October 28, 2004
The Robert Farrell Band will be performing every Sunday night in November at the Bayou Blues & Jazz Club starting November 14.
Details:
November 14 – Ottawa, ON – The Bayou Jazz & Blues Club
November 21 – Ottawa, ON – The Bayou Jazz & Blues Club
November 28 – Ottawa, ON – The Bayou Jazz & Blues Club
The Bayou is at 1077 Bank Street at Sunnyside.
October 24, 2004
A new amazon.ca recommendations page is now available at andrewlamarche.com. It features links to various muisc books and DVD’s that have been recommended by Andrew.
October 15, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2004
Ottawa Canada: Ottawa’s premier club, Barrymore’s, presents the Robert Farrell Band Friday, October 22, 2004.
With the recent release of the all instrumental Elegant Chaos, the Robert Farrell Band is making a name for itself as the hottest rock band around. Steve Baylin of Ottawa XPress, in describing Elegant Chaos, writes:
…Andrew Lamarche (drums) and Stephen Clarke (bass) are dialed in from the word go…Robert Farrell’s warm, thick guitar tone is the straw that stirs the sonic drink… (September 2004)
J.J. Antrobus and Amanda Rheaume round out this not to be missed evening.
Continue reading “Barrymore’s Presents the Robert Farrell Band”
September 30, 2004
Andrew will be performing at CD Release parties with David Gogo this weekend in Toronto at Healey’s and in Ottawa at Barrymore’s Music Hall.
Details:
Friday, October 1st
David Gogo with Special Guest Tom Wilson
Healey’s
178 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
Saturday, October 2nd
David Gogo with Special Guest Tom Wilson
Barrymore’s Music Hall
323 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Continue reading “David Gogo CD Release Shows in Toronto and Ottawa”
September 18, 2004
Audio clips from the new Robert Farrell Band CD “Elegant Chaos” are now posted on the audio page.
The CD has already had some good reviews:
Ottawa XPress – Review September 2004 – Just how long can Robert Farrell remain Capital City’s best kept secret? The obvious answer: probably not a whole lot longer, considering the fast and fiery tones of his fifth effort, Elegant Chaos. Unlike records past, the hard driving, full steam ahead grind of Chaos is an all instrumental affair, which works to Farrell’s advantage. The wide open songs allow the guitarist to fully stretch out and explore, six string front and centre, without constraint. Though Andrew Lamarche (drums) and Stephen Clarke (bass) are dialed in from the word go, Farrell’s warm, thick tone is the straw that stirs the sonic drink… By: Steve Baylin
The band will be doing a CD Release Party tonight in Ottawa at the Bayou Jazz & Blues Club on Bank Street.
September 12, 2004
Andrew will be performing with the Robert Farrell Band and the Steve Gardiner Band this week.
Thursday, September 16
Robert Farrell Band – Breakfast@The NewRO (7:40AM & 8:20AM)
Friday, September 17
Steve Gardiner Band – Café Dekcuf
Saturday, September 18
Robert Farrell Band – CD Release – Bayou Jazz & Blues Club
See the dates page for more info.
September 5, 2004
Andrew will be performing with David Gogo in Southern Ontario this weekend. They will at the Port Credit Jazz and Blues Festival and headlining the Niagara Falls Blues Festival. See the dates page for more info.
July 31, 2004
It’s turned out to be a half-decent summer of gigs. I still wish there were more places to play in town, but all has turned out okay.
“Elegant Chaos” the new Robert Farrell Band CD is currently being mixed at Pebble Studios in Ottawa. We recorded it at the end of June and it is an instrumental album, I will post clips on the audio page once it’s done. Same line up with Robert Farrell on guitar and Stephen Clarke on bass. It’s sounding great so far, and we did it the same way as “Sun House Fury – Part 1”, we just went in and wrote and worked on everything on the spot, very few overdubs or anything rehearsed. The next live date for the RFB is in September in Ottawa for the CD release and we’ll be playing some of the new instrumental tracks.
I’ve been having a great time playing with blues guitarist David Gogo and band. Lots of good outdoor summer gigs and festivals opening for the Tragically Hip and George Thorogood so far. The band rocks with David on guitar and Stephen Wood on bass and Julian St. Martin on keys. More dates coming up so check my Live Dates page for updates.
Also just finished the artwork for Steve Gardiner’s new CD “Sonic Leveling.” I didn’t play on the CD but am part of the live band. More gigs coming soon including a CD Release Party in the near future.
I’ve also been busy doing various sessions around Ottawa with a few different artists. The studio scene has drastically changed the last few years but it’s always cool working for different people on their music.
July 30, 2004
I’m in the process of selling some drum stuff that I’m not using anymore, please check the Sale page to see what I have that I’m looking to sell.
July 29, 2004
Union will be performing in Toronto tonight, Thursday, July 29 at 10:30 PM. There is also a photo of Union in Today’s Toronto Sun.
Details:
Union
Club 279
Hard Rock Café
279 Younge St
Toronto, ON
No Cover
July 8, 2004
Andrew will be performing with Cordova Bay Recording Artist David Gogo this summer. Dates are as follows:
July 9/04
w/ George Thorogood
Ottawa Bluesfest Main Stage, Ottawa, ON, Showtime: 6:45 PM
July 10/04
Thunder Bay Blues Festival, Thunder Bay, ON, Showtime: 4:00 PM
July 10/04
Dardanella, Wasaga Beach, ON, Showtime: 11:00 PM
July 11/04
w/ Tragically Hip, Colin Linden, Room Full of Blues
Wasaga Beach Bluesfest, Wasaga Beach, ON
July 14/04
w/ Jimmie Vaughan
Mont Tremblant Blues Festival, Mont Tremblant, QC
July 23/04
Stewart Park Festival, Perth, ON
July 24/04
w/Tragically Hip
Sudbury Bluesfest, Sudbury, ON
July 24/04
100 Georges, Sudbury, ON, Showtime: 11:00 PM
July 25/04
Cisco Systems Toronto Bluesfest, Toronto, ON – CANCELLED
August 6/04
Maximum Blues Festival, Carleton, QC
August 7/04
Navan Fair, Navan, ON
August 8/04
w/Junkhouse
Summerfest, Sudbury, ON
August 25/04
K-Rock Blues Cruise, Kingston, ON
August 27/04
Limestone Blues Festival, Kingston, ON
September 10/04
Southside Shuffle Main Stage, Port Credit, ON
September 11/04
Blues In The Park, Niagara Falls, ON
See the Live Dates page for more details and updates.
June 27, 2004
Andrew will be performing on Breakfast@The NewRO on Tuesday, June 29th with Union. The band will be on at approximately 7:40, 8:20 and 9:00 am. The show is available in the Ottawa Region and on Satellite across Canada.
Union will be promoting their upcoming shows this week, including a performance at Zaphod Beeblebrox on Wednesday, June 30th and Canada Day on Preston Street in Ottawa. See the Live Dates page for more information.
June 24, 2004
Andrew is currently in the studio with the Robert Farrell Band working on an instrumental album entitled “Elegant Chaos“. The album is being recorded at Pebble Studios, check back for release details and song clips on the site.
June 14, 2004
Andrew will be performing on Breakfast @ The New RO on Thursday, June 17th with The Robert Farrell Band. The band will be on at approximately 7:40, 8:20 and 9:00 am. The show is available in the Ottawa Region and on Satellite across Canada.