Cheers!
Matt Storch
matt@thegroovekitchen.com

Thank you for taking the time to read “In The Groove”. Sometimes to get a true feel for a location it is better to hear what the patrons have to say. Below are two recent entries from the Groove Kitchen & Music Rooms online guestbook. If you enjoy great food and great music - The Groove Kitchen is the perfect spot for you. We were there Friday May 1st and will be back soon. Excellent and unique dishes + the best live entertainment in the tri cities = a night you can't afford to miss... Mark - Kitchener A friend took me in last night and I was blown away. What a great place! Keep up the good work! So nice to have a place like this so close to home and not having to drive to Toronto. Christine – Kitchener

As a graduate of the University of Guelph, Honours Studio Art program, Kailey has spent the last two years exploring various themes and topics in her paintings and prints. She has also spent much time doing commissioned work, while traveling between two small work spaces in Windsor and Cambridge, where she grew up. Other shows Kailey has participated in are the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, and the One of a Kind Show. The majority of her work consists of bright, bold colours and explores vintage and contemporary textile/wallpaper patterns. Using a collage-like style, her work is very much influenced by popular fashion and home decor. Juxtapositions and the notion of surprise are elements that Kailey embraces in her work. She aims to emphasize the feeling of chance, randomness and the unexpected. Kailey also explores another contrast, which is; the flat way in which the paint is applied, as well as, the depth and visible process that a collage of images and patterns adds. website: www.kaileyhawthorn.com email: kaileyhawthorn@gmail.com etsy: www.kaileyhawthorn.etsy.com

The Ginger Three have over 60 years combined playing experience. Delivering top-notch musical entertainment at various clubs, pubs, taverns, golf courses, weddings, private functions, corporate events & city music festivals. Their song catalog contains a wide variety of music from the 1950’s up to present day standards. They continually strive to add new and exciting material to their repertoire. For info The Ginger Three, visit: www.myspace.com/theginger3

At times owning a restaurant, bar and entertainment venue can be more than a little challenging and at times less than enjoyable. However, there are times like Saturday, May 2 that make up for all of it. This was one of those electric evenings when the stars were aligned and the energy was fantastic. As the opening sounds created by Erica Knight and Dennis Napper emanated from the stage and silverware came to rest on the tables of all those who enjoyed the Groovy feast set out by Chef John Wellwood and hostess Gillian Stagg, the room became hypnotized. Following the all original set from Erica Knight, the stage was set for an all out rock and roll showcase. Tom Wilson and his trusty Gibson took the stage with former Junkhouse bandmates and put on a show like The Groove Kitchen has yet to experience. Fresh off of a string of U.S. dates as Lee Harvey Osmund with his band, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Tom Wilson entertained the intimate crowd for 2 hours straight. At one point the entire band joined the audience in the middle of the room for an “all in” version of Johnny Cash’s, Ring Of Fire. For the Tom Wilson fans in the house, they could not believe that this was happening in their own back yard and that The Groove Kitchen & Music Room had secured an act with such a resume. I would like to thank all of those that came out to make it such a Rock & Roll affair. This will be one of many special concerts to be witnessed at The Groove Kitchen & Music Room as we begin to take bookings to a whole other level. Please watch the calendar for upcoming events such as our featured event for the month of June. Carlos Del Junko is one of the world’s greatest blues harmonica players and he will be gracing the Groove stage on Saturday, June 27th. A special thanks to photographer Brian O’Brien for his outstanding work as witnessed by the included Tom Wilson photo’s. To see more of Brian’s talent visit www.brianobrien.ca.