EVENTS - REVIEWS - PHOTOS
I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your support
and the impact you have had on my life throughout the years.
2012
WHAT: SALON DES ARTISTES featuring OWEN SOUND
Renowned Artists / Musicians
Owen Tennyson & Joe Mavety
WHEN: Tuesdays beginning January 31, 2012 until February 28, 2012
8:00 pm - 2:00 am
WHERE: Abode Public Residence, 128 Peter Street, Toronto, ON
WHAT: Denise's Birthday Celebration featuring OWEN SOUND
WHEN: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 7:30 pm
WHERE: Abode Public Residence, 128 Peter Street, Toronto, ON
OWEN SOUND - Owen Tennyson and Joe Mavety
Special Guest trumpeter Michael Dubrule
2011
WHAT: OWEN SOUND
WHEN: Friday, December 2, 2011, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
WHERE: Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
OWEN SOUND - Owen Tennyson, Bryant Didier, Michael Fonfara, Joe Mavety
With Special Guests Michael Dubrule, Bianca & more
plus Prizes, Gifts and the Jagermeister Girls!
www.cadillaclounge.com
WHAT: Charge of the Light Brigade @ International Pop Overthrow
WHEN:
Friday, November 11, 2011 - 9:00 pm
WHERE: The Rivoli, 332 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
www.cotlb.com http://www.myspace.com/chargeband
WHAT: Art Exhibit Featuring Artist TATJANA HUTINEC
Expressions
from the Tidal Pool, Solo show: paintings and selected sculptures
WHEN: October 8 - November 3, 2011
Opening
Reception, Thursday, October 13, 2011, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WHERE:
Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, ON
www.tatjanahutinec.com
WHAT: Blue Peter and Chalk Circle
WHEN: Saturday, October 1, 2011
WHERE: Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON
DOORS: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM
TICKETS ON SALE Friday, June 10th @ 10:00AM
Available at all Ticketmaster Outlets, Rotate This, Soundscapes or Call 1-855-985-5000 to charge by phone, a NO SERVICE FEE mobile ticketing service available exclusively to Rogers Wireless customers. Visit www.urmusic.ca/tickets or text TICKETS to 4849 for full event listings and special offers.
Tickets (incl. HST) $20.00 (plus service charges) 19+ / General Admission www.bluepeterband.com www.chalkcircle.ca
WHAT: OWEN SOUND and FLIGHT TO EDEN
WHEN:
Friday, September 23, 2011 - 10:00 pm
WHERE:
Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
OWEN SOUND - Owen Tennyson, Darryl "Harpo" Peterson, Gino Scarpelli
FLIGHT TO EDEN - Gary Cocking, Garrett Seberras, Milan Dajnko, David Bacha,
Owen Tennyson www.cadillaclounge.com
WHAT: Charge of the Light Brigade
WHEN:
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 9:00 pm
WHERE: Mitzi's Sister, 1554 Queen Street West , Toronto,
ON
WHAT: Charge of the Light Brigade @ Nu Music Nite
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 9:00 pm
WHERE: Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. West, Toronto,
ON
WHAT: Charge Of The Light Brigade
WHEN: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - Doors 9:00 pm, Show 10:30 pm
Opening band Garage Baby 9:30 pm
WHERE: C'est What, 67 Front St. at Church St., Toronto, ON
TICKETS: $5.00
WHAT: Charge of the Light Brigade CD release for The Defiant Ones
Appearing
with a full-band and brass. You don't want to miss this one!
WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2011 - Show 11:00 pm
WHERE: Mitzi's Sister, 1554 Queen St. W. Toronto, ON
TICKETS: $5.00
Charge
of the Light Brigade
is a collaboration between songwriter Luke Sneyd and producer Marc Koecher,
with bassist Jason Eagan (Clockwise, Ryan Luchuck), and Zack Mykula (Bella
Clava, Inhumanoids) and Owen Tennyson (Blue Peter, Rough Trade) on drums.
COTLB's sound blends expansive rock with strong melodies and
dense arrangements, in a distinctive amalgam of punk, prog and pop. Sneyd's
writing is underscored by themes of doomed heroism and the terminal tick
of relationships gone awry. Their first live shows have already earned
comparisons to bands as disparate as The Pixies, Muse, Social Distortion,
Archers of Loaf, Psychedelic Furs, Joe Jackson and Spoon.
Check
the album out at: http://cotlb.bandcamp.com/
Lithium Magazine review: http://www.lithiummagazine.com/charge-light-brigade-defiant-ones-album-review
http://www.myspace.com/chargeband
Don't
miss this Extraordinary Extravaganza featuring two of the Best Bands of
the 1980's.
WHAT: Fusion Presents BLUE PETER & CHALK CIRCLE
Live
WHEN:
Friday, January 21, 2011, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WHERE: The Mod Club, 722 College Street, Toronto, ON
@ Crawford Street
TICKETS: $21.00 - available @Ticket Web,
http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3380685
Sonic Boom, 512 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, 416.532.0334
Soundscapes, 572 College Street, Toronto, ON, 416.537.1620
www.bluepeterband.com
www.chalkcircle.ca
www.themodclub.com
Reviews: The Juno Awards 40th Anniversary Concert Series @ The Horseshoe
Tavern
http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/Concerts/juno_decades_songs_of_80s-horseshoe_tavern_toronto_on_january_8
http://blogs.music.msn.ca/2011/01/reliving-the-80s-as-part-of-juno-concert-series.html
This is going to be an amazing show. Don't be disappointed - tickets may
not be available at the door. Looking forward to seeing you on the dance
floor!
2010
Cashbox Magazine Canada review
http://cashboxcanada.ca/friends-day-2010-beginning
FRIENDS DAY 2010, the Beginning
Submitted by cashbox on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 23:07
By Bill Delingat
ZEN
– Friendship
“To Love People who love you is easy. Choose to be everyone's friend,
whether they like you or not. When you love and accept others as they
are you will have friends everywhere.”
Elaine Tennyson is such a person and when she walks into the room everyone becomes aware of her dynamic presence. Elaine was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and moved to the metropolis of Toronto with her family at a young age. Elaine's charm and beauty soon brought her into the high fashion modeling scene as a young teen and off she went to New York to pursue her blossoming career. On returning to Toronto for a visit Elaine decided to pursue her love for art deco and opened a 20th Century design store Red Indian Art Deco with her partner in the downtown core. Elaine also produced events and sold her couture designs at the store and soon utilizing her enormous list of clients founded Elaine Tennyson Enterprises (E.T.E.)
A PR franchise was born and the Toronto event scene would never be the same as her unique approach to fashion shows and special events would have an impact and reshape the industry, so much so that this incredible woman was dubbed by the National Post as a “PR Powerhouse.”
After a couple of tragic years of losing many friends, Elaine decided to give back to her friends and also initiate the idea for others to follow and acknowledge her vision of a day designated for friends to celebrate with each other - “Friends Day.”
In
her heartfelt words the messages went out as Elaine steams ahead to produce
the first annual “Friends Day.”
And so began the logistics and planning of the inaugural “Friends Day.”
The location was set and now for the itinerary and lineup of entertainers
to make it a day to remember.
Elaine set her sights high as would be expected from E.T.E. and the requests went out for a headliner. Joe Cocker was number one on the list as the song “With A Little Help From My Friends” would be the anthem of choice for the event. Cocker wasn't available. Blue Peter and other acclaimed Canadian artists declined due to other commitments, then a reply back from NYC that one of the artists of the alternative 70's & 80's era confirmed. The illustrious Carole Pope from Rough Trade would fly in and headline this premiere event.
Elaine had already been working on the local entertainment with her brother Owen Tennyson and his band “Owen Sound” as the featured artists, as well as the backup band for other special guests - Wayne St. John and Taborah (Tabby) Johnson, both well known on the music, television, film and theatre scene, rocker Paris Black and Carole Pope. “Owen Sound” featured some of Canada's renowned musicians with Denis Martel on guitar and vocals, Jason Farrar on bass and vocals, Owen on drums and vocals, with his son Tait (drummer for The Best) sitting in on some of the tunes. Everyone worked diligently to prepare for the event and they were rewarded with much deserved acclaim.
Now
it was time to put Elaine's concept into a reality as the final itinerary
is sent out and it looks great…
Let the Fun Begin:
Elaine
Tennyson Presents
the First Annual FRIENDS DAY on Canada Day, July 1, 2010 at BOGEY'S
- SAUBLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB in Sauble Beach, ON
The event started with a trip to Sauble Beach Antiques (formerly Red Indian
Art Deco) who were celebrating their 1st Anniversary and hosting
the "2ND Annual Summer Show & Sale" with 30 dealers. Then
it was a trip down to the beach and check in the accommodations and off
we went to the Friends Day celebration.
What seemed an endless gastronomic delight – Bogey's served a delectable dinner buffet, desserts and fruit platters with a few bevies and very kind hospitality. It was a great beginning to a fantastic day in honour of friendship.
After the meet and greet with new friends and old friends catching up on decades gone by, Elaine gave her opening remarks and the show began with Suzi Horton of sheVISIONS dance performance to Joe Cocker's “With a Little Help from My Friends” to get the party rolling. Tabby Johnson sang an incredible rendition of national anthem “O Canada” in respect to Canada Day and Wayne St. John joined her and took it one step higher as the music and performers continued right up to a break for those who wanted to catch the fireworks at Sauble Beach.
After the break, "Owen Sound", Owen Tennyson, Denis Martel and Jason Farrar, performed a blistering set and put the party into high gear with other special guests, Wayne St. John, Tabby Johnson, Paris Black and Carole Pope, all performing “With A Little Help from My Friends” for the finale.
What a night it was, as friends as far away as London, Ontario and Quebec drove in for Elaine's “Friends Day” in Sauble Beach, a 3 hour drive from Toronto. Some stayed overnight and others even drove back after a full day of celebrating friendship.
The food kept coming and the drinks kept pouring while the dance floor moved to the rhythms supplied by the many talented artists invited up to this very successful first annual “Friends Day.”
The partying continued into the wee hours of the morning at the various cottages and motels consumed by the entourage of guests from places afar, reminiscing and sharing stories and photos of years gone by.
This was the first but not the last as plans for “Friends Day 2011” are already in the works, don't miss it.
To end a word from our founder of “Friends Day” the majestic Elaine Tennyson.
“Friends
Day was a heartwarming celebration of friends. Good Friends - Good Times -
It's All Good!”
“My vision is to have Friends Day sanctioned by the
Government of Canada as a nationally celebrated day (e.g. Mother's
Day, Father's Day, Family Day.)
FRIENDS DAY - Elaine Tennyson & Sponsors
FRIENDS DAY - Elaine Tennyson & Artists
Photos: Michael Dubrule
"FRIENDS DAY" Entertainment Update
Canada Day - July 1, 2010
Bogey's @ Sauble Golf & Country Club
SPECIAL GUESTS
Owen Tennyson
Wayne St. John
Tabby Johnson
Denis Martel
Jason Farrar
Paris Black
Performance by Suzi Horton of sheVISIONS
and Very Special Guest CAROLE POPE
Looking forward to Celebrating PEACE, LOVE & FRIENDSHIP
on
July 1st at FRIENDS DAY in Sauble Beach!
Canada Day "FRIENDS DAY" Invitation
Dear Friends -
I hope you and yours are healthy and happy. It was Mother's Day 2009 at Washington Savage's funeral, when I conceived the idea to have a "Friends Day" Celebration." I attended Gary Quinn's "Celebration of Life" the night before, and Kenny MacLean's funeral a few months prior. I recall standing outside the church with Molly Johnson reminiscing and embracing the reality of mortality, saying, "today is Mother's Day, there's Father's Day and Family Day." There should be a "Friends Day." The seed was planted.
That was just the beginning. Like some of you, I've lost many family/friends/acquaintances the last couple of years - twenty one to be exact. I saw friends and acquaintances I hadn't seen or contacted in years at the funerals. We all agreed to "get together soon!" Well, here it is one year later - the way some of us reconnected was at funerals.
Years go by - we get older - and die.
Let's get together and Celebrate Friends & Life!
WHAT: Canada Day "Friends Day" Celebration
WHEN: Thursday, July 1, 2010 (stay for the long weekend)
WHERE: Bogey's @ Sauble Golf & Country Club, Sauble Beach, ON http://users.sitewaves.com/saublegolf/
"One of Canada's Top Beaches" located on Lake Huron - 2 hours from Toronto, 30 minutes from Owen Sound www.saublebeach.com
ITINERARY:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Friends Day BBQ/Dinner (complimentary with admission)
Sunset: Fireworks at Sauble Beach
10:00 pm - 1:00 am: "Friends Day" Party - Live Entertainment featuring
"Owen Sound" Owen Tennyson and Special Guests
Admission: $10.00
Cash Bar
What to do before 5:00 pm?
- Play Golf! Arrange a Tee Off Time and/or book a Golf Lesson @ Sauble Golf & Country Club
- Sauble Beach Antiques (formerly Red Indian Art Deco) is Celebrating their 1st Anniversary and hosting the "2ND Annual Summer Show & Sale" with 30 dealers. They are located down the street from Sauble Golf & Country Club.
- Spend the day at Sauble Beach. Voted "One of Canada's Best Beaches" - and much more!
Why Sauble Beach?
It's beautiful! Many friends have cottages there. The last time I was in Sauble Beach was for Brad and Marianne's wedding on June 24, 2000. This year is their 10th Anniversary! After 27 years, Red Indian Art Deco on Queen St. W., Toronto, closed in May 2009. Brad and Marianne opened Sauble Beach Antiques on July 1, 2009. I remember when Red Indian opened on Nov. 6, 1982. I was a co-founder and worked there until 1986. Time flies!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Sauble Golf & Country Club - http://users.sitewaves.com/saublegolf/
Cashbox Magazine Canada - www.cashboxcanada.ca
Sauble Beach Antiques - www.redindianartdeco.com
ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS:
There are many Cottages, Motels and Campground rentals in Sauble Beach.
As Toronto and Huntsville prepare for the G20/G8, friends and I are preparing to get out of town. Hope you can make it! It's later than you think! Feel free to extend this invitation to your friends.
PLEASE RSVP to et@elainetennyson.com
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WHAT: THE BEST in Concert with Blind Mule and Whistletop
WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, Show: 9:45 pm - 2:00 am
WHERE: Rancho Relaxo, 300 College Street, Toronto, ON
WHAT: THE BEST in Concert
WHEN: Saturday March 27, 2010
WHERE: Method Lab, 148 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON
WHAT: BLUE PETER in Concert
WHEN: Saturday, February 27, 2010
WHERE: This Ain't Hollywood, 345 James St. North, Hamilton, ON
www.bluepeterband.com www.thisainthollywood.ca
WHAT: TREE OF LIFE in Concert - Featuring:
Jennifer Edwards AKA Iniffa, Vocals/Percussion
(Jimmy Cliff, Liberty Silver, Umoja)
Owen Tennyson, Drums/Vocals(Blue Peter, Infidels/Molly Johnson, Phillip Sayes, Rational Youth, Rough Trade)
Carl Harvey, Guitar/Vocals (Toots and The Maytals, Rational Youth, Crack of Dawn, Messenjah)
Bryant Didier, Bass/Vocals (Shakura S'Aida, Molly Johnson, Holly Cole,Tom Cochrane, Stratford Festival/Harlem Duet)
WHEN: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
WHERE: Hogan's Inn, 12988 Keele St., King, ON
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEN: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
WHERE: Rose & Crown, 2335 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
ADMISSION: FREE
2009
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
WHERE: Outdoor venue @ Yonge St. & Dundas St., Toronto, ON
WHY: This is a showcase for the rock 'n' roll vampire movie "SUCK" which features
BLUE PETER'S song "Same Old Place"
ADMISSION: FREE
www.bluepeterband.com www.suckthemovie.com
sheVISIONS Lounge for ARRRT Artistically Recycling, Reusing Reclaiming Twilight The Evolution of The Human Spirit
WHAT: sheVISIONS ARRRT LUNCHEON
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
WHERE: CAREN'S WINE & CHEESE BAR, 158 Cumberland St., Toronto, ON 416.962.5158
ADMISSION: $75.00 - charitable tax receipt will be issued for full amount
WHAT: sheVISIONS ARRRT TIFF Party
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2009, 9:00 pm (after BLUE PETER performance)
WHERE: THE 5TH ELEMENT, 1033 Bay St., Toronto, ON
ADMISSION: Pay what you can.
All donations over $20.00 receive a a charitable tax receipt
WHAT: sheVISIONS ARRRT DINNER & PERFORMANCE
WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Performance 10:30 pm
WHERE: SMASH GALLERY, 2880 Dundas St. West @ Keele., Toronto, ON
ADMISSION: $350.00 - charitable tax receipt will be issued for full amount
WHAT: sheVISIONS ARRRT Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
WHERE: THE GLADSTONE HOTEL, 1214 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
ADMISSION: FREE
WHAT: In Concert REX (Owen Tennyson, Daaon Bradshaw, Phil Bradshaw) &
THE BEST (Owen's son Tait Rowsell, Ben RS, Tai Lee, Jones Miller)
WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2009, SHOW 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
WHERE: LOU DAWG'S, 589 King St. W. @ Portland, Toronto, ON
WHAT: REX and THE BEST
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2009, SHOW 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
WHERE: BAR AZZURRI , 598 College St. @ Clinton, Toronto, ON
WHAT: INK Entertainment presents ONE X ONE
Charity for children and persons in need in Africa
Hosted by Matt Damon, Performance by Mary J. Blige
WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2009 - Doors 9:00 pm
WHERE: KOOLHAUS, 132 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON
ADMISSION: $100.00 Early Bird Tickets available though
Elaine @ 416.486.7994 or et@elainetennyson.com
WHAT: JEANNE LOTTIE Presents PINK BEDROOM PARTY
WHEN: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
WHERE: BERKELEY CHURCH, 315 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON
ADMISSION: $55.00 advance, $65.00 @ the door, $440.00 for 10 tickets
WHAT: ROYAL GEMS Presents BEAUTY IS...RED CARPET PREMIERE
WHEN: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
WHERE: FREQUENCY NIGHTCLUB, 296 Richmond St. West, Toronto, ON
ADMISSION: $100.00
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EVENT REVIEWS and PHOTOS
MINERS' BALL 2006
Featuring Eric Burdon & The Animals
PINK BEDROOM PARTY 2005
BIZBASH Toronto
Design House Throws Colourful Fund-raiser
Pink was the hue du jour at the Jeanne Lottie-sponsored party, which raised money for breast cancer research.
For the third annual Pink Bedroom party, a fashion show fund-raiser supporting breast cancer research raised money for the Campbell Family Institute for breast cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital , designer Jane Ip , president of fashion accessories company Jeanne Lottie and founder of the event, didn't disappoint fans of the color. Pink was everywhere, from sponsor Schick Canada's pink fire truck parked at the entrance of the Liberty Grand to the blush-tinted uplit walls in the foyer and much of the decor in the event space itself. The hue was particularly pronounced in the Blowfish -catered dining area, where every place setting featured an arrangement of flowers by Poppies nestled in pink Jeanne Lottie handbags accented by pink feathers and glowsticks.
Ip said the idea of putting on a pink fashion show with a bedroom theme came to her in a dream in 2002 while she was "lying in my pink bedroom in my pink house." Gillian Young , Jeanne Lottie's vice president of sales and marketing, headed the in-house team responsible for organizing the event, which attracted more than 1,000 fashion enthusiasts and breast cancer research supporters.
After dinner, models in white negligees and angel wings from Stylus Canada put on a fashion show, produced by Elaine Tennyson Enterprises , to promote Lottie's designer purses and shoes. A pink bed from Pygmalion was placed at the end of the runway; it was a focal point of the show, with the models walking around and resting on it.
The entertainment part of the evening featured funky pop outfit Jacksoul and Andy Kim, a 1970's Canadian pop star currently enjoying a career revival.
Photos: Aline Sandler
Elaine Tennyson and Jane Ip, founder
of the Jacksoul's Haydain Neale
Ian McDonald
Pink
Bedroom Party (centre)
and friends
and
Jeanne Lottie
For Past Events See Chronology
Press: www.elainetennyson.com/new/press.html
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