artist The Oldest Child

January/February 2010 Update

Hello Folksters and Friendlies :) WOW, Happy 2010 everyone, The Oldest Child has had a busy busy start to the year!

Since the amazing New Years Eve Party out in Lindsay, ON with the The DGB, Elephant Blanket, Homefront and Daniel Greer; No time has been spared in getting the ball running for 2010.

January 2010

Quickly after ringing in the NEW YEAR it was off to Toronto to join The Danger Bees and Leah Erbe at the very Peterborough-esk-inviting Rancho Relaxo [300 College St.]. Check out the pictures from January 7th 2010: http://www.facebook.com/al bum.php?aid=148045&id=1015 88613721

Some video from the night can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/vie w_play_list?p=C5C6A23246E77021

Just a week later, January 15th 2010, The Oldest Child joined local rockers FATAL ASSEMBLY, Hostel Takeover, and Troy Thompson and The Kismet Kulprits in Toronto once again for a Peterborough evening at Duffy’s Tavern on Bloor St. Check out the pictures from January 15th 2010: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=149174&id=101588613721

 

January 23rd, 2010 marked a day of music and benefit in the Peterborough area, and The Oldest Child was very proud to be a part. The 1st Annual Musical Fundraiser for CF in Peterborough included 7 venues and many local musicians/bands donating their time and talents. The Oldest Child entertained the jolly crowds at The Puck N’ Pint for 4+ hours. For photos from the event check out: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=267215064339

On January 28th, 2010, The Oldest Child found himself taking the stage at The Historic Red Dog as part of Winter Rawkfest. Back to the event where The Oldest Child first took the stage! The line up included: The Oldest Child, Why Bother Thinking, Shattered Reality, Citizen Hollow, Mystic Kick, At Falls End and Hostel Takeover! What a great evening put on by RAWKSPACE Promotions/Entertainment (www.rawkspace.com)

Check out photos from Winter Rawkfest here: (Photos Courtesy of Richard McKeig) http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=143951&id=516864004 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=143953&id=516864004 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=143955&id=516864004

 

February 2010

So February comes around and well darns it, here we go again!

February 4th, 2010 marked a new opportunity for The Oldest Child to entertain and hone his talents on a weekly basis. Beginning every Thursday, since Feb 4th, The Oldest Child can be found entertaining the patrons of The 2nd Floor Lounge [172 Simcoe St. Peterborough] from 10pm – 1:30/2:00pm; playing cover, requested and original music. Special guests are always welcome to take the microphone. Join the Facebook group and keep up to date with Acoustic Lounge Thursdays @ the 2nd Floor Lounge: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=263734562318

February 5th, 2010, The Oldest Child joins good friends FrailFragment, Social Cyanide, and Troy Thompson and The Kismet Kulprits at The Spill Café for an evening of varied musical genres ranging from Folk, Punk to Grunge and Hard Rock! A great evening! Check out the photos from February 5th, 2010: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=145369&id=101588613721

February 12th, 2010 marked the first time The Oldest Child had the pleasure of entertaining the pool playing crowds of Pappas Billiards in downtown Peterborough. Lindsay, ON rockers The DGB and local group FREEWATER rounded out an excellent evening of music in an intimate atmosphere; not too mention FREE pool! Check out photos from February 12th, 2010: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=147328&id=101588613721

Check out the very special VALENTINE’S video of all the bands collaborating: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yb1H5PrWuk

More Videos from Pappas Billiards to come :)

Lastly, many folks find it tough to attend concerts. Well The Oldest Child was on TV! If you tuned into TV Cogeco – February 18th or 19th, Channel 10 in Peterborough, You would have caught Lee showcasing Junction 28. An independent weekly music program showcasing local talent and all original music! Other acts included in the weekly program include: Missy Knott, Sam Ferguson, Melissa Payne, Dave MacQuarrie, Alyssa Morrissey and Nikki & Keith of Western Avenue. For additional shows, past events and videos check out Junction 28: http://www.tvcogeco.com/peterborough/shows/111-junction-28#

Some Upcoming Shows to Mark on your Calendars:

March 30th – The Spill Café w/ Andy Cotter and TBA

April 10th – The Montreal House w/ FrailFragment and TBA

More dates TBA…

***Every Thursday @ The 2nd Floor Lounge [172 Simcoe St.] ***

Other than that jumble of words, The Oldest Child hopes to do some recording with local Music Engineer Richard Kyle of Seven Bridge Productions. Other artists/bands looking for excellent recording rates should visit Richard’s domains at:

http://www.7bridge.ca http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69571228297 http://www.myspace.com/7Bridge music@7bridge.ca

 

Stay tuned as new developments commence! Thank you again everyone for your continued support; I cannot thank everyone enough for the support over the past year as The Oldest Child begins the second year as a musical endeavour. The support is very much appreciated. So, Thank You.

Strum on, Lee A. The Oldest Child theoldestchild@live.com http://www.myspace.com/oldestchildthe http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/The-Oldest-Child http://twitter.com/OldestChildThe http://www.youtube.com/OldestChildThe http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toronto-ON/The-Oldest-Child/101588613721 http://theoldestchildblog.blogspot.com http://www.supernova.com/theoldestchild http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125190090437 http://www.facebook.com/TheOldestChild

Hey Friendlies and Folk-sters (in no order respectively ;) )

I'd like to share this video I made for my valentine. I sincerely hope everyone has found love in their lives, whether from another or found within.

Check out the video of me (and Friends from The DGB & FREEWATER) serenading my Valentine with City and Colour's "The Girl".

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yb1H5PrWuk

Recorded February 12, 2010 at Pappas Billiards in Peterborough, ON. The video can also be viewed at the top of the myspace profile :) Leave a comment let me know how I did.

Much Love ALWAYS from Peterborough, ON

Strum on,

Lee

The Oldest Child

http://www.myspace.com/oldestchildthe

http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/The-Oldest-Child

http://twitter.com/OldestChildThe

http://www.youtube.com/OldestChildThe

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toronto-ON/The-Oldest-Child/101588613721

http://theoldestchildblog.blogspot.com

http://www.supernova.com/theoldestchild

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125190090437

http://www.facebook.com/TheOldestChild

P.s. Oh and check out the picture of my Vday gift, a nice new pair of shoes, I love shoes!

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I received this via my YouTube inbox, and thought I would share it with everyone :)

"Hello, Just wanted to drop by and tell you, that you have a very good talent at singing. Your one of the best singers ever. Your songs mean a lot. And I was just wondering if maybe you could give me some advice on how to write a song. I'v been trying to for the past month or two, but haven't really got a clue what to write about. When I heard you singing, it sparked me up.:) I listen to you sing when i'm sad, and i become happy. your a wonderful singer, keep up the good work. Please reply. Thank you for your time.

As an artist/musician, this is what keeps me going. Fan mail is always WELCOME :) Love and Strums

Lee A.

The Oldest Child

http://www.facebook.com/TheOldestChild http://www.myspace.com/oldestchildthe http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/The-Oldest-Child http://twitter.com/OldestChildThe http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toronto-ON/The-Oldest-Child/101588613721 http://www.supernova.com/theoldestchild, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125190090437

The Year In Review! Blood Sweat and Broken Strings!

- May 29-30: Pitter Patter Fest goes off with a bang: The York Tavern in Lindsay ON serves up a slew of indie entertainment; including The Oldest Child!

- May 8th: The Oldest Child, Citizen Hollow, Hawethorne,and Fatal Assembly rawk The Historic Red Dog.The Oldest Child signs with RawkSpacePromotions!

- May 2nd: The Oldest Child and Friends play to anentertained crowd at Coronation Hall.

- April 24th: RawkSpace Entertainment audition is Rawk'd,audition commentary on myspace

- April 14th: Oldest Child confirms to play Coronation Hall,May 2nd

- April 3rd: The Oldest Child entertains his first out oftown crowd @ The Reverb in Toronto!

- March 17th: TOC signs on with Supernova.com to playMay 3rd, 2009 @ Johnny Bs Club in Whitby

- March 11th: Song added to myspace! Three songs up!

- March 10th: Two newly recorded songs posted toThe Oldest Child Myspace page:www.myspace.com/oldestchildthe

- March 8th: The Oldest Child enters the realms ofmyspace

- March 8th: The Oldest Child entertains the crowsds atthe Runners Life St. Paddy's 5K run.

- February 24th: Worst Valentine to Be uploaded, this ismy first attempt at the full song!

- February 23rd: Papa's song, Sweet JonnyB and Ode tothe Express videos added.

- February 8th: The Oldest Child plays to a large crowdduring Winter Rawkfest at the MOHO, inPeterborough, ON

- June 20: The Oldest Child plays to an awesome crowd at Johnny B's in Whitby, ON: Supernova.com

- July 9: The Oldest Child plays to an intimate crowd @ The Moho in Peterborough w/ The Losells and East Coast Rawkers The Sleepless Nights

July 24: The Oldest Child travels to Belleville, ON for a findraiser show for Kids Help Phone.J

uly 25: Liquid Larry and The Afterburners, The Oldest Child and The Andrew SHedden Band play to a well received crowd at The Montreal House.

July 31: The Oldest Child auditions for Ptbo's Top Talent Search: www.TopTalentSearch.ca

July 18: The Oldest Child performs with Supernova.com @ RocknThePark in Tweed, Ontario

August 1: Levon, Blues Wave and The Oldest Child entertain the crowds at Bobcaygeon Midnight Madness

August 7: The Oldest Child joins Lindsay, ON band The DGB and Ptbo collective Sorcerer

The Oldest Child Completes his first busy touring-month!Schedule:

August 22, Saturday - The Pig's Ear Tavern

August 23, Sunday - ATV Awareness Benefit Concert, Madoc Performing Arts Centre

August 26, Wednesday - The Spill w/The Rough Sea, Tapengas

August 30 Sunday - The Atria, Oshawa w/Heather Luckhart

September 5 - The OSSIA ptbo, w/No Pussyfooting

September 14, Monday - The Spill w/Andy Cotter

The Oldest Child once again joins up with Lindsay ON rawkers The DGB!

September 6 - Rancho Relaxo w/The DGB and The DANK

September 27 - The Groove Lounge, Oshawa ON was folk-ed up by TOC! First show with real distortion!

October 22 - The Smiling Buddha Toronto

October 23 - Soundtracked, Vol. 1 @ The Green Bottle Oshawa:

October 30 - On Air interview with Kate Stevenson on Trent Radio 92.7FM Fresh New Rock

Nov 2 - The Spill Cafe w The dead Letters, Troy Thompson and Duke MacIntoshNov 8 - The Atria Oshawa, Break Your Band 2009 Event

Dec 5 - The Montreal House w/Fatal Assembly,FrailFragment,Tro..y Thompson & Citizen Hollow

Dec. 10 - The Trend,Traill College w/ House Taken OverDec. 31 - DGB Division House New Years 2010 Bash

Whats in store for 2010........

Thank You everyone for a great first year!

Lee

The Oldest Child

Hey Folksters,

On this Eve of Christmas/Xmas I would like to personally wish you all a very safe and Happy Holiday season, wishing you all the very best of luck in 2010! And hey, if your not gonna play safe, you best be having a tonne of fun (^="

Here is a lil Xmas diddy from a band called The Maine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXXauRBuHbU

Also, check out Said The Whale's Xmas EP:

http://www.saidthewhale.com/christmas.html

As well, and again, thank you everyone for the continued support as I express myself through music, you all have given me gifts of support, and I really appreciate it all :)

Look for more The Oldest Child in the next year!

Happy Holidays,Love and Strums

Lee and Norco (my pup)The Oldest Child

http://www.myspace.com/oldestchildthe

http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/The-Oldest-Child

http://twitter.com/OldestChildThe

http://theoldestchildblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.youtube.com/OldestChildThe

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toronto-ON/The-Oldest-Child/101588613721

http://www.supernova.com/theoldestchild

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125190090437

 

The Oldest Child is embarking on an awesome small tour around Central Ontario, breaking into counties adjacent to the home base of Peterborough. Its going to be a fun Labatt 50 and folk filled few weeks!

Check out the schedule:

August 22 - The Pig's Ear, Peterborough, 19+
August 23 - ATV Awareness Benefit, Madoc, All Ages
August 26 - The Spill, Peterborough, All Ages
August 30 - The Atria, Oshawa, All Ages
September 1-13 - TBA
September 14 - The Spill, Peterborough, All Ages

Most of the shows are $5 or PWYC and All Ages events!

I hope to see some....or all.....of you!

Thank you once again!

The Oldest Child

Hey Friends and Folksters!

Lee Appleby, The Oldest Child, here again to say thank you for your continued interest and support in the music that tells the story.

It has been since mid May that I have sent out anything substantial regarding The Oldest Child, but I have been working hard trying to spread the music! And paying attention to all the internet venues that have grown and grown over the summer of 2009.

Summer of 2009 has taken The Oldest Child all over Central Ontario to places such as Tweed, Belleville, Bobcaygeon, Whitby, Lindsay, Toronto and back to my hometown of Peterborough, ON! Some of the great events played at include; Rock'N The Park (www.rocknthepark.com), The PitterPatter Festival (www.pitterpatterfest.com), Spring Rawkfest (www.rawkspace.com), Ptbo's Top Talent Search (www.toptalentsearch.ca) and Bobcaygeon Midnight Madness Street Festival.

In Peterborough; I have had the greatest opportunity to share the stage with some amazing bands and people including; Liquid Larry and The Afternburners, The Andrew Shedden Band, The Sleepless Nights, The Daniel Greer Band, The Losells, Jonny Vee, String Fever, Chris Moore, Frail Fragment, Sorcerer, Citizen Hollow, Fatal Assembly and Hawethorne.

So....what is to come?

Well, some new and older songs have been posted/reposted on myspace and facebook with slightly better mixing, which means you can hear them better without cranking up the volume!

Photos from a photo shoot with Jessica Cunningham are posted on Facebook and Myspace; bands and people wanting a professional photographer need to contact Jess

New shows are being posted, upcoming:

August 23 - ATV Awarness Concert for Hollie, Madoc Performing Arts Centre
August 26 - TOC w/ The Rough Sea and Tapenga @ The Spill Cafe
September 14 - TOC w/Marian Turner and Andy Cotter @ The Spill Cafe

The Oldest Child is always looking for perfmance opportunities, if you hear about anything or need a performer please contact me: theoldestchild@live.com or 7057615958 or through one of the many online portals!

Please check into all the online portals The Oldest Child members with:

http://www.myspace.com/oldestchildthe
http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/The-Oldest-Child
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toronto-ON/The-..Oldest-Child/101588613721
http://www.sonicbids.com/theoldestchild2
http://www.supernova.com/theoldestchild,
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=1251900..90437

and if you want feel free to creep my profile:

http://www.facebook.com/ApplebyLee

A big thanks from The Oldest Child goes out to all of you! A very special thanks goes out to Wyatt and Don @ Ed's Music, Rawk Space Ptbo, Chelsea T, Tyler T, Supernova.com, My Maga and Faga, Nana and Papa, Ryan K and The Moho, The DGB, Richard K @ Seven Bridge Promotionsm, and The Spill.

Thank you everyone for the support! I will continue to folk you up!

Lee A.
The Oldest Child
theoldestchild@live.com
7057615958