Gigs
Monday Night Open jam starting Sept 20th In DundasDonnellys Pub Mondays at 7Come to play! Great food and music!
Open stage and songwriters welcome 7 til 11.
Hosted By James Anthony The Carrigan Thursday Night Amazing Jam Open Stage Jam 8 til 1-Electric and AcousticThe Carrigan Arms, Burlington - Jam and Sit in with some Great Singers and Players from the Burlington,Halton and Hamilton area.Hosted by James.Bring what you need to play!Get there early its usually packed!!!James ,Tibor,Mike and Garth play the first set and then let anyone sit in.Now its longer and better!Acoustics welcome too!
Carrigan Arms
2025 Upper Middle Road
Burlington, Ontario
L7P 4K1
(905) 332-6131
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3 Nawlins House-Caledonia
4-5 Ernstock-Rodney
6 50s Diner in Oakville Vintage car show 4 -8
10,12 South side Shuffle at Natty's-Port Credit
13 Benefit
17 Golf and Country Club
18 Stonewalls-Hamilton
24 Gladstone with Howard Willet-Toronto 8-10
25 Stonewalls -Hamilton with Cheryl Lescom
Oct
8 Coach and Lantern with Gary Lucas
15 Celtic Pub-St Catherines
22 Rockwood Country Club
Saturday Sermon Blues and Classic MatineeCarrigan Arms, Burlington 2 til 7 Yes NO COVER!
This is THE Blues and Soul matinee everyone is talking about!! 4 years now.Every Saturday afternoon gets even better each week.!!!
Classic Rawkin Blues,Funky Country and Rockabilly ,anything goes.Boomers rule!
August
21 Corey Lueck from Smoke Wagon
28 John Finlay
Sept
4 Off for labour day
11 Graham Cook
18 Robin Banks
25 Cheryl Lescom
Oct
2 Chris Murphy
9 Chuck Jackson
16 Neil Chapman
23 Marty Allen
30 George Olliver
Nov
6 Frank Garcia
13 Cheryl Lescom
20 Jay Douglas
27 Bobby Blake
Dec
4 Danny Brooks
11
18 Cheryl Lescom
25 ?
Carrigan Arms
2025 Upper Middle Road
Burlington, Ontario
L7P 4K1
(905) 332-6131
What people are saying!
I saw James Anthony a few years back at the Winking Judge! Great player, but also a really encouraging guy. Talked to me for a bit and shared some stuff he'd learned over the years. It's great to see a great musician who is so down to earth.
The Carrigan Arms is Getting famous fast for being Burlingtons hottest thursday jam night and saturday matinee.The word is spreading fast!Great food ,people and live music..See you early at 2 so you can grab a table..
Live Matinee CD # 2 is out ...get it now
To Quote "Sweet Claudette" from Detroit
Ooooooo Weeeeeee. That James Anthony is a 'boss hogg' entertainer. I mean he's melt in your mouth butter mints! James is a master guitarist. My Gawd, how does he remember all of the different genre', songs and arrangements he plays. James plays with precision and passion with each song and still manages to add his own licks to makes it his own .
12/15/2008
take a peek inside ...
Everyday, you drive by strip malls, bars, and restaurants, not giving them a second thought, or wondering whats going on inside. The Carrigan Arms is somewhere you should not just drive by on a Saturday afternoon.Step inside and see whats going on! Last Saturday, I went there; its an extremely cozy, welcoming bar with great food, live bands playing regularly, and a terrific atmosphere.
What they do there is they have the same guitarist all the time, but they have different singers and musicians every week. When I went, the drummers name was Adam Mancini, and the bass players name was Garth Vogan. Their guitarist was James Anthony and he was SO talented! Whichever song the singer chose, the guitarist was willing, and unbelievably good at. He also did some singing himself, and had a great voice.
The group performed countless genres, such as country, rock n roll, jazz, blues, and reggae. It was great, because they sang music from way back in the 70s, and the more modern types of music, that people my age are more familiar with. An example of a few hits that they played were: Route 66, I Feel Good, Not Fade Away,and Lean On Me. You could tell that the crowd was really pleased with the performance; they clapped repeatedly, and shouted enthusiastically quite often.
Usually in a bar, you see very young bands that are still learning about music, and the group. But, with James Anthony, Adam Mancini, and Garth Vogan, you could tell that they have learned all that they can about music, and are professionals. In my mind, none of them could be anymore talented then they already are.
So next time you drive by a strip mall, a bar, or a restaurant, why not take a look inside, and check out whats going on? You could discover something you really love, or enjoy. Its worth a shot. The Carrigan Arms, located in Burlington has live bands every Saturday, from 3:00 7:00 PM; you may as well have a peek inside!
From the Burlington Post Feb 6 2010
James Anthony is On the Edge of all things relating to music
Ever since musician James Anthony moved to Burlington several years ago, he has worked on building up a local musical community around him.
Over the years, he has been involved in many projects from founding the Halton Blues Society to having residency at the Carrigan Arms for open jams every Thursday.
Along with writing music for a new cooking show and a Saturday morning cartoon, Anthony is releasing a new album entitled On the Edge, his ninth CD.
I’ve gotten heavily into song writing, he said. “The other albums were heavy in blues and this one is more rhythm and blues with a horn section. It’s going to be incredible and it just happened; I went downstairs with four guys, we started playing and, over a couple nights, it turned into a full production.
You get by with a little help from your friends. No musician gets by without help from friends.
Recently, he participated in a new documentary on the life of Denny Doherty, of the Mamas and Papas, a musician whom Anthony worked with in the recording studio and in co-writing songs.
I had two tunes in it, it was an honour, he noted. I had hours of recordings in studio when he passed away two years ago. The producer called and wanted the music for the documentary.
The documentary is due out this month.
Celebrating three years performing every Thursday at the Carrigan Arms, Anthony said playing at home is a nice change.
Thursday nights (at Carrigan Arms) have been really successful; we bring in really good players, explained Anthony. It’s nice to stay central and be home. After being on the road for all those years, it’s nice to sleep in my own bed every night. The only great thing about being on the road is the show and I’d rather, at this point of my life, do a lot more in my area.
And he does. As well as performing, Anthony offers lessons, workshops and seminars, plus runs his own recording studio, Sound Investment Recording Studio.It keeps a nice balance; it’s like eating the same thing for dinner each night,You can't do that, this keeps me interested.
Despite his music workload, Anthony found himself with a few free hours in the afternoon. With this free time, he began working at Westside Music in Hamilton as guitar consultant.
I always take opportunities as I can get them.
Although Anthony started the Halton Blues Society a few years ago, he said it is currently on hiatus until he reconfigures it.
The idea of the society was to promote charities in performances but it turned into an expectation from others that the society would help them get work or venue promotion. I’m not doing it for the money; I’m doing it for the charities.
It’s not dead but the Halton Blues Society is sleeping right now. Maybe I should have called it the Halton Blues Charitable Foundation.
For more information on Anthony’s upcoming performances and workshops, visit www.jamesanthony.ca.
Things can change subject to touring ,recording and concerts.Cheers .........
New Cd from James Anthony On The EdgeNew CD soon.
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Down With The Blues (3:45)
Room For Me
The blues has been James Anthonys passion since he was 13 years old and Down With The Blues mirrors life but you cant help but feel some of Albert Kings hands. This is most likely due to Anthonys belief while perfectly bending the notes that simplicity and phrasing is the key to the heart and soul. Some good advice from a veteran guitarists guitarist!
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Guitar Jokes
~REASONS WHY GUITARS ARE BETTER THAN WOMEN~
A guitar has a volume knob.
If you break a guitar's G-string, it only costs $. 79 for a new one.
You can unplug a guitar.
If your guitar doesn't make sounds you like, you can retune it.
If your guitar strings are too heavy, you can just get a lighter set.
You can have a guitar professionally adjusted to *your* liking.
You can play more than one guitar and the others don't get jealous.
You can go to a guitar shop and play all the guitars you want for free.
You can take lessons on how to play a guitar without feeling embarrassed.
You can rent a guitar without worrying about who rented it before you.
You can get rich playing a guitar, not broke.
A guitar doesn't take half of everything you own when you sell it.
1. A Guitar has no brain
2. Wont get jealous.
3. A guitar wont get mad if you play with another guitar
4. Its ok to have more than one guitar
5. A guitar doesnt get tired
6. A guitar doesnt have an attitude
7. You can take a guitar anywhere and it wont bitch
8. You can put a guitar in your closet and forget about it for a month
9. A guitar doesnt go on the rag
10. A guitar gets better with age
11. A guitar has more profit potential
12. You can play with a guitar in front of people and it wont mind
13. You can play with another mans guitar
14. Guitars are cheaper
15. You never get sick of playing a guitar
16. You can sell your guitar for another one
17. A guitar wont dump you for another player
18. A guitar doesnt make noise unless you want it too
19. A guitar doesnt mind if you sit around in your underwear and drink beer
20. A guitar doesnt care how much money you make
21. A guitar can't say no
22. You dont have to play with a guitar untill it comes
23. A guitar doesnt mind you get drunk before you play it
24. You can hit a guitar and it wont bitch
25. You can never have a morning after with a guitar
26. You never get in fights with a guitar
27. A guitar doesnt complain about you leaving the toilet seat up
28. A guitar doesnt take advil
29. All guitars are beautiful
30. A guitar wont lie
31. Its okay if your friend plays with your guitar
32. You dont have to worry about protection with a guitar
33. You never have to satisfy a guitar
34. You can fall alseep right after you get done playing with a guitar
35. A guitar doesnt smell like fish
36. You can shop for guitars
37. You can play with a guitar before you buy it
38. You can do anything you want with a guitar
39. The hole on a guitar doesn't need lubrication
40. A guitar never needs foreplay
41. A guitar never complains that the plug before it was longer/shorter/thicker
42. You never have to worry about getting it in the wrong hole
43. Guitars dont have mothers
44. A guitar wont complain if you play with it in a car
45. A guitar wont complain if you ignore it
46. Guitars dont have curfews
47. You cant get a guitar pregnant
48. A guitar wont spend all your money
49. Guitars dont get fat
50. A guitar doesnt care what time you come home at night
You're a Real Musician When.......
You realize that the cheers from the audience after a particularly difficult passage are for a sports play on the big screen TV over the bar, and that in fact, no one is listening to you.
When the gig you drove 200 miles for to make $150, and had to pay for a hotel room, is later referred to as your "summer tour".
When your most sincere, heartfelt comments are made by people that aredrunk and who won't remember you in the morning.
When you are repeatedly told that the lead singer who can't read, never practices and has been singing for only six months is "The strongest part of the band", primarily because she has big tits.
When you are pleased that the pay for the gig, when looked at hourly from the time you leave your house to when you return meets minimum wage.
When someone comes up to you to tell you how much they love your playing, because they didn't think anyone played that stuff anymore.
You get to the gig to find out that nothing is comped, and you'recharged $10 to park.
When you realize that a small piece of equipment- such as an amp you need- will take months of weekly gigs to pay for.
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You aren't offended when all of the young wedding guests leave after the second set to dance to the DJ at a club down the street.
When you are told that you must play until the very end of when you were contracted for, when your only audience is the bartender, and you're being paid 150 bucks for the night.
When the bandleader or club owner wants to pay you in food or drinks,and its a 100.00 gig.
When the guy collecting money at the door for the band's performance makes twice over the course of the evening what you do as one of the band members.
When as a member of a blues band you no longer even pretend to smile when asked to play "Free Bird".
When you know that other musicians who routinely claim they don't work for less than $200 a night only work a few times a year.
When people who are drunk tell you that what you are doing is absolutely great and the best thing thing they have ever seen or heard,but refuse to pay more than $5 at the door.
When someone calling the cops for noise is a good thing. You get to go home early and you still get paid.
When you realize that asking women out that you meet on gigs doesn't work, for now they know you're a musician.
When you get invited to play the same gig the following year, which means that you don't have tear down after this year's gig.
When you have, for several years, been paid the same amount for a gig,but are afraid to say anything about it for fear that you might lose the gig.
When you spend more on the bar tab than you get paid for the gig.
When you finally have to resort to playing Proud Mary in order to get the audience dancing.
When a person says they loved your new Cd and have a burned copy they got from a buddy.
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