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Hamilton Trading Company NL Tour

Ryan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:29:08 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvYfa5OY7lM

Every now and then I take an interest in a band, and sometimes, when I’m lucky enough, they take an interest in me. On these wonderful occasions, I get to do something more than simply buying an album or attending a show. When things really line-up right, I get to book a tour for the act, and sometimes I even hop in the van.

This Summer, the Hamilton Trading Company is one such band. Of course, I’ve crossed paths with this lovely collection of Toronto folk before, and my past roommates will probably never forget the sight of having eight to ten strangers descend upon their living room for a few nights to sleep, do laundry, eat and chat. Since that time, I’ve slept on at least a couple floors belonging to an HTC member or two while in Toronto, and with any luck this back and forth will continue.

Right now, I’m happy to say it’s my turn to host the band, and that means they’re making the trek to Newfoundland. With stops on the west coast and a three-day stint in St. John’s, there are plenty of chances to check them out before they head back, taking me with them.

That’s right, I’m leaving the province with the band, and I doubt I’ll be back in the near future. It’s been interesting to say the least to be home, but it’s time to see what else is out there, and leaving with a great band is one of the best ways I can think to do it. So, not only do you have a chance to see a great touring band and some awesome local acts, you can also send me off to the wild west. How can you beat that?

The Band: Hamilton Trading Company
The solo work of Keith Hamilton backed by an impressive gathering of friends…. Minimal instrumentation with haunting choir.

The Dates:

Amelia Curran – Hunter, Hunter EPK

Ryan — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:26:46 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79PLAfD-bqk

Received this earlier last week through the Six Shooter Records twitter account, and I was pleased to see the live footage and Amelia’s interview came from the show I did with her in my hometown. It makes the footage I have from my camera seem like a VHS recording!

Dear Santa… something something HD…

Amelia Curran & Brian Borcherdt shows announced!

Ryan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:14:54 +0000

Besides my ranting and raving, things have been quiet on the Tumbleweed front over the past year or so. No new albums to release, no new acts to manage or drive around from city to city, and no free festivals to promote in downtown. Sure, I’ve done a tour or two, but nowhere near as much as I did in the old days. To tell the truth, I was going to quietly let most of it go and just focus on T.O.F.U. the vegan magazine I do.

Luckily, like its namesake, Tumbleweed never really dies.

With that in mind, I proudly offer you the following:

Wed, July.28th, 2010

Brian Borcherdt w/ Matthew Hornell & Rozalind Macphail

{ Facebook event | Brian’s site | Matthew’s site | Rozalind’s site }

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQChSqG_pY

Scanlan’s (164 Water Street), St. John’s, NL

Doors at 5:30pm | Show at 6:00pm | $7 at the door

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Wed, Aug.4th, 2010

Amelia Curran w/ Rose Cousins

{ Facebook event | Amelia’s site | Rose’s site }

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMw9hte8IHs

Clarenville Events Centre (15 Blackmore Avenue), Clarenville, NL

Doors at 7:30pm | Show at 8:00pm | $14 advance (purchase at the CEC) or $18 at the door