December 19 is just a couple of weeks away. We’re pretty excited about the opportunity to share the stage with the Fisk brothers and Skip Beckwith. And the Al Whittle Theatre is a fabulous venue if you’ve never been.
A stressed-out stock broker from 1929, his alter ego – JP Morgan, Gene Kruppa’s long-lost younger sister, Kung Pao grasshopper and the Diva divine. What a swell evening at Swoon Gallery in Bedford, NS
The Crypt City 5 entertain at Swoon Gallery
Just got back to town from a visit to Quebec City. We had a fabulous time being tourists dans la Vieux-Québec and single-handedly ate our way through a mountain of croissants and cafe-au-laits. Although we had to concentrate to understand many of the conversations, we ran across a conversation that was pretty easy on our Jazzette ears - Largo-Resto Club. The owner, Gino Ste-Marie, engaged us the minute we walked in the door. Gino is the brains behind the Festival du Jazz taking place this month in Quebec City. We spent a delightful couple of sets listening to the piano-sax duo of Martin Desjardins et Vincent Gagnon, drinking un peu du vin, and chatting about some of the great talent coming this month to Largo-Resto including one of Cynthia’s heros, Mark Murphy. Thanks for a fabulous evening, Gino. We’ll be sure to visit again soon.
Sat in with a bunch of hep cats on Sunday night at Steve Penny’s in Halifax. Brought my snare and high-hat and played with Steve Penny on banjo and guitar, John Malmstrom on the licorice stick, Ukelele Mike on the electric uke amd John DeWolfe on bass and, dig it, Serpent! Cynthia charmed the crowd with her vocals and ukelele. Home to rest up for this weekend’s gig marathon!
A perfect summer’s evening at the Trellis Cafe. The joint was jumpin’ with a full house and all the doors wide open! Reminded me of sitting outside at Cafe du Monde in N.O. Overheard from one of the staff, “This is the busiest I’ve seen this place. Ever!” Thanks to all our friends and relations for making it such a great evening.
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
A small part of the fun at a recent gig at the Kiwi Café in Chester was this new poster that showed up on the scene. Thought you might enjoy having a peek. We’re playing the Trellis Café this Saturday, July 2nd. If you’re planning on traveling a distance to hear us, consider making reservations as it is an intimate setting.
Well, to be exact, it’s raining tunes, man. Nothing I love better than to chill in front of the band and take in some of that smooth groove these cats (pardon the reference) are layin’ down. Ella, dig it. Louis, dig it. Chet, dig it. Come on down to check it out some tuneful Sunday afternoon. Me and my cuz, Monty, will be chompin down them bones. Woof.
What a blast playing the Captain’s House in Chester last Sunday. We were celebrating an 80th birthday for Carol Hansens’s mother, Grace. She was radiant, even after we sang Happy Birthday. We also got to play with our talented friend John Malmstrom and our long-time bassist and collaborator, Barry Redmond.
