Riot Nrrd

Hey There Pearls,

Coming up Live at The Pearl Company on June the 6th is Riot Nrrd! This weekend is the Cd release party for the fantastic Riot Nrrd! We are super excited about this release! It is sure to be fantastic! Here is a bit more about the show.

Riot Nrrd is a Hamilton-based musician, (aka Conrad Sichler,  a holistic medicine practitioner) belting out his own folk-pop-punk punk his own, or Can-rock with a band. This is music for people who think too much. Among his influences are Billy Bragg, The Weakerthans, The Replacements, The recording band is Bob Doidge (bass and more!), Danny Lockwood (Drums), Frank Koren (electric guitars), Amy King (back-up vocals, piano), Vince Rinaldo (keys), and Neil Nikafor (bass on some songs). And oh, Conrad Sichler (vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, back-up vocals, song-writing, masterminding). The album was recorded in Hamilton at Grant Avenue Studios with Bob Doidge producing, What's particularly endearing about Riot Nrrd is that the music is not over- produced, dolled drivel. It's raw, unadulterated feeling expressed through fun folk-rock.


Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:30pm. The Opening act is Dave Gould. Tickets are $15 at the door (with CD: $25 admission, $20 for students/ retired/ fixed income) Riot Nrrd will be starting at 9:30pm.

Check out the Riot Nrrd facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/riotnrrdmusic
Find The Pearl Company online: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Social Animals

Hey there Pearls!

 Coming up live at the Pearl Company Saturday June 7 is Social Animal! Join us for this very special debut of their new album, Innominate! This is sure to be a fun evening that you definitely don`t want to miss! Here is a bit more about This group and their show!

The band evolved from the song-writing of Chris and Christa Bradbury, a couple from opposite sides of the globe, who met by chance, fell in love and were drawn into sharing their passion for music. The band is a collective of talent with the duo supported by the heavy groove of David Guild. The electro-acoustic instrumentation is perfectly balanced by the powerful and dynamic rasp of Christa's bluesy vocals. the band's stage presence elicits the use of superlatives. for example: "larger than life", "gave me goose bumps", and "mind blowing!" Overseeing the development of the sound and the recording of their debut album is the Spectrebox production team made up of Dave Guild, and Producer Jordan Abraham. Social Animals are; Chris (Acoustic & Electric guitars, Vocals) and Christa Bradbury (Lead Vocals, Keyboards), Dave Guild (drums), Geoff Hilbka (Guitar, Vocals), and Jarrod Ross (Bass). Brothers and sisters, you are about to be Socialized!

This is sure to be a great show that you really don`t want to miss out on! The show is open to all ages with doors OPENING AT 8:00 pm with the show starting at 9:00 pm. Tickets are being sold for $10. CD`s will be available at the show! Hope to see you there!

 Until Next Time!!

Get Your Tickets Here! http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10790/
Visit the Social Animals web site: www.socialanimals.ca
Find The Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

60 Days of Summer

Hey there Pearls!

Coming up Live at the Pearl Company on Friday May 30 to June 1 is the fantastic play 60 Days of Summer! This Eco Theater project has emerged from a partnership between Scene Change and Environment Hamilton. This show is sure to be a great one! Here is a bit about what it's about!

Written by local students and teachers , 60 Days of Summer is a  story which follows the misadventures of a group of students who attempt to live a full summer with no eco- footprint. Earth is personified through song and movement. Packed with interpersonal tensions, dream sequences and plot twists, the outcome is not what the students expect.
" 60 days of Summer takes us on a theatrical adventures where young people challenge themselves to leave "no impact" on the earth- not just for 'Earth Hour'- but for an entire summer. The variety of backgrounds and world experience in this diverse cast allows them to explore some tough questions about the price of climate change and who pays. Infused with music, dance, and Eco-Inventions- the play has something for everyone in this fun, at times whacky, but ultimately inspiring production. Leaving "no-impact" on the earth- leaves a lasting impact on the audience!" ~ Catherine Silverglen (OCT)
Scene Change theater projects tell stories about inspiring young people who step up to the plate and do what they can do to build a more just and compassionate world. These stories help us re-imagine what the world can look like and remind us of the great things we can do in the world.

This show is sure to be fantastic! Be sure to make your way down to come and see it! The show dates are as follows: Friday May 30 @ 12:30 pm. Saturday May 31 @ 7 pm. Sunday June 1 @ 2:30 pm. Tickets are being sold for $10 for all students, $15 adults, and $5 for all tickets on Friday May 30th.

Find The Scene Change Online: http://www.scenechange.ca/
Find The Eco-Theater Online: http://environmenthamilton.org/view/page/eco_theatre\
Find The Pearl Company:  http://thepearlcompany.ca/

The Pearl Company Presents: Learie McNicolls: Resurrection

Hey there Pearls!

Coming up Live at the Pearl Company on May 22- 24 is Learie McNicolls! Learie has a jam packed show for us, and he's been working up a storm with practicing. This show has been Written, Directed, Chorepgraphed and performed by : Learie McNicolls.  It's sure to be a great show! Here is a bit about who Learie and his show!

Classical Dancer Learie Mcnicolls performs his magnum opus about Redemption and the resurrection of one's Soul. The evidence is in the body. That body never forgets. God bless. "For 40 years I walked in anger, slept in anger, spoke in anger, danced in anger and no one noticed..... not even me. we speak if the roots of a Culture.... a Tradition...... Source of a river. This then is my Source. Where Anger hibernated for crazed Decades and caused untold grief and suffering. So I beat myself up. This Dancer became internalized like a crazed Demon and pummeled me like a boxer, who I recognized as The Trickster in us all. The Voices in my head deserve a  response. I answer back. They are silent." 

This show is being Co- Directed by Gary Santucci , and the Original Score is by Learie McNicolls. These shows start at 8 pm and the doors open at 7:30pm so make sure your here early to get a great seat! Tickets will be sold for $20 and on the 22 it will be PWYC.

Until Next Time!

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/list.php?keywords=The+Pearl+Company

Find Him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.seven.5?fref=ts

Find The Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Latin American

Hey there Pearls!

Coming up live at the Pearl Company THIS WEEKEND is the celebration of Latin American Art in Hamilton: May 16 and 17. It's going to be  jam packed weekend that you don't want to miss! This is gonna be going on all weekend so make sure you come on out! Here is a bit about what is going to be happening for this weekends shows.

Friday may 16th at 8pm is spanjazz ( see spanjazz post for more information)

Saturday, May 17: 12:00- 5:00 pm: Opening! Casa Mansang: Casa Mansang features the art of artists and artisans from South and Central America; also guest exhibitions of local established artists. The gallery is packed with gloriously colorful and upbeat art, jewelry.'art wear', and curiosities, perfect for gifts and for just plain decorating! If you want to be cheered by a vibrant and eye-catching display, check out the Facebook site: http://on.fb.me/1erirvw or come on by!

Saturday, May 17: 8:00 pm. Music Gala with Singer, Idlid Parra. Dancing to follow!! $15.00/ $10.00 for all students, artists and seniors. Idalid Parra is a Colombian singer with a deep understanding of the roots of Ranchers music. She started singing at the age of 6, performing in social events, weddings, birthdays, shows, competitions. This talented, friendly, and fun singer also loves to dance, and is an equally capable artist drawing faces and places. she is active in the AFH Fraternity Hispanic Association in Canada. http://www.facebook.com/lindaforever?fref=ts&ref=br_tf This is an event with latin American Artists. dancing can break out at any time but especially after Idalid sings!! or maybe during....

As you can see this weekend is going to be super busy! make sure you stop by to see what's happening ! Until Next Time!!!

Find the Pearl Company online: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

SpanJazz

Hey there Pearls!

Coming up on May 16 Live at the Pearl Company is Spanjazz! We are super excited to have this group come back to grace the stage yet again! We have had some amazing shows whenever these guys come here to play! It is defiantly a must see show! Here is a bit about who this group is!

An evening of Original Jazz Compositions: Inspired by world beat rhythms and composed by Gary Santucci: with Jordan Abraham- Keyboards; Steve Wilson- Drums; Brandon Walker- Mulit-reeds; Ian McGillivary- Trumpet; James Gannett- Bass; Gary Santucci- Guitar. The Pearl Music Collective encourages the creation, performance, and presintation of new instrumental music drawn from the influences of Jazz, Classical and World Beat Music. Post performance reception.

This show is sure to be fantastic! So be sure to get your tickets now so that you don't end up missing out! Tickets will be $15 general admission and $10 for all students, artists, and seniors! The show starts at 8:00pm and the doors will open at 7:00 pm. Be sure to get here early so that you can get great seats!

Until Next Time!!

Buy Your tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10738/
Find Them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/273887149457128/

Find The Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Dave Gould

Hey There Pearls,

Coming up LIVE at The Pearl Company is Dave Gould's AUDIOTORUM sound & arts show! Opening Concert on May 10. This man is extremely talented in what he does! Creativity is his game, and he is definitely one of the top contenders! Here is a bit about who he is and what the show will be like.

Dave Gould is creating an exhibition at the Pearl Company Gallery featuring his entire collection of musical inventions. Are they musical instruments or sound sculptures? (Maybe a bit of both) The Opening Concert (May 10th) will feature special guests including Orange McFarland, Gary Santucci and Chris Cracknell (Uncle Ghastly). The Pearl Company stage is an acoustically amazing opportunity to experience these sound inventions. The show will include Dave's Infamous toileteering where he performs a blistering solo on an antique toilet rigged with pickups, smoke, and lights. Chris Cracknell will play his Hubjo (a hubcap with two strings and a stick). Gary Santucci will create soundscapes with his multi pickup and stringed Hobittar. These eclectic and versatile musicians will improvise their way around this array of cool sounding oddities.

Tickets will be $15 general and $10 for students/ artists/ and seniors. The show will be starting at 8:00 pm with doors opening at 7:30 pm.

There will be a Closing Party and Social on June 14th. Open invite to improvise with sound. This will be a fun open jam social that will include refreshments and food where everyone will have a chance to explore the instruments and experience their sounds in a hands-on, collaborative live setting. This event will be starting at 8 pm and doors will be opening at 7:30 pm. Tickets are Pay What You Can so don't let money be the thing that holds you back! Come on down to enjoy hearing and playing some fantastic music!

"Voodoo-influenced, maritime country with hints of electro-acoustic experimentation" BROKEN PENCIL MAGAZINE- Toronto. "......a high degree of musicianship. These aren't "joke" songs but witty, sometimes strange, interesting, catchy numbers. The guitar and vocal work are superb. There's even a bit of an edgy, alternative vibe at play here." HAMILTON BLUES LOVERS.

Until Next Time!

For more information and videos are available at: www.reverbnation.com/davegould
Please email or call Dave for more information: 905- 537- 0463 or daverobgould@gmail.com

Find him on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFOoCmBF-cc

FInd the Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Poor Angus

Hey There Pearls,

Coming up at the Pearl Company on Friday, May 9th is Poor Angus! If you like Celtic music or music of any kind then you don't want to miss this! This group is fantastic and have an amazing show planned for us! Here is a bit about who they are!

A Hamilton-based Celtic ensemble mixing the music of past and present with dynamic arrangements of traditional and original Scottish, Irish, and East Coast pieces. They've shared the stage with the likes of Blue Rodeo, Kathleen Edwards, and the Proclaimers. Featuring Ross Griffiths' masterful high; and uillean piping and tin whistles, the virtuoso fiddling of Andrew Bryan, The great sense of melody and lyricism of Joel Guenther on rhythm guitar and vocals, the bodhran, guitar and mandolin of Brian LeBlanc, with bass an d keyboard player DJ Moons. Poor Angus is noted especially for their foot stomping vocal harmony. Their first album in 2007, won the Hamilton Music award for Folk/ Traditional Album of the Year; Their second album, "prime Cuts", also won the 2009 HMA for Folk/Traditional Album of the Year! Greg Quill of the Toronto Star noted: " Deftly executed instrumental ballads, jigs and reels..."

Tickets are being sold for $20 at the door and $15 for all artists, students, and seniors. The Show will be staring at 8:00 pm and the doors will be opening up at 7:30 pm. Get here early so that you can get a great seat and relax! This show is sure to be amazing, so don't miss out!

Until Next Time!!

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10633/
Reserve your tickets by emailing us: info@thepearlcompany.ca

Find Poor Angus online: www.poorangus.com
Find Them on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnKXQIOSHIA

Find The Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Doors Open Hamilton!

Hey there Pearls!

This weekend at the Pearl Company is Doors Open! May 3 and 4 from 11 to 4pm! come on by to see us! we will be having performances going during this time! Here is some of what will be happening here!

3rd Annual Ladybird Spring Fair! The fine musicians and human beings who make up Ladybird Sanctuary (Melissa McLelland, Lisa Winn, Janine Stoll) will fill the place with music, food, and fun! Come on out and enjoy. All to benefit Ladybird Animal Sanctuary and the rescued animals in their care! The fair was great fun last year and absolutely packed with people, happenings, food, crafts, and entertainment. Bring your faimily to the fair and help Ladybird rescue animals in your community! Donations are: " Pay What You Wish". www.ladybirdsanctuary.com

Dave Gould will be presenting his unique and uniquely fashioned musical instruments. Based on the fact that you can make music with just about anything, Dave lets his imagination and his musical skills run riot. Seeing- and hearing- will be believing. www.reverbnation.com/davegould

Tours will be provided showing off the three floors of the exciting and distinctive building that is The Pearl Company. Comprising the Concert Hall the is considered one of the acoustically-finest rooms on the planet; the unique tiered black box theater-in-the-round that is getting so much attention these days; the art that is hung in the three galleries; the ambiance which is so often called 'New York' and is valued as almost impossible to find any more! It's here; in Hamilton. Come Visit! http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Performing:
Saturday 1 & 3pm:
Highly-touted ensemble, The DoneFors showcase an eclectic style they term 'Canadian vanguard', and which incorporates jazz, pop, rock, world and roots elements.
Singer/songwriter Janine Stoll has an expressive versatile voice, and horns pump up the sound brilliantly.

Sunday 1 & 3pm :
Mimi Shaw is a local emerging solo roots artist. She has been performing for many years as a singer/songwriter and as a member of several local bands most recently, The Highnote Ramblers. Deeply influenced by Canadian folk and Americana roots artists, she creates a sound that evokes characteristics of both styles. Her band was voted one of CBC's top 10 picks for Hamilton's Supercrawl 2012.

Gary Santucci: Original Compositions for Solo Guitar

Hey There Pearls!

Coming up Live at the Pearl Company on May 3 Gary Santucci with original compositions for solo guitar! You may know Gary from his work behind the scenes here at The Pearl Company, or you may know him from his amazing guitar work! Either way, you should defiantly come and see this show! Here is a bit about what this show will be like:

Fans have been complaining that Gary doesn't play enough music; he's too busy running The Pearl... here is your response! You are all invited to an intimate evening of guitar music: Classical guitar, World music, and original compositions from Gary Santucci. Trained in Spain (and Canada) and playing his unique brand of flamenco and world music for over 30 years, he has become a consummate musician whose repertoire spans numerous genres.Among his awards is Best Classical Musician 1982 [Hamilton Wentworth Council of the Arts], The City of Hamilton Arts Award for music 2004, and together with Barbara Milne, The City of Hamilton Arts Awards 2008 for Lifetime Achievement. Almost certainly, some musical friends will appear!

If you have been a fan who has been asking for Gary to put on another show, or not, this is a show you don`t want to miss! Tickets will be $ 15 at the door and $10 for students, arts workers, and seniors. the doors will be opening at 7:30 pm and the show will be starting at 8:00 pm.

Until Next Time!!

Get Tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10632/

Find Gary online/ The Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/
Find him on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzKBk4LxbRU
Find Gary on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.santucci?fref=ts

Ambre McLean

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Live at The Pearl on May 2nd is singer/songwriter Ambre McLean (Busted Flat Records). We are very excited to have this lovely artist back again for another amazing show. We have never had a bad show with Ambre, so don't miss out! Here is a bit about who she is.

"Ambre's voice is an insturment itself: gorgeous, sometimes with a rich, bluesy feel, other times a sweet mellow sound, alternitively soft and ferocious, always carrying these tunes straight to your musical heart" David Yazbeck, CKCU FM.Ambre has been gifted with the ability of appearing small on stage, but once she's up there it doesn't take long for her powerful voice and talent for her to appear larger than life. She fills the room with the songs that will make you remember lost loves, abandoned dreams, and new hopes. She has performed on the CBC Music Searchlight Competition, and made it to round three, which surprised noone except that she did not finish by winning!

Tickets will be sold for $15 general and $10 for artists, students, and seniors. The show will be starting at 8:00 pm with the doors opening at 7:30 pm. Get your tickets now so that you don't miss out!

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10631/

Find Ambre online: www.ambremclean.com

Find her on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIKEWsK14Wc

                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQn6Ul5qbkw
Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambredawnmclean?fref=ts
Find the Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Lucid

Hey There Pearls!

Anyone been to England lately? If you have than you may have come across this fine group. Live at the Pearl Company is the amazing band Lucid! They are venturing out from the Isle of Wight in England, wight onto our stage (Haha! see what I did there?), in their First tour through Canada! Welcome to Canada, Eh! We can't wait to have them here, and we know you can't wait to see them! Here is just a bit about who they are!

Calling all Brits, this is for you! Lucid is composed of a 6 piece folk/rock/pop band from the Isle of Wight, England. It is made up of 2 beautiful ladies and 4 lovely gents. With a mix of Piano, Guitars, Violin, Bass and Drums, and 5 amazing singers, who produce breathtaking harmonies, you know this will be a good one! Having spent the past 7 years building up a lengthy repertoire of original material (with some covers, of course!) and creating a high quality performance with a tight/well honed live sound. With endless performances they have built up a great fan base in the UK and in some other parts of Europe. With this tour ( and hopefully more to come) they are hoping to broaden their horizons further with their wondrous appeal.

This band has the passion and the experience. Now they just need some Canadian loving. The show should be at the regular time of starting at 8:00 and the doors opening at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, artists, and seniors. You don't want to miss out on this show! Buy your tickets online or email us and reserve a ticket now!

Until Next Time!

Email us at: info@thepearlcompany.ca

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10635/

Find them on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfWMRmACFCU
Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lucid/89652665318

Shelley Marshell Presents: The Full Bawdy Comedy Show!

Hey There Pearls!

Live at The Pearl Company on Saturday April 26 is the Full Bawdy Comedy Show. This show is amazing, enough said! After having so many successful past shows with this group we cannot wait for them to come back to grace the stage once again. Here is just a bit about this show.

Shelley Marshall, world-renowned Comedienne and winner of Hamilton`s 2013 Best Local Theater Production View Magazine for her One Woman Show " Hold Mommy's Cigarette", brings another production of the edgy and irreverent THE FULL BAWDY COMEDY SHOW back to The Pearl Company. TFBCS is an ALWAYS SOLD OUT vaudevillian variety show that celebrates the diversity of comedy through Music, Burlesque, Stand-up, Circus and more! Featuring original material from the funniest and raciest Stars this country (and beyond) has to offer. The show has featured some of the creamiest of the Canadian Funny crop such as: Nikki Payne and Debra Digiovanni both Canadian Comedy Award and Gemini Winners; Canadian Comedy Award Winner's: Sandra Battaglini and Christele Bartalese; Fringe Festival winners: Ginger St James and Robin Benedict; Juno Award Winner Lori Yates and many more! Come with an open mind, an you'll leave with a Full Heart!

The line up for the upcoming show (April 26) is as follows:
Shelley Marshall,
Hosting: Erin and Nara
Musical Guest: Ginger St James
Brulesque: "The Lady Josephine from Montreal"
Stand-up: Lianne Mauladin ( Appeared recently on The View!)
Special Guest: Phil Luzi

Tickets are being sold for $25 or $20 for groups of six or more! This show contains ADULT CONTENT!! You can e-mail the Pearl Company to hold a ticket (Cash Only! Pay at the door) or buy your ticket online. The show will be starting at 8:00 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. Get your tickets now so that you don't miss out!

Until Next Time!

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10521/
or E-mail us: info@thepearlcompany.ca


For more information go to: www.shelleymarshall.com or http://thepearlcompany.ca/
Find them on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watchfeature=player_embedded&v=omL9gW9h04g

Find them on Facebook: The Full Bawdy Comedy Show

DATES ADDED: Shelley Marshall's Hold Mommy's Cigarette

Hey there Pearls!

For those of you who were unable to make it to this past weekends show of Hold Mommy's Cigarette, or if you just want to see it again. This is for you! Due to tickets having sold so well, Shelley has decided that she will do TWO (2) MORE PERFORMANCES! The shows will be next Friday 18th and Saturday 19th. This funny, haunting, self-revealing one-woman show has already proven itself to be a crowd-pleaser. If you haven't all ready seen it from this past weekend or when it ran last year at The Lyric theater, then it is definitely time you did! As Shelley points out, you will come away with a (very) full heart. Just a reminder that this show does contain MATURE CONTENT. The doors will be open at 7:30 pm and the show will start at 8pm. Tickets are $25 General Admission.

For more information about this fabulous show check out the past posts or go to The Pearl Company Website . We love seeing you guys here, so make sure you get your tickets now!

Until Next Time!!

Get your tickets at : http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10263/

Find Shelly Marshall on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvKN-mMu9D6uCbzw4oURp-Q
Find The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/226073170924647/
Find The Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Cara Luft

Hey there Pearls!

Coming up live at The Pearl we have the wonderful and gifted Cara Luft performing on April 13. You may know of her as one of The Wailin' Jenny's. We are very excited to be having her grace our stage on that night. Here is a bit about who she is.

Cara Luft is a Juno award winning singer-songwriter-guitarist extraordinaire and a rare musician who is steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth. She is willing to alter the fabric, push boundaries and fearlessly shape, and blend genres and styles. Folk heroine Luft has definitely earned her solid reputation as one of Canada`s finest live performers whose engaging, down-home style comes wrapped in a warm and delicious sense of humor.


Cara is a person who belongs on stage, so you really don`t want to miss this show! The doors will be opening at 7:30 pm and the show will be staring at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 to general, and $10 for students, seniors, and artists of all stripes.


















For more information:
Find Cara`s website: http://caraluft.com/

Find the Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Until Next Time!!

Find Cara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cara.luft.7?fref=ts
Find her on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/caraluft

Shelly Marshall's : Hold Mommy's Cigarette

Hey there Pearls!

Coming up in April is Shelly Marshall's hit show , Hold Mommy's Cigarette! It is showing from April 10th to April 13. This show is phenomenal! If you've seen this show before or any of the other shows that Shelly Marshall has written and/ or performed in than you know that she only ever brings her "A- game". This show is defiantly no exception! Here is a bit about Hold Mommy's Cigarette.

Shelly Marshall presents, The Award Winning Production "Hold Mommy's Cigarette". One Woman's story of an unfiltered life, written and performed by Shelly Marshall, Directed by Linda Kash. It seems appropriate that world renowned Comedienne, Marshall would open her years autobiographical One Woman Show in the city where the story and star were born. It took 10 years for Marshall to create this Play and it is the rewarding result of resilience, recovery, and reflection while exploring the many genres of performance including elements of clown, stand up, improv, buffoon, and play. Shelly Marshall takes her audience many places; " I take them on an adventure, both emotionally and visually. There is no denying that my story is tragic, but it's my story and time exploitation of what has happened in my life, but rather an acceptance of where it may lead. It is a dark comedy, a vulnerable piece about my life, mental illness and survival." Marshall reveals with a smile. She invites you to come to her show with an open mind and promises you'll leave with a full heart.

This event is for all ages, I warn you now, it does contain "Mature Content". All the shows will start at 8:00 pm and doors will open at 7:30 pm , except for Sunday April 13th which will start at 2:00 pm. Tickets are being sold for $25 to everyone. Be sure to get here early to get great seats!!!

Until next time!!

Get tickets: http://www.ticketscene.ca/city/hamilton/

Watch her on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2EUgiSxGxo
Find her website:  http://www.holdmommyscigarette.com
Find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/1451939231706392/

Find The Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

HamilTEN Festival!!

Hey there Pearls!

Get ready, because live at the Pearl Company is The HamilTEN Festival!! Now on it's THIRD year, the plays have just gotten better as we go along! Here is a bit about the HamilTEN Festival.

The HamilTEN is a festival of eight (8) ten (10) minute plays by playwrights from Hamilton and the surrounding areas. As many know, a ten minute play is a streak of theatrical lightning. It may not last long on stage, but it definitely hits its mark! This festival has something for everyone; a little drama, a tinkle of comedy (ha ha, see what I did there?) with a bit of madness to tie it all together. All the plays are featured at each performance, so don't worry about missing anything.

This is going to be a fantastic weekend that you definitely don't want to miss!!

The show times are:
Friday, April 4 @ 8pm
Saturday April 5 @ 8pm
Sunday April 6 @ 2 pm

Tickets are being sold for $15 and $10 for all students, and all artists. Tickets will be made available at the door (CASH ONLY!!!).

For tickets go to: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10173/
or http://thepearlcompany.ca/  or by email at hamiltenfestival@gmail.com

Find it on Facebook:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/221859004687863/

Find the website: http://hamiltenfestival.blogspot.ca

See Gary Smith's write up in the Spec: http://www.thespec.com/whatson/article/915250-hamilten-playfestival-explores-10-minute-genre-in-second-season

If you have any questions feel free to email: hamiltenfrestival@gmail.com

Find the Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Until Next Time!

Carlos del Junco and The Blues Mongrels

Hey there Pearls!

Get ready to trash all you thought that you knew about the harmonica because the Pearl Company is proud to present... Carlos del Junco and The Blues Mongrels on Saturday March 29, 2014! Bringing a beautiful blend of classic styles of music it's truly an event you don't want to miss! Here is a bit about who they are:

Carlos is one of those players whose music is so advanced that when it comes to awards, it's either retire that category or rephrase the question to  "Best Harmonica Player Not Named Carlos". As the Eight time Harmonica Player of The Year at the Maple Leaf Blues Awards, it's clear that he has some MAJOR skill! Simultaneously Sophisticated and raw, the band's playing blurs the boundaries between blues and jazz. The emphasis is on blues, but they are not afraid to merrily traipse off in other directions delivering a seamless fusion of New Orleans second line grooves, jazz swing, Latin, hip-hop, or ska melodies, to swampy roots rock. The Blues Mongrels are: bassist Henry Heillig (founded the nine piece Latin band Manteca), and Guitarist Eric St. Laurent. The Blues Mongrels delivers a no-holds-barred display of fun and melodic virtuosity. "...a model of focus and urgency... a true virtuoso... Brad Wheeler - The Globe and Mail.

 If you have ever made any kind of music with a harmonica, and yes I do include when you were a kid and goofed around with one, than you won't want to miss what this group can do!! It is a great way to spend an evening , with or without the kids (although you may end up wishing that you had left them when they suddenly decide they want to play the harmonica as well..). Get your tickets now so that you won't miss out on such a memorable night! Tickets will be sold for $20 in advance and $25 at the front door! The doors open at around 7:30 pm and the show should be starting at around 8:00 pm.

Get your tickets here : http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10187/
Find their website: http://www.carlosdeljunco.com
Watch them on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpuBtxuE_xo
Find Carlos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carlos-del-Junco/112475085431707
Find the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/590727101018613/

Find the Pearl Company at: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Until Next Time!

Lori Yates featuring Buckshot Bebee & Duane Rutter

Hey there Pearls,

With me today I have Canadian powerhouse, Lori Yates, live at the Pearl Company March 22. She will be teaming up with Duane Rutter (acoustic guitar), Steve Wood (pedal steel), Michael Hickey (stand up bass), Andrew Aldridge and Nick Burson (percussion). This night is going to be jam packed with some amazing music that you won't want to miss!! Here is just a bit about who Lori is.

"She's pulling herself up by the bra straps, out of the honky-tonks and into the soft-seaters!" ONE NIGHT ONLY! Veteran singer/songwriter Yates brings her contagious spirit, her finely crafted songs, her glorious voice, and her charismatic stage presence to her first appearance at the Pearl Company. Having written with such legendary songwriters as Guy Clark, Colin Linden, and Don Schlitz (among others), award-winning Yates has completely won the hearts of Hamilton Audiences since her move here in 2002. As one of the pioneers of "alt-country" long before the phrase existed here in Canada, she has 6 CD's to her credit; she's signed with major labels (Sony, Virgin) and been an indie artist. What defines her most is her total unwavering commitment to her craft. Lori is also a successful promoter & host for her sold-out shows; "Johnny Cash- the Original Punk', and "Your Good Girls Gonna Go Bad". She is also the creator of the new and wildly popular Creative Genius Songwriting Workshops.

Doors will be opening at 7:30 pm and the show will be starting up at 8:00 pm. Get here early so you can get a great seat! Tickets will be sold for $20 to all guests.

Until Next Time!

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10195/

Find her website: http://loriyates.com/
Find her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/yateslori?fref=ts
Find her on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHxAS-e94vs


Pearl Company website: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Fin De Fiesta

Hey there Pearls!

Coming up LIVE at the Pearl Company Friday, March 28! This group is filled with talent and passion for what they do! We cannot wait to have this group performing on our stage once again. In their past shows here they have SOLD OUT, so be extra sure that you don't miss out and get your tickets now! Here is just a bit about these Star Performers.

FIN DE FIESTA brings Spanish passion to Canadian soil. This group of flamenco artists recently returned to Canada from Seville, Spain where they spent some time Studying flamenco intensively, and are now organizing a tour to perform the new material. Most also Perform with Flamenguitos del Notre, a flamenco collective that has performed at flamenco festivals across Canada. The name FIN DE FIESTA translates to "End of the Party", a reference to the open jam session that occurs at the end of a traditional flamenco show in Spain. It is during the fin de fiesta that the true improvisational and spirited nature of flamenco shows itself, and it is that lively spirit that inspires the group. FIN DE FIESTA is made up of guitarist Dennis Duffin, singer Tamar Llana, and dancers Lia Grainger and Alexandra Talbot.

This group is AMAZING! So be sure to grab your tickets quick before they are all sold! Tickets are being sold for $20 and $15 for all Students and Arts Workers. The show will be starting at 8:00 pm. Get here early to get awesome seats!

Until Next Time!

Read Gary Smith's article about Lia and Fin De Fiesta : http://bit.ly/1636orM

Watch them on Youtube: http://bit.ly/1ciqkLK

Find their website: www.findefiestaflamenco.com

Get your Tickets here at : http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10220/ ( or at The door subject to availability)

Find The Pearl Company at: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Michael Williams Dance Party!

Hey there Pearls!

Dust off your dancing shoes because this Saturday March 8th, Michael Williams and his sidekick Paul Chin are bringing music that will have you dancing up a storm. If you were here at the New Years celebration than you know that these men knows their stuff about music! Here is a bit about who they are, and what they are bringing with them:

Michael Williams (whom you may know from his days as a VJ on Much Music) has been our go-to DJ, with his sidekick Paul Chin, for many an event at The Pearl. We are hoping to make this a regular event, having them come every few months, since there are lots of people out there who love to dance *happily raises hand*. Michael and Paul are very open to musical requests, so come prepped with some of your dancing favourites. You can expect to hear mostly Rock and Dance music, and maybe if we ask very nicely, these lovely gents will even let us hear some slow ones so that we can catch our breath.

Doors will be opening at 7:30pm and the event should be starting about 8:00pm. Tickets will be sold for $15 or $10 to all students/artists/and seniors. Get your tickets now so that you know you won't miss out!

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10154/

Find the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/211683412376017/

Find The Pearl Company: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Jazz Connection Big Band

Hey there Pearls!

Keep your ears open! Live in the Pearl Concert space is.. The Jazz Connection Big Band with Special guests Adrean Farrugia on keyboard and  Ian Macgillivary on trumpet.!! They will be here at The Pearl on March 21, 2014! These jazzy musicians are incredible, so you know you don't want to miss out! Here is just a bit about who they are!

Catch the powerful sound of this fabulous big band on our relaxed and atmospheric venue. The JCBB is a well- established 17-piece jazz ensemble comprised of professional and semi-proffesional musicians from the Hamilton/Toronto area, performing only the best modern big band charts from the books of Gowwin, Martin, Menza, Rich, Basie, and many other great contemporary composers. Jazz Connection delivers high energy, uncompromising and stright ahead jazz, funk and Latin, combining the highest level of musicianship and great charts in an entertaining show that equally engages both the jazz enthusiast and the casual listener. The incredible acoustics at The Pearl easily accomidate their very cool (also Hot!) surround-sound. “This is one of the most exciting, entertaining and musically interesting jazz ensembles to come along in many years – the musicianship, the repertoire and the energy are all of the highest level!!” Nick Deutsch –Mohawk College, Faculty of Music

We are super excited to have The JCBB back at The Pearl Concert space for another Amazing show! Come Join us!! The doors open at 8:00 pm and the concert starts at 8:30 pm. 
Tickets are $15- $10 students/all artists/ and seniors.  Hope to see you there!

You can purchase tickets here : http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10163/

Find them on Facebook: 
 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Jazz-Connection-Big-Band/146610065406842

Find them on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+jazz+Connection+big+band

Find Their Website:
http://www.jazzconnection.ca/Jazz_Connection_Big_Band/Jazz_Connection.html

For more information Visit: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Until Next Time!

Shelly Marshall Presents ... Erin and Nara's : First Show

Hey there Pearls!

Today I bring with me..... Erin and Nara!! Two hilarious females, who will be taking the stage March 15 at 8:00 pm. I know we can expect great things from these women! They are they are teaming up with SPECIAL GUEST ~ Drag Superstar ~ Ms. Xtacy Love, you know this is a show that you won't ever want to miss!! Here is a bit about them.

Partners in love and laughter, Erin and Nara are pleased to announce their VERY OWN SHOW! This couple is best known for their original song " Sexy Cuz We're Lesbians" and for being the over-the-top hysterical hosts of Shelly Marshall's The Full Bawdy Comedy Show at The Pearl Company. This Vaudeville inspired show of " Firsts" comprised of Comedy Skits, Song. and Dance will have you Laughing Out Loud and just possibly Rolling On The Floor Laughing!  

This is an ADULTS ONLY show (Nara excluded) with Limited seating, so get yours today so you don't miss out!!
Tickets are $20 each, and reservations are recommended. Get your tickets off of Ticket Scene Today!

See You Next Time!

Get Tickets at: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10153/

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinandnara
Find their Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/erinandnara
Find them on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH-In4G53bo 

Find The Pearl Company at: http://thepearlcompany.ca/

Rant Maggie Rant: Saint Patrick's Edition

Hey there Pearls! 
Check out Some of the new things headed your way! 
First on the list is on March 14th, with the amazing Celtic Fusion Band... RANT MAGGIE RANT!!!
I bet your all just as excited as I am to see these guys live in the Pearl Lounge! Here is just a bit about who they are.

Rant Maggie Rant, one of Canada’s most exciting Celtic fusion ensembles, hits the road again. Since their formation in 2008, this Stratford-based band has been wowing audiences at festivals, concert halls and symphonic stages across Canada and the U.S. with their outstanding artistry and on-stage vibe. Rant Maggie Rant brings together four superbly talented musicians who like to colour outside the lines. During their concerts, they will deliver a beautiful traditional ballad, chase it up with an Appalachian-style groove and end with a killer jig or reel. Traditionalists love their time-honoured style, while new Celtic music listeners are drawn to the band’s fusion of World influences. “Rant Maggie Rant exudes a style and brand of Celtic entertainment that is both new and old. Their showmanship, and delivery combined with their diversity of traditional sound coupled with upbeat and unexpected blends, makes them a welcome addition to any musical line up….”  Maggie Durocher, Windsor Celtic Festival.

They have an AMAZING evening planned for us. So be sure to purchase your tickets now so that you don't miss out!
The Concert starts at 8:00 pm and tickets are $20 advance or $25 at the door. A great show for a great price!

The link to get tickets is here: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/10156/

Find Them on Twitter!  https://twitter.com/RantMaggieRant
Find Them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rant-Maggie-Rant/105490402396
Find Their website! http://www.rantmaggierant.com/
Watch Them on Youtube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH_bD3Ojt5M

For more contact information go to : http://thepearlcompany.ca/

See you Next Time!!

WELCOME BACK TO THE PEARL COMPANY BLOGSPOT

Hey there Pearls!

We know it's been a long time since this has been updated, but hey what can we say... we had some major writers block?? Anyways, we are happy to announce the brand new ( and updated) Pearl Company Blog Spot!!! *Fireworks* *fans cheering*. You may notice some minor (or Major) changes in the way some of the blurbs are written, but not to worry folks! You will still be receiving the same meaningful information about the wonderful performers who will be roaming our stages here. We can't wait to see all of your wonderful faces down here at The Pearl!!

Until Next Time!!

The Pearl Company Website: http://thepearlcompany.ca/