This is interactive entertainment. From your favourite pub to everyone's desktop. Aug The Blog is coming soon.
Mikey's not in the picture (check out the audio post). After I finished playing, I met these fine talented people in the back of the Wolves Den. HEY MIKEY YOU'RE SO FINE.....YOU'RE SO.....etc.. Lots of laughs.....the adventure continues.....
posted by AUGBLOG @ 11:20 p.m.
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That's not just any Johnny in the picture strumming away. That's John Eccleston. I'm so glad he stuck around for a set. On his way out he left a few of his CD's. I had a listen today. He is quite a good songwriter. It definately comes from the heart with this guy. He originally comes from Sudbury, Ontario (so do I). Another thing we share in common is that we both loved Johnny Cash. He wrote a song called "The Day Johnny Cash Died". I quite like it. If you ever come accross FARM or OTHER LIES by John Eccleston, check him out. Terry, Gord, Sue, Ray, the whole Thursday gang was there. It turned out to be quite a good night...Check out the audio post....the adventure continues....
posted by AUGBLOG @ 8:47 p.m.
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posted by AUGBLOG @ 1:02 a.m.
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The good people from Texas (and Newfoundland-Dean) were very interactive. Texas Ed was entertaining, and I really do appreciate him pouring his heart into the audio clip....the adventure continues...
posted by AUGBLOG @ 9:10 p.m.
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posted by AUGBLOG @ 1:41 a.m.
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A crazy night at Spezzo with Francesco, Jason (Happy Birthday), Kelly, Sandra, and the ROYALTY at the bar. Peter, the Greek waiter, impresses everyone. Melissa does a fine job bartending. The first date people are actually on their 2nd date. I had a great time. The picture to the right is a posed one with Alex and me at the very end of the night. She sang a heart felt version of "No Woman No Cry". Alex has a very distinctive voice.....the adventure continues......
posted by AUGBLOG @ 2:28 a.m.
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Ouch!!! Francesco, that hurts, but I'll smile just the same...Happy 43rd to Jason....the adventure continues.....
posted by AUGBLOG @ 10:41 p.m.
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15 year old Jesse is playing a ripping guitar solo, and allowing me to play some bass. It was a pleasure meeting him and his father Joe last night at the Wolf & Firkin...next stop SPEZZO in Richmond Hill....the adventure continues...
posted by AUGBLOG @ 10:26 p.m.
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I hope I didn't lose Chistopher Hollow inteviewing Canadian Squash Professional, Dan Sibley. It still might pop up in a few hours or so. Either way I will post his picture. It was good to meet father and son team, Joe and Jesse, last night. You guys have some good original tunes happening. Thanks Justin, for coming up to play as well. Alicia was tending bar, and Sault Ste Marie Joe hung out (great conversation Joe) . A very nice group last night at the Wolf & Firkin. Thanks!
posted by AUGBLOG @ 1:56 a.m.
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Shane came up and played some great guitar on Saturday night at the Brittania Pub. Cheers, Shane! It was nice to see Richard and Wendy again as well...the adventure continues......
posted by AUGBLOG @ 2:58 p.m.
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As I was setting up my equipment last night at the Hockley Valley Resort. I let a bunch of kids play around with my guitar. When it was time for me to start performing, a 14 year old young man came up and asked if he could play my guitar. He took it and began to play. His name is Ilyan. Remember that name because he plays great, for any age. I was impressed, as are the kids gathering around him. The guitar behind the head surprised me. I had to take the pic.....the adventure continues....
posted by AUGBLOG @ 1:33 p.m.
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posted by AUGBLOG @ 5:47 p.m.
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The four people in the photogragh above are from 4 different parts of the world. James is from Ireland, Greg is from Toronto, Yanet is from Ethiopia and Eun-Kyung is from Korea. The reason why I have them placed in a Hallmark Card is because they were the energy that lifted my night up a notch...BAM!
posted by AUGBLOG @ 1:30 a.m.
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If you have a band and you are playing in front of 700 people then you require 1,400 watts of PA power. The rule of thumb is 2 watts per person. This is what Michael from the "soon to rule the world band" ENDORPHINS taught me last night.....the adventure continues...
posted by AUGBLOG @ 6:44 a.m.
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I would frequently perform at a pub called Rosie McGee in Oakville. It was there I met a young man named Bert. I didn't know it was Bert because I forgot his name the second time I saw him. I then began receiving emails from Bert because we would exchange pictures from all the Rosie gigs. That's why I thought that this guy has definately got to be Bert. The thing is, the guy I thought was Bert was actually Richard. The reason I thought he was Bert was because he was the outspoken one of the group. Bert's (the real Bert) girlfriend Nicole looked a little disappointed when I explained this. The bottom line is that I'm really glad they showed up last night at the Devil's Harp. Just to add further confusion, I notice on the audio clip that I mention that we are at The Devil's Advocate (another Toronto Pub)....mmmm.....maybe mid life creeping in on me..perhaps I should go pay a visit to my therapist Bert...the adventure continues.......
posted by AUGBLOG @ 10:01 p.m.
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posted by AUGBLOG @ 2:30 a.m.
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The thing is that I was cooped up in my studio all day and I noticed an old Bill Cosby CD. The classic "i started out as a child" so I decided that I wanted to jam with it. The way I first learned how to play the guitar was to sit down and start jamming with the records. At first there were too many wrong notes but as time progressed I got the hang of it. I decided that I would put my headphones on and jam with Bill into an audio clip. Go ahead heckle me! I'm looking forward to playing at The Devil's Harp tomorrow night when the adventure continues......
posted by AUGBLOG @ 1:47 a.m.
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I appreciate Robert for being a good sport and allowing me to record his story and take this photo. He really does have many great tales of adventure. This blogging is fun. The less seriously I take it the more fun it is......the adventure continues....
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