jpemergency

2009-07-04T16:20:00.002-03:00

Joel Plaskett Emergency will be hitting the Calgary Stampede , monday night . Come say howdy .

2009-07-02T16:58:00.005-03:00

CANADA DAY ! was fantastic at the landing . Huge turnout and , what ? - no rain ! Played through some of the fireworks ... But what is the deal with all the kids wanting Joel to sign their shoes ?
Tuesday night , Saint John , you were great . One and a half hours sleep . Epic performance by Mardeen .

2009-06-24T20:30:00.005-03:00

PAUL McCARTNEY ...............

WE ARE VERY PLEASED AND EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY WILL BE OPENING THE PAUL McCARTNEY GIG ON JULY 11 , AT THE HALIFAX COMMON .

2009-06-22T20:03:00.004-03:00

Too exhausted to wash the dried paint off my hands I unboot and flop in chair . Soon though , Al Tuck's new album comes on and all weariness is transformed , carbonated , and effervesced , with optimism and relaxed reverence . Had to pause after 6 songs to take it in . And write this . Al Tuck's Food For The Moon . Man , do yourself a favour , it's a work of art .

2009-06-21T14:45:00.004-03:00

Fantastic Friday night in Halifax at The Lodge /True Love Rules show ; many old schoolies out with a nice mix of new schoolies . Tommy Smith started things off with typical energy , and the very vocal reminder to self to " Keep Things Moving !" , A good selection of classic covers and 2 outstanding originals that Dave Marsh has vowed to produce ; The Lodge , Charles Austin , Mike O'Neil , Gliff Gibb and Andrew Glencross were great . Mike remains a vocalist to reckon with . The terrific banjo Dawn Negus played 3 songs ; In Spite of Ourselves , Oklahoma , I Remember You with Dave and then 2 more , Got No Kids of Our Own , I'll Let Them Know You Were Here with the whole group . Attendees included Sarah McCullloch and Matt Lumley . Sherry Lynn Jollymore . Rich Terfry was in the house . So were Paul ' Sutts ' Sutton , Pete Digesu , T Roy , Kevin Lewis , Stove , Larry , Jason , Jay lar , old friends from Dartmouth High , Kyle Shaw , Alison Beckett , Johanna , Jack Julian , Claire , Marilyn , Jenn Adcock , Kim Stewart ,with Carolyn and Dr. Dan . And many more . Later on , coming down from their own show , Matt Mays , and Jay Smith . Drew Yamada took to the stage for The Little Things , True Love Rules ,and Wide Boy . Steve Rolston also joined the band for a pistolian version of his Raining On Me . Phil Zwicker did a bang up job from the sound board . Another early friday show soon . Magic .

2009-06-19T17:28:00.002-03:00

Joel's in LA or some shit , but check out Perez Hilton's kind words here ; http://perezhilton.com/2009-06-17-watch-listen-no-gimmicks-just-goodness

third time he's mentioned Joel .

2009-06-16T21:16:00.006-03:00

Halifax , Tribeca Bar and Grill , Early Show , this Friday , June 19 th , A proper rock and roll dance party with a dash of punk and a lick of country , FEATURING ; ARt RoCkERS , Charles Austin , Gliff Gibb , Mike O'Neil , Andrew Glencross as THE LODGE ( named after a PLASKETT encounter of MEL BROOKS proportions ) ; but first

Opener .....the mesmerizing memory of TOM SMITH , for them that likes their original punk rock ( Stanglers , Joy Division , Doors ) served as cover tunes on a Taylor acoustic and a karmonikazoo ( early start 8:15 , NOT to be missed . Money Back Guarantee ) .

Followed by the Mitch and Mickey- like country stylings of Dawny and Dave , this weeks offers are John Prine and Emmylou Harris/Steve Earle ...... and finally, segueing nicely into a 3 piece DAVE MARSH AND THE TRUE LOVE RULES set of new tunes , including ; The New Laura Stein , The Cause of Many Troubles Is Me , and I Manipulated .
Steve Rolston will make an appearance with ' rainin' On Me ' .
ALL BETWEEN 8;15 AND 11 PM , $8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-06-12T20:33:00.000-03:00

Lou Reed is talking to Costello on tv . Making SO much sense ,

2009-06-04T22:15:00.004-03:00

July1 , Joel Plaskett Emergency , family and friends , live at Alderney Landing , Dartmouth . Free show! CANADA DAY !
... AND June 30 , with all our friends in St.John , NB .

2009-06-02T20:33:00.008-03:00

Ana Egge performs Talco Girl by Steve James . After the success's of Massey Hall in Toronto , La Sala Rosa in Montreal , Bronson Centre in Ottawa , and The Rebecca Cohn and Fleet Club in the dirty old town of Halifax herself , the tour lands gracefully with a late night singsong and sponge bath ( some lugubrious liquor ) at Tribeca . Ana was the first to get up and get down . Check it out .

2009-05-26T20:26:00.002-03:00

Joel , Massey Hall , soundcheck .

2009-05-26T18:13:00.004-03:00

Massey Hall , Toronto ; Magic . Really . First time there for the band . It was quite posh but we can level any playing field pretty quickly . Joel was in fine form , in spite of the familiar road rashes that come to one's neck , back , elbow and knee . "Tis an old dog of a band now " .
The audience was beautiful , ready to listen , and ready to rock . So many friends , as with all TO shows . A grand introduction from Jeff Cohen was only topped by his , and Tara's , invitation to unwind afterwards at their pad . Which we did , along with many others . Back to the Delta at a million o clock and straight to the Campbell y Joliffe show on floor 26 .
Thanks to Paul ( `s Boutique ) Babiak for saving the day when the bass pedal exploded during You Let Me Down . Shame , had to abandon the maraca .
And thanks to everyone for making the shows in Ottawa and Monteal just as note worthy as Massey was . Thank you Barbarella`s . Thanks Lamp . Thanks Cuccina on St. Laurent . Thanks Bronson Centre . Thanks La Sala Rosa . Thanks JPE Nation .

2009-05-17T14:42:00.004-03:00

Joel and band are moving from the prairies to the nations capital for a few days of well desrved rest . The Emergency joins them monday for a couple days of rehearsal before the Eastern shows remaining .
Meanwhile back at the ranch , what a rocking time was had at Tribeca 'tother night . It was the closest CBGB's vibe I've felt since ... cbgb's ? Nah , the Marz bar was better . ... more like the Double Deuce on Hollis with a dash of Flamingo stage 1 ( Grafton ) . Tom Smith got so excited when we joined him on stage for Warsaw that he popped 2 strings on his fancy new Taylor acoustic . I lent him mine and he blew our minds with the original composition , Long Sleeves . The Skank Williams were next . Adorably fantastic . Then Dawn and Dave with I Remember You by Steve Earle , and on to The True Love Rules ; 3 piece , dead simple , new danelectro pedal , step ... 1 , 2 , 3 , and boom ... newbies , ' I Manipulated ' , ' We Don't Belong ', and ' Wide Boy ' . Rolly topped the evening off , joining the band onstage where we blew the lid off with his ' Raining On Me ' , Steve Jones style . Zwick did a great job FOH . Late night come down drink , home to bed . Magic .

2009-05-09T18:42:00.000-03:00

Happy 95th birthday, Canada's one and ONLY Singing Ranger
Hard Drinker
Womanizer
Loyal Husband
Devoted Father (to a rotten son)
Opry Legend
Never-to-be-Equalled Billboard Chart Record Holder
Incredible Guitar Player
Crusader for Children's Rights
Son of a Bitch
Asshole
Member of Seven Halls of Fame
Snappy Dresser
Former Bootlegger
Trick Rider
Worst Toupee Ever

Hank Snow

Still Movin On

2009-04-30T08:24:00.002-03:00

The Great Scots . Original Nova Scotia garage rock . Tonight ! may 8th , Live at the Seahorse Tavern !

2009-04-28T01:21:00.003-03:00

Thanks to everyone for coming out to the Carleton last night for the full band warm up show . Excepting a mesa boogie meltdown all went well . It's gonna be good . See you out there .

2009-04-04T15:34:00.008-03:00

The rehearsals have kicked off . Day 5 , we'll call it a week ... Safe In Your Arms ( have good shoes ) , and Sailors Eyes provided plenty of one liners . (p.s. joel will be performing at the Legendary Taz records on Market Street in Halifax tomorrow ( sat .18th ) not sure of the time though 2 ish rings a belle . AND it's Joel's Birthday ! Happy Birthday ol man . )Day 4 , we are joined by the talented Rose Cousins , whom appears all over the album and will be all over the upcoming tour ... lucky you . Day 3 , All The Way Down The Line , Our Place in The Sun , maybe some Ashtray ?
Day 2 ; Precious , Precious , Precious and Lazy Bones are saddled , and Pine , Pine , Pine falls right in line .
Day 1 ; there's much work to be done but now it's begun , coming along nicely ( what else ? ) , Gone , Gone , Gone and Run , Run , Run .

Not long now and Joel hits the road with father Bill , Rose and Ana , and fills any cracks in the country with his hearty musical soup . If you have the opportunity , step out and take it in . It's going to be a genuine whistle stop from Esquimalt through the Canadian Rockies in a Buster Keaton-like rail ride across the prairies to the east where the sun rise back lights the old home . Handkerchiefs will wave and local guys and gals will reluctantly part with meltwater filling up their bootprints . Spring will blossom once again under the feet of all our compatriots and you'll be pressing the ticket stubs between pages in the book of love . Rock on . mmm , good wine .

2009-03-31T08:39:00.003-03:00

GloryHound and the Skyhawks at The Seahorse Tavern , Halifax , wed. , April 1 . With Dave Marsh's True Love Rules 10 pm .

2009-03-24T18:54:00.008-03:00

Joel Plaskett discusses his new album , 3 . http://thechronicleherald.ca/ArtsLife/1113001.html#recommends .
SLOAN with Dave Marsh's True Love Rules this friday night , The Grawood , Dalhousie Uni . That turned out to be a grand night all round . Unusual number of handcuffs and arrests but most remained at liberty and had a real cool time . Sloan were on fine form ; some nice hardcore slams and a rocking visit from Patricks pop on keys . Radio MRCH broadcasted all night from the merch pavillion with hype man Kevin ( Skip Lowe ) Hilliard divining the 50/50 draw .
The True Love Rules also laid down a bitchin' 8 song chicken dinner with the hotness supplied by the ladies of Skank Williams on Move You Around . Magic !

2009-03-18T20:09:00.003-03:00

A grand St' Paddy's day at the Carleton in Halifax with Joel Plaskett , Paul Boudreau , Paul Sutton , Steve Poltz ,Thom Smith , Dave Marsh , Stove . Steve Poltz entertained the hell out of a full house with a little help from Joel and the lovely Coco Alcorn .

2009-03-06T23:16:00.005-04:00

Look for Joel's shows with his dad Bill in April and May as well as shows with the Emergency late May . Until then Joel is busy recording the new Two Hours Traffic , http://www.twohourstraffic.com/ , album in Halifax .
Dave Marsh's True Love Rules http://www.davemarsh.ca/ are pleased to be rocking the opening slot for long time pals Sloan , Friday March 27 Dalhousie and Saturday March 28 , Sydney , Smooth Herman's . Check them out in Toronto , Saturday , March 14 , The Rivoli 11pm ,The Horseshoe , 3 AM ! ( Although it seems the Rivoli show is ' industry type showcase thang ' , but you can talk your way into anything ,right ? )
Chris Pennell will be playing with Jeff Gay and Special Blends at Tribeca sunday , March 8.

2009-03-03T21:24:00.003-04:00

Live at The Seahorse Tavern ,Halifax ,Wed. March 4 , 9 pm ,$6 , ...and The Carleton ,Thursday ,March 5 .

2009-02-28T01:18:00.003-04:00

The wonder of Pete Elkas and the Elkoholics
Try it with headphones . Magic .

2009-02-24T21:33:00.003-04:00

Dave Marsh and True Love Rules Toronto shows ; Canadian Music Weak

WEBSITE
Showcase Schedule:
SATURDAY March 14th, 2009

Venue: Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen St. West 416 598 4753On-stage at: 3:10 AM
SATURDAY March 14th, 2009

Venue: Rivoli 334 Queen St. W. 416 596 1908On-stage at: 11:00 PM
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Joel Plaskett solo shows across Canada ;
TOUR DATES:
21 April The Confederation Centre, Charlottetown PEI22 April The Playhouse Theatre, Fredericton NB23 April The Imperial Theatre, Saint John NB24 April The Capitol Theatre, Moncton NB02 May The Cobalt Classic Theatre, Cobalt ON05 May The West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg06 May The Distrikt, Regina, SK07 May Knox United Church, Calgary AB09 May The Vogue Theatre, Vancouver BC10 May The Alix Goolden Performance Hall, Victoria BC12 May Habitat, Kelowna BC13 May Pavilion Theatre, Kamloops BC14 May MacDougall United Church, Edmonton AB15 May The Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon SK

2009-02-20T13:52:00.004-04:00

Mickey Rourke ; a True Hollwood Story