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Outrageous
Summer Open Stage - At the Cafe May, 396 Roncesvalles
Ave. Toronto
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of PageIn case you're wondering about the Outrageous Open Stage, here is a bit of a description: Back in fall/winter 2002/3,
the Songwriters Association of Canada was running a monthly open stage
event at Toronto's Hugh's Room. this was welvcomed by all of us songwriters
as a great spot at which toshowcase new material, or in somecases, just to
showcase our abilities.
Unfortnately, whenSsummer arrived, they discontinued the event citing the usually low attendance rates in the summer months. It was so cool to have something early in the day and at a very accessible location. Some of us decided this was really a shame and decided to start out own event until the next Songwriters workshops start up at Hugh's Room. Roger Zuraw Suggested we should approach the Cafe May which is located just a short way south of Hugh's Room, at 396 Roncesvalles Ave. I thought this was a great idea and followed up on it as quickly as possible. I talked Cafe May's sweet little owner, Keiko, into opening up the place on Saturday's from 12 Noon til 3:00 so we could have our Outrageous Summer Open Stage, and she would be able to serve brunch. We started in mid-June/03 and so-far it's been a hoot. Top of Page We've had an interesting variety of musicians and musical styles. Jazz and blues with pianist Jim Finlayson, Jazz, blues and folk from Mrs. Doyle; poetry, Blues and Billy Joe Shaver songs from Ray Murrray, Alternative-pop from Emerald, Folk-rock and Psychadelic Folk from Brian Gladstone, Singer/songwriter, blues and folk from David Newland, Wacky stories and blues from Blind Melon Davies; folk and songwriter from Michael Holtz; and jazz and classical from MIchel Plourde just to mention a few..... What I like about the open stage is that anything goes - short play, poetry, stand-up comedy, music, whatever. A chance for people to express themselves and have fun in a low pressure environment. Keiko is great - she's pretty informal but she's a great cook and whips up what she terms as "German Breakfast" which turns out to be this humungous platter of terrific food..... As I mentioned before...the place has a 60's vibe to it....very neat. If you haven't been out yet, come on out, it's fun. You can check out the Cafe May at their website |
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| Outrageous Hosts Here are pix and names of our Outrageous Hosts so-far
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| Contest Night The night we select our winners for the Outrageous contest will be September 20/03. The event kicks off at 7:00 p.m. and will feature performances from each of the contestants. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and Keiko will be serving a Musician Special that night of Soup and Salad which will cost $5.99 (if you aren't a musician it will cost $7.99) |
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| OUTRAGEOUS WINNERS!!!! And the winners are:
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Contest Pix
Keiko uses certificate envelope as a shield against the camera |
The Man in Black receives his Certificate from Brian |
Michel and Brian clown for the camera |
Peter Katz grins hapilly as he accepts his Winterfolk showcase prize |
Joe Ivan accepts his prize |
Michel Plourde grinning like a Chesire cat with his CD Duplication prize |
Ray Murray gets his dream prize - a web page |
Always fooling around, Timothy John Robert does a dance with his prize |
Brian Gladstone and Michel Plourde rip it up |
Michel Plourde gets into a Peter Katz original |
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Shane Simpson and Brian Gladstone