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19 Apr 08 - 01:48 PM (#2320135) Subject: Beer anyone? From: gnu Beer returns to the stage with Four Strings and a Squeeze Box on May 9. Dearest Adrien... I hope I have not put any undue stress or otherwise upon you by starting this thread. If so, my sincerest apologies. Hehehehe. BREAK A LEG, buddy! |
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19 Apr 08 - 01:53 PM (#2320139) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Peace "4 Strings and a Squeeze Box is the group of our good friend Adrien Doucette. We've been after him to perform at the Side Door for a couple years now, so we're thrilled that we finally talked him into it. Adrien has been entertaining folks in the Eastern Townships, the Chateauguay Valley and the Island of Montreal with his sea shanties and Maritime ballads since 1967. Joe Byrde, a Newfoundland sidekick living in Chateauguay, has been with Adrien most of this time adding to the fun with his remarkable memory for tunes on his accordion. Bob Davis on bass and Randy Merlin on mandolin (from Hemmingford) add to the sound and voice. Both are in their own bands of Country and Rock and Roll. A recent addition, Champion fiddler Erin Kelly from Chapeau, Quebec, joins the group as the fourth string thus completing the band's name. And on this special occasion, Leigh Redding from Plain Folk will be backing up the group on the bodhràn. Get ready to clap, sing and dance!" Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, Ad. Best to you, buddy. (That stuff up there is from the site Gnu linked to.) |
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19 Apr 08 - 01:55 PM (#2320142) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: katlaughing Kewl! |
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19 Apr 08 - 01:57 PM (#2320143) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: gnu Yo, Peace! Hey, lad! I have my windows open on this beautiful sunny day. I hear it's snowing out west. Keep it. |
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19 Apr 08 - 02:02 PM (#2320146) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Peace I love you, too. |
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19 Apr 08 - 02:58 PM (#2320201) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: meself Sounds like my kind of a do - wish I could be there! Have a good time ... (Talking about the gig, not the weather). |
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19 Apr 08 - 03:08 PM (#2320208) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Bonnie Shaljean Nice one, Adrien - Wish I could be there. Have a great gig - B xxx |
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19 Apr 08 - 04:32 PM (#2320258) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Waddon Pete I predict it will be an excellent occasion! I'm only sorry I can't be with you. Have a ball! Best wishes, Peter |
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19 Apr 08 - 04:39 PM (#2320262) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Beer Truth be known I had implants in my vocal folds about 2 years ago and it is only in the past 5 to 6 months that I have been able to carry a tune to a degree. That is the reason I had been refusing gigs. Oh, I've been going to local coffee house and gatherings as such doing two to three songs (out to one this evening.)but nothing like a half hour gig. I'm not nervous (well a little.) but more concerned with my wind stamina. I'm on heavy doses of medication which is controlling my arthritis very well but one of the side effects is shortness of breath. Good title Gnu. You knew I'd have a look with a title like that. Thanks Peace, Kat, myself and thank you Bonnie. Good to hear from all of you. Adrien |
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19 Apr 08 - 04:40 PM (#2320263) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: bankley Beer, you still have McCay fiddling with you ? (so to speak) and as they say in France.... 'Merde' |
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19 Apr 08 - 04:40 PM (#2320264) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Beer Thank you Peter. |
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19 Apr 08 - 04:46 PM (#2320266) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Beer Thanks Ron. No Neil McKay has his own group and is doing very well. After I stopped (last gig was at the Branches and Roots 2004.) he moved on and has just released his second c/d. Erin (Kelly) Ethridge is a young lady from fiddling country (Chapeau)and has won a few awards at Pembrooke and other areas. I must google her to see what I can find. |
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19 Apr 08 - 06:25 PM (#2320326) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Azizi Great news! Best wishes, Beer!! |
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19 Apr 08 - 06:46 PM (#2320343) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Beer Thank you Azizi, much appreciated. |
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20 Apr 08 - 11:41 AM (#2320703) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: topical tom Break a leg, Adrien! I 'm sure that you will give a delightful performance as always. |
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20 Apr 08 - 12:27 PM (#2320734) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: open mike Sounds like you have at least 16 strings--have a good one. and yes, I'll have a brew in your honor! What local breweries do you have there?> please no Polygamy Porter, thank you.quench your thirst with this sound How about Les Trois Mousquetaires beer. Is that Musketeers or Mousketeers? |
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20 Apr 08 - 01:52 PM (#2320805) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: bankley Thanx Beer....I know that Neil was recording at cousin Dougie Trineer's studio near St.Jerome... haven't heard anything yet... |
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20 Apr 08 - 03:41 PM (#2320884) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Peace Dougie? Say hello from me and tell him I'm sorry about his Aunt Mehitabel's egg timer, spandex tights, the cat and the hair dryer. I'm glad the cat's OK. |
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20 Apr 08 - 03:51 PM (#2320892) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Mrs.Duck All the very best, Adrien. Wish we could just 'pop over' for the gig. |
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20 Apr 08 - 05:08 PM (#2320951) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: gnu "... Aunt Mehitabel's egg timer, spandex tights, the cat and the hair dryer..." Oh, come on now. Ya GOTTA tell us now. |
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20 Apr 08 - 05:12 PM (#2320955) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Peace It's a long story, Gnu, and one that really wouldn't be of interest to most folks. When you and I sit down someday to play some music--I'll tell ya then. |
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20 Apr 08 - 05:28 PM (#2320973) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: maeve This is good news, Beer. Why is it so far from Maine though? Wish I could be there to listen and enjoy! Have some fun now, you hear? Hey Peace, no fair. You've set us to thinking about that poor cat, and you're offering no elucidation on the horizon! |
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20 Apr 08 - 05:41 PM (#2320978) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Peace The cat ended up being OK, not to worry. Here's a picture of it. |
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20 Apr 08 - 08:54 PM (#2321118) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: Beer Have a little catching up to do. Thank you topical tom for your kind words. Open mike it is good to hear from someone in California. Mrs Duck, is it two or three years since you were here? My how time does fly. Thank you for your wishes. Maeve, always good to hear from you. I will keep you posted on my other project. Thank you for your support, I won't forget you. |
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21 Apr 08 - 07:15 AM (#2321355) Subject: RE: Beer anyone? From: maeve You're incorrigible, Peace. The poor wee creature has suffered! I hear it had to beat it out of town and join a band. A recent sighting... Thanks, Beer. I look forward to updates as you have time! |
