And pre-breakfast, table bracing, core work outs!!
Ottawa valley pit stop…
On our way to Ottawa from Quebec city we made some pit stops. First in Montreal for a quick coffee, leg stretch and bagel grab. I spent the majority of our time in Montreal perched on a street corner in a phone interview with a Thunder Bay music journalist. It was grand to be amid the hustle bustle of afternoon coffee chats on patios and to hear the music of George Brassens in the bakery I grabbed a tea in.
After we reconvened and piled back into the van we decided to stop in on an old friend in the Ottawa valley. We showed up at the workplace of the fabulous Lyndel Montgomery. I hadn’t seen Lyndel in almost 7 years! The visit resulted in a spontaneous jamboree!
Here are some pics:
Here NB interview!
A little interview I did with Victoria Handysides at Here NB.
http://herenb.canadaeast.com/music/article/1399581
See you tonight, Moncton!
xo
Jess
At the Rainbow
Green rooms are rare at this stage of the game and while I wouldn’t necessarily call this a green room, it was nonetheless a lil’ space back stage to pause and gather oneself before performing. These rooms tend to sport the autographs of the folks that have graced the stage that the little room hides behind. Tonight for instance I found the imprint of west coast sensation Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra any very own tour mate Jeff Andrew.
I scanned the walls for more of my friends and artistic acquaintances but to no avail. In amongst the scribbles and obscenities there were but these two familiars.
It’s almost showtime and as I sit at the merch table watching folks finish line checks I am a lil’ sad that I haven’t a sticker to add to the chaos.
I guess that’s the next order of business!
….maybe a sticker design contest?
Turning wheels,
Jess
xo
The question…
What do you do after your gig on your one night in Montreal? After you’ve finished your whiskey or beer and packed the van, what would you do?
ANSWER:
Why, go for poutine of course! It proved both enjoyable and regrettable, just like that last whiskey. Definitely the perfect end to a rather entertaining evening.
Thank you for a wonderful time, Montreal! The listening ears above burden bearing shoulders, the insight and humor….you know who you are.
You are not the lowest common denominator. 😉
xo
Midnight Poutine
These fine folks added “Orchard” to their podcast for this weekend.
Follow this lil’ link to hear the whole thing!
Timber Timbre – Black Water
Malajube РSynesth̩sie
The F in Fresh – Top Predator of Love
Gobble Gobble – Lawn Knives
The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt – lotdwykirthbr
Paper Beat Scissors – Be Patient
Simon Schreiber – Don’t Knock It Till You Try It Again
Jess Hill – Orchard
Intensive Care – Twelve More
Imaginary Cities – Say You
Vivian Girls – I Heard You Say
Bare Wires – Don’t Ever Change
Hey Sugar – All That I Need
Tarun Nayar – Kezang La
Hope to see you tonight at Grumpy’s in Montreal!
xo
Jess
Because the spring…
Because the spring brings the birds, it bears repeating.
“A Common Bird sings, for the dawn as it brings new light to the love she has known.”
Full video coming soon! Enjoy this in the meantime, dearies.
Jess Hill Common Bird from Graeme Morgan on Vimeo.
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