'FEAST IN THE EAST' PHOTOS

It was a Feast In The East...

Thanks to Marine Dreams, L Con, Isla Craig & Ivy Mairi, and Les Heures for the fantastic tunes; Joele  Walinga for the environs; the gorgeous Sicilian Feast provided by Dan Bedard and, as always, to the gracious Tad Michalak for putting it all together.

FEAST IN THE EAST # 28

FEAST IN THE EAST is a monthly east end music, food & installation series.

This month features dinner by Dan Bedard.

MARINE DREAMS (http://youvechangedrecords.bandcamp.com/track/well-get-her-back-in-your-arms)
Ian Kehoe (Attack In Black) creates folk inspired pop ballads with his evolving ensemble Marine Dreams. Music from the country somehow lost in the city. Honest sentiments, hope & the expression of something so small & close, that it appears gigantic.

L CON (http://lconontheinternet.tumblr.com/)
The ever transforming project of Lisa Conway (Del Bel) mixes organic string textures, samples & drum machine electronics coated in the silky voices of a choir lead by Miss Conway herself. Languid lounge music rhythms intermingle with draw out folk forms, informed by a sense of classical composition. Conway's voice moves trough the notes as if wrapping them in a present. Her songs are concise, but never to the point of lacking emotion. Sparking the perfect balance between electronic & acoustic sounds, this is sure to be an inspiring performance by an ever evolving mind.

ISLA CRAIG & IVY MAIRI (http://islacraig.blogspot.ca/ &http://ivymairi.com/)
Two of Toronto's most inspiring singers, songwriters & soul sisters preform a special set of duets. Drawing from folk traditions and neo-soul revivalism, these ladies create music that is both powerful and delicate. Their voices dance like perfect partners, swaying with a careless abandon, only true sisters can posses.

LES HEURES
Self described "no wave surf" trio of D. Alex Meeks (Hooded Fang, Clarinet Panic), Lendl Barcelos & Jason Doell play tightly knit improvised music. Often angular, repetitive grooves morph rhythms into new forms. Never a dull moment, as this trio constructs & deconstructs itself creating the guise of composed structure encapsulating a mutating jenga tower of notes & phrases. A not to be missed rare appearance, that may not reoccur for some time as these world travellers are soon set to depart.

Environs by Joele Walinga (http://joelewalinga.blogspot.ca/)

All Ages!

Friday August 9th @ 20:00.

$7 Adv at Circus Books & Music, The Film Buff, Soundscapes and Grasshopper Records.
$10 at the door

FREE dinner with adv. ticket!

THE 6 OF ONE, HALF DOZEN OF THE OTHER GROUP SHOW - JULY 24 - AUG 11

The 6 of One, Half Dozen Of The Other Group Show

July 24- August 11

Reception, Friday July 26, 6-8pm

Please celebrate with us the work of the following artists:

Heidi Hamilton, Robert Quance, Joanne Filletti, Felicity Somerset, Emily May Rose & Ilona Laney

Small show, big impact!!

SHOW SOME PRIDE - OPENING RECEPTION

And that we did!

Thanks to all the artists who contributed some very personal and moving work and thanks to all who made it out to celebrate with us!

SHOW SOME PRIDE, JULY 3 - JULY 21

Show Some Pride

Celebrating individuality, sexuality, gender and identity, GAS is proud to present the works of the following artists:

Susan Diane, Max MacDonald, Hengameh Gorji, Stephanie MacLean, Philip Hare, Evan Kelemen, Ethel Shoul, Alana Boultwood, Joanne Filletti, Noreen Mallory, and Hazel Eckert.

July 3- July 21

BOOK LAUNCH AND READING

Dance With Intimacy: A Female Sexuality Memoir, Monday June 17th, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Cozy-up for an evening of sassy, playful and humble storytelling, which interconnect sex to the physical, spiritual and mental realms of being.  Ride along the emotional ebbs and flows of one woman's journey from her growing pains of repression to exciting and curious consensual and creative manifestations.  Join-in on this bold, authentic and unique celebration of women and sexuality. 

All genders, couples and singles welcome. This event is free.

With Anna B.

www.dancewithintimacy.com

DEBUT EP RELEASE

Mara & The Marigold is pleased to be announcing the release of their debut, self-titled EP! We will be celebrating the occasion with an intimate night of music at the beautiful Gerrard Art Space. This gallery showcases the artwork of local visual artists.

The extremely talented KADE will be joining us for the evening. The stories she weaves, accompanied by her gorgeous melodic sensibility, will leave you completely mesmerized. 
http://kaiyacade.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/listentocade

Kaiya Smith Blackburn - vocals, guitar
Wes Allen - bass
Julian Clarke - drums

MARA & THE MARIGOLD is an alternative folk band whose melodically and rhythmically compelling songwriting will instill within the listener the feeling of both familiarity and newness.
http://maraandthemarigold.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/maraandthemarigold

Mara Nesrallah - vocals, piano
Wes Allen - bass
Ian Culley - electric guitar
Ian Wright - drums

Doors at 8:00
Tickets are $10, or $15 with a copy of the Mara & The Marigold EP

We hope you can join us.
Peace and love.