Howard Gladstone

Press

 Press comments  - Candles on The River -

I'm enthralled (with Candles on the River). The way Gladstone delivers lyrics; it's as if you are hearing him sculpt a song. Just like ice carvers at a winter festival, Gladstone shapes ordinary words into beautiful visions… ….songs of strength and courage…. .…lyrics (that) bite into the social conscience of humanity and touch us right in the heart… ….arrangements that really make the songs interesting
,,Virginia McIsaac, Rambles.net

…a singing poet… some quite good songs here
… Greenman Review

…. Gladstone’s songs are interesting because of his passion for musical icons, people and places that he celebrates and laments …
. Live Music Report

"Howard Gladstone, with the help of some stellar musicians,
has produced a worthy CD of personal reflections and topical songs" - -Jerry Tenenbaum, posted to Band's website.

Press comments - Sunflowers Light The Room -

Echoes of artsy 1970s psychedelic folk rock, outlaw country, Moorish modes and Dead-edged jazz pop infuse this local songwriter's unpolished but fascinating debut with loads of retro appeal, down to his deadpan, slightly off-key Cohenesque delivery.
...If you heard this music in a crowded room, you'd suspect it was a lost gem from another time.  
-  Greg Quill, Toronto Star, June 2003

I was impressed by the rhythm in his lyrics, a perfect balance of words, innovative expression and clarity of thought that takes one off to new places. He has a lot of solid material..
- Virginia MacIsaac, Rambles, March 2003
 

This CD is, in the end, a generous and heartfelt invitation to join a sincere, insightful artist on an uncompromising journey of passage and revelation.  It's all about the moments that heal, and unite, and help to fuel the light.
- Norm Hacking

WHAT THE PRESS SAYS ... Complete Reviews

Press release-
March 1, 2007 -
Title: Howard Gladstone's CD, The Breath In the Wind to be released April 19, 2007
Full press release : PDF version   Word version

SONICBIDS Electronic Press Kit
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NEWS

April 19, 2007 - CD Release date- The Breath In the Wind

September 2005- City Roots City Wide Festival at Distillery District  www.torontocityroots.com

November 2004 - release of "Candles on The River" CD at Clinton's, Toronto

September 2004 - Toronto City Roots Song Celebration music festival at the Distillery historic district for Labour day weekend.

April 2004 - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage fest.  Many highlights.  Bob Dylan. Lucinda Williams.  Gospel tent. Great music. Heard Hackberry Ramblers,a band that has been together for 71 years... some sort of record for longevity.

March 2004 - India trip. Visited ashram/children's home.  www.alamelu.org

January - March 2004 - In the studio recording & mixing new album "Candles on the River." Scheduled for fall release.    Musicians include Tony Quarrington, Denis Keldie, Russ Boswell, Al Cross, plus special guests Anne Lindsay, Eddie Baltimore, Clella Errington and Alan Soberman.

January 2004 - Oasis North series continues. Info

July 2003 - Howard organizes new singer/songwriter series, Oasis North, and first concert is held this month.  Well received series.

June 2, 2003
Groovy Monday album released  featuring 19 songwriters, has been released with all proceeds going to Arts Can Circle to assist Native youth by funding music programs and providing instruments.  The album was recorded over several weeks and all musicians donated their songs. A live version of Howard performing "Sunflowers Light The Room" is included.   The album is $10 and can be ordered directly from the Groovy Monday website.. or from Howard at any performance. June 2, 2003
www.groovymondays.com
www.artscancircle.ca

January 2003 -
Five of Howard's songs are now available on CBC's new internet music roots music channel. January, 2003 www.rootsmusiccanada.com

November 2002 -
CD release "Sunflowers Light The Room"
CD RELEASE PARTY


 

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History and Archives

2005
Tuesday January 18 - Hugh's Room - Toronto Songwriter's unite -

2004
Sunday November 28 - 
Album Release
"Candles on the River" - Clinton's, 693 Bloor Street W, Toronto,
Early start 730PM. 
With full band.
admission $10 at the door.
Review
Past
Saturday January 17
Staircase Cafe, Hamilton (Groovy Monday benefit for Artscan Foundation)

January 30 - February 1
Winterfolk Music Festival

Saturday February 21
Host, Soundstage, Urban Cafe, Richmond Hill.  1PM

Oasis North Series, Toronto
Thursday January 24
Thursday February 26
Thursday March 25
Thursday April 29
Thursday May 27
Thursday June 24

Oasis North Series Information
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Oasis North 2004 Poster (pdf)
Thursday June 24
Oasis North Series, Toronto

Thursday August 5 
Distillery Toronto - Pure Spirits Patio - no cover charge - performing with group

Tuesday September 21
Bluebird North Toronto

Tuesday Oct 5 - Eddie Baltimore Memorial, Silver Dollar, Toronto

Saturday Oct 9 - Corner Coffee House, Newmarket,
 227 Main St. South . Newmarket
duo with Tony Quarrington. 
8PM - 11 PM .  No cover.
Tel: (905) 595-1696
Corner Coffee House

Archives - Past Performances

Saturday December 6
Oasis Restaurant, 780 Queen St. E, Toronto
With Tony Quarrington, acoustic/electric guitar & mandolin
Plus Special Guests -  No Cover - Pay what you can  9PM

Friday October 24
Urban Cafe
8763 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill,
(north of Hwy 7)
8:30PM - 11PM.
(905)- 707-1311

Thursday October 30
Thursday November 27
Oasis North Singer/ Songwriter Series
Upcoming dates, opening set and evening hosted by Howard Gladstone:,
Oasis Restaurant, 780 Queen St. E, Toronto

Friday September 19
Corner Coffee House, 
227 Main St. South. Newmarket. 
8PM - 11 PM .  No cover.
Tel: (905) 595-1696
Corner Coffee House  

Saturday June 28 - 3:30 PM
Peace, Love &  Folksongs
Mel Lastman Square, Toronto,
(Yonge St., north of Sheppard )
2:00PM - 10:30PM. 
Free admission for whole family.
Featuring Howard Gladstone, plus many others:  James Gordon, Norm Hacking, Tony Turner, Lynn Harrison, Brian Gladstone, Danny Marks, Ray Materick. David Bradstreet.
www.folksingersforpeace.com

Thursday July 17
Howard Gladstone Quartet
BLUES on BELLAIR, 25 Bellair Ave (Yorkville).  with Tony Quarrington  (guitar), Denis Keldie (keyboards), Bruce Longman (bass) 

Thursday July 24 -
Oasis Restaurant, 780 Queen St. E. 
Howard is organizer/host of Oasis Song Writers Series.   This is the first date in the series, also featuring Noah Zacharin, Michael Laderoute, Eddie Baltimore. $5 cover

Thursday August 28
Oasis Restaurant, 780 Queen St. E. 
Howard is organizer/host of Oasis Song Writers Series.  Additional performers to be announced. $5 cover
 

Friday May 21, 2003
Corner Coffee House
227 Main St. South . Newmarket
duo with Tony Quarrington. 
8PM - 11 PM .  No cover.
Tel: (905) 595-1696
Corner Coffee House

Saturday April 12, 2003
Renaissance Cafe
- 1938 Danforth Ave (w. of Woodbine) Toronto
duo with Tony Quarrington
$5 cover. Small intimate non-smoking club. Call (416) 422-1441 for more info.
www.renaissancecafe.ca


Friday March 21,  2003
Oasis East  - 780 Queen St. East
(east of Broadview) Toronto
Trio w/ Tony Quarrington guitar and Bruce Longman bass. No cover charge.    
Excellent creole menu, nice atmosphere with art display.     Reservations (416)469-5423
 

Rancho Relaxo  8 PM
Trio with Tony Quarrington and Bruce Longman

Comfort Zone, 12PM (midnight) Host of songwriter workshop (with Jory Nash, Peter Verity, Noah Zacharin) 
http://www.winterfolk.com

2002
Monday
December 2, 2002