CANASTA SHOWS - Sat. 9/11 @ Sub-T: CMJ Preview + Mon. 9/13 @ The House (DeKalb)

(sent on 2004-08-19)

Howdy Canasta fans,

Well, Canasta has been quite busy lately. After having a blast at the Wicker Park Fest a few weeks ago (thanks to everyone who came!), we played a private party this past weekend at Piece in Wicker Park, and by request of the host, developed and debuted a Canasta-fied version of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together"! Ask Matt to give you his soulful falsetto next time you see him.

But the main news is that we're currently gearing up for a couple big shows in September. The first, on Saturday, Sept. 11th at Subterranean, will be a preview of the Chicago showcase we're taking to the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC this October (more on that soon) with two of the finest bands in Chicago indie pop: The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir and Tenki. Stephanie Morris, whose lovely voice was recently added to the Gospel Choir, will open the show with her band, The Rest. It's a huge show for us, so please come early and catch all the poptastic sounds!

Then, two days later on Sept. 13th, we're headed to our very first out-of-town show. Our fans in the far west suburbs and beyond will be pleased to know we'll be appearing at The House in beautiful DeKalb, Illinois (home of Northern Illinois University: Go Huskies!). We'll be joined on the bill with The Detholz!, The Veterans of Flight, and once again, The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir. It's an all-ages show, so bring the kiddies!

You'll find more info on both shows below. Stay tuned for future developments, and hope to see you in September!

~ Canasta
www.canastamusic.com

Saturday, September 11th
@ Subterranean

CMJ CHICAGO SHOWCASE PREVIEW!
featuring
CANASTA
with
THE SCOTLAND YARD GOSPEL CHOIR
TENKI
and
STEPHANIE MORRIS & THE REST

$8 / 21+
Show: 9:30 PM / Canasta: 10:15 PM
Subterranean - 2011 W. North Ave. - Chicago, IL
www.subt.net

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Monday, September 13th
@ The House (DeKalb, IL)

CANASTA
with
THE SCOTLAND YARD GOSPEL CHOIR
THE DETHOLZ!
and
THE VETERANS OF FLIGHT

$4 / All ages
Show: 7:00 PM / Canasta: 7:45 PM
The House - 263 E. Lincoln Hwy. - DeKalb, IL
Directions
www.thehousedekalb.com

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