Song of The Day – December 8th, 2011
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Title: Lovesong of the Buzzard
Artist: Iron & Wine
Album: The Shepherd’s Dog (2007)
Link to Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssy8SS0_8sw
OH HEY GUYS! Did you miss me? I woke up this morning with the undeniable urge to get back to my “song of the day” postings because it’s totally UNDENIABLE that I have SO much music that I want to share! It’s been a pretty crazy few months!! Anyway, without going on too much of a ramble, here is one of my favorite songs by Iron & Wine…I hope it warms your heart on this chilly December morning. The whole album is amazing…I feel like it takes on a modern Simon & Garfunkel kind of sound…very cool. Make of it what you will.
September 2011 Events
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Saturday, September 17th 2011 8PM
Ashley Dempster & Aimie Laws at The Talkin’ Donkey – Vernon, BC Entrance by Donation
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Aimie and Ashley are taking over The Talkin’ Donkey in Vernon, BC for one night only!Doors open at 8PM, entrance is by donation. We’d love to see you all there!Please feel free to spread the word to as many people as you can, we don’t know too many people in Vernon.Visit the Aimie Laws and Ashley Dempster facebook pages for more info.
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Song of the Day – June 23, 2011
23 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
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Title: Hello Goodbye
Artist: Aimie Laws
Album: Only Human (2010)
Link to Listen: http://www.youtube.com/user/AimieLaws#p/u/8/OGU_x8Tk6S4
I recently had the privelege of playing a show with this amazing young lady here in Kelowna, BC as a part of her “Rock for MS” tour. Aimie is such a talented artist who has absolutely no reservations when it comes to showing her raw emotion on stage. Every line that she writes will effect your heart in a different way. I strongly suggest that you all check her website out (www.aimielaws.com) and BUY HER ALBUM because it is literally mind-blowing. I’ve had it on repeat on my iPod for weeks now. I believe the grand total that Aimie raised on her tour for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada was $3,645.57. I was so honoured to be a part of this incredible cause with her. Keep it coming Aimie!! You’re unbelievable!
August 2011 Events
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Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th, 2011 time TBA
WakeSurf 2011 – Westbank, BC (Tickets – TBA)
Brought to you by the kind folks at Okanagan Water Sports (www.okanaganwatersports.com) WakeSurf 2011 promises to be one of the most memorable events of the summer. Complete with Wakeboard competitions, discounted watersport rentals, beer gardens, bikini contests, and of course live music by Ashley Dempster and special guests. You won’t want to miss this!
Sunday, August 28th, 2011 3PM – 6PM
Haney Heritage House – Salmon Arm, BC Tickets – $30.00
Entertainment for the ”Taster with Table 24“ will be provided by Kelowna based musician Ashley Dempster who has been described by local singer songwriter Aimie Laws as “Strong and beautiful, both as a person and as a performer”. A guitarist, a keyboardist a singer and a songwriter, Ashley is sure to set a mood suitable for this event. Her music is instilled with passion, emotion and meaningful lyrics, in comparrison to artists such as Sheryl Crow, Taylor swift and Sarah McLachlan.
The event takes place August 28th from 3-6PM at the RJ Haney Heritage Village and Museum, tickets are limited and going for $30, available at both the Village and Table 24.
http://www.shuswapgroove.com/arts-culture/food/a-taster-with-table-24.html
Back from Hiatus!!
19 May 2011 Leave a Comment
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Hello you beautiful people of wordpress!!
The first thing I would like to do is extend my most sincere apologies for completely dropping off the face of the planet for the last two months. I see that my last post was written a few days before I began my new job; I’ll let you put two and two together on that one.
It’s been a wild ride getting used to this new lifestyle that is Tourism and Hospitality…let me be the first to tell you that the industry I work in and the music industry are like oil and water. It’s been really tough to get into the swing of everything and still make time for music. In fact, the last live show I played was literally the day before I started this job…and I haven’t had time to do anything of the sort since then.
Things are finally starting to come together, however…there are many shows lined up for the month of June, and I also have an announcement for the summer; I am going to be playing a weekly slot every Thursday night at the Bonfire Restaurant in Westbank throughout ALL of July and August! More details to come (as usual) but what I CAN tell you is that you will have the chance to see yours truly once a week on a beautiful lakefront patio in Westbank, and you can kick back, enjoy a cold beer and watch the sunset all at the same time! TRY TO CONTAIN YOUR EXCITEMENT!!
Hopefully you had the chance to check out the new song I wrote a few weeks ago; “Fall into You”…I have a (VERY) rough recording up on soundcloud (http://www.soundcloud.com/ashley-dempster) for your previewing pleasure, and I’m taking the track to the studio in the next few weeks to get something legit happening fer’ yer’ ears to enjoy! The track may or may not also have a guest drummer…you’ll have to wait and find out!
Anyway I just wanted to let you all know that the ball IS still rolling, things ARE still happening, I’m headed back to the studio in less than a week and you can expect a rockin’ summer from me! Thank you for your continued support, if you’re reading this…you need to know that you mean more to me than you will EVER comprehend.
xo ac
Song of the Day – April 1, 2011
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Title: Reg Shag
Artist: Current Swell
Album: Protect your Own (2009)
Link to Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHW6y7XB9w8
If you haven’t heard of Current Swell, you should be thoroughly ashamed. They are an absolutely incredible roots-rock-reggae group from Vancouver Island…with tasty grooves infused with horn sections and steel guitar. So epic. Anyway, this song is from their third album, “Protect your Own”…I still remember in 2005 when they came to Kelowna and played their first show here at the Minstrel Cafe, and NOBODY STAYED! I couldn’t believe it! I was so appalled..so me and my friend Callie stayed the entire night, called my dad and a few other friends to come down, and they continued through their entire show just for us. Pretty cool. They came back two years later and were much more successful. As far as I know they also played a show at The Habitat last year, which I was unable to attend. Hopefully we can get the boys back to the Okanagan soon. ANYWAY. I’ll stop myself now, but enjoy this song, it’s upbeat and clever, and the trumpet section will probably make you smile.
