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SONIC DELI PRESENTS FOURTH ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT FOR EPILEPSY TORONTO - SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH, AT C´EST WHAT, 67 FRONT ST. EAST, DOORS AT 10:00 PM

TORONTO - FRIDAY, MAR 13TH 2009 - Sonic Deli Records presents the fourth annual benefit concert in support of Epilepsy Toronto. JIM ARMSTRONG AND THE SONIC DELI BAND will share the stage with SLEEPS SIX, on Saturday, March 28th at C´est What, 67 Front St. East. Doors at 10:00 pm and show starts at 10:30 pm. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 in advance by calling Andrea at Sonic Deli (416) 535-5896 or Nicole at Epilepsy TO (416) 964-9095. All proceeds will benefit Epilepsy Toronto, www.epilepsytoronto.org

A non-profit community agency, Epilepsy Toronto is celebrating their 53rd Anniversary this March, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Independent record label, Sonic Deli Records and guest artists will show their support once again and help to bring that awareness to a wider audience with this fourth benefit concert.

The multi-faceted Jim Armstrong, who has had a life-long struggle with epilepsy himself, has had much success since Sonic Deli launched his solo debut Mudtown in May 2007, drawing comparisons to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Randy Bachman and Steve Earle. He has composed music for many independent feature and corporate films as well as television (including a song on episode nine of CBC´s prime time television series, MVP; The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives). Jim is currently finishing his new album, Junction Road, due for release this summer. Jim is backed by The Sonic Deli Band which includes Jeff Beauchamp (XMen, Vince Gill, Jason McCoy) on bass, drummer Alvin Lapp, (Buddy Guy, Goo Goo Dolls, The Jayhawks), and Phil Kane (Jeff Healey, Michael Buble), on lead guitar.

Sleeps Six was founded by singer-songwriter, Pauline Groen (keyboardist with The Tribe, among others). Pauline´s first album was 2002´s Nacre and the group´s second album; Late Enough is due out this year. Now wielding guitar in addition to keys, this powerful vocalist is joined on stage by band members Sev Micron on drums (Tulpa), lead guitarist Marc Ganetakos (Nelly Furtado) and Jim Field on bass (lead guitarist for Rhea´s Obsession).

WHO: Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band w/ Sleeps Six
WHAT: Fourth Annual Benefit Concert in support of Epilepsy Toronto
WHERE: C'est What? - 67 Front Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
WHEN: Saturday, March 28th - doors at 10:00pm, show at 10:30pm.
TICKETS: $10 in advance / $12 at the door - available by calling Andrea at Sonic Deli (416) 535-5896 or Nicole at Epilepsy TO (416) 964-9095

Epilepsy Toronto provides professional counseling, employment assistance, support and self-help groups, educational workshops and conferences, as well as public awareness and advocacy services. For more information contact Nicole Nelson at Epilepsy Toronto at (416) 964-9095 or visit www.epilepsytoronto.org

Epilepsy Toronto is a member of the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, An innovative partnership of epilepsy organizations across the country dedicated to the promotion of independence, quality of life, and full community participation of persons affected by epilepsy.

In this update: ValsList, IndieCan´s Best of 2008, Junction Road album, shows, 4th Annual Benefit Concert, All Along & more...

Sonic Deli Records is pleased to announce that some of Jim Armstrong´s songs from the MUDTOWN album will be included in future play list recommendations from ValsList - play lists for busy people/´music concierge´ service

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With over 1 Million hits on their site every month, IndieCan features the best of Canadian independent bands and artists with a one-hour show every week - download, stream or listen. IndieCan is also in syndication on XM Satellite Channel 87 The Verge plus 7 more stations across Canada.

Jim Armstrong´s song, Hole In His Heart is included in the soundtrack of the award-winning, American independent comedy film, All Along. Check out the latest exciting announcements for the film here www.allalongfilm.com

2/14/09 - Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band - Valentine´s Day (Feb 14th) at The Savannah Room, 294 College Street, Toronto, Ontario / (416) 975-0845 along with celebrated guitarist/singer-songwriter, Sean Pinchin. Show: 10:00 pm / Cover: $5
[ **CANCELLED** ]

2/20/09 - Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band at The Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr Street, Oakville, Ontario / (905) 844-2655 along with fabulous singer-songwriter, Grainne Ryan. Show: 9:00 pm / $7 Cover

3/28/09 - Sonic Deli Records´ presents The 4th Annual Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto at The C´est What? - 67 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario / (416) 867-9499

Each March during National Epilepsy Awareness Month in Canada, Sonic Deli Records´ and Jim Armstrong (who has epilepsy) hold a concert to help raise awareness for the organization, Epilepsy Toronto. Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band headline with special guests, Sleep Six. Please join us for an entertaining and memorable evening of music in aid of a worthy cause on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Doors: 10:00 pm (available soon) advance tickets $10 / $12 at the door .

Jim Armstrong is currently in the studio producing and recording his forthcoming album, JUNCTION ROAD as well as producing and recording Jeff Beauchamp´s solo debut EP, ALONE and composing the score for Canton Film Studios´ Taste of Fear.

Jim Armstrong is MyPPK's Home Page Featured PPK of the WEEK. Click the logo and check out Jim's presskit. MyPPK is a company that provides an excellent electronic presskit service.

Jim Armstrong is currently working on his new album entitled JUNCTION ROAD with the help of his Sonic Deli Band-mates; Alvin Lapp, Phil Kane and Jeff Beauchamp. To hear some of these new tunes in advance of the CD release and to help usher in the holiday season, please join us on Saturday, December 20th at the C'est What Brew/Vin Pub Restaurant, "Toronto´s true local flavour in craft beer and comfort food since 1988." - 67 Front Street, Toronto.

"The story-telling Folklore artist, Sean Pinchin, is best known for crafting warm and soulful sounds with nothing but his voice, harmonica and slide guitar. Using his music as therapy, every performance has an emotional delivery that any audience can feel and relate to.

Born in Etobicoke, Ontario in 1981, Sean Pinchin started out as a grunge guitarist eventually gravitating towards folk and early Delta Blues. Having played in and around the GTA in cover rock and pop bands for several years and teaching music on the side, Sean soon established himself as a talented musician - the only problem was, he had yet to find a style he could call his own. It wasn´t until he was introduced to a Hawaiian Lap Steel guitar, that Sean knew this was it."

WHO: Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band; Sean Pinchin
WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 2008
WHERE: C'est What? - 67 Front Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
DOORS: 10:00pm
COVER: $10

Jim Armstrong is currently in the quarter-finals at www.ourstage.com in the Southern/Blues Rock/Rockabilly category with his track, Heaven Only Knows. If you love discovering new independent music and would like to check it out, please click on the banner above.

Sonic Deli Records and Jim Armstrong would like to introduce you to the newest member of the Sonic Deli Band, bass player Jeff Beauchamp. Jeff has played in a number of great bands over the years; leader of XMEN recording and touring band; played with Lee Roy Parnell, Vince Gill, Honeymoon Suite, The Meteors, Steven Ambrose of The Lincolns, Jason McCoy, Dave Languuth of Nellie Furtado Band; opened for Powder Blues, Nash the Slash and FM, Tanya Tucker, Diamond Rio, Jaluuka, Devo and many more...

Next Show:
Friday, September 24th, 10:00 p.m. at the Savannah Room - 294 College Street, Toronto, Cost $5.

Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band headline with singer-songwriter, Rob Maurin to open and The Keyframe Band to close. Great line-up! Excellent music! Hope to see you there.

Congratulations go to Jim Armstrong for winning the OurStage.com July contest in the Singer-Songwriter (Male) category with his song I´m Coming Home.

Jim currently has 3 songs in competition for August; Tomorrow´s Gonna Be Grand, Mudtown and Angel In Our Corner - you can find them here and see how he stacks up against the rest http://www.ourstage.com/fanclub/jimarmstrong. Please consider joining his fan club.

Next Show:
Saturday, August 16th at the Savannah Room - 294 College Street, Toronto

Jim Armstrong & the Sonic Deli Band are joined by a couple of special guests; the incomparable David VanDuzen (Chuck Berry; Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks; Looking Glass; Seadog; Moxy; Motherload & more) filling in on lead guitar for SDB´s Phil Kane.

And all the way from Montreal, Little Birdie. Here´s an excerpt taken directly from the band´s myspace page www.myspace.com/weelittlebirdie.

"Little Birdie led by singer-songwriter Orit Shimoni, is an up-and-coming folk/alt-country band based in Montreal, and steadily spreading into the hearts of many, with CBC radio play across Canada, performances at Mariposa Folk Festival and Canadian Music Week, and radio and TV. appearances.

Known for her "siren's voice and songwriting pearls" (the Montreal Mirror), Orit's lyrics are "truly profound" (the Suburban) and captivating. Backed up by Andre Kirchhoff's intense musicianship and harmonies, the band plays as a trio or four-piece when on tour. In Montreal they often perform with members of local band Lil' Buck, the front-man of which, Mark Goodwin is responsible for the "stellar production job" (Montreal Mirror) of Little Birdie's debut album, Cinematic Way, which was nominated for best country album in the GAMIQ (Quebec Independent Music Awards)."

Come help celebrate the first anniversary of the Savannah Room with this great line up! Show: 10:00 pm Cover: $5.00

This Friday, July 25th you are invited to the Savannah Room in Toronto for a terrific night of music and merriment with birthday boy, Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band. Rounding out the roster is the amazing Grainne Ryan; the loveliest, roots rockin' redhead you'll ever see and the new duo on the block, Big Blue. True, Jim Armstrong is also a roots rockin' redhead, but Grainne's prettier!

Where: The Savannah Room - 294 College Street (@ Spadina) - 416.975.0845
When: Friday, July 25th
Show: 10:00pm
Cost: $5

Next Show: Saturday, August 16th, Jim & SDB @ the Savannah Room with Little Birdie (Montreal)

Jim Armstrong is now on OurStage.com; an online music site where the fans decide who's great and who's not. Drop by and become a fan - listen and judge for yourself. The music runs from the very best new music on offer in the world to the worst (think early "Idol" tryouts!) Fans and artists can win cash and other prizes (yes, that means you). Your support is greatly appreciated.

And in the world of podcasting, Jim Armstrong's song I'm Coming Home is on today's (July 23rd) Pancake Wednesday episode of the Longtown Sound. Other recent plays include When It Rains on The Billy Bourbon Show and Sanctuary on episode 11 on DJ Jeff's new High Voltage Rock podcast.

A warm thank you to those who came to our show on June 5th at the Cadillac Lounge; we had a wonderful time and it was great to see Amer Diab and The Loan Sharks back on the stage after their winter hiatus recording the new album. Look for their CD release on August 22nd @ The Dakota Tavern (guarantee that you won't be disappointed).

While on the topic of new albums, it's a not so secret, secret that Jim Armstrong is currently writing the follow-up to his Mudtown CD. Jim (aka Mr. Prolific) is making everyone crazy; so many excellent songs! How to choose the final lineup? Be sure that we'll be asking for your help in this decision-making process - soon.

Saturday, June 28, 2008 - IndieLove Radio - 2:00pm(EST) - www.indielove.ca (worldwide) Jim Armstrong joins radio hosts Rob & Chris (of The Barnyard) at 2:00pm for an hour of live to air interview/chat, play a few tracks from Mudtown and an give an acoustic performance of some of his songs. Andrea Poulis will also be there to dispense useful and correct information and fill in any gaps in the conversation ;-) Listen online!

** NEWS FLASH**
Toronto City Roots Festival @ The Distillery District:
Toronto City Roots Fest runs Saturday, June 28th from 1:00pm until 11:00pm & Sunday, June 29th from 1:00pm until 7:00pm - Free Admission Sunday, June 29th Jim Armstrong is performing on the Groovy Mondays stage at 1:00pm (tented stage in the Distillery Lane which is located just off the main square, running west from Trinity Square) See venue & map details here.

Friday, July 25, 2008 - Jim Armstrong's Birthday Bash!
Jim Armstrong & the Sonic Deli Bandare thrilled to announce that the amazing Grainne Ryan & band will make a return engagement with Jim and the boys as well as the new duo known as Big Blue at The Savannah Room - 294 College Street (@ Spadina) Toronto - 416.975.0845
This will be your last chance to see Grainne in the Toronto area for a little while as she's about to begin recording her new CD - don't miss it. And look for a couple of surprise musical guests to join the fun. Show: 9:30 p.m.
Cover: $5

Finally! Many of you have been asking when the new music video of Jim Armstrong's song, Mudtown was coming out - well it's here now babies!

Filmed and directed by E. Thomas Canton of Canton Film Studios it features Jim Armstrong & the Sonic Deli Band (Wes Miller, Phil Kane, Alvin Lapp) having fun in Toronto's Funhaus down on Queen Street West. Many thanks to Funhaus owner, Doug Hustins and sound tech, Rich, for letting us in to play with all the "toys".

Please let us know how you like it (or don't) and feel free to forward this link to anyone and to post your comments onto youtube as well - they're always appreciated.

The wickedly wonderful Grainne Ryan and her band are joining Jim & the Sonic Deli Band this Saturday at the Savannah Room - 294 College Street (@ Spadina), Toronto 416.975-0845.
www.myspace.com/thesavannahroom
10:00 pm / $5 cover

Jim and the boys have had the pleasure of sharing a stage with Grainne a few times, most notably at Jim's MUDTOWN CD release party; NXNE 2007; @ The Steam Whistle last spring. Please go to Grainne's website and learn why this young woman is one of Canada's up-and-coming musical treasures:
www.grainne.ca

Cadillac Lounge - 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto 416.536.7717.
www.cadillaclounge.com

It's hard to believe (say it ain't so!) but Jim & band have not had the pleasure of sharing a stage with Amer Diab and his band since 2006's Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto. In that time Amer has not only released his critically acclaimed 2nd album, There/After but has just now completed his 3rd album to be released in August of this year. Amer (one of Sonic Deli Records' Brown Bag Lunch alumni) is a sublime songwriter and hypnotically engaging performer. Come on out to catch what should prove to be an incredible night of music with Jim Armstrong & the Sonic Deli Band and Amer Diab @ the Caddy 10:00 pm / $5
www.myspace.com/amerdiab

*Newsflash*
The music video of Jim Armstrong's song, Tomorrow's Gonna Be Grand is now available for viewing here:

The track is from Jim's MUDTOWN album and the video was produced and directed by E. Thomas Canton of Canton Films Studios.

Please feel free to share your comments and let us know what you think - thanks!

Emmitt Muckles (aka Jamie Starr) of the Detroit Beatz podcast has featured a number of Jim Armstrong songs in a video tour of his hometown, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Check it out here: www.detroitbeatz.com

Tom Canton (Canton Film Studios) is currently back at the helm directing the music video for Jim Armstrong's title track, Mudtown. Release details coming soon.

Saturday, May 10th:
Jim Armstrong performs a solo acoustic show - 9 pm - 12 @ Shutters Restaurant & Bar, 268 Bradford Street, Barrie (705)725-4999 www.shuttersrestaurant.ca

Thank you for your time; hope we see you out a show very soon - please help support indie music!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 3rd Annual Benefit Concert in support of Epilepsy Toronto on Saturday, March 29th; it was a fantastically successful evening for all involved.

Many thanks to Matt, Nathan & Jake of The Schomberg Fair; many thanks to Wes, Phil, Alvin and Jim of Jim Armstrong & the Sonic Deli Band - the music was great, as are all of your friends, families and fans! ;-)

So many people helped behind the scenes; thanks to publicist, Beverly Kreller & SPEAKmusic, Peter Ledwon of Blue Sky Studios, Nicole Nelson & Theo Selles of Epilepsy Toronto, Darryl Brant (for agreeing to videotape on the spur of the moment!), Bonnie (for manning the door), C'est What? & their wonderful staff & technicians and to all the media for helping to spread the word.

All are in agreement that this was the best benefit show yet - and now, we're doubly thrilled to announce that we have 3 brand, spanking new music videos posted on youtube so that you may re-live some of the highlights OR if you couldn't make it out to the C'est What on Saturday, here's your chance to be in on some of the fun. Enjoy!

Jim Armstrong & SDB - "Happier Times" (deceptive little number) Kudos to Darryl for the "bootleg" effect!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmzwQ3lmA1E

Next Show:
Saturday, April 19, 2008 @ the Savannah Room - 294 College Street, Toronto w/ Sleeps Six

Jim Armstrong will be interviewed and perform live on 2 Toronto radio shows this week:

On Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Jim and members of the Sonic Deli Band will perform on CIUT 89.5 FM's TAKE 5 Morning Show with host, Andy Frank (8:30 - 10:00 am) If you can't tune in on local FM, you may also listen live at www.ciut.fm.

As a spokesperson for Epilepsy Toronto, Jim will speak of living with epilepsy and to invite the public to our Sonic Deli Records' 3rd Annual Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto on March 29th at the C'est What - 67 Front Street East, Toronto. Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band headline with The Schomberg Fair opening.

And on Friday, March 21, 2008 Jim will join host, Paul Corby on CORBY'S ORBIT, CKLN 88.1 FM at 12:30 pm for a live chat and a solo acoustic performance of a few of his songs and again, discuss epilepsy and the forthcoming concert held each year in March which is Canada's NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH. You may also listen on line at www.ckln.fm.

Advance tickets for the 3rd Annual Benefit Concert are available now; please contact us directly via email info@sonicdelirecords.com or (416) 535-5896.

Because we know that you can't possibly wait that long for your Jim Armstrong & the Sonic Deli Band fix; we're offering up Jim and the boys, plus the incredible musical stylings of Sleep Six over at the Savannah Room, 294 College Street (@Spadina) this Saturday, March 15th - 10:00 pm - $5.00

Q: What do the following famous musical names have in common?; Buddy Guy, Jackson Browne, the Jayhawks, Jeff Healey, Nelly Furtado, Rosita Stone, Colin James, the Goo Goo Dolls, The Quakes, Rhea's Obsession, Michael Buble, Brilliantfish, Tulpa, The Kings, The Crash Test Dummies, Tea Party, Alanis Morrisette, Spirit of the West... I could go on because the list is endless!

A: The musicians of the Sonic Deli Band and Sleep Six have played for and with them all!

So come out this Saturday, March 15th and treat yourself to some wicked music!!!! Ain't no beginner bands here ;-)

*NEWS FLASH* Tuesday, March 4, 2008 --- Tonight (Tuesday, March 4th) is the broadcast of episode #9 of CBC's primetime television series, MVP; Secret Lives of Hockey Wives - 9:00 pm. Jim Armstrong's song, SANCTUARY is included in the soundtrack.

If you are not able to watch this show, the series is available to view on-line and the soundtrack from the entire series is also posted for your listening pleasure. Check it out www.cbc.ca/mvp

Today at 5:00 pm, Jim Armstrong is being interviewed by Payal Doshi on CHRY 105.5 FM's NEWS NOW. If you're in the Toronto area you can listen! And even if you're not in the area you may still listen on-line by going to the CHRY 105.5 FM website, www.chry.fm.

Jim will be talking about our forthcoming 3rd Annual Raising Awareness Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at C'est What, 67 Front Street East, Toronto. Proceeds to Epilepsy Toronto, www.epilepsytoronto.org.

Advance Tickets: $10.00 - available now (contact me) and $12.00 at the door.

Many of you recently received our latest press release sent out last Thursday, February 7th regarding Sonic Deli Records' 3rd Annual Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto. Advance tickets will be ready toward the end of the month; keep checking our website for updates. Here are the particulars again:

WHO: Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band w/ The Schomberg Fair
WHAT: Third Annual Benefit Concert in support of Epilepsy Toronto
WHERE: C´est What, 67 Front St. East
WHEN: Saturday, March 29th - doors at 9:00pm, show at 10:00pm.
TICKETS: $10 in advance / $12 at the door - available by calling Andrea at Sonic Deli (416) 535-5896 or Nicole at Epilepsy TO (416) 964-9095

You may have also read in the press release that a new Jim Armstrong song, Sanctuary, has been licensed for the soundtrack of CBC's new prime time television series MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives. The show has just been moved to Tuesday nights at 9:00pm. Sanctuary is included in Episode # 9. Jim's myspace page has a few new demos posted (including Sanctuary) Go have a listen and tell us what you think of them!

Uncle Shag of Longtown Sound, podcasting out of WLSO.FM is one of our favourite show hosts. Unc recently did Jim Armstrong the honour of including Tomorrow's Gonna Be Grand on Episode # 296. And speaking of favourite podcasts and internet radio stations, Moll and John over at Monochrome Museum have done some revamping (including a new "vote for your fave track" system) and are now launching MMTV - go check it out!

Meanwhile, host Daniel J. Harris of the Soupy Gato Show is celebrating his 200th episode. Congratulations Daniel. The Soupy Gato Show is frequently voted the # 1 podcast over at Podcast Alley. Hometown faves, IndieCan have just announced that they're partnering up with XM Satelitte's Channel 52 The Verge - Boy has this show taken off in just over a year...

And wait! there's more; Global Village member, Detroit Beatz has included Jim Armstrong's Heaven Only Knows and When It Rains on show # 30 - thanks Jamie. MusicGoat's Corey has just informed us that he plans to include Jim Armstrong's Gypsy in a forthcoming podshow and last but not least, Outlaws and Red Dirt Radio have just added Jim's I'm Coming Home to their playlist.

Sonic Deli Records presents the third annual benefit concert in support of Epilepsy Toronto. Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band will share the stage with spirited performers The Schomberg Fair, on Saturday, March 29th at C´est What, 67 Front St. East. Doors at 9:00 pm and show starts at 10:00 pm. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 in advance by calling Andrea at Sonic Deli (416) 535-5896 or Nicole at Epilepsy TO (416) 964-9095. All proceeds will benefit Epilepsy Toronto, www.epilepsytoronto.org.

A non-profit community agency, Epilepsy Toronto is celebrating their 52nd Anniversary this March, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Three hundred thousand Canadians struggle with epilepsy and Sonic Deli Records partner Jim Armstrong is one of them. He has coped with it since age six, undergone state-of-the-art brain surgery to reduce seizures and continues to be a "genuine hero, an inspiration to all who are faithful to their art." - Andy Frank, CIUT. A gifted singer-songwriter, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Jim was right back at the soundboard working on his first CD compilation, only three months after his surgery. The project was released in April of 2005, and Brown Bag Lunch, a collection of songs by eleven Toronto artists, marked the beginning of independent record label, Sonic Deli Records.

The multi-faceted Armstrong has had much success since Sonic Deli launched his solo debut, the alt-roots-rock album, Mudtown last May, drawing comparisons to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Randy Bachman and Steve Earle. He has composed music for many independent feature and corporate films and his more recent song "Sanctuary" has even been included in the soundtrack of episode nine of the new CBC prime time television series, MVP; The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives. He writes songs about real characters from everyday life, the working class hero, and sings them with the passion of a defender of the underdog. The Sonic Deli Band, which provides a more than solid foundation for that passion, includes the incredibly talented and seasoned Wes Miller on bass, drummer Alvin Lapp, (who did a 3 year stint with Buddy Guy among many others), and Phil Kane (better known as the Windsor Twister), on lead guitar.

Named after an Ontario agricultural fair in Schomberg, (their hometown), The Schomberg Fair (Matt Bahen, Nathan Sidon and Jake Stewart describe themselves as "3 handsome assholes"), do it best live. Engaging and upbeat performances of their came-by-it-honestly rural speed-gospel/folk-punk keep audiences rowdy, just the way they like it. Fast on the heels of their debut CD Pickup Full of Empties in 2006, the lads will be releasing a second CD this April at the legendary Horsehoe Tavern.

Sonic Deli Records and guest artists continue to support the goals of Epilepsy Toronto, raising awareness and bringing hope and inspiration to others.

Hard to believe that 2007 is coming to an end (already?!?) and it's been quite the year for us. Think that we shall fondly refer to 2007 as "The Launch Of All Things Mudtown".

Since the release of Jim Armstrong's CD, Mudtown last May, it has been added to the playlists of over 60 terrestrial, satellite and internet radio stations and podcasts with more to come. To date, we've received 15+ great reviews in a number of countries, plus 2 soundtrack placements with more licensing opps. to announce soon.

Jim and his Sonic Deli Band also appeared live on 3 CIUT 89.5 FM radio programs, played a number of shows and events - including NXNE - with many more coming up in 2008.

Jim Armstrong's song, Happier Timeshas been included in the soundtrack for a promotional video for Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2008. The video, created and produced by the cool people of Bohagey Bowes, also includes music by fellow Canadians, Amanda Rheaume, Knocker Pot, Id Guinness and Carey Ott.

Earlier this year, we told you that another Mudtown track, Hole In His Heart was licensed for All Along; a movie by Robert Angelo Masciantonio. The film recently received an Honorable Mention for Best Feature at The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (finished 2nd in the category) and is now entered into the The Beverly Hills HD Film Festival (Dec 27-Jan 7). More info here www.allalongfilm.com.

Mudtown was recently added to the playlist of The Promise; Live365.com. Here's their excellent mini review;

"Jim Armstrong - Mudtown (2007)
Straight from the heartland... You know... Toronto, Canada. With his slightly gravely voice and straight ahead attack, this is rock and roll that makes you think of Mellencamp or even Melissa. If you close your eyes you can see these guys playing live in a small club opening for someone, when they really should be the main attraction. Good songwriting. Good sense of rock and roll. Find out more at Sonic Deli Records (love that name). "

If you love and support independent music, please take the time to check out a couple of our favourite shows:

The Soupy Gato Show (frequently voted the #1 Podcast here - please vote too if you agree!) Plus, you may request a Jim Armstrong tune anytime, as Soupy Gato's Daniel J does regular request shows.

And our homegrown fave, IndieCan Radio. The gang at IndieCan recently put out the word to call upon fellow artists/musicians/listeners to help:

"Over 30,000 listened to Episode 63. We would like 64,000 to listen to Episode 64 and 100,000 to hear # 65. So this week we ask you to get the word out. Ask your friends to tell their friends to join us. Our goal is to give these great do-it-yourself recording artists the scope of audience they deserve. This really is community radio - of the people for the people. "

Next chance to come on out and "dance, drink, rock and be merry" with Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band is Saturday, January 12th at The Savannah Room, 294 College Street (@ Spadina) Opening guests are alt-country band, Les Kilt. Show: 10:00pm $5 cover.

And on Thursday, January 31st, Please join headliner, Jim Armstrong & SDB at Mitzi's Sister (wonderful food and ambience) 1554 Queen Street West. Singer-songwriter, Steve Singh returns to the stage for his first live performance in 2 years; what a great way to kick off the show at 10:00pm. Both acts will be joined by those hell-billy boys (and girl), Luckyfool. Gonna be a big night and you definitely don't want to miss this one. Bonus: No Cover!

As we wrap up, please join us in congratulating our 2005 Brown Bag Lunch album alumni, The Entropy on their recent signing of a North American distribution deal with Spinerazor Records and Universal Music Group Canada. Way to go Boys!

And thank YOU for your continuing support; please have a safe and lovely holiday season - here's to a fabulous 2008!

We've been busy here at the "Deli"; many new songs being written and recorded and - wait for it - lots and lots of live performances to rock you by!

If you haven't caught Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band playing on a stage lately, then you've been missing out.

We promise you one thing; you're in for a really good time when you get yourself out to that next show and here's a great way to start:

Friday, December 7, 2007
at the Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
(416) 536-7717
cadillaclounge@sympatico.ca

Cost: $5 (and all the fun you can handle; ya know, a little pre-Christmas yee haw).

Sat. March 29, 2008 - C'est What, 67 Front Street East - 3rd Annual Benefit Concert
for Epilepsy Toronto w/ The Schomberg Fair, Amber Ladd

Keep checking our website/shows for updates on the guest artists and more show announcements.

One of our very fave podcasters, Jersey Todd has been nominated for Top Radio Personality in this year´s Asbury Music Awards out of New Jersey, USA. If you get a chance to check out his show and agree that he should win, click on this link http://www.upstagemagazine.com/eventphotos/
AMAballot2007.pdf and vote! (Hint: we found it easiest to right click and save the link) Good Luck Todd!

Here is an excellent blog article about the current state of the music industry; the comments are just as fascinating as the author´s original piece. One word of warning should you check out the rest of the Demonbaby site, it can be a little x-rated!

Songs from Jim Armstrong´s album, MUDTOWN continue to be added onto radio rotations and podcast playlists; here are the most recent:

To help Jim receive airplay please request your favourite songs from MUDTOWN on NIXA COUNTRY

"Mudtown is the debut release from Toronto singer-songwriter Jim Armstrong. Armstrong mixes a retro blues-rock foundation with Americana sensibilities. Reminiscent of the work of John Hiatt and fellow Canadian Fred Eaglesmith, Armstrong´s music has a gritty, earnest edge for fans who enjoy the rockin´ side of Americana."

Here is great mini-review of MUDTOWN on Chip Frazier´s excellent music blog, AMBER WAVES OF TWANG. Chip´s reviews are also posted on another terrific music site, TWANGVILLE. You may read the entire article here and below is the excerpt:

"Jim Armstrong - Toronto based singer - Songwriter Jim Armstrong makes his debut with Mudtown He is an accomplished producer who has worked with number of independent Canadian artists. Although the comparison may not be fair, He is clearly influenced by John Hiatt. After working all of these years with other artists he is finally releasing a solo album of his own. In fact to call it a solo album is an understatement since Armstrong wrote or Co-wrote all of the songs, produced the album and played most of the instruments himself. The result of this tightly controlled process is an infectious hook laden Americana album."

Kelly Dearmore also writes an excellent review of MUDTOWN on his music blog, THE GOBBLERS KNOB:

"A couple of days ago, I wrote about Canadian Kathleen Edwards. Then I read about other Canadian acts that are a little country and a little rock and roll. Today, I make my daily trek over to the Waves of Twang that are Amber in Color and see that he is also becoming more enamored with our chilly neighbors to the north. While we are all in the mood to inform folks about the many ways in which Canada rocks, I would like to also agree that Jim Armstrong´s latest CD, Mudtown is a worthy listen. Artist like him seem to fall into a group with early Steve Earle, Chris Knight, and even John Mellencamp when he isn´t singin´ about how trucks prove to the world that this is indeed "Our Country". I have never quite jived with such groupings, however. Chris Knight continues to bellow dark, gothic tunes of murder and betrayal while he stays as far away from the mainstream as he seemingly can. Early Earle is a far cry from the latest incarnation of the Hard-Core Troubadour, and like I said earlier Mellencamp is belting out jingles these days. I concur with Chip´s John Hiatt comparison over any other attempt to offer fans of a certain artist a suitable alternative. What struck me the most about Mudtown was how the disc seemed to effortlessly transition from bluesy-rockers like "Heaven Only Knows" and softer, more thoughtful alt-country tunes such as "I´m Coming Home". This disc was released on Sonic Deli Records, in which Armstrong is a key player..." read the original here.

NEXT SHOW - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - The Savannah Room, 294 College Street - Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band are opening for Ottawa's Tim's Myth. Here's some interesting trivia for you; which band won the biggest cash prize ever awarded by a Canadian radio station to date? Why, none other than Tim's Myth, of course! And that would have been the Ottawa Big Money Shot Battle Of The Bands (2006) Jim and the boys take the stage at 9:30pm (Tim's Myth @ 10:30 & 11:30pm) Cover: $5.00 You know you don't want to miss this one - hope to see you there.

*NEWS FLASH* Jim Armstrong is walking to support Epilepsy Toronto on September 30th. Please consider supporting his efforts with a charitable donation by going here: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon - or if online is not your thing, you may consider sending a cheque directly payable to Epilepsy Toronto 510 King Street East, Suite 224, Toronto, ON M5A 1M1 (attn: Theo Selles ) and include "Jim Armstrong - marathon support" in the subject line - tax receipts are issued.

Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band will be performing at the Polish Festival (street fest) in Toronto on Sunday, September 16th from 3:30pm until 7:00pm at the North Stage - (sw corner of Roncesvalles & Howard Park Avenue) Admission is free and there will be lots of music, great food, shops, displays, beer tents... what more could you ask for? We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday, October 12th @ Mitzi's Sister - 1554 Queen Street West, Toronto ON, M6R 1A6 (416) 532-2570
Jim & SDB will be closing for openers, Steven Stanley (Lowest Of The Low) & Carla MacNeil and headliners, The National Keyframe Band. No cover / show starts at 10:00pm - excellent food, drink & ambience!

2 more excellent reviews out of Europe for Jim Armstrong's MUDTOWN - (English translations coming soon!)

Ctrl Alt Country (scroll down the CD reviews recent additions list to Jim Armstrong Mudtown)

And this excellent review of MUDTOWN written by Bert Gagnon of Neon Radio Productions & Musictogousa.com

"Jim Armstrong's "Mudtown" cd has long been awaited by many of his fans and for good reason. This artist has demonstrated precision and technical expertise beyond what is expected coupled with strong songwriting skills that transcends his chosen genre of Americana. Mudtown's eclectic styling incorporates some of music's best genres, Americana/Roots/Rock and Jim also throws splashes of Blues into this five star cd. Even though this cd has eclectic qualities, it remains within context, as there isn't any element that competes against each other. So what you hear is extremely high quality songs that you will certainly enjoy for a long time. Key tracks are "Heaven Only Knows", "Mudtown", "Hole In His Heart" and "Rhythm Of The Moon". Even though this is Jim Armstrong's first solo album, Jim is no novice to the music arena and it is very apparent as he has hit a homerun his first time out. Here is another artist that will be on our playlists for many years. Here´s the original:

So many new Radio Stations & Podcast Shows have added (or are about to add) songs from Jim Armstrong's album, Mudtown to their playlists. Please treat your ears and check some of them out. And don't forget; many of these stations take requests - ask to hear your favourite Jim Armstrong song - and often! Please see our radio page for the entire list

The past few weeks have seen an explosion of radio and podcast plays of the songs from Jim Armstrong´s new CD, MUDTOWN as well as more glowing reviews of that album, so let´s get right to it.

Here in Toronto you can´t get more cutting-edge than Joe Chisholm´s excellent hour-long show, The Toronto Indie Scene "Where Indie Fans Meet Indie Bands" on www.indiecan.com. Jim Armstrong and some of the other Brown Bag Lunch alumnae have been previously played on a couple of shows and we´re thrilled to announce Jim´s inclusion on Indie Can Radio´s milestone episode #50 with Tomorrow´s Gonna Be Grand. http://www.indiecan.com/radio.htm#episode50 You´ll love this exciting show; every episode is a musical treat and discovery. Indie Can is also broadcast on CKLU FM 96.5 in Sudbury, CILU FM 102.7 in Thunder Bay, Durham College´s http://theriotradio.com as well as on www.radio3x.com & www.errorfm.com.

Randall Cousins´ Brave New Frontiers is back on air after a brief hiatus and Jim Armstrong was the featured artist with 2 tracks (She Spins Around & Two Shooting Stars); episode #157 - www.bnf.libsyn.com

Another outing on Edinburgh-based Tom Fahey´s wonderful AmericanaOK @ Leith FM with Jim´s I´m Coming Home; episode #77 - http://americanaok.libsyn.com

Angel In Our Corner has been included on episode # 206 of Karen Miller´s excellent podshow, The Miller Tells Her Tale broadcasting out of Edinburgh at www.themillertellshertale.co.uk

Stateside, check out The Soupy Gato Show with host Daniel J Harris. Find it here at http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=21268 episode 80A includes Jim Armstrong´s Hole In His Heart. This is one very cool show!

Johanna J. Bodde is the host of Radio Girl; a lovely show broadcasting out of the Netherlands on www.radiowinschoten.nl - You may listen to the show on demand here http://www.altcountrycooking.nl - Jim´s song Gypsy from Mudtown and the Jennifer Bettencourt track, Taxi Cab Heart from Brown Bag Lunch are included in the August playlists.

Johanna J. Bodde is also a music reviewer and invited Jim to tell the "Jim Armstrong, An Artist Talks" story posted on Insurgent Country @ www.insurgentcountry.net in the REVIEWS section. Read all about Jim Armstrong and the making of Mudtown (in English).

We´re very happy to send you to this link: http://www.partyinkingston.com/music/reviews-jimarmstrong.html to read a wonderful review of MUDTOWN by the publisher of PartyInKingston.Com, Chris White. Chris comments, "This was truly one of my favourite albums to review."

Two more reviews of Mudtown come from that hotbed of Alt-Country & Americana music appreciation; The Netherlands! We´re working on getting the English translations to post here on our Sonic Deli Records website but in the meantime go to this link for a brand new review of Mudtown @ http://www.rootstime.be. Freddy Celis of Roots Time tells me that if they gave out horses (stars) with their reviews, Jim Armstrong and Mudtown would receive 4.5 (out of 5)!

And a respectable 3 out of 5 stars for Mudtown - see the Patrick Donders penned review over at www.hanx.net.

As previously announced, Hole In His Heart has been licensed for an independent feature film, All Along, a movie by Robert Angelo Masciantonio. Go watch the trailer(s) here www.allalongfilm.com or here at www.whatsmyfantasy.com the song is included in the extended trailer.

Coming soon, a review of Mudtown in the September issue of the UK´s largest country magazine, Maverick. On the newsstands Thursday, August 16, 2007. www.maverick-country.com

Finally, here´s an English translation kindly provided by Johanna J. Bodde of the www.altcountry.nl review of Mudtown by Rene Leverink:

Translation review AltCountryNL
Jim Armstrong "Mudtown"

"An old soul, wet behind the ears. The freshman veteran rookie old timer of the year." I couldn't track down HOW old Jim Armstrong is exactly, but he's indeed getting gray already and yet "Mudtown" is his debut album. Jim Armstrong is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, all of this for several decades. He runs -together with Andrea Poulis- the Toronto based indie label Sonic Deli Records. Finally he found the time to make his own CD. And let's not beat around the bush: "Mudtown" is a beautiful record, and one would ask why it had to take so long before Armstrong dared to do his own thing.

The first track "Heaven Only Knows" hits the target immediately, with a deep slurring electric guitar, that sucks us inexorably into the wet misery of New Orleans: "Through windows of broken glass I was outside looking in at a kingdom made of sand; where the cities flood and desert begins". Steaming soul, stamping rock and thrilling blues in one package. Immediately thereafter prize track two follows: title song "Mudtown", that presented itself to Armstrong during his long walks through Toronto, with his two huge German shepherds Seizure and Dolby. Toronto, where life isn't easy, but it always offers opportunities: "This is no paradise, but there's possibility. A man could plant himself here."

Well, also otherwise Armstrong knows very well how to put an album together, how to do almost the whole accompaniment by his lonesome, and when to ask for a real specialist, like Kenji Miura on electric guitar in "Heaven Only Knows" and "When It Rains", a prize track AGAIN, damn!

Here's the link for the long-awaited video highlights of Sonic Deli Records' Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto which took place at the Cadillac Lounge in Toronto on March 23, 2007.

Sonic Deli recording artist/producer Jim Armstrong has had epilepsy since the age of 6. He underwent brain surgery in December 2003 which allowed him to return to live performance after a number of years away from the stage. Jim continues to manage his epilepsy with medication. For more info please go to www.epilepsytoronto.org

This video was put together by E. Thomas Canton/Canton Film Studios and features Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band, Morgan Ross of the Birds of Wales and Amber Ladd. Music is Jim Armstrong's Angel In Our Corner. Enjoy and feel free to share with others.

In other news, Jim Armstrong and MUDTOWN just received an excellent review on the AltCountry.nl website in the Netherlands (where Jim & MUDTOWN received 4 out of 5 mustang horses!) If anyone speaks Dutch and can translate properly we'd love to know what was actually written. http://altcountry.nl/recensiesjul07.html
In the meantime, we have been keeping ourselves quite amused reading the various versions after running them through the free on-line translation software sites.

And we're thrilled to finally be able to announce that Jim's MUDTOWN track, Happier Times, has been included in Episode #75 of AmericanaOK @ Leith FM, broadcasting out of Edinburgh, Scotland via www.leithfm.co.uk and in New Zealand on Radio Goldrush 1440. Catch it in podcast form here: http://americanaok.libsyn.com Host Tom Fahey has one of the finest shows in the world for airing Americana, Roots-rock and alt-country music. Treat yourself to something excellent today.

*News Flash* this just in - another song from Jim Armstrong's MUDTOWN is featured on this week's AmericanaOK broadcast! Show #76 http://americanaok.libsyn.com

AmericanaOK host Tom Fahey says [of the album MUDTOWN] "...this album is a real grower...that's a very beautiful song there, Tomorrow's Gonna Be Grand, from a very fine album indeed.

Last but not least, here in Toronto, there is another fine radio programme, Back To The Sugar Camp with host, Steve Fruitman on CIUT 89.5 FM (Thursdays @ 6:00pm). Steve played Jim Armstrong's MUDTOWN track, Two Shooting Stars on the July 5th broadcast. But never fear, you can catch the show in podcast form anytime you'd like by clicking here www.backtothesugarcamp.com and going to show #376.

NXNE has come and gone for another year; Jim Armstrong & the Sonic Deli Band played a great set on Friday, June 8th as part of SPEAK Music´s JUMPFEST Showcase at the NOW Lounge. Thank you Jennifer Claveau & SPEAK Music and thank you to all the other terrific artists sharing the stage - everyone made it an evening to remember!

The NXNE INDIE MUSIC MARKET on Saturday, June 9th at the Yonge & Dundas Square was a great opportunity to chat and network with fans and other cool bands / artists / promoters / photogs.... not to mention the musical entertainment all day long - awesome bands!

T-shirts, buttons, posters... great designs by Peter Ledwon of Blue Sky Studios - pics & clicks to purchase coming soon - in the meantime, contact us directly to view and buy.

Various songs from MUDTOWN are beginning to pop up on a number of satellite, community and college radio stations, most notably, Greg Quill´s River of Song on Iceberg Radio/Sirius Satellite (GYPSY); CIUT 89.5 FM´s TAKE 5 & IT´S ALIVE w/ Andy Frank (VARIOUS); CFMU 93.3 Jim Marino´s Free Wheelin´ Folk Show; Jan Vanderhorst´s Just Us Folk on CKPC FM 92.1 (HOLE IN HIS HEART); DJ Ray´s Somewhere Between on Belgium´s WEB RADIO GOLDEN FLASH (WHEN IT RAINS); NEON RADIO/Music To Go USA (VARIOUS) and more...

Our main man, Sir Jersey Todd, the hardest working lawyer in podcasting, twirls SHE SPINS AROUND on episode # 91 of The Jersey Toddshow.
www.jerseytoddshow.com

Keeping the Jersey theme going, Jersey Joe features SHE SPINS AROUND as the June 22nd "Pick to Click" here www.picktoclick.net.

Cool cowboy, Bubba, out of Amarillo, Texas plays WHEN IT RAINS on the always-fabulous Outlaw Punk Cowboy Show
www.outlawpunk.com

*Irreverent John & Moll of UK´s Monochrome Museum feature Jim Armstrong´s HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS in this week´s Top of the Bats episode #78 www.monochromemuseum.co.uk - go have a listen to the show and vote for your fave artist/song of the week - Hint: Jim Armstrong is a good choice! Be forewarned, John & Moll have an uncanny ability to know if you didn´t actually have a listen! It´s a highly entertaining show and there are always great tunes from around the world to discover. Go on - it´s fun.

Ever supportive Ed Ovett of ED´S MIXED BAG recently played title track MUDTOWN on episode # 86
www.edsmixedbag.com

All of these show links may be found on our website. And don´t hesitate to leave comments on the various show home pages; the hosts love feedback too!

Live performance announcements, more radio plays and reviews of MUDTOWN coming soon...

Newsflash - This just in, Jim Armstrong´s new single, She Spins Around is featured on today´s episode # 615 of Adam Curry´s Daily Source Code; THE granddaddy podshow to end all podshows!

Thank you Adam Curry and thank you Sir Jersey Todd of the www.jerseytoddshow.com (the other podshow to end all podshows) and resident musicologist for DSC, for getting the song onto this Fubar Friday music segment on the Daily Source Code.

GET A JUMP ON SUMMER, GET A JUMP ON NXNE - JUMPFEST 2007 - FRIDAY JUNE 8TH, AT THE NOW LOUNGE, 189 CHURCH ST., 9PM - 1:30AM

SPEAK Music presents JUMPFEST 2007, two nights of showcasing exceptional talent. From folk-roots, alt-country and blues to pop and indie alternative rock. Hosted by Jennifer Claveau of SPEAK Music, JUMPFEST is a collection of seventeen Canadian artists from across the country who will be heard on Thursday June 7th and Friday June 8th, from 9:30pm to 1:30am at the NOW Lounge, 189 Church St. Tickets are $6 at the door or free with a NXNE wristband. This is an officially sanctioned NXNE event. For wristbands and more information, please visit: www.nxne.com

***Jim Armstrong and his excellent Sonic Deli Band will be onstage tonight @ 12:30 am***

Come meet Jim Armstrong in person and pick up your autographed copy of MUDTOWN, cool buttons, posters, T-shirts and more between the hours of 12 noon to 4 pm in tent #7 on Saturday, June 9th @ the NXNE INDIE MUSIC MARKET - Yonge & Dundas Square, Toronto

Jim Armstrong & SDB will be performing 12 noon to 1:00pm Sunday, May 27, 2007 @ Steam Whistle Brewery - The Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd. www.steamwhistle.ca - see "events" for details.

The brewery is one of the locations for the DOORS OPEN TORONTO historical buildings tour May 26th & 27th. Jim and band will be part of the entertainment happening all weekend long on the patio restaurant (BBQ burgers and beer, of course). Hope to see you there.

WHO:
June 7th: Michael Cavan, Jamil, Jon Brooks, Frank Patrick, ROAM, Kevin Phillips and the It Men, Drea, The Undesirables; June 8th: Ivy Mairi, Jonathan Cooke, Michael Brennan, Ann Vriend, Ian North, Grainne Ryan, Ben Spencer's Funeral, Jim Armstrong, Dave McFarlane
WHAT:
JUMPFEST @ NXNE (Independent Musician Showcase)
WHERE:
Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto
WHEN:
Thursday June 7th & Friday June 8th
TICKETS:
$6 at the door or free with a NXNE wristband
WEBSITE:
www.speak-music.com, www.speakmusiclive.com

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Cadillac Lounge last night in support of Jim Armstrong and his new CD, MUDTOWN. It was a good turnout and a lot of fun for all of us there.

A warm thank you also goes out to those who wrote or called to wish us well, even though they could only be there in spirit; we appreciate the thoughtful gestures very, very much.

A special thank you to Grainne Ryan www.grainneryan.com and Jon Brooks www.jonbrooks.ca for being part of our big event and giving wonderful performances. It was an honour to share the stage with each of you.

The biggest, heartfelt thank you to each of Jim´s excellent band members; Wes Miller, Rob Maurin, Phil Kane, Alvin Lapp and Debbie Shessel for being part of everything and always making Jim and the music shine.

Finally, thanks and kudos to our publicists, Jennifer Claveau and Beverly Kreller of SPEAKmusic for being the best team in town and Sam Grossman and the staff of the Cadillac Lounge for helping us to make the evening a success!

Keep an eye on the website for some photos of the evening - posting soon - and also the "where to purchase" links for MUDTOWN - will be available at CD Baby and other places any day. If you can´t wait - please contact us.

Jim Armstrong (& The Sonic Del Band) @ North by Northeast (NXNE), Toronto.
www.nxne.ca

Thursday, June 7, 2007 At The NOW Lounge - 189 Church Street, Toronto www.nowlounge.com - SPEAKmusic´s JUMP FEST - details t.b.a.

Jim Armstrong´s song Oxygen Kiss is included in episode # 72 of the UK podcast, MONOCHROME MUSEUM.
www.monochromemuseum.co.uk

Please visit MM´s website and download the show. Hosts, John and Moll love to hear back from their listeners and have a guest book where you can visit to comment and vote on the weekly selection of tunes from around the world. Please take a moment and leave your thoughts for them.

Jim Armstrong (accompanied by band-mate Rob Maurin) will be on CIUT 89.5 FM's ACOUSTIC WORKSHOP w/ host Heather Fielding on Monday, May 7th, 2007 - 7:00pm until 8:00pm LIVE.

You may listen throughout the greater Toronto area on your fm dial 89.5 or on-line @ www.ciut.fm as Jim plays some acoustic versions of the new songs from his forthcoming CD release, MUDTOWN, and discusses songwriting and other topics, with host Heather Fielding.

Some of Jim's songs will also be aired on Saturday, May 5, 2007 on Jim Marino's THE FREE WHEELIN' FOLK SHOW 10:00am - 12:00pm on CFMU Community Radio 93.3 (McMaster U) or on-line @ http://cfmu.mcmaster.ca.

This month Jim Armstrong's track Tomorrow's Gonna Be Grand has been added to the playlist of Charlotte Ryerson's RED TRUCK RADIO, a charming internet radio show out of Texas. Check them out @ www.redtruckradio.com.

In the podcast world, Uncle Shag at the Longtown Sound has been featuring tracks from MUDTOWN - click on www.wlso.fm - you'll get to hear tons of great songs from artists around the world. Uncle Shag is a genial and knowledgeable music host and who can argue with 80,000+ listeners a week!

SPEAKmusic's Jennifer Claveau hosts a weekly podcast THE KITCHEN SERIES @ http://web.mac.com/speakmusic.
Posted on Saturday, May 5, 2007 Episode #8 is her interview with Jim Armstrong with songs from MUDTOWN.

More of our fave podcasters are also getting ready to spin tunes from MUDTOWN and we'll announce them as they happen.

In the meantime, what are YOU waiting for? Contact us ASAP to get your advance tickets (and free copy of the CD) for the MUDTOWN CD Release Party happening at the Cadillac Lounge this Thursday, May 10th; so you too can say that you were there!

WHO:
Jim Armstrong with opening sets by Grainne Ryan, Jon Brooks
WHAT:
CD Release Concert for "Mudtown"
WHERE:
Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto
WHEN:
Thursday May 10th, 7:30 Doors, 8pm show & 10pm show
TICKETS:
$14 adv / $16 / 416.536.7717 or 416.535.5896
WEBSITE:
www.sonicdelirecords.com
LINKS:
www.myspace.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliband

Quick update to let everyone know that the line-up for the Jim Armstrong MUDTOWN CD Release party on Thursday, May 10th at the Cadillac Lounge is growing!

We're pleased to announce that headliner Jim & the Sonic Deli Band and opener Grainne Ryan are to be joined on stage by singer-songwriter, Jon Brooks. www.jonbrooks.ca

Advance tickets are available now - $14.00 - the first 50 advance tickets sold include an autographed copy of MUDTOWN. They're going fast...

Contact us at info@sonicdelirecords.com or call 416.535.5896 to order. Tickets are also available at the Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen Street West 416.536.7717.

Jim Armstrong (w/ The Sonic Deli Band) will perform 2 shows; 8:30pm & 10:00pm with singer-songwriter Grainne Ryan (www.grainneryan.com) to open the show @ 8:00pm and singer-songwriter Jon Brooks (www.jonbrooks.ca) to open the second show @ 10:00pm.

WHO:
Jim Armstrong with opening sets by Grainne Ryan, Jon Brooks
WHAT:
CD Release Concert for "Mudtown"
WHERE:
Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto
WHEN:
Thursday May 10th, 7:30 Doors, 8pm show
TICKETS:
$14 adv / $16 at door
416.535.5896 - www.sonicdelirecords.com
416.536.7717 - www.cadillaclounge.com

Advance tickets are now on sale for Jim Armstrong's Mudtown CD Release Party.
(The first 50 advance tickets sold will include an autographed copy of Mudtown!)

Contact us at info@sonicdelirecords.com or call 416.535.5896 to order. Tickets are also available at the Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen Street West 416.536.7717.

Jim Armstrong (w/ The Sonic Deli Band) will perform 2 shows; 8:30pm & 10:00pm with singer-songwriter Grainne Ryan (www.grainneryan.com) to open @ 8:00pm.

WHO:
Jim Armstrong with opening set by Grainne Ryan
WHAT:
CD Release Concert for "Mudtown"
WHERE:
Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto
WHEN:
Thursday May 10th, 7:30 Doors, 8pm show
TICKETS:
$14 adv / $16 at door
416.535.5896 - www.sonicdelirecords.com
416.536.7717 - www.cadillaclounge.com

Sonic Deli Records' Jim Armstrong and Andrea Poulis were each the recipient of Epilepsy Toronto's Annual 2006 HOPE Awards (Helping Out People with Epilepsy) They were presented with this honour on Saturday, April 14, 2007 during the charity's Educational Conference held at the downtown YMCA.
www.epilepsytoronto.org

Jim Armstrong and Jennifer Claveau's song, Hole In His Heart from Brown Bag Lunch and Mudtown has been chosen for the soundtrack of independent feature film, ALL ALONG; A Robert Angelo Masciantonio Film.
www.allalongfilm.com

Advance tickets for the Jim Armstrong CD release party of MUDTOWN will be available very soon; please contact us at Sonic Deli Records to place your order. First 50 advance tickets sold will include a copy of MUDTOWN!

JIM ARMSTRONG CD RELEASE CONCERT FOR "MUDTOWN" -THE CADILLAC LOUNGE, 1296 QUEEN STREET W, 8PM

Thursday March 29th, 2007 - TORONTO - Jim Armstrong releases his debut full-length CD through Sonic Deli Records on Thursday May 10th at the Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen Street West. Doors open at 7:30pm, with an opening set by Grainne Ryan starting at 8pm. Jim Armstrong will perform two shows. Early show begins at 8:30pm, late show starts at 10pm. Tickets are $14 in advance and $16 at the door. Advance tickets are available by calling 416.535.5896.

"Mudtown" music is catchy, straight-ahead alt-roots-rock that shoots from the hip and aims at the heart. The title and driving spirit of the disk were born during Jim's wanderings through downtown Toronto, where he lives, works and walks his dogs. Jim explains that "Life can be dirty, rough and mean, but there's a breed of people who struggle against the grind and somehow keep their humanity. They don't get hard, like the city, and that's what makes Mudtown liveable."

"Jim is a genuine hero, an inspiration to all who are faithful to their art." - (Andy Frank, CIUT) He defends the underdog through his music by dispelling the modern myth of perfection. This is an album that the working class will understand. He writes songs about real characters from everyday life and sings their stories with the passion of a Springsteen or Eaglesmith.

Jim Armstrong will be joined on stage by his full band, Wes Miller (bass), Alvin Lapp (drums), Rob Maurin (backing vocals and rhythym), Phil Kane (Lead guitar) and Debbie Shessel (backing vocals).

WHO:
Jim Armstrong with opening set by Grainne Ryan
WHAT:
CD Release Concert for "Mudtown"
WHERE:
Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto
WHEN:
Thursday May 10th, 7:30 Doors, 8pm show
TICKETS:
$14 adv / $16 / 416.536.7717
WEBSITE:
www.sonicdelirecords.com
LINKS:
www.myspace.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliband

The Epilepsy Toronto Benefit Concert will happen once again during the month of March (National Epilepsy Awareness Month) on Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen Street West, Toronto. Jim Armstrong and The Sonic Deli Band and singer-songwriter, Amber Ladd will be joined by special guest, Morgan Ross of Birds of Wales.

Advance tickets may be purchased at Cadillac Lounge, Sonic Deli Records or Epilepsy Toronto.

Also in March, Jim Armstrong and The Sonic Deli Band are making 2 live radio appearances on Toronto's CIUT 89.5 FM; Tuesday, March 13, 2007 on IT'S (A)LIVE w/host, Andy Frank – 9:00–10:00pm; and Thursday, March 22, 2007 on TAKE 5 - 8:30-10:00am. You may also listen on-line at www.ciut.fm Please see www.andyfrank.ca for more details.

Jersey Joe sent us word that both Jim Armstrong's Angel In Our Corner and Amer Diab's Backwards Beating Heart have made his BEST INDIE ARTIST LIST of 2006.

Please go to Jersey Joe's at www.jerseyjoe.net and follow the link to the list; we're thrilled to be included among such a talented group of artists.

Robert Daniel Mathers of The Rightish Brain.com www.rightishbrain.com devoted almost all of his New Year's Day Special podcast to Sonic Deli Records and the artists and songs from Brown Bag Lunch. Featured were Jim Armstrong, Crazy Babies, Violet Ray, Jennifer Bettencourt and Jennifer Claveau. The show closed with a great rocking track from New York's Sophia Ramos. Listen for yourself at www.rightishbrain.podcast.com episode # 46.

Thanks go out to Jerry Jodice, Host of The Great American Music Hour podcast for including Jim Armstrong's Angel In Our Corner and Shelley Jacobson's Wanna Be The One; interesting bit of trivia - both songs are co-writes we did with Shelley.

Please see our radio page for the entire list of stations and podcasts that play our songs.

Jim Armstrong's new CD, MUDTOWN is in the final stages of recording and will be going to manufacture soon. Stay tuned for the CD release date and launch party announcements!

**NEWS FLASH** Sonic Deli Records’ Brown Bag Lunch has been awarded the Album of The Year!!!

We are thrilled to announce that Brown Bag Lunch was chosen “Album Of The Year” at the first annual Jersey Toddshow Awards aka “The Toddies” by the hardest working lawyer in podcasting, ‘Sir’ Jersey Todd of the highly rated The Jersey Toddshow www.jerseytoddshow.com episode #67 “The Toddies”.

Please go listen to this podshow – you will not be disappointed. The Jersey Toddshow is always informative, interesting, entertaining and Jersey Todd never fails to deliver both great commentary and terrific music.

“The Toddies” episode features a veritable “who’s who” of the podcasting world from popular podshow hosts and some of the best music from the Podsafe Music Network
http://music.podshow.com

On behalf of all the artists and musicians on Brown Bag Lunch heartfelt thanks go to Sir Jersey Todd, to Brian Noes of The NoeZone for the terrific introduction and to our fellow recipients – Geoff Smith, the Alice Project, Black Lab, Tris McCall and Rick Barry. Please see the Jersey Toddshow for the complete list of artists and presenters and for links to their sites www.jerseytoddshow.com

We would be remiss if we didn't include a yearend recap and thank you to all the stations and podcasts that have played and supported us. In particular, Canadian mother ship CBC, Andy Frank and CIUT 89.5 FM, Joe Chisholm and Andre Skinner of Indie Can, Jersey Joe, Charlie Steppe (aka Uncle Shag) & friends of the Longtown Podcast, Ed Ovett of Ed’s Mixed Bag, Alasdair & Chris of The Aycliffe Podcast, Adam Curry and The Daily Source Code, Randall Cousins of Brave New Frontiers and Bert Gagnon of Music To Go USA. Please see our RADIO page for the complete list and links.

Everyone continues to write and perform of course! Here are some 2006 highlights.

There / After - Amer Diab’s new album. Love it, love it, love it! We listen to this fabulous CD all the time. Amer’s songwriting and performances are stellar. Treat yourself, your friends & family this gift-giving season with a copy. www.amerdiab.ca
www.myspace.com/amerdiab

Congratulations to Shelley Jacobson and her co-writer Lorna Flowers for penning Lucie Diamond’s latest hit song, Don’t Even Think About It. UK’s Lucie Diamond is sweeping all the award shows including European Country Artist of the Year.
www.shellsong.com www.myspace.com/shelleyjacobson

Josh Hutchinson / The Entropy - The Entropy rocked and knocked our socks off this past September at our Indie Wednesday night. This band is ready for the big time so try to make it out to one of their shows – truly! www.theentropy.ca
www.myspace.com/theentropy1

Crazy Babies, Lazo, David Janes, Jennifer Claveau, Jennifer Bettencourt, Debbie Shessel and Violet Ray have been racketing up some serious pod play around the world with their BBL tracks.

Jim Armstrong is finishing the final tracks and mixing his forthcoming and highly anticipated album, Mudtown – stay tuned for the release date announcement.

Jim and Andrea Poulis are also hard at work for Ravenstone Productions Ltd. www.ravenstone.ca creating original music for ACURA (anniversary project).

And finally, a special thank you to the following people and companies who have supported us and Sonic Deli Records without fail and without question; Darrell Yarek of Essential Indie Music/Media Specialties, Jon Long & Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, Jennifer Claveau & SPEAKmusic, Peter Ledwon Marilyn Mets of Blue Sky Studios/Dreamwind Publishing, The Sonic Deli Band; Wes Miller, Rob Maurin, Ron Bechard, Alvin Lapp & Debbie Shessel and including guest members Bruce Dies and Kenmi Chank and honourary members Val Oddo, Doug Francis and Bep Schippers. Thank you.

And thank you dear friends, family and fans – we love you all. Enjoy your upcoming celebrations.

Last Friday night's appearance at The Living Arts Centre for “The Knight of Hope” was a success for Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band. Thank you to Jim, Wes Miller, Rob Maurin, Ron Bechard and Debbie Shessel for giving a wonderful performance. Not only did the evening (which featured The Nylons, Patti Janetta, Michael Ciufo & Tiffany Costa) raise substantial funds for the charitable cause; we made many new friends and fans. Welcome!

**NEWS FLASH: The entire 6 minute 10 second piece from The Jersey Todd Show www.jerseytoddshow.com DID make it on to Adam Curry's Daily Source Code for Fubar Fridays (Nov. 10/06) - around the world, baby, and on Sirius! It features Jim Armstrong covering the Jersey Todd Show theme song AND Jim’s Angel In Our Corner with lots of mentioning of Jim's name and Sonic Deli Records. Thank you to “Sir” Jersey Todd, the hardest working lawyer in podcasting and Adam Curry and the Daily Source Code.

Check it out here www.dailysourcecode.com episode #DSC-494-2006-11-10 - about halfway thru the 45 minute show.... In the world of podcasting - this means that we have arrived - it's THE show.

Much has been happening behind the scenes here at Sonic Deli Records; Jim Armstrong has been recording the final tracks for his forthcoming album, Mudtown, new appearances to announce, many more podcasts and radio stations playing songs from Brown Bag Lunch (see our radio page) and some major revamping and updating of our website. Please keep checking back as these changes are implemented.

Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band (unplugged) in the main lobby @ The Living Arts Centre (Hammerson Hall) 4141 Living Arts Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5B 4B8. www.livingartscentre.ca

“Knights of Columbus of Mississauga Present Knight for Hope Starring The Nylons with Patti Jannetta & Michael Ciufo”

Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band will be greeting the guests with a performance in the main lobby from 6:30pm 8:00pm - - "Knight for Hope" is a musical extravaganza to benefit the Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre at Credit Valley Hospital . This year's event features platinum Canadian recording artists, The Nylons, as well as performances by Patti Jannetta and back by popular demand, Michael Ciufo. This event is presented by the Knights of Columbus of Mississauga.

This is so cool - in the world of podcasting, there are superstars that are listened to around the world. The granddaddy of them all is Adam Curry (former MTV host, the “podfather” - he set up the whole podsafe music network - and now broadcasts daily from his home in the UK on Sirius Satellite). ~ www.curry.com

A 6-minute piece from one of our favourite podcasters, Jersey Todd of The Jersey Todd Show www.jerseytoddshow.com and featuring Jim Armstrong, has been submitted for possible inclusion on Adam Curry’s podcast as a “Fubar Fridays” segment Todd is a lawyer who combines commentary with great music and his podcast is one of the top ten on the network. He asked Jim to do a cover of his theme song and has incorporated it and Jim’s Angel In Our Corner into this 6 minute submission to Adam Curry's show for this coming Friday. Would be lovely if Adam decides to run it. Sometimes he does, sometimes he doesn't... we'll all just have to wait and see.

So keep your ears open and we’ll let you know where else you’ll be able listen to the clip soon.

CIUT 89.5 FM’s senior producer and broadcaster, Andy Frank. has invited Jim Armstrong and The Sonic Deli Band to play live from the CIUT’s broadcast studio on the station’s new weekdays morning show, Take 5. Jim will be playing some new material from his forthcoming album, Mudtown . ~ www.andyfrank.ca

Bits & Pieces: 2 new independent feature film soundtracks to create during 2007; a

number of Brown Bag Lunch CDs are about to “cross the pond” as part of a podcast holiday season giveaway in the UK. More details coming. And of course more shows in the works….

We continue to see all the songs from the BROWN BAG LUNCH CD selling on iTunes, etc. and receiving plenty of "plays" on various radio stations and podcasts around the world. The complete list to be posted on our site shortly.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Chris Unck Band of Atlanta, GA is unable to travel north to Canada at this time. We welcome FLATLINED who have graciously stepped into the line-up.

Watch for numerous medical puns as Sonic Deli Records, Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band present A THOUSAND CURES and FLATLINED at Stones Place, 1255 Queen Street West on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. COST: $8.00 DOORS: 8:30pm SHOW: 9:00pm Hope to see you there!

Come on out to another "Indie Wednesdays" show at Stones Place - 1255 Queen Street West, Toronto on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. www.stonesplace.ca Sonic Deli Records and host Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band welcome Toronto's own A THOUSAND CURES (recently opened for BON JOVI at the ACC) and travelling all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, THE CHRIS UNCK BAND who will be joined by some special guests.

Last night marked the third "Indie Wednesday" show at Stones Place; for those of you who were unable to attend please keep checking in on the "Front Row Centre" page on Canadajams.ca's website to see the soon to be posted photos and videos from the evening! www.canadajams.ca

Thank you to Kitchener-Waterloo's The Droops and Toronto's These Electric Lives for joining Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band for a great show.

One more monthly "Indie Wednesday" on August 30th (w/ A Thousand Cures & Chris Unck) before Sonic Deli Records and Stones Place team up with Cool Planet Entertainment www.coolplanetentertainment.com to bring you "Indie Wednesdays" every week beginning in September. More info coming soon.

We're planning on revamping some of our website to include a separate page for announcements and links to an ever-growing number of radio stations, internet radio stations and podcasts that are featuring artists and songs from Sonic Deli Records' BROWN BAG LUNCH CD. Until it's posted, here are a few forthcoming broad(pod)casts...

the revRecluse show on Radio Enigma http://www.radioenigma.com featuring Jim Armstrong's ANGEL IN OUR CORNER. Original airdate, Wed., July 26/06 - 10:00pm ET, repeats 5:00pm ET Sunday, July 30/06 and will also be on the rev's overnight show and Radio Enigma's morning sampler show as well. See their site for a complete schedule.

"Jersey Joe's Pick to Click" a regular segment on Brave New Frontiers podcast will be featuring ANGEL IN OUR CORNER on August 20, 2006 http://bnf.libsyn.com Jersey Joe also hopes to feature a number of the "Brown Baggers" on his future shows. Stay tuned (pun intended) for more details.

Also, if you'd like to discover new Canadian artists and songs, go to Shuffle and follow the links: www.myspace.com/pbcashuffle

AT STONES PLACE, 1255 QUEEN ST. W., WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th, 9:30 PM

July 12th - Toronto, ON - Sonic Deli Records presents Indie Wednesdays at Stones Place (1255 Queen Street West) on Wednesday, July 26th, 9:30 p.m. This is a new monthly music series that showcases local and touring artists and songwriters from all genres on the last Wednesday of every month. Hosted by The Jim Armstrong Band, the July installment also includes The Droops and These Electric Lives. Music begins at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are always $8 and available at the door.

Indie Wednesdays is a concept developed by Andrea Poulis, President of Sonic Deli Records. "It is an opportunity to see independent music shine and it was our objective to provide an outlet for the hundreds of talented musicians we come across in our label operations on a daily basis."

It’s been two years since Sonic Deli Records was first established by the songwriting and production team of Andrea Poulis and Jim Armstrong. With one compilation CD to their credit and another one on the way, Sonic Deli Records also sees this as a wonderful scouting opportunity for artists and future projects.

The Droops – The Droops are K-W's premier new wave blues-funk-rock band. Rhythmically, The Droops are based on the blues duo of Dan Alac and Chris Flannigan. Add the high-energy guitar of Tyler Smith, (formerly of punk band Tucker and The Name Game) and complete the sound with the lyrics of Alex Machidon, a poet who brings an earthy philosophy to the band.

http://www.thedroops.com

These Electric Lives - With a common appreciation for Bloc Party, Metric, Interpol and The Postal Service, Bryan Lowe, Gary Peter, and Mark Stanfield started These Electric Lives with the common goal of becoming a cohesive unit while avoiding noise complaints from the neighbours. Now the band has developed a sound all their own, with catchy grooves, clever bass lines, finger-tapping guitars, and unique vocals from all the members combining to create a familiar yet fresh sound. These Electric Lives released their first EP, "Learn By Doing", in August 2005. They have since rounded out their line-up with two more talented musicians, Adam Balsam (drums, vocals) and Griffon March (keyboards, percussion, vocals).

Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band - The core of The Sonic Deli is Peter James (Jim) Armstrong, a multi-talented singer-songwriter whose extensive catalogue of songs is resonantly honest and from the heart. Jim's melodies and strong lyrical imagery are supported by solid grooves and are reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen, John Hiatt and Tom Petty. Since his start as a child prodigy drummer (touring from the age of 10), Jim has demonstrated his abilities as both an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and a talented producer. Jim's longtime collaboration with songwriter and business partner Andrea Poulis and bassist Wes Miller culminates in 2006 with a forthcoming solo CD on the Sonic Deli label.

WHO:Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band , The Droops, These Electric Lives
WHAT: Monthly Independent Music Series

WHEN: July 26th, doors at 8:30pm – show starts at 9:30pm
WHERE: Stones Place – 1255 Queen St West
TICKETS: $8.00 at the door
WEBSITES: www.sonicdelirecords.com, www.stonesplace.ca

Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band are pleased to announce that drummer; Alvin Lapp (Buddy Guy, Goo Goo Dolls, Colin James) has joined the band as the full-time drummer. Many thanks to our friend, Ron Bechard for ably filling that gap in the interim.

Come join Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli BandTuesday, July 4, 2006 @ SEVEN STAR BILLIARDS
508D Lawrence Avenue W., Toronto
(located in Lawrence Plaza beside Canly Shoes)
$5 COVER, DOORS: 9:00PM ALL AGES / 19+

June 23, 2006 - Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band @ Degrassi House, 780 Queen Street E, Toronto w/ opener Craig Robertson, headliner Luckyfool - Jim & Sonic Deli to close
Yes, we'll be in the east end of the city for a change. Please come on out – good time guaranteed!

The First Indie Band Night at Stones Place on Wednesday, May 31st was a weird and wonderful event - weather-wise - as tornado warnings raged and the rain beat down; inside the club, Cranney, The Droops and Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band put on a great show for the modest but highly enthusiastic crowd. Thank you to the bands and the fans for your great show of support.

Canadajams.ca was there; please go to their site and click on the Front Row Centre section to read the review of the show and check out the photos and videos!

Thank you also to Jerry Stone & Stones Place, and to sponsors Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, SPEAKmusic, Media Specialties/Essential Indie and Canadajams.ca

Come join Sonic Deli Records for the next Indie Band Night at STONES PLACE, 1255 Queen Street West, Toronto, on Wednesday, June 28, 2006. In order of appearance; host Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band, Danielle Duval and Forgery

www.stonesplace.ca

Essential Indie will be recording for podcasting and Canadajams.ca will be photographing and videotaping the event.

Born and bred in Montreal, yet now a Torontonian, Danielle Duval is proud to introduce her rookie album; "Mornings Like This”. Rocking since the age of 14, and traveling the wide world, Danielle has led a transcendental existence in which music has slowly taken over for gravity. That's the state of mind of the music she makes, and that’s how the record was made. You'll be able to feel it when her hard and soft melodies hit your synapses in all the right places. She recently provided backing vocals on Sam Roberts’ latest album "Chemical City”, and joined the boys on stage at Live 8, The Phoenix and Le National. Danielle is now garnering all the right attention reflected by the work that Canadian greats, including Greg Keelor and Jim Creeggan, contributed to the album "Mornings Like This”.

‘Future of rock, thy name is Danielle Duval’. Get ready - the Danielle Duval Band will be appearing soon at a venue near you.

2005 was the year FORGERY made themselves known in the music industry. They entered the Emergenza World Music Festival, and when all was said and done, they were the Ontario champions and placed fourth in the Canadian finals. In addition, Mike, Ryan, and Kelly were all recognized for their talents throughout the contest. In the early part of the year, they won the Rock 95 (CFJB-FM, Barrie, Ontario) Local and Loud contest, securing them year-long bragging rights and a contract to record a CD at the Studio @ the Lake for Wellcraft Music Group.

Seeing the band live is to witness greatness in the making. Their spirit on stage is infectious, and has earned them the love of thousands. They've had the pleasure of opening for legendary Canadian bands such as April Wine and Chilliwack, and have shared the stage with respected Canadian acts such as Thornley and Ken Tizzard.

Jim Armstrong - For almost four decades of his remarkable, musical life, Jim Armstrong has lived with, and in spite of, severe epilepsy. Jim is the core of Sonic Deli (band, label, production house); a multi-talented singer-songwriter. Jim's melodies and lyrical imagery are reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen, John Hiatt and Tom Petty. Jim has demonstrated his abilities as both an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and a producer. The Sonic Deli Band includes Wes Miller (bass guitar), Val Oddo (lead guitar), Rob Maurin (back up vocals/rhythm guitar), Debbie Shessel (back up vocals) & Ron Bechard (drums) www.sonicdelirecords.com www.sonicbids.com/JimArmstrongSonicDeliBand www.myspace.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliband

The highly anticipated outdoor performance for Jim, Rob Maurin and the Sonic Deli Band on Saturday, June 3rd at the Bloorcourt Heritage Festival was unfortunately rained out.
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Jim & the Sonic Deli Band welcome back our former lead guitarist, Ron Bechard, as our new drummer! Yes, Ron is a very talented multi-instrumentalist, and we are thrilled to have him.

All the artists and the songs from Sonic Deli Records' BROWN BAG LUNCH (2005) are now on the playlist for www.brainwaveradio.com Go to this premier American internet radio station's home page then click "Radio Playlist and then click the "request music tab and search for any of the BBL artists by their first names. The more requests, the more the artists are added into rotation. Please help support.

Jim Armstrong, dAVID jANES, Shelley Jacobson, Lazo, Crazy Babies, Violet Ray, Amer Diab, Josh Hutchinson, Jennifer Claveau, Jennifer Bettencourt, Debbie Shessel.

Canadajams.ca was there; please go to their site and click on the Front Row Centre section to read the review of the show and check out the photos and videos!

Thank you also to Jerry Stone & Stones Place, and to sponsors Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, SPEAKmusic, Media Specialties/Essential Indie and Canadajams.ca

www.stonesplace.ca

Essential Indie will be recording for podcasting and Canadajams.ca will be photographing and videotaping the event.

Brought to you by Sonic Deli Records, Stones Place, Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, CanadaJams.ca, SPEAKmusic & Media Specialties/Essential Indie

Upcoming: July 26, 2006 w/ Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band, The Droops and These Electric Lives at Stones Place.

{Emily please make each company name an actual link to their websites as well as all the bands - Danielle Duval www.myspace.com/danielleduval Forgery www.myspace.com/forgeryofficialfanspace and Jim's www.myspace.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliband ) you've already got the droops – These Electric Lives www.myspace.com/theseelectriclives

The highly anticipated outdoor performance for Jim, Rob Maurin and the Sonic Deli Band on Saturday, June 3rd at the Bloorcourt Heritage Festival was unfortunately rained out.
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Jim & the Sonic Deli Band welcome back our former lead guitarist, Ron Bechard, as our new drummer! Yes, Ron is a very talented multi-instrumentalist, and we are thrilled to have him.

Jim Armstrong, dAVID jANES, Shelley Jacobson, Lazo, Crazy Babies, Violet Ray, Amer Diab, Josh Hutchinson, Jennifer Claveau, Jennifer Bettencourt, Debbie Shessel.

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Come join Sonic Deli Records as we launch the first Indie Band Night at STONES PLACE, 1255 Queen Street West, Toronto, this Wednesday, May 31, 2006. In order of appearance; Cranney, The Droops & host Jim Armstrong and The Sonic Deli Band.

“Cranney has been rocking the Toronto music scene for 3 years now and shows no signs of slowing down. With their melodic alternative rock sound, Cranney have played all the great clubs like El Mocambo, Lee's Palace, The Reverb, and the legendary Knitting Factory in New York City. Their debut self titled EP was recorded by Sean Gregory at TRH studios and is out now. Rai Starr: vocals, guitar - Higgi: lead guitar - Rikki: drums, and Robbi: bass”

www.myspace.com/cranney www.sonicbids.com/cranney www.bandspace.com/cranney

“If you’re looking for a fresh, funky sound then look down in the south of Ontario. The Droops are K-W’s premier new wave blues-funk-rock band, turning ordinary concerts into parties.
Rhythmically, the Droops are based on the Blues duo of Dan Alac and Chris Flannigan, both having graced numerous Open Jams in the K-W region, as well as the “Blues, Brews & Barbeques” Festival put on by the city of Kitchener. Weave in the hi-energy guitar skills of Tyler Smith (formerly of Tucker, Name Game) and then add the lyrics of singer, Alex Machidon. From intimate venues (U of Waterloo’s Grad House) to popular bars (Fiddler’s Green in Cambridge) to festivals (Kitchener’s “Unity Jam”, New Hamburg’s “Bridging the Gap”) the Droops can play any crowd, anytime, anywhere.”

June 3, 2006
- Jim Armstrong, Rob Maurin, Debbie Shessel & The Sonic Deli Band @ 925 Bloor St. W, Toronto - Bloorcourt Heritage Street Festival - 1pm – 5pm

June 23, 2006
- Jim Armstrong & Sonic Deli Band @ Degrassi House, 780 Queen Street E, Toronto w/ opener Craig Robertson, headliner Luckyfool, Jim & Sonic Deli to close

All the artists and the songs from Sonic Deli Records’ BROWN BAG LUNCH (2005) are now on the playlist for www.brainwaveradio.com Go to this premier American internet radio station’s home page then click “Radio Playlist” and then click the “request music” tab and search for any of the BBL artists by their first names. The more requests, the more the artists are added into rotation. Please help support. Jim Armstrong, dAVID jANES, Shelley Jacobson, Lazo, Crazy Babies, Violet Ray, Amer Diab, Josh Hutchinson, Jennifer Claveau, Jennifer Bettencourt, Debbie Shessel.

**News Update** Sonic Deli Records is launching a regular monthly band night at STONES PLACE, 1255 Queen Street West, Toronto, beginning Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Jim Armstrong and The Sonic Deli Band will host and share the stage with different guest bands each time.

If you've never had an opportunity to experience an evening at STONES PLACE before, you are in for a treat – this is one of Toronto's best kept secrets! Not only will you discover and enjoy terrific, independent music, but owner, host (and personal friend of Mick and the boys) Jerry Stone has one of the world's largest collections of Rolling Stones memorabilia and original artwork displayed throughout the venue – go on a virtual tour at www.stonesplace.ca

** Interested bands please contact Andrea @ andrea.sonicdeli@sympatico.ca and let us
know if you would like to be considered for a spot. EPKs are welcome.**

In addition, plans are underway for podcasting each show. "Sonic Deli Records Presents: Live! From Stones Place - Details to follow shortly.

** Podcast advertising/sponsorship opportunities available – please contact Andrea @
andrea.sonicdeli@sympatico.ca **

May 31, 2006
- Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band w/ 2 bands TBA @ STONES PLACE,
1255 Queen Street West, Toronto www.stonesplace.ca

May 19, 2006
- Amer Diab CD Release Party @ The Rivoli, 334 Queen Street West, Toronto
www.amerdiab.ca - for more details (Amer is fantastic – don't miss this one!)

June 3, 2006
- Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band @ 925 Bloor St. W, Toronto
Bloorcourt Heritage Street Festival - 1pm – 5pm

June 8, 9 & 10, 2006
- Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band – on "standby for NXNE
(We'll let you know ASAP if Jim and the band make it in!) www.nxne.com

June 28, 2006
- Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band w/ 2 bands TBA @ STONES PLACE.
1255 Queen Street West, Toronto www.stonesplace.ca

July 26, 2006
- Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band w/ 2 bands TBA @ STONES PLACE
1255 Queen Street West, Toronto www.stonesplace.ca

August 30, 2006
- Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band w/ 2 bands TBA @ STONES PLACE
1255 Queen Street West, Toronto www.stonesplace.ca

Our drummer, Doug Francis, is off to tour with the G Men for the foreseeable future; are you the drummer to fill his shoes? Contact us @ andrea.sonicdeli@sympatico.ca if you wish to apply.

Work continues in the studio; we've been busy doing some music for corporate client, Ravenstone Productions www.ravenstone.ca, songwriting/producing with a new, young talent, and Jim is hard at work recording his forthcoming solo release.

Concert Highlights from Sonic Deli Records' Benefit Concert for Epilepsy, is on CIUT 89.5 FM's IT'S (A)LIVE - Monday, April 24, 2006 at 1:00 pm for an encore broadcast. Join host Andy Frank, with Sonic Deli's Jim Armstrong, Rob Maurin & Andrea Poulis for live commentary as they play musical highlights from the March 31st show at Stones Place in Toronto. You may also listen on-line at www.ciut.fm

Monday, April 3, 2006 - CIUT 89.5 FM – Hear Jim Armstrong perform his version of The Beatles' "Eight Days A Week between 1 – 2 pm. On Tuesday, April 4, 2006 between 9 – 10 pm, hear Rob Maurin's cover of "Penny Lane during CIUT's fundraising drive. Listen on-line at www.ciut.fm

Sonic Deli Records' Benefit Concert in Support of Epilepsy Toronto last Friday evening at STONES PLACE was a huge success! Jerry Stone is the ultimate host and his extraordinary club, STONES PLACE is a "must see venue. Everyone in attendance loved the ambience as much as they enjoyed the show.

And what a show it was; many people came out to hear the bands and to support a worthy cause. Thank you to all those in attendance; we made some new fans, had a chance to welcome long-time fans, friends and family members and gave them a show that everyone will remember for a long time to come.

The evening's first performer, Amer Diab and his band caught the audience's attention with their first note and it never stopped. Amer is a singer-songwriter whose beautifully crafted songs pull you into a world populated by the love-lorn, the gritty streets, the beautiful, the sad and the happy-go-lucky. From rocking to haunting and back again, Amer is always entertaining. www.amerdiab.ca Go to Amer's site for more info on his up-coming shows and his new CD release party in May.

Violet Ray and her awesome backing musicians were next to take the stage and kept that music coming! Mix great songs with some bluesy, rootsy and rockin' twang; serve it up with a voice best described as "whiskey-velvet-on-the-rocks, and voila, you have Violet Ray. A great second set for all to enjoy. www.violetray.com

Third man out, was Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band. Undoubtedly, the evening belonged to Jim and the band. They rocked the joint for close to an hour with one great tune after another. They were tight, they were having fun and they took the audience along for the ride. And what a ride! Jim had the crowd tapping, clapping, stomping, laughing and singing along, while Wes Miller on bass, Doug Francis on drums, Val Oddo on lead guitar, Rob Maurin on rhythm guitar and singing backing vocals along with Debbie Shessel, wowed that crowd. It was an incredible set that seemed to end far too soon. www.sonicdelirecords.com / www.myspace.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliband

Fortunately, next up was….the Sonic Deli band again, backing singer-songwriter, Rob Maurin. Rob is a wonderful singer who has lent his vocal talents to many projects over the years (including lots at "the Deli) and he finally had his moment to shine in the spotlight, where he debuted some of his original songs, and was ably backed by singer Debbie Shessel. Meanwhile, Debbie Shessel, in spite of a having a bad cold, let everyone hear her loose that powerhouse voice of hers to end this set with a great rendition of "Wanna Be The One from the Brown Bag Lunch CD. Look to hear lots more from these two accomplished artists.

Finally, to close out a really successful evening - our "white knights, the special "mystery guests – Crazy Babies & friends who were able to come in as a last minute replacement for Petrolia. (Unfortunately, Samantha, the lead singer for Petrolia was ill and the band was forced to cancel the gig. We hope to bring them back for a show very soon.) Lead singer Rod Clarke and Crazy Babies performed a great set; some originals, a little Ozzy & Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, you name it, they played it! It was an awesome end to a terrific evening. Thank you Rod, Ron, Dave, Jon, Colin and gang.

The evening was a success due in part, to the excellent work of sound technician, Mark Mallett. You'll be able to hear some of the concert highlights on Tuesday, April 18th at 9:00pm (repeats the following Monday at 1:00pm) on Andy Frank's IT'S (A)LIVE – CIUT 89.5 FM. You may also listen on-line at www.ciut.fm

Thank you to Nicole Nelson of Epilepsy Toronto, Jennifer Claveau & Lori Bruce of SPEAKmusic, Jon Long and Long & McQuade, Andy Frank & CIUT 89.5 FM, Jerry Stone and all the staff at Stones Place, Mark Mallett, Amer, Violet, Jim, Wes, Doug, Val, Rob, Debbie, Rod, Ron, Dave, Colin, Johanna, Bep and to everyone else who came out to the Benefit Concert!

Unfortunately, Petrolia's lead singer, Samantha, is ill and the band must regretfully cancel. All is not lost however, as we have been lucky enough to gather a great group of "surprise" Special Guest Musicians who have graciously offered to come on out and rock the joint until closing!

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Line-up change for Sonic Deli Records Benefit Concert on Friday March 31, 2006
@ STONES PLACE; 1255 Queen Street West. Doors @ 8pm / Show starts @ 9pm
tickets; $8 advance / $10 at the door.

Petrolia will appear in the midnight slot, filling in for David Janes. Fronted by lead
singer, Samantha Angel, Petrolia is a 5 piece alternative/pop band. Please see
www.petroliamusic.com for more information

Tickets are moving quickly! Please see below for the list of stores where tickets may
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1-2pm

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Hear Rob Maurin's cover of "Penny Lane and Jennifer Claveau & Ian North's cover of "Across The Universe on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 – 9-10pm
Please go to www.andyfrank.ca for all the details.

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IT'S (A)LIVE - Broadcast highlights of the Sonic Deli Records Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto recorded live from STONES PLACE, on Friday, March 31, 2006 airing on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 9:00pm; rebroadcast on Monday, April 24, 2006 at 1:00pm. Listen on-line at www.ciut.fm

Jim Armstrong will be appearing on Rogers Television DAYTIME TORONTO - Cable 10 & 63 on Thursday, March 16, 2006 @ 11:00am - live! Repeat showings at 5:00pm, 11:00pm & 5:00am (17th) Jim will be interviewed about living life with epilepsy, the Benefit Concert @ Stones Place on March 31st and will perform an acoustic version of Angel In Our Corner, accompanied by Rob Maurin.

Sonic Deli Records presents:
A Benefit Concert Toronto Talent coming together for a deserving cause
Epilepsy Toronto
Friday, March 31, 2006
Stones Place 1255 Queen Street West
doors open at 8pm; music starts 9pm
Tickets $8 ($10 at the door) www.stonesplace.ca

Andy Frank and CIUT

and CIUT 89.5 FM will be recording the concert for a "highlights broadcast on IT'S ALIVE in April – date: TBA

Soundscapes
572 College Street Toronto
(416) 537-1620

Sam the Record Man
347 Yonge Street Toronto
(416) 646-2775

Long & McQuade
925 Bloor Street West Toronto -
(416) 588-7886 Contact: Jon Long

Epilepsy Toronto
510 King Street East Suite 224 Toronto
(416) 964-9095 Contact: Nicole Nelson www.epilepsytoronto.org

Sonic Deli Records
1566 Bloor Street West 2nd Floor Toronto
(416) 535-5896 Contact: Andrea Poulis andrea.sonicdeli@sympatico.ca

Other news; We welcomed Jennifer Claveau of SPEAKmusic back from MIDEM at the beginning of the month. Jen had a very successful trip on behalf of her clients and we will post the follow-up details as they happen.

Jim Armstrong will be taping an interview on Friday, March 16, 2006 with Rogers' Daytime Toronto – Jim will discuss life as a musician living with epilepsy and perform an acoustic version of one of his songs accompanied by Rob Maurin. Air date & times: TBA

Jim Armstrong, Amer Diab & Nicole Nelson of Epilepsy Toronto will be in the studio with CIUT 89.5 FM's Andy Frank (The First Word), for a "round table discussion on Sunday, March 26, 2006 – The First Word airs at 1:00pm Sundays (89.5 fm)

Check out Toronto's new independent musician site @ www.indiecan.com IndieCan has recently launched their new hour-long podcast which is hosted by Joe Chisholm & Andre Skinner and features live music off the floor and an interview with a Toronto artist, an interview with a music industry insider and plays tracks from indie musicians in the GTA. IndieCan hopes that you'll be listening to their podcast soon on CBC Satellite Radio. In the meantime, check out their show on the IndieCan website.

Podcast #2 features some tracks from Sonic Deli Records' BROWN BAG LUNCH release.

Finally, for any MySpacers out there, visit Jim's Myspace site and be his friend ( help make the guy feel like he's popular! ) www.myspace.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliban

The world's biggest music conference, MIDEM January 22-26, 2006 in Cannes, France is fast approaching and we have been busy preparing for it. Sonic Deli Records and Jim Armstrong will be represented by Jennifer Claveau of SPEAKmusic at a number of meetings with licensing and distribution companies from Australia, the U.K., Germany, Canada and more.

Our goals are to bring the songs and artists of BROWN BAG LUNCH to a worldwide audience and to promote Sonic Deli Records, with emphasis on Jim Armstrong as a Producer, Soundtrack Composer and Singer-Songwriter.

We are planning another Sonic Deli Records Showcase for late March in conjunction with charitable organization, Epilepsy Toronto. March is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and Jim Armstrong will be featured in a number of promotional events on behalf of the charity. VENUE & DATE – TBA

Shelley Jacobson is opening for THREE DOG NIGHT with Ari Lahdekorpi @ The Thunder Bay Auditorium – Friday, January 27, 2006 www.shellsong.com

Josh Hutchinson's band, The Entropy are hosting their debut CD Release Launch Party on February, 25, 2006 at The Foundation Night Club, Barrie, Ontario www.theentropy.ca

Lots of new things to report here at the Sonic Deli! Make a note to mark your calendars because December 17, 2005, is the advance screening of The Adulterers’ Guide To Toronto, 7:00pm at The National Film Board of Canada – 150 John Street, Toronto.
Written, directed and produced by E. Thomas Canton, of Canton Film Studios Inc., The Adulterers’ Guide to Toronto is an independent feature film and the original music score was composed by none other than Sonic Deli’s, Peter James Armstrong. The film also includes a number of songs written by Jim and Andrea Poulis, in collaboration with some of the Sonic Deli artist alumni.
Admission is $5.00 at the door and will include a Q & A with the cast and filmmakers with a reception to follow at Cayo Coco spanish tapas supper club – 304 Richmond Street West, Toronto. Please join us.

Sonic Deli will be represented at MIDEM 2006 (http://www.midem.com) in Cannes, France, 22-26 January, 2006 by Speakmusic’s Jennifer Claveau (speak-music.com). MIDEM is the largest music industry conference in the world and Sonic Deli will be there to shop the BROWN BAG LUNCH CD, songs and artists for international licensing and distribution opportunities. As a recently launched independent label, The Sonic Deli Inc / Sonic Deli Records, couldn’t have asked for a more timely introduction to the international music scene.

November was a busy month in the Sonic Deli studio; Toronto singer-songwriter, Rick Ivanoff of Dogstar Music (.dogstarmusic.com) was in recording new material. This project allowed us the opportunity not only to work with Rick, but also with session guitarist, Mitch Lewis and legendary, rock keyboardist, Michael Fonfara.

Jim and the band have 2 new Sonic Bids EPKs for you to check out;
sonicbids.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliband & sonicbids.com/sonicdelirecords - stay tuned for upcoming gigs. Plus there’s a rumour making the rounds that the next big Sonic Deli Records Showcase will be held in March, 2006 to coincide with Epilepsy Awareness Month. We’re working hard to make this a really special event – stay tuned for details in the coming weeks.

And when you’re out doing your Christmas shopping, don’t forget that BROWN BAG LUNCH makes a great gift for the music lovers in your life. Original songs, talented indie artists; why get the same old, same old? Try something completely new! Contact us here at the “Deli” to get your copy or check out our website list of all the places where the BBL CD is available – like this one below:

BROWN BAG LUNCH is now available at Sam the Record Man – 347 Yonge Street, Toronto (416)646-2775 www.samtherecordman.com

The list of digital download sites that carry the tracks from BROWN BAG LUNCH continues to grow too. Apple iTunes, Puretracks and many more sites offer Gift Coupons – hint, hint.

And finally, the songwriting continues. New material in the works with different collaborators, a new CD from Jim Armstrong in 2006, and more… details coming!

October 20/05

Hello friends of Sonic Deli:

We have lots of new things to report; updates in the “where to purchase” column on the left hand side of this home page, in our “about us” section, the “current projects” section, the links page and the “services” section.

Anticipation is running high as we wait for the new photographs of Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band to arrive.

Photographer, Ingram Barrs (or Ingram the Incredible, as we’ve nicknamed him) has captured Jim and the gang beautifully. Ingram’s work is intuitive and quite remarkable. He can be contacted via Don Dixon Film & Photography at www.dixonfilm.com . So keep checking back; the pictures will be posted soon.

Speaking of Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band, they are now lining up gigs throughout the GTA and are performing an extensive catalogue of Jim’s and the Sonic Deli’s material. This is a talented, solid band that has a lot of rockin’ fun and really great songs. Stay tuned for info on where to see them live. (Check the “About Us” section for more info on the Sonic Deli Band)

Other tidbits; the radio tracking campaign for various tracks off Brown Bag Lunch is launching, along with a new Sonic Bids EPK, and My Space pages, etc. Some of the songs are being purchased individually off the digital sites (i.e., Lazo’s Love Is on Your Side via Apple iTunes, etc.) Both CIUT 89.5 fm and CBC’s various radio shows have played Jim Armstrong’s Angel In Our Corner, Hole In His Heart; Jennifer Claveau’s Together We’re Alone; and sung by Jennifer Bettencourt, Sonic Deli’s Taxi Cab Heart; The Entropy’s Josh Hutchinson with Take You and dAVID jANES’ Beautiful. Actually, Beautiful alone, has had over 1,000 plays on dAVID jANES’ myspace.com site. CBC’s satellite station, Galaxie has also played Josh’s Take You, and dAVID’s Invisible as well.

Potential soundtrack placements for various tracks from BROWN BAG LUNCH are looking good; will announce as they become solidified. Also, lots happening for some of the BBL artists – check their individual websites for more info.

September 27/05- Thank you to those loyal friends and fans that came out to the “Roots Rockin’ Showcase” on Saturday night.
AMER DIAB, one of this city’s finest singer-songwriters, opened the show with his usual witty charm, easy stage presence and wonderful songs. If you haven’t had a chance to catch Amer’s act (solo or full band), don’t deny yourself the pleasure any longer. Check his website for upcoming shows http://www.amerdiab.ca
VIOLET RAY was a last minute cancellation due to a family emergency. We apologize to her fans for any disappointment, and extend our best wishes to her and her family at this time. Come on out again soon Violet Ray. http://www.violetray.com
Fortunately, Pete and Lora Judge (Blue Canoe) stepped in at the last minute and performed an acoustic set of well-crafted roots/bluesy/folk pop songs. They were real troopers and we thank them very much.
JIM ARMSTRONG AND THE SONIC DELI BAND (Wes Miller, Val Oddo, Doug Francis, Bep Schippers and Rob Maurin) performed the night’s most “rockin” set. Kinda country, kinda roots, kinda rock – it was a feel-good, boisterous performance by everyone on stage and highly enjoyed by everyone there. Stay tuned for a lot more chances to check Jim and gang out – coming soon to a venue near you. You are in for a treat. http://www.sonicdelirecords.com
Heading into the final hour of the evening, Jamie Gutfreund and Jon Jacobson of The Soulution, popped into the club and took a turn on stage to perform some of their cool tunes. Keep an eye open for these two incredibly talented young men in future. http://www.solutionmusic.com
And finally, by request, we were treated to a sublime version of Lyle Lovett’s She’s No Lady, She’s My Wife performed by the one and only Rob Maurin. Now that boy can sing!

Congratulations to Jennifer Claveau and likewater for their great review in this week’s NOW Magazine.

Congratulations to The Entropy for winning the Kee to Bala Rock Star Search on labour day weekend.

Congratulations to Shelley Jacobson on her recent signing to Hyland Hills Music in Nashville.

"Roots Rockin’ Showcase" on
Saturday, September 24, 2005

The Black Swan Tavern
154 Danforth Avenue
(@ Broadview Station)
Toronto, Ontario
(416) 469-0537

The Showcase begins at 9:30 pm with a song-writer’s song-writer,
AMER DIAB.

Whether backed by his band or performing solo, Amer Diab regales his audience with catchy melodies and witty, insightful lyrics; a real blend of urban twang.

Look for Amer to showcase a mix of material from Sonic Deli’s BROWN BAG LUNCH and from his own debut CD, 2003’s critically acclaimed THE YEAR OF THE APOLOGY, along with new songs from his about to be released follow up album, THERE / AFTER… release date: tba www.amerdiab.ca

10:30 pm brings the sublime VIOLET RAY to the stage. A Nashville regular with a voice that goes down like hot-buttered whiskey, Violet Ray can both rock the joint and break your heart. You’ll hear fabulous material from her GOOD THINGS CD (produced in Toronto by Anthony Vandeburgh) and you’ll be treated to some new songs from her forthcoming CD (co- produced by Steve Fox in Nashville) Title and release date are pending; consider this a special sneak peek. www.violetray.com

The heart and soul of all things musical at the Sonic Deli, JIM ARMSTRONG takes the stage at 11:30 pm. He’s a man of many hats; producer, engineer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and performer – whew! Come and check out a guy who couldn’t write a crappy song if his life depended on it. Four of the songs Jim will perform can be found on Sonic Deli’s BROWN BAG LUNCH and you’ll have a chance to hear a whole lot more. He’s backed by the wonderful Sonic Deli House Band; a great crew of players and artists in their own right – Wes Miller on bass, Val Oddo on lead guitar, Doug Francis on drums, Jim on rhythm guitar & harmonica, Bep Schippers and Rob Maurin on back up vocals. Look for the Sonic Deli Band to keep the music going until closing time with some special guest performances too. In between all of Jim’s writing and producing duties, he’s hard at work compiling his anticipated solo debut CD on the Sonic Deli Records label. Title and release date: tba www.sonicdelirecords.com

Hello Everyone:

As you can see by the cool poster above (designed by Johanna Radix) it's Sonic Deli Showcase Time!

You are cordially invited to come and spend a great evening with us on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the Black Swan Tavern at 154 Danforth Avenue (at Broadview) - 9:30 pm - $7.00 Cover

August 7, 2005
It’s time to update all the news regarding the artists, writers & musicians on Sonic Deli Records’ debut CD, BROWN BAG LUNCH. Don’t you agree?
To our faithful friends and fans, a big thank you for your continued support and to the new, the curious, and the accidental surfer, WELCOME.
Please make sure that you visit our media section where you will find picture galleries, audio samples, artist bios, and links to our radio broadcasts, the news archives and the press section. Coming soon – The Sonic Deli Podcast.
Sonic Deli artists will be at the Black Swan on Saturday, September 24, 2005; line-up TBA.
In the meantime, you can catch most of them as they perform in and around the city, province, country or continent!

LAZO, along with his band, The Radikals, kick-started the year with a performance at Carnival in Brazil. Now the busy Juno winner and top reggae artist can be found this summer at Caribana, the C.N.E. and beyond – all over Ontario, Quebec and New York State. For details please visit his http://www.lazomusic.com

JENNIFER CLAVEAU of the band, Likewater, has been playing a number of prestigious concerts and festivals this year, including the Mariposa Folk Festival. Look for her and Likewater at this September’s City Roots City Wide Festival in the Distillery district, among others. Major happenings on the horizon…. http://www.likewater.net

AMER DIAB has been recording his new CD, the follow-up to his critically praised, The Year of The Apology. This took him away from his usually very busy performance schedule for the past few months, but we are happy to report that he has been gearing back up; Amer was recently on Andy Frank’s The First Word – CIUT 89.5 FM discussing and playing some of his new songs. http://www.amerdiab.ca

VIOLET RAY is poised to release her new CD, as well. Having heard a sneak preview of the tracks which were recorded in Nashville last year, we can hardly wait! This woman, her voice and songs are sublime. And can she rock!?! Better believe it.http://www.violetray.com

SHELLEY JACOBSON hardly ever has a moment to swing through Toronto anymore, and while we’d love to see more of her, we are thrilled that she is signed to Nashville’s Full Court Press publishing company. This wonderful singer-songwriter has amassed so many awards, cuts and holds, that they are far too numerous to list here; check out Thunder Bay’s very own Nashville-commuting, wonder woman at http://www.shellsong.com

JOSH HUTCHINSON and The Entropy – what can we say? These are some of the nicest, hardest working and talented young men that we have ever had the pleasure to work with. They are intense and rock very, very hard. And they have an incredible, loyal legion of fans. Check out their tour schedule, tracks and their cool video at http://www.theentropy.ca

dAVID jANES is here in the studio, recording his first solo CD debut and putting the finishing touches on compiling his touring band. He has many, many fans eagerly awaiting this CD; his website has had thousands of hits in just a few short months and on his Myspace.com page, the 4 singles from BROWN BAG LUNCH are receiving lots of plays – BEAUTIFUL is promising to be a runaway hit! Stay tuned for a lot more from this young man. http://www.davebjanes.com

CRAZY BABIES continue to rock this summer; here, there and everywhere, doing their wonderful OZZY/SABBATH act and promoting their new CD release of originals. The band line-up(s), past and present are a real who’s who of Canadian rock talent – check them out at http://www.crazybabies.com

DEBBIE SHESSEL is currently being claimed and consumed by the corporate world, but we hope to get her back, safe and sound very soon! Work is about to resume on a number of tracks and the stages of Toronto shall once again be graced with her wonderful sense of humour and powerful voice.

JENNIFER BETTENCOURT she of that big, pure and exquisite voice housed in such a delightfully, bubbly persona and diminutive body, is concentrating on her post-secondary education for this coming year. But just like Tinkerbelle, if we all let her know how much we’re gonna miss her, she’ll get the message and share all that talent with the world upon her graduation ;-)

JIM ARMSTRONG of The Sonic Deli Inc. & Sonic Deli Records, continues to produce, record, write and perform – he and The Sonic Deli House Band are gearing up for a number of dates – keep checking back for more information as it becomes available. The Sonic Deli Band is comprised of a number of talented musicians, multi-instrumentalists & singer-songwriters who mix and match it up as required; Wes Miller, Val Oddo, Ron Bechard, Jon Long, Rob Maurin, Doug Francis, Bep, Jim Armstrong, Josh Penslar, Deb Shessel, Andrea Poulis – well, all the aforementioned artists too, actually…. You get the idea; a collective of talented friends and peers making great music - that is what The Sonic Deli and Sonic Deli Records are all about.

BITS & PIECES:

The fall radio tracking campaign and tour schedule is gearing up to launch, as are a number of Sonic Deli Showcases, cool merchandise, new material, new artists coming on board and we are also accepting submissions from artists interested in being part of the Sonic Deli (open for demo work, production, and development deals – email for info if you’d like to apply) And lastly, if you or any one you know, does not yet have a copy of BROWN BAG LUNCH – WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!?! Order your copy now. $1.00 from each copy of the CD sold goes to support Epilepsy Toronto http://www.epilepsytoronto.org (see the latest press release(s) in our press section for the full back story).

Thank you to all who came out to the SONIC DELI SUMMER SHOWCASE at Healey’s Night Club on Friday, July 8, 2005.

For those of you who were unable to join us, you’ll still have a chance to hear the evening’s performance highlights on Monday, July 25, 2005 on CIUT 89.5 FM. Tune into the

broadcast of IT’S (A)LIVE at 1:00pm for an hour of music from the SUMMER SHOWCASE.

Thank you to all the artists and band members for working hard to make it a great show:
Amer Diab
Violet Ray
Jim Armstrong
dAVID jANES
The Sonic Deli House Band
The Entropy
Model M
The Dufresnes
Special thanks go to Johanna Radix for her fabulous Sonic Deli Brown Bag posters, which carry on the theme originated by Peter Ledwon & Marilyn Mets of Blue Sky Studio/Dreamwind Publishing.

As of July 8, 2005 $1.00 from each CD copy of BROWN BAG LUNCH sold will go to support Epilepsy Toronto. Treat yourself to a copy! Tell your friends! It’s the “Ultimate Cottage Party CD!” – 18 tracks, 11 artists – a bargain at $10.00. Support our Canadian artists and a worthy organization at the same time. www.epilepsytoronto.org
Keep checking in for more concert dates coming soon.

SONIC DELI SUMMER SHOWCASE
@ HEALEY’S NIGHT CLUB

178 Bathurst Street (at Queen St. W.)
(416) 703-5882 www.jeffhealeys.com
Doors open @ 8:30 pm SHOW begins 9:00 pm
Tickets: pay at the door - $6 with advance ticket $8 without ticket

CIUT 89.5 fm will be recording the show for
future broadcast on IT’S (A)LIVE Mondays @ 1:00 pm

$1 from each BROWN BAG LUNCH CD sold to aid Epilepsy Toronto
Please help support!

LINE-UP & SET TIMES:
8:45 pm - Siren Song (warm up band)
9:00 pm - Amer Diab
9:40 pm - Jim Armstrong
10:35 pm- Violet Ray
11:30 pm- dAVID jANES
12:15 pm- The Entropy
1:00 am - Model M
See you there!

The countdown is on - Mark your calendars! the July 8, 2005 SONIC DELI SUMMER SHOWCASE is fast approaching. We have a great line up once again; Violet Ray, Amer Diab, dAVID jANES, Jim Armstrong, Crazy Babies, The Entropy, Deb Shessel & more.... And though we are going to miss her for this one, please join us in congratulating Jennifer Claveau & Likewater - they are performing at Mariposa on July 8, 2005.

SONIC DELI SUMMER SHOWCASE
July 8, 2005
Healey's Night Club
178 Bathurst Street (at Queen St.)
(416) 703-5882
Time: 9:00pm
With ticket - $6.00 / without - $8.00
$1 from every CD sold to benefit EPILEPSY TORONTO
Please help support.
Contact us at info@sonicdelirecords.com to get your tickets

The Sonic Deli welcomes Val Oddo (guitar) and Josh Penslar (keys), our two newest members of the dAVID jANES/ Sonic Deli house band. They are joining Jim Armstrong (drums), Ron Bechard (guitar) & Wes Miller (bass). The first official gig with the complete band happened this past Saturday, June 4th at the Bloorcourt Heritage Street Festival - dAVID jANES performed for a good crowd and made more new fans! It was a great opportunity to showcase some of the excellent material from his forthcoming solo CD debut, THIS IS ME. (Not to mention getting 21st Birthday Hugs & Kisses from all the pretty girls) Then Jim Armstrong switched from drums to guitar and sang a good selection of his wonderful songs. Backing Jim on drums - Doug Francis. Thank you Doug. And thank you Josh, for back up vocals. Good show guys.

Thanks also to the Bloorcourt Biz Association, Jon Long and Long & McQuade Musical Instrument Stores for the opportunity and for setting us up in the L&M parking lot! Great music crowd there - natch ;-)

Songs from BROWN BAG LUNCH keep popping up on various CBC radio programmes, and of course on a number of internet and college radio stations. We will be posting a complete list of these stations in the near future!

Featured in EYE Magazine -
BROWN BAG LUNCH Sonic Deli _***
If straight-ahead, Q107-style radio rock bore more critical currency than lo-fi indie pop, Sonic Deli's un-broken social scene, documented on this label compilation, would be the one we're hearing about. The focal point of a loose community of struggling musicians, Sonic Deli is a recording studio/house band/indie label/music publishing company helmed by veteran local rocker Jim Armstrong. Nothing on Brown Bag Lunch is brilliant but nothing sucks. Armstrong himself crafts serviceable, catchy, blue-collar rock; David Janes brings strong vocals and rock-star attitude to the party; Amer Diab's quirkier approach breaks the rawkin' mold (and mood) somewhat. So do tracks recorded outside the Deli and parachuted in by reggae man Lazo and garage-band Crazy Babies. Extra points for Armstrong starting to record the project three months after undergoing brain surgery to control his epilepsy. HOWARD DRUCKMAN

May 11, 2005
Sonic Deli Records is seeking a versatile keyboardist and a second guitar player for immediate rehearsals, gigging and showcases.

Possible studio work in future for the right person. Backing vocals an asset. Must have own transportation and equipment.
Be prepared for frequent, hard work and bring a smile with friendly, professional attitude. Contact Andrea or Jim for an audition at sonicdeli@sympatico.ca or (416) 535-5896

May 9, 2005 -

New Show Dates!

Sonic Deli/ Jim Armstrong, dAVID jANES & tba
will appear on Saturday, June 4, 2005
at the Bloorcourt Street Festival
more info soon

AND

The Sonic Deli Showcase #2
Friday, July 8, 2005
Healey's Night Club
178 Bathurst Street
more info soon

April 20, 2005 -

The Sonic Deli Records Launch Party and BROWN BAG LUNCH CD Release at Healey's Night Club in Toronto on Friday, April 15, 2005 was a great success! The place was packed with VIPs, press, friends, family & fans!

Thank you to all who came out. We have received wonderful feedback from those that were there and we are extremely proud of all of the artists and musicians who performed; MC Rebecca Addelman, Jim Armstrong, Violet Ray, Amer Diab, Debbie Shessel, Jennifer Claveau, dAVID jANES, Jennifer Bettencourt, Josh Hutchinson/The Entropy and all their musicians - with a special mention for our house band that evening - Jim Armstrong (drums), Wes Miller (bass), Ron Bechard (guitar), Jenny Spring (keys) & Rob Maurin (back up vocals) - THANK YOU! And a great big thank you to Healey's Night Club and all the staff who made us feel so very welcome.

Last, but certainly not least, thank you to the artists & businesses that donated wonderful pieces and services for us to raffle off that evening:

Orderly Solutions (professional organizing)
Movie Art Decor (all things video)
Georgia Poulis, RMT (massage therapy)
Joey Dammit! (artist)
Pauline Holancin (artist)
George Holancin (artist)
Cathy Armstrong (gift baskets)
The Sonic Deli (recording time)
Subway ( give away coupons)
Long & McQuade Music Stores (for sponsoring our show and those great give away coupons!)
And Cathy Armstrong for helping us to prep the show, the VIP gift bags, decorations..... without going completely mad!

Proceeds have gone to support Epilepsy Toronto - For winners of prizes who were no longer in attendance when the raffle draws happened, we will be contacting you to make arrangements.
Stay tuned for announcements of more up-coming Sonic Deli Showcases.
Please feel free to browse our new media gallery!

April 12, 2005 - Lots of cool things have been happening in and around the "deli". First off - rehearsals for Friday night's showcase are in full swing - need we say more? The prepping for this event and keeping up with all the press releases and the media's enthusiastic response threatens to overwhelm us at times, but it's all good and we hope that it keeps coming!

On April 1, 2005 we loaded up the van and drove to Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo for an interview and live performance with artist, dAVID jANES - (see www.davebjanes.com for details)

April 11, 2005 - Monday morning saw Andy Frank's THE FIRST WORD on CIUT fm (89.5), host a 20 minute segment on Sonic Deli Records and the BROWN BAG LUNCH CD.
Andrea Poulis (President/songwriter), Jim Armstrong (Producer/songwriter), dAVID jANES (singer-songwriter) and Ron Bechard (Lead guitarist/songwriter) were interviewed AND the guys performed a live, acoustic version of "Beautiful". CIUT has kindly granted permission to post this segment in it's entirety on our web site, so keep an eye on our forthcoming press section.
Also - please come prepared to the Showcase and Release Party to help support Epilepsy Toronto. We will be holding raffles for lots of great prizes and proceeds will be donated. Jim Armstrong has epilepsy and underwent brain surgery just over a year ago. 3 months later , he began work on BROWN BAG LUNCH ; writing, recording & producing.......

Jim Armstrong (9 p.m.)
Violet Ray (9:25 p.m.)
Amer Diab (9:50 p.m.)
Debbie Shessel (10:20 p.m.)
Break
Jennifer Claveau (11 p.m.)
dAVID jANES (11:30 p.m.)
Jennifer Bettincourt (12 a.m.)
Josh Hutchinson and The Entropy (12:30 a.m)
Special Finale (1 a.m.)
Admission is $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the door. Admission includes a copy of the BROWN BAG LUNCH CD. There will be a raffle and draw prizes in
support of Epilepsy Toronto. Advance tickets are now available at SonicDeli Records (1566 Bloor Street West, Toronto) phone: (416) 535-5896 email:
sonicdeli@sympatico.ca

March 12, 2005 - BROWN BAG LUNCH (BBL) is now available for on-line purchase at CD Baby
and is also listed under their Editor's Picks for the Country Rock and Hard Rock categories.

BBL will be available on most digital download sites within the next 2-3 weeks (including iTunes, Pure Tracks, MusicMatch, SonyConnect, etc.) keeping checking your favourite sites.

BBL will also be available for purchase very soon at Joe Radio (stay tuned!)

BBL is available NOW at these selected Toronto stores:

Other news - Sonic Deli Records welcomes lead guitarist Ron Bechard as a regular contributor to our "house band" . Rehearsals are underway for the April 15th Showcase at Healey's, Meanwhile, dAVID jANES has been writing and recording with his producer, Jim Armstrong and the "band" - dAVID's first solo release is scheduled to debut September 2005 and it promises to be fabulous! A summer tour is in the works - check back soon for details.

DON'T FORGET!! - Sonic Deli Records in association with Healey's Night Club is proud to announce the world premiere of their debut release, BROWN BAG LUNCH, with a showcase and release party on Friday, April 15, 2005 beginning at 9:00 p.m. (Healey's Night Club is located at 178 Bathurst Street, (Queen & Bathurst) Toronto, Ontario M5V 2R4 phone: (416)703-5882 fax: (416)703-5268 website )

Admission is $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the door and admission includes a copy of the BROWN BAG LUNCH CD. Advance tickets may be obtained by contacting Sonic Deli Records (1566 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6P 1A7 phone: (416)535-5896 email: sonicdeli@sympatico.ca

February 16, 2005- Our brand new web site is up and running! Many thanks go to our web master and designer, Emily Mets of fiftytwopixels.

NEWS FLASH! Sonic Deli Records is pleased to announce that the collective CD, BROWN BAG LUNCH is completed and both the Sonic Deli company and the CD will have their official launch release party at Healey's Night Club in Toronto on Friday, April 15th, 2005. Please stay tuned for ticket details and for a list of places where you will be able to purchase and/or download BROWN BAG LUNCH. A list of radio stations with the tracks in rotation will be coming soon.

January 5, 2005 - Sonic Deli Records first release, the collective CD BROWN BAG LUNCH has just been mastered by Doug Romanow of Fire Escape Recording. Now off to DBS Duplication for manufacturing.

December 2004 - In major mixing mode here at the Sonic Deli recording studio as we finish all the final tracks on BROWN BAG LUNCH! Lots of editing and proofing going on for the CD text and artwork.

October 2004 - All the final tracks and artists have been chosen for BROWN BAG LUNCH and recording continues.

June 2004 - Work begins on selecting artists and songs for the Sonic Deli (as yet untitled) compilation CD project