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Title:True North Strong & Free
Notice:Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524
Moderator:POLAR::RICHARDSON
Created:Fri Jun 19 1987
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1040
Total number of notes:13668

982.0. "Guitar teachers in Ottawa???" by POLAR::STOODLEY () Fri Feb 16 1996 17:03

      
         Just wondering if someone could recomend a talented guitar tutor
     in the Ottawa/Carleton area.  Preferably one who can expand my
     knowledge in blues/rock without emptying my wallet.
    
         Thanks in advance,
    
         Blair.  
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982.1KUTIPS::LACAILLEHalf-filled bottles of inspirationMon Feb 19 1996 17:056
	There is a guitar virtuoso living in Kinburn Ontario who
	frequents this notes conference, he may be able to shed
	some light on your search.

	Charlie
982.2FSCORE::B_LEURYTue Feb 20 1996 09:187
    The Kinburn virtuoso does not play much rock or blues, but if you 
    want to learn music the likes of which you heard in the movie
    Deliverance or want to some day share the stage with Gayle Gavin,
    then he can help you!  If he offers to do it for beer, refuse. Tell
    him you'll pay cash...it'll be cheaper.
    
    Bernie.
982.3KUTIPS::LACAILLEHalf-filled bottles of inspirationTue Feb 20 1996 13:3513
	...hmmm thats coincidental Bernie, the gyst of your warning
	was once given to me about you in reference to golf lessons.

	Could it be that you and the Kinburnt one are related in
	some way; or do you simply share in some of the more basic
	philosophies of life.

	Regards,

	Mr. Tung Incheke

	
982.4OFC?OTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Tue Feb 20 1996 17:2912
    (you could lonesome in here looking for a straight answer!)
    
    Ottawa Folklore Centre is a good deal, it was about $30/hr for
     private(!) lessons last time I checked. They also have video
     instructional tapes which are good if you already have some
     knowledge. Despite the 'Folklore' name, the OFC will surprise
     you if you check them out. (its all folk music anyway, I've
     never heard a horse sing - Louis Armstrong)
    
    p.s.
     I'd like to meet the guy in Kinburn who can drink beer AND play
    guitar, that takes talent. 
982.5solution or problem?OTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Tue Feb 20 1996 17:325
    and besides,
        Bernie still can't play much guitar and Charlie's golf game isn't
    a whole lot better so maybe the two of you should have taken up that
    offer before the price went up (which was yesterday). 
    Pass the jar and old guitar...
982.6Beer bottle-neck blues!!!POLAR::STOODLEYWed Feb 21 1996 07:406
         Thanks for all the witty replies!  As usual, I'm cracking up
    from the slapshot humor in this conference!  I think I will
    check out the Ottawa Folklore Center and see if they have any 
    tutors experienced with blues/rock.  If not, I know that some 
    of the music stores in Ottawa have a separate studio in which
    they offer lessons.          
982.7Off the topic!!?!POLAR::LALUMIEREWed Feb 21 1996 12:3516
982.8Way too far off topicTROOA::SOLEYFall down, go boomWed Feb 21 1996 14:444
    Seriously was that really called for? Were supposed to be a civil forum
    and that has 0 civility in it. I won't lock or otherwise fool with your
    note but I suggest for your own protection that you reconsider it
    before someone who does care takes offence.
982.9POLAR::RICHARDSONTrembling LiverWed Feb 21 1996 16:503
    It's always been this way. Would you rather have no replies at all?
    
    
982.10SheeshTROOA::SOLEYFall down, go boomWed Feb 21 1996 21:428
    replies 1 to 6 are business as usual. reply 7 is just plain rude, what
    exactly is the point of atttacking someone like that in public. The
    silliness is part of the valued culture here, .7 is not silliness it's
    libel and it doesn't belong here. I'm not personally interested in the
    Canada notes file being the straw that broke the camels back for
    employee interest noting so here's the deal, I asked nice now I'm
    telling. .7 is deleted, end of discussion, got a problem with that take
    it up with HR.  
982.11IS THIS CANADA OR WHAT??POLAR::LALUMIEREThu Feb 22 1996 07:3710
    RE:.10 TROOA::STOOLEY
    
     I appolagize for offending the soft at heart. It`s been awhile since
    I`ve written in the notes file and I forgot certain people in there
    have no idea what free speech is. You can play policeman all you want.
     I will however keep myself updated on this file, and, when the 
    facism stops I`ll be able to speak (write) my mind FREELY.
    
    
                              Got a problem with that take it up with HR!!
982.12Ahem!POLAR::STOODLEYThu Feb 22 1996 08:1518
    
         My Gawd!!!! 
    
         What have I done????   
    
         RE: .11  TROOA::SOLEY isn't playing "policeman"!  He's the 
                  designated moderator in this conference and he's 
                  simply enforcing conference rules that Digital has set.
    
                  I believe in free speech as much as anyone.  However,
                  you should be able to voice your opinion without
                  offensive remarks.
                  
                  It's a lot like driving.  You have the freedom to hop in
                  your car whenever the hell you feel like it and go
                  wherever you like.  Try driving on the wrong side of the
                  road and see how quick you get attention.
                 
982.13POLAR::RICHARDSONTrembling LiverThu Feb 22 1996 10:015
    I've obviously missed something. Guess I didn't see .7
    
    As to Canada being the straw that broke the camels back of employee
    interest notesfiles, {gigglesnort}.

982.14ouch!OTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Thu Feb 22 1996 10:028
    WOW! A little tense are we my lovelies? You must be very careful
    when discussing Kinburn or folk music, these are topics near and
    dear to everyone's heart!
    
    good luck finding a instructor, 
    
    stay in tune,
    Brian
982.15She a hockey player or someone more important?!?KAOFS::LOCKYERThu Feb 22 1996 11:432
    So who is the person that was attacked in .7 - at the risk of showing
    myself to be lacking in culture, I've never heard of her before...
982.16I talked to a girl onceOTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Thu Feb 22 1996 13:354
    I never got to see it. If you have to ask who it was, how do you 
    know it was a she? Are you like Sherlock Holmes and can identify
    the scent of a woman from a deleted note? That's impressive Gary!
    
982.17Perhaps Brian Needs Some Lithium?KAOFS::LOCKYERThu Feb 22 1996 15:228
    Crook,
    
    What have you been ingesting lately - your recent notes have been
    strange to say the least...
    
    Anyway, I'm no Sherlock, but applying a little stereotyping to the
    name and making a little inference from the word used to describe this
    person, it's easy and probably quite safe to assume it was a women...
982.18OTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Thu Feb 22 1996 16:036
    
    The Lady's name is Gail Gavin, she is a marvellous singer and
    is the darling of the Ottawa Valley. Anything to the contrary
    is a lie and stating it would make such person a liar (imho).
    
    I'll take some of that lithium just the same.
982.19KUTIPS::LACAILLEHalf-filled bottles of inspirationThu Feb 22 1996 16:456
	I would suggest that POLAR::LALUMIERE try his 'free speech'
	trick in GAVAN's Hotel, Quoyon, PQ some evening and find out
	how many of the 'soft at heart' give him a 'pop in the pumpkin'.

	Mush Caruncle	
982.20Thud, Whap, PowPOLAR::ROBINSONPWaiting for the SunMon Feb 26 1996 08:187
    
    All this talk of violence with music saddens me. Reminds me of
    "A Clockwork Orange".
    
    Please confine violence to the hockey note where it belongs. 8*)
    
    /PR
982.21SEE YA AT GAVAN`SPOLAR::LALUMIERETue May 14 1996 08:224
    
    
                             WANKERS!
    
982.22Gail's Fan ClubOTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Fri Jul 12 1996 15:2415
     Just to keep you up to date, Gail Gavin is playing in Brockville
        on Saturday, July 13th with a band named Poutine. They are doing a
        tribute of sorts to Canadian Folk Music. Later on, Murrary
        Mcaughlin (I KNOW I spelt it wrong, just don't tell him) puts on
        the main show. Check the locals rags for the poster advertising the
        show, its at Upper Canada Village and is a family oriented day...
    
         On Sunday, Gail is playing in Quyon at the annual "Pontiac Pride
        Jamboree" which runs Saturday and Sunday in beautiful downtown
        Quyon, PQ. Fun for the whole family.
        
        (Can I start a Gail Gavin Fan Club Note somehow?)
        
        have a nice weekend,
    
982.23a rose by any other name....OTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Fri Jul 19 1996 17:112
    of course, her name is spelt Gavan, not Gavin, as some have mentioned
    in here.
982.24FSCORE::B_LEURYMon Jul 22 1996 14:3011
    Brian,
    
    This conference is practically dead expect for what has become your
    weekly contribution to this topic.  Have you got something going with this
    "rose"?  Is there something that your wife should know or have you become 
    Gail's manager?
    
    Inquiring minds want to know.
    
    Bernie.
    
982.25OTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Tue Jul 23 1996 10:246
    I know its only you and I in here of late, I'm just trying to get you
    to part with some of your vast fortune and support live music!
    My wife is Gail's 2nd biggest fan, there is nothing she doesn't know
    except for a few minor details which are of no consequence. On the
    other hand, I have a picture of you at a New Years Party that I can't
    even show my wife, much less yours.
982.26Shady deal herePOLAR::ROBINSONPWaiting for the SunTue Jul 23 1996 15:195
    
    I think I read blackmail in that last reply...
    
    Support live music or the picture will be
    released to the press.
982.27POLAR::RICHARDSONPerpetual GlennTue Jul 23 1996 15:231
    I 100% certain I read blackmail in that last reply.
982.28long live GailFSCORE::B_LEURYTue Jul 23 1996 15:268
    Nice try Brian but unlike you,  I remember all of the New Year's
    parties that I've been to, including the ones at your house (and we
    all know why they're at your house ;-) )!  So I KNOW that there is no
    picture.  
    
    But I do support live music!
    
    
982.29your picture is in the mail...OTOOA::CROOKYour Ad Here!Tue Jul 23 1996 17:008
    throwing a quarter at the guy crooning outside the liquor store
    doesn't cut it as suppport live music Bernie.
    Throwing a toonie might.
    
    p.s. there is SO such a picture and you can find it very soon at a web
         address near you. I will post it because now, you have made me
         angry and I have to deal with it or something could be suppressed
         that will come up later and haunt me.
982.30try selling flowersFSCORE::B_LEURYMon Jul 29 1996 13:493
    You're still pissed off about that quarter eh!  I didn't think you were
    crooning, I thaught you were begging!  My mistake, next time I'll give 
    you a twonie (or is it "toonie").