We Won Battle of The Bands!
Massive thank you to all those who came out and supported us in Battle Of The Bands at Sin Bin since January. Couldn’t have done it without you, and thanks so much to the amazing artists that joined me in this venture – Shera Kelly, Jarrett Plett, C. Ramsay, and James Parker. Also – great to share the stage with Sometime After Sunday, Chloe Lloyd, and Eric Olufson.
Here are a few clips from the night. Those of you who know the tune 9 Months and One Night will get a special kick out of the first video 🙂
9 Months and One Night
Simple Life
Acoustic Battle Of The Bands Finals FEB.18th @ Sin Bin, Vancouver
I am most happy to announce that I have made it to the finals of an Acoustic Battle of The Bands in Vancouver this coming Tuesday Feb. 18th……WHAT?? Band you say?!?!?!…….. Dang straight! I am absolutely thrilled to be playing in this event with an incredible line up of all star musicians:
Shera Kelly, solo singer/songstress
Jarrett Plett, percussionist for Son’s of Granville, and a variety of awesome bands
Colby Ramsay (a.k.a My Boy Rascal), solo singer/songman
All, in their own right, are among my favourite composers I know, and the fusion of everyone’s abilities for this group is simply outstanding!
Not many have seen me play with a full band, and what better night to come out and see it???? TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH!! (Click for Facebook event page info). Please come dance, cheer, and if you dig what we have planned, vote your enormous heart out!! The other 3 bands are solid, and the whole night is going to be a blast. If you’re in Vancouver, mark it on your calendar, and we’ll see you there. For non-Facebook users – Here is the info:
*The Sin Bin, 295 West 2nd Avenue, bands start at 9pm!!
For those who cannot be there, here is something of interest. I did a really fun interview with Folk Oasis on CiTR radio at UBC. Click on the ostrich head to go to it. The interview runs between 29:30 – 1:23:00, so grab a tea, or banana and peanut butter for when you listen ;).
Have a beautiful day!
Michael
Tis A New Year….
Warm greetings to you all!
I trust you all had a wonderful break over the holiday season. I had the fantastic opportunity to play with Theda Phoenix and Shine Edgar (Video below) before Christmas, and have been itching to perform again since. This year is going to come with the development of a band!!
After a short performing hiatus, I am back in the saddle again, and will be playing shows around BC and Alberta over the next few months.
Upcoming shows:
January 22nd – CocoaNymph (3739 West 10th Avenue), 8pm $10 at door, Vancouver, Intimate, Unplugged
January 26th – Corduroy Singer/Songwriter Showcase – w/Ross Fairbairn, 8pm, $5 includes beverage, Vancouver
January 29th – Artists For Creative Alliance Coffee House – Kelowna, BC, held at Reid Hall next to the Benvoulin Church (2279 Benvoulin Rd), $5, 7:15pm
January 30th – Jam Language (Musician’s Workshop) – hosted by Michael Averill – email michael@michaelaverill.com for details
February 1st – House Concert Kelowna – email michael@michaelaverill.com for details
February 4th – Acoustic Battle Of The Bands Semi-Finals at the Sin Bin, 9pm Vancouver. Will need crazy crowd support for this one, so if you can make it, I will make you an origami animal of your choice :). Expect some amazing guest performers…..
Alberta dates are firming up for the last 2 weeks of March, so stay tuned for when and where they will be!!
See you all soon!