THE SONGS Paul Quarrington Solo CD out June 8
May 20, 2010
A beautiful collection of songs by renowned Canadian songwriter and author Paul Quarrington. Upon learning he had lung cancer in May 2009, Paul set about living life to the fullest and channeling his creative energy into the completion of many artistic endeavours. This included a third album with the band Porkbelly Futures, his memoir Cigar Box Banjo for Greystone Books, the documentary film inspired by the book Paul Quarrington: Life in Music (BookShorts / CTV Bravo) and this album that would become his only solo release.
Paul Quarrington – The Songs will be available in stores on June 8 2010.
Track Listing:
- All The Stars
- Friendly
- This Old Body
- Over Yonder
- Lake Effect Snow
- Celestial Navigation
- Wherever You Go
- Hey Hollywood
- The Valley Below
- Sheralee
- A Waltz At 3 AM
- The Weight of Wings
- Big Ol’ Bass
- Hello Jim
A beautiful gift of tickets from New York fans of Porkbelly Futures
April 9, 2010
News of the Tribute has reached fans from London to Guelph to Hamilton and even New York City! We just received a donation of ten tickets from a lovely lady and her husband who can’t be at the Tribute themselves, but wanted to express there support and appreciation. Sue Hunter and her husband were on t…he East Coast this past summer, saw the Porkbelly Futures play in Fredericton and again in Halifax. They fell in love with the band, and just now this moment bought a block of ten tickets to help artists and young people who might not otherwise attend, come to the Tribute.
The Porkbellys, in fact all of the artists on stage have been rehearsing all week, and will continue through the weekend. By all accounts, the new songs by Dave Bidini, Dorothy Bennie, Tony Quarrington and Dan Hill are amazing, rocking, ribald and just plain great. Our actors are reading their lines for the presentations from King Leary and The Ravine, and Baldini the amazing magician is getting ready by opening a huge show for Haim Goldberg’s “Mentalism” show tomorrow night at the King Edward Hotel.
Many thanks to the journalists and bloggers that are helping us spread the word — here’s a link to Errol Nazareth’s column – printed in the SUN newspapers as well as his blog – just out today >> http://musicinthemessage.blogspot.com/
Last minute ticket buyers should hustle over to TicketBreak or email Judith@bookshorts.com to ensure against disappointment!
Porkbelly Futures on Stage for Quarrington Tribute April 13
March 28, 2010
Porkbelly Futures will perform at the upcoming Concert-Performance-Magic Show with the high-energy line-up of Martin Worthy on drums and vocals, Stuart Laughton on guitars, mandolin, harmonica, pedal steel, trumpet, and vocals, Teddy Leonard on guitar, Chas Elliott on bass, Megan Worthy on vocals, and Rebecca Campbell on vocals, percussion, melodica, and guitar. David Gray will also join the band for this gig.
The band will perform familiar Porkbelly favourites, plus “Are You Ready” with guest Dan Hill; it’s a song co-written by Paul, Martin Worthy and Dan this past year. The song represents a central theme in the documentary “Paul Quarrington: Life in Music” to premiere on CTV Bravo May 30, 2010.
The Porkbellys will hit the road later this year in support of with their next CD release – watch for dates at the Leacock Festival (July 25, Orillia) and more on their website >> http://www.porkbellys.com
PAUL QUARRINGTON TRIBUTE APRIL 13, 2010
February 28, 2010
Celebrating his Life with Music, Theatre, Literature, Magic, and Sport
Friends and family celebrate the works of renaissance artist Paul Quarrington, featuring live music and theatrical presentations of his literary works, sprinkled with a touch of Magic and Sport. Host Barbara Budd will introduce featured artists including Joel Quarrington, Tony Quarrington, Porkbelly Futures, BidiniBand, Soul Stew, Baldini the Magician, Dan Hill, Melanie Doane, Joe Hall, Jim Cuddy, Anne Lindsay, and more!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – Doors at 7:00pm
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
TICKETS:
General Admission – $35.00 in advance (plus Service Fee)
MORE at the door!
Ultra Ticket Package – $95.00
Only available by calling 416-519-0806
Includes: PQ’s newest Book, CD & DVD. This offer is ONLY available in advance of the event!!
Produced by
Judith Keenan and Rebecca Campbell
In Collaboration with
BookShorts, CTV Bravo!, Cordova Bay Entertainment, Greystone Books
Profits of the Event Contributed to
Quarrington Arts Society
Paul Quarrington
Paul Quarrington is a Canadian artist who defied creative pigeon-holes to become celebrated in many disciplines
- music, film, television, theatre, journalism, education – while pouring out novels and books of non-fiction in Canada and abroad. Paul passed away on January 21, 2010; he was 56.
BookShorts Inc.
BookShorts Inc. produces screen-based media specializing in content inspired by authors, books and publishing.
The media is distributed via television broadcast, Internet, live events, film festivals and other multi-platform promotions. BookShorts’ Judith Keenan is the Producer of the documentary film “Paul Quarrington: Life in Music,” a cinematic essay featuring this prolific artist as he comes to terms with his life and death through the power of music.
CTV Bravo!
Bravo! is an oasis in the television landscape where viewers make a regular appointment with the arts.
Whether it’s a classic opera, an art documentary, a performance in the Concert Hall, or a cutting-edge film,
Bravo! gives viewers an opportunity for enriching and thought-provoking experiences.
Bravo! is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premiere multi-media company.
“Paul Quarrington: Life in Music” will air on the channel on May 30, 2010.
More info at http://www.bravo.ca
More info at www.bookshorts.com
Cordova Bay Entertainment
Cordova Bay Entertainment Group, Inc was founded in Victoria, BC in 1998. As an independent label, our philosophy is to form a partnership with each of our artists to effectively promote their music to the world. In its lifetime, Cordova Bay has put out records that span the genres of Rock, Pop, Blues, Folk and Jazz the common ground always being a dedication to great music, good relations and new ideas.
Cordova Bay will release ” Paul Quarrington: The Songs” his only solo recording, on May 25, 2010.
More info at http://www.cordovabay.com
Greystone Books
Greystone Books has been publishing textual and illustrated books of the highest quality since 1993. Under the guidance of Rob Sanders, the company has become a leading publisher of books about nature and the environment, travel books, guidebooks, and books about sports, popular culture, and current issues. It is a division of D&M Publishers, one of the largest independent publishing houses in Canada. Greystone will publish Paul Quarrington’s memoir “Cigar Box Banjo: Notes on Music and Life” with an accompanying multi-media CD-ROM on May 29, 2010.
More info at http://www.dmpibooks.com/book/cigar-box-banjo
Porkbelly Futures in the London Free Press
December 7, 2009
Porkbelly Futures’ frontperson Paul Quarrington is enjoying the good things.
Barbecue and recording in Nashville for Quarrington the songwriter. More honours for Quarrington, the author. A film about his life in music. More recording in the GTA for Quarrington and his Porkbelly Futures bandmates. A PBF gig tonight at the London Music Club, the Toronto band’s home away from home.
To read the rest of the this article by James Reaney in the London Free Press, please visit www.lfpress.com
Porkbelly Futures December Shows
December 2, 2009
Paul Quarrington and the Porkbelly Futures are kicking off December right with a couple of very exciting appearances this weekend, so mark your calendars and arrive early because they are sure to be popular events!
-????????? Friday December 4th, PBF is playing a FREE show at 9:30pm at the Dora Keogh Irish Pub located at 141 Danforth Ave. in Toronto. For more details visit their website at ?http://allens.to/dora/ or call them at 416-778-1804.
-????????? Saturday December 5th, for just $15 you can catch PBF in London, Ontario at 7:30pm at The London Music Club located at 470 Colborne St. For more details visit http://www.londonmusicclub.150m.com/ or call 519-640-6996.
Porkbellys Kick Off Doors Open
May 24, 2009
Doors Open Toronto kicked off on Friday, May 22 with festivities at the Royal Ontario Museum.? Mayor David Miller and host Mary Ito of CBC Radio One 99.1 FM launched the 10th anniversary celebrations that begin with middle-eastern music from Maza Meze, Lit City readings and a panel with authors Dionne Brand, Barry Callaghan, Amy Lavender Harris and Paul Quarrington, as well as a concert by Porkbelly Futures.
(c) 2009 BookShorts Inc. With thanks to Doors Open Toronto; Event Produced by City of Toronto and Toronto 175 (toronto.ca/175) More about Porkbelly Futures www.porkbellys.com
The Great Depression is Here!
January 29, 2009
At the Porkbelly’s gig at Hugh’s Room on Saturday Night, we’re going to feature “The Great Depression,” our highly talented horn section. (That’s what we’ve always called our highly talented horn section. It’s just a complete whacky coincidence that there is actually a Great Depression happening!) They include Al Kay (trombone & euphonium), Vern Dorge (saxophone & clarinet) and Brian O’Kane (trumpet.)
NOW we’re having fun!!
Porkbelly Futures with Sweet Daddy Siki
November 30, 2008
“A lot of people try to copy me, but there’s only one Niagara Falls and only one Mona Lisa. And there’s only one Mr. Irresistible — Sweet Daddy Siki.”
Listen at http://www.myspace.com/porkbellys
Canadian Songbook: Songs & Stories w/ McLaughlin, Quarrington, Fearing, McClelland
November 29, 2008
Dec 27 … Sharing songs and stories in an intimate acoustic setting.?? CBC Radio 2 and True North Records present THE CANADIAN SONGBOOK, with Murray McLauchlan, Stephen Fearing, Catherine MacLellan, Paul Quarrington (Toronto) and Lynn Miles (Ottawa), Sat., Dec 27, 9 PM, at the Music Hall in Toronto
Sun., Dec 28, 8 PM, at Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa
ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH ? 12 NOON
Paul Quarrington is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, clarinet, squeeze box, bass, harp, and piano. He is also the author of the Governor General’s Award-winning novel, Whale Music. Quarrington currently performs with the acclaimed blues-based group, Porkbelly Futures. Appearing in Toronto concert only.
Murray McLauchlan is a multiple Juno award winner and a member of the Order of Canada. He began performing in coffee houses around Toronto?s Yorkville area in the 1960s. Mclauchlan has released 18 albums, has had songs covered by the likes of Tom Rush, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings, he has hosted a weekly radio program on CBC, is an avid lover of aviation and is considered to be one of the most important figures in Canadian folk music.Stephen Fearing released his debut recording over 20 years ago and has since earned a loyal following throughout North America and internationally. He has released eight solo recordings and is a member of roots, folk super group Blackie and The Rodeo Kings. The incredible quality of work produced over Stephen Fearing?s two decades plus career has earned him a West Coast Music Award for Best Folk Music Recording and a Juno Award in 2007 for his solo recording, Yellowjacket.
Catherine MacLellan is a Maritimes-based singer-songwriter whose music is steeped in the Canadian folk tradition and whose songs are hauntingly intimate and powerful. MacLellan has won six PEI Music Awards and earned multiple East Coast Music award nominations in 2006 and 2007. Her work is characteristic of the work of many of the singer/songwriters Catherine cites as influences and inspirations – artists such as Joni Mitchell, Nanci Griffith, and Townes Van Zandt. Catherine?s new album, Church Bell Blues, was voted ?Critics Favorite New Discoveries? in Canadian folk magazine Penguin Eggs.
Lynn Miles grew up in a musical home and has been a musical force since she was a baby. Her mother recalled once that she knew when Lynn had finally fallen asleep in her crib: Lynn stopped singing. Miles? career has seen her move from Ottawa to Nashville to Los Angeles and back to Ottawa again. She won a Juno award in 2003 for her CD, Unravel, and a Canadian Folk Award for the CD, Love Sweet Love, in 2005. Appearing in Ottawa concert only.
For more information about this event and the artists performing, and other special ticket packages, visit http://www.thecanadiansongbook.ca.
Media Contact:
Sarah French
True North Records
905-278-8883, Ext. 234
