CONCERTS in the PARKING LOT!

Jacob & Lily: A new release ...

 
We have received news that Karla Adolphe (Jacob & Lily) and her husband Gary have welcomed a new member to their family. Hudson Gary Winn Adolphe was born on February 23rd, 2010 at 9:39am. He was 7lbs 15oz and 20 in long. 

You'll remember Karla as the artist who had such a warm and inviting personality, that she somehow got the whole audience standing up at the front with her and joining in with clapping and singing.

Congratulations Karla & Gary - Baby Hudson is blessed to have such wonderful folks as his parents!

 

Cross Canada Century Flight ...

I know that many of you saw The Wild Turkeys and The Good Lovelies when they played for us last year. What you may not know is that both of those groups also played together for the lucky participants of the Cross Canada Century Flight event passed that passed through town this past July.

There has been a documentary made about the event. It originally played on Global on January 2nd but we had to miss it that evening. Luckily, it is airing three times on Tuesday, February 26th on the History Channel.

We can't promise but, you may catch a glimpse of either of these talented groups or other bits of the Marathon leg of the event. If you think you would like to watch, check you local listings for exact times those days.

Either way, you can see some pics of Marathon at the following link: http://www.johnlovelace.com/more/extended/Cross_Canada_Century_Flight_-_Photos/Pages/3._Brandon_to_Marathon.html#27

 

 

 

 

An evening with: Ashlea & Oliver - Thursday, January 7th, 2010

It was brutally cold outside but toasty and warm inside the Marathon Cross Country Ski Club last night as we enjoyed the music of Ashlea Jonesmith & Oliver Heywood-Jones. Worth coming out in the cold for?! Definitely!

 

New Year! New concerts ...

Say hello to Ashlea Jonesmith ... of Toronto, Bracebridge and BC. Ashlea's beautiful, powerful voice will grab your attention and keep it. 

"With all the new music that you may happen to hear, you may want to take a second listen when you come across the voice of Ashlea Jonesmith. Her heartfelt songs with beautiful, simple, and true melodies, swiftly seep into the soul." – Jamie Matsukubo, Producer, MatchVox Studio, Toronto

Her and her life partner, Oliver Heywood-Jones are touring in Ontario and are visiting us here in Marathon just before they hit The Apollo in Thunder Bay. Check out her music here.

Come out of the cold, wintry dark and bask in the warmth and light of the music of Ashlea and Oliver. 

Hope to see you there - send this page or link to a friend!

CONCERTS IN THE PARKING LOT! BASEMENT! COMMUNITY!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH

7:00PM START - - - $10 ENTRY

MARATHON CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB

 

The Good Lovelies Win Big!

Some great news! A fabulous group of ladies who have played two times for us - most recently this past summer - have just won the  New/Emerging  Artist Award at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in Ottawa.

Sue Passmore, Caroline Brooks and Keri Ough are shown accepting the award that evening. These ladies are both good and lovely and much, much more. We are so happy for them!

You can read all about their experience at their website www.thegoodlovelies.com and check out their new Christmas album (go ahead, start that Christmas shopping!) while you're there. Although we are so sad that they were unable to make it to Marathon on their current tour - they would have put on a great Christmas show - we wish them all the best and hope that we will see them this way again!

November Concert

Mark your calendars for November 25th's concert - another double bill. Ory No'man and Andrea Ramola. Both capably backed up by upright bass and mandolin player Jason Skiendziel.

For further information about either of these artists, do go to     
www.myspace.com/orynoman or www.orynoman.ca and www.myspace.com/andrearamolomusic

The concert will be held at the Marathon Cross Country Ski Club chalet on Wednesday, November 25th. The show gets under way at 7:30pm and cost is $10.

Hope to see you there!

Taylor Mitchell

Felt the need to share that Andrew had been in contact with the booking agent for Taylor Mitchell, the young woman who was recently mauled - and eventally died from - an attack by two coyotes while hiking in Nova Scotia.

This talented young artist was likely going to be playing here in Marathon in May of 2010.

Needless to say, we are deeply saddened by the loss of such a young life and, by the loss of the opportunity to have met this talented young artist.

Our thoughts are with Taylor's family and friends.

You can learn more about Taylor at www.myspace.ca/taylormitchellband and www.taylormitchell.ca

Two Young Canadian Artists: MacPherson and Lucky

Her voice travels easily along a path spanning from quiet observation and fragile vulnerability to in-your-face emotion and power. A joy to listen to.  

His voice is both soft-spoken and direct. His gentle songs are quiet, simple and from the heart. You'll yearn to hear more about the stories his songs tell.

Touring during the months of October and November, they are travelling across Canada and offering folks like us the chance to see two wonderful, young Canadian artists in one warm, casual and welcoming evening of live music.

You can learn more about her and her "quirk-pop" sound at www.myspace.com/stephmacphersonmusic

Learn more about him and his "youth folk" sound at www.myspace.com/zacharylucky  (On his site, make sure you click the side arrow to roll down)

Mark your calendar - hope to see you there!

 

STEPH MacPHERSON

and

ZACHARY LUCKY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

@ 7:30PM

$10.00 (or what you can)

MARATHON GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE

NOT ACTUAL FOOD BUT, THE USUAL GOLF-TYPE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

 

Bet you can't stop your feet from moving ...

We were thrilled to have been able to have The Wild Turkeys play for the Cross Canada Century Flight event this past summer AND to have them play the following night just for Marathon folks! We had a great turnout that second night. The boys loved their time in Marathon and are looking forward to returning.

You've likely heard of The Wild Turkeys even if you haven't had the pleasure of actually hearing them yet. These five talented young guys (ranging from ages 18 to 26) from Goulais Bay, Ontario put on a great show as they play their numerous instruments with gusto.

I am not exactly a country music fan. I love these guys. People who love country music love these guys.

YOU WILL LOVE THESE GUYS!

Please do come out this Friday evening, September 18th to The Moose Home at 9:00pm for some great entertainment for only $10! You can dance or you can not dance but I guarantee that your feet will be moving either way!

(This is an age of mayority event only)

Finale: Tracy K

Originlly from Winnipeg but now calling Thunder Bay "home", Tracy K was born to sing the blues. Her powerful, gravelly voice reaches out like no other.

Formerly of Marathon and now residing in Sudbury, Spencer Jose will be opening the concert with some of his original music. And as a bonus, there will be one final version of "The Marathon Song" perfprmed by some special guests too. 

Crowds have been sparse-ish these last few weeks. I think we can chalk it up to the weather to some extent but, at the time of writing this, we're looking at sunshine, 0% chance of rain (!) and 15. Can we do one more concert outdoors? You bet we can! Hope to see you there ...

CONCERTS IN THE PARKING LOT!

presents

"TRACY K"

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH

@ 7:00PM

Suggested donation of $5.00

Tshirts ('08/'09) still available ($10/$20 - open to haggling!)

Don't forget your lawnchairs!