Mar 2010
Houston, We Have No Problem!
27/03/10
The Launch Pad was successfully launched (so to speak) on March 24. About forty people attended, twice our prior estimate and more than enough to fill the lounge to capacity. Richard Baschak MC’d.
Doug Glenn was the feature act, and got us going strongly - aided by projections of photos of Doug’s paintings - photos taken and projected by Richard. The open mike followed. As memory serves (and apologies for errors and omissions), the acts were:
Tom Donanhue - singer songwriter who played guitar and sang his composition Born on the Banks of the Red River (I think that’s the title?) solo. Next, I joined him on guitar and harmony vocals for his song See No Change. Then we did the Kinks’ Set Me Free, with me on lead vocals and guitar. The crowd dug Tom, especially Pat Hodgert and Sherilyn McDonough!
John Oldham then recited a poem he wrote that was inspired by the classical guitar piece written, and performed by Ashli
Tony Buchner and i were next. We did Johnny River’s Summer Rain, followed by my Except My Love For You, and ending with my Hopelessly Lost in Love. We got to the end without fatalities.
Tim Fennel then sang Simon and Garfunkel’s Kathy’s Song, accompanied by me on guitar. The crowd lover Tim!
Brian Hughes recited two poems and a short story in his trade-mark dead-pan style. He was a big crowd favorite!
Paul Hodgert then sang and played (guitar) the Weakerthan’s Left and Leaving, followed by his own composition This Rock Rocks, and ending with the Mountain Goats’ This Year.
Tall Order Improv gave us ten minutes of a far-fetched scenario, put together based on character types supplied by the audience.
Scott McPherson finished the night with three of his own compositions, whose names elude me as I type at the Dubs.
The crowd seemed to enjoy the acts, the coffee, the treats, and the vibe. Doug Glenn took home a nice bit of cash for his efforts, the proceeds of voluntary collections. The LP itself netted a few bucks for the kitty, the haul from refreshment sales. What else could you ask for! The next coffee house night will be April 21. The shows will follow on the third Wednesday of every month. Thanks everybody. We had too much fun for a legal event!
Doug Glenn was the feature act, and got us going strongly - aided by projections of photos of Doug’s paintings - photos taken and projected by Richard. The open mike followed. As memory serves (and apologies for errors and omissions), the acts were:
Tom Donanhue - singer songwriter who played guitar and sang his composition Born on the Banks of the Red River (I think that’s the title?) solo. Next, I joined him on guitar and harmony vocals for his song See No Change. Then we did the Kinks’ Set Me Free, with me on lead vocals and guitar. The crowd dug Tom, especially Pat Hodgert and Sherilyn McDonough!
John Oldham then recited a poem he wrote that was inspired by the classical guitar piece written, and performed by Ashli
Tony Buchner and i were next. We did Johnny River’s Summer Rain, followed by my Except My Love For You, and ending with my Hopelessly Lost in Love. We got to the end without fatalities.
Tim Fennel then sang Simon and Garfunkel’s Kathy’s Song, accompanied by me on guitar. The crowd lover Tim!
Brian Hughes recited two poems and a short story in his trade-mark dead-pan style. He was a big crowd favorite!
Paul Hodgert then sang and played (guitar) the Weakerthan’s Left and Leaving, followed by his own composition This Rock Rocks, and ending with the Mountain Goats’ This Year.
Tall Order Improv gave us ten minutes of a far-fetched scenario, put together based on character types supplied by the audience.
Scott McPherson finished the night with three of his own compositions, whose names elude me as I type at the Dubs.
The crowd seemed to enjoy the acts, the coffee, the treats, and the vibe. Doug Glenn took home a nice bit of cash for his efforts, the proceeds of voluntary collections. The LP itself netted a few bucks for the kitty, the haul from refreshment sales. What else could you ask for! The next coffee house night will be April 21. The shows will follow on the third Wednesday of every month. Thanks everybody. We had too much fun for a legal event!
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LP, BS, Battle of Queenston Heights, Tourist Touch
18/03/10
The Launch Pad starts Wednesday March 24 at 8:00PM in the lounge of Churchill Park United Church, located at 525 Beresford Avenue (Beresford & Nassau) in Fort Rouge. The Featured Act is Doug Glenn at 8:00PM, followed by open mike acts. If you have a talent for music, spoken word, improv, comedy, juggling........whatever, come on down and sign up. Acts so far confirmed include; Tom Donahue, Tall Order Improv, the Meadowlark Orchestra (John Hodgert and Tony Buchner), Paul Hodgert (and guests?), stars of Gordie’s Coffee House, and surprise guests. Doors open at approx. 7:30PM. Come early and sign up, and/or just groove. Be there or beware! Coffee and tea are available at nominal charge, with proceeds to the expenses of the LP. Voluntary donations will go to the Featured Act and to the LP. Peace. Hang Loose. Flower to the People!
At long last, the final mixing and mastering of the Boat Song has been accomplished. When I get a minute I’ll post it here. Thanks to; Paul Hodgert (producer, rhythm guitar, organ, piano, bass, lead vocal on bridge, back-up vocals, co-arranger, boy wonder), Tony Buchner (lead guitar, 2nd lead guitar, hombre), Luke Bergen (drums, vocals on bridge, rock star), and me (executive producer, lead vocals, back-up vocals, co-arranger, ham). The whole story of the writing of the book, and the writing and recording of the songs is contained in the blogs herein, beginning with the ‘Apr 2009’ entries.
I’ll be doing a gig of readings and songs from ‘Except My Love For You’ on March 23, for a River Heights book club - at a private home in the area. I love these outings, especially when (as in this one), they’ve read the book. If your book club (or any other existing or gathered group) might want a presentation, go to the Home Page for contact info for the publishers, Bendecido Books, or contact me via this website
I am re-editing the first 80,000 words of my new novel (working title ‘The Tourist’), and sending batches of the results to my friends Darren Fast and Eric Warwaruk for comments. Kind of an experiment in modern serialization. Anybody out there that wants to join the experiment, please use the ‘Comment’ feature below.
Tonight - Gordie’s Coffe House, 8:00PM at Gordon King United Church.
At long last, the final mixing and mastering of the Boat Song has been accomplished. When I get a minute I’ll post it here. Thanks to; Paul Hodgert (producer, rhythm guitar, organ, piano, bass, lead vocal on bridge, back-up vocals, co-arranger, boy wonder), Tony Buchner (lead guitar, 2nd lead guitar, hombre), Luke Bergen (drums, vocals on bridge, rock star), and me (executive producer, lead vocals, back-up vocals, co-arranger, ham). The whole story of the writing of the book, and the writing and recording of the songs is contained in the blogs herein, beginning with the ‘Apr 2009’ entries.
I’ll be doing a gig of readings and songs from ‘Except My Love For You’ on March 23, for a River Heights book club - at a private home in the area. I love these outings, especially when (as in this one), they’ve read the book. If your book club (or any other existing or gathered group) might want a presentation, go to the Home Page for contact info for the publishers, Bendecido Books, or contact me via this website
I am re-editing the first 80,000 words of my new novel (working title ‘The Tourist’), and sending batches of the results to my friends Darren Fast and Eric Warwaruk for comments. Kind of an experiment in modern serialization. Anybody out there that wants to join the experiment, please use the ‘Comment’ feature below.
Tonight - Gordie’s Coffe House, 8:00PM at Gordon King United Church.
After all these years, a new LP!
13/03/10
It’s official! The Launch Pad, being the coffee house at Churchill Park United Church, will have its own launch on Wednesday March 24. The LP will operate out of the main floor lounge of the Church. The Church is located at 525 Beresford, (Beresford & Nassau) west off Osborne, just north of the St. Vital Bridge. The LP’s MC is Richard Bashchak, and he will be greeting folks and keeping the good times going. The details are as follows:
Start: 8:00PM
End: Approx. 11:00PM, depending on the number of acts
Admission: Free, voluntary donations, with proceeds to any Featured Act, and to cover LP expenses.
Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and treats for sale at nominal charges, with proceeds to cover LP expenses.
Frequency: Monthly for now.
Format: Featured Act (approx. 15 - 45 minutes) followed by open mike
Open Mike Acts: music (original and/or cover), spoken word (poetry, drama, prose, story-telling, etc.), improv, visual art (paintings, drawings, photos, videos, etc.), comedy ... anything that fits.
Ambience: Friendly, welcoming, supportive, inclusive, open-minded
Demographic: Anybody and everybody
What’s In: Anything that creative imagination can come up with that fits the LP format.
What’s Out: Vulgarity, grossness, negativity .. bad vibes
March 24 at Launch Pad
Featured Act: Doug Glenn
Open Mike Acts (so far): Tom Donahue, John Hodgert, the Meadowlark Orchestra, Tall Order Improv Group, Paul Hodgert, Tim Fennel, surprise Guests from Gordie’s Coffee House, and a cast of ten’s!
Now..............all we need is the audience. Tell yourself, tell your friends to be there.
Start: 8:00PM
End: Approx. 11:00PM, depending on the number of acts
Admission: Free, voluntary donations, with proceeds to any Featured Act, and to cover LP expenses.
Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and treats for sale at nominal charges, with proceeds to cover LP expenses.
Frequency: Monthly for now.
Format: Featured Act (approx. 15 - 45 minutes) followed by open mike
Open Mike Acts: music (original and/or cover), spoken word (poetry, drama, prose, story-telling, etc.), improv, visual art (paintings, drawings, photos, videos, etc.), comedy ... anything that fits.
Ambience: Friendly, welcoming, supportive, inclusive, open-minded
Demographic: Anybody and everybody
What’s In: Anything that creative imagination can come up with that fits the LP format.
What’s Out: Vulgarity, grossness, negativity .. bad vibes
March 24 at Launch Pad
Featured Act: Doug Glenn
Open Mike Acts (so far): Tom Donahue, John Hodgert, the Meadowlark Orchestra, Tall Order Improv Group, Paul Hodgert, Tim Fennel, surprise Guests from Gordie’s Coffee House, and a cast of ten’s!
Now..............all we need is the audience. Tell yourself, tell your friends to be there.