TheMaker Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Joel Plaskett is really great. Another east coaster whom nobody outside the region seems to know much about is Al Tuck. Have you ever heard any of his stuff or seen him play? I've had a handful of opportunities to catch his show, but it always shakes down that I miss him for some reason or other. His new album My Blues Away has been getting a lot of spins lately in my house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I'm from Cape Breton Island..about 5 hours from Halifax.I visited Cape Breton Island a few years ago and loved it! It's such a beautiful place (and I have very high standards for scenery, living in BC) and the people are a blast - so funny and open. And I'll never forget the Lick-A-Chick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petemoss Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Joel Plaskett is straight up amazing. And live, he's unbelievably entertaining. Al tuck wrote the song 'wishing well' on Joel's solo cd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Joel Plaskett is really great. Another east coaster whom nobody outside the region seems to know much about is Al Tuck. Have you ever heard any of his stuff or seen him play? I've had a handful of opportunities to catch his show, but it always shakes down that I miss him for some reason or other. His new album My Blues Away has been getting a lot of spins lately in my house. Joel is my favourite artist from the east coast...and Al is great too. I've only seen Al once, at a Joel Plaskett and friends show last year. He IS really great. He's on a few of Joel's earlier albums as "the doctor". Have you seen Joel's new DVD?? It's wicked. He's currently in Australia opening for Russel Crowe's band. He's playing here in June..can't wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I visited Cape Breton Island a few years ago and loved it! It's such a beautiful place (and I have very high standards for scenery, living in BC) and the people are a blast - so funny and open. And I'll never forget the Lick-A-Chick. Glad you enjoyed it here. The Lick-A-Chick..heh. Atleast once a summer I go there for some grub and then run across the street to the Lick-A-Treat for a delish ice cream Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I'm slowly working my way through Have Not Been The Same which has a chapter about the Halifax indie scene in the early '90s (and another devoted to Sloan). It might be out of print now, but it's worth looking for (used). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I'm slowly working my way through Have Not Been The Same which has a chapter about the Halifax indie scene in the early '90s (and another devoted to Sloan). It might be out of print now, but it's worth looking for (used). Very cool..I'll check it out. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NateNotta Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) Joel Plaskett is awesome... he came to Windsor last year and played in a little box called Phog (this is usually where Elliott Brood plays too)... it was great, very intimate, and I was able to shake his hand afterwards and tell him he rocks. Edited April 24, 2006 by NateNantais Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Just posted a fairly new Joel Plaskett song in the post-a-track thread. I'll post an old one too. Enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeinabox Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 just got this from www.halifaxlocals.com, our little online community here in Halifax, NS: Gigantic Entertainment PROUDLY Presents Wilco July 12 @ Alderney Landing Events Plaza (Halifax/Dartmouth, NS) $36+service fees All-Ages 7pm Ticket info later this week, onsale in May. (not through Alderney, don't bug them) i don't post here often and i apologize, but this is the best news a little boy from halifax could ever ask for. mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHourHero Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 From the same source as above: Gigantic Entertainment PROUDLY Presents Wilco July 13 @ Fredericton Playhouse $38+service fees All-Ages 8pm Ticket info later this week, onsale in May. The Fredericton Playhouse is a very small venue by Wilco standards.http://www.theplayhouse.nb.ca/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 (edited) just got this from www.halifaxlocals.com, our little online community here in Halifax, NS: Gigantic Entertainment PROUDLY Presents Wilco July 12 @ Alderney Landing Events Plaza (Halifax/Dartmouth, NS) $36+service fees All-Ages 7pm Ticket info later this week, onsale in May. (not through Alderney, don't bug them) i don't post here often and i apologize, but this is the best news a little boy from halifax could ever ask for. mike OH MY GOD..I don't know if I should laugh or cry...I'm so happy Thank you guys soooooooooooooooooo much for posting!!! Edited April 25, 2006 by Tamed By Rock & Roll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bman Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 OH MY GOD..I don't know if I should laugh or cry...I'm so happy Thank you guys soooooooooooooooooo much for posting!!! what is this venue like?I want to go somewhere on the canda tour..But to a place with no seats??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 what is this venue like?I want to go somewhere on the canda tour..But to a place with no seats??? Here's a link to the website http://www.alderneylanding.com/events/eventsimages.html It's outside! Right on the Halifax/Dartmouth habour. It should be f'n amazing!!! I'm so excited! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I'm happy you folks out east are happy. Dates like these make sense; recently it seems Wilco doesn't do "tours" so much as play places if that makes any sense. So I don't know if there will be a Canadian tour - but there might. Anyway, there have been 2 shows in Montreal since the latest record and 2 in Toronto. That means they owe Ottawa one visit at least. And some Tweedy solo shows at some summer festivals (Bluesfest, Hillside) would really be fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawateeth Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I'm happy you folks out east are happy. Dates like these make sense; recently it seems Wilco doesn't do "tours" so much as play places if that makes any sense. So I don't know if there will be a Canadian tour - but there might. Anyway, there have been 2 shows in Montreal since the latest record and 2 in Toronto. That means they owe Ottawa one visit at least. And some Tweedy solo shows at some summer festivals (Bluesfest, Hillside) would really be fantastic! Ottawa bluesfest lineup is being announced tomorrow (April 26th). I will go out on the limb and predict that wilco will be on the bill as part of the final weekend of the festival... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I plan on being in Ottawa some time over the summer...for a Gomez show hopefully..and Kings of Leon *fingers crossed*. I'm sure I could fit another Wilco show in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dennis Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Joel is my favourite artist from the east coast...and Al is great too. I've only seen Al once, at a Joel Plaskett and friends show last year. He IS really great. He's on a few of Joel's earlier albums as "the doctor". Have you seen Joel's new DVD?? It's wicked. He's currently in Australia opening for Russel Crowe's band. He's playing here in June..can't wait! I am playing a show with Al tomorrow night in Toronto at Clinton's. My band is playing and I am also sitting with Al for his set...Ben Gunning, formerly of the Local Rabbits is also on the bill. Then this coming weekend we are taking it to the studio for what will hopefully be a new al tuck record. al and joel are two of the best songwriters in Canada...plain and simple. also, i haven't read anything further that this in this thread but in case it hasn't been mentioned yet, Wilco are playing Halifax and Fredericton in July...the promoter leaked the info on certain web boards in eastern Canada just yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I am playing a show with Al tomorrow night in Toronto at Clinton's. My band is playing and I am also sitting with Al for his set...Ben Gunning, formerly of the Local Rabbits is also on the bill. Then this coming weekend we are taking it to the studio for what will hopefully be a new al tuck record. Dennis, that's great..I'm sure it'll be a wicked show. I haven't listened to any Local Rabbits, but I saw Pete Elkas a few times when he toured with Joel last year. Would love to hear a new Al Tuck record! Have a great show Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dennis Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Dennis, that's great..I'm sure it'll be a wicked show. I haven't listened to any Local Rabbits, but I saw Pete Elkas a few times when he toured with Joel last year. Would love to hear a new Al Tuck record! Have a great show thanks dude...i'm sure it'll be great. i know a lot of people who would like a new al tuck record. have you heard 33/13 (aka - my blues away) if not...seriously, it's fantastic. in my opinion, it's the best al tuck record there is to date. let me tell you though. the new songs are sounding sweet. i've had the pleasure of playing them with him over the last few days and they are great. very al, lyrically. i like mr elkas quite a lot. he's due for a new album too. laterdennis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sligg Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Wilco hitting Atlantic Canada. this is fantastic i've never seen a show at either venue but it should be great the fredericton venue sounds tiny so this should be really cool to seehttp://www.theplayhouse.nb.ca/seating.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Wilco hitting Atlantic Canada. this is fantastic i've never seen a show at either venue but it should be great the fredericton venue sounds tiny so this should be really cool to seehttp://www.theplayhouse.nb.ca/seating.html Neither have I..but an outdoor show one night..and a small one the next..what more could we ask for?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Canadian dates More to follow, I hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Ottawa bluesfest lineup is being announced tomorrow (April 26th). I will go out on the limb and predict that wilco will be on the bill as part of the final weekend of the festival... - Good guess Ottawateeth! Wilco closes main stage Saturday, July 15!!! Also on the bill, July 11 - Son Volt. Calexico on the 7th. Great Lake Swimmers, New Pornographeres, Controller Controller, Hammell on Trial, Mark Kozelek, Bell Orchestre, Roseanne Cash, Fiery Furnaces, Metric, Feist, Broken Social Scene, Elliot Brood. Nuts!!! Lots of other stuff too of course, but some great names this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 No Vancouver date? Edmonton and Calgary but no Vancouver? Lame! I mean fuck, they're playing Halifax but not Vancouver?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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