The Songs and Stories of the Enigmatic 'COUSIN' GIBBARD SUEDE
Stone Hall
6713 ON-7, Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0, Canada
Ontario
44.4363238
-77.829211
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Havelock's Stone Hall Sessions is proud to present 'The Songs and Stories of 'Cousin' Gibbard SUEDE - a mysterious enigmatic poet, songwriter and performer from parts unknown. His CD - The 10 Greatest Sad Songs in (his) Life - is considered an essential modern classic by many. And, his stage presentation LOVE & ADDICTION is an astonishing look into a truly tortured soul. We are pleased and proud to present this must-see event - and humbly present the following bio in 'Cousin' Gibbard SUEDE's own words.I’m sure everyone has at least one “artistic” friend (you known, the person who lives in their own little world). I confess that I am one of these “artistic” friends - that facts and figures and attention to detail are definitely not my strong points. On top of this, there are many “events” in my past that I would prefer not to relive in conversation.
So, if you are looking for a chronological perspective of my past you will be greatly disappointed.Besides, shouldn’t everyone get a second - or third - or fourth chance at making something of their life. That’s the whole point of my show. Anything you need to know about me will be revealed on stage (hopefully) to your entertainment satisfaction. And maybe you will learn something new about yourself.
Now without revealing my age, when I was a child the radio format where I grew up was called Town and Country. This meant It would play a POP/rock song, then a country song, then a classical song, then a specialty song such as a polka or gospel or crooner song and continue that rotation.
There was no “station flipping” back then because you might miss your POP/rock song so you got to/ had to listen to all the other genres. The radio was my first exposure to country music which from there developed deep roots within my musical experiences.I remember my parents having kitchen parties for their adult friends and relatives which meant they were having a good time in the kitchen and us children were stuck in the living room not understanding why we couldn’t join the fun, except my older brother because he could play guitar.
Now if you’ve ever played a guitar for extended periods of time, you know that after while you need to go to the bathroom which doesn’t sit well with the partygoers because they don’t appreciate the vacuum.So my brother taught me three and only three country songs (1) Your Cheatin’ Heart, (b) Folsom Prison Blues and (3) Kalija which he figured gave him enough time to go do his thing and return before I got too comfortable in the kitchen.I distinctly remember my uncle being the “lead” singer and damn if he couldn’t sing Hank Williams better than Hank Williams with his cigarette in one hand and a drink in the other. He had an incredible voice and he loved to sing and he was to have a huge influence on my future musical tastes.Songwriting 101:Awhile back I had this notion that because I could put some words and chords together I was going to be a rich n famous Nashville song writer. I thought Emmylou Harris would cover “Ole Mexico” and the rest would be history, all the way to the bank! Well them pipe dreams never entered my realities out here in my kingdom of motel room after motel room. Guess it’s hard to be contacted at: NO FIXED ADDRESS.Still waiting for the “919”The real question is NOT: Is alcohol in the blood?But rather, Is alcohol in the genes?When my great grandfather was closing in on his centennial birthday, the owner of the local tavern said: “Severe, when you turn 100 you can drink for free on me until the day you die.”
When my great grandfather turned 105, the owner of the same local tavern said: “Severe, are you planning on dying any time soon, I’m having a hard time paying your bar tab.”
My great grandfather smiled and replied: “Pour me another drink and let me think about that. When do I need to get back to you with an answer? I do hope you’re not in any type of hurry.”
PS: my great grandfather died 20 days short of his 106th birthday.
Stone Hall Sessions is pleased and proud to be able to present this rare opportunity to see the enigmatic 'Cousin' Gibbard SUEDE.
PLEASE NOTE: Advance Tickets are available online only until midnight Saturday, September 24. Advance Tickets are not available on the day of the show. At-the-door Tickets are $30 (cash only).
COVID-19 mask and social distancing protocols are NOT mandatory at this event - but are encouraged.
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2022-09-25T14:00:00-04:00
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