What's On

By KTW Staff

Posted 8 days ago

Ron Sexsmith at SSUC

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Ron Sexsmith, with guest Ash Koley, performs an all-ages show at the Sydenham Street United Church Thursday, March 3. Doors open at 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.

Tickets: $22, The Grad Club, Brian's Record Option, Tricolour Outlet and http://www.ticketscene.ca.

Double bill at SSUC

The Live Wire Music Series presents a blockbuster double-bill featuring New York City's gifted singer/songwriter Lucy Kaplansky together with Canadian folk music icon James Keelaghan, Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Sydenham St. United Church.

Tickets: $20 in advance, Brian's Record Option, Tara Natural Foods and Renaissance Music, or $25 at the door.

The Tender Land

Artistic Director Mark Sirett and the Cantabile Men's and Women's Choruses welcome one of Ontario's finest chamber choirs, London Pro Musica, in The Tender Land, Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Cathedral.

The concert will highlight sacred choral music from both sides of the 'pond'—from classics by Vaughan Williams, Stanford and Rachmaninoff to contemporary music by Karl Jenkins and Eric Whitacre.

Tickets: $15-25, online at www.kingstongrand.ca.

Greg Runions Big Band

It's Greg Runions and his really big band — featuring Chris Alfano, Andrew Pitkin, Jon Stewart, Chet Dozas, Merlin Williams, Jocelyn Couture, Brian O'Kane, Blair Yarranton, Janet MacRae, Mike Verner, Andry Sparling, Jon Palmer, Taylor Donaldson, Tim booth, David Braid, Dave Barton, Arthur Roth and Mike Cassells.

The band will be performing music by jazz composer Fred Stride, who is visiting Kingston to collaborate with Runions and his band.

The concert takes place Saturday, March 5, at 7 pm., at the Kingston Frontneac Public Library main branch, Wilson Room.

Admission: $20/adults, $15/students/ seniors.

Comedian at the Grand

Comedian Norm MacDonald is at the Grand Theatre Sunday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. Joining MacDonald is funnyman Kevin Farley. MacDonald is perhaps best known for his offbeat delivery of "the fake news" on "Saturday Night Live" for five seasons and his notable characterizations of Bob Dole and Burt Reynolds.

Tickets: $51.50, at 613 53-2050.

Kim Churchill's one-man rock show

Australian folk sensation Kim Churchill visits Kingston Wednesday, March 9 launching his first self-titled CD. Churchilat the Mansion, takes musical multitasking to new heights as he simultaneously plays guitar while performing vocal, harmonica, stompbox, drums and percussion. His one-man rock show wasdeveloped after busking throughout Australia.

Tickets: at the door.

Designer Drugs Duo

Gearing up for the release of their debut album HARDCORE/SOFTCORE, New York City's DJ/production duo Designer Drugs play Stages Nightclub Wednesday, March 9.

The King's Singers

The Grand Theatre hosts the amazing a cappella performers The King's Singers. Their critically acclaimed albums, of which there are more than 100, including their recent studio album "Simple Gifts", have won countless awards, including a Grammy in 2009 for Best Classical Crossover Recording.

The show takes place Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40-45, online at www.kingstongrand.ca or at the Grand box office.

Kodo, Japanese drummers

If you were thrilled by the explosive performance of Yamato last season, you won't want to miss Kodo. Kodo is the world's most renowned taiko drumming group, performing for almost 30 years to sold-out performances across the globe. The legendary group from Japan will perform for the first time in Kingston on the Grand stage Wednesday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $40-$45, 613-530-2050.

In The Clubs

Ale House: Down with Webster, Sweet Thing & 2AM Club, Wed., Mar. 9, 7pm, $25

Ambassador Hotel in JM's Restaurant: Paul Koktan, Saturdays and Sundays, 5:30 pm.

Aunt Lucy's Restaurant: pianist, Fridays, Saturdays, 5:30-9:30 pm, Sundays, 10 am-2 pm.

Ben's Pub: Kingston Bluegrass Jam, upstairs, Thursdays, 7pm, everyone welcome.

Brandees: Open Mic with Krystal and Nathyn, Tuesdays, 8pm; Brett McDonald and guests, Wednesdays; Georgette Fry, Thursdays; The Rain Kings, Fri., Mar. 4; Rueben de Groot Sat., Mar. 5.

Brass Pub: Smitty's acoustic show Sundays and Mondays at 10:30pm; Brett MacDonald live acoustic show, Thursdays; DJ, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 pm.

The Grad Club: Open Mic Night, Wednesdays; Jenn Grant, Fri., Mar. 4, 9pm, $10; Yukon Blonde with The Paint Movement, Sat., Mar. 5, 9pm, $10.

Legion 560 (734 Montreal St.): Donna's Goodtime Karaoke, Fri., Mar. 4, 8pm-midnight in the lounge. Texas Tuxedo play country and rock, St. Mar. 6, 8pm-midignht. All welcome. Cover, $2.50 for non-members.

Legion 631 (Collins Bay): Jam with Chuck, Fri. Mar. 4, 7pm; The Misfits,Sat. Mar. 5, 2-6pm.

The Mansion: Blazz Quartet, Thursdays, 5-7:30pm; Lost Flowers CD release, Thurs., Mar. 3; Super Roots Hootenany with Jenny Whiteley, Dan Whiteley, Paul Langois, Luther Wright, Chris Brown & the Open Heart Society, Fri., Mar. 4, $15; The Sheepdogs, Monster Truck & Telefoto, Sat., Mar. 5; Zoobombs, Owl Farm, Tues., Mar. 8; Current Swell & Kim Churchill, Wed., Mar. 9; Cavaliers, The Great Augustus, Thurs., Mar. 10.

The Ports: Growing Pains, Sat., Mar. 5, 8-midnight. No cover.

The Merchant Taphouse: Trevor Walsh Group, Thursdays; Low Level Flight, Fri., Mar. 4; Jonas & the Massive Attraction, Sat., Mar. 5.

Raxx: Rudy and Saddle Up, Fri., Mar. 4; Jim Patterson Band, Sat., Mar. 5.

RCHA Club: Chris Murphy, Tuesdays, 7-10pm; Tracie Morgan, Wednesdays, 7-10pm; Brian Flynn, Thursdays, 8-11pm; Rubbaboo Trio & Guests, Fridays, 5:30-8pm; A Bit of Nostalgia, Fri., Mar. 5, 8:30pm-12am; Denyse Van Rhyn & VIP, Sat., Mar. 6, 8:30pm-12am.

Sly Fox Tavern: Open mic Fridays hosted by Kasey Ferguson, 9:30pm, house drums and guitar available, bands welcome.

Stooley's Cafe: Open mic night hosted by Kasey Ferguson Wednesdays, 8pm-12am.

Sunbury Storrington Centre: Open mic and jam every Friday night, 7-10 pm, with old/new country, gospel, bluegrass and more. No cover.

Time to Laugh: Buzz Collins, Sat., Mar. 5, 9pm, $17.50/general. $15/students/military/ police/fire/corrections/paramedics with ID.

Tir Nan Og: Karaoke pub rock, Thursdays, 8 pm-close; Request Fridays with Dan.

The Toucan: Ghetto Express, Mondays, 10 pm, no cover.

Zappas Lounge: Plants and Animals with Karkwa, Wed., Mar. 9, 9:30pm.