Here is a list of upcoming events happening around town, that are musical, signwriting, poetry etc. that are very healing and loving! Enjoy! Coming Sunday Afternoon: a rare opportunity to see and hear MOSAIC in concert! Sunday March 2, 2014 2:30 pm Old East Studios, 755 Dundas Street East (on the South side at the foot of English Street) $10 per person OR pay-what-you-can See you there! *** Its always a treat when NANCY JANE SMALL comes to Acoustic Spotlight, so plan to attend this Wednesday, February 26. Nancy is a talented singer-songwriter who will charm you with her gentle songs of love and awareness. Opportunities to sing along, too! As usual, Ill play an opening set starting around 8 pm, possibly with help from the lovely JULIA WEBB; and the feature act starts at 9. Details and directions below. *** Ruby Tuesday comes every Tuesday at 7:30 pm, and its open to performers, aspiring performers, and audience alike. The evening is of special interest to musicians looking for a chance to grow. Perhaps youd like the opportunity to practice playing in front of people, or playing along with other musicians; or perhaps youre a songwriter whod like feedback on a work in progress. Its also a terrific opportunity to just jam along, or just listen. The Ruby goes around the circle: when it comes to you, you can choose to play a song (by yourself or with others), request a song, or pass it on. Lots of fun. Old East Studios, 755 Dundas Street East (between Lyle and Rectory). You can bring friends if you like; since theres no obligation to perform, some people just like to listen, possibly request songs, and enjoy the community atmosphere. Pay-What-You-Can, suggested donation $5. *** OTHER EVENTS and IDEAS AROUND TOWN: *** From Geoff and Nina: SHARON BEE is the feature act at our next Come-Unity Concert: This Saturday, March 1st at 343 Balderstone Avenue - (our new studio) 8PM - $10 at the door Come and enjoy two bands: The Big Picture (Nina Davis, Geoff Johnson, Charles Innis) AND Sharon Bee with Rodney Perkins 519-434-7733 for more information *** From Joanne Does: The Music for Healing and Transition Program is starting another round of training in May 2014 - Woodstock/London. Visit website (mhtp.org) or contact Joanne Does jdoes764@gmail for more info. *** From Joanne Does: Songwriting sessions for 2014 take place at the Landon library, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. There is no charge to attend. March 29 - April 26 - May 31 - September 27 - Oct 25 - Nov 29 Joanne Does AndTheBeatGoesOn.ca *** From Karen McLaughlin: Jo-Ann Lawton and Karen McLaughlin host the Acoustic Jam Sessions - Monday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm at the William Mercer Wilson Centre - 331 Commissioners Road near Andover in the lower Community Room. No charge and parking. Everyone welcome - Hope to see you there. *** From Stan Burfield: London Open Mic Poetry Night consists of a featured local poet and an open mic. It is held in the terrace of the Mykonos Restaurant (572 Adelaide St. N), usually the first Wednesday of the month. We open with half an hour of music at 6:30 pm. Then the featured poet at 7 pm, followed by an open mic. londonpoetryopenmic/ https://facebook/LondonOpenMicPoetryNight *** From Gilles and Gael: Were here all Winter! Music Circle Thursday evenings 7:30 to 10:00 pm We form a circle. Each player takes a turn. You either play, sing or pass. Requests are played at the players next turn. We play music, we talk music, we socialize, then we play more music. All instruments welcome. 6 Andover Drive, London, Ont. Across from the the LGT church (lots of parking). 519-471-4033 *** From June Cole: THE S.O.U.P. IS ON: The Southern Ontario Ukulele Players that is. The S.O.U.P. meet every Monday night at Old East Studios, 755 Dundas Street in London. If you are interested in learning to play the ukulele or to jam come join all the ukers from 7 - 9 pm. We will be offering beginners classes in the near future at Old East Studios so stay tuned for further information. We play songs from two songbooks that we have compiled of over 100 songs. If you decide youd like to join, you can download all songs from the internet. No previous musical experience necessary. Just come and be prepared to play, sing and have fun! Pay what you can. Suggested donation is $5.00. *** From Sheila Horrell: Get your groove on! Drumming every 2nd and 4th Saturday night at the HUB at Christchurch (corner of Hill and Wellington). Community Drum Circle from 7 - 8:30 pm. Let your creativity go! Drumming is led by Sheila Horrell ( sheilahorrell-play ). Drop in rate is $10 or pay-what-you-can. We never want to see anyone miss out for want of a few $$. Extra drums are provided for those who dont have one, and lots of percussion toys to play with. *** From Nigel Lawton: First Friday Fiesta in the East Village Ukellettes Sing-a-long at LIFE*SPIN LIVING ROOM (866 A Dundas St. at Ontario St.) 7pm-9pm First Friday of every month! NO COVER CHARGE (donations welcome) Refreshments Provided Proceeds from donations to the event will be shared with LIFE*SPIN A Family Friendly Musical Event. You are invited to sing along. Songbooks will be provided *** Heres the Acoustic Spotlight lineup these days: Feb 26 NANCY JANE SMALL (originals; vocal & guitar) Mar 05 LYNN DEVINE & FRIENDS (blues, country, originals; voice & guitar) Mar 12 TOM McINERNEY (Voice & guitar, originals & covers) Mar 19 MARK HENNING (guitar & voice; blues, jazz & originals) Mar 26 ? Apr 02 JOANI PAIGE (original songs, voice & guitar) Apr 09 THE DALE BUTLER TRIO (originals & covers; voices, guitar, and bass) Apr 16 JEAN MEILLEUR (voice & guitar; originals and covers) Apr 23 DOUBLE FEATURE: GILLES & PETER; NICK EDMONDS (singer-songwriters; guitars & voices) Apr 30 KITTY DONOHOE (singer-songwriter on guitar, cittern and piano) *** Acoustic Spotlight takes place at the home of Christine Kelsey and John Broeze, at 6 St. Patrick Street, not far from Wharncliffe and Oxford. (If youre coming North on Wharncliffe, turn right on St. Patrick and go 2 1/2 blocks East to the end of the street. If youre on Oxford, turn South on St. Andrew, go 1 block South to St. Patrick, and 1 1/2 blocks East to the end of the street. Christine & Johns phone number is 519-433-9418, in case you get lost and need directions. Its now Pay-What-You-Want! If you have $5, or whatever, to contribute, it is greatly appreciated. (The money still goes straight to the musicians.) And if not, were just glad to have you attend. Thanks again for not wearing perfume or cologne. Our allergic guests appreciate it. There are a few refreshments provided, so steel yourself if youre on a diet. And if you feel like bringing any of your own, well all be happy to share.
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