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From the sweet soul of DJ LoveJones kicking off the night to the call and response of Les Goodman in a resplendent white ensemble and his ever present Jazzmanian Devils leading the crowd in the Scotty Hard yell- Scotty Otty Otty Hard...Go Hard Go Hard, Holy Hardstock!!! was a show to be experienced and an experience not be repeated soon.

If you were there, you know. If you weren't there, you better donate to the Scotty Hard Trust, or spend an eternity explaing why to your Maker.

Highlights were too numerous to recount here, but let me try: shout outs to Bob Beaudine and Michele Klassen for their door to door vigilance, Tallie and Val for the Merch, Russ and Shirley for the inspiration, Dean Peter, Gordon, Maurice and all the rest of the Christ Church Cathedral staff for their love and help- we really appreciate it, Lenore and Pablo for their video mastery which we hope to see soon, and all the bands and musicians who made this evening so special. A big shout out to the hardest of the hardcore Hardstock supporters who showed up. The numbers are counted in a different way, and the crowd was huge.

Huge in heart, in soul and in giving this crazed sideshow a place to perform our little songs.

Thanks for Bob's Lounge for introducing Anglo-Saxon language into our 'immersion' world; to John Korsrud's Latin Jazz Sextet (takes a handsome devil to find a way to put sex in the title) with their cover of Kashmir; Clare Love for her songs from the heart; Bernie Boulanger- what can I say- we need more, what a great song- should be a hit; Trevor Jones Arntzen- he's back and as brilliant as ever- an honour to see him perform just like he used to, but even better...Don't stop now big guy; Jim I Braineater Cummins- you just get better and better; Beatrice Smartt- beautiful and sweet songs of Bliss and Heartache; Sandy Scofield- a force of native honesty and melody; Brian WRoy Goble- he spilled his guts with a song about spilling blood- Not the Subhumans- but yet, powerful, truthful, and charismatic; Simon Kendall- what can we say about this talented man and his magic hands on the Steinway piano, it was a honour for him to play the Steinway (his words) and an honour for us to hear him play without paying the final price that is usually accompanied by these renditions; JB JB JB Jim Byrnes is a living legend and when he sings, once again- no fakery, no hype, no PR bull shite, the man is incredible and his voice has such timbre and experience- what a Dylan song? Who better???

Something about Reptiles....the tickle trunk and the clarinet and the accordion and Burcu in a helmet surrounded by her Solid Gold 4 year old dancers.

Big thanks to Chris Crud....everything goes better with Crud. You can take that, and use it.

We raised a few thousand, filled a gorgeous room with melody and love, and what more can I ask for on the day before Father's Day?

What is next?

Only the Shadow knows......Go to the light....Go to the light...

June 13th Christ Church Cathedral

Tomorrow night is the 2nd Hardstock event in Vancouver. The first event drew 1000 people and raised about $25,000. We have the chance to make a real difference in the life of one individual- Scotty Hard aka Scott Harding.

Music starts at 7:30 and tickets will be available at the door. $25 donation is suggested, but you may donate more if you wish. Kids under 16 will get in for $10-15 donations. In fact, everyone will get in.

There are more than 14 groups so bring your water bottles. Nothing but water can be brought in to the church.

Feel that Hardstock feeling again, and come out and see your friends. Make some new ones.

Help us raise some money for my best friend, Scotty Hard.

Cheers

See ya there.

Dense Milt

DJ David Love Jones

David Love Jones is the official DJ for the Jazzmanian Devils for about 25 years. His dj skills and record collecting obsessions started at about 9 years old back in the UK purchasing MFSB - The Sound of Philadelphia. Philly in the house????

Mr. Love Jones and I have a musical History which goes back to the 80`s when I was living in the Manhatton Building on Robson.

David worked at Manhatton Books below.

David's Rare groove Mixtape reached me and Scotty, and the rest was history.

Shortly after David did his 1st Gig with the JD`s. Spinning Disco, Funk, Soul and Jazz . A perfect compliment to the diversity of the gigs at hand . It was I who came up with the name: DJ David Love Jones for poor David did not have a DJ name yet.

David returned to England leaving ODYSSEY in 1989. To live for 9 months. To hang out and Meet PATRICK FORGE, (through COLDCUT) and also meeting GILLES PETERSON (through Patrick who worked @ RECKLESS RECORDS). Patrick's record collection (checked it out one time) of Soul Jazz and Latin was off the hook. (That means good)

David enjoyed Sunday afternoons @ DINGWALLS .What a wonderful learning experience. PATRICK AND GILLES played wonderful Jazz, Soul and Latin DANCE MUSIC. Like no one ever before.At a COLDCUT record release party He also met and proceeded to hanging out with, go to, w/NORMAN JAY`s nights weekly. Norman was nice enough to give me a ride to the Monday nights often picking Him up in Kensington before being whisked away too the other side of Town. (MONDAY RARE GROOVE and THURSDAYS @ DINGWALLS) After nine months He returned to Vancouver.

In 1989. David`s first Dj gig back was called "Wig Out" with jazz funk band Soul Crib.( Chris from the JD`s was in the band) at the Waldorf with Jazzmanian Fan club President Chris Kilpatrick.

In the Nineties, with help from me, Saturno night club (Now called the Wet Bar) hired Him 5 nights a week. For a couple of years started the now legendary Radio Show AFRICAN RHYTHMS .in 1994 (now streamed and podcast around the world) On the show. David has interviewed Rachelle Ferrell, Bobby Taylor, Coldcut, DJ SMASH and a host of others LIVE and phone-in.

Next David Started the DJ Night the BOTTLE w/ Clarence. In 1996 @ the Pic Pub. A Jazz Dance, Acid Jazz, House, Disco, Latin, Funk Soul night which lasted three memorable years. And by all reports a huge success.It was in a unique vintage pub environment. Clarence and David invited many great guests including DJ`s. MARCUS WYATT, DJ SMASH, JULIUS PAPP, ANDREW JERVIS.. Since then David has been DJ'ing and running VINYL Records Shop in Downtown Vancouver. A Record Shop specializing in Soul, Jazz, Latin, Electronica, Breaks, Rock, House, Punk, Hip Hop, Disco and pretty well everything else.

David organized a DJ benefit for the late Shawna Stadius in 2003. The event was with key Vancouver DJ`s . Dicky Doo, Todd Omatani , Vernon , Jason Lev etc. They raised some money for Shawna and came together as a DJ Community to show our support. Shawna has passed away, yet the love she radiated will live with all of us forever.David played Wesley Snipes, West Vancouver, Party in Aug 2003. Which was a very special night . Also in 2004 , David has also been working with UBC Club Brazil.Currently David is DJ`ing regular all Brazilian gigs withSambata (samba, batucada) & Brejera . Also playing Soul Funk Latin and Disco the odd Saturdays @ The Kingston(downtown) You also can find Davids show on CITR on Friday 7.30 pm - 9.00pm. This Friday, June 6, we welcomes Les Goodman from the Jazzmanian Devils for a walk down memory lane, and an on the air tribute to Scotty Hard.

Devils in the Cathedral- a life's dream

I was talking to Burcu from Something about Reptiles the other day, and she said that playing in the cathedral was a life long dream of hers. As am atheist muslim, she promised not to declare a jihad.





My dream of playing in the church goes way back to my teenage years, when I debated on my 3 dream jobs- being a lawyer, a preacher, or an actor.


I have not followed through on any of those, but in a strange way, I have absorbed many of the aspects of these vocations into my life.



I have been called to the bar many times. I've even drunk from the cup. And while I didn't break my leg, I had a heart attack.

Close enough. On June 13, I have the honour of performing once again with the Jazzmanian Devils (25 years and still burning in hell) plus the honour of playing with one of the most exciting collections of musical talents ever to grace a Vancouver stage since.....well.....Hardstock 08.

We sold out the Commodore Ballroom at 990 people to raise almost $25,000 for the Scotty Hard Trust. We were told that we would not succeed. We were warned to move to a smaller venue. We refused to take no for an option.

Once again, we are faced with an uphill challenge. I have found the rock, I have found the hill we need to push the rock up, and now I need your help and the help of all the good people in Vancouver. Together we can enjoy the beauty of community and love and music.
Together we can raise our hopes and our sense of belonging, and together we can continue to help Scotty Hard in his challenges. Challenges that are far greater than any that we are individually going through. We can make a difference here. All we need to do is to show up.

Jim Byrnes-a truth that doesn't come overnight

When we did the original Hardstock in April, we asked Jim Byrnes to play. Right away, he said yes, but then had to wait for Holy Hardstock due to a scheduling conflict in St. Louis.

Jim knows firsthand some of the challenges that Scott will face in the years to come as he lost both his legs when he was hit from behind by a car while helping push a stalled truck on a highway. After recuperating, he pursued work as a musician, and the career in acting which he has also prospered. How has that journey gone?
In his own words, "from callow bohemian to weary pilgrim, here’s a little of the journey so far.
The city streets of my boyhood; steam heat rising off the Mississippi; the railroad; grits and gravy; the Cardinals and the Dodgers on the radio; summers in Kentucky and the Ozarks; Jimmy Reed at The London House East, Bobby “Blue” Bland at the Cosmo Hall; Muddy at the Moonlight Lounge and Slick’s Lakeside; the High Plains of east Colorado on a winter morning; the Charlie Company Boogie; all those nights in all those rented rooms; the wind off the ocean; the winter storms; the tough break and the heartache; the dust of Mexico; twilight on the Seine; the evening breeze, the distant thunder, the sweetness of the rain; the light and the laughter in my children’s eyes; the constant struggle and infinite joy of love…"Jim Byrnes
Jim Byrnes and his first love is the blues. His evocative, smoky vocals are found in a truth that doesn’t come overnight. This is why the Toronto Blues Society announced in January 2007 at the 2006 Maple Blues Awards, that Jim won male vocalist of the year, as well as recording of the year.

Growing up on the north side of St. Louis, Jim was surrounded by the likes of Chuck Berry, Johnny Johnson, and Ike and Tina Turner. Over the years Jim has appeared with a virtual who’s who of musical history including Furry Lewis, Henry Townsend, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, and Ray Charles.
That's pretty big shoes to even walk beside, but Jim Byrnes is one of the few in Vancouver who we can mention in the same breath, and can even come close to filling them. It is an honour to have him perform at Holy Hardstock!!!

Something About Reptiles- kissed by the hands of the devil

Turkish pop & folk songs of yesteryear a la Marlena Dietrich by lusciously eccentric diva Burcu & her trusty band Something about Reptiles.

Kitsch meets classic with traditional Turkish music "warped into something east of cabaret and west of gravity."



Listen to their recording From Instanbul To Orangeville (2000) on their myspace page -- Vancouver, Canada -- http://www.myspace.com/reptilesband



But for the personal, we visit the blog East Van Chronicles- blog written by accordionist Alison Jenkins

http://eastvanchronicles.blogspot.com/2007/12/jet-lagging.html



From their recent trip to Istanbul:

"We ended up by mistake in a Gypsy area one day called Kustepe, and were
mobbed by kids who led us to an internet cafe and asked us questions and sang
songs to us and made us laugh. We were so lucky to have Burcu with us as she was
born in Turkey and is still fluent in Turkish. Having a translator got us into
places that we wouldn't have otherwise visited (or survived). We also all
learned a lot of useful phrases from her, so by the end of the week we could all
order food and beer, ask how much something cost, and say our hellos and
goodbyes.Oh, and our 2 gigs went very well. I wondered how Turkish audiences
would take to 1 ex-pat Turk and 4 foreigners playing their songs, but we were a
hit.

As one Gypsy man put it when we busked in Kustepe: "The hands of the Devil
play pretty well." Bush & Blair may be seen as "2 devils", as our Aya Sofia
guide put it, but we were treated very well.I think all of our appetites were
only whetted by this trip: none of us was ready to come home yesterday,
especially Burcu, whose family, as well as most of her heart, is still in
Turkey.

I'm already plotting how I can return."

My personal connection is through Gord "The Love God" Berry, who told me,"Denny, you have to book the Reptiles. Burcu is amazing." Well, on his recommendation I went to her vintage store, Burcu's Angels, and tried on a gold suit. Unfortunately, it did not fit. And if the gold lame suit doesn't fit, we must acquit.