Update 5 arch 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, Encyclopędia
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, Encyclopędia 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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