OPEN HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm (later for special concert nights)

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Come meet the artist and see 'TRANSFIGURATION', her second solo exhibition at Renee's.

Carole Davidson

Possibility excites me

Possibility infers change

What would happen if...

In this collection

copper, brass, aluminum and silver solder

change

from utilitarian to decidedly artistic

Carole Davidson is self taught. Artistic expression has always been part of her, though it was not until much later in life that she was able to pursue her interest in art. Now her works are found in collections in Canada, United States and England. She has had solo exhibitions in both the Kennedy Gallery and the Capitol Centre. Carole participated in Kennedy Gallery’s 'Contemporary Canadian Art Auction', 'All Art on Deck' and 'Small is Powerful' 2004 through 2007. She also participated in White Water Gallery’s Group shows 'Dream Listener' and 'Metaphor'. Awards: Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance Grant 2006. Represented by: Lieann Koivukski, 'Blue Sky Artists' and 'The Little Shop', Kennedy Gallery.

Also enjoy live instrumental music featuring guitarist Garry White, with bassist Renée White.

Join us for a great meal before the show, drinks and desserts all evening. Reservations/info: 386-0977.

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Join us for a wonderful night of instrumental jazz featuring Shirantha Beddage on baritone sax, Garry White on guitar and Renée White on bass. Shirantha Beddage is an emerging talent who is swiftly making his mark as an accomplished multi-reed instrumentalist, pianist, composer, instructor and bandleader. He is currently the Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Theory at Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music in Columbus, Georgia. Originally from Ontario, Canada, he received his Doctorate in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, under the tutelage of Ramon Ricker, Harold Danko, Bill Dobbins and others. Mr. Beddage holds a Master's degree in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University in New Jersey, where he studied under baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan. During his undergraduate studies at Toronto's Humber College, Shirantha studied with saxophonist Pat LaBarbera. Shirantha's debut album, "Roots and Branches", is available worldwide through Jazz Excursion Records. The Rochester release of the album was accompanied by a feature performance at the Rochester International Jazz Festival 2006.

Hope you'll also join us for dinner. Call 386-0977 for reservations.

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Rick Fines is the "bluesman's bluesman". In his audience you will find Ken Hamm, Morgan Davis, Jake Thomas and many others. He's renowned for his guitar playing, his perfect blues voice and for his outstanding song writing. The romantic among you will be charmed by his sensitive, soulful delivery of the most gut wrenching affairs of the heart. Formerly a member of Canada's foremost acoustic blues trio Jackson Delta Trio (which included Alec Fraser on bass), Rick is one of Canada's most loved blues people. - truly one of the best guys in the biz.

Rick tours from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic, from BC to NYC this year alone, bringing his understanding of blues, finger-style and bottleneck guitar. He has eight Maple Blues Award nominations and won for Acoustic Act Of The Year twice and won Songwriter of the Year this year with Suzie Vinnick. Rick took first place in the Sweetgum Bottom Acoustic Blues Competition (Alabama, Oct 2005), and his song "Riley Wants His Life Back" won first place in the blues category of 2003 International Songwriting Competition, with B.B. King one of the judges! His work with Jackson Delta (for 15 years) brought nominations from both the Juno and the Handy Awards. He has played for legendary blues piano player Pinetop Perkins, songstress Colleen Peterson, folk icon Penny Lang and many others.

This show is brought to Renee's Cafe by Michele Bateman/Decent Exposure Music. Previous shows presented at Renee's Cafe by Michele Bateman/Decent Exposure Music include: Laura Smith, J. P. Cormier, Katherine Wheatley, Wendell Ferguson, Ian Tamblyn, Ken Hamm, Doug Cox, Chuck Brodsky, Slowpoke, The Blackflies, Brokenjoe, Nadir and Robert Atyeo.

We offer dinner, drinks and dessert. Please call 705-386-0977 for reservations and info.

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Please come and enjoy Pernell Reichert, troubadour and performer on his first tour of Eastern Canada. He hit the road at age 22 and stayed on it for a few years, gathering experiences and knowledge everywhere he went. He learned many songs from the troubadour types and began writing his own tales of people and places and life on the road. Pernell's influences range from folksingers like Bob Dylan and John Prine to hard living Delta bluesmen like Blind Blake and RL Burnside, to the hardcore country sounds of Steve Earle and Hank Williams Sr.

Pernell has played coffee houses, pubs, clubs and festivals throughout BC. When he's not playing music, he's on the road treeplanting and oil rigging. He's had an array of jobs ranging from harvesting cabbage in England to volunteer farming in Israel. He's played the streets of Greece and Italy and many an open mic in BC and Alberta. All these experiences have been grist for the mill of his songwriting. He accompanies himself on guitar, slide and banjo.

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Danny B. and Jake Thomas first met at a blues festival in the summer of 2007 and immediately became musical soulmates. They found that they approached acoustic and country blues with a similar passion and historical knowledge of the genre.

Danny's harmonica playing and vocals are legendary. He has played music with Toronto's finest musicians and his voice has been heard on numerous TV and radio commercials. His soulful, cool approach to music is a true testament of his dedication and many years of musical experience. Also, he knows approximately 1,473,208 jokes!

Guitar ace Jake Thomas has a stellar reputation as an electric blues player and is also recognized as a fine finger-picking acoustic player. He's done hundreds of recording dates and thousands of live performances, and his shows are inspired and full of the soul of true North American roots music. It's vintage music for the present and the future. His exciting playing combined with Danny's energetic delivery creates an entertaining evening of great music! Jake knows 3 jokes.

Hope you'll also join us for dinner before the show. Please call 705-386-0977 for reservations and info.

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We're very pleased to welcome back West coast musician Eugene Smith. The man has a wonderful voice and he can do anything with it! He's shared the stage with many greats over the last 4 decades, including Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker, Gordon Lightfoot, Lennie Breau and kd lang. This imposing personage played and toured with Ronny Hawkins, recorded for CBC Radio and television and performed throughout the country. He sings a unique variety of well-known blues/folk/jazz tunes, originals and sing-a-longs, supported by solid rhythms from his 4-string tenor guitar, along with his djembe, harmonica, hand trumpet and more. Fine meals available before show. Call 386-0977.

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Celebrated writer and performer Marianne Girard has thrilled fans at festivals, theatres, concert halls and clubs throughout the land. Critical acclaim: a 'Canadian nightingale' (European radio), 'strong, yet vulnerable…urgent…cheeky…elegantly simple tales' (Toronto Star). With her great voice and irresistible rootsy grooves, she's been compared to Linda Ronstadt and Emmy Lou Harris. She is a powerful songwriter who knows the nuances of the soul and tells great stories in song. Come and enjoy an evening that critics say will 'melt your heart and move your feet'! Dining available also. Please call 386-0977.

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You may have seen Kate busking outside your local liquor store a few years ago as she was saving up to head out on a cross-country hitch-hiking adventure that led her to the Yukon. Now calling the Yukon home, Kate has spent the last few years canoeing, dog mushing and becoming an established musican & singer-songerwriter.

Kate released her debut self-titled CD in 2007 & has since then been the recipient of the 2007 Beth Ferguson Award as the Mac Beattie Award for being "quintessentially Canadian". Carolyn Stewart of Perth Ontario joins Kate on fiddle at Renees Cafe. This Mother/Daughter folk combo will bring you tails of northern life & travel in a country worth of exploration.

Hope you'll also join us for dinner before the show. Please call 705-386-0977 for reservations and info.

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Join us for a delicious dinner and enjoy beautiful instrumental music featuring Garry & Renée. Or stop by later to enjoy their music over drinks and dessert. White played professionally for many years on the Toronto jazz scene including stints with The Platters, Tommy Hunter, Hagood Hardy, Moe Koffman and other jazz legends. He is a gifted player with a dynamic guitar sound. His influences range from Chet Atkins to Lennie Breau and Wes Montgomery. This show with bassist Renée White includes jazz, blues, Latin, 60's rock'n'roll, folk and traditional. The restaurant is licensed and offers fine meals. Reservations appreciated. Call 386 0977.

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Fri Aug 1 - Legendary Blues Performer MEL BROWN

Thur Aug 7 - THE BAKED POTATOES

Fri Aug 15 - JON BROOKS

Sat Aug 16 - Delightful harmonies with THE GOOD LOVELIES

Sat Aug 23 - DR JAZZ NORTH featuring Chris Portinari

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August - Aboriginal Art Group Show (Opening Reception Sat Aug 2)

September/October - Jane Bonnell (Opening Reception Fri Aug 29)

Nov/Dec - Eileen McGowan (Opening Reception Fri Nov 7)

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