L.A. Beat

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Ladies and gentlemen.... the elusive Dr. Pinkham is very proud to announce that after decades of research and numerous experiments conducted in his maritime laboratory, he has at long last perfected and patented a tuneful tincture, one hundred percent guaranteed effective to lift spirits and alleviate ailments of the weary mind and heavy heart. A consummate yet humble medical man, Dr. Pinkham has entrusted three of Canada's finest musicianers with the task of bringing his discovery to folks across the country with an oldtyme traveling variety show featuring the finest distillation of authentic roots music. Ukulele bluesman Manitoba Hal, trad-warbler Allison Brown and saucy chanteuse Leah Morise will present evenings of folk, blues, and country music showcasing both traditional material and original songs as they traverse Canada's highways from Moonstone, Ontario to Hope, British Columbia through June and July of 2010.

The trio of songsters bring Dr. Pinkham's until now "secret serum" to audiences astonished by its powerful healing effects; a tonic exceptionally effectual on the ears, mind, heart and soul...! Dr. Pinkham does not subscribe to quackery; trust Manitoba Hal, Allison Brown and Leah Morise as they bring his musical medicinals to your town!