August 1, 2005
The Robert Farrell Band will be performing at Barrymore’s Music Hall in Ottawa on Friday, August 5th.
Details:
Robert Farrell Band
Barrymore’s Music Hall
323 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON
Special Guests: Livinsin
Friday, August 5, 2005
Advance Tickets: $6
Available through Ticketmaster and Barrymore’s
$8 at the door/open at 8:00 pm
July 21, 2005
The Robert Farrell Band track “Unspoken Lament” from the “Elegant Chaos” Instrumental CD has reached the number 1 spot on New Artist Radio.
December 11, 2004
The Robert Farrell Band will be at the Bayou Jazz & Blues club for two Sunday’s in December.
Details:
December 12 – Ottawa, ON – The Bayou Jazz & Blues Club
December 19 – Ottawa, ON – The Bayou Jazz & Blues Club
The Bayou is at 1077 Bank Street at Sunnyside.
November 23, 2004
See Andrew with David Gogo this week.
November 24 – Montreal, QC – Café Campus w/ Downchild
November 25 – Kingston, ON – Grand Theatre w/ Downchild
November 26 – Aylmer, QC – Centre Culturel du Vieux Aylmer
November 27 – Ottawa, ON – The Rainbow Bistrow
Andrew will also be playing with the Robert Farrell Band on Sunday in Ottawa.
November 28 – Ottawa, ON – The Bayou Jazz & Blues Club
Check the live dates page for more info.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
May 11, 2004
The Robert Farrell Band will be playing at Zaphod Beeblebrox this coming Saturday. The band will be doing two sets, the show starts early, see details below.
Robert Farrell Band
Zaphod Beeblebrox
27 York Street
Ottawa, ON
Saturday, May 15, 2004
Doors open at 8:00 pm
Two Set Night
Cover $10.00
Here’s a recent review of the Robert Farrell Band’s most recent CD, Sun House Fury – Part 1 from Music Morsels magazine.
“From Ottawa comes guitar playing that is steeped in Louisiana swamps, Texas hills and Chi-Town back alleys. Robert Farrell’s voice has a more alt rock edge and his songwriting stretches beyond the typical blues rock path. Stand out songs include “Blind,” “Heatseeker” and the boogie fueled instrumental “Slidewinder” in which Robert flat out smokes on the slide. Canada’s answer to Johnny Winter, Robert Cray and Sonny Landreth.”
April 9, 2004
The Robert Farrell Band will be performing tonight at Healey’s in Toronto, opening for Anthony Gomes.
Details:
Healey’s
178 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-703-5882
Opening for Anthony Gomes
9:00 pm
Cover: $10
March 3, 2004
Andrew will be performing with the Robert Farrell Band backing up Sal Piamonte, during Canadian Music Week this weekend in Toronto.
Details:
Sal Piamonte backed by the Robert Farrell Band
Friday, March 5, 2004
Canadian Music Week: Cassels-Brock/Musiclaw.ca Showcase
Location: Cameron House, 408 Queen Street, Toronto
Ph: 416-703-0811
Time: 11:30 pm
Cover: $6.00
Saturday, March 6, 2004
Canadian Music Week: Extreme Band Slam Finals in Toronto
Location: The FunHaus, 526 Queen Street West, Toronto
Ph: 416-703-4999
Time: 9:00 pm start
14 Bands participating in Finals
Sal backed by Robert Farrell Band on 2nd of 14 bands
9:20 pm to 9:30 pm