Wow, we are blessed! Our Smokin' Sleddog Records artists including Siusan O'Rourke, Zig Zeitler, Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini were warmly welcomed throughout December for their holiday shows. Thanks go out to the following people and places; Marquette Arts And Cultural Center, Hans Ahlstrom and staff at PR-90, Besse Center, Ed Dwyer, Debbie Stiglitz and Kim Carne at Bay de Noc College, WGLQ, Three Crows Cafe, Gina Coburn adn staff, Al Sterner and Jean Peterson, Christ United Church, The White Crow, Frontier Airlines, The Old Town Bistro, Socorro Bed And Breakfast, JP and Terri Moore, Erin Moore and staff, Dacodah Herkenhoff, Karen Armbruster, Festus, Hidalgo and Acacia Riding Adventures, Molly's, Dianne and Romeo DiLallo and staff, Steve Kinabrew, Songbird Cafe, Chris Huggins, Brett and staff, Vicki Scott, Ruthann and Bill and especially the audiences and patrons at all of these locations!
Wow! Thanks to Marquette Arts & Culture, Erickson Center and Bonifas Fine Arts Center for hosting Siusan and Zig for three wonderful shows in Michigan's Upper Peninsula!
Siusan O'Rourke will be speaking at several cancer events throughout October and November and sharing her experience and inspiring story of her battle with breast cancer. Please contact us if you are interested in having Siusan speak at your engagement along with a performance by Siusan and Zig.
OCT 2011: As usual, the OAPN Conference in Columbus was wonderful! John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal had a ball showcasing at the Tuesday Luncheon presenting selections from their show "A Night Of Hillbilly Enorsed and Hippie Approved Music!" A big thank you to Robert Baird from Bam! Artist Management for a wonderful introduction and song, as well as Lydia Ohman, Laurel Canan and Keith Rawlins. We appreciate all those who stopped by the Smokin' Sleddog Records Booth #28. See you at APAP in January!
Smokin' Sleddog Records is heading to Columbus Ohio for the OAPN Conference on Monday October 24, 2011! On Tuesday October 25, 2011, the conference attendees will be treated to a showcase performance by the incomparable John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal duo! The pair is pleased that their introduction will be made by the highly decorated Robert Baird of BAM! Baird Artist Management of Toronto Ontario.
Arts Midwest was a joy to attend as usual. This conference...primarily for presenters and agents is such a treat to attend. John Latini and I had a great time doing 4 showcases hosted by Mojo and Robin Klinger. The organizers and committee members put a lot of thought and creativity into this event. And I love hanging out with my conference buddies Charley Ray from Music City Artists and Robert Baird from BAM! Baird Artists Management (who has also been my invaluable mentor for the past year). These two are like brothers to me (in a good way!)
It was cool that our Smokin' Sleddog Records Booth was neighbors with the fine folks from Patron Technology. And sweet and silly memories were made hanging out with new friends Jeanette, and my buddies Keith Steinbeck from Janesville Presents, and seeing pals Keith Rawlins from Darke County, Terry Farmer from Mike Green & Associates, David Tamulevich (Roots Agency, now Tamulevich Artist Management), Pogey from Nova Scotia, Sammy (a magician!), Ken Waldman and so many more.
'Til next year~ xo, js.
Just a quick update....
John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal had a blast playing at Three Crows in Delano Minnesota...thanks to Al Sterner, and owner Gina and staff, and the most gracious and fun-loving audience around--we'll be back in December!
Siusan and Zig once again had the best time playing at CelticFest Mississippi--a special thank you to the organizers, especially Don Penzien and Valerie Plested and the festival attendees. http://www.celticfestms.org/index.htm
And to Enoch Doyle Jeeter and the University Of Louisiana for welcoming Siusan and Zig at their college for a performance and lec/dem.
Aug 2011-John Latini wins Black Crystal Cafe Songwriting Contest for "Late Gate". Congrats!
Check out John Latini's new website at www.JohnLatini.com
Smokin' Sleddog Records is heading to the Midwest Arts Conference in Minneapolis Minnesota. This is a cool conference for presenters and agents and these guys know how to do it right.
Smokin' Sleddog Records will be at Booth #240! Stop by for news about our latest shows and offerings. We'll be there from Wed Sept 7-Sat Sept 10.
Two-time Detroit Blues Champ John Latini and songstress Jamie-Sue Seal will present some American Roots music with their program "A Night Of Hillbilly Endorsed & Hippie Approved Music"! They will be showcasing at the conference at the Hilton Minneapolis 2nd Floor, Symphony Ballroom I on Friday Sept 9 at 8:30, 9:30 and 11:30 pm. Please be our guests!
Come on Baby, drive south...thank you John Hiatt, we shall.
Siusan & Zig are heading down to perform several sets at the Mississippi CelticFest in Jackson. They will be on the Main Stage on Sunday morning September 11, 2011.
Prior to the festival on Thursday September 8, they will be in concert in Louisiana at The University Of Louisiana at Monroe.
Check the full details on their page calendar or on the homepage calendar on this site! Go Irish!
John Latini and I were blown away by the enthusiastic response to our music in New Mexico and Colorado! Must be the hot western sun that makes those folks so warm and welcoming. We've received many emails and phone calls from people we encountered along the way and from friends we've met on past trips...such kind words and wonderful energy. We sold an entire box of CDs! Our work is performing, but it was made extra special and fun by our new friends in New Mexico and Colorado. Thank you to Molly's, Corrales Bistro, Old Town Bistro, Salida Cafe, Tri Lakes Arts, Songbird Music Hall and Vistas & Vineyards.
Invitations have been extended and plans for a return visit are in the making for December 2011 and late spring 2012.
p.s. we went horseback riding in the Rio Grande!
xo, js.
We're almost there. This website, our new home, is just about complete. We have a few links that need to be hooked in to place but we're starting to settle in. If you have questions or can't find what you need here, be sure to get in touch with us 517-651-5487 or by email at info@smokinsleddogrecords.com.
Hi Folks,
We're doing some more construction on the website. This site was supposed to be our temporary home but it seems we will be in our "rental space" a little longer than expected.
So...we have a bit more work to do. We're in the process of customizing our Artist Roster pages so that everyone can have all of their information on one page.
In the meantime, you can still find information in the Media/EPK section. If you don't find what you need there, please give us a holler by phone or email. Smokin' Sleddog Records office 517-651-5487, email; info (at) smokinsleddogrecords (dot com).
See you out there.
Just returned from our first Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis Tennessee. Thanks to our hard working team for showcasing throughout the four day conference including JOHN LATINI, JAMIE-SUE SEAL, SIUSAN O'ROURKE & ZIG ZEITLER, and DAVE BOUTETTE! We met a bunch of nice folks while there and got to see some of our old buddies including Jill Jack, Jen Cass, Jimmy Davis, Sally Potter, Bill Wence, Dan Bracken, Lorraine Manary, Jim Gillespie, Tim and Myles Thompson. Fine, folky fun~
Due to overwhelming response a 2nd show has been added at The Draft House. Doors open at 3:30 show starts at 4:00 pm for info or tickets please call 517-651-5487
"The Un-Valentine's Show~Songs & Tales Of Unforgiveness, Heartbreak, Dysfunction & Revenge"
SOLD OUT at The Draft House in DeWitt Michigan for Sunday February 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm.
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Un-Valentine's at Trinity House Theatre, Livonia Michigan-Friday February 11, 2011, 8:00 pm.
Reservations are filling up at this location nicely, but still room available.
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Un-Valentine's at Stone House Concerts, Detroit Michigan-Saturday February 12, 2011, 8:00 pm.
Beautiful house concert setting-room available here for those who prefer a more intimate Un-Valentiney experience.
Info & Questions: 517-651-5487
It's coming, prepare yourself! The Annual Un-Valentine's Show will be presented in the following locations;
Fri Feb 11-Trinity House Theatre, Livonia Mich-Tickets: www.trinityhouse.org
Sat Feb 12-Stone House Concerts, Detroit Mich-Reservations: 517-651-5487
Sun Feb 13-The Draft House (banquet hall), DeWitt Mich-Tickets at Brown Paper Ticket link below:
Founder and member of Saffire! The Uppity Blues Women, Ann Rabson, will perform solo at The Ten Pound Fiddle in Lansing Michigan on Friday Jan 28 and at The Village Theater in Canton Michigan on Saturday Jan 29! Don't miss this fabulous performer! www.annrabson.com
Ten Pound Fiddle-Buy Tickets HERE
The Village Theater-Buy Tickets HERE
Smokin' Sleddog Records wishes you overwhelming joy and peaceful greetings during this holiday season!
We also send the same and our very best greetings to those celebrating a Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa!
Christmas gig dates not to be missed! Tim and Myles Thompson will be touring through Michigan this weekend with stops in Boyne City, Saginaw and Ann Arbor from Friday December 17-December 19!
John Latini and The Flying Latini Brothers have two Ann Arbor gigs this coming weekend, Friday December 17 and Sunday December 19!
Check out our calendar by clicking on the tab that reads "SEE US PLAY LIVE"! That page will have all the particulars about our live shows.
We have CDs for sale, perfect for gift giving this holiday season...check out the merch on the "BUY STUFF" page!
NEW THIS SEASON! Smokin' Sleddog Records have teamed up with Nature's Kennels this year on a 2011 Calendar featuring photos of Nature's Kennel owners Ed and Tasha Stielstra and their beautiful dogs! Ed and Tasha are dog sledding champions and have participated in the Iditarod, the Beargrease and the U.P. 200 just to name a few. The Calendar package entitled "Mushing With Nature's Kennel" also comes with a compilation CD featuring all of the Smokin' Sleddog Records artists including Tim and Myles Thompson, John Latini, Jamie-Sue Seal, Siusan O'Rourke & Zig Zeitler, and Andre Villoch. GET YOURS TODAY!
Windsor Ontario, Wednesday October 6, 2010- John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal entered the South Canada Blues Society and The Flint River Blues And Roots Society's combined blues competition at Caesar's Casino and won Round 1 of the semi-finals in the solo/duo category. They will compete in the finals on Wednesday November 10, 2010 at the same location. John Latini was the solo Detroit Blues Challenge Winner in 2008 and 2009 and represented The Detroit Blues Society at The International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee in 2009 and 2010. First time for Seal, but for Latini...won...(again).
