Janis Joplin An Evening with - Sat., Feb 25 7:30 pm Perth Legion
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An Evening with
Janis Joplin
lanarkanimals.ca
Sat., Feb 25 7:30 pm
Perth Legion
a retrospective
on Janis Joplin’s
life from Port
Arthur, Texas to
San Francisco
and the Full
Tilt Boogie
joplinesque.com
Band
LAWS is an independent organization dedicated to promoting the
well-being of all animals. It is a registered charity (#BN 11900
4893 RR0001) that survives solely on private donations, receiving
no funding from any level of government. Every year the shelter
staff deals with many animals. These are lost, abused, or aban-
doned animals which are cared for until their rightful owners can be
found or they can be placed in new homes.
Our Mission Statement:
To promote the welfare of all animals, to provide shelter and care, and prevent cruelty and Joplinesque, Janis Joplin tribute band members: Josh Hoffman, Patty Kenny, John Cockburn,
suffering for those animals in need. Shelley Montreuil, Martin Laforest
Joshua Hoffman: Josh performs on the piano and electrome-
LAWS History: chanical keyboards. Trained classically in the Royal Conservatory of
music he quickly gravitated to the tunes that truly interest him, most
The Lanark Animal Welfare Society was founded 30 years ago.
notably; The Band, Little Feat, Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Yes. Josh
Initially it was an independent society with a small shelter just
has been a member of “Clan d’Estin” for the last 4 years contributing
outside of Lanark Village. In 1986 LAWS purchased one acre of to the band’s performance, songwriting and vocals and he feels that
land on Glenview Road and, with the help of 600 supporters, built the music Joplinesque is performing is a perfect catalyst to his own
a small shelter that housed 12 dogs and a few cats. A cat wing was musical journey.
later added and over the years, the additions have resulted in a Patty Kenny: After 10 years playing Patty realized that the world just
shelter which can now house almost one hundred cats, dogs and needs more bass players. She picked it up and hasn’t looked back. Jenica
other small animals. Rayne contacted her for a “one-time” gig at the Women’s Voices Festival
in Ottawa (there was also a chick sax player on that gig - turns out it was
LAWS provides emergency shelter for many animals each year. LAWS receives no funding Shelley, the two have been close friends ever since). Patty played with
Jenica and the Raynemakers in various configurations for the next ten years.
from any governmental source. Its operating expenses are met from donations from its
Along the way she has had the good fortune to perform with: South African
members, supporters, adoption fees and fundraising activities such as garage sales, raffles,
Grammy-nominee Sharon Katz & The Peace Train, Danielle Lennon and
craft sales etc. James Wannamaker to name a few.
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John Cockburn: John has done something the other players Act one
in this group can only dream of - he made money playing music.
Port Arthur, Texas
At the age of 16 John’s band played enough to buy all their gear
and the van they drove to gigs in with money to spare.
2:19 Train - aka: Mamie Desdumes’ Blues traditional circa 1900 attributed to Mamie
In 2001 John and Shelley met each other in the ranks of Big Steve Desdunes b. 25 Mar 1879 d. 4 Dec 1911 (mis-pronounced Desdumes) by Jelly Roll Morton
and The Mudcats, a blues/rock band headed by Big Steve Forster. who originally recorded it on 16 Dec 1939
Today, John plays with Joplinesque, Blind Dog Casey and The
Respectables and is happily on call for numerous local groups.
Roll On Columbia - The first song Janis performed with a group, The Waller Creek
Boys, in Austin, Texas - the boys were shocked and amazed at her vivaciousness.
Shelley Montreuil: Shelley has been writing lyrics and Outspoken women were just not that common in the 60’s.
performing musically and theatrically for over 20 years. Best
known as the front man for local jazz-blues group Tell Mama, Roll on Columbia was written by Woody Guthrie as a tool for the Power Corporation to
she is both a vocalist and a lyricist. She also plays a host of help sway public opinion in their favour. It became quite popular amongst the folk
woodwinds, guitar and piano. performers of the time.
Shelley has had the good fortune to work alongside performers such CHORUS:
as: Salome Bey, Sue Foley, Keith Glass, Brian Downey, Susie Arioli Roll on Columia roll on, roll on Columbia roll on
and Matthew Zadow (Moses Gillespie). She has been studying the music of Bessie Smith and Big your power is turning our darkness to dawn
Mama Thornton for years and is thrilled to have the opportunity to portray Janis Joplin and to so roll on Columbia roll on.
share her story from the singer’s perspective.
Midnight Special - First recorded in 1926 by Pistol Pete on the Okeh label. Leadbelly
Martin Laforest: Born in Chicoutimi, Québec but raised in performed the tune in 1934 at Angola Prison inserting some phrases about a jailbreak in
Kingston, Ontario, Martin received his very first drum at the age of Houston. Of course, like many blues songs of the day, this one is about a train.
one and received his first real drum set at the age of 11 (he can’t
wait until he reaches the age of 111 CHORUS:
to get a new percussion instrument). Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
Martin’s parents either made a terrible let the Midnight Special shine an ever-loving light on me.
mistake or the the most inspired gift
Do Your Duty - Bessie Smith became the highest paid black entertainer of her day
to this percussionist to be. Martin is
a member of the Vimy Band at CFB (1920’s) that is until the great depression when the entertainment industry took a very
Kingston Martin and has played in various music groups through- hard blow. Smith passed away in 1937 after a tragic and controversial car accident. Her
out his humble career. Aside from Joplinesque, he is currently in grave remained unmarked until August 7, 1970, when a tombstone—paid for by Janis
the band clan d’Estin (a folk-rock band)and Lisa V. and the VIP (a
Joplin—was erected.
blues/jazz band).
Lyle Dillabough, the Ottawa Valley Troubador:
Lyle is a singer/songwriter, broadcaster, writer, promoter
and humanitarian. He has been doing his thing (one way
or another) for 35 years.
Lyle and Shelley have been working and playing music
tgoether for almost 20 years.
www.lyledillabough.com
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Turtle Blues - Janis Joplin wrote this tune which seems to say quite a bit about her Kozmic Blues - Janis Joplin, Gabriel Mekler
personality throughout her musical career. “You can call me mean, you can call me evil, I’ve
been called just about everything around....” Magic of Love - Mark Warren Spoelstra
Black Betty - An African-American work song attributed to Leadbelly but not likely writ- Ball and Chain - Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton b.11 Dec 1926 d.25 Jul 1984 originally
ten by him originally. Black Betty is not a woman but is actually a flintlock musket. recorded by “Big Mama” Thornton (1968) Arhoolie Records # 1039.
CHORUS: Mercedez Benz - Janis Joplin, Bob Neuwirth, Mike McClure
Whoa Black Betty bam ba lam
Whoa Black Betty bam ba lam ... Intermission ...
Whoa Black Betty bam ba lam
Whoa Black Betty bam ba lam Set three, Kozmic Blues/Full Tilt Boogie
What Good Can Drinkin’ Do - Janis wrote this song one evening ‘after drinking
San Francisco
herself into a stupor’. It speaks quite honestly of Janis’ addictive obsession with alcohol as a
self-prescribed remedy for her inner turmoil.
Half Moon - John Hall, Johanna Hall
... Intermission ... Move Over - Janis Joplin
Act two, Big Brother & The Holding Company Cry Baby - Bert Berns, Jerry Ragovoy: originally recorded by Garnet (born “Garrett”)
Mimms and the Enchanters (1963) United Artists.
San, Francisco
Me and Bobby McGee - Kris Kristofferson b.22 June 1936, Fred Foster b.26 July
I Need a Man to Love - Janis Joplin and Sam Andrew
1931 - originally recorded by Roger Miller (1969) Smash Records # 67129.
Bye Bye Baby - Powell St. John
One Night Stand - Barry Flast, Samuel Gordon
Down on Me - Eddie Head originally record-
ed by “Eddie Head & His Family” (22 April 1930) Hairway to Heaven A Woman Left Lonely - Dan Penn
(born Wallace Daniel Pennington - 16 No-
Summertime - Jacob Gershovitz alias 9 Gore Street East vember 1941), Dewey Lindon “Spooner”
George Gershwin Perth, Ontario
Oldham Jr / original recording by Janis Joplin.
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Piece of My Heart - Bert Berns, Jerry
Tell Mama - Marcus Lewis Daniel, Wilbur
Ragovoy originally recorded by Erma Vernice
Terrell, Clarence George Carter
Franklin (1967) Shout Records #S-221. www.beautifulperth.com
Try (Just a Little Bit Harder) - Chip Get it While You Can - Mort Shuman
Taylor (born James Wesley Voight) 1 January b.12 November 1936 d.2 January 1991, Jerry
1940, Jerry Ragovoy b. 1935 originally recorded Ragovoy b.1935 / originally recorded by How-
by Lorraine Ellison (1968) Loma records #2094. ard Tate (22 February 1967) Verve Records # Barnabe’s YIG
80 Dufferin Street, Perth, ON K7H 3A7
VK-10496.
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Jun 1902 d.30 Dec 1979, Lorenz Hart b.2 May 99 Dufferin St. Unit C Suite #2 Matthew & Cressida Barnabe
Perth, Ontario Buried Alive in the Blues - Nick
1895 d.22 Nov 1943.
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Things the shelter needs...
This Week’s Wish List: Canned Cat Food: “Friskies Pate”, Pedigree Canned Dog
Food, Paper Towels, HE Laundry Detergent, Dishwashing Soap, Bleach, Dog Toy Puzzles,
“Kongs” of all sizes and jars of Peanut Butter (to stuff Kongs with).
This is a list of things we need on a continued basis, any dona-
tions are always appreciated.
Animal Feed and Supplies: Office Supplies:
Canned Cat and Kitten Food Photocopy paper
Canned Dog Food Blue pens
Postage Stamps
Rawhide Chewy Bones
Banker boxes
Cat Trees
Non-Clumping kitty litter
Other:
Clean Dry Newspapers
Plastic totes with lids
Colourful and fun cat collars (safety release Paint Brushes
type)
Canadian Tire Money is always appreciated to
Cleaning Supplies: help us with our winter maintenance sup-
Javex Bleach plies such as salt as well as our regularly
needed items like brooms, mops and javex.
High Efficiency (HE) Laundry Detergent
Dishwashing liquid
Any of these items can be dropped off at the
Mr. Clean (or similar products)
shelter 253 Glenview Road 11 am to 4 pm
Air Fresheners
daily.
Heavy Duty Garbage Bags Good quality
brooms and dust pans/ home type (not Please Note: We no longer require
commerical) donations of dry animal food as we are
Mops that come with buckets with ringers now sponsored by Hill’s Science Diet.
attached
Lanark Animal Welfare Society
P.O. Box 156, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1
PH 613-283-9308
FAX: 613-283-0982
Open daily 11 am to 4 pm
Serving all of Lanark County, Ontario
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