Cesar Chavez Day! March 31, 2017

♪ Friday – (My Pick) Walter James Band at The Pour House
♪ Friday – Alfie Smith at Matson & Co.
♪ Friday – Country Night at the Gladstone with the Darren Hancock Band
♪ Friday – Barslap at the Corktown!
♪ Friday – I know it’s not a live music event, but it is the farewell to Baltimore House! Their last night!
♪ Saturday Afternoon – Rick & the 3Ds at the Gladstone
♪ Saturday (My Pick) – RootBone at the Waterdown Legion #551 … No Cover!!
♪ Saturday – Naughty Nights with Ginger St James at Lou Dawgs … No Cover.
♪ Saturday – RatRod are rockin’ The Pour House … No Cover.
♪ Saturday – The Rockets are at The Gladstone … No Cover.
♪ Saturday – An Evening with Buddy Rich: The Jazz Connection Big Band at The Pearl Company … $25 at the Door
♪ Sunday – Lou Dawg’s Hamilton 1 year Anniversary! From 2pm til 10pm! Featuring Jesse O’Brien & Chris Caddell in the afternoon and Ginger St James & the Grinders in the evening. Call ahead to reserve your table!!

♪ Tuesdays (Over) – Jacob Moon & The Commissionaires at the Gasworks!
♪ Tuesdays (Over) – Southern Supper at Mississippi Queen Foods! Great blues and amazing southern cuisine! You need to call early for your tickets as the seats fill up fast. $45 gets your the meal and one of the most intimate shows you will ever attend! http://mississippiqueenfoods.com/ to get your tickets!!
♪ Wednesdays (Over) – Boogie N Blues with Ian Andrews at the Corktown. A weekly gathering and jam session for the Hamilton Blues Family. If you play the blues you shouldn’t miss this jam!
♪ Wednesdays (Over) – Grindstones Jam Night at the Mill Street and 5 America House.
♪ Thursday (Over) – Southern Supper at Mississippi Queen Foods! Great blues and amazing southern cuisine! You need to call early for your tickets as the seats fill up fast. $45 gets your the meal and one of the most intimate shows you will ever attend! http://mississippiqueenfoods.com/ to get your tickets!!
♪ Sundays – Sunday Blues (2-6pm) at the Bay City Music Hall for only $7. This week … Chuck Jackson!

#GiveItAListen

https://youtu.be/EeH4HOCVYvM – Holly Near – “Somebody’s Jail”

#ShoutOuts for Today’s Blog! This could be people, places, etc.

… Just a shout out for whatever reason! Could be for a variety of reasons, but each one I felt needed that shout out … that “hug” or “pat on the back” from someone unexpected.

>People

Cesar Chavez, Roxanne Lane, Lee O’Brien, Kevin Barber, Tyson Meloche, Jeremy Wright, Joel Johnson, Allen Felker Vitv, Sarah Flonders, Alfie Smith, Ginger St. James, Dan Thomas, Eric Meloche, Steve Tomalty, Rick Swayze, Walter James Band, Barslap, Jim Nardi, RootBone, Bobbi Richards-Poole, Jesse O’Brien, Chris Caddell, B A Scott, Jacob Moon, Connie Rouble, Ian Andrews, Shawn Brush, Chuck Jackson , and Holly Near

>Places

The Pearl Company, Mississippi Queen Foods, Corktown Pub, The Baltimore House, The Pour House, @Gladstone, Park St Gasworks, Mill Street and 5 The American House, and Bay City Music Hall

>Sponsors

https://www.youtube.com/user/barbershoppodcast
http://http://barbershoppodcast.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/barber-shop…/id582523944…

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“You are never strong enough that you don’t need help.” – Cesar Chavez

#BeADuck ❣

Sorry for the delay in the shirts, been having an issue finding the right artwork. I am working on it though. Any artists out there with some ideas want to lend a hand?

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As Young As You Feel Day – Day 81 of 2017

#JustPreachin

“Do you know that being a stranger is the hardest thing that can happen to any one in all this world?” ― Gene Stratton-Porter

#SomethingToSay

Exlusion. It can be a painful thing.. ok.. it IS a painful thing. No matter what the reason, it hurts the person being excluded.
If you don’t like someone, and that is why they are excluded then be honest and say so. If it is a private matter that you would rather not share with someone, be honest and say that. Just being honest and communicate with one another.

Excluding someone however based on race, age, gender, orientation, etc. Is just wrong. It doesn’t matter if you think it justified, it makes no sense. We have all experienced this pain and awkwardness. A pain that could be made more acceptable if we knew why we were on the outside looking in instead of wondering what it is we did wrong to be there. Problem is, I think most of these situations are based on a bias of some sort.

We all know the feeling, or have at least once. Being more sensitive to it, I do my best every day never to exclude someone based on a bias of ignorance. I care not of the colour of your skin, your gender, your religion, your sexual preferences… I make it a point to include regardless wherever and whenever I can. Although at times I am guilty of just excluding everyone!

#DeaconBluesApproved ♫

Let me say … If you don’t promote your own show or at least talk about it … neither will I.

♪ Friday – RatRod at the PourHouse
♪ Friday – Duane Rutter at the Cat N Fiddle
♪ Saturday – 50’s Night at the Cat N Fiddle with the Treblemen
♪ Sunday – Jonny Potter and The Commoners w/Sean Le Sage are at the Casbah

♪ Tuesdays (Over) – Southern Supper at Mississippi Queen Foods! Great blues and amazing southern cuisine! You need to call early for your tickets as the seats fill up fast. $45 gets your the meal and one of the most intimate shows you will ever attend! http://mississippiqueenfoods.com/ to get your tickets!! This week … Brant Parker
♪ Tuesdays (Residency) – The Gasworks host Jacob Moon & The Commissionaires … this is a MUST SEE show.
♪ Wednesdays (Tonight) – Boogie N Blues with Ian Andrews at the Corktown. A weekly gathering and jam session for the Hamilton Blues Family. If you play the blues you shouldn’t miss this jam!
♪ Wednesdays (Tonight) – Grindstones Jam Night at the Mill Street and 5 America House.
♪ Thursday – Southern Supper at Mississippi Queen Foods! Great blues and amazing southern cuisine! You need to call early for your tickets as the seats fill up fast. $45 gets your the meal and one of the most intimate shows you will ever attend! http://mississippiqueenfoods.com/ to get your tickets!! This week … Sugar Brown & Rockin’ Johnny Burgin
♪ Sundays – Sunday Blues (2-6pm) at the Bay City Music Hall for only $7. This week … Tony “Wild T” Springer!

#GiveItAListen

#ShoutOuts for Today’s Blog! This could be people, places, etc.

… Just a shout out for whatever reason! Could be for a variety of reasons, but each one I felt needed that shout out … that “hug” or “pat on the back” from someone unexpected.

>People

Gene Stratton-Porter, Kevin Barber, Roxanne Lane, Lee O’Brien, Tyson Meloche, Paul Ferrante, Dan Thomas, Eric Meloche, Steve Tomalty, Duane Rutter Music, David Nicoloff, Jonny Potter & The Commoners, Sean Le Sage, Connie Rouble, Brant Parker, Jacob Moon, Ian Andrews, Shawn Brush, Sugar Brown, Rockin Johnny Burgin, TONY WILD T SPRINGER, John Lennon, George Roloson, and Sonya Sones

>Places

The Pour House, The Cat’N’Fiddle, The Casbah, Mississippi Queen Foods, Corktown Pub, Mill Street and 5 The American House, and Bay City Music Hall

>Sponsors

https://www.youtube.com/user/barbershoppodcast
http://http://barbershoppodcast.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/barber-shop…/id582523944…

BOXO Studio and Deacon Media Presents…

“But Lunch Isn’t That Bad.
Really Once I get used to having to eat with two people instead of one. Two people who have known each other for such a long time that they practically speak in code. Two people who are always saying, “Remember the time when this happened?” and “Remember the time when that happened?” (Which, of course, I never do, because I wasn’t there.)
Well, okay, it is that bad. It sucks, even.” ― Sonya Sones

#BeADuck ❣
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St Patrick’s Day – 03/17/2017 – Full Weekend Edition!

#JustPreachin

“You gotta try your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it.” – Jimmy Dean

#SomethingToSay

Yesterday was a long day and was rather unexpected. Spent hours in emergency with my son. All is fine, it was a severe panic attack. However it is better to be safe than sorry. Did manage to make a short appearance at the Happy Rock Open Jam last night, sorry I could not stay longer. It was great running into old friend, and Canadian legend Sonny Del Rio.

Regardless of the days that have lead up to this, it is St Patrick’s Day. Not gonna get into the debate of the meaning of the holiday or anything like that. Just want to encourage everyone to have fun today, be smart and safe, and be sure to try your luck but don’t push it.

#DeaconBluesApproved ♫

Let me say … If you don’t promote your own show or at least talk about it … neither will I.

♪ Friday – St. Paddy Day Rat-Rod madness at The Doghouse.
♪ Friday – St. Paddy’s Kitchen Party at the Corktown.
♪ Friday – Shake Street St. Paddy’s at Ye Olde Squire on Main West
♪ Friday (Top Pick) – Ginger St James at Rolly Rockets BBQ
♪ Saturday – Ginger St James at Lou Dawgs
♪ Saturday (Top Pick) – TG Swampbusters CD Release party at Bay City Music Hall. Call ahead for ticket information
♪ Saturday – Rick and The 3Ds are at The Gladstone

♪ Sundays – Sunday Blues (2-6pm) at the Bay City Music Hall for only $7. This week … Brant Parker!

#GiveItAListen

The Verve – “Lucky Man”

#ShoutOuts for Today’s Blog! This could be people, places, etc.

… Just a shout out for whatever reason! Could be for a variety of reasons, but each one I felt needed that shout out … that “hug” or “pat on the back” from someone unexpected.

>People

Jimmy Dean, Sonny Del-Rio, Brant Parker, Rick Prinsthal, James Boraski, Shake Street, Kevin Barber, Maggie Rosemary, Roxanne Lane, Lee O’Brien, Sue GlassNipples, Tyson Meloche, Dan Thomas, Eric Meloche, Steve Tomalty, Barbara Munshaw, Billy Dixon, Paul J.L. Crossman, Amie Doyle, Justin Sauson, Mick Manning, Karen Liana, Marie Gillum, MizA Smith, Steven Korne, Samuel Beckett, Ginger St James, The Verve, and Tim Gibbons.

>Places

Ye Olde Squire – Main West, Corktown Pub, The Dog House, Rolly Rockets BBQ, The Gladstone, and Bay City Music Hall

>Sponsors

https://www.youtube.com/user/barbershoppodcast
http://http://barbershoppodcast.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/barber-shop…/id582523944…

BOXO Studio and Deacon Media

“The earth makes a sound as of sighs and the last drops fall from the emptied cloudless sky. A small boy, stretching out his hands and looking up at the blue sky, asked his mother how such a thing was possible. Fuck off, she said.” – Samuel Beckett

#BeADuck ❣
#SeeYaOnTheBSide ❣

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Lips Appreciation Day – 03/16/2017

#JustPreachin

“Kiss someone like kissing is the only way you have to communicate. There is no conversation. There is no sex. There are only two sets of lips that are ravenous to be recognized and treasured.” – Roberto Hogue

#SomethingToSay

If the eyes are a window to the soul, then what does a person’s lips tell us? Yes, it really is Lips Appreciation Day. You can tell a lot from a smile, smirk, frown, laugh, and even the way the mouth forms words being spoken. However, the greatest appreciation comes when observing the lips of another, one you find catches your attention more than others.

These days, I think we have lost the subtle appreciation of important intimacies. I am as guilty as the rest. What ever happened the importance of a hug, a handshake, the touch from another, a kiss of respect, a kiss of passion, holding hands… it seems the visible extension of human connection is beginning to fade away.
On a day like today… make that connection clear. Appreciate.

#DeaconBluesApproved ♫

Let me say … If you don’t promote your own show or at least talk about it … neither will I.

♪ Friday – St. Paddy Day Rat-Rod madness at The Doghouse.
♪ Friday – St. Paddy’s Kitchen Party at the Corktown.
♪ Friday – Shake Street St. Paddy’s at Ye Olde Squire on Main West
♪ Saturday – Ginger St James at Lou Dawgs
♪ Saturday – TG Swampbusters CD Release party at Bay City Music Hall. Call ahead for ticket information
♪ Saturday – Rick and The 3Ds are at The Gladstone

♪ Thursdays (TONIGHT!) – Happy Rock Open Jam at the Gladstone with Tyson Meloche, Eric Meloche, Steve Tomalty, and Dan Thomas.
♪ Sundays – Sunday Blues (2-6pm) at the Bay City Music Hall for only $7. This week … Brant Parker!

#GiveItAListen

Brant Parker – “Hurricane Woman”

#ShoutOuts for Today’s Blog! This could be people, places, etc.

… Just a shout out for whatever reason! Could be for a variety of reasons, but each one I felt needed that shout out … that “hug” or “pat on the back” from someone unexpected.

>People

Roberto Hogue, Glenn Turner, Brant Parker, Rick Prinsthal, Andy Ducharme, Shake Street, Kevin Barber, Trevor Stephen, Roxanne Lane, Lee O’Brien, Brendan James Stephens, Tyson Meloche, Dan Thomas, Eric Meloche, Steve Tomalty, Audrey Hepburn, Ginger St James, and Tim Gibbons.

>Places

The Gladstone, Ye Olde Squire – Main West, Corktown Pub, The DogHouse, and Bay City Music Hall

>Sponsors

https://www.youtube.com/user/barbershoppodcast
http://http://barbershoppodcast.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/barber-shop…/id582523944…

BOXO Studio and Deacon Media

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” – Audrey Hepburn

#BeADuck ❣
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March 11th, 2017

#JustPreachin

“A pub can be a magical place.” – Rhys Ifans

#SomethingToSay

There is a war going on. Performers vs Venues. It’s an age old war.

I firmly support both, so long as BOTH support each other. Times have changed for the bar owner. The no smoking really killed the scene, the ZERO tolerance for alchohol and driving (not saying that is a bad thing, but you can NOT even have one), the economy, and the community.

A bar needs to advertise and promote. Period. Poster, flyers, radio, newspapers, etc. Whatever they can and they don’t always have to spend a lot of money. They also need to be consistant and when they decide to host entertainment, you have to give it some time. Customer service needs to be a constant form of advertising. This will keep people coming back and will keep them coming back with friends.

Bands also need to promote. They need to understand that the masses in general just don’t come and hang out at the bars like they used to. Mostly for the reasons above. You can’t take a spot in the bustling downtown core and compare it to other places with far fewer people in the area. Yes, because of the economy and driving issues, you are really relying on LOCALS.

The real power though is in the hands of YOU, and ME, and YOU, and YOU! I just read a comment of a person who claims to support local bands. “I eat at home before I go out. I pre-drink before I go out because I’m not paying $5 a beer. I support the band and want to enjoy the music, so I am willing to pay for a ticket or a cover.” blah blah blah. How many of you are like this? Let me spell it out… if most bars in this city, or any city, only had Cover Charge events… nobody would go there… ever. Don’t get me wrong, I am willing to pay to see any band, especially knowing the cover goes straight to the band. What does the bar get out of that? “They sell beer and food!” you shout… read the comment above. Really? Yes, our economy has an impact that people don’t have money to spend.. or so they say. I go to a downtown bar and watch people drop $100+. $5 is a good price overall but you know that a business to be successful should have a 300% mark-up. 33% inventory, 33% overhead, and 33% profit. Is that not the point of being self-employed? You have to make a living. I have seen it where a bar owner pays the inventory, pays the overhead, and makes no money for surviving and making a living. Been there and done that. I’ve personally had nights where the amount I paid the entertainment was more than 50% of my total sales in the day. Still paid them but can you see the problem? If people are not willing to spend a little money (on top of a cover) then you are not supporting the Local Scene. Period. If a bar spends $500 on the entertainment, you know they need to make more than $1500 in sales? Why more? Because the entertainment is only a part of the cost of overhead… just something to think about.

#DeaconBluesApproved ♫

Let me say … If you don’t promote your own show or at least talk about it … neither will I.

#AtTheGladstone

The new owner is working hard to bring that back. New menu, new atmosphere, friendly staff, and of course great music. If you want to support live music in the east end, they could use your support!!

♪ Every Thursday Night – Happy Rock Open Jam at the Gladstone with Tyson Meloche, Eric Meloche, Steve Tomalty, and Dan Thomas. At one time, The Gladstone was one of the go-to music venues in town.
♪ Friday – Stringbenders Band. No Cover!
♪ Saturday (TONIGHT! and I’m getting out!) – You have been asking for them… now they are here! @RAT-ROD takes over the stage and heats up the dance floor! No Cover!

♪ Saturday (Top Pick!) – Ginger St James at Lou Dawg’s Hamilton
♪ Saturday – Shake Street at The Winchester Arms Dundas
♪ Saturday – The Blues Pirates at Mill Street and 5 The American House
♪ Sunday – Shari Dunn & Jonny Kerr at The Lionshead Pub

The Gladstone, Lou Dawg’s Hamilton, The Winchester Arms Dundas, Mill Street and 5 The American House, The Lionshead Pub, Mississippi Queen Foods, Corktown Pub, and Bay City Music Hall

♪ Every Tuesday Night – Southern Supper at Mississippi Queen Foods! Great blues and amazing southern cuisine! You need to call early for your tickets as the seats fill up fast. $45 gets your the meal and one of the most intimate shows you will ever attend! http://mississippiqueenfoods.com/ to get your tickets!! This week .. James Anthony.
♪ Every Wednesday Night – Boogie N Blues with Ian Andrews at the Corktown. A weekly gathering and jam session for the Hamilton Blues Family. If you play the blues you shouldn’t miss this jam!
♪ Every Sunday – Blues N Brunch at Lou Dawgs. This week … Sean Pinchin!
♪ Every Sunday Afternoon – Sunday Blues (2-6pm) at the Bay City Music Hall for only $7. This week … Al Lerman!

#GiveItAListen

https://youtu.be/KY5u496Y6kA – Imelda May – “Call Me”

#ShoutOuts for Today’s Blog! This could be people, places, etc.

… Just a shout out for whatever reason! Could be for a variety of reasons, but each one I felt needed that shout out … that “hug” or “pat on the back” from someone unexpected.

► People

Alison Jardine, Lisa McDonald, Rhys Ifans, Imelda May, Kevin Barber, Roxanne Lane, Lee O’Brien, Tyson Meloche, Dan Thomas, Eric Meloche, Steve Tomalty, Ginger St James, Shari Dunn, Jonny Kerr, Trish O’Neill, Connie Rouble, Al Lerman, Sean Pinchin, and Ian Andrews

► Places

► Sponsors

Barber Shop Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/user/barbershoppodcast
http://http://barbershoppodcast.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/barber-shop…/id582523944…

BOXO Studio, The Gladstone, and Deacon Media

“I love to have no plans. It is amazing where your day can turn when you have no plans: meeting people or just going to a little pub on the side of the road.” – Imelda May

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March 10th, 2017

#𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧 – Friday March 10th, 2017

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

#SomethingToSay

Yesterday was a special kind of something. Appointments done. Client satisfaction achieved. Meetings successful. Also great to see some familiar faces… for those not already covered in this blog elsewhere… Sean, Craig Gory, Kari, Tim Soules, Brian Kuznik, Trina and Bubba, and even Christina Batari.

#DeaconMedia #BoxoStudios #BarberShopPodcast

#𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 ♫

Let me say … If you don’t promote your own show or at least talk about it … neither will I.

#AtTheGladstone

The new owner is working hard to bring that back. New menu, new atmosphere, friendly staff, and of course great music. If you want to support live music in the east end, they could use your support!!

♪ Every Thursday Night – Happy Rock Open Jam at the Gladstone with Tyson Meloche, Eric Meloche, Steve Tomalty, and Dan Thomas.

♪ Friday (TONIGHT) – Stringbenders Band. No Cover!
♪ Saturday – You have been asking for them… now they are here! RAT-ROD takes over the stage and heats up the dance floor! No Cover!

♪ Saturday – Ginger St James at Lou Dawg’s Hamilton
♪ Saturday – Shake Street at The Winchester Arms Dundas
♪ Saturday – The Blues Pirates Band at Mill Street and 5 The American House
♪ Sunday – Shari Dunn & Jonny Kerr at The Lionshead Pub