Slean to Perform for a Saro-Wiwa Benefit

REMEMBER SARO-WIWA?
An artistic commemoration and launch for the Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation



Nov 10, 2005 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of internationally renowned Nigerian writer & activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa. Featuring multiple performances & speakers, the event includes a performance inspired by Ken Saro-Wiwa’s writings directed by Weyni Mengesha (Da Kink in My Hair), as well as an address by Dr. Owens Wiwa, musical performances, spoken word by Spin & D’bi Young, & readings by noted Canadian Rohinton Mistry, Linda McQuaig, & Martha Kumsa.

This event is a part of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation’s commitment to honour the memory & continue the work of Ken Saro-Wiwa. A leader, whose nonviolent campaign to protect the rights, livelihood, & environment of the Ogoni people inspired social change around the world.

The Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation is a socially driven organization encouraging & facilitating the use of the tools of critical thinking, dialogue & enlightened public debate to advance the cause of marginalized peoples in Africa. The Foundation’s activities will be focused in the areas of minority rights & citizenship, people & sustainable livelihoods, & public education.

Long time fans of Slean will remember the song "Ogoni Star"... It is a song dedicated to and inspired by the great human rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa. Sarah wrote it after seeing a documentary in university about his life and the incredible story of the Ogoni people. She describes him as "a man so singularly guided by love it was as though his very flesh and bone were made of it."

She will perform the song at a celebration in his honour on November 10th in Toronto's Isabel Bader Theatre at 8pm. "It is my profound, heartfelt honour to be a a part of this event."

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thanks to wootam for this information

Sarah Slean to present at the Giller Prize Awards

Giller Prize Awards

-Image care of the CTV brodcast.

Sarah Slean has been chosen to present on CTV's live broadcast of this year's much lauded Giller Prize Awards this November 8th. The Giller is Canada's most prestigious literary award. She will be presenting the Jury Award near the end of the show.

CTV will telecast The Scotiabank Giller Prize in a one-hour live special airing Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on CTV Newsnet. An encore of the broadcast will air later that night on CTV following The Daily Show (at 12:30 a.m. ET) and the following day, Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. ET (check local listings). Canadians will be able to catch a final rebroadcast the following weekend on CTV. In all, the telecast will have aired four times.


thanks to wootam for finding this info

A Rare set and a Toronto Date

The reviews from Sweet One and Flare's trip to see Sarah play in Buffalo revealed some great information. Sarah's solo and intimate show included many requests and rare live tracks like Somebodys Arms, The Darkroom, Angle, Me and Jerome, etc. Sarah also debuted a new song, "Say I Was Kind", was also noted on playing other new songs during her warm up.

Sweetone's scanned setlist, song reviews, and Flares venue shots are all available here:
Buffalo - October 29, 2005.


Sarah also told them about her plans to play with a quartet for a special show in Toronto this December.

It will be two nights with nothing but a string quartet, she called them "Christmas shows" but mentioned the possibility of High, so I imagine there will be many non-christmas song amongst the mix, and the plan is to have it at Harbourfront Centre. - Sweet One

New Single - Somebody's Arms

Thanks to the maxonline who noted that Sarah's latest single to reach the radio is Somedbody's Arms. If your having trouble finding this song, it's the hidden track to her album Day One.

Sarah on the Food Network - today

Thanks to Elizabeth who happened to notice that Sarah Slean was on the food network today:

"Christine Cushing: Cook With Me
Episode: Memories of Paris(Episode #1014)
Hosted By: Christine Cushing

Christine and her guests (singer/songwriter Sarah Slean, fashion legend Marilyn Brooks and Chef Jean-Pierre Challet from The Fifth Restaurant) all share the foods and memories that remind them of the City of Light."

Rescheduled Tour Dates

Some of the tour dates have been rescheduled by a few days. The offical site's tour section has been updated and has ticket information and other details for most venues.

A copy and paste of that information:

• October 28 – Higher Ground - Burlington, VT * Supporting Rasputina
• October 29 – Icon Nightclub – Buffalo, NY
• October 31 – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY * Supporting Rasputina
• November 1 – Milestones – Rochester, NY
• November 4 – La Tulipe – Montreal, PQ - Tickets available at Cabaret & Cabaret La Tulipe Box Office, all Admission outlets, by phone at (514) 790-1245 or 1-800-361-4595 and at www.admission.com or www.geg.ca.
• November 5 – Market Hall – Peterborough, ON - Tickets available at Moondance (425 George St N, 705-742-9425), www.maplemusic.com, and Market Hall (705-749-1146).
• November 6 – Convocation Hall /McMaster Univ. – Hamilton, ON - Tickets available at Compass Info Ctr. 905-525-9140 ext.21000 AND Dr. Disc (20 Wilson St., 905-523-1010).
• November 9 – First Baptist Church – Ottawa, ON - Tickets available at Record Runner (212 Rideau Street, 613-241-3987) AND Ticketmaster.
• November 12 – Sydenham St. United Church – Kingston, ON - Tickets available at Grand Theatre Box Office (613-530-2050) or online at www.grandtheatre-kingston.com.
• November 15 – Westminster United Church – Winnipeg, MB - Tickets available at Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone at 204-780-3333, and WECC Box Office (204-783-6918) or www.wecc.ca.
• November 17 – Louis Pub – Saskatoon, SK - Tickets available at The Place Riel Information Centre, Louis' and all CDPlus Locations or by phone at 306-966-6998.
• November 19 – Central Bar – Victoria, BC - Tickets available at Central Bar & Grill (250-361-1700) www.centralbarandgrill.com, Lyles Place (250-382-8422), Ditch Records (250-386-5874), and www.ticketweb.com.
• November 20 – East Vancouver Cultural Centre – Vancouver, BC - Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone at 604-280-4444.
• November 22 – Myer Horowitz Theatre/Univ of Alberta – Edmonton, AB - Tickets available at Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone at 780-451-8000, Blackbyrd Myoozik (780-439-1273) , Listen Records (780-732-1132), SUB, HUB, CAB ETLC Info Desks (U of A Campus), Powerplant (U of A Campus, 780-492-3101), and online at www.su-venues.ca.
• November 23 – Rozsa Centre/Univ of Calgary – Calgary, AB - www.ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone at 403-777-0000.
• November 25 – The Dark Hall – Regina, SK - Tickets available at Eat Healthy Foods, Bird Films, Vintage Vinyl or by phone (306) 757-7684.

Official Site Tour Update

The SarahSlean.com tour page has now been updated reflecting the new Sarah concert dates. Here is the listing:

• October 28 – Higher Ground - Burlington, VT * Supporting Rasputina
• October 29 – Icon Nightclub – Buffalo, NY
• October 31 – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY * Supporting Rasputina
• November 1 – Milestones – Rochester, NY
• November 4 – La Tulipe – Montreal, PQ
• November 5 – Market Hall – Peterborough, ON
• November 6 – Convocation Hall /McMaster Univ. – Hamilton, ON
• November 7 – Sydenham St. United Church – Kingston, ON
• November 9 – First Baptist Church – Ottawa, ON
• November 15 – Westminster United Church – Winnipeg, MB *
  
• November 16 – Westminster United Church – Winnipeg, MB
• November 17 – Louis Pub – Saskatoon, SK
• November 19 – Central Bar – Victoria, BC
• November 20 – East Vancouver Cultural Centre – Vancouver, BC
• November 22 – Myer Horowitz Theatre/Univ of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
• November 23 – Rozsa Centre/Univ of Calgary – Calgary, AB
• November 25 – The Dark Hall – Regina, SK

In time these dates will be added to the sidebar of littleslean with concert details such as supporting acts, ticket info, and venue information when available.

More Canadian dates for November

Thanks to Betty, Boywonder and Sweetone for finding these additional new tour dates:

• November 4, Montreal, QU @ La Tulipe
• November 5, Peterborough, ON @ Peterborough Market Hall (with Danny Michel)
• November 9, Ottawa ON, First Baptist Church
• November 22, Edmonton, Venue unknown (w/ Flemish Eye opening)
• November 23, Calgary AB @ University of Calgary, Rozsa Centre (w/ Flemish Eye opening)

The offical site does keep a tour date listing and the sidebar of the littleslean blog keeps being updated with any dates we can find. Thanks again to those on the offical forum for most these dates.

TV Reminder for those in Canada, Sarah on Vicki Gabereau repeats October 29th.

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