2009
October '09
Rehearsals are underway for HAMLET IN A HURRY. Beau will be playing Claudius the King. This is his first crack at Shakespeare. Pure poetry! Every Friday
at Prince Of Wales Public School in Peterborough Beau has been teaching drama to grade seven and eights. It has been very inspiring. Watch out for his
next children's play planned to be produced in May of 2010. Yikes! Right around the corner!
September '09
Starting production on a new play for First Year Trent Students, written by Beau Dixon, Phil Oakley and Meagh Culkeen. Very excited with the cast! Show runs
Sept. 7-10th. Beau is pleased to have great musicians playing with him at The Peterborough Jazz Festival. Chris Smirnios (Drums), Zak Colbert (Bass),
Bunny (Sax) came all the way from Kingston to kick out the jams at The Spill Friday Sept. 11th. Thanks to all those who came out! Many people came out for
Artsweek and witnessed the participants of Rock 'n' Soul Camp 2009 put on a show in Millineum Park. It was a fantastic day and great support!
August '09
I just performed at Peterborough's Festival Of Lights at Del Crary Park and the turn out was fabulous. Eleven of my favourite musicians joined me on stage
for a joyous evening of music. Rob Phillips and Aaron Hoffman on keyboards, Andrew Affleck on bass, Michael Beauclerc on Drums, Mike Graham on guitar,
Scotty 'Blaze' McPherson on percussion, Marlow Bork on Trumpet, Tom 'Hojo' Reader on Trombone with Mike Skinner on Sax, along with Kirstin Addis and
Chelsey Bennett on backup vocals. The show was video taped by Ray Henderson and An Kosurko and recorded and mixed by Andy Pryde. Thank you to
EVERYONE who took part as a volunteer or as a spectator. It was quite the party! I'm looking forward to releasing a CD in the winter of brand new material.
Here's hoping!.....
July '09
I've been enjoying the summer with the 4th Line cast during their production of 'The Right Road To Pontypool'. Working as sound designer on the farm has
been a real treat. While spending time on the farm I've been running the Rock 'n' Soul Music Camp out of my home studio. It's been alot of fun teaching
songwriting to a group of talented teenagers! I'll be leading two more sessions in August.
June '09
Parents & kids... I'm offering 3 sessions of "Rock 'N' Soul Music Camp" this summer. Click here for all the details & registration info!
Just to give you the bad news.....I think the LA LAKERS are going to take the series. Just for your information!
Alas, this is my first summer in a long time that I have not been on the 4th Line farm doing theatre. I'm rather sad, but trying to make the best of it by catching
up with unfinished business. Like, finishing my solo album. I shall not talk about it anymore until it's complete. Tonight I start my solo funk show at a new
club in Peterborough called KUBO located on George St. If you're living in Peterborough - or passing through - I encourage you to check this place out.
Especially on a Thursday night, when I'll be creating magic with a drum machine and microphone!
May '09
The shows have begun and the turn outs have been fair. I'm now travelling back and forth from Peterborough to Port Hope to do the shows while continuing
my teaching. Here's hoping for better turn outs for the next weekend!.....
Finished the show with a fairly big bang. Man, it's hard to get people out to see some good theatre. Especially when they've never heard of the play. Oh well.
Job well done folks!
I treated myself to a solo gig in Montreal at The Yellow Door. It's the oldest coffee house in Canada. What an honour! Some great friends came to hear some
original music. I had a surprise by an old friend, Jeremy Fisher, who recently moved to Montreal. If you've never heard his music I encourage you to go out
and purchase 'Goodbye Blue Monday'. It's worth it!
April '09
I've been living in Port Hope for the past while rehearsing extensively for 'The Woolgatherer'. This two hander is amazing! Alot of lines. Intense. If you've never
been to beautiful downtown Port Hope I encourage you to go and visit the wonderful Capitol Theatre. Great staff and a gorgeous building.
March '09
I am sad to say that I have left the dub-reggae band DUB TRINITY. After forming the band with drummer Greg Roy and rocking the province for over seven
years with dubbing grooves on bass, keys and vocals, I have finally stepped down to pursue other goals and dreams. Farewell dubsters! It was fun while it
lasted....
Check out a live vid we just posted on youtube with me and the band at Showplace back in September '08. Bridget Foley is featured on backup vocals. She
sounds hot!
February '09
Hey guys and dolls! I finished a wonderful production of HAIR in Port Hope at Capitol Theatre and I'm getting ready to jump into rehearsals for a show called
'THE WOOLGATHERER' by William Mastrosimone. It's an intense two act play with just two actors and alot of drama. I hope you look out for it when it comes
to Capitol Theatre the first week of May. I'm very proud of it. Also, I'm starting to book the summer full of gigs and looking forward to finishing my recordings.
Not sure what I'm gonna do with them. Hopefully put out a greatest hits with some new gems!
January '09
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate NEW YEARS with Beau and Michael at The Holiday Inn. It gets more fun every year!
Now that the holidays are taken care of, Beau is getting ready to cast and direct two of his one-act plays for Black History Month in February. One will be
produced in Toronto with Heritage Pavilion Stage entitled 'Freedom Bells', and the other - which is entitled 'Other Peoples Heaven' - will be produced in
Peterborough with Ray Henderson and Arbor Theatre. For more information contact either of these theatre companies by clicking onto their websites.
Along with Beau doing some playwriting, he is acting in the musical HAIR in Port Hope with the Northumberland Players at the Capitol Theatre. He is excited
to be back since his last acting debut with the company stripping as the character 'Horse' in THE FULL MONTY. He is once again working with a wonderful
cast. He is also thrilled to be directing a small cast in Warkworth preparing for the brilliant play 'Steel Magnolias' set to be performed in April. Keep checking
his website for ticket info.
2008
November '08
The cold chill is coming and just in time to cuddle by the fire and listen to the brand new Youth Emergency Shelter Christmas compilation officially being
released November 17th in Peterborough. Very exciting! thanks to all the musicians who helped out with the project. Another item you can add to your
Christmas wish list is The Lair Of Sleeping Panthers and their new CD I just finished mixing last week! Finally, after a year of putting up with their hootin'
and hollerin'! Seriously though, it's a hot album! Just finished a gig with Paul McLeod and Lucas Stagg. Two brilliant songwriters who have played with
hundreds of great artists. St. James Players is in the middle of their second week of West Side Story here at Peterborough Showplace Center. It's been a
wonderful experience directing and I can't wait to see what becomes of these fine young actors in the years to come!
October '08
The Christmas Compilation for Youth Emergency Shelter is finally done! Yippee! Can't wait to see it at a store near you. Please go out and purchase it as a
Christmas gift. Your family and friends will thank you for it. Great tracks by local artists. Some are originals, and some are covers. But, most of it is sung to
the tune of Christmas cheer! Check out artists such as Rick Fines, Dianne Latchford and Jean Greig, Dub Trinity, The Conestokers and yours truly SLIPS.
But, there's many more. See www.HomeForChristmasCD.ca for more info.
September '08
Started rehearsals for The West Side Story. It's a big cast with a lot of talent. Can't wait to sink my teeth into it. Recording a great female songwriter named
Deanna Hergert. Watch out for her CD to be finished in a month or two. Finishing up a recording of a local band called The Lair Of Sleeping Panthers.
Some members from The Silver Hearts started up this new band and their tunes are a cross between The Velvet Underground, The Jam and Vaudeville
music... something like that. It's taken almost a year to finish, but it's almost complete. I'm excited about the one-act play I'm acting in with local veteran An
Kosurko. It's a two-hander called 'Necropolis'. If you're in Peterborough at the end of September during ARTSWEEK try to make it to SHOWPLACE on
George St.
August '08
Finished another great summer at 4th Line Theatre with Robert Winslow's futuristic western 'The Last Green Hill'. I'm in Nova Scotia playing sweet reggae/
soul with my buddies The Hopping Penguins. Played music on the docks and watched the boat races all weekend in Chester, Nova Scotia. I love the east
coast. To all the new friends I made out there, thanks for such a great time! Hope to see you again soon!
July '08
Enjoying my time out on the 4th Line farm performing as the villain Sheriff Buck in the futuristic sci-fi western 'The Last Green Hill', written by Robert Winslow.
Slips 'n' The High Fives just finished an all ages show at The Gordon Best Theatre in front of a packed crowd. Thanks for coming out everybody! The
Peterborough Ribfest invited me to play this year. What a blast! I played two hours of all original music with an ALL STAR band backing me up. Mike
Graham on guitar, Curtis Cronkwright on drums, Rob Phillips on keys and Andrew Affleck on bass. Check out the new photos. I'm producing a handful of
local artists and very excited about completing them just in time for a tour in Nova Scotia with 'The Hopping Penguins', Canada's longest running touring ska
/ reggae / funk band. Well-okay ... maybe RUSH has toured longer - but they're not funky ... and they definitely don't do ska reggae too well. Soooo ... if you're
out in Nova Scotia, look us up at a pub near you!
June '08
Rehearsals are underway for "The Last Green Hill" out at 4th Line. Great to be back at the farm. Recording sessions continue for the Christmas CD. We're
making progress...
May '08
Thanks to everyone who came out to audition for West Side Story. What a turnout! Looks like it will be a great show this fall. In other news, recording
sessions have begun for the Christmas Benefit CD. Will spring ever get here?
April '08
I'll be directing West Side Story for St. James Players this fall. Auditions are happening in May. See stjamesplayers.com for all the audition info you'll need.
March '08
Busy with gigs, studio recording sessions (listen to some samples) and rehearsals for JC Superstar. Looking forward to getting the show up and running at
the end of this month...
January/February '08
Click here to see some photos and to read about the Benefit Concert "One Love" which was held at Showplace on January 27, 2008.
(from Peterborough This Week - January 28, 2008) Full PTW "Beau Dixon Benefit at Showplace" Photo Gallery click here.
For more coverage some great shots by Snap Peterborough, click here.
Letter to the Editor - February 20, 2008
Peterborough Examiner
Dixon says 'thanks'
I am privileged and humbled by the response of fellow musicians and artists, friends and colleagues
during a time of despair. On Jan. 14, after being robbed and beaten I believed I was ruined;
I could not envision a recovery. The gathering of the community through encouraging words, helpful visits,
supportive calls and assistance contributed to my healing. I was unable to perform, teach, compose,
record or produce for over two weeks. The benefit concert and other donations have been a blessing. Your
generosity has covered my financial losses beyond needs or expectations, for which I am deeply grateful.
The outpouring of care has been profound. Your determination to make a statement of unity in celebrating
Peterborough and denouncing crime in this community has been inspiring. I am in the process of
researching organizations who work with, or in support of, troubled youth. I am committed to giving
in that direction; whether it be in time, money or talent. I thank all of you. I thank Peterborough.
Beau Dixon
2007
Dec'07
'Tis the season! Doing some Christmas shows ... hope to see you out there sometime ... Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone!
Nov'07
Playing lots of gigs, recording at the studio, prepping for the Toronto debut of my 2 plays in January - wow.
Oct '07
Hey ... the Studio open house was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came to check it out. (Special thanks to Lisa at blackhoney for catering.) We're open for
business and getting busier every day!
Sept '07
For those of you who will be in the Peterborough area on Sunday September 9th, please drop by my new studio for an open house. It's located at 189 Lake
St. between George and Aylmer St. (two blocks from the Art Gallery). Festivities happen from 5-7pm. Hope to see you there!
Aug '07
Enjoying another wonderful summer at the farm with the 4th Line cast! Come and check out the show before it's sold out. My website is looking fabulous with
many thanks to my web mistress Dianne Latchford. Casting for my two plays is happening in Toronto. Very excited!
July '07
Busy, busy, busy ... attended Suzuki music teaching workshop in Kingston - inspiring. Started rehearsals at 4th Line Theatre for the summer season.
Launching my newly revamped website. Exciting stuff!
June '07
Moved into my new place! Working on "The Sound Kitchen" studio setup. I'll keep you all posted on the progress.
May '07
Check out my clips from the Showplace live performance celebrating the release of the "Peterborough's Rock 'n' Roll Roots" DVD documentary.
Find the clips on the Media page.
April '07
Touring with Jeremy Fisher, Tomi Swick and Simon Wilcox. Havin' a blast on the tour bus. Keep on glockin'...!.
March '07
My one-act play "Once A Flame" had its debut performance ... now it's heading out on a tour of Ontario.
February '07
Enjoying a great month working at Capitol Theatre, Port Hope acting in the musical production of "The Full Monty" by Northumberland Players.
January '07
Happy New Year everybody! This year is going to be a fun filled fantastic journey. Completed my second play entitled 'ONCE A FLAME'. Soon to be
produced by Heritage Pavilion Stage and directed by Phil Oakley.
2006
Happy New Year's everybody! this year is going to be a fun filled fantastic journey with Beau and the gang. He has finally completed his second play entitled
'ONCE A FLAME'. Soon to be produced by Heritage Pavilion Stage and directed by Phil Oakley. Click on to their website to get more info on where to see this
much talked about one-act play.
DECEMBER '06
You may be wondering if you saw Beau on a Pepsi commercial for TSN sports.... You are correct! It wasn't a fake. It was the real deal. In a few weeks we
should have an attachment for you to click on to and you'll be able to view for yourself. In the meantime, go to you tube and see Beau Dixon perform with the
legendary band HOT PISS. They do a great rendition of Freedom '76 by WEEN.
NOVEMBER '06
Beau just directed a play for Arbor Theatre entitled 'Forgotten Mercy' written by local playwright Ryan Kerr. It will be performed publicly Nov. 2nd and then
touring throughout the month of November at selected public schools and high schools throughout central Ontario.
St. James Player's is launching the production of Fiddler On The Roof at Showplace and yours truly is playing bass in the orchestra pit and acting as the
russian constable on stage. Believe it or not!
OCTOBER '06
Hey guys! Beau here. I just saw Randy Newman in concert in Toronto. Wow. I didn't think I would enjoy him that much. But Bob Dylan was right.....He is one of
the greatest songwriters of our generation! Don't forget to check out Kevin Breit and Sisters Euclid every Monday night at The Orbit Room in Toronto. It'll be
the best Monday night of your life!
AUGUST '06
King Cordova is slated to do a one night only reunion show at The Red Dog. We are very excited to have Phil Emond back as guitar slinger for another
glorious night of sex rock! Phil has been in Hong Kong for the past year and a half and will be returning to Asia once the night is through. We miss you
already babe!
Don't forget to see the last week run of 4th Line's second play of the summer called The Art Of Silent Killing, written by Shane Peacock and directed by Kim
Blackwell. Beau Dixon is controlling the musical end on stage. Who know, someday he'll be musical director for that fine establishment.....
JULY '06
4th Line Theatre is coming to an end with their first of two shows for the summer. The first one, back by popular demand....Doctor Barnardo's Children was
sold out for another full year! A record breaking summer for 4th Line theatre. Congratulations!
JUNE '06
Beau will be performing at Del Cary Park as part of the Beatles tribute show with Barry Haggarty as musical director. Beau has joined a new band as
drummer for a local rock group which goes by the name of THE LAIR OF SLEEPING PANTHERS. A couple of the members are in the well known group THE
SILVER HEARTS.
MAY '06
Beau and Greg are very excited about the possibility of recording and producing spoken word dub poet Afua Cooper's latest album. Pre-recording has gone
under way and the tracks sound good! In the meantime, St. James Player's Production of Oliver, directed by Beau Dixon finished with flying colours and
raised quite alot of money for charity. St. James Player's and Beau now jump into the return of Slainte', the irish musical.
APRIL '06
Beau went to New York for his big audition for the production of 'Three Mo' Tenors'. He had a wonderful time gigging while he was down there and met up
with his buddies Mark Mclean www.markmclean.com and Chris Brown www.chrisandkate.com  Thanks a bunch boys for showing Beau a good time!
Come and see St. James Players production of 'Oliver Twist' diercted by...Yes, the one and only Beau Dixon! His third directing gig for 2006. He's off to a
good start this year. Beau is having a blast and is expecting sold out crowds for this event. So book your tickets now at St. James Church located at Aylmer
St. and Romaine in Peterborough Ontario. Show is running from April 27th and 28th 7pm and April 29th and 30th 2pm. Fun for the whole family!
MAR '06
Beau is directing his first one act play presented by Heritage Pavilion Stage entitled 'And Freedom For All'. There will be a public performance on March 6th
at the Gordon Best Theatre. To order tickets contact Heritage Pavilion Stage by going to their website www.heritagepavilionstage.ca.
FEB '06
Beau has completed his first one act play entitled 'From Here To Africville' about a troublemaker kid named Dooey who meets a baptist minister and is
given a second chance by doing community service in the slums of Africville. While spending time there Dooey is befriended by a fiery black girl named Eva.
The 'Reverend' and Eva teach Dooey about discipline through the skills of boxing and the early teaching methods of George Dixon, the first black champion
to gain a title. The play will be performed through throughout the month of February in central Ontario. Order it on DVD by clicking onto our contact window.
JAN '06
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! For those of you that missed SLIPS AND THE HIGH FIVES at the Red Dog Tavern on Dec.31st. You can check them out on Valentine's
Day and every Thursday in the summer starting in May!
2005
DEC '05
Arbor Theatre and Misfits Production presents 'The Pied Piper' musical written by Beau Dixon and Ray Henderson. What a wonderful experience Beau had
working with all those talented kids. We shall see some rising stars in the next few years, that's for sure! Come and get your tickets and see the show
everyone's been talking about! This Christmas will be a musical adventure for all you young ones...and parents too! Watch out for the rats!
NOV '05
SLAINTE! The Irish musical presented by St. James Players will be at Showplace Theatre in Peterborough for only four performances (Nov. 17th-20th). This
show is amazing! You should definitely check it out. They will be remounting it in the summer of 2006 in Lindsay if you don't get a chance to see it this time
around. Beau will be playing guitar in the orchestra pit.
OCT '05
Check out Heritage Pavilion Stage production of 'Shadow Of Genius' written by Ed Schroeter featuring Beau Dixon as private Stephen O'Brien. They will be
performing at a school near you for the month of October.
SEPT '05
Beau is performing in David Bateman's play entitled 'Canadian Vaudeville' produced by 4th Line Theatre at Peterborough's Heritage Museum. The play will
be celebrating Canada's entertainment industry in the 1800's. Performance will be one day, free admission.
AUGUST '05
Peterborough Folk Festival time. Dub Trinity played two gigs without Greg on drums. It was kinda weird not having Greg there. It goes to show that the
message lives on. Music is about the message!
JULY '05
HAPPY CANADA DAY! I'm looking forward to performing at Del Cary Park with Terry Gueil and the bunch here in Peterborough. Rehearsals start up for this
summer production of 'Doctor Barnardo's Children' and 'That Summer'.
JUNE '05
Hey guys! I'm really enjoying this mini-tour with D'bi Young! She just finished the production of Da Kink In My Hair acting beside Trey Anthony. She got a
couple of awards....Ya da ya da....Now, she's slamming her spoken word poetic punk out to the public turning it up to eleven with Greg Roy and me backing
her up on rhythm section. Which reminds me. Greg and I are working on another album with Chet Singh. We're doing it at my place so we're gonna take
some time. It'll be done next summer hopefully.
MAY'05
Look for Beau on channel 8 and Muchmusic. He's in a Kimono condom commercial. He's the guy in the red shirt.
APRIL'05
Getting ready for a huge benefit put together by Spiritwave. Fifteen kids will be singing their hearts out at the Alan Nunn theatre to raise money for third world
countries. We will attempt to raise enough money to build wells for Uganda and elsewhere.
MARCH'05
I'm enjoying a busy month playing drums in a jazz quartet with Curtis Dreidger who played in Alan Ginsberg's band back in the 70's along with a couple of
Trent professors. Long live Tony Williams.
2004
Sept/04
Wow! What a summer! I have lost contact with many of you and my heart is beating with the anticipation of seeing you at my next show. No, I did not drown in
the flood and I have not moved to a far off land where there is no cyberspace. I have merely been ... distracted? Oh, who am I kidding?! I am horrible with
News updates! But my wonderful and sexy webmistress has spanked me and saved me from the deep corners of my Thespian mind. Yes, I have been fully
immersed with theatre while trying to record remix and revitalize my musical prowess. I promise you, now that the summer is over, so is the theatre season
... until my next play ...
I look forward to pestering you with many updates in the future. Yes, not only with music gigs, but theatre ones too. And, the best news is ... I finally have my
own computer! Yes it's true. I am now a man. No longer a boy, skipping to the public library or rushing to my mom's trying to squeeze in a google or two in
between the rinse cycle. I am my own entity, bathing in the digits of cyberspace! Thanks dad!
But seriously folks, this is a new beginning! Along with being hip on today's technology, I have just been awarded 'Emerging Artist of the Year' by the
Peterborough Folk Festival committee! That's right! They'll be taking me to the OCFF Conference in Guelph sometime in October, where I hope to woo
promoters and distinguished guests with my good looks and phat licks.
I hope to hear from you soon, and I promise I won't be a stranger!
Ciao for now, Beau 'Slips' Dixon
Aug/04
Farewell to Peter Brown at Davinci Marketing. Peter has been owner of Davinci for twelve years and will now be moving to Edmonton to spend more quality
time with the family and to pursue other musical endeavours. Theresa Foley and I will continue to produce award winning radio jingles and try to maintain
the excellence that Peter has achieved in the past. My heart goes out to you, Peter, and I thank you for the opportunity you have given me!
Meanwhile, 'Cavan Blazers' has begun and I'm trying to arrange music for three weddings this month!
July/04
The Dub Collective Festival was a pure success. It lasted for three days in Toronto. Dub poets from all around the world came to perform at The Rivoli and
other venues in the Big Smoke. Dub Trinity had the honour of backing up more than a dozen poets. We thank them all for coming from great distances to
participate and spread their gifted words of wisdom. And we thank those who showed up to support them!
June/04
Here it is! Summer! That means it's back to 4th Line Theatre! That's right, thirteen (13) full weeks of nothing but acting. I'll be tackling two plays this year. The
first one is 'Crow Hill: Telephone Play'. I play seven different characters. Very difficult to pull off, but I'm up for the challenge. The second play is 'Cavan
Blazers', and I'm looking forward to this one. I'll be playing Justice Jon Knowlson. This one is about the rivalry between the Catholic and Protesants who fight
over land settlement in the township of Cavan. I play the land owner who sells the land to the Catholics. Check out the website: 4thlinetheatre.on.ca
May/04
Here's something you mind find amusing. Beau Dixon ... playing an Irish rebel! Sort of a pre-cursor to the IRA. He's the leader of the White Boy Gang in Cork
City, Ireland. And his name is ... 'Captain Midnight'. This is a very interesting play about Irish immigaration during the 1800s. It's called 'Artifice and Artifacts'
written by Ed Schroeter.
April/04
The Distractions (formerly the Clifftones) are presently recording at Sound on Sound Studios. I play bass and keys along with some backup vocals. The chief
songwriter is Warren Cliff (hence the Clifftones). He played with such bands as 'Joe's Funeral', 'The Nines', and 'Weep Tile'. Matt Gpaerd (drummer for Hot
Piss) and Dave Tough (Silver Hearts) complete the line up. This will be our first album, and my fourth production credit. It's sounding very hot! Watch out
ladies!
Mar/04
Dub Trinity is presently in the studio recording our debut full length album. Chet Singh is the poet while I am laying down the phat bass, guitar and keys and
the ever so present Greg Roy playing the beats. Here's hoping it gets down by fall. I have started my next play iwth many talented actors sharing the stage
with me. The play is 'Mother Courage and her Children' which was written by Bertolt Brechs. The same genius who wrote 'Three Penny Opera'.
Feb/04
Arbor Theatre has hired me to play the role of Talbert, a Louisiana slave struggling with the freedom through the underground railroad. The play is written by
Ed Schroeter and is entitled 'Freedom for All!". This will be performed in public schools throughout Ontario.
Jan/04
I have just signed on with an acting agency in Toronto, McGuin & Associates. I am patting myself on the back. This is quite an accomplishment for me
especially considering I still have had no luck with musical representation. Oh well. I look forward to seeing what this year has in store for me!
2003
Oct/03
Beau's been back in Canada for a few months now, and hasn't wasted any time getting back into the groove.
Beau spent the summer acting in a 4th Line Theatre play entitled 'Attrition' which garnered rave reviews.
July/03
Beau's been in Europe during the past few months, promoting 'from here to east city'. We have posted a few photos from one of his gigs in Tilburg, The
Netherlands - many thanks to Louis Brands for the beautiful pix! Beau will be returning to Canadian soil in a mere week's time, so stay tuned for more info!
March/03
New look for BeauDixon.com! We've funked it up a bit 'round here, friends, so sit back and enjoy! You can now purchase 'from here to east city' with no
hassles using PayPal's on-line credit card form!
New photos have been added to the Images section, and listen to some sounds on the 'from here to east city' album in The Music section. Plus, lyrics are
available to read!
Beau is currently promoting 'from here to east city' in Europe - check out current Concert Listings to find out where he's at!
2002
Sept /02
Beau had his Toronto CD Release Party for 'from here to east city' on September 17th at the Revival Bar.
July /02
Beau & his band will be playing live on CityTV's Breakfast Television Monday, July 22nd, 7-9am! So make sure you tune in before you start your day!
Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for Beau's upcoming gig at Harbourfront on July 27th @ 9:30pm, as part of the "Kick Up Your Heels" dance theme
fest.
Apr /02
Website updates, including a new look for Multimedia (new photos!).
Beau has a new album coming out, entitled 'from here to east city'. Stay tuned for more info!
Jan /02
Beau will be playing every Thursday at the 2nd Floor Lounge in Peterborough, as well as every Friday with King Cordova.
Multimedia section is unveiled!
2001
Nov /01
Note from webmaster: the new BeauDixon.com is unleashed! Not everything is completed, but soon shall be.
Oct /01
Beau assists fellow songwriter Mike Hopkins with production on his new Cd 'THE FORMULA' soon to be released in the new year. Beau also co-produces
another DUB TRINITY ep which was recorded at Tallkorn Studios located just outside Killaloe Ont.
Sept /01
Finally! Only six months behind schedule! Recording begins for Beau's second solo CD. Greg Roy (drummer) and Rob White ( bass) travel with Beau to
Ottawa and begin the bed tracks at Dave Draves legendary Little Bullhorn Studio. Cd is expected to be released in march 2002. Fingers crossed!
August /01
DUB TRINITY complete live recording EP and prepare for Peterborough Folk Festival. Their live performance will feature Toronto dub poet Debbie Young and
local guitarist Dave Tough (Slips and the High Fives, The Weak Knees).
July /01
With only four months of live performing under their belts, one of Beau's side projects prepare for a live recording. The band is called 'DUB TRINITY'. Beau
Dixon plays bass and Greg Roy on drums and Dan Devillo on guitar.
June /01
Beau enjoyed his directorial debut with Trans Canada Nissan while Peter took control of Production. All four commercials were aired through remaining
hockey season and basketball playoffs. Great work boys!
May /01
Beau and Peter once again join creative forces for television commercials! They wrote four scripts and presented them to Trans Canada Nissan. Nissan
gladly approved and shooting began promptly. Four commercials were shot in one day!
April /01
Humanwave Records and World Vision release CD compilation and music video nationwide while receiving great reviews and gracious donations.
CD contains songs from independent up and coming Canadian artists (humanwaverecords.com).
Mar /01
Twenty-two year old recording artist 'BRIDGET' sings and performs 'NO HUNGRY CHILDREN', the title track for World Visions '30 Hour Famine' CD
compilation. MuchMusic broadcasts video for one straight week.
Feb /01
Beau and Peter Brown -executive producer for Humanwave Records- support World Vision by writing, producing and directing music video for their '30
HOUR FAMINE' CD compilation entitled 'NO HUNGRY CHILDREN'.
Jan /01
Beau is presently touring the west coast as keyboard player for Alberta's R&B funk band 'House of Payne'. He will also be doing solo shows in B. C. and
Saskatchewan. When he returns from his thirty day tour he will begin to record his next solo album at his home base recording studio called Davinci.
October '09
Rehearsals are underway for HAMLET IN A HURRY. Beau will be playing Claudius the King. This is his first crack at Shakespeare. Pure poetry! Every Friday
at Prince Of Wales Public School in Peterborough Beau has been teaching drama to grade seven and eights. It has been very inspiring. Watch out for his
next children's play planned to be produced in May of 2010. Yikes! Right around the corner!
September '09
Starting production on a new play for First Year Trent Students, written by Beau Dixon, Phil Oakley and Meagh Culkeen. Very excited with the cast! Show runs
Sept. 7-10th. Beau is pleased to have great musicians playing with him at The Peterborough Jazz Festival. Chris Smirnios (Drums), Zak Colbert (Bass),
Bunny (Sax) came all the way from Kingston to kick out the jams at The Spill Friday Sept. 11th. Thanks to all those who came out! Many people came out for
Artsweek and witnessed the participants of Rock 'n' Soul Camp 2009 put on a show in Millineum Park. It was a fantastic day and great support!
August '09
I just performed at Peterborough's Festival Of Lights at Del Crary Park and the turn out was fabulous. Eleven of my favourite musicians joined me on stage
for a joyous evening of music. Rob Phillips and Aaron Hoffman on keyboards, Andrew Affleck on bass, Michael Beauclerc on Drums, Mike Graham on guitar,
Scotty 'Blaze' McPherson on percussion, Marlow Bork on Trumpet, Tom 'Hojo' Reader on Trombone with Mike Skinner on Sax, along with Kirstin Addis and
Chelsey Bennett on backup vocals. The show was video taped by Ray Henderson and An Kosurko and recorded and mixed by Andy Pryde. Thank you to
EVERYONE who took part as a volunteer or as a spectator. It was quite the party! I'm looking forward to releasing a CD in the winter of brand new material.
Here's hoping!.....
July '09
I've been enjoying the summer with the 4th Line cast during their production of 'The Right Road To Pontypool'. Working as sound designer on the farm has
been a real treat. While spending time on the farm I've been running the Rock 'n' Soul Music Camp out of my home studio. It's been alot of fun teaching
songwriting to a group of talented teenagers! I'll be leading two more sessions in August.
June '09
Parents & kids... I'm offering 3 sessions of "Rock 'N' Soul Music Camp" this summer. Click here for all the details & registration info!
Just to give you the bad news.....I think the LA LAKERS are going to take the series. Just for your information!
Alas, this is my first summer in a long time that I have not been on the 4th Line farm doing theatre. I'm rather sad, but trying to make the best of it by catching
up with unfinished business. Like, finishing my solo album. I shall not talk about it anymore until it's complete. Tonight I start my solo funk show at a new
club in Peterborough called KUBO located on George St. If you're living in Peterborough - or passing through - I encourage you to check this place out.
Especially on a Thursday night, when I'll be creating magic with a drum machine and microphone!
May '09
The shows have begun and the turn outs have been fair. I'm now travelling back and forth from Peterborough to Port Hope to do the shows while continuing
my teaching. Here's hoping for better turn outs for the next weekend!.....
Finished the show with a fairly big bang. Man, it's hard to get people out to see some good theatre. Especially when they've never heard of the play. Oh well.
Job well done folks!
I treated myself to a solo gig in Montreal at The Yellow Door. It's the oldest coffee house in Canada. What an honour! Some great friends came to hear some
original music. I had a surprise by an old friend, Jeremy Fisher, who recently moved to Montreal. If you've never heard his music I encourage you to go out
and purchase 'Goodbye Blue Monday'. It's worth it!
April '09
I've been living in Port Hope for the past while rehearsing extensively for 'The Woolgatherer'. This two hander is amazing! Alot of lines. Intense. If you've never
been to beautiful downtown Port Hope I encourage you to go and visit the wonderful Capitol Theatre. Great staff and a gorgeous building.
March '09
I am sad to say that I have left the dub-reggae band DUB TRINITY. After forming the band with drummer Greg Roy and rocking the province for over seven
years with dubbing grooves on bass, keys and vocals, I have finally stepped down to pursue other goals and dreams. Farewell dubsters! It was fun while it
lasted....
Check out a live vid we just posted on youtube with me and the band at Showplace back in September '08. Bridget Foley is featured on backup vocals. She
sounds hot!
February '09
Hey guys and dolls! I finished a wonderful production of HAIR in Port Hope at Capitol Theatre and I'm getting ready to jump into rehearsals for a show called
'THE WOOLGATHERER' by William Mastrosimone. It's an intense two act play with just two actors and alot of drama. I hope you look out for it when it comes
to Capitol Theatre the first week of May. I'm very proud of it. Also, I'm starting to book the summer full of gigs and looking forward to finishing my recordings.
Not sure what I'm gonna do with them. Hopefully put out a greatest hits with some new gems!
January '09
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate NEW YEARS with Beau and Michael at The Holiday Inn. It gets more fun every year!
Now that the holidays are taken care of, Beau is getting ready to cast and direct two of his one-act plays for Black History Month in February. One will be
produced in Toronto with Heritage Pavilion Stage entitled 'Freedom Bells', and the other - which is entitled 'Other Peoples Heaven' - will be produced in
Peterborough with Ray Henderson and Arbor Theatre. For more information contact either of these theatre companies by clicking onto their websites.
Along with Beau doing some playwriting, he is acting in the musical HAIR in Port Hope with the Northumberland Players at the Capitol Theatre. He is excited
to be back since his last acting debut with the company stripping as the character 'Horse' in THE FULL MONTY. He is once again working with a wonderful
cast. He is also thrilled to be directing a small cast in Warkworth preparing for the brilliant play 'Steel Magnolias' set to be performed in April. Keep checking
his website for ticket info.
2008
November '08
The cold chill is coming and just in time to cuddle by the fire and listen to the brand new Youth Emergency Shelter Christmas compilation officially being
released November 17th in Peterborough. Very exciting! thanks to all the musicians who helped out with the project. Another item you can add to your
Christmas wish list is The Lair Of Sleeping Panthers and their new CD I just finished mixing last week! Finally, after a year of putting up with their hootin'
and hollerin'! Seriously though, it's a hot album! Just finished a gig with Paul McLeod and Lucas Stagg. Two brilliant songwriters who have played with
hundreds of great artists. St. James Players is in the middle of their second week of West Side Story here at Peterborough Showplace Center. It's been a
wonderful experience directing and I can't wait to see what becomes of these fine young actors in the years to come!
October '08
The Christmas Compilation for Youth Emergency Shelter is finally done! Yippee! Can't wait to see it at a store near you. Please go out and purchase it as a
Christmas gift. Your family and friends will thank you for it. Great tracks by local artists. Some are originals, and some are covers. But, most of it is sung to
the tune of Christmas cheer! Check out artists such as Rick Fines, Dianne Latchford and Jean Greig, Dub Trinity, The Conestokers and yours truly SLIPS.
But, there's many more. See www.HomeForChristmasCD.ca for more info.
September '08
Started rehearsals for The West Side Story. It's a big cast with a lot of talent. Can't wait to sink my teeth into it. Recording a great female songwriter named
Deanna Hergert. Watch out for her CD to be finished in a month or two. Finishing up a recording of a local band called The Lair Of Sleeping Panthers.
Some members from The Silver Hearts started up this new band and their tunes are a cross between The Velvet Underground, The Jam and Vaudeville
music... something like that. It's taken almost a year to finish, but it's almost complete. I'm excited about the one-act play I'm acting in with local veteran An
Kosurko. It's a two-hander called 'Necropolis'. If you're in Peterborough at the end of September during ARTSWEEK try to make it to SHOWPLACE on
George St.
August '08
Finished another great summer at 4th Line Theatre with Robert Winslow's futuristic western 'The Last Green Hill'. I'm in Nova Scotia playing sweet reggae/
soul with my buddies The Hopping Penguins. Played music on the docks and watched the boat races all weekend in Chester, Nova Scotia. I love the east
coast. To all the new friends I made out there, thanks for such a great time! Hope to see you again soon!
July '08
Enjoying my time out on the 4th Line farm performing as the villain Sheriff Buck in the futuristic sci-fi western 'The Last Green Hill', written by Robert Winslow.
Slips 'n' The High Fives just finished an all ages show at The Gordon Best Theatre in front of a packed crowd. Thanks for coming out everybody! The
Peterborough Ribfest invited me to play this year. What a blast! I played two hours of all original music with an ALL STAR band backing me up. Mike
Graham on guitar, Curtis Cronkwright on drums, Rob Phillips on keys and Andrew Affleck on bass. Check out the new photos. I'm producing a handful of
local artists and very excited about completing them just in time for a tour in Nova Scotia with 'The Hopping Penguins', Canada's longest running touring ska
/ reggae / funk band. Well-okay ... maybe RUSH has toured longer - but they're not funky ... and they definitely don't do ska reggae too well. Soooo ... if you're
out in Nova Scotia, look us up at a pub near you!
June '08
Rehearsals are underway for "The Last Green Hill" out at 4th Line. Great to be back at the farm. Recording sessions continue for the Christmas CD. We're
making progress...
May '08
Thanks to everyone who came out to audition for West Side Story. What a turnout! Looks like it will be a great show this fall. In other news, recording
sessions have begun for the Christmas Benefit CD. Will spring ever get here?
April '08
I'll be directing West Side Story for St. James Players this fall. Auditions are happening in May. See stjamesplayers.com for all the audition info you'll need.
March '08
Busy with gigs, studio recording sessions (listen to some samples) and rehearsals for JC Superstar. Looking forward to getting the show up and running at
the end of this month...
January/February '08
Click here to see some photos and to read about the Benefit Concert "One Love" which was held at Showplace on January 27, 2008.
(from Peterborough This Week - January 28, 2008) Full PTW "Beau Dixon Benefit at Showplace" Photo Gallery click here.
For more coverage some great shots by Snap Peterborough, click here.
Letter to the Editor - February 20, 2008
Peterborough Examiner
Dixon says 'thanks'
I am privileged and humbled by the response of fellow musicians and artists, friends and colleagues
during a time of despair. On Jan. 14, after being robbed and beaten I believed I was ruined;
I could not envision a recovery. The gathering of the community through encouraging words, helpful visits,
supportive calls and assistance contributed to my healing. I was unable to perform, teach, compose,
record or produce for over two weeks. The benefit concert and other donations have been a blessing. Your
generosity has covered my financial losses beyond needs or expectations, for which I am deeply grateful.
The outpouring of care has been profound. Your determination to make a statement of unity in celebrating
Peterborough and denouncing crime in this community has been inspiring. I am in the process of
researching organizations who work with, or in support of, troubled youth. I am committed to giving
in that direction; whether it be in time, money or talent. I thank all of you. I thank Peterborough.
Beau Dixon
2007
Dec'07
'Tis the season! Doing some Christmas shows ... hope to see you out there sometime ... Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone!
Nov'07
Playing lots of gigs, recording at the studio, prepping for the Toronto debut of my 2 plays in January - wow.
Oct '07
Hey ... the Studio open house was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came to check it out. (Special thanks to Lisa at blackhoney for catering.) We're open for
business and getting busier every day!
Sept '07
For those of you who will be in the Peterborough area on Sunday September 9th, please drop by my new studio for an open house. It's located at 189 Lake
St. between George and Aylmer St. (two blocks from the Art Gallery). Festivities happen from 5-7pm. Hope to see you there!
Aug '07
Enjoying another wonderful summer at the farm with the 4th Line cast! Come and check out the show before it's sold out. My website is looking fabulous with
many thanks to my web mistress Dianne Latchford. Casting for my two plays is happening in Toronto. Very excited!
July '07
Busy, busy, busy ... attended Suzuki music teaching workshop in Kingston - inspiring. Started rehearsals at 4th Line Theatre for the summer season.
Launching my newly revamped website. Exciting stuff!
June '07
Moved into my new place! Working on "The Sound Kitchen" studio setup. I'll keep you all posted on the progress.
May '07
Check out my clips from the Showplace live performance celebrating the release of the "Peterborough's Rock 'n' Roll Roots" DVD documentary.
Find the clips on the Media page.
April '07
Touring with Jeremy Fisher, Tomi Swick and Simon Wilcox. Havin' a blast on the tour bus. Keep on glockin'...!.
March '07
My one-act play "Once A Flame" had its debut performance ... now it's heading out on a tour of Ontario.
February '07
Enjoying a great month working at Capitol Theatre, Port Hope acting in the musical production of "The Full Monty" by Northumberland Players.
January '07
Happy New Year everybody! This year is going to be a fun filled fantastic journey. Completed my second play entitled 'ONCE A FLAME'. Soon to be
produced by Heritage Pavilion Stage and directed by Phil Oakley.
2006
Happy New Year's everybody! this year is going to be a fun filled fantastic journey with Beau and the gang. He has finally completed his second play entitled
'ONCE A FLAME'. Soon to be produced by Heritage Pavilion Stage and directed by Phil Oakley. Click on to their website to get more info on where to see this
much talked about one-act play.
DECEMBER '06
You may be wondering if you saw Beau on a Pepsi commercial for TSN sports.... You are correct! It wasn't a fake. It was the real deal. In a few weeks we
should have an attachment for you to click on to and you'll be able to view for yourself. In the meantime, go to you tube and see Beau Dixon perform with the
legendary band HOT PISS. They do a great rendition of Freedom '76 by WEEN.
NOVEMBER '06
Beau just directed a play for Arbor Theatre entitled 'Forgotten Mercy' written by local playwright Ryan Kerr. It will be performed publicly Nov. 2nd and then
touring throughout the month of November at selected public schools and high schools throughout central Ontario.
St. James Player's is launching the production of Fiddler On The Roof at Showplace and yours truly is playing bass in the orchestra pit and acting as the
russian constable on stage. Believe it or not!
OCTOBER '06
Hey guys! Beau here. I just saw Randy Newman in concert in Toronto. Wow. I didn't think I would enjoy him that much. But Bob Dylan was right.....He is one of
the greatest songwriters of our generation! Don't forget to check out Kevin Breit and Sisters Euclid every Monday night at The Orbit Room in Toronto. It'll be
the best Monday night of your life!
AUGUST '06
King Cordova is slated to do a one night only reunion show at The Red Dog. We are very excited to have Phil Emond back as guitar slinger for another
glorious night of sex rock! Phil has been in Hong Kong for the past year and a half and will be returning to Asia once the night is through. We miss you
already babe!
Don't forget to see the last week run of 4th Line's second play of the summer called The Art Of Silent Killing, written by Shane Peacock and directed by Kim
Blackwell. Beau Dixon is controlling the musical end on stage. Who know, someday he'll be musical director for that fine establishment.....
JULY '06
4th Line Theatre is coming to an end with their first of two shows for the summer. The first one, back by popular demand....Doctor Barnardo's Children was
sold out for another full year! A record breaking summer for 4th Line theatre. Congratulations!
JUNE '06
Beau will be performing at Del Cary Park as part of the Beatles tribute show with Barry Haggarty as musical director. Beau has joined a new band as
drummer for a local rock group which goes by the name of THE LAIR OF SLEEPING PANTHERS. A couple of the members are in the well known group THE
SILVER HEARTS.
MAY '06
Beau and Greg are very excited about the possibility of recording and producing spoken word dub poet Afua Cooper's latest album. Pre-recording has gone
under way and the tracks sound good! In the meantime, St. James Player's Production of Oliver, directed by Beau Dixon finished with flying colours and
raised quite alot of money for charity. St. James Player's and Beau now jump into the return of Slainte', the irish musical.
APRIL '06
Beau went to New York for his big audition for the production of 'Three Mo' Tenors'. He had a wonderful time gigging while he was down there and met up
with his buddies Mark Mclean www.markmclean.com and Chris Brown www.chrisandkate.com  Thanks a bunch boys for showing Beau a good time!
Come and see St. James Players production of 'Oliver Twist' diercted by...Yes, the one and only Beau Dixon! His third directing gig for 2006. He's off to a
good start this year. Beau is having a blast and is expecting sold out crowds for this event. So book your tickets now at St. James Church located at Aylmer
St. and Romaine in Peterborough Ontario. Show is running from April 27th and 28th 7pm and April 29th and 30th 2pm. Fun for the whole family!
MAR '06
Beau is directing his first one act play presented by Heritage Pavilion Stage entitled 'And Freedom For All'. There will be a public performance on March 6th
at the Gordon Best Theatre. To order tickets contact Heritage Pavilion Stage by going to their website www.heritagepavilionstage.ca.
FEB '06
Beau has completed his first one act play entitled 'From Here To Africville' about a troublemaker kid named Dooey who meets a baptist minister and is
given a second chance by doing community service in the slums of Africville. While spending time there Dooey is befriended by a fiery black girl named Eva.
The 'Reverend' and Eva teach Dooey about discipline through the skills of boxing and the early teaching methods of George Dixon, the first black champion
to gain a title. The play will be performed through throughout the month of February in central Ontario. Order it on DVD by clicking onto our contact window.
JAN '06
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! For those of you that missed SLIPS AND THE HIGH FIVES at the Red Dog Tavern on Dec.31st. You can check them out on Valentine's
Day and every Thursday in the summer starting in May!
2005
DEC '05
Arbor Theatre and Misfits Production presents 'The Pied Piper' musical written by Beau Dixon and Ray Henderson. What a wonderful experience Beau had
working with all those talented kids. We shall see some rising stars in the next few years, that's for sure! Come and get your tickets and see the show
everyone's been talking about! This Christmas will be a musical adventure for all you young ones...and parents too! Watch out for the rats!
NOV '05
SLAINTE! The Irish musical presented by St. James Players will be at Showplace Theatre in Peterborough for only four performances (Nov. 17th-20th). This
show is amazing! You should definitely check it out. They will be remounting it in the summer of 2006 in Lindsay if you don't get a chance to see it this time
around. Beau will be playing guitar in the orchestra pit.
OCT '05
Check out Heritage Pavilion Stage production of 'Shadow Of Genius' written by Ed Schroeter featuring Beau Dixon as private Stephen O'Brien. They will be
performing at a school near you for the month of October.
SEPT '05
Beau is performing in David Bateman's play entitled 'Canadian Vaudeville' produced by 4th Line Theatre at Peterborough's Heritage Museum. The play will
be celebrating Canada's entertainment industry in the 1800's. Performance will be one day, free admission.
AUGUST '05
Peterborough Folk Festival time. Dub Trinity played two gigs without Greg on drums. It was kinda weird not having Greg there. It goes to show that the
message lives on. Music is about the message!
JULY '05
HAPPY CANADA DAY! I'm looking forward to performing at Del Cary Park with Terry Gueil and the bunch here in Peterborough. Rehearsals start up for this
summer production of 'Doctor Barnardo's Children' and 'That Summer'.
JUNE '05
Hey guys! I'm really enjoying this mini-tour with D'bi Young! She just finished the production of Da Kink In My Hair acting beside Trey Anthony. She got a
couple of awards....Ya da ya da....Now, she's slamming her spoken word poetic punk out to the public turning it up to eleven with Greg Roy and me backing
her up on rhythm section. Which reminds me. Greg and I are working on another album with Chet Singh. We're doing it at my place so we're gonna take
some time. It'll be done next summer hopefully.
MAY'05
Look for Beau on channel 8 and Muchmusic. He's in a Kimono condom commercial. He's the guy in the red shirt.
APRIL'05
Getting ready for a huge benefit put together by Spiritwave. Fifteen kids will be singing their hearts out at the Alan Nunn theatre to raise money for third world
countries. We will attempt to raise enough money to build wells for Uganda and elsewhere.
MARCH'05
I'm enjoying a busy month playing drums in a jazz quartet with Curtis Dreidger who played in Alan Ginsberg's band back in the 70's along with a couple of
Trent professors. Long live Tony Williams.
2004
Sept/04
Wow! What a summer! I have lost contact with many of you and my heart is beating with the anticipation of seeing you at my next show. No, I did not drown in
the flood and I have not moved to a far off land where there is no cyberspace. I have merely been ... distracted? Oh, who am I kidding?! I am horrible with
News updates! But my wonderful and sexy webmistress has spanked me and saved me from the deep corners of my Thespian mind. Yes, I have been fully
immersed with theatre while trying to record remix and revitalize my musical prowess. I promise you, now that the summer is over, so is the theatre season
... until my next play ...
I look forward to pestering you with many updates in the future. Yes, not only with music gigs, but theatre ones too. And, the best news is ... I finally have my
own computer! Yes it's true. I am now a man. No longer a boy, skipping to the public library or rushing to my mom's trying to squeeze in a google or two in
between the rinse cycle. I am my own entity, bathing in the digits of cyberspace! Thanks dad!
But seriously folks, this is a new beginning! Along with being hip on today's technology, I have just been awarded 'Emerging Artist of the Year' by the
Peterborough Folk Festival committee! That's right! They'll be taking me to the OCFF Conference in Guelph sometime in October, where I hope to woo
promoters and distinguished guests with my good looks and phat licks.
I hope to hear from you soon, and I promise I won't be a stranger!
Ciao for now, Beau 'Slips' Dixon
Aug/04
Farewell to Peter Brown at Davinci Marketing. Peter has been owner of Davinci for twelve years and will now be moving to Edmonton to spend more quality
time with the family and to pursue other musical endeavours. Theresa Foley and I will continue to produce award winning radio jingles and try to maintain
the excellence that Peter has achieved in the past. My heart goes out to you, Peter, and I thank you for the opportunity you have given me!
Meanwhile, 'Cavan Blazers' has begun and I'm trying to arrange music for three weddings this month!
July/04
The Dub Collective Festival was a pure success. It lasted for three days in Toronto. Dub poets from all around the world came to perform at The Rivoli and
other venues in the Big Smoke. Dub Trinity had the honour of backing up more than a dozen poets. We thank them all for coming from great distances to
participate and spread their gifted words of wisdom. And we thank those who showed up to support them!
June/04
Here it is! Summer! That means it's back to 4th Line Theatre! That's right, thirteen (13) full weeks of nothing but acting. I'll be tackling two plays this year. The
first one is 'Crow Hill: Telephone Play'. I play seven different characters. Very difficult to pull off, but I'm up for the challenge. The second play is 'Cavan
Blazers', and I'm looking forward to this one. I'll be playing Justice Jon Knowlson. This one is about the rivalry between the Catholic and Protesants who fight
over land settlement in the township of Cavan. I play the land owner who sells the land to the Catholics. Check out the website: 4thlinetheatre.on.ca
May/04
Here's something you mind find amusing. Beau Dixon ... playing an Irish rebel! Sort of a pre-cursor to the IRA. He's the leader of the White Boy Gang in Cork
City, Ireland. And his name is ... 'Captain Midnight'. This is a very interesting play about Irish immigaration during the 1800s. It's called 'Artifice and Artifacts'
written by Ed Schroeter.
April/04
The Distractions (formerly the Clifftones) are presently recording at Sound on Sound Studios. I play bass and keys along with some backup vocals. The chief
songwriter is Warren Cliff (hence the Clifftones). He played with such bands as 'Joe's Funeral', 'The Nines', and 'Weep Tile'. Matt Gpaerd (drummer for Hot
Piss) and Dave Tough (Silver Hearts) complete the line up. This will be our first album, and my fourth production credit. It's sounding very hot! Watch out
ladies!
Mar/04
Dub Trinity is presently in the studio recording our debut full length album. Chet Singh is the poet while I am laying down the phat bass, guitar and keys and
the ever so present Greg Roy playing the beats. Here's hoping it gets down by fall. I have started my next play iwth many talented actors sharing the stage
with me. The play is 'Mother Courage and her Children' which was written by Bertolt Brechs. The same genius who wrote 'Three Penny Opera'.
Feb/04
Arbor Theatre has hired me to play the role of Talbert, a Louisiana slave struggling with the freedom through the underground railroad. The play is written by
Ed Schroeter and is entitled 'Freedom for All!". This will be performed in public schools throughout Ontario.
Jan/04
I have just signed on with an acting agency in Toronto, McGuin & Associates. I am patting myself on the back. This is quite an accomplishment for me
especially considering I still have had no luck with musical representation. Oh well. I look forward to seeing what this year has in store for me!
2003
Oct/03
Beau's been back in Canada for a few months now, and hasn't wasted any time getting back into the groove.
Beau spent the summer acting in a 4th Line Theatre play entitled 'Attrition' which garnered rave reviews.
July/03
Beau's been in Europe during the past few months, promoting 'from here to east city'. We have posted a few photos from one of his gigs in Tilburg, The
Netherlands - many thanks to Louis Brands for the beautiful pix! Beau will be returning to Canadian soil in a mere week's time, so stay tuned for more info!
March/03
New look for BeauDixon.com! We've funked it up a bit 'round here, friends, so sit back and enjoy! You can now purchase 'from here to east city' with no
hassles using PayPal's on-line credit card form!
New photos have been added to the Images section, and listen to some sounds on the 'from here to east city' album in The Music section. Plus, lyrics are
available to read!
Beau is currently promoting 'from here to east city' in Europe - check out current Concert Listings to find out where he's at!
2002
Sept /02
Beau had his Toronto CD Release Party for 'from here to east city' on September 17th at the Revival Bar.
July /02
Beau & his band will be playing live on CityTV's Breakfast Television Monday, July 22nd, 7-9am! So make sure you tune in before you start your day!
Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for Beau's upcoming gig at Harbourfront on July 27th @ 9:30pm, as part of the "Kick Up Your Heels" dance theme
fest.
Apr /02
Website updates, including a new look for Multimedia (new photos!).
Beau has a new album coming out, entitled 'from here to east city'. Stay tuned for more info!
Jan /02
Beau will be playing every Thursday at the 2nd Floor Lounge in Peterborough, as well as every Friday with King Cordova.
Multimedia section is unveiled!
2001
Nov /01
Note from webmaster: the new BeauDixon.com is unleashed! Not everything is completed, but soon shall be.
Oct /01
Beau assists fellow songwriter Mike Hopkins with production on his new Cd 'THE FORMULA' soon to be released in the new year. Beau also co-produces
another DUB TRINITY ep which was recorded at Tallkorn Studios located just outside Killaloe Ont.
Sept /01
Finally! Only six months behind schedule! Recording begins for Beau's second solo CD. Greg Roy (drummer) and Rob White ( bass) travel with Beau to
Ottawa and begin the bed tracks at Dave Draves legendary Little Bullhorn Studio. Cd is expected to be released in march 2002. Fingers crossed!
August /01
DUB TRINITY complete live recording EP and prepare for Peterborough Folk Festival. Their live performance will feature Toronto dub poet Debbie Young and
local guitarist Dave Tough (Slips and the High Fives, The Weak Knees).
July /01
With only four months of live performing under their belts, one of Beau's side projects prepare for a live recording. The band is called 'DUB TRINITY'. Beau
Dixon plays bass and Greg Roy on drums and Dan Devillo on guitar.
June /01
Beau enjoyed his directorial debut with Trans Canada Nissan while Peter took control of Production. All four commercials were aired through remaining
hockey season and basketball playoffs. Great work boys!
May /01
Beau and Peter once again join creative forces for television commercials! They wrote four scripts and presented them to Trans Canada Nissan. Nissan
gladly approved and shooting began promptly. Four commercials were shot in one day!
April /01
Humanwave Records and World Vision release CD compilation and music video nationwide while receiving great reviews and gracious donations.
CD contains songs from independent up and coming Canadian artists (humanwaverecords.com).
Mar /01
Twenty-two year old recording artist 'BRIDGET' sings and performs 'NO HUNGRY CHILDREN', the title track for World Visions '30 Hour Famine' CD
compilation. MuchMusic broadcasts video for one straight week.
Feb /01
Beau and Peter Brown -executive producer for Humanwave Records- support World Vision by writing, producing and directing music video for their '30
HOUR FAMINE' CD compilation entitled 'NO HUNGRY CHILDREN'.
Jan /01
Beau is presently touring the west coast as keyboard player for Alberta's R&B funk band 'House of Payne'. He will also be doing solo shows in B. C. and
Saskatchewan. When he returns from his thirty day tour he will begin to record his next solo album at his home base recording studio called Davinci.
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