1000 Islands live
Every Thursday
Blues with Georgette Fry @ Brandees in Kingston.
8-12 pm Open Mic night with Kevin Davidson and Les Picard, otherwise also known as “Black Rapids” – the choice of color here mocking the nature of those two versatile musicians. Happy with tendency 2 contagious. Attentive, fun backup 4 players @ The Stonewater Pub in Gananoque. Superb curry and creme brulee, lovely and resourceful staff and owner, organic beer. See the water, feel the love!
Every Friday
7 -10 pm The Brian Downey Blues Lounge presents family friendly Blues, JumpSwing, Soul, Jazz @ Buds On The Bay, Brockville. Charming service, excellent food. Beautiful roof top patios, free wireless internet and popcorn.
The Brian Downey Blues Band features:
Maren Molthan on vocals, guitar, blues harmonica
Brian Downey (old school old soul rare groove – he’s got 1 more spot on the dance flooor) on vocals, drums and bass
Vince Halfhide (THE best, most stylish, most sensitive and grooviest blues player in the valley no kidding) on guitar
Enthusiastic kids may sit with the drummer and sing a song with the band!
8-12 pm alternating bands @ Sam’s Brass Rack (613 498 1919), Brockville. These hard working, friendly ladies maintain six pool tables and also have Darts, Cards, Shuffleboard. Accommodating, fast and resourceful service. For Bluesrock and some Country, try Blues Highway.
10 pm – 1 am alternating bands @ The Keystorm Pub (613 345-0404), Brockville. On holidays one can count on highly popular and philosophical student parties till late. Host of Malawi-fundraiser in early April. Lots of Rock, Blues and Pop covers. For Soul try River City Junction.
10 pm – 1 am alternating bands @ The Georgian Dragon, Brockville. Stylish interior. Charming servers who care. Exquisite food from creative hands serving beautiful dishes like cosmopolitans who know this planet should.
10 pm – 1 am alternating bands @ The Phoenix, Brockville. Biggest classic breakfast for the buck, ideal to shake the hangover. Very personable, fast service. Live nights seem often packed.
Every Saturday
4-8 pm every second Saturday from May 2 September live music matinee with alternating 2 -3 piece bands @ Sam’s Brass Rack (613 498-1919), Brockville. For Bluesrock and some Country, try Blues Highway.
6.30-8.30 pm Sandy Wilson’s guitar jazz @ The Buell Street Bistro. Fresh cuisine Mediterranean style with culinary excursions to Asia. Fab, very charming service. Beautiful patio. The longer u dine here and the warmer the night, the more u gonna think u somehow made it 2 the South of France. From May on same performer also on Wednesdays, same time.
8 pm – 12 am alternating acoustic duos/trios @ The Stonewater Pub in Gananoque.
10 pm – 1 am alternating bands @ The Keystorm Pub, (613 345-0404), Brockville.
10 pm – 1 am alternating bands @ The Georgian Dragon, Brockville.
10 pm – 1 am alternating bands @ The Phoenix, Brockville.
