Just in from another great show, Leeroy Stagger live at the StuDome this evening. Those in attendance know that it was a magical evening, as usual. Those folks will surely be eager to see another exciting, intimate, amazing night of music. Lucky for them, there’s another stellar show yet to come this week. For those who missed out, there’s still one more chance to redeem yourself:

Christina Martin, live at Sunset Saloon (my living room), Thursday, August 12, 2010. We’ll try to get going early for the workin’ stiffs (7 or 7:30) but those with the time off or the stamina are welcome to stay late! You’ll get an evening of entertainment you won’t forget, food, St. James Pale Ale on tap, an exclusive new flavour of Ben & Jeremy’s Ice Cream in honour of our guest, and your chance at taking home some amazing music and merchandise!

Everyone is welcome to join us, and there’s plenty of room, so bring a few friends. Even if you don’t know us, you’re welcome to join us, so just email (jeff@tellthebandtogohome.com) if you have any questions or want to join us. We’re family friendly (bring the kids, FREE), admission is by anonymous donation, and all of the money goes to the artist (except of course that which you want to donate to the MS Society!)

As for that merchandise mentioned above, last year when Christina stopped in at Sunset Saloon, it was around the same time of year. Every year for the past few, I’ve taken part in the MS Bike Tour, which has a whole bunch of really fit people, and one fat out of shape radio dude, riding their bikes from Stonewall to Gimli. For those of you who don’t know what that means – it’s FAR. Then we ride back again. Why? To raise money for a really important cause. At last year’s show, I had my very own music sale with all of the proceeds going to the MS Society. It was a huge success (and cleared out a bunch of stuff that I really don’t need any more), so this year, we’re doing it again!

What can you take home? Well, get this: TWO SIGNED Brandi Carlile CDs. These are two of the most amazing CDs of the last decade by an artist who is absolutely destined to be a major star and a true legend some day. Seriously. She’s getting huge these days, but she was kind enough to chat with us on the weekend (more about that later) and sign some CDs. We haven’t figured out whether to do a raffle or an auction or what, but some lucky person will take home a bit of history.

What else? BRAND NEW CDs from the likes of Nathan, Two Hours Traffic, Martin Sexton, Swank (coolest CD package EVER and one of the best discs of 2004, for sure), Ruth Moody, Wendy Bird (her amazing Jeffrey Hatcher tribute CD), and MORE! We’ve got slightly used copies of The Avett Brothers, Lori McKenna, Wyckham Porteous, and MORE! We’ll dig up some DVDs, books, t-shirts, and a whole bunch of other cool stuff. Last year it was name-your-own-price and first-come-first-served, but I’ll see if we come up with a better idea, otherwise, get here quick and be ready to donate some cash to a very worthwhile cause. Of course, if you want to get your donation in by credit card in advance, go ahead: http://msofs.mssociety.ca/2010Bike/Sponsor.aspx?&PID=1173813&L=2 we’ll be glad to honour your donation when you get here! Every dollar counts, so even if you donate a few bucks, it all adds up, and it’s all much appreciated, I assure you.

The folks at the StuDome have thrown down the gauntlet yet again by planning a house concert in all-too-close proximity to the return of Christina Martin, live at the Sunset Saloon. Here on our end of the dial, we don’t mind a little competition, because it only serves to show that our shows are better. Come to both and you’ll see. Because of the raised bar, we’re announcing the release of a brand new EXCLUSIVE flavour of Ben & Jeremy’s Ice Cream in honour of our house concert guest (which means that you can’t change your mind now, Jaine), AND we’ll have Winnipeg’s best beer, St. James Pale Ale ON TAP, as well as all of the music, munchies, and magical memories you can handle.

Christina Martin, live in my living room on August 12. Earlyish show, lots of great food, lots of great people, AND the FIRST opportunity to get your hands on Christina’s new CD, “I Can Too,” which will surely make it to your Top 10 list this year. Get your reservation in early (please), or just show up and hope we don’t stick you in the corner somewhere.

But we do love ol’ Lee (and Stu), so we encourage you to check out BOTH shows (of course, if you have to choose one, we know you’ll do the right thing and check out Christina Martin):

—– Original Message —–
From: Stu Reid
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 12:54 PM
Subject: This Coming Monday LIVE at the StuDome: LEEROY STAGGER! Pre-concert BBQ!

We’ve been hosting shows at the StuDome for almost ten years now, and more than a few longtime patrons have said the ultimate show was last summer’s appearance by Leeroy Stagger and the Wildflowers. Since then, Leeroy has been in the area to rock the Countryfest yahoos and the Folk Fest flower children, but with the release of “Solo Acoustic Vol. 1”, the StuDome is thrilled to bring Leeroy back for all the good-hearted, non-genre-specific music lovers of Winnipeg.

And we’re doing it soon! A week from today in fact! Monday – August 9 – LEEROY STAGGER returns to the StuDome for an intimate solo acoustic show!  In addition to the new acoustic retrospective disc, Leeroy has a fabulous, brand new full-band album on the verge of release, so expect to hear a bunch of great new songs along with all your favourites from one of Canada’s greatest roots-rockin’ songwriters.

Weather permitting (and it appears it’s going to!) we invite you to come early for a pre-concert BBQ of burgers, beans and beer (and whatever else is taking up space in the fridge or anything you might want to bring along).  Admission is a suggested donation of $15 – 20. You’re guaranteed to have more fun at $20, but don’t let price worry you. Just come on down Monday night and pay what you can. All proceeds go directly to Leeroy himself – no venue service fees!

Reserve your spot now! E-mail the StuDome at stureid @ shaw.ca or call us at 774-6877. Even if you can’t make it, FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS INVITE TO YOUR FRIENDS or anyone else you may know who might be interested in seeing one of Canada’s finest rock’n’rollers in such an intimate setting. We’d love to see some new faces in the crowd next week. Everyone is welcome. The StuDome is a non-smoking, non-yahoo venue, but smoking is permitted during the FREE unguided tours of Neil Young’s childhood home (a mere block and a half away!) that leave every hour from the ‘Dome.

Hope to see you next week here in the heart of musically historic Crescentwood!

– the friendly Staff & Management of the StuDome