#Churchill's Hideaway

[eclectic-overdrive]

Eclectic Overdrive is proud to present Damo Suzuki (CAN 1970-1973)’s first show back in the United States in 12 years, and his first and only show ever in Florida. This will be occurring on at Mana Contemporary’s 777 International Mall in Miami (145 E Flagler St Miami, Fl 33131) on October 26th, 2019, starting at 7:00pm. 

We will also be presenting the Abbey Rader Quartet with Abbey Rader, John McMinn, Noah Brandmark, and Kyle Motl at Churchill’s Pub on October 30th, 2019 with a plethora of local talent. 

[chalkboardgirl15]

Credits page from the “Lunch Boxes & Choklit Cows” album that was released by Daisy Berkowitz (April 20, 2004)

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I didn't think anything would come of it. No sooner did Brian Warner and I agree to "put a rock band together and make a million bucks" (an idea I did not take seriously) than I found myself looking out over a packed room wondering; "why are all these people here?" We had no drummer (just drum machine), we weren't particularly metal, not exactly techno and in no way pop. Our live show was a psychedelic cartoon with a good spatter-ing of horror movie. We used stage names combining a famous female for the first and an infamous killer for the last. Our show flyers were often bizarre and offensive. There was just no logical reason for people to like us - but they loved us - well, some hated us but even if they did they sure talked about us. We were a breath of fresh air for aging glam rockers and metal-heads and a torch of hope for industrial rock fans, I guess.

It was the early 90's and Seattle was still known only for software and rain - but not for long. In South Florida though, bands like Young Turk, Saigon Kick, Nuclear Valdez and the Mavericks were helping to put a place no one expected on the map. After a few years sweating it out, practicing in a dirty old warehouse, we were the next to "make it" -but getting signed is never what it's cracked up to be. Bands that never get signed just barely outnumber bands that get signed and dropped. Warner was a writer for the South Florida magazine "25th Parallel" and had interviewed Nine Inch Nail's Trent Reznor - who let us open for NIN at Miami's Club Nu July 4th, 1990 (just a few months after making our first demo Big Black Bus and three months after our very first show, April 28th 1990 at Churchill's Hideaway in Miami). The Club Nu show was also Brad Stewart's (Gidget Gein) and Stephen Bier's (Madonna Wayne Gacy a.k.a. "Pogo") debut performances. Despite rotting meat pinatas, nativity scene thefts, fire extinguisher fiascos and crowd-surfing paper mache' (or "choklit") cows we kept getting shows. We even attended a rally protesting then-sheriff Nick Navarro's bringing obscenity charges against 2 Live Crew and a record store owner for selling their album. By the end of 1990 Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids brought in live drummer Fred Streidhorst (Sara Lee Lucas) and had won Best New Band at the south Florida Rock Awards. This is when I started to get the feeling we would mutate into something much bigger that kids would love and parents would hate.

How did we do it? You could say that we had a wild show and that we brought theater back to rock. You could say that we had a distinctive and original sound. You could say we were a flash-in-the-pan that people wanted to keep on burning. I would sheepishly agree with all those assessments but then I would remind you of the most important reason. We developed a following of particularly loyal fans who we took to calling - very inclusively - "the spooky kids". Dressed in baggy black shirts, heavy eye liner, colored and spiked hair, striped leggings, and thrift store boots (among many other clothing combinations) they emulated the band not just in make-up and clothes but by carrying lunch-boxes (I, however did not - I chose to be the rebel among rebels and only occasionally carried a gas can). They bought our tapes and t-shirts and stickers and came to every show they could. I'd like to take this time and space to thank all of you for making us happen - a band goes nowhere without its fans and the more rabid, the better.

Daisy Berkowitz

[angel060563]

#Repost @murderyourmarilyn @download.ins --- So, as some of you may have noticed, today is the 30th (not the 29th, not the 31st, but the 30th) anniversary of the first ever Marilyn Manson concert. Yes, that’s right folks! And the above picture is of Manson and Daisy at that very show. Manson was reportedly very nervous, and puked in the bathroom during the performance, but it went well. The second pic is a flyer from that show, showing that they opened up for south Florida rock band, the Goods. The third picture (now this is something special) is a picture of what I believe to be the exact spot at Churchill’s Pub (formerly Churchill’s Hideaway) where you see young Manson and Scott performing in the first picture. This picture was taken by me when I went there on January 31st of this year (you know, back in the good old days when you could still go places) and I believe that’s the spot where the band had set up, because that’s where all the bands have set up for live shows, as long as I’ve been going there, which was maybe since 2004. #marilynmanson #marilynmansonfandom🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lujnjpo6m/?igshid=11oqi2pw4cd7c

[juleschurchill]

what is innocence, exactly? (is it ever unattractive?)

 She didn’t  t r u s t  this water. 

Jules Churchill had seen her fair share of water poisonings, after eighteen years of watching the games. People loved watching  particularly cocky tribute loose their stomach contents after drinking contaminated water, maybe even die curled up and groaning from the pains of dysentery, all because they thought the water looked clear enough. 

That would be the worst way to go, embarrassing and stupid, not even killed by another tribute, just by your own stupidity. Hoisted by his own petard, was what her father had said once, a reference to something Capitol intellectuals said, the original reference long gone for the likes of those in the districts.

 So, Jules stayed away from the lake. But every moment became more tempting, her throat getting dry like sandpaper, especially when she was breathing in the dusty inside of the castle. She tried to get out of the castle as much as was safe, though remaining locked in her little hideaway was oh-so-tempting. The Gamemakers drove out people who stayed too long, though, and it would be devastating to lose all her work simply for the sake of a good show. She had to show them she was doing something, not just hiding away like a scared little girl. 

So, Jules took walks. The oddity of this didn’t escape her, strolling around the perimeter of the lake as if it was the town square back home, as if she might run into an old friend instead of near-certain doom. But she walked, her only weapon a big stick she had found in the forest near the castle, as thick as her wrist and nearly as tall as her. It was no sword, but it would probably hurt if she hit someone over the head with it. 

                                        That would work, for now

                                                                          Or it would have, if the boy weren’t watching her.

She didn’t know the boy was watching her. She would hate herself, later, for not paying attention when she had prided herself on being so perceptive, on being ten steps ahead of everyone else. She didn’t know how long he had been watching her, but it had been a while before she noticed him, crouching near the water a few hundred yards back, eyes trained and ready to kill. He had some sort of weapon in his hand, something iron and sharp that Jules didn’t know the name of. 

He hadn’t realized she had seen him, so Jules steadied her breathing, pretended she hadn’t. She wanted to cry, to scream, to swear and run away as fast as her legs would carry her. But she remembered the boy from training--he had towered over her, long where she was short, heavy where she was slim, but still incredibly fast. He was stronger than her, no two ways about it. And he had a weapon. He could kill her, would kill her, if he got the chance. She refused to give him that chance. 

There were rolling hills above the lake, at some points dropping sharply into the water as cliffs. A fall from them into the water below might now kill you, but it wouldn’t be pleasant, and you’d have to swim a while back to shore, if you could even swim. Jules could barely keep, a fall from there would kill her. 

It was just beginning to rain when she got close to the top, the boy still following her, getting closer by the minute. She stopped for a moment to let him get closer, pretending she was looking out at the great expanse of the lake, the arena. It was beautiful, despite the awfulness.

It was then the boy attacked. He charged at her, weapon in hand. He yelled. Jules yelled, ducking from the path of his iron, sliding on the wet grass. It was muddy, rocky, her white sweater immediately ruined the moment she slid against the ground. Ten stumbled, his tallness suddenly not a factor as Jules slid through his legs. She had no idea what she was doing, the skeleton of a plan she had falling apart so quickly, panic was overcoming her. 

 He got a hold of the back of her neck, and Jules Churchill is shoved into the mud, and yanked back up by the roots of her hair. Mud got in her eyes, mouth, nose, the back of her throat. She nearly retches as Ten lifts her by her hair, inches off the ground. 

Jules screamed at the top of her lungs, piercing the air around the two of them like a knife. She kicks, squirms, feels chunks of her hair coming out between his fingers, until finally enough rips and Jules falls, hard on the ground. Ten doesn’t give up, his boot connected with Jules stomach, nearly breaking her rib. The air suddenly poured out of her, but she grabbed on and didn’t let go, her entire weight on his left leg. He was suddenly thrown off his balance, shaking his leg and stabbing at Jules as he tried to get her off. 

 One shot. 

 Jules threw her body weight towards the edge, flinging both of them towards the end of the cliff. He was halfway off, the only weight keeping him on one end of the cliff being Jules Churchill. 

 “Don’t. Wait, don’t, please--” he started to beg, but Jules didn’t, couldn’t listen, scrambling away from him. 

It appeared nearly in slow motion, the boy hung on the cliff for just a moment, but it was muddy, slippery. One second he was there, the next he fell to the lake below. She heard the horse-things before she saw them, or rather, she heard Ten screaming, gurgling leagues below. 

Jules scrambled once more to the edge and saw R E D,

 R E D,

 R E D.

 He was being torn apart by mutts. She had thrown him to mutts, murderous horse monsters that were tearing off his skin, cracking his bones. The water around him was stained red, nearly black in the dark of the rain. 

                                               She s c r e a m e d. 

Her arteries tied themselves into complex knots, the few things she had eaten in the past day threatening to come up in the wet grass. She watched with a morbid sort of curiosity, horror and relief mystifying her until, 

                                            BOOM. 

The cannon snapped her back into reality. Dead. He was dead. First kill of the games, holy. She killed someone. Killed!

She had to get of here, out of the rain, she ran, nearly slipping on the mud, the grass slipping off under her heavy boots, the wool becoming thick and cold as it became soaked underneath. She ran for nearly ten minutes, the storm thundering around her, the constant danger reminding her of its existence every few moments with a crack of lightning. 

She slipped into a cave tucked neatly into a hill, small and cold but covered. She was shaking, shivering from panic or from cold, she didn’t know. But wet wool wouldn’t do anyone good. The thought of anyone seeing her undressed was mortifying (much less all of Panem!) but wet wool was how you got hypothermia, and hypothermia was how you died, and Jules Churchill would not be dying, not today. 

She stripped off the wet clothes, keeping her undergarments on and hugging herself tightly, willing herself to calm down. She would light a fire in a little bit, try to keep warm and to dry her clothes so she could leave once the rain stopped, but she took just a moment to collect herself, to allow herself to breathe.

“You did good, you did good. You’ll figure this out.” she said to herself, as if she said it out loud, it would be easier to believe. Maybe it would be.

[thepottersfire]

“Success always demands a greater effort.” - Winston Churchill Winston Churchill, one of the greatest orators in modern history, often spoke about success in life and politics. He was frequently misquoted on the subject, too. But we do know that he said, “Success always demands a greater effort,” as he wrote it in December 1940 to Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies, while discussing troop deployments around the world and his plan to “gather a very large army representing the whole empire.” Ultimately, few people were more inspiring or influential in World War II than Churchill, in what was one of the most important and necessary successes in human history: victory against Nazi Germany and the Axis forces. #inspiringquotes (at Hardin’s Hideaway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiKaDDNvDRZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[travelinghobby]

Inside Churchill's secret bunker, deeper than the Cabinet War Rooms

Inside Churchill’s secret bunker, deeper than the Cabinet War Rooms

(CNN) — Some 73 feet below the traffic and bustle of London’s Piccadilly lies a silent warren of corridors and pitch-black rooms, rarely seen, rarely visited, but which played a vital role in the course of 20th-century history. Now, the opportunity has come round again to slip behind the door of the abandoned Dover Street Tube station and descend by torchlight into the World War II hideaway from…

[mrepstein]

An original 1960s address book owned and compiled by Bob Wooler. It contains the addresses and telephone numbers of hundreds of contacts in the music business from the sixties including groups, artists, managers, photographers, venues, agencies and the press etc., the vast majority in the hand of Bob Wooler. The entries in the book appear to have been written between 1964-1968.  In the earlier part of this period, Bob was in full flow as Cavern Club DJ and it is possible that he may have used this book on a day to day basis to make reservations for the club. It provides a perfect snapshot of the Merseybeat scene in the sixties. 

The address book lists Brian Epstein’s London telephone number (Regent 3261) and all of the Beatles contact details: John Lennon is listed under Aunt Mimi (251 Menlove Ave, Liverpool L18), Paul McCartney (Garston 4073), George Harrison (174 Mackets Lane) and Ringo Starr is listed as Richie Starkey (10 Admiral Grove, Dingle, Liverpool 8). Former Beatles drummer Pete Best is also listed (Stanley 6404). [x]

Merseybeat groups and artists: The Merseybeats (MR/HEA 5383), Billy Kingsley (20 Churchill House, Lea Park, Liverpool 25), The Chants, Clayton Squares, The Delmonts, The Kubas (Birkenhead 6571), Billy J Kramer (BOO 5838), The Scaffold (Central 4817), Rory Storm (STO 9157), The Undertakers (Manager, Maghull 3763), The Dennisons (AIN 5587), Detours (Aintree 9995), Hideaways (Sto 6370), The Chequers (Aintree 8469). Pete Best has written his own entry for the group he formed after he left The Beatles in blue ball point pen, ‘Pete Best 4, Mrs Best, 12 Heymans (sic) Green, West Derby’, Searchers Chad Royal (1795).

UK groups and pop stars: Manfred Mann (Grosvenor 2114) Alexis Korner (Bayswater 6159), Kathy Kirby (Regent 8851), Dusty Springfield (REG. 8851), Cream (MUS 2216), Long John Baldry (Hyde Park 6846), Herman’s Hermits (Manchester Central 0242), The Hollies (Stockport 5931), Barron Knights (Covent Garden 1983), Joe Meek (NOV 4074).

Merseybeat clubs and venues: The Cubik Club, the Curzon Club, the Downbeat Club, La Scala Ballroom (Runcorn 2140), ABC Liverpool (Royal 4724), Mardi Gras (Roy 3401), Peppermint Lounge (NOR 2106).

Venues outside of Merseyside: Three Coins (64 Fountain St, Deansgate, Manchester), Twisted Wheel (Whitworth Street, Manchester 1), Star Club (Manfred Weisleder, Gross Freihet 39, Hamburg 312300, Germany), The Crawdaddy Club (Ger. 1232), Elizabethan Ballroom (Nottingham 48253).

Various agencies outside of Liverpool: The Eric Easton (Regent 5688), EMI Records Ltd (20 Manchester Square, London W1), Harold Davison Agency (Regent 7961), Decca Record Company (REL 8111), George Cooper Organisation (GER 4894), Alan Lewis Agency, Kennedy Street Artists Ltd (SEN 5423), Robert Stigwood (Museum 2216)  Stringfellow Bros. (Sheffield 399284), Rank Organisation (Hyde Park 7633), Tito Burns (Hyde Park 8751), NEMS Enterprises (Regent 3261), Robert Stigwood Associates (PAD 7485), Andrew Loog-Oldham Associates (Ambassador 1811), Larry Parnes (24 Gt. Cumberland Place, London, W1, Paddington 2421), Dick James Music (132 Charing Cross Road, London, Temple Bar 1687), Arthur Howes Agency Ltd (Regent 5202), Don Arden Agency (Hyde Park 9854).

Various key figures in the Merseybeat scene: Billy Kingsley (20 Churchill House, Lea Park, Liverpool 25), Peter Kaye (Royal 1316), Allan Williams (Sefton Park 4969), Clive Epstein (Home CHI 5709), Dave Forshaw (Aintree 9654), Bill Harry (Hyde Park 24357), Peter Brown (Royal 9104-Home, Royal 7894-NEMS), Sam Leach (Central 3671), Dick Matthews (Cen 9851), Graham Spencer (Childwall 765).

[harrypussy]

You'll Never Play This Town Again by Harry Pussy

Compilation of recordings from the final trio version of the band.

All high energy music tends towards the omega point that would see it escape form altogether, where the jam is the thing and the song a mere excuse for getting there. Even hardcore, the most doctrinaire of rebel musics, planted the seeds of its own overthrow in its urge-to-accelerate, with each successive wave of groups battling the last in terms of speed of execution, of hyper-exaggerated moves, in order to be the ones that even time couldn’t hold back. Where psychedelia was all about leaving your body behind, hardcore posited a muscular oblivion by way of a punishing physicality, one that went hand-in-hand with a puritanical aesthetic, a skinhead form of scourging to ecstasy. Harry Pussy were the most extreme hardcore group of the post-punk era. They were hyper everything, hyper-fast, hyper-crude, hyper-free, hyper-dexterous, hyper a-musical. They boasted a once-ina-lifetime line-up, straight out of Miami: Bill Orcutt on electric guitar, a weird film maker and prodigiously talented instrumentalist; Adris Hoyos, first-time drummer and vocalist, a goofy tough-attitude chick from Cuba with a feral performance style; and Mark Feehan and Dan Hosker, two separate second guitarists, the presence of one or the other serving to define the group’s two distinct eras.

It’s the later Hosker-era that this new 42 track compilation of rare and unreleased recordings is drawn from. The main difference between the line-ups is that Harry Pussy actually got faster as they evolved, tracking the opposite trajectory of normal punk groups. When Feehan was playing with them they could still get strung out, still play more obviously ‘free’. But by the time of these recordings Harry Pussy were playing 60 second bursts of chaotic rock ’n’ roll that barbarise whole histories of freakout style, from free jazz through classic hardcore, boogie, blues, Black Flag, Germs, most explicitly through Beefheart, but all hyper-condensed into ultra-kranky riffs that Orcutt plays at hallucinatory speed, compressing Zoot Horn Rollo-style avant confusion into lighting runs and metallic two note knock-outs. Hoyos’s style is so primitive that it’s wildly avant garde, with an instinctive feel for time that confounds the most advanced improvisatory strategies with the most hysterical. And her vocals are post-Yoko in the truest sense, not directly informed by her but sharing the same spontaneous energy and a-musical appeal, sometimes breaking from songs completely to expand on barely articulated vocal rants and fever pitched bouts of screaming. During the Hosker period the whole group existed in a zone that was constantly beyond technique. You’ll Never Play This Town Again features some of the best Harry Pussy recordings, the Untitled/Tour/Fuck You LP, the live 10”, the split singles with Pelt and Frosty (what the hell happened to them?) and the Radiation Nation single on De Stijl alongside seven unreleased tracks, all expertly remastered. The May 1997 studio tracks are as formally staggering as anything on Trout Mask Replica. “Ice Cream Man” is “Dali’s Car” at four times the speed, just as “Smash The Mirror” is “Ella Guru”. The tracks are also cut in an extremely appealing audio-verite style. Hoyos is nasty, sarcastic, infectiously funny. Despite the improvised feel of most of the tracks, Harry Pussy were an ultra-tight performance unit and played actual songs, with out-takes and live versions sounding just as rigorously conceived as the originals. The live recordings are important both for successfully capturing the insane energy of the group and for including their legendary version of Kraftwerk’s “Showroom Dummies”, where Orcutt’s irresistible “Big Eyed Beans” groove and Hoyos’s mad vocals and drums create a reading that’s more pneumatic than motorik while spearing the very heart of the tune. It’s still one of the all-time great cover versions. Teenage Jesus And The Jerks are the group that Harry Pussy most often get compared to, but hearing them covering that group’s “Orphans” on a bonus live track (coincidentally the last track from their last live performance), it’s clear that Harry Pussy were of a much more rock/roll bent than any of the No Wave groups, making music that wasn’t so much a refusal of previous rock modes as an exaggerated celebration of all of its most outlaw attributes. Of the rest of the unreleased material the most interesting track is “Velvet Pussy”, a take on a Velvet Underground-style rocker that sounds uncannily like your dream VU bootleg. But it’s the officially released material that’s the real attraction, tracks like “Sex Problem”, “Smash The Mirror” and “Chuck!”, with Hoyos pulverising time and Orcutt out-stripping it completely. The closing extended take on “Smash The Mirror” is one of the great free jazz-inspired electric guitar freakouts, up there with The Byrds’ “Eight Miles High”, Television’s live reading of “Fire Engine”, The Blue Humans’ Clear To Higher Time and The Dead C’s Helen Said This. Harry Pussy formed in 1992 and imploded in 1997, played a bunch of legendarily riotous shows, got barred from a whole bunch more, released a string of amazing LPs and 7”s and then disappeared. Hoyos is currently married with two children, working in computers, living with musician and artist Graham Lambkin and seemingly retired from music. Rumours persist of Bill Orcutt making a return to the stage but outside of reports of a shady uncredited 7” nothing has been heard of him since. The arc of their career was perfect, the mission truly accomplished, and all that’s left is this amazing series of recordings, a body of work that has had a disproportionate effect on the minds, if rarely the actual sound of the underground.

David Keenan, the Wire

Dylan Nyoukis from a blindfold test in The Wire

Harry Pussy “Mandolin” From You’ll Never Play This Town Again (Load) 2008 Beefheart? No, it’s Harry Pussy, man. I should’ve known it straight away. This, to me, is what punk music should have been. I discovered punk music ten years after the fact and I think I was doubly disappointed. I imagine, if my life had been a different throw of the dice, I might have been a kid in 1980 or 1979 discovering punk and being so disappointed with how it sounded: so boring, so absolutely fucking objectionable pub rock. Terrible. I just leapfrogged that shit to Metal, which is in itself just goofball shit, and then into weirdo shit. And then I heard Harry Pussy. This is what I thought punk should sound like. It’s wild shit. It’s visceral. It’s about where you are at the moment. It’s about where your fucking stomach is, on the moment. Where is your belly positioned? Chocolate Monk released Harry Pussy quite early on. We released Vigilance, on a C120: two hours of jams, but I guess the recording mechanism was a bit goofed up so a gap keeps appearing. credits

Dan Hosker: guitar, Adris Hoyos: drums and vocals, Bill Orcutt: guitar and vocals. Blake Eden: drums on “New Song.” Robert Price: synthesizer on “Velvet Pussy” and “MS20.”

Everything by Hosker/Hoyos/Orcutt except “New Song” by Nip Drivers, “Showroom Dummies” by Kraftwerk and “Orphans” by Teenage Jesus and the Jerks.

Tracks 1-17 recorded January 1997 by the band at Anvil Rehearsal Studios, Miami, FL. Tracks 18-31 recorded 5/5/97 by Rat Bastard at Churchill’s Hideaway, Miami FL and mixed by Rat Bastard and Tom Smith. Track 32 recorded 4/16/97 at Salon Zwerge, Chicago IL by Emil Hagstrom. Tracks 33-42 recorded 5/4/97 and mixed by Tom Smith at Microgroove Studio, Atanta, GA.

Thanks to Rat, Tom, Emil, Graham Lambkin, Brently Pusser and Marc Weitz.

[luxuryscottishwedding]

Portavadie - A Fyne Place for a Wedding

Overlooking the beautiful waters of Loch Fyne, Portavadie is an unforgettable setting for your big day. With a choice of venues and accommodation, you can tie the knot and celebrate in style with friends and family in stunning surroundings. We offer a bespoke wedding package designed around you, we'll be able to create your perfect day.

Portavadie's unique location offers the best of Scotland's West Coast, with stunning views, romantic sunsets and dramatic scenery.

We have a number of venues available for your special day, whether you're wanting a big wedding for up to 120 guests or a more intimate day for about 30-60 guests, we'll have the perfect space for you.

For the more intimate ceremony we have our Barclay and Revie Suites, which are both light-filled contemporary spaces that boast spectacular views of our 5 Gold Anchor Marina.

We have an outdoor terrace ideal for a drinks reception with breath-taking views of Loch Fyne. Barrie and Alan recently got married with us, they opted for a more intimate day and their ceremony was held in our Revie Suite. Please watch their stunning wedding video below, which showcases what Portavadie can do for you. The video was filmed by YG Productions, a local company who produce the most astonishing videos.

WATCH HERE

For larger wedding parties we have our luxurious marquee. Imagine yourself having a ceremonial walk along the boardwalk, followed by drinks and canapes on the terrace overlooking the marina, then walking into the fairy-lit marquee where all your guests are waiting to welcome you.

We’ve also put together an exquisite Portavadie package for 30 guests that costs £2970. This includes exclusive use of our stunning Lodge and Studio accommodation, divine dining, your own dedicated event organizer and a whole host of other special extras including a piper to welcome your guests. This Wedding Offer is available throughout October to March 2019/2020 (excluding school holidays, the festive and Valentine periods and bank holidays). For more information visit: https://www.portavadie.com/offers/lodge-wedding-package/

Portavadie is known for award-winning dining, so you can be assured your guests will receive skilfully prepared, delicious meals. The finest produce from Argyll's larder, sourced from land and sea, will provide an unforgettable menu that you and your guests will adore. Enjoy Scottish salmon expertly smoked on the shores of Loch Fyne followed by roasted loin of venison from Winston Churchill's estates in Argyll. Or for something a bit different, how about a spit-roasted hog or a seafood barbeque?

Our Spa and Leisure facilities make for a great place to relax with your guests after the big day. We have one of Scotland's largest heated outdoor infinity pools that will really get your guests talking. These facilities are also open to non-residents so no need to worry if you are not staying in our accommodation.

If you do want to stay with us, however, we have a wide range of accommodation types to choose from and our Events Team can talk through what options are best for you. We have our 5* Luxury Apartments, dog-friendly Cottages and Studio Apartments, our Lodge rooms and our Couples Retreats - Tighnamara and The Hideaway. The Hideaway is brand new and it comes with it's own private hot tub and wood-burning stove, both of which add to the romance.

Whatever you want your big day to be, we will try our very best to accommodate. If you would like to make an enquiry, please email our Events Team at events@portavadie.com.

Photography: The Gibsons https://www.thegibsonsphotography.co.uk/

Portavadie | Loch Fyne | PA21 2DA

01700 811075 | events@portavadie.com | WEBSITE

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[kingfloofybuns]

you can tell a lot about a person by the music they listen to. put your mp3 player, itunes, spotify, etc. on shuffle & list the first 10 songs & then tag 10 people, no skipping !!! remember to REPOST not REBLOG !!

Kaitlin  - Tulpa

This Shit Getz Old - Never Shout Never

Tangled Up In Me  - Skye Sweetnam

Shadowlord’s Castle (Roar) - Nier OST

Panic Switch - Silversun Pickups

1 - The Birthday Massacre

Lily of the Valley - The Cat Lady OST

Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones

Hideaway - Kiesza

Change - Churchill

Tagged by: @scirephysica

Tagging: @spearstice @coloneldahana @devoted-royal-scientist @spiderdelicacy @platedprimadonna

[chriskarrtravelblog]

The ‘new normal’ for Britain’s hospitality industry: Where to stay in July

As the hospitality industry gradually gets back to its feet, what can we expect to have changed and where can we go for a staycation this summer

Since 23 March travel has been paused, not only across Britain, but the world over. Now, from 4 July, England’s hotels, pubs and restaurants will be allowed to open with a ‘one metre-plus’ social-distancing policy. This means a distance of less than two metres between people is permissible if other mitigating factors (for example masks and/or perspex screens) are in place.

Meanwhile in Scotland, Wales and Northern Island, the two metre distance is still in place, but likewise beer gardens (6 July) and then hotels and indoor spaces at pubs and restaurants (14 July) will open soon in Scotland, where the five-mile travel limit will be lifted from 3 July. In Northern Ireland the hospitality industry will be able to open from 3 July. The Welsh government have not yet announced a proposed plan.

Of course all of these dates are conditional on the coronavirus infection rate remaining stable, as well as the sector’s ability to adapt to the new socially-distanced way of working. While some of the hotels in the Dorchester Collection, such as Coworth Park in Ascot, are able to open on 4 July, London’s The Dorchester itself will reopen on 1 September – properties are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Coworth Park’s spa facilities will remain closed until the government deems to safe to welcome guests once more. Social-distancing demands sufficient space but also minimal contact between staff and customers. Bars, for example, won’t operate as they did before, with table service only allowed.

The Spa at Coworth Park will reopen at a later date

The ‘new normal’

The 19 properties that make up Hand Picked Hotels, a historic hotels collection spanning Britain and the Channel Islands, are all opening up on 4 July. Over the last few months they have been developing new working practices that will ensure the safety of every one of their guests and staff. Julia Hands, Chairman & CEO of Hand Picked Hotels commented: “I am looking forward to re-opening Hand Picked Hotels in a way that provides our guests with the freedom and the space to enjoy a truly memorable time within the beautiful countryside of the United Kingdom and the seascapes of the Channel Islands, knowing they are in safe hands whilst staying with us. As we re-open our doors, we aim to raise the bar with regard to what country house hotels can provide through delivering a personalised service that makes guests really feel at home.”

Ettington Park Hotel, part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection

And so the ‘Hand Picked Host’ was born; a dedicated member of staff assigned to each individual, couple or family whose job will be to look after them throughout their stay, adhering to the highest standards of service, safety, cleanliness and comfort possible. The Hand Picked Host will also be best-placed to ensure guests have a tailor-made and unique experience.

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel in Worcester is a former monastery and part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection

At the same time, Hand Picked is introducing ‘In Safe Hands’ – an enhanced set of stringent health, safety and security measures designed in response to the Covid-19 outbreak, yet without compromising the service quality guests have come to expect. These include enhanced cleaning protocols, social distancing measures, contactless check in and check out, dedicated dining areas (with dining in bedrooms also available), certification from experts in health and safety plus a fully-flexible full refund booking policy should customers need to cancel due to Covid-19 concerns or issues.

Increased flexibility will be part of the ‘new norm’ in the industry, with the elegant West Country retreat that is The Newt only requiring 48 hours notice for a full refund. From luggage trolleys to room keys, everything will be fully sanitized for your safety and dedication to social-distancing will mean that only a 50 per cent occupancy rate will be reached at any one time. A full list of COVID-19 adaptations in place at The Newt can be found here.

Places to stay in July

Hand Picked Hotels

Buxted Park Hotel, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex

Buxted Park Hotel

If you like your holidays to come with a helping of history, this grade II-listed Palladian mansion will suit you down to the ground. Having hosted poet William Wordsworth to wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill, its star-studded past is testament to its palatial interiors, gardens and 312-acre estate, which is now a designated a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI). Nearby attractions include Glyndebourne Opera House, Hever Castle, Drusillas Park and Brighton beach.

Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The Great Drawing Room at Ettington Park Hotel

This beautiful Neo-Gothic mansion exudes period charm from its turrets to its interiors. The River Stour winds through 40 acres of parkland and the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, is just six miles away. In fact, Shakespeare himself plays a part in Ettington’s history, as he socialised with his friends here. It is believed he may have gained some inspiration for his plays, particularly Henry IV and Henry V, whilst staying at the hotel.

Fish&Pips

This summer bespoke travel company Fish&Pips announced that they are expanding their collection of properties to include locations in the UK. This friendly team of experts now offer a selection of hand–picked, owner-led hotels and self-catering hideaways that showcase the very best of Britain, from the wilderness of the Highlands to the quintessential Suffolk countryside.

Hideaways

The founders have sought out properties with the same winning formula – picturesque and remote locations, enviable décor and top-notch facilities. Think boltholes and castles in the wilds of the Highlands, thatched roof hideaways and stately homes in the Suffolk countryside. They have properties ranging from the quaint two-bed to the sprawling 42-bed. All Hideaway guests will be met with a bountiful breakfast hamper filled with delicious local produce.

The Hovel, Suffolk

A magical thatched cottage hidden by woodland and surrounded by meadows – it doesn’t get more romantic than this. If you want to stay secluded in this hideaway for the entirety of your stay, hampers can be provided or private chefs can be organised.

Sibton Park Manor House, Suffolk

High Georgian ceilings, period furniture, authentic interiors (even the wallpaper is listed), and a grand dining room and orangery, if you’re looking for luxury and space to spread out, this 14-bedroom manor is more than you could ask for.

Hotels

Their selection of hotels features the finest properties you could find in the UK, with a strong focus on charming, owner-led hotels. Think The Fish Hotel in The Cotswolds and Gleneagles in Scotland. All of the hotels in the collection are chosen based on their excellent locations, friendly service and, of course, their delicious food.

The Fife Arms, Cairngorms, Scotland

The Highlands is a breath of the freshest air at the best of times, but right now, it’s where we all need to be. The Fife Arms brings Scottish tradition and contemporary comfort together with a range of room options from the cosy Croft Rooms to the Scottish Culture Rooms that celebrate the country’s many illustrious artists, explorers and astronomers.

The Newt, Somerset

The sister hotel to Babylonstoren in South Africa, The Newt is an oasis in England’s West Country. A fusion of Georgian sophistication and understated simplicity, there are only 13 suites in the main house and a further 10 in the Stable Yard. The food is just as special, focussed on farm-to-table dishes that can be enjoyed within the glass walled Garden Café, with views over the orchards and walled parabola garden.

The Dorchester Collection

Nine iconic addresses make up the Dorchester Collection and two of our favourites are returning on 4 July. These are 45 Park Lane and Coworth Park (below) in Ascot, about one hour’s drive out of London.

Coworth Park, Ascot

Coworth Park meadows

The Dorchester Collection’s new Ultimate Staycation offer aims to give you the chance to enjoy England and its treasures and traditions, with the excitement of an international holiday, but without the logistics, language barrier or lengthy travel. To ensure your stay is as easy and stress-free as possible, early check-in and late check-out, as well as breakfast for two, are now included in the price of your room. Plus at Coworth, with its 240-acre playground of woodlands and fields, you’re more likely to run into a duck or horse than another hotel guest.

Riding will still be available for non-beginner guests

While the spa, pool and gym at Coworth will remain closed in accordance with government guidelines, the wellness offering has had an overhaul. Pilates, yoga, Qi-Gong, mindfulness & meditation, wellness walks and family fit camp will all be available to guests. This is on top of the usual onsite activities, such as croquet, tennis, and horse riding (for non-beginners).

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Inspiration on the French Riviera

So much more than just a coastline, the French Riviera is dotted with hidden gems steeped in local history, excellent cuisine and artists hideaways, discretely located alongside the region’s world-renowned glamour. Head inland from the waterfront bustle to explore towns immersed in rich Mediterranean culture, where pristine vineyards hug hillside contours and an array of artisan activity provides endless appeal.

It is no secret that the evocative Cote d’Azur has long been a big draw for artists and some resulting masterpieces have changed the face of art as we know it. These favoured haunts have aroused such passionate vision thanks to the peerless blue skies and vivid hues of sun, a fact easy to appreciate when watching the exquisite light flicker across the undulating coastline. Dramatic, diverse and ultimately picturesque, this area is home to numerous “villages perchés”; ancient hillside towns packed with thriving communities, where secluded luxury blends with ingenuity. Such unique enclaves of inspiration indeed project an inimitable pull, ready to enchant and beguile the senses of those who come to explore.

Eze

Found 425m above the azure sea, countryside charm exudes from ancient Eze. Centred around the ruins of a 12th century castle, an intricate labyrinth of medieval streets bursts with craft boutiques and art exhibitions. Overlooking magnificent villas festooned with bright bougainvillea, the Jardin Exotique is a haven of tranquillity, not to mention a horticulturalists’ dream, packed with a multitude of cacti, citrus trees and tropical plants. The stunning Chateau Eza hotel, a secluded 400-year-old property and former residence of a Swedish Prince, offers a one-star Michelin gourmet experience on the elegant terrace, high above the sparkling Med. For uber gastronomic dining, the two Michelin star La Chevre d’Or is a world-famous delight. Filled with olfactory delights, the Galimard Perfume Factory and Museum in Eze captures the nostalgia of a bygone era with antique perfume bottles and delicate fragrances locked within a magical environment; an opportunity to visit should not be missed.

Cimiez

Behind the buzzing town of Nice, the historic neighbourhood of lofty Cimiez is calm and secluded, wafted by gentle sea breezes and blessed with incredible views. A town once favoured by glamorous aristocrats, a must-see is the magnificent 17th century mansion of Musée Matisse. Home to the master himself, several of his major works are on display – both art lovers and the uninitiated alike will be captivated. Another surprise is the beautiful 16th century Franciscan monastery, filled with hundreds of items of art, a small museum and immaculate gardens. For those wanting to get away from it all, the lovely Cimiez park is ideal for relaxing beneath the olive trees or a stroll around the fragrant rose gardens; where during summer evenings there are often music concerts held here.

Biot

Charismatic Biot, in the hills between Antibes and Nice, offers a niche of delicate creativity positioned within robust stone fortifications. Here the world-renowned La Verrerie de Biot showcases the mesmerising glasswork trade, with accomplished technicians using the secrets of earth and fire to create objects of beauty. To fully master this skill takes over eight years and craftsmen must be determined, artistic and capable in order to produce the Biot signature bubble structures; each item they craft is a completely unique work of art.

A captivating place both inside and out, the Musee National Fernand-Leger displays prolific Leger’s enthralling progression from post-impressionism through Cubism to Tubism. A powerful collection of large and bright art pieces commands their own space in order to be fully appreciated; being there is an ultimately feel-good experience. The garden hosts many of this important French artist’s sculptures and ceramics, while nearby are equally impressive murals and mosaics displayed across external walls.

Antibes

Within the magnificent 17th century Chateau Grimaldi in Antibes, impressively positioned on the site of the ancient Greek city of Antipolis, Musée Picasso pays exceptional homage to the radical Spanish artist. This chateau hosted Picasso for a short period, where he found his artistic spirit was inspired by the remarkable light found in this exquisite seaside hamlet. The museum’s curator allowed Picasso to use the top floor as his studio, resulting in an incredible 23 paintings and 44 drawings. Upon leaving, Picasso donated his work to the museum, stipulating all should remain there permanently. Regularly visiting, he gradually expanded the broad collection, donating numerous drawings, prints, paintings and ceramics over time. This seaside hamlet was the first museum in the world to be dedicated to Picasso’s work.

Saint-Paul de Vence

Situated on the Colline des Gardettes overlooking picturesque Saint-Paul de Vence, the Maeght Foundation is a world-leading private institution and modern art gallery. Designed by Josep Lluís Sert, a variety of renowned painters and sculptors collaborated with the Catalan architect to create a place where art, nature and architecture blend in perfect harmony. With diverse works of art from the 20th century and contemporary artists such as Georges Braque, Marc Chagall and Joan Miro, this exceptional site contains some of the most important collections in Europe.

Not just limited to simply visual delights, a reputation for culinary ingenuity sees visitors flock to the French Riviera to sample a variety of mouth-watering and colourful cuisine, further enhanced by the accompaniment of award-winning wines and local cheeses. An appreciation for food and fine dining runs in the veins of every French man and woman, with outstanding regional ingredients cultivated with pride; it is no wonder many illustrious chefs hail from this epicurean centre, their gastronomy revered the world over.

Mougins

Mougins, positioned between Cannes and Grasse, rises in a corkscrew of enchanting cobbled streets. The historic centre is awash with quaint alleyways adorned with fountains and statues, while artists’ studios blend into a backdrop of lush gardens. Having become known as a centre of gastronomy, Mougins is home to a myriad of magnificent restaurants, including those with Michelin stars, not forgetting their wonderful food festival each year.

A highly attractive aspect in the village are the trees that grow through restaurant terraces in the main square, creating their very own artistic imprint. At the heart is the picturesque Vieux Village, offering spectacular views over Cannes and Grasse with an international reputation for its gourmet cuisine, where great chefs such as Roger Vergé and Alain Ducasse managed restaurants. Firm links with the art world endures: Mougins has been frequented and inhabited by many artists and celebrities such as Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Man Ray and Winston Churchill, and now showcases 30 art galleries and museums. It’s most famous resident, Pablo Picasso, spent the last 12 years of his life living here.

Port Grimaud

Often referred to as “Little Venice”, relaxed Port Grimaud sits on the doorstep of buzzing St Tropez, superbly combining glorious Riviera beauty with the provincial charm found in Venice. This picturesque mini port offers diverse eateries serving high-quality cuisine to tantalise the taste-buds in a scenic setting. Head inland to the medieval city of Grimaud itself, where thriving galleries and studios have arisen in this charming location filled with motivation for painters, sculptors and writers.

Nestled just away from the glittering coastline, the inspired seclusion and unexpected experiences of these hidden Riviera charms are just a small step away from universal harbourside glam. As Greta Garbo once said, “I want to be alone” – discover the Cote d’Azur lesser-known spots where your wish may come true.

Nicholas Dean is Managing Partner of Ocean Independence. Ocean Independence is a global leader in luxury yachting, providing a bespoke experience across yacht charter, sales and management.

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“Success always demands a greater effort.” - Winston Churchill Winston Churchill, one of the greatest orators in modern history, often spoke about success in life and politics. He was frequently misquoted on the subject, too. But we do know that he said, “Success always demands a greater effort,” as he wrote it in December 1940 to Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies, while discussing troop deployments around the world and his plan to “gather a very large army representing the whole empire.” Ultimately, few people were more inspiring or influential in World War II than Churchill, in what was one of the most important and necessary successes in human history: victory against Nazi Germany and the Axis forces. #inspiringquotes (at Hardin’s Hideaway) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cho56U2uNpA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton are delighted to announce a new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s family classic, “THE JUNGLE BOOK”. The production will premiere at Royal & Derngate, Northampton from Tuesday 28 November until Sunday 31 December 2017 and will then embark on a UK national tour from Thursday 25 January 2018 beginning at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Originally written in 1894, Kipling’s beloved tale will be reimagined with a brand new score and script, exploring the universal themes of family, belonging and identity.

“THE JUNGLE BOOK” tells of Mowgli the man cub who battles for survival in this heart-warming coming-of-age story about a boy raised by wolves in the jungle. With the help of his animal friends, including Bagheera the panther, Balloo the bear and Kaa the python, Mowgli outwits the cruel and powerful tiger, Shere Khan, and learns the law of the jungle.

Cast includes Rachel Dawson as ‘Kaa Grey’, Lloyd Gorman as ‘Shere Khan’, TJ Holmes as ‘Hiran’, Avita Jay as ‘Raksha’, Keziah Joseph as ‘Mowgli’, Dyfrig Morris as ‘Balloo’, Deborah Oyelade as ‘Bagheera’ and Tripti Tripuraneni as ‘Akala’. They are joined by Ruri James and Chipo Kureya in the ensemble.

The award winning creative team bringing Kipling’s timeless story to the stage includes playwright Jessica Swale, director Max Webster and internationally renowned songwriter Joe Stilgoe.

Playwright Jessica Swale will be adapting the story for the stage. Her previous acclaimed play “Nell Gwynn” won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2016.

Max Webster directed Dr Seuss’ “The Lorax” at the Old Vic, which was nominated for Best Entertainment and Family Show at the 2016 Olivier Awards.

Jessica Swale¸ writer, said “I jumped at the chance to adapt “THE JUNGLE BOOK” because it’s such a vivid world- yet, for a writer, there’s so much opportunity to imagine the jungle afresh. Part of the book’s enduring appeal is that the jungle can be anything we choose. It’s a playground, a school, a hideaway, an adventure, so I’ve enjoyed exploring what sort of place this mysterious, delightful, sometimes scary place might be- and what better way to do that than with Max Webster, one of the most inventive and imaginative directors working today.

��I loved the characters as Kipling wrote them, but wanted to find new voices which resonate now- funny, bright, dynamic voices, with a little more wit, and greater diversity, in terms of place, tone, gender and culture. It’s a funny, heart-filled roller coaster of a journey which, I hope, will transport the audience right round the world and back again”.

Director, Max Webster, said “THE JUNGLE BOOK” was an instant classic when it was written over a hundred years ago with its story of Mowgli finding his path through the jungle. Each generation has re imagined this story as their own, and now Jess Swale brings it right up to date in a hilarious and action-packed version for the twenty first century. With wonderful songs by the jazz legend Joe Stilgoe, and packed with adventure, humour and magic this classic tale will tickle the tales of all the family. I am delighted to be working alongside Jessica, Joe, Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal & Derngate to bring this vivid adaptation to the stage”.

Completing the creative team is set and costume designer Peter McKintosh, musical supervision from Paul Herbert, movement direction by Lizzi Gee, lighting design by Charles Balfour, puppetry design and direction by Nick Barnes and fight direction by Kate Waters.

Children’s Touring Partnership is led by Fiery Angel and Chichester Festival Theatre. Previous productions include the award winning West End and UK tour production of “Goodnight Mister Tom” and most recently the UK touring production of Michael Morpurgo’s “Running Wild”.

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Catch Michale Graves LIVE on "The Beginning of the End Fall Tour 2017"

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Former Misfits front-man Michale Graves is gearing up to hit the road for his 80+ show, 3 months long The Beginning of the End Fall Tour 2017. Launching September 8 in Elmhurst, NY, the tour criss-crosses the US twice before winding down in Jamestown, NY on December 23rd.

A deplorable tour for deplorable people. We are soldiers of the culture war, fighting an information war and making punk rock great again…it’s the beginning of the end ~ Michale Graves

Beginning of the End Fall Tour 2017 Dates:  09/08 @ Blackthorne 51 – Elmhurst, NY  09/14 @ Whiskey Barrel – Haverhill, MA  09/15 @ Empire Live Music & Events – Portland, ME  09/16 @ The Depot – York, PA  09/17 @ The Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY  09/21 @ Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ  09/22 @ Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ  09/23 @ Revolution Bar & Music Hall – Amityville, NY  09/24 @ Fish Head Cantina – Halethorpe, MD  09/27 @ Reggie’s 42nd St.Tavern – Fayetville, NC  09/29 @ Hideaway – Johnson City, TN  09/30 @ Open Chord / All Things Music – Knoxville, TN  10/01 @ TBA – Newport, KY  10/03 @ TBA – KY/OH  10/05 @ TBA – Beckley, WV  10/06 @ One Center Square – Easton, PA  10/07 @ McGarvey’s – Altoona, PA  10/08 @ Levels Bar & Grill – Scranton, PA  10/10 @ TBA – Chesterfield, MI  10/11 @ Mohawk Place – Buffalo, NY  10/12 @ Northside Yacht Club (NSYC) – Cincinnati, OH  10/13 @ Music Lynxx – Mentor On Lake, OH  10/14 @ Frankies Inner City – Toledo, OK  10/15 @ Lafayette Theatre & Events Center – Lafayette, IN  10/16 @ Curve Inn – Springfield, IL  10/17 @ Penney Road Pub – Barrington, IL  10/18 @ Vintage Villains Venue – Danville, IL  10/19 @ The Warehouse – LaCrosse, WI  10/20 @ Amsterdam Bar and Hall – St. Paul, MN  10/21 @ The Nestor Tavern – Fargo, ND  10/23 @ Z Bar & Night Club – Spearfish, SD  10/24 @ Hall of Champions – Casper, WY  10/25 @ Funk N Dive Bar – Ogden, UT  10/26 @ Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV 

10/27 @ Whiskey A Go Go – Hollywood, CA  10/28 @ Whiskey A Go Go – Hollywood, CA  10/29 @ The Loudhouse Rock & Roll Bar  10/30 @ The Lowbrow Palace – El Paso, TX  11/01 @ Rail Club – Ft. Worth, TX  11/02 @ Wax Club Lounge – San Antonio, TX  11/03 @ Boozerz Rock Club – Corpus Christi, TX  11/04 @ 18th St. Pier, Bar & Grill – San Leon, TX  11/08 @ Churchill’s Pub – Miami, FL  11/09 @ Bombshells – Orlando, FL  11/10 @ Brewtarian – Suart, FL  11/10 SUART, FL @ BREW.ETARIAN  11/11 @ The Warrior – Tallahassee, FL  11/12 @ The Radio Room – Greenville, SC  11/14 @ The Rabbit Hole – Charlotte, NC  11/15 @ Vatican Bistro & Venue – Winchester, VA  11/17 @ The Brighton Bar – New Jersey, NJ  11/18 @ TBA – Poughkeepsie, NY  11/24 @ Connie’s Ric Rac – Philadelphia, PA  11/25 @ TBA – Lakewood, OH  11/26 @ TBA – Columbus, OH  11/27 @ TBA – Fort Wayne, IN  11/28 @ TBA – South Bend, IN  11/29 @ TBA – LaCrosse, WI  11/30 @ TBA – Mankato, MN  12/01 @ TBA – Mandan, ND  12/02 @ TBA – Fargo, ND  12/03 @ TBA – Billings, MT  12/04 @ TBA – Whitefish, MT  12/05 @ Pinnacle – Spokane, WA  12/06 @ Studio Seven – Seattle, WA  12/07 @ Rock Hard PDX – Portland, OR  12/08 @ The Domino Room – Bend, OR  12/09 @ TBA – Sacramento, Ca  12/10 @ TBA – Reno, NV  12/11 @ Liquid Joe’s – Salt Lake City, UT 

12/12 @ TBA – Carbondale, CO  12/13 @ Herman’s Hideaway – Denver, CO  12/14 @ TBA – Colorado Springs, CO  12/15 @ TBA – Emporia, KS  12/16 @ Knuckleheads Salon – Kansas City, MO  12/17 @ TBA – Tulsa, OK  12/18 @ CAFÉ ACOUSTIC – St. Joseph, MO  12/19 @ TBA – St. Louis, MO  12/20 @ TBA – Louisville, KY  12/21 @ TBA – Dayton, OH  12/22 @ TBA – Canton, OH  12/23 @ TBA – Jamestown, NY  * Acoustic

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