Merry Christmas , Happy Holidays to all .

The Joel Plaskett Emergency has made it through 2 nights and only this night remains for the relentless rock down to go into the books . No opener tonight , after a entertaining Shotgun Jimmy set last night , so 2 sets . New fave opener Lightening Bolt may start things for the 3 rd straight night . Get there early ; plush red curtains pull at 9 :45 .

It's about 48 hours and the EMERGENCY load IN The Seahorse Tavern in Halifax for 3 nights of rocking the well hung stockings with care , just for the holidays . Up to 7 new Plaskett numbers may make a debut , but don't worry , you'll hear a lot of your favourites in the shortlist of 35 songs up for instant consideration . Also , we have great operners ; Carey Beck on Thursday and Shotgun Jimmie on Friday , so get there early , if you have a ticket , the shows are sold out . Happy Holidays !

The Emergency is hard at it in the New Scotland Yard ; working up new tunes for the 3 SOLD OUT Seahorse Tavern shows , Dec. 16 , 17 , 18 ( we'll try and scour up some video ) . JOEL has been busy , when not crossing the Atlantic ( or maybe even then come to think of it ) and has every intention of returning to the the fountain of rock whence he sprung . In the meantime Emergency Dave is here with a new one from the forthcoming album , ' The Cause of Many Troubles ' .

The Joel Plaskett Emergency ; live at the Seahorse Tavern , Halifax , Nova Scotia , December 16 , 17 , 18 , 2010 .

Joel joins Dave Marsh and The True Love Rules for artist Mike Lewis' Nocturne event at the Hydrostone Gallery .

The EMERGENCY wheels have turned a milestone . The ol' Suburban hayride rolled 500,000 kms on our way down the highway between Stewiacke and Brookfield at Shortts Road no.2 ,( just past the Alton Loop ) . We pulled over , took a picture , peed next to the scarecrow , and loaded back in for the gig in Moncton . Classic EMERGENCY lore . Here's a little Hank Snow to celebrate . Rock on .

While JOEL resuscitates the UK single -handedly , Emergency Dave and Chris remain in Halifax to see destiny semi -fulfilled with a stellar show at the Carleton with a guy that Springsteen invites on stage , NYC's Willie Nile , that defied the mortality of rock and roll . Video link on main page www.joelplaskett.com .

Holy Hippie Heaven ; if you're ever in Chance Harbour , NB , mid August , be sure to drive down a dirt road to the lake and the full on -ness of The Sunseekers Ball . Thanks to everyone for the good time .
JOEL is returning to the UK and Ireland for a series of shows the month of September and will be back in the Dominion on Sept .23 for a possible show in a beautiful east coast city , possibly named ST .JOHN's .
DAVE and CHRIS will be playing their own shows the next month
http://www.reverbnation.com/davemarsh#/artist/artist_shows/168294

including putting a band together for great NY songwriter WILLIE NILE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQI6k6un9KM&feature=related , Sunday , Sept .5 at the Carleton in Halifax , NS , that will include JAY SMITH http://www.reverbnation.com/davemarsh#/jaysmith and ROB CROWELL .

See everyone for the JOEL PLASKETT EMERGEMCY rock show at Granville Green , Port Hawkesbury , Sunday , August 15 .

CANADA DAY ! The Joel Plaskett Emergency ... Live at Alderney Landing , Dartmouth .
and to start the party right , join Dave , Chris and Pete , Wednesday night at the Seahorse Tavern for a night of music celebrating the Centenary of The Royal Canadian Navy .
100 Years of the Navy: Dave Marsh and the True Love Rules, Rolly the Navy Brat, The Long Branch Boys, Sailor Tommy Smith, MC Semaphore Don and guests
When: Wed., June 30, 9 p.m.
Price: $7
It's where the navy drank when the doors first opened, and they're back for the week. We'll drink to that.
Seahorse Tavern
Downtown 1665 Argyle Street
423-7200
www.theseahorsetavern.ca

PEI friends ! This is your luckier than usual weekend . There are TWO shows by THE JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY , and Emergency members bands , on your fair Isle . First ;

Dave Marsh & The True Love Rules with the Jay Smith Band and Arrows in the Air
Location:Hunter's Ale House , Charlottetown , featuring Emergency drummer Dave Marsh , and Emergency bass player Chris Pennell ( Jay Smith Band ) . $5
Time:10:00PM Friday, June 25th

Then , THE JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY , Sat, Jun. 26th , Outdoor Amphitheatre/Credit Union Place Summerside, Prince Edward Island

Hand Made clothes and the Montreal Canadians

http://goldenwestclothing.wordpress.com/2010/05/14/les-glorieux-then-and-now/

The Joel Plaskett Emergency play a rare show July 1 , CANADA DAY , at Alderney Landing , Dartmouth , Nova Scotia

rock on , occasionally .

Sunday night saw the end of the Bare Naked Ladies tour with Joel and Pete opening the shows . After the show Mike Campbell's Carleton was the place to be .
Joel next heads to Britain and Ireland for a series of gigs . The Emergency reconvene for the Alderney Landing Canada Day show on July 1.
Meanwhile Emergency bassist Chris Pennell is keeping busy and has joined up with Jay Smith ,
http://www.facebook.com/#!/JamesJosephSmith , for gigs in Halifax with the Novaks and a show in PEI .
This Friday Emergency member Dave Marsh and The True Love Rules play the Seahorse with Air Traffic Control , Wheeler and the Nancies . http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevent.php%3Feid%3D119287698088588%26ref%3Dts&h=02e33

Band vs Promoter . Pure Quality .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9HoBYl6_XQ

Joel Plaskett won his first Juno tonight and we are all very proud of him . It's safe to say , the first of many .

Halifax News Net: News | Whirligig wraps up filming in Halifax, Dartmouth

Halifax News Net: News Whirligig wraps up filming in Halifax, Dartmouth Our friend , Fiona Highet's new movie being shot in Nova Scotia .

GOLDEN WEST CLOTHING
http://goldenwestclothing.wordpress.com

Tailor Wendy Rofihe created this westernware suit for Joel Plaskett Emergency drummer DAVE MARSH in the style of Hank Williams' famous NUDIE creation . Contact her for info re; shirts , jackets , suits and all yr westernware needs.

The Thrush Hermit reunion show at The Paragon in Halifax was the biz and a regular old home coming week . Great to see so many friends out and on the scene . Many of us direct from Super Friendz' Drew Yamada's birthday partay . Opener Dave Marsh and The True Love Rules rocked it , complete with baritone saxophonist Dawn Hatfield , for the timely tune The New Laura Stein ( which name checks Laura Stein , bassist for mid 90's Halifax band and Hermit contemporaries , Jale ) . Also two back up singers in Dawn Negus Jr and Kelly Sloan for the Hermit -requested Steve Miller cover , Fly Like A Beagle .
The Hermit themselves were loud and proud , just like Nazareth , and clearly still riding a natural high when they all joined us at 3am .
And everybody had a goodyear and pursued many laffs deeeep into the night down at Tribeca .

Any reviews of any of the recent Hermit gigs ?

A Note From Joel - Joel Plaskett's MySpace Blog |

A Note From Joel - Joel Plaskett's MySpace Blog

The Joel Plaskett Emergency , UPCOMING GIGS ;
Go CANADA GO !
Mile One Centre , St. John's , NL. A CTV Olympic Celebration , Feb. 26 , 2010

ECMA Weekend SYDNEY CAPE BRETON
Cape Breton University , Sydney , N.S. , Thur. March 4 , 2010
CBC Atlantic Airwaves , sat. afternoon
Plus ; Dave Marsh and The True Love Rules , Govenor's Pub , Sydney , Sat. March 6 , 9:30 -10:40 pm .
AND THE JPE will be performing on the ECMA Gala Awards Show , Sunday March 7

In anticipation of Thrush Hermit's much anticipated reunion tour . Here is a blast of genuine chutzpah from the day .

If you can't make the TRUE LOVE RULES gig at TRIBECA in Halifax every Friday this month , 8pm . Check out the Godfather of the Electro Funk Sound , AFIKA BAMBAATAA at the Paragon ( formerly The Marquee ) .

Happy New Years everybody !The Joel Plaskett Emergency had a rockin' good time with2 sold out shows at Casino Nova Scotia .Boxing Day at the Carleton was a lot of fun too . Here's some photos courtsey of Sally Hilton .

Dawn Negus