Artist: Bushman Release: My Old Guitar Year: 2021 Genre: Country Home: Chatham-Kent, Ontario Contact: bushboismier@yahoo.ca
Notes: Bushman is a staple of the local country music scene. Along with his two brothers and a close friend, he fronted the Koboys in the 90’s. Often performing solo these days, Bush has been pumping out many songs, most of them in line with witty humour, and posting them to youtube to share with friends.
*Recorded, Engineered, Mixed, Mastered, Produced and Arranged By Dave Fitz. South River, NL
Tracks:
Chugging Of A Choo Choo
Show A Little Mercy
Old Outlaw
The Best Mama
Yeah I Love You Too
My Old Guitar
Knees In The Breeze
Life’s Just A Fairytale My Friends
Who To Blame
Will It Be Upstairs Or Downstairs
Sawyer’s Song
Watch the video preview/sampler below, of the release.
Band: I See Aura Release: I See Aura (EP) Year: 2020 Genre: Metal Home: Chatham-Kent/ Windsor. Year Formed: 2019
Local Connection: Mike & Josh are from the Wallaceburg area & Nick is from Windsor. Notes: Nov. 21st, The band release another song called The Witch Machine.
Tracks:
Plagues
Cold Carnality
Reanimated Regret
Asceticism
2020
Members: Josh Hinch – Bass/Vocals Mike VanCouter – Guitar/Vocals Nick Predhomme – Drums
Watch video sampler of the tracks below:
Links: * Link to Ep here. * Youtube link here. * Facebook link here. * Spotify link here.
Artist:Aaron Allen Release: Highway Mile (EP) Year: 2020 Genre: Country Music From: Chatham Ontario Resides: London Ontario
Tracks: 01. Where Music Comes from 02. Highway Mile 03. Can We Go Back 04. Mine All Mine 05. Superman 06. Good Tattoo
Notes:Aaron won the Ontario’s “Rising Star” in country music, from the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO). In 2020, Aaron has decided to pursue music full on.
Discography
2006 – Aaron Allen – Self Titled (11 songs)
2007 – Aaron Allen & The Small City Saints – Self-Titled (12 songs)
2009 – Aaron Allen – A place called hell (15 songs)
2011 – Aaron Allen – IV (6 songs)
2012 – Aaron Allen & The Small City Saints – Self-Titled (5 songs)
2015 – Aaron Allen & the Small City Saints – Better days (10 songs)
2020 – Aaron Allen – Highway Mile (EP, 6 songs)
Watch/Preview all songs below in the video.
Links: * Play on spotify here. * Play at Apple Music here. * Website here.
Band: The Good Robots Home: Chatham-Kent, Ontario Canada Year: 2019 Genre: Covers (Mostly rock) Year formed: 2018
Notes:The Good Robots is a cover project produced by Shawn Beaulieu, collaborating with local friends and musicians from around the world, on a rotating basis.
* We offer musical entertainment, Karaoke, and DJ services. Very reasonable rates. We also provide entertainment to senior venues and rest homes free of charge !!!
* 3 piece harmony group, using electronically provided music for backing tracks.
Recent performances:
Park St Place (Dresden), Blenheim Community Village, Wallaceburg Retirement Residence, Fairfield & Residence on the Thames (Chatham).
In 2019, Brooklyn released two songs. 01. Break It Again 02. What Goes Around
Notes: * On Sept 23rd 2012, Brooklyn won YTV’s Next Star Contest which had over three Million voters across Canada. She released her first single and video “The Way I See You”. The song & video for ‘Lemon & Lime was also released. * Her YTV win gave her more than just an edge on the country scene – Brooklyn has enjoyed being able to host multiple “Movie Nights” on YTV, as well as guest starring on the network’s popular series “Life with Boys.” She has hosted YTV’s The Zone, and even interviewed future “The Next Star 6” hopefuls in Toronto.
* 2013 – Brooklyn released a four song EP entitled Storyteller. In March 2013, she recorded her second single, “ONE OF THESE DAYS”, at Sony/ ATV studios in Toronto with producer Rob Wells.
* 2015: Releases her song ‘Good Day‘.
* 2016: Brooklyn also released one song entitled ‘Sweet On Me’. Written by Brooklyn Roebuck and Annette Barkley.
*2018: In 2018, Brooklyn released three songs. 01. Things That I Don’t Miss, 02. Bad Seed, 03. Barn Burner.
All three songs can be found at iTunes here.
Links:
*‘What Goes Around’ on spotify here. * ‘Break It Again’ on spotify here. * Youtube link here. * Facebook link here. * Twitter link here. “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “
* Live music venue with Top 40, Country, & Rock/Classic Rock acts.
* The Fortresss Tavern is the best sounding room in all of Chatham. They have live bands
every Friday and Saturday night. They also have solo acts every Thursday night.
*Fortresss Tavern is Wayne Caron’s dream come true. For a long time, he was fed up of the inconsistent availability of good live music and Chatham-Kent and he always said that one day he would open a bar to do something about it. Well, that day has finally come!
Some of the bands playing in 2018/2019.
80’s Gone Wild, Loveless, Mrs. Fox, Lucas Chaisson, Mark Chichkan, Continuum, John Atlee, Dusty D’Annunzio, Mouth Trap, J#Major, The Chasers, Retrospect, Those Guys, United Snakes, Moondog Howlers, SnakeBite, The Whaling Band, Guy Shields Trio, Dirt Road Jammers, Hurt N Merv, Soul Signatures, Paying Cash: The Johnny Cash Show, Blutonium, The Mixx, British Beat 66, Twang Bastards, Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain, Bombsquad, The Soulshakers, Contact Zero, Rendition, Superfly, United Snakes, The DAM Band, Jessika Rabbit, Whistler Creek, Johnson’s Creek, Practically Hip, Jeff Back,
Artist:Jacklyn Wills Year: 2019 Home:Chatham-Kent (Dresden) Genre: Country
Notes: * 18-year-old Jacklyn Wills strives for her dream of furthering her future through entertaining. * 2016: Recorded a three song demo ep that has helped her gain air play from local radio stations 99.1 CKXS and 92.9 CFCO. * Throughout her high school years, Jacklyn performed with one of Sarnia’s top young classic rock bands, known as “Round House”. * Performs both covers & originals. *Photo By: Captured Moments Photography
Contact:
BOOKING & GENERAL INQUIRIES
jacklynwills@hotmail.com | 226-626-4863
Website Links: * Home page here. * Facebook link here. * Instagram link here. * Youtube link here. “ “ “ “ “ “ “
Band: Lee Resistant & The Lost Release:Thirteen Years Gone By... Year:2019 (April) Genre: Punk Rock Band Formed: 2018 Home: Chatham-Kent Ontario, Canada
Band: Lee – Guitar / Vocals Jake – Guitar Brian– Bass / B.Vox Alex – Drums / B.Vox
Tracks: 01 Least Resistant 02 For The Few 03 Wishlist 04 Where Would You Run?
Notes:
“Playing a bunch of songs from my back catalog live with the new band is a blast, so we decided to re-record a few of them. A couple of them never got much of an airing back in the day, so it’s fun to put them out there for people to listen to again!” – LR
Watch the CD Preview Video Below.
* If video does not appear, click to watch it here.
Links: * Facebook here. * Instagram here. * Download/Preview this release at bandcamp here: * Youtube link here. “ “ “ “ “
Artist: Tina Pumfrey Release: That Day Date: 2018 Home: Thamesville, Ontario, Canada (Chatham-Kent) Genre:Contemporary Christian Singer/ Songwriter
Notes:
Take a familiar, everyday situation. Spin a few lyrics and chords, sprinkle with a dash of rock, blues, country; maybe some folk or gospel. It was a bit more complicated than that, but essentially, that’s it! My music looks at everyday life through the lens of faith. Whatever life throws at me, faith holds me together, and music is the constant in the background.
Since 2011, I’ve been performing around southern Ontario, solo and with my band. In 2014, we recorded “Where God Is” at Northwood Studios, with producer/engineer Matt Connell at the controls. We have just finished our second album, “That Day”, a 5-song EP. It was a great experience, working at SLR Studios in Windsor, under the guidance of Marty Bak. The final product was mastered by Greg Mindorff of Suite Sound Labs in Vancouver. It will be released on June 16, 2018.
Outdoor gospel nights, church events, festival stages, house concerts,… We are ready to bring the music to you, wherever you need it!
Tracks: 01. That Day 02. Sweet As Can Be 03. Home 04. Slow 05. New Song
Links: * Download this from apple here. * Website here. * Facebook here. * Twitter here. * Instagram here.
Artist:Tina Pumfrey Release: Where God Is Date: December 4th, 2014 Home:Thamesville, Ontario, Canada (Chatham-Kent) Genre: Alternative Christian
Notes:
Life’s little details and big questions meet with catchy melodies and inspiring lyrics throughout Tina’s first full-length album. Rich vocals are powered by her keys and the musical energy of her band, creating memorable and inspiring songs!
Tracks: 01. I Will Shelter You 02. Where God Is 03. Amazing Grace (How Sweet the Love) 04. Photograph 05. Maybe Tomorrow 06. Sparkle 07. I Am 08. You Fill My Life 09. My Days Are Yours 10. With All That I Am
Links: * Buy it at iTunes here. * Buy it at Amazon.ca here. * Buy it at CdBaby.com here. * Listen to it on Spotify here. * Tina’s Website here. * Youtube here. * Tina’s Facebook here.
Artist:Defame the Defamers Release: Defame the Defamers (Self Titled) Year:2018 Home:Chatham-Kent Ontario, Canada Genre: Metal/Rock. Free album downloadhere.
Member: Shawn B. – Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards & percussion.
Tracks 01. When Life Gets Hard Again 02. I’ll Make Mistakes 03. Happily Ever After 04. New Year’s Resolution 05. Best Friend 06. No Give Aways 07. Flying Spaghetti Monster 08. Divided in Unity 09. To Die For 10. Burning Bridges 11. Small Victory 12. Built To Win
Notes: * Since 1991, Shawn has been releasing music and performing in bands including Saint Ends, Demo Kid, Dead Girls Union, The Janet Theory, The Mad & Foster Child. * This is a free share demo and is not available for sale in any form. * Written, performed recorded, produced, mix and mastered by Shawn B., except for drum tracks by noted drummers below.
Dave Grohl – Drums on ‘I’ll Make Mistakes’. Chris Adler – Drums on ‘Flying Spaghetti Monster’. Adam Carson – Drums on ‘Built To Win’. Cybernetics – Drums on ‘No Give Aways’. * Notes: ‘Small Victory’ music written with Chuck Y. and Jesse V. (1997). * Divided in Unity – Partial lyrics borrowed from Rob Johnston (The Mad). “Shoot the moon and let its pain rain down, into the common love train of clowns”.
Links: * Download/preview the free album at Bandcamp here. * Youtube video link here.
Band: The Blurry Pickers Release: Songs of the Billyneck Redhills Year: 2011 Home:Southern Ontario Genre:Roots/Bluegrass
Chatham Connection:The Blurry Pickers include Chatham natives Blair Babcock, James Davies, Jeff English and Christy Muddle.
Band Members(Circa 2017) Blair Babcock(bass/vocals) James Davies (washboard) Sara Edge(vocals) Jeff English(guitar/vocals) Todd Gillies(guitar/vocals) D’Arcy Good(fiddle/vocals) Christy Muddle (vocals) Jeff Rothwell (mandolin/vocals) (Members list collected from circa 2017. It may or may not reflect who was on these recordings, or in the band at the time of this recording)
Tracks: 01. Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind 02.Honeysuckle Baby 03.Fairlee Well 04.In the Hills of Ol’ Kentucky 05.Hobo’s Romance 06.A Long Way from Home 07.Lonesome Maggie 08.On a Bended Knee 09.18 Wheels on the Highway 10.When I Lay these Burdens Down 11.Blurry-Eyed John 12.Jamland
Band:Winterline Bluegrass Year: 2018 Genre:Covers, Bluegrass. Home: Grand Pointe, Ontario
Members: Gabe Gagnon– Guitar and Vocals Joyce Gagnon – Mandolin and Vocals Ron Jubenville – Banjo and Vocals Bernie Caron – Mandolin, Violin and Vocals Ken Robichaud – Dobro Jared Lozon – Upright Bass
Notes:Taking their name from the main street of their hamlet, Winterline plays a selection of old and new favorites.
The group does everything from the Beatles to Bill Monroe, from Miranda Lambert to Rhonda Vincent, so they have something for the young and the old.
For bookings or information contact:
Ron Jubenville: 519-436-7057
Artist: Dore Mear Beon Release:A Commending Paean for the Forgotten Henrietta Swan Leavitt Year: 2017 Genre: Rock (instrumental, math rock) Home: (Chatham-Kent) Tupperville.
Members: Andrew Sagriff
Notes:
Music project written and produced by Andrew Sagriff.
Mixed by Kyle Ashbourne.
Mastered by Dan Brodbeck.
Group vocals on “Cygnus” performed by Brady Smith, Chase Henry and Ryan Northcott, Lyrics contributed by Chris Walters.
Venue: Aberdeen Hotel Year: 1915 City: Chatham Ontario Canada Closed:Circa 1996. Address: 1 Grand Ave.
Info based on the article: Aberdeen Hotel has a long history of serving liquid hospitality Posted by Chatham This Week 2016/07/11. By: John Rhodes.
*Before becoming known as the Aberdeen Hotel, it had spent 40 plus years known as the McNaughton Tavern. *It can be traced back to the late 1840s – early 1850s. Known most for selling Whiskey than renting rooms.
During the 1970’s, Country music was huge, and the Aberdeen was a popular venue featuring live music most days of the week. During the 80’s, it became a hot spot for live hard Rock & Roll. Through it’s final years (1990-1996), it had began to show its age.
As of today (April 2017), The building still stands, being used a storage space for Western Equipment.
Aberdeen 2016, now used as storage space
Picture Source:Bechard family. (Calixte Bechard owned it for many decades). The picture is from a postcard produced for the hotel, which I estimate to have been created between 1910 and 1920. John Rhodes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Venue: Aberdeen Hotel Year: 1971 City: Chatham Ontario Canada Closed: Circa 1996. Address: 1 Grand ave.
Notes:
1970’s –Chatham was home to a strong music scene with bands performing at least six nights a week at the Aberdeen. Musicians from all over Ontario join the strong Union in this city. Times are good. Country music rules the day & the Aberdeen is a bar highly respected in the music community. Touring acts from around the world played here when they crossed Ontario.
1980’s –Glam rock takes over. The bar grows rough edges but continues to thrive and becomes a legendary party venue on the touring scene. It can be safely said that no bar may hold more good rock & roll stories than our little watering hole here in Chatham.
1990’s – Live entertainment dwindles down to just three nights a week. By the late 1990’s, the live music bar scene fades & Al & George decide to sell the venue & move. The Aberdeen becomes a storage warehouse for a local business. It still stands today (2011) in all its run down glory. The glory days are over, but the stories will never be forgotten. It was simply Chatham’s most legendary bar.
* The Aberdeens final “weekend” of live bands included Nerve, Never, Square Root Of Margaret & The Janet Theory/Foster Child.
Venue: Rankin House/Hotel City:Chatham Ontario Canada. Address:182 King Street West. Existed: 1852-1999
Rankin History Notes: * It was one of the oldest buildings in Chatham. * Most of the Social, political & business life in the 19th century revolved around the Rankin Hotel & It’s bar. * The Rankin Hotel was built in 1852 by Colonel Arthur Rankin (Born in Montreal, 1816). * The Colonel was the first private owner of Bob-Lo Island, having in 1874 used his connections and bought the whole island from the Government for $40. * 1861 – Colonel Rankin sold the building to the Bank of Upper Canada for $10,000. The Bank then sold it. * It was turned into a hotel in 1862, retaining the name Rankin. *The Rankin Hotel was known as the finest hotel in Western Canada (As our area was called then). * Juring this early era, it was strictly a male preserve. *The Rankin was the first stop for travellers, for decades. * In 1875, iron balconies on the second floor were built, and on festive occasions bands would play. * In 1903, John Pleasance bought the rankin from William Peck for $14, 500. (Note, previously, the Rankin has passed ownership through many many hands.) The family ran it for more than 60 years. *In 1906, there were 13 licensed hotels in Chatham, but prohibition was in the near future. *Circa 1970/80’s, it was common for bands to perform while strippers did their act. This no longer happens due to cost. Dj’s are hired to simply hit play on pre-recorded music. * Became Spanky’s in the late 1990’s. The building had burnt to the ground in 1999. A new building was built, and it carried on as Spanky’s, an adult entertainment venue.
(Note: it is still going as of 2016, the time of this entry)
Artist: Elyse Weinberg Release: Greasepaint Smile Year: 1972 Genre: Psychedelic Rock Home town: Chatham Ontario Recording date: 1969
Note: *She released her first album “Elyse” in 1969 on Tetragammaton T 117 (USA) / Polydor (Canada). This label was the same label that released the first four Deep Purple albums as well as Carol Burnett. The album reached #31 on Billboard * Elyse goes by the name Cori Bishop. * She had recorded this album, but Tetragammaton went belly up so it was never released. * She then recorded the album “Wildfire” with Neil Young on the Asylum label, but it too was never released. * In 2001, “Elyse” was re-issued on CD on Orange Twin OT-001 and contains the bonus track “Houses”, from the unreleased album Wildfire, which featured Neil Young on guitar.
Tracks: 01. What You Call It (2:58) 02. City of the Angels (3:28) 03. Houses (3:36) 04. It’s Alright to Linger (2:47) 05. Collection Bureau (4:46) 06. Gospel Ship (2:28) 07. Nicodemus (4:06) 08. My My My (5:02) 09. Your Place or Mine (2:47) 10. Greasepaint Smile (3:37) _ *Watch the album preview below.
Note: For info on the 2017 Aberdeen Reunion, Click here.
The Official tribute to Chatham’s legendary Rock Bar, the Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Reunion * Sat. August 13th, 2016 * At Bar Out Back, Chatham (Behind Swiss Chalet) * 160 Keil Drive South, Chatham, Ontario. * The event sold out. * View above pic in original large size here.
* The show began at 8pm to a full house. Some of the bands on the bill were reuniting for the first time in years. Lyra reunited for the first time in 28 years and played flawlessly. Beggar’s Opera, Foster Child, & Electric Voodoo all shared in their respective reunions. The Aberdeen had closed 20 years ago this year.
* Highlights included the people who attended. It was a love fest of a true nature, in that all that attended, were attendee’s from back in the day. Many people signed the huge Aberdeen reunion sign, which can be seen at Bar Out Back, in Chatham.
Live Entertainment Electric Voodoo (Reunion) (1-2AM) The Smash Tones (10:30-12:30PM) Lyra (Reunion) (9-10PM) Foster Child & Beggars Opera (8-9PM)
Artists:Honest Palate Demo: Toxic Love Year:2016 (Jan 14) Home: Chatham Ontario Genre:Acoustic Indie (Above picture: Carter & Stacy)
Tracks: 1. Dance With Me 2. Little Did You Know 3. Ruined 4. You Make Me Sing 5. Run Run 6. I Want You
Musicians: Stacy Zuidema – Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar: Carter Kniffen– Lead Guitar/Rhythm. Julie Ross– Back-up Vocals. Josh Hinch– Bass on Ruined, & Little did you know . Bren Dube – Bass on Run Run.
Venue:Frendz Tapas Martini Lounge Address:216 King St W, Chatham, Ontario, Canada Year:2015
Tuesday Open Mic Nights:
Frendz is the new home of Open mic nights with Julie Ross. Julie Ross has been hosting Open Mic nights on King Street in Chatham for over 20 years!
Come and sign up for a spot. 3 songs or 15 minutes, show off your talents! No Axe, No Problem! Open Mic is supplied with two community guitars, a bass, bongos, djembe, three vocal mics, and a box of highly suspicious noise makers.
Live entertainment:
On most weekends, you can commonly see solo acts & duo’s perform in this small venue, with the odd full band from time to time. Regular acts include Ryan Bradley, Two From Tuesday, StereoBox & Brennan Dube.
Artist:Lee Resistant Release: Standing Down The Waves Date: Feb. 19th, 2015 Home:Chatham, Ontario Genre: Acoustic Punk
Tracks: 01. I Belong To England 02. Just Live 03. Exes & Oh’s 04. Song For Rose
Notes:Live, Lee is often joined by Keegan Slydes at the Elephant’s Nest in Chatham, performing punk rock covers. Lee is also the bass player for local hardcore band ‘Hundred Proof’, & Guitar/vocals for ‘The Rucks’ when they were around.
Band:Snakebite Home: Bothwell/ Chatham-Kent Genre:Country Release: My Road Date: May 2015 Formed: 2005
Members:(Left to right in picture) Front: Marty Marsh, Paul Lowry, Shawn Tasker Back:James Vermue, Eric Demuynck.
Tracks: 01. My Road 02. Beautiful Girls 03. Too Much Too Soon 04. All Night Long 05. That’s My Song 06. Laid Back 07. You 08. Faded Love 09. Song After Song 10. Detroit Girls 11. Snakebitten
Notes:Snakebite began as a cover band 10 years ago, slowly adding original music over time. They have played roughly 200 shows in the last few years. *This is a great modern country song writing 101 release. Great catchy choruses and a truly fun listen all the way through. I do hope they shop these songs. The work that went into this is showing. _ *Watch the preview below. _
Band: Tom Lockwood Release:Ace in the Hole Year: 2015, July 22nd. Genre: Blues Home:Chatham Ontario Canada.
Tracks: 01 There Was You 02 Nickel and a Nail 03 Runaway 04 Mary Ann 05 Ace in the Hole 06 Gimmee Some 07 Walk Away 08 When You Got a Good Friend 09 Philly 10 Sun Song 11 Angel Eyes 12 Amazing Grace
Members Tom Lockwood– Guitar Dan Taylor– Vocals Mark Tremblay– keyboards Mark Wolfe – drums Brent Hunter – bass
About: Tom Lockwood has been a working musician for over forty years. In that time he has released 5 albums under his own name, had his compositions used in television and radio productions in 33 countries around the world, has had to opportunity to work with some of Canada’s finest musicians and taught literally thousands of people to play the guitar. His 2011 Blues record with the amazing Jaimee Paul on vocals has been picked up by streaming services around the world-with digital sales in 15 of them. His acoustic playing has been recognized by guitarists such as Don Ross and Liona Boyd and publications like Guitar Player magazine. His electric work has been compared by Le Net Blues to the late, great Gary Moore. In 2010 , two of Tom’s performances were included on a sampler of virtuoso guitarists from the Acoustic Guitar Forum. In 2009, Tom toured with harmonica virtuoso Mike Stevens in Western Canada. In 2011, the Tom Lockwood Band took part in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and in 2012 Tom performed at the Montreal Guitar Show representing Luthier Dennis Kwasnycia.
Discography as of 2015 1989 – Tom Lockwood – Passion Flower 1991 – Tom Lockwood – Streamline 1996 – Tom Lockwood – Ascension 2003 – Tom Lockwood – Hands On 2007 – Tom Lockwood – Point Of View 2011 – Tom Lockwood – Common Ground 2012 – Fowler/Lockwood Band – ST 2015 – Tom Lockwood – Ace in the Hole
Band: Saint Ends Release: EP Year: 2015 Genre: Indie Home:Chatham-Kent Ontario Canada
Notes:Baby Teeth is the debut release from Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada’s Saint Ends. The EP features four songs that run the gamut from rock to country to indie. These Few Chords features CCMA-nominated pedal steel guitarist Rene Brousseau. “Baby Teeth signifies the growing pains of the band and the title accurately reflects these four songs as a whole,” says vocalist/guitarist Jesse Verleye.
Members: (Recording Line Up) Jesse-Dylan Verleye– Vox/Guitar Shawn Beaulieu – Guitar/B.Vox Kyle Jubenville– Guitar/B.Vox Dave Richie – Bass Charles Young – Drums
Tracks: 1. Math 2. If Love 3. These Few Chords 4. Mexico (You Better Dream Big Kid).
Members: Daryn Trainor – Vocals, B. Vocals, Bass Cole Mills – Vocals, B.Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keys Hudson Cattoor – Drums & Percussion, B. Vocals Dane Appleton – B.Vocals, Lead Guitar, Producer
Tracks: 01. Don’t Even Know Your Name 02. Can’t Get Enough of Her 03. Everybody Needs a Buddy 04. Empty Stare 05.Claim Your Space 06. Place I’d Rather Be 07. Burn the Midnight Oil 08.Ladies Man 09. Good Riddance 10. Gettin’ Out
Band: Saint Ends Year: 2014 Formed: Late 2012 Home: Chatham-Kent Ontario, Canada Genre: Indie Rock
Notes: The band is finishing up their debut EP, but have released one song (Math) as a taste.
In December of 2014, Saint Ends released a Christmas single “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and is now available for free online, just in time for the holiday season. See links for videos & free download.
Over the years, the members of Saint Ends have played in a variety of southwestern Ontario bands, most notably Foster Child, Janet Theory, Dead Girls Union and First Line Third Planet. See pics for complete bio.
Performers: Ray Whaling – Vocals, guitars, harmonicas, percussion, keys Andy Martin – Bass Joel Laprise – Drums Mark Tremblay – Keys Jennifer Brace – Backing vocals Kassya Kevany – Backing vocals
Notes:With over 25 years experience, there aren’t many songs Ray Whaling can’t play. No gimmicks, no cheat sheets, no music stands. If you’re looking for a one man jukebox for your next party or special event then Ray Whaling is your man. With an extensive repertoire of originals and an endless list of cover songs Ray will take your party up a notch.
Tracks: 01.Candy Rocker, 02. Strawberry Alice, 03. Little Angel, 04. Rock n Roll Station, 05. Rust, 06. Stardust, 07. Garden of Sun, 08.Summer Girl, 09. The Game, 10. Give Ya Something
Ray Whaling Discography
1994 – The Whaling Band – 3 Pieces
1999 – Ray Whaling – Party Train
2005 – That Whaling Band – Grateful
2008 – That Whaling Band – Live – Jacks Gallery
2014 – Ray Whaling – Honeybee Sessions
Links:
Download or preview this release on ITUNES here.
Ray Whaling online here.
Artist:Bold Equation (AKA Chris Spafford) Release: Momentum Year:2012 Genre: Dubstep Home Town: Chatham Ontario
Note:Free download of this CD while available. click here.
Tracks: 01. Outside World (Intro) 02. Murderer 03. The Abyss 04.Headknocker VIP 05.Mind’s Eye 06.Bone Crushin 07. Impact 08. Set It Off 09.Ahhh Shit! 10.Massacre 11. You Want It 12. Give’m Guns Interlude 13.Empty The Clip 14.Wrath of Math 15.Momentum 16. Final Equation
Band:Blutonium Home:Chatham-Kent Ontario Genre:Rhythm & Blues Covers Year:2014 Formed: 2009
Members Scott Campbell – Vocals Bob Wilson – Bass Rick Chrysler– Drums Jeff Mifflin – Guitar
Notes: * Scott Campbell took over lead vocal duties in 2013 with the departure of Phil Caron. *Blutonium is the most viewed band at the Chatham Music Archive website. *The band plays locally (Jazzbah, Big Shots etc.) and often in Sarnia and Windsor at the Cosmos Lounge at the Casino.
Brief Members Band History: *Bob Wilson has played bass for major acts such as Kim Mitchell, Troiano, & Black Market. He has played in popular local acts such as Tom Lockwood, Quadrant, Badge, & Friends. *Scott Campbell – Beggers Operah, & Blueswraith, among others. *Rick Chrysler – Hat Trick, Blues On The Rocks, Big House, The Why Nots, Stephanie McIlroy, True Blue Hoodoo, The New Love Family Band, Nexus, Quadrant , Rosco, Fifth Night, Red Herring, Chickoree, Rebel, Airtight, Route 66, Manpower, & Highwaze. *Jeff Mifflin – Stephanie McIlroy, A Step Further Into The Blues, & O’Hara Brothers Band. He also is a recording engineer on his own time and has done several recordings for many bands & projects.
Note: Jeremy just happens to live across the street from me & is a good neighbour who cuts his own grass & takes the time to have a beer with us common folk when he is not out doing arena tours.lol
Currently: *Guitar & Bass Tech for Lamb of God. *Artist Relation and Outside Sales at WBGear. *Also Tech for major acts on one off shows while he is between tours. (April Wine, Hedley etc.)
Recent Tours: Australia, Thailand, South Africa, England, Scotland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, & tour across the U.S.A. & Canada.
History The Airbrone Toxic Event – Stage Manager / Backline Tech.2013. April Wine – Guitars & Bass tech. 2013. Hatebreed– Guitars and Bass tech. 2012. Gob – Stage Manager & Backline Tech.2012. Staind – Johnny April’s bass tech. 2011. Finger 11– Stage Manager, Guitar & Bass Tech. 2011. Black Stone Cherry – Stage Manager / Guitar & Bass Tech. 2011. Justin Nozuka– Tour Manager / Backline Tech. 2011. Filter – Stage Manager / Guitar & Bass Tech. 2009. Shinedown– Guitars & Bass Tech. 2009. Breaking Benjamin – Stage Manager / Guitars & Bass Tech. 2008. Staind– Mike Mushok’s Guitar Tech. 2007. Trapt– Guitar & Bass Tech. 2006. Theory Of A Deadman– Stage Manager / Guitars & Bass Tech. 2006. Sam Roberts Band – Stage Manager / Backline tech. 2004. Treble Charger – Stage Manager / Backline Tech. November 2000 – September 2003 Simple Plan – Stage Manager / Guitar & Bass Tech. 2003. Sum 41– Stage Manager / Guitar & Bass Tech. 2001. Noise Therapy – Stage Manager / Backline Tech. 1998 – 1999. Gob – Stage Manager & Backline Tech. September 1998 – December 1999. Jar. Aka Flybanger. Guitar & Bass Tech. 1997 – 1999
Artist:Robin Banks Genre:Blues, Jazz From: Chatham Ontario Canada Resides:Toronto On Canada
Notes:
Clearly comfortable with Jazz, Classic R&B and Soul, even Reggae, she’s also known for her authentic electric Blues style. She has 4 independently released CDs to her credit and makes regular tours to Europe and the Caribbean, but recently made Toronto Canada her home. A master of tone and phrasing, ROBIN BANK$ has a vocal style, strength and clarity that has been compared to Etta James and Dinah Washington. She recently performed at Massey Hall in Toronto as part of the celebrated annual Women’s Blues Revue event.
A new Robin Banks Cd is in the works as we speak.
Discography
1997 – Permanent Record
2001 – Honestly
2002 – Live After Dark
2009 – Livin’ life (Christian Dozzler & Robin Banks)
Notes:
A statuesque blonde with small-town charm, Allyson was raised in Chatham Ontario and now calls Toronto her home. She was somewhat of a late bloomer, which of course can be a real plus for her style of music. Her depth of feeling, her rich musical vocabulary and her life experiences – all these combine to create the confident, unique style that is Allyson Morris.
Allyson has performed with many wonderful musicians over the last few years. Some of the notable Juno award-winning artists who have discovered Allyson and performed with her include:
Pianists Bernie Senensky and Bill King; Guitarists Reg Schwager and Bill Bridges; Percussionist Art Alvalos; Drummers Ben Riley and Jorn Andersen; Saxophonists Charlie Huntley and Sean O’Connor; Trumpeter Ray Podhornik.
Links: Website link here.
Itunes preview/download link here.
Band:TimeGiant Release:A Night To Remember Year:2013 Formed:2006 Home:Chatham-Kent/Other Genre:70’s guitar Rock
Chatham-Kent Connection:Two members are from Erieau & Blenheim, the other two are from Ottawa & Hamilton.
Notes:The album is their third release & involves producers Greig Nori (Treble Charger, Sum 41, Marianas Trench) and Jon Drew (Alexisonfire, Arkells, Matt Mays).
The band is always on the road performing all over south western Ontario. Check em out.
Members: Tyrone Buccione – lead guitar, vocals Charlie McKittrick – drums, backing vocals Ryan Watson – rhythm guitars (Erieau) Pat Wilken– bass (Erieau)
Tracks: 1. I am the fire 2.We forgot the reason 3. Been here before 4. Candy from a feather 5.Blind 6.White window 7. Hard lovin’ woman
Artist:Brooklyn Roebuck Ep Release:Storyteller Year:2013 Genre:Country/Pop Home:Chatham Ontario Canada.
Tracks 1. Storyteller 2. I Don’t Need You 3. Jacked Up Pickup 4.Hold My Hand
Notes:In September 2012, Brooklyn won the cross-country search “YTV’sThe Next Star Season 5”. Auditions were held across Canada with over 4,000 hopefuls vying to become “The Next Star”. The finale was held live at Canada’s Wonderland north of Toronto, where over 3 million viewers voted and ultimately crowned Brooklyn the winner! As part of the show, she released her first single and video “The Way I See You”.
In December 2012, Brooklyn entered into her first recording agreement with Corus Entertainment/Country Music Television and distribution through Sony Music. In January 2013, she released her first single and video “LEMON & LIME”, an infectious pop track.
In March 2013, she recorded her second single, “ONE OF THESE DAYS”, at Sony/ ATV studios in Toronto with producer Rob Wells.
Links:
* Website here.
* Itunes Download/Preview link here.
* Watch video preview of this album @ youtube here.
Vocalist:Stephanie Rhodes Band: Run For Cover (Cover band) Year:2013 Home:Formerly Chatham, now Salt Spring Island, B.C. Current:Vocalist for the dance pop rock cover band ‘Run For Cover’.
Notes:
RUN FOR COVER is a pop dance rock cover band based out of Victoria, BC. You can usually find them playing some of Victoria’s best pubs including the Bard and Banker and the Irish Times.
The band is based on great singing and feel good music that makes you dance. The RUN FOR COVER repertoire ensures something for everyone playing music from the sixties to today’s hits.
RUN FOR COVER is Stephanie Rhodes on lead vocals, Matt Johnson (of 5440) on drums, Lane Arndt on guitar/vocals and Jeff Pawson on bass. Just try not to dance. We dare you. 🙂
Discography:
Stephanie Rhodes – 2010 – Rhodes to Somewhere.
Band:The Apex Genre:Tech Metal Home: Windsor based Year:2013 Formed: 2011
Chatham-Kent Connection:Darren Marchand (Vocals) is from Tilbury & was also a member of Dismata, Pit Bullgrin, Gates of Rage & a few more local metal bands.
Note:On September 14th 2013, The Apex released a new demo online of the track ‘You’re not dead yet?’.
Members: Darren– Vox Steve – Guitar Brian – Guitar Jer – Bass Tyson – Drums
Bio: A collaboration of friends formed to push the envelope of technical music. These experienced musicians hail from such extreme acts as Closed Casket Funeral and The Coalition Design just to name a couple. Most of the members had moved to different parts of the country to pursue different things, but after a couple years they knew something was missing. After a discussion about forming this project, they all agreed to move back to our common ground of Windsor and create something much more mature that will continue to raise the bar as time goes on.
Band:Letterbomb Release:Bombs Away Year: 2012 Genre: Rock Home:Chatham Ontario
Band Members: Brennan Dube – Vocals, guitar Cameron Dubé– Drums (only member born in Chatham) Dylan Pendleton – Guitar, backing vox Josh Hinch – Bass, backing vox
Notes:Although a very young band by age, they have been a group for just over 3 years now & have been working hard to play as many shows as possible. Recently they backed Brooklyn Roebuck (another Chatham-Kent performer & winner of YTV’s 2012 season of The Next Star).
Tracks: 01. Bombs Away 02. Reject 03. Shout 04. Living on a Lie 05. Radio 06. Believe 07. East of Adelaide 08. Waiting 09. Deranged 10. Home 11. Bother 12. Elsewhere 13. The Key
Venue:Studio One Where:Inside the Chatham Cultural Centre. What: available to rent for events. Address:75 William Street North, Chatham, Ontario. Phone:519-360-1998 Year: 2013
Description
The Cultural Centre houses the Chatham-Kent Museum, the Thames Art Gallery, the Kiwanis Theatre & Studio One. Studio One is a cozy room that can be rented out for a variety of events including live bands, art classes & camps, performances, poetry slams etc.
Studio One is a multi-use room in a very unique setting. With its brick walls and intimate atmosphere, Studio One is suitable for a wide range of activities including reception, meetings, performances, marketplaces, lectures, films and more. It is equipped with many amenities to make your visit with us as enjoyable as possible.
Artist:Rick Neufeld Band:Pink Floyd Niagra (Tribute band) Instruments: Vocals/Electric/Acoustic Guitars/Electronic Drums Local connection:Lived in Wallaceburg for many years playing in bands & running a recording studio there.
Bio:
Rick was born November 21, 1958. He grew up on a quaint greenhouse farm in Leamington, Ontario where he built his first drum set out of fertilizer barrels and plastic tablecloths at the age of 13. Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Run Through The Jungle” was the first song he played on his innovative “kit”.
Rick’s career in music has included stints in many bands. From ’74 to ’79, he was the drummer and vocalist in Fortress. Rick had the same duties in Spectrum from ’80 to ’85. In ‘86, Rick had the lead vocal responsibilities in Centryx. Shoot First was Rick’s next band, doing drums and lead vocals from ’87 to ’89. He performed both drums and lead vocals from ’90 to ’92 with The Skinny Pigs. During the period of ’92 to ’02, Rick played a solo act; and did some lead vocals and rhythm guitar with Leave It To Beaver.
Spectrum was Rick’s next stop, from ’02 to ’07, taking on acoustic guitar and vocal positions in that group. From 1985 to 2000, Rick performed on and wrote for the following albums: Dr. Gloom 1; Dr. Gloom 2; Mercy Me; Zeus and Apollo; Sky Music; Zeus and Apollo Oracles; and Laid Back Leftovers.
Throughout this time, Rick also had an independent sound and lighting company and numerous demo-recording studios. He has teamed up once again with recording college colleagues Greg Johns and Larry Swiercz (both from Spectrum), and former band mate Rob Wells, also an alumnus of Spectrum to perform with Pink Floyd Niagara as rhythm guitarist, percussionist and vocalist.
Notes: Discography
Rick Neufeld – 1993 – Mercy Me
Zeus ‘N’ Apollo – 1997 – Sky Music
(Editors Note: Rick recorded our very first demo for Foster Child in 1991 at his garage studio in Wallaceburg. A great guy to meet & I am sure a few locals are wondering what Rick is up to since moving away. Well, he is still very involved in music. best wishes to him.)
Artist:South Paw Release:Shine On Released:2012 (Nov 23) Genre:Dance Home:Chatham CD download on itunes: here.
Notes:Released his first CD (S/T) in 2008. This current release is a compilation of recordings from the past few years.
Tracks: 01. Dance Out Loud 02.Smile @ U 03.Write My Way 04.Lean On Me 05.Canadian Way 06.Shine On 07. One of a Kind 08.Whole World Needs Love 09.More Than a Girlfriend 10.Keep Your Eyes On the Sparrow
Notes:
PUB CRAWLERS BAND 2011– CHATHAM-KENT – This band is one that is extremely active and kept busy all of the time. They play on a monthly basis at the Chatham Retirement Resort, but also at various Nursing Homes and Retirement Homes in the Chatham-Kent area, as well as at the hospital. Entertainment is their middle name. The following members are actively involved in the Pub Crawlers Band – Pat Day, Dorothy Dhaen Jim Eberle, Wayne Edwards, Junior Lucier, Joe Sheppherd,John Tew, Hugh Thomas, Dave Tricker, Cheryl Trinca, Sandra VanRaay, Ron Wade, Gerry Wagter, Bill Weaver, and the leader of the Band – Chris Masterson.
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Band:Hundred Proof Release:3 Song EP Sampler & Extended Player Released: 2011 Formed:March 2008 Style: Hardcore Home: Chatham Kent Ontario Canada
Notes: *The band released a three song sampler online. Tracks:1.Breaking Point, 2.Runnin’, 3.Two Faced. *They followed it up with a six song release entitled Extended Player. Tracks: 1. You own your future, 2. Runnin’, 3. Elitist, 4.Breaking Point, 5. Two faced, 6.Acceptable Losses.
Band Members: Adam LeDrew– Vox Troy Fraser– Guitar Lee Resistant – Bass (Fletcher, the Rucks) Alex Hill – drums (davis block)
Venue: Jerseys Sports Bar. Year: 2007 City: Chatham Ontario Opened: circa 2006. Closed: January 2010. Address: 125 Keil Drive South Chatham
Note:During its run, it was one of the top two choices for live music (mainly cover bands) in Chatham. It was also popular for being decked out with out door volleyball courts.
* The venue would later re-open under the name of “The Players Club” for a short while until it eventually closed. The world & local economy took a dive from 2008-2012.
* Before becoming Jerseys, it was was named Chappies.
The final party night musical entertainment was by local duo ‘Toast and Jam’ (Jan. 2010)
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Band: Relation (The) Year:1979 Home:Wallaceburg Circa:1978 – 1983 (Picture taken 1979) Style: Country; 50’s 60’s, and Rock
Members: (From left to Right) Rob Segaert– Drums & Vocals George Segaert – Lead Guitar & Vocals Aggie Murphy– Rhythm Guitar & Keyboard Jack Murphy– Bass Guitar
Notes:Brothers, George and Rob Segaert teamed up with aunt & uncle, Aggie Murphy and Jack Murphy, to form the band in late 1978. The group was well versed in all kinds of music and quite popular at local pubs as well as weddings and parties.
Members: (From left to Right) George Segaert – Lead Guitar and Vocals Armand Schepens – Cordovox Rene Schepens – Saxophone Gene Schepens – Drums
Notes: Armand Schepens formed the band in the late 50’s under the name “Moonlighters”. The band at that time consisted of Armand Schepens, Rene Schepens, John Kazook (drummer) and Jack Murphy (Rhythm Guitar). George Segaert and Gene Schepens joined the group in 1963 when the band became “2nd Nature”.
Prior to 1963, George Segaert played with a group called “The Mondells” of which was formed with high school buddies, Steve VanMeenen on rhythm guitar, Dave Carroll on bass and Cliff Roy on drums, playing at high school dances, special events, etc.
2nd Nature played at local venues, such as The Chec Hall in Dresden, CBD Club Wallaceburg; Kent Belgium Dutch Club in Chatham; Moose Hall Blenheim. This was the era of live music and the band played for numerous Weddings and parties. The band played up until 1978 when George Segaert joined up with brother Rob to form the band “The Relation”.
If you’re a go getter, you will find there is a million things to do in this little wee town of ours. So here it is, The most complete list ever made so far. The purpose is to help friends find things to do that they may not even be aware of.
Things to do in Chatham -Kent
Random Things to do:
* Go see a movie in the brand new state of the art theatre. Galaxy Cinema.
* Catch a Chatham Maroons Game Live (Jr. B Hockey) Website.
* Dresden Raceway. 100 slot machines, horse-racing etc.
* Take someone to go play bingo.
* Visit Spanky’s Adult Entertainment. 182 King St W.
Summer Events.
* WAMBO (Wallaceburg Antique Motor & Boat Outing)
* Rib Fest (annual summer event with entertainment for everyone).
* Retro Fest (Our community is known as the Classic Car Capital.
* Blenheim Cherry Fest – Live entertainment, rides, performers etc.
* The Caribbean-Canadian festival.
* Thamesville Threshing Festival.
* Pain Court Annual Truck & Tractor Pull.
* Tilbury Puddle Jump Event. Mud Bog, live entertainment. (Usually in August).
* Mitchell’s Bay Singing Contest. On site camping.
* Kinsmen Fair. June 6-9 2013.
* Culture Factory. Live bands, poetry, theatre etc.
* Get invloved with the “amazing race“.
Music Lessons (Guitar, voice, piano, drums, etc).
* Frank’s Music Centre: 519-352-7370
* Musical Strings ‘N’ Things Ltd: (519) 354-0111
* Tony’s One Stop Music Shoppe: (519) 351-4885
* The Chatham Concert Band Junior Program (Free)
* If you can’t find a teacher for your instrument of choice, ask the people at the above stores & they will pass you on to private instructors.
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Outdoors.
* Rondeau Provincial Park: 262 Camp sites, beaches, swimming, six hiking trails, bird watching, canoeing, fishing.
* July & August: Parks Blueberries. 20 minutes from Chatham, a good time picking the best berries with your kids & visit the shop & great food.
* Visit CM Wilson’s Conservation Area & Safety Village.
* Visit Wheatley Provincial Park.
* Mitchell’s Bay: Swimming, beach, splash pad, camping, cabins etc.
* Erieau Beach: Park & playground, sand volleyball, BBQ grills. Swimming, rent boats & equipment for water sports.
* Indian Creek walking path. (Mud Creek) Popular jogging path with ducks, geese, cranes & creek life.
* Take a walk through Paxton’s Bush. At 18 acres, it’s the largest standing woodlot in Chatham.
* Smith & Wilson Estate Wines. A beautiful Winery, that hosts outdoor concerts often. Live Blues, jazz & motown.
* Outdoor touring? Click the list of many places.
* John Waddell Off Leash Dog Park (New).
* Ghost Walks (annual).
* Spend your day at the park. Over 130 parks in Chathamm-Kent. here is the list.
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Sports.
* Brand New YMCA Building. Gym, pool, youth programs, group fitness, lessons, play zone, sports etc.
* Golfing: Nine courses located across the municipality. List.
* Fishing: We got the best lakes in the world. Lake Erie & Lake St. Clair. Info.
* Hunting: Check it out.
* Kenpo Karate: Kung Fu fighting. Lessons offered from various groups. here & here.
* Ice skating: There are 10 arenas in Chatham. Click here for 2012-2012 skating schedule.
* Get buddies together to play ice hockey or ball hockey, you can rent the arena. Call 519.360.1998.
* Brand new skating rink in front of the downtown mall.
* Leagues:Click here to join a team or league like baseball, Hockey, Figure Skating, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis or Curling.
* Water Sports: Kite Surfing, Wakeboarding & Scuba Diving all available. View list.
* Racing: South Buxton Raceway – If you enjoy live car racing.
* Wolfe Creek BMX: A non-profit BMX race track.
* Rugby League: Founded in 2001, Chatham has a rugby team in the Southwest Rugby Union.
* Gun Club: Facilities for rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery.
* Hunters Club: Est, 1964. Trap & skeet fields, indoor & outdoor pistol, outdoor centerfire rifle, blackpowder rifle and archery.
* Dover Rod and Gun Club.
* Bowling: Links to all.
* Curling: Links to all clubs.
* Fitness Clubs: Join one of the many listed here.
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Seniors.
* Sports and Hobbie Clubs: links to Antique, Classic Car, Canoe, Cycling, Racquet Squash, Badminton, Astronauts, Camera, Tennis, Conservation, Archer, Horseshoe, Dance, Fishing, Swim, Snowmobile Clubs.
* Seniors’ Programs and Resources.
* Horticultural Societ: Many to choose from.
* Lawn Bowling: Many places to join.
* Become a member of one of the many Legions in Chatham-Kent.
* Get involved with a service club. Too many to choose from.
* Active Lifestyle Centre: 50+. Mon-Fri. Participate in activities to enhance lifestyle and needs.
* Visit any of the Senior centres that offer to you.
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Theatre, Art & Culture.
* The Capitol Theatre – One of the most beautiful Theatres in Canada. Catch great live shows.
* Cultural Centre. Tons of shows, camps for kids, plays, comedy, programs, concerts.
* Catch a movie at The Drive In. (Tilbury). Website.
* Art Space.
* Boomtown Players.
* Chatham-Kent Film Group.
* Ridge Players Inc.
* Take a Bow Productions.
* Theatre Kent.
* Wallaceburg Little Theatre.
* Ursuline Theatre.
* Kiwanis Theatre.
* Pure Dance Academy.
* Thames Art Gallery.
* Rhythm of the Night Dance Studio.
* Chatham-Kent Museums (many).
* Dinner & dance events at the Filipino Club.
* Performances by the Portuguese dance ensemble
* Chinese New Year Celebrations.
* Visit the Black Historical Society ,The Heritage Room.
* Get connected with our Cultural Communities & clubs. List of them.
* Pride-CK (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual etc.) hosts several events.
* Oktoberfest! (Rotary Club) First ever @ the new Bradley Convention Centre Oct 6th 2012.
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Other Bars & Venues with live music.
* Encore – Live bands every weekend. Special Events.
* Big Shots – Live music often.
* Elephant’s Nest – Every weekend. Tuesdays Open Mic Night.
* Jazzbah – bands most weekends. Karaoke Nights Thurdays.
* St. Philippes Music Hall in Grande Pointe. Country Jamborees – last Sunday of every month.
* Central Tavern in Pain Court. Live bands every weekend.
* William Street Cafe – odd live show, poetry slams etc.
* Frendz Tapas & Martini Lounge – sometimes live music. (Beside the Capitol Theatre).
* River Rock – Ocassionally hosts live music.
* Rossini’s Restaurant – Classical guitar etc. sometimes.
* Royal Tavern – live music time to time.
* Churrascaria Steak House – 525 Grand Ave E, Chatham. The odd acoustic performance.
* Coffee Culture (Down town) – Acoustic patio performances during the summer.
* Band Shell – Tecumseh Park: Chatham Concert Band: Live every Wednesday, all summer, outdoors.
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If that is not enough, you have a zillion choices of things to do that are within an one hour drive time. Here is a small sample of idea’s for you.
* Detroit U.S.A. – Major concerts, Zoo, major league sports teams, shopping etc.
* (Dresden) Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
* (London) Children’s Museum.
* (London) Story Book Gardens.
* (London) Ski @ Boler Mountain.
* (London) Western Fair. Events, rides, concerts etc.
* (London) John Labatt Centre. Major concerts, sports etc.
* (Sarnia) Blue Water Fun Park: Water slides etc.
* (Windsor) Casino.
* (Windsor) WFCU Centre. Major concerts, sports, theatre etc.
* (Windsor) Devonshire Mall. Shopping.
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Dining.
Overview of many spots. Link here.
Famous Sunday Brunch @ Club Lentina’s. Open Every Sunday 10 am until 2 pm.
Band: “Just Country Boys” Home: Chatham-Kent Year:2012 Formed: 2008 Style: Country & 50s, 60’s
Members: Larry Flynn – Rhythm & Vocals Allan Flynn – Bass & Vocals George Segaert – Lead Guiitar Jim Deyo– Steel Guitar Carl– Drums (2008 – 2010) Len Lucier– Drums (2010)
Notes:Larry Flynn and son Allan Flynn contacted old friends George Segaert and Jim Deyo to join the group in late 2008. They started playing at parties and a few bars and decided to try a Sunday Jamboree at the Moose Hall in Wallaceburg. It was quite successful and the group today still enjoys playing a Jamboree at Branch 628 Legion in Chatham. Regulars such as Vic & Betty Tetreault, Mike & Melanie Shepley, Richard Tetreault and Ivan Firlotte can be enjoyed as well as many other local talents.
Artist: Roland Lozon CD: Move that Mountain Released: 2012 Genre : Country/ Instrumental Varieties Home: Chatham-Kent
Available in Chatham at: Frank’s Music Centre Musical Strings & Things Tony’s One Stop Music Shoppe
Notes:This CD contains twelve originals. Although the root of the music is finger style country guitar playing, Rolands talents can be heard with his use of fiddle, 5-string banjo, mandolin, & a track with hammer dulcimer.
At age 72, Roland carries on his passion for music & knowledge. I have met him a few times through work on the archive for his previous works in bands, most notably the Jubilaires. Without getting too much into how nice this guy is in person, let’s just say his sharing of musical knowledge & human kindness was extremely impressive, often only found in small towns like ours.
Tracks: 1. Move That Mountain, 2. Camptown Races/Wheels, 3. Alone On Your Star, 4. Remington Ride, 5. Seahorse Bounce, 6. Bello Carosello, 7. Gail’s Theme, 8. Wind That Clock, 9. Mont Royal Swing, 10. Bewildered Butterfly, 11. Up & Down, 12. Scottish Sky, 13. Shortbread Special, 14. Une Femme (Going Home), 15. Are You Teasing Me?, 16. Home Sweet Home, 17. Look Up, 18. Orange Blossom Special.
History: Jubilaires(1956-1961) Myers Bros & the Jubilaires(1961-1979)
Weekly radio show on CFCO (8 Years)
Warm up band for Opry shows such as Marty Robbins & the Hank Snow show.
Played for such stars as Ronnie Robbins, Minnie Pearl, Don Gibson, Charlie Walker, Wilf Carter, Skeeter Davis, Jan Howard, & more.
Later bands included Jubilaires II, Front Page News, Vic & the Conchords, Country Drifters.
Current bands include the Dover Red Necks & the Foggy Mountain Boys.
Additional Musicians: Ron Jubenville – Bass (Track 16) Eric Trachy– Cello (Track 14)
Note:All music performed, written, recorded by Shawn B. except where noted.
Tracks: 01 I’ll Make Mistakes 02 Will You Forgive Me.. 03Pieces 04Don’t Stop The Party 05 123 06 With Someone Else Now 07Beautiful Day 08 Camp Fire Songs 09 Kiss Your Halo Good-Bye 10 Occupy Religion 11Tell You Twice 12Sick With Me 13 I Don’t Wanna Grow Up
Group:Chatham Police Boy’s Band Year:1958 (photo) Home:Chatham Ontario Canada Formed: 1945 by Chief Constable C. E. Bagnall Original Band Master:S. G. Chamberlain Band Master (Last ten years):Edward J. Carney Current members: 86
More info provided in the above photos. Thanks to Mr. B. French for the submission.
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