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Reid & CBC's Vinyl Cafe

2010 SPRING MINI TOUR
LIVE: STory of Stuarts Early Years
plus Patrick Watson.
April 30 - Ganaoque
May 1 - Brockville
May 2nd Montreal
RADIO: June 5/6/7, 2010

 

2009 FALL TOUR 
LIVE: Oct 13-25 (15 shows in Ontario)
RADIO: Nov 14, 15, 17, 2009

2008 TRAIN SHOW
LIVE: April 2008
(Via Rail from Vancouver to Toronto)
RADIO: Jun 7, 8, 10, 2008

2006 MISSION BC 
LIVE: October 26, 2006 (with Murray MacLauchlan and Carolyn Mark)
RADIO: Nov 11, 12, 2006

2006 Vinyl Cafe Spring Tour
LIVE: March 27 -  (ON/MB/SK/AB with Suzie Vinnick)

2005 VICTORIA BC CHRISTMAS
LIVE: December 4th, 2005 2 shows as special guest The Royal Theatre, Victoria BC

2005 PORT HOPE, ON
LIVE: January 30th 2005 (Capitol Theatre with Nicole Stoffman)
RADIO: February 12th & 13th, 2005

 

A brief history of how Reid became an official member of the Vinyl Cafe Orchestra...

Reid was recorded live in concert for Vinyl Cafe for the first time on January 30, 2005 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, Ontario. We had an amazing time, and a loving relationship with the VC began. Stuart and Jess (his producer) sure know how to put on a show and make an artist feel extra special. Port Hope is a beautiful town, with a fabulous theatre, and we stayed at the super charming Dr. Corbetts Inn.

Reid then joined the VC gang again on December 6th 2005 at the Royal in Victoria BC (his new home) as a special guest to sing his seasonal composition Last Day Of The Year at the afternoon and evening Christmas show. His first appearance in town was a little nerve racking (The Royal is awefully nice), but musical director John Sheard and bassist Denis Pendrith were so completely endearing that all was soon tickity-boo. The combination of the three boys is definitely something we hoped to see more of in the future.


They hooked up again for a full tour in the spring of 2006, with fabulous singer songwriter Suzie Vinnick. Starting in London, Ontario and making their way west to Alberta. Reid played Kid Canada in the very first production of Stuart's new radio drama Eggs Blackstone. A fella could get used to the swell hospitality and kind treatment he endured at the hands of Jess and Ted and the whole danged gang.

Next up they were off to Mission BC on October of 2006 to record a show with the legendary Murray MacLauchlan, Jenny Whiteley and Carolyn Mark. Murray got to take over as Kid Canada...and Reid...well Reid let him.


Reid got a pretty nnifty invitation to accompany Stuart or a very intimate show on Via Rail's cross Canada train. Stuart Mclean told stories and Reid sang complimentary songs. Before they boarded the train Reid even wrote (with some help from the missus) a song just for that trip called RAIL, now available on his new EP Courting Juniper. It's also worth noting that Reid brought his uke along on that trip and it is on the train that he wrote MY GREEN THUMB, also available on said EP.


Reid took off with them on their Fall 2009 tour through various towns in Ontario. This might actually be only the third time in the history of the VC that they brought only one musical guest with them, making it extra special for our greedy Reido. He was able to swing this by playing his own material, and then coming out as his alter-Elvis and performing selections from The Presley Sessions. This tour had a timely stop in Orillia where Reid's pappy lives, and that there show just happened to fall on Reid's birthday! Jess even baked him a non-dairy cake and about 700 people sang him happy birthday. That was pretty swell, except for the part where Reid got wax on Stuart's snazzy three piece while blowing out his candles...

And then there is la belle province in the spring of 2010. Stuart wanted to go to his hometown of Montreal and tell the story of his early years. He chose Reid to accompany him with songs from each decade. It was pretty special.


Over the years Reid had many opportunities to play with The VC orchestra, namely John Sheard and Dennis Pendrith. The combination of the three of them was so sweet to Reid's ears that he has implored them on numerous occasions to join him onstage at his own shows. This too has gone well and so you can expect to hear those fine fellas on Reid's full length album due out in early autumn of 2010.

Download the Vinyl Cafe podcast here:
http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting//pastpodcasts.html

Very much looking forward to more time spent with Canada's favourite story teller; Stuart McLean and his merry band of...well...band. So long for now!

Do we need to tell you to tune in/buy a CD/read a book? Didn't think so... CBC/VinylCafe

 


 



 

 

 

 

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Reid, Jenny Whiteley, Carolyn Mark & Diona Davies (Po Girl)
Mission BC

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Reid, Murray MacLauchlan & CVM
Mission BC

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reid's Aunt Vi & great uncle Howie James
Nanaimo BC

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FROM: Stuart McLean / Vinyl Cafe

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to tell you about Reid Jamieson and to tell you how wonderful he is to work with.

We recently featured Reid as a special musical guest on our national CBC Radio program the Vinyl Café.

Reid is a beautiful singer and songwriter. After Reid appeared on the Vinyl Cafe several times we received tremendous feedback from our audience. People from all over the country wrote in to tell us they love Reid’s music. The feedback came from listeners of all different ages- from eight to eighty and everywhere in between. And that’s one of the best things about Reid; he appeals to everyone and he’s versatile. The reaction in the theatre at the Vinyl Café concert was incredible. He stole the show.

Reid’s music had an affect on me the first time I heard it. I saw him play live at Maple Lounge at the Rivoli one Wednesday night last year. I had never heard of Reid before that night. He blew me away. The bar was loud and noisy, but when Reid started playing you could hear a pin drop. I picked up a copy of his most recent album, the Unavoidable Truth, that night. It didn’t leave my stereo for the next few weeks.

While I’m impressed by his musical ability it is Reid’s professionalism that puts him head and shoulders above others. He is easy to work with, friendly, hard working and supportive. I felt like it was he, not me, keeping things together. He was wonderful.

Reid is an exceptional talent and a joy to work with. I feel proud to have had him as a guest on the Vinyl Café.

All the best,
Stuart McLean

Listen: Grass & Dirt & Holding Out & Common Problems

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'Irresistible...' - Eye Magazine

'I can't wait to hear more from this talented artist, and predict big things to come'
- Roots Music Report, Texas

'Look out for this cat. He's a break away from launch.'
- Puremusic.com, Nashville

'In a few short bars Reid stole the show...' - Now Magazine

'Toronto boy kicks Josh Rouse’s ass crooning indie-soul-country classics all of his own making...your life will be better with this music in it.'
- Americana UK

'An intelligent, eclectic-pop tunesmith with a rich voice in the tradition of Neil Finn... more guileless, emotionally honest and vulnerable.'
- Eye Magazine

'Arresting...dazzling voice'
- Toronto Sun

'More than just another promising upstart...rootsy, mellow and honey-sweet.' - TorontoLife.com


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"Neither derivative nor nostalgic...
The Unavoidable Truth, is a work of elegant, understated beauty ...enveloping the listener in the atmospheric glow
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'Lovers of classic quality should
acquire without hesitation.'
- Comes With A Smile - UK

'Utterly charming on stage, Jamieson kept a packed room in pin-drop silence.' - Umbrella Music NXNE 2004
'Well-constructed pop treasures that rival Glenn Tilbrook's compositional prowess and the emotionally potent presentation of Jeff Buckley...gorgeous, unbridled voice beams thoughtful lyrics over a vintage country-inspired band.' - MilesOfMusic.com
     
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