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19 December 2009 @ 01:31 pm

Happy Holidays!

A joyous holiday season to all, and a big thanks from us to you for coming out during the year and supporting live music. We hope you have a safe and fun Christmas and New Year's. We will be on stage next in January at Doolin's, the 1st Thursday for Kilt Night (January 7th, 2010) and at the Dublin Crossing on Friday & Saturday, January 8th & 9th, 2010). Brian and I will be appearing as a duo at the Dublin Crossing on New Year's Eve, Thursday, Dec 31st from 2-5 pm, as well as Saturday, January 2nd from 9pm-12:30. Best wishes from all of us to all of you, Michelle, Brian, Rick, Tim, Gnasher and Matt the Ratt

Current Location: under the tree

Current Mood:

excited

Current Music: Have Yourself a Ratty Little Christmas

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23 November 2009 @ 05:04 pm

Doolin's and St. Andrew's Day

Hi!

This week we are at Doolin's, that's Thursday, November 26th 2009.

Also check out a fun time at the St. Andrew's Day celebration at the Scottish Cultural Centre.
Tickets and information, call 604-591-7538. Pipers, dancers, Gaelic Choir, the Rats, etc.!

cheers,
Michelle and the Rat Boys

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18 November 2009 @ 07:53 pm

More November 2009

Hi all,
Last week was a good time, three nights in a row of a lot of laughs and fun.
Thanks to those that came out to be part of that

This week we are not at Doolin's.

See you next week (Nov 26/09)!

Cheers,
Michelle and the Rat Boys

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10 November 2009 @ 07:46 pm

OFFICIAL WEB/BLOG PAGE OF THE HALIFAX WHARF RATS
VANCOUVER'S OWN EAST COAST MARITIME GOOD TIMES BAND! 11/10/09

Hi all,
So there was some calendar confusion but it's all sorted out now.
We ARE ON this Thursday for Doolin's, that's Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Last week was Kilt Night, good fun as always even for those not sporting tartan or plaid ;)
Please remember all are welcome on Kilt Night!

This week we are playing Thursday, and also Friday and Saturday - those two nights at the Dublin Crossing in Cloverdale, 188th and Fraser Highway. Our dates there are one weekend a month but not exactly the same weekend each month! So feel free to check www.dublincrossing.ca for their entertainment posting/calendar.

See you out there sometime this Remembrance weekend, the leaves are swirling, the rain is falling, the wind blows right up your kilt. But indoors - ah... indoors! It's warm and friendly, full of happy smiling faces and folks ready to dance, party, sing, and have a good time, singing along with either the real lyrics or their own interpretation of them ;) And we love you all!

Cheers,
Michelle and the Rat Boys

Current Mood:

cheerful

Current Music: The Wind is Blowin' Up Me Kilt (and I'm not wearing knickers)

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27 October 2009 @ 06:03 pm

October - November 2009

Hi all,
quick message to say we are not on this week at Doolin's which is October 29th.
We are back next week for Kilt Night - first Thursday of November.

cheers
Michelle

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05 October 2009 @ 10:56 pm

Gnasher is back!

For those of you who don't know, Gnasher is BACK. Hooray! Safe and sound!

He enjoyed his trip to Halifax, and the full photo journal of his adventure travels with the Wharf Rats and you can check it out next time we are on stage.

Last week we were at Doolin's and the Dublin Crossing, Alexander Keith birthday bash-ing. It was great to see some familiar faces out there, dancing, making Keith giveaways into earrings.. ;) All in all the weekend was a big success.. we'll be back at the Dub in mid-November. Stay tuned for updates, and you can always go to their website or phone and ask that burning question, "Hey when is my favourite band, "The Halifax Wharf Rats", back on stage here??" Ditto for Doolin's, go ahead and call 'em.

NEWS: This week we are NOT at Doolin's on Thursday. But come check us out the following week for both WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. On Wednesday it's an Oktoberfest night, and Thursday is East Coast Maritime fun. That's October 14 & 15, downtown at Granville & Nelson.

Gnasher, Matt the Rat, and the rest of the boys and I look forward to seeing you then. Until the next adventure... Gnasher and crew signing off...

Current Location: Gnasher's side

Current Mood:

Yay yay yay Gnasher's back

Current Music: Gnasher's been everywhere (well Halifax anyway)

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28 September 2009 @ 10:19 pm

Kilt Night and Alexander Keith's

Hi all -

Come on down to Doolin's this Thursday for Kilt Night and *cross your fingers* Gnasher's triumphant return!

Marvel on his adventures!
Witness his stoic braveness!
Drink to his health!

Then on Friday and Saturday, come back out for more fun (hey, life is short!) to the Dublin Crossing in Cloverdale,
it's also Alexander Keith's birthday and so therefore will also be Lobsterfest in accordance with his wishes. :)

Current Mood:

Gnasher's comin' home!

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15 September 2009 @ 04:10 pm

Hi all,
for those of you who don't get my emails regarding upcoming gigs, I was dumbfounded today to come home and discover three emails from Gnasher. The stolen rat from the stage at Doolin's. Boy we were desolate.. and pretty much disenheartened with humanity as a whole as well. Well apparently Gnasher is visiting Halifax via Toronto. There are three photos of him, checking in at YVR, with a coffee at the airport, and then at Pearson.

So I guess stay tuned, like we will have to do, on his adventures.

Meanwhile, as far as MUSIC goes.. oh yes THAT old thing.. we are having a mixed-up schedule of Thursdays at Doolin's. Best to check here or call them up and give 'em heck if you find out we are not on the Thursday you wanted to come down. Good news for this week, we ARE ON. Granville & Nelson, 9pm.

This week also features the Rats in Cloverdale, back at the Dublin Crossing for both Friday and Saturday night, Sept 18 & 19.
Saturday is a day-long extravaganza celebrating the dubious distinction of it being, rather approximately, "Half-way to St. Paddy's Day". We are on at our usual time, anchoring this event, at 9pm-12:30.

Hope to see you out there! Come 'n' give wee Matt the Rat some love since he is kind of lonely without Gnasher.

Cheers.

Current Location: Watching Gnasher's adventures progress across Canada

Current Mood:

shocked

Current Music: I've Ratted Everywhere, Man

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31 August 2009 @ 05:59 pm

Kilt Night at Doolin's on Thursday

EAST COAST MARITIME MUSIC FUN, DANCING, SINGING, CELTIC GOOD TIMES
THE HALIFAX WHARF RATS BRINGING IT TO YOU AS ALWAYS WITH BON VIVANT GOOD CHEER 'N STUFF

Hi all,
It's Kilt Night once again at Doolin's.

Come on down for the first Thursday in September!

We will be at the Dublin Crossing later in September, so stay posted for updates there.

Last week Rosie subbed for me as I was in Disneyland! and Revellie subbed for Rick who was in Nova Scotia. This week Tim is away (wow who let all these rats have holidays?) so Nathan is kindly subbing in for him.

But no matter what the Rats play and the place is a rockin'. We'll see you Thursday, corner of Granville & Nelson, at 9pm!

KILT NIGHT IN VANCOUVER
FEATURING THE HALIFAX WHARF RATS
OH YAHHH

Current Location: Around the Tartan

Current Mood:

KILTY

Current Music: I see a bad tartan rising

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12 August 2009 @ 07:30 am

Tomorrow is Doolin's

OFFICIAL WEBBLOG PAGE OF THE HALIFAX WHARF RATS!

Hi all,
Looks like August is going to be regular Rat Thursdays at Doolin's. Not sure if they are finished their experiment of switching us up on a Thursday per month? If you aren't sure before you come down, you could either check this blog or call them at Doolin's and bug them.

Tomorrow, Aug 13, we are at Doolin's downtown for sure.

see you there!

Michelle & the Rat Boys

Current Mood:

hard-workin'

Current Music: Lots!

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05 August 2009 @ 07:22 am

Doolin's Kilt Night AND Dublin Crossing weekend

Hi all,
oops looks like I haven't gotten around to posting recently, my apologies. Various holidays and things interrupting the flow of events here.
We have a busy weekend ahead of us, all back on stage together. Last week Rosie filled in for me, thanks Rosie! Hope to see you out this weekend.

Summer music

Hi all,

Lots of musical fun this weekend for you to add to your summer plans.

* Thursday - Doolin's in downtown Vancouver, corner of Granville & Nelson, 9pm

* Friday and Saturday - Dublin Crossing in Cloverdale/Surrey, 188th & Fraser Hwy, 9pm

Remember at Doolin's it's the first Thursday of the month and that means "Kilt Night"! Come kilted and get a free drink and lots of love.

We look forward to seeing you!

Cheers, Michelle and the Rat Boys

Current Location: everywhere at once

Current Mood:

busy

Current Music: I've Been Everywhere, Rat, yes I've Been Everywhere

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07 July 2009 @ 05:49 pm

Hi Rat friends,

Welcome back, Rick! Since he's been gone for two weeks, we have decided we'll all get together and play.. at Doolin's this Thursday, July 9th, to celebrate! ;)

Last week was Kilt Night and a very successful and fun evening it was too. At least one kilted fellow did a grand twirl for us. Keep tuned for next month.

See you this Thursday, downtown at Granville & Nelson, 9pm.

Happy summer! (the rain can't last, but remember, if you don't have a brolly, get a sou'wester!!)

cheers,

Michelle and the Re-Formed Rat Boys

p.s. Thanks to Revellie for being a sub-rat chick for two weeks!! great job!

Current Location: the beach! not the icky naked one though

Current Mood:

ah the summer

Current Music: Summer in the city

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30 June 2009 @ 04:13 pm

Halifax Rats - Kilt Night JULY 09

OFFICIAL WEB/BLOG PAGE *STILL*
OF VANCOUVER'S OWN
HALIFAX WHARF RATS

Another great chance to get some East Coast good times. Come on down to Doolin's Thursday night, and wear your kilt.. the first pint is free.
And there is lots of love. Maybe some free baby carrots too. Who knows!

Last week and this week, Rick is away in ol' Novie Scotie so we are lucky to have Revellie sitting in for us. Always fun and rocking with her on drums.

see you July 2nd!

cheers,
Michelle and the Rat Carrot Boys

Current Location: Newfoundland geez b'y

Current Mood:

the devil made me do it

Current Music: The Devil Went Down to George Street

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25 June 2009 @ 08:37 am

Hi all,
quick note.. we are back at Doolin's .. Rick is away in Halifax for two weeks so we are lucky to have guest artist Revillie to join us on the stage.

see you tonight!

June 25, 2009

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13 June 2009 @ 07:17 pm

No to June 18th, yes to June 20th and 25th..

Hi all.

Two things this week to note;

1. We are NOT at Doolin's on June 18th. They are having another band so we will not be gracing the stage with our magnificence. True story™.

2. GOOD NEWS: We will be part of this year's Whalley Festival in Surrey, a one-day event for Saturday, June 20th. Check out the website for info;

http://www.whalleyfestival.com/

It is our understanding that we are on at 12;00 noon but so far the website hasn't been updated completely. We are on the main page though, and also in Friday's Surrey Leader Newspaper! Who-hooo!

See you there or at Doolin's on Thursday, June 25th.

cheers

Michelle and the Rat Boys

Current Location: Whalley, BC (is this a real place?)

Current Mood:

I Luv Whalley

Current Music: Liquor and Whooo-it's-hot-out-there

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01 June 2009 @ 08:17 pm

Hello! Is anyone out there?

We are playing Doolin's on Thursday,
and then the
Dublin Crossing on Friday & Saturday.

HEADS-UP: Doolin's is going to have other bands play some Thursdays. I'll post the changes here for those that care.

Cheers.

Current Mood:

what-ever

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13 May 2009 @ 04:16 pm

Doolin's tomorrow

OFFICIAL
WEB/BLOG
PAGE
OF
VANCOUVER
B.C.'S
OWN
HALIFAX
WHARF
RATS

This Thursday which is tomorrow, May 14th, we are back at Doolin's. We love it there! We like to go where 'everybody knows our name'.. insert famous music clip here... ;)

see you tomorrow.
Corner of Granville & Nelson (yes Granville is a bit chewed up right now but stuff is definitely open down there)
9pm

Current Location: finding my slippers

Current Mood:

little chilly

Current Music: Warm me UP baby

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06 May 2009 @ 06:48 am

KILT NIGHT and DUBLIN CROSSING this weekend

OFFICIAL WEB/BLOG PAGE
OF THE CUTEST
HALIFAX WHARF RATS
EVEHHH

Hi all,
well last Friday's gig turned out to be a private event.. who knew. So I can't tell you about it, I would but.. then "they'd" have to kill me. You know how it is.

Anyway that's the PAST, man. Here we have the future. Fun coming up:

1. Doolin's, this Thursday, May 7 .. and it's also time once again for KILT NIGHT. That's right, so come on down dressed in a kilt if you can, and if not don't let it worry you ;) 9pm, corner of Granville & Nelson.

2. Dublin Crossing, Friday & Saturday, May 8 & 9... located in the heart of Cloverdale/Surrey/Langley nobody ever really agrees. 188th and Fraser Highway, 9pm.

GO CANUCKS!

cheers,
Michelle and the Rat Boys

Current Mood:

HEAVE AWAY

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29 April 2009 @ 07:56 pm

Doolin's april 30 AND TC Lions Pub May 1

OFFICIAL WEB/BLOG PAGE OF VANCOUVER'S HALIFAX WHARF RATS

Thursday, April 30 = Doolin's, approximate start time 9:30pm. Please note that Vancouver v Chicago NHL playoff round 2 starts tomorrow. Overtime, we can't help. But come and be prepared for a good time no matter when it kicks off :)

Friday, May 1 = TC Lions Pub, Vancouver.. time TBD. Please check back to the blog, and even better.. Google "TC Lions Pub" for their address and phone number and call to check with them. The more calls a place gets about a band, the better it is for promotion and makes us feel more loved!

But having said that, as soon as I get more info I will update this blog.

cheers to all!

from me on my old iMac since my friend is borrowing my macbook. :)

Current Mood:

artistic

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20 April 2009 @ 06:56 pm

Rick's Birthday

Come on down this Thursday.. to Doolin's!

We'll be roasting and toasting ol' Ricky on the drums.
Maybe we'll set fire to his drumsticks and see what happens?

:)

9pm... Granville & Nelson

see y'all there

Current Location: edge away from the burning drumkit...

Current Mood:

he he he

Current Music: Wipe Out!

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