Update 29 July 2010
James is sitting in with Haggard Beat tonight at the Marquee Room . . . it
will be a party, and Deadhorse will be there too. So come and enjoy your Thursday!
The CIA is setting King Henry VIII on fire again tomorrow night. We'd love
to see your drunk, smilin', hollerin' faces there. And you can have one of our BRAND NEW STICKERS!!
Lastly: Our second album is underway. It will be different than the first
CD, but not so different from the live act you've come to know and love over the years; some of your favourite tunes that
didn't make EDI will be on this new one, so keep your eyes here for updates!
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Update 09 July 2010
Hello Again! As you can see above, we have three new fabulous shows for you
next week:
· July 12 at Henry VII, 221 8 Ave SW, 8:30 pm, Free.
· July 13 at the Marquee Room, 612 8 Ave SW, 2nd Floor. 8:30 PM. $10.
· July 15 at the Distillery, 615 7 Ave SW. $5.
Henry's is 3 hours of CIA power; I'm still not sure who we're playing with
at the Distillery; BUT the Marquee Room show is with Danny Rebel & the KGB and The Fabulous Lolo (both from Montréal) and our Calgary friends inFUNKstigation. It'll be a crazy party and a once-in-a-lifetime show, so don't miss it!
James & Jocelyn's little guy, Alex, is two months old and already a rock
star. Look out, world! Or, as Alex would say, "Oooo!!"
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Update 27 April 2010
First off: a new VIDEO, shot and edited in less than 24 hours:
Rate of High Speed. Thanks to Alisha Weng for both the camera and cello skillz, Tegan Haslam for her camera work, and Adrian Yip for his
all-night editing. Go forth and watch and watch again!
Secondly: I'm having a baby soon. (This is James speaking,
and drummer/wife Jocelyn Grossé's actually having the baby, but it's my kid too!) this may well slow down the CIA for a bit,
but we still have a gig on May 12 celebrating Alex's birth, and plan to be active in June and onward (just not quite
as active as originally thought). However, Alex(our son)is automatically CIA member #10, and will be rocking with us soon.
And this is just to say: Our Distillery show was a smashing,
frothing success! Look for us to play there again during the Stampede at the very latest (early July for you non-Calgarians).
I confess, when Black Reign, a death metal band
opened the night, I wondered at the prospects for our humble weird-as-hell country band. They had a bunch of people rocking
and even a dancer on the floor, and I was curious to see how our pickin' and twangin' would fly.
Chron Goblin,
another metal-type band (are those Rage Against the Machine influences I detect?) followed suit. Hey, it's a metal bar, and
these bands are definitely welcome here. But would we be?
Then Redrick Sultan, our Vancouver friends,
blew the place apart. They're hard to describe (check out their Myspace page here to see what I mean); the closest I can come is to call them a jazz/klezmer/rock/blues party band, which seems a poor description.
They're even better live than on their record, which I've been listening to like crazy. But man, they hit people hard, pulling
eyes, ears, and feet towards the stage. Philly, the bar owner, told us later that he felt sorry for whoever had to follow
Redrick Sultan. Of course, that was us.
We started off with My Back's Soaked Through,
and made the intro extra slow and twangy. There was visible bewilderment. and then we got faster and louder than ever before.
Then we launched into Rate of High Speed, followed up with some HOWLING Howlin' Wolf, and by the time we hit song four (Coffee & a Cigarette, introduced as: "now
for a song with lots of extraneous shouting"), everyone was shouting and screaming. So we can proudly add death metal
enthusiasts to the homeless kids, baby boomers, senior citizens, animal lovers, rockers, hipsters and others who've loved
freaking out with the CIA.
All the usual criminals were there, with the exception
of Prang (off training) and Jocelyn (off due to housing a baby). Special thanks to 9th CIA member Dan Bourassa for sitting
in on the drums again.
Last band of the night was, sadly, not Haggard Beat
(Red and Jamie are riding the rails with their guitars right now), but not-so-sadly, a new group called Bowser's Brood.
They consist of the great Devin Bates, my man Luc, Evan Webb, Dan Bourassa, Adrian Yip, Cathy Billington, and me. Performing
Devin, Luc, and Evan's songs, it was very, very good stuff, and hopefully you'll hear more of them(us)soon.
And with that long post, see you on down the trail.
Stay tuned for details on ALEXFest 2010.
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Update 18 March 2010
As your keen eyes have noticed, a new poster! James is all about the poster
design (and print design in general); let him now if you want him to do some good works for you!
It just may be that after an insane February, March is a rest month (our next
public gig being April 9). However, we have a habit of picking up shows like (um, won't even type the metaphor that just came
to mind), so don't be surprised if the CIA pop up again soon.
There's also thinking that we may use the oft-neglected blog, even though
this dispatches page is essetially a blog. Any ideas on what the other blog ("Mission Log") could be used for?
Stay tuned, true believers!
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Update 5 March 2010
We're rollin' on into March now, with a busy February full of shows and guest
spots behind us. Tonight? Come celebrate with ryan fitzpatrick (of Ogden Owls fame) as he observes another birthday! We'll be rockin' King Henry the VIII's as we love to do. And our special guest
this evening? Daniel Bourassa of Haggard Beat. He'll be thwackin' on the drums in Jocelyn's absence. We miss her, but are stoked to have Dan sit in again (he played bass
with us once before, too). So come on down and break some floorboards with the CIA and RyFi tonight!!
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Update 25 February 2010
It's true! James is sitting in with the Pickled Hicks tonight at the Ironwood (1429 9 Ave SE, 8pm). Also sitting in with the Hicks tonight: Matt Olah, Rob Hay, and Erin Ross. Good times a-plenty for all, and all for $10! Deon Blyan is opening.
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Update 23 February 2010
Tear This House Down? Sure!
That's what will be happening from 5 pm Feb 26-Midnight Feb 28 at 2040 31
Ave SW. The InFunkstigation's manor of jamming will be destroyed, probably to make room for some infill or condo. But
we're not going to let the developers have all the fun. Music and mayhem are the only way to kiss the old house goodbye. The
CIA will be breaking stuff on Saturday night, FYI. See us there from 8pm onwards, set sometime after that.
Also, rumor has it (unconfirmed little birdies) that James and Matt Olah (of
Cowpuncher fame)will be sitting in with those fabulous Pickled Hicks at the Ironwood Feb 25th. Stay tuned for details on that one.
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Update 18 February 2010
James will be sittin' in and rockin' out with those awesome awe-inspirin'
good-timin' boys, Haggard Beat! Go to Vern's, 622 8 Ave SW, for the best 19th of February you can have.
Also: the Paypal "donations" button was broken, and is now fixed. Sorry if
this troubled you!
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Update 12 February 2010
King Henry VIII tonight! Don't miss it . . . the above poster shows how deliciously
mad it shall be.
Also, ANOTHER GIG this weekend at "The FreeX Ain't Free" Fundraiser.
We'll be playing with the Ogden Owls (which James and Jocelyn are half of) and Ghosts of the Land.
The Free X Ain't Free Party!
Saturday February 13th @ 8pm
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre
1320 5th Avenue NW
Walking distance from
Sunnyside Train Station
Come on out and enjoy the music (and the booze). More fun
than you can fit inside a really big yak!
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Update 25 January 2010
A whole spate of updates for you today . . . see the calendar for showtimes
in February, March, April, and May!
NEXT UP: A real barn-burnin' TOGA PARTY with The Eternal Optimist Party, Sarah
Vann, Darren McDade, and we the CIA. That's right: your favourite CIA madness wearing only bedsheets and cowfolk boots 'n'
hats. The above decadent poster sports the details, as does the calendar!
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Update 08 January 2010
Hello Friends. Long time no see. Don't worry, we've been busy playing, jamming,
and writing. We've done a series of "private" charity gigs—our last show was on Xmas day at Inn From the Cold, playing
carols for homeless families, shouting and cheering (with help from our good pals, Friends and Neighbours). Now we're
goin' public again, and you can catch us at King Henry the VIII pub, Jan 15, 8:30 pm. Check out the giant mantis poster
above for the mad details!
And we have it on good word that there's a little Dangerous
coming this April . . . yes, James and his wife Jocelyn (our rock star drummer) are having a little boy then. So we've been
busy, making music and future musicians (James hopes).
Best of 2010 to you all. We'll be playing quite a bit, so come down and share
some awesome with us! Drop us a line at info@jamesdangerous.com. We'd love to chat with you!
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Update 24 Sep 2009
The CIA are playing a free show at Inn From the Cold family shelter in downtown Calgary tomorrow (September
25th, 2009) at 7:30 pm.
Update 20 Aug 2009
As you may have noticed, our first album, Encyclopædia
Dangeria Vol. I, is now online and it's all yours. Just take it. We want you to have it.
Just click on the record cover above.
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Update 18 Aug 2009
We'll be opening for Erin Ross and Cowpuncher, Broken City, Aug 27th, 8pm.
This will be an extra opportunity to celebrate our new album, so come down, hear some tunes, and have a pint with us!
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Update 06 Aug 2009
Psst! The album, Encyclopædia Dangeria, Vol. 1, will be released
online, and free!, 20 Aug 2009. Be sure to be here that day and get it first!
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Update 07 May 2009
The CIA have two members on away missions, but still have THREE upcoming shows!
First up, we support the always-awesome, boot-stompin' face-paintin' facial-hair-sportin'
Haggard Beat on 15 May at the Dog & Duck 5340 2 St SW. It will be a party, 'cause
that's the Haggard way!
Second and third, we're playing the AB Records Songwriter's Showcase
on 16 May at Shotz Bar and Grill 120-3350 34 Street NE, 4PM and
the same showcase again at St Vivians Irish Pub, 16666 Mckenzie Lake Blvd SE,
4PM. Elise is rumoured to be playing some of her own work that night, so prepare for some amazing tunes!
Lastly, Agent Yip is off travelling the Caribbean, while Agent Prang has gone
East to engage in secret naval tactical training involving tear gas and submarines, or something like that. It's classified.
We wish them luck, and are looking forward to their safe and eventful return. Bon voyage, Agent!
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Update 22 April 2009
James and Elise will be interviewed on CJSW 90.9 FM in Calgary
this morning at 10:15 MST! http://www.cjsw.com/ The Show is Bella Musica, and it should be a hot AM.
The Tin Lions and Haggard Beat will be playing with us tomorrow at the Brickyard. It
should be quite the party! Doors @ 7, Show @ 9. $5 Cover. 213 10 Ave SW Calgary.
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Update 17 April 2009
Just confirmed: The CIA will be playing The Brickyard on
23 April 2009. The show will start at 9 pm, doors at 7. Guests TBA . . . stay tuned for more!
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Update 06 Apr 2009 –
Just confirmed: The CIA will be playing at the Maritimer 11 April
2009. Show starts at 9:30 pm, with special sit-in guest star ryan fitzpatrick (of The Ogden Owls) and more TBA.
We'll be debuting some of Elise's songs that night, too.
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Update 03 Apr 2009 –
This just in: The Pickled Hicks play The Maritimer Tonight. James may get up and sing a Hank Williams tune or two. Time: 9PM.
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Update 27 Mar 2009 –
Just learned from the organizers of Papa Wheely that tickets to their Dreadful Gestalt show will be advance only. They're $20, and if you want
one, please mail info@jamesdangerous.com, or get in touch with Papa Wheely.
Also, James might be sitting in with The Pickled Hicks again soon, as word on the street has it (actually, James ran into Jeff on the street). If you missed the last two sit-ins,
catch one of the upcoming ones: they're always a hoot and a holler or ten, and James does his best to live up to the Hicks'
motto: "Never stop in the middle of a Ho'-down." Details TBA.
Lastly: SWAG coming! If you've seen our updated front page,
you'll know what our big waterproof sticker looks like . . . but did you know there's a button coming too? (Hint: you
can get to the front page at anytime by pressing the . in the top left corner of the webpage.)give us a shout if you'd
like some swag: we'll see what we can do!
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Update 19 Mar 2009 –
Eleventh Transmission interview with downloadable music up in our
new "press" section. More tidbits coming soon!
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Update 17 Feb 2009 –
Uncle John's Band: Erin Ross and James Dangerous co-lead Uncle
John's Band, hosting Vern's open mic.
Vern's, 26 Feb, 622 8 Ave SW, Calgary. 8:30 pm.
The Ogden Owls: ryan fitzpatrick recruits Jocelyn
Grossé, Laurie Fuhr, Dylan Sadlier-Brown, and James Dangerous for a wild show.
The Marquee Room, 612 8 Ave SW, Calgary, TBA.
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Update 12 Feb 2009 – *SHOW* NoD Magazine Launch† Featuring NoD Magazine co-editor IAN KINNEY! guest starring James
Dangerous and the CIA.
7:30 pm, 20 Feb, Weeds Cafe, 1903 20 Avenue NW
† "Nod"
is spelt with the orthographic "–" over the o, and is pronounced "node".
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Update 22 Jan 2009 – New pictures
up in the Gallery: thrill second-hand at the glories of the Owl Howl, or relive your glorious owl-saving glory!
Seriously, though: best CIA live shots yet. Also, Micah Stone, Devin Bates,
The Ogden Owls, The Pickled Hicks, and Erin Ross are featured.
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Update 15 Jan 2008 - James will be sitting
in with The Pickled Hicks at the Ironwood. The show starts at 8pm. While James will only be playing a few Hank Williams tunes, the Hicks are a
never-miss proposition!
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