Interview by Lori Ross
Larry Jensen – "Some are Songs"
Owen Sound born and raised musician, singer, songwriter and poet Larry Jensen in a recent Q&A talked about his newly self-published book, "Some Are Songs. A Book of Words" and about expanding as an artist.
Jensen will be reading some of his poems and lyrics at a monthly spoken word and music showcase called Sounds at the Market (Owen Sound Farmer's Market) on Sunday May 10th at 2 pm. The official launch of his book will be on Thursday May 21st. 7 pm at The Ginger Press Bookstore (848 2nd Ave East, Owen Sound).
"Some are Songs" is a collection of song lyrics and poetry written over a forty year career in music that included the release of fourteen records/CDs.
Q - Who were you influenced by?
A - My Dad was the first musical influence in my life. He played guitar...
by Kelly Babcock, Hub staff
Thursday, April 30th at 5:30, join The Wild Lands Film Festival and Collective as it wraps up it's winter film series with Daniel Schmidt's 'Inner Worlds Outer worlds', An external reflection of a his own adventure in meditation at the Frog Ponds Café
Friday May 1st at 6:00PM, check out Words Made Fresh at the River Café for Fresh First Friday. The written word will be celebrated in prose, poetry, and song with various writers reading poetry and prose from published works and works in progress and singer/songwriters performing original material. Kelly Babcock will be the master of ceremonies.
Friday May 1st at 6:00PM join Zoltan Stewart at the Bleeding Carrot as he hosts "FRESH 1st FRIDAY @ The Bleeding Carrot; An Open Mic Extravaganza!" Don't miss your opportunity to hear local performance art at its best.
The Sweetwater Music Brass Festival presents Horns a Plenty at the Georgian Shores United Church in Owen Sound on April 24-25. Join the SweetWater Music Festival as we celebrate this versatile family of instruments. The festival features True North Brass, The Don E. Johnson Brass Ensemble, and an open clinic for students and community Musicians. For a more indepth look at this, read our article on Horns A Plenty.
Friday Afternoon Coffee House & Open Mic at The Bleeding Carrot from 4:00PM 'til 6:00PM every Friday. Bring your voice, your guitar or whatever other instrument you play, or just come to listen. Your MC, Kelly Babcock has a spot for you on his welcoming stage. Piano available. Free admission
Friday at 6:00PM the monthly Frog Pond Coffeehouse with your host Paul Danard. Open mic format, where anything can happen. On 'til 8:00 PM.
There's nothing quite like expertly played brass music for stirring the senses and touching the heart. From the tender tone of the French horn and the subtleties of the trumpet, to the smoothness of the trombone and the resonance of the tuba, brass instruments can handle a vast repertoire that includes classical, jazz, folk, sacred, ceremonial and popular works. On April 24 and 25, join the SweetWater Music Festival at Georgian Shores United Church as we celebrate this versatile family of instruments.
Friday, April 24 will see some of the best brass musicians in Grey and Bruce counties come together under the exceptional direction of Canadian brass music icon Don Johnson.
by Hub Staff
Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 at The River Café two accomplished blues musicians will be joining Justin Burgess to form AB3. Billed as Rocking Bluesy, they will be making their Owen Sound debut. Doors open at 6:00 PM, a "pay what you can" event.
Friday Afternoon Coffee House & Open Mic at The Bleeding Carrot, a weekly event will again be held from 4:00PM 'til 6:00PM. No admission, bring your instruments, voices and ears and join in as performers or audience members.
This Friday, April 17th, the Frog Ponds Café presents The Peptides, a nine-piece art-pop band from Ottawa performing funk, jazz and electronica. The band plays a variety of instruments in a variety of music styles with a flair for the theatrical. Doors open at 6:00pm. PWYC at the door. Show starts at 7:00pm.
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