boogie-woogie meets Patchwork show!

Alan Gerber

Saturday, April 21 @ 8 pm  : $20 per person (100 % to the musician)

Strap on your boogie-woogie shoes, hold on and get ready … Alan Gerber has arrived! This eccentric entertainer is wowing audiences internationally. His amalgamation of boogie-woogie, stunning vocal interpretations and fine musicianship make Gerber an artist of the highest order. His show is exhilarating and captivates audiences of all demographics placing him in high demand to festivals, clubs and theatres nationally, He has participated in major events such as: The Montreal Jazz Festival, Ottawa Blues Festival, Fort Lauderdale Blues Festival, Toronto Harbour Front Blues, Carcassonne Music Festival & many more.

Alan began his career as a singer, songwriter and keyboardist with the group Rhinoceros before embarking on a solo career.  In 1994, he produced and released “Chicken Walk”. He followed that up with “Fools That Try” in 1997 and “The Boogie Man” in 1999. When demand for a live CD began to surface, Alan took the studio on the road and produced “Alan Gerber Live” in 2002. This CD captured his live performance energy and audiences and buyers were quick to stand up and take notice. “Alan Gerber Live” showcased Gerber in all areas of his art. He produced the recording, wrote and performed the songs, and played all instruments on this CD. In 2005 he released the critically acclaimed “Blue Tube”. A quote from Dan Behrman, producer/host of “Espace Musique”, Radio Canada blues show: “He literally explodes from the very start with all the musical colors that Blues-Funk has in its paint box…. Alan Gerber is a sensitive & intelligent lyricist whose positive message is ideally driven home by the right words he uses”.  His latest CD, Queen Of Hearts, was released in 2009.

Please go on youtube for a taste of what this guy can do:                               http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DywNGVWcrnE  Or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFlYWCFGGE

Visit his website for more : http://alangerber.org/

RSVP (mleblanc.patchwork@gmail.com) for directions and reminders.