The Scene Report

  The Scene: In Conversation w/ Jacob Rose (Ray of Light) The Back Story: “Behind every grandson who believes in himself is a grandma who believed in him first” What is it that makes a relationship between a grandmother and grandson so special? Some of them start early, while they are seated next to one another at church. And others develop over a period of time naturally. Nanny’s always make the best cookies and sounding boards. Of course, there have been some classic examples of this throughout pop culture-history as well. Esther & John-Boy from the Walton’s TV show would be a prime example of how the subtle nurturing from Nan can shape a grandson’s life, for the better. But that is make-believe, and was well written for a television show. So, it is only fitting that I tell you about one that is very real. Let’s get into it! Jacob Rose credits his late grandmother as a primary musical and personal inspiration. He credits her with shaping his view and perspective on how he see...

The Gig Report – Layney Ross w/ Ava Grace @ Fidelio Café    Date: August 14 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm    The Venue: Fidelio Café    Quote: “I would like to thank the Fidelio and especially Megan, who has gone out of her way to support local artists and music in this area”                           Layney Ross 8-14-2026   News Flash:     Carleton County music fans should get used to the fact that a bill, gig, show, performance…well, whatever you want to call it that features Layney Ross and Ava Grace, is going to be like pairing chocolate milk with a peanut butter & Jelly sandwich.  Great on their own, but absolutely fantastic together.  This was the second time in as many months the two local artists have played together at the Fidelio. They will also be appearing together at the Dairy Delight on August 16 th  2026 starting at 7:00 pm featuring an hour wi...

The Scene Report – Jazz & Java Night @ The Fidelio Café August 13th 2026 (Doors Open at 5:45 pm, 6:00pm – 8:00pm)     “People will never remember what you did for them, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Anonymous              Do you know how many articles you have to read on the subject of why coffee and jazz music instinctively go together? Just so one can write a fresh perspective on the subject that hasn’t been done before? The answer is a whole bunch of them, seriously.  But I digress.    Let’s get into it!         The Scene’s definition of the word warmth is defined by combining the elements “Cool Jazz with Hot Coffee”; Warmth. Warmth is comfortable…”it is just right” according to Goldilocks, anyways. And as humans we all strive to be comfortable, in just about everything we do.  For in the warmest of places, we find and are more perceptive and open to new th...

  HAPPY DOORYARD ARTS FESTIVAL EVERYONE!  ART, MUSIC, COMEDY AND COMMUNITY HERE IS A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MAIN STAGE IS ALL AGES AND KIDS UNDER 12 ARE FREE FREE FAMILY PROGRAMMING SATURDAY MORNING AT MAIN STAGE AND KEIRSTEAD COURT STAGE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND BUT CAN'T DUE TO FINANCES PLEASE REACH OUT THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC

  The Gig Report – Victor Fraser @ Fidelio Café Venue: Fidelio Café: Downtown Woodstock (6:00pm – 8:00pm) Date: July 8th 2026   The Venue:  Let’s start with a song, shall we?  “Making your way in the world today Takes everything you've got Taking a break from all your worries Sure would help a lot Wouldn't you like to get away?  Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name And they're always glad you came You want to be where you can see Our troubles are all the same You want to be @ The Fidelio Café”      Not, that I am comparing Megan to Sam Malone, from Cheers. I am just drawing attention to the fact, that it is nice to walk into her place and know that, without any words spoken, my coffee (just the way I like it) will be sitting in front of me, sooner rather than later.  You don’t hear the words, “What can I get you?” Instead, it’s “Are you having the usual”?  And her music events are no different. I see a lot of famil...

Tin Pan Darlings – Postcards from the Heart  The Set Up:         In Jazz; especially improvisational or free-form. Perspective and perception are interconnected. Each musician will see the notes or perceive them differently, based on their perspective or past experiences on how they should be, or have been played. The two are interconnected. Jazz is the only genre of music, that I know of, where you can have a song introduction by the key it’s in, and that’s it. Whoever has the microphone will encourage the audience to stay with the band and hopefully they can bring it to a proper conclusion.         Now let’s take a look at perception and perspective as it pertains to the “Roaring Twenties” and the “Dirty Thirties”.  Back to a time that conjures up memories of romanticism, ragtime and the birth of the golden age of music.  My perception of this era is one of wonder and excitement.  It had quality…food, music, books,...