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Artist Information

Biography

Not to be confused with Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), The James Clark Institute is the musical project for singer/songwriter/musician James Clark. James confronts the ghosts from his past and puts them to song, twisting and turning his own personal demons into witty, rootsy pop tunes.

In November 2011,The James Clark Institute released "Son Of A Sideshow", the 5 song cd ep follow up to 2008's "Sideshow Unattraction." Both are a theatrical, esoteric journey into a world of carnival illusion, heartbreak, melancholy wit and bitter double entendre. Upon the release of "Sideshow Unattraction", the CD charted on Canadian campus radio and was distributed by the american label, Not Lame Recordings until their sad demise in 2011.

2004’s ‘Home is Where the Heart Attack is’ received airplay on campus radio across Canada and charted in Ontario. Tracks from the CD also received airplay and widespread recognition on several internet radio stations. ‘The Worst Photograph Ever Taken Of Me’ hit #5 on MP3unsigned.com operating out of the U.K. and the CD reached #3 on the Pop Album charts of MP3.com.au based In Australia.

James Clark is joined by Michael Hussey, formerly of the iconic garage trio The Sin-Tones, on guitar; Brad Holy, drummer for Toronto singer/songwriter Amer Diab; and newest member Jennifer Lewis on bass and vocals. They are currently in pre production for new JCI recordings to be released in 2012.

CONTACT: James Clark
#304 - 55 Etta Wylie Rd.,
Toronto, ON M8V 3Z8
Canada
Ph: 416-259-5527
Email:clartoons@gmail.com

Instrumentation

James Clark - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Michael Hussey - Guitar
Gord Fynes - Drums
Jennifer Lewis - Vocals, Bass

Discography

'Splinter In The Soul' - digital only single released June 2010.
'Sideshow Unattraction - released May 2008.
- charted on Canadian college radio in 2008.
'Home is Where the Heart Attack is' - released October 2004.
- charted on Canadian college radio in 2005.
- hit #3 on the pop charts @ MP3.com.au
- 'The Worst Photograph Ever Taken of Me' reached #5 on MP3unsigned.com.

Audio

Splinter In The Soul
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Buckle In The Road
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Box Of You
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A Terrible Beauty
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The World I Used To Live In
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Lake Monona Last Night
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Kangaroo
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Monstrous
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Sleeping In My Favourite Shirt
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Lyrics

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JCI NXNE Highlights - June 17th 2011.

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Press

"Sideshow Unattraction" Attraction [+ Show ]

"On Sideshow Unattraction, James Clark, namesake singer-songwriter for Toronto folk-rock outfit The ...
"Sideshow Unattraction" Attraction 2 [+ Show ]

"...a witty, concise and sometimes acerbic lyricist with moving, memorable and often hilarious songs...
At Last! [+ Show ]

Brilliantly written acoustic born alternative pop/rock songs expertly performed with little touches...
Home is Where the Heart Attack is [+ Show ]

Clark's deceptively merry way of relaying (his) stories feels like a catch-up with a lovely offbeat ...

Setlist

Enough original material for three 45 minute sets plus a few surprises.

Home Again
House For Sale
No One Like Me
Screwed On Right
The Worst Photograph Ever Taken Of Me
Bud and Lou
Crawl and Creep
Sleeping In My Favourite Shirt
Lake Monona Last Night
Chalk Outline
Kangaroo
Bettie Page Rides a Donkey
Box Of You
Big Shoes To Fill
The World I Used To Live In
Nonetheless Happy
I Wonder Where You Are Tonight Jennie Lee
Monstrous
Splinter In The Soul
Pacific Coast Heavy Weight Champ 1951
(Here In The) Red Room
And Your Bird Can Sing (Beatles)
Cry Baby Cry (Beatles)
Circles (Les Fluer Des Lys)
Maggie's Farm (Bob Dylan)
Ballad of Hollis Brown
(Bob Dylan)
If You Gotta Go, Go Now (Bob Dylan)
Understand Your Man (Johnny Cash)

Basic Requirements

Calendar

Past Dates | Upcoming Dates

Date	Time	Venue	City
Jun 7, 2012 Thursday	8:00 PM	The Central	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo set w/ John Palubski and Claude Kent.

Date	Time	Venue	City
May 24, 2012 Thursday	9:30 PM	The Sister	, ON, CA
opening for the jimmyriggers.
May 24, 2012 Thursday	8:00 PM	The Drake Underground	Toronto, ON, CA
Bob Dylan 71st Birthday Show. Solo set.
Mar 20, 2012 Tuesday	8:00 PM	Graffiti's Bar & Grill	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo performance.
Mar 15, 2012 Thursday	8:00 PM	Slacks	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo performance.
Nov 17, 2011 Thursday	10:00 PM	Not My Dog	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo set.
Nov 10, 2011 Thursday	10:15 PM	The Rivoli	Toronto, ON, CA
Oct 29, 2011 Saturday	8:00 PM	The Only Cafe -	Toronto, ON, CA
Full band performance w/ Muscle Souls
Sep 24, 2011 Saturday	12:30 PM		CA
Shop The Shore Festival - Lakeshore Blvd/Seventh Street, Etobicoke, ON Solo Performance - 12:30 pm - 1:00pm
Jul 30, 2011 Saturday	8:00 PM	Mariposa le Café	Montreal , ON, CA
Solo Songwriter's Circle w/ David Pearce and Danielle Lebeau - Peterson. No Cover - PWYC!
Jul 26, 2011 Tuesday	9:00 PM	Graffiti's Bar & Grill	Toronto, ON, CA
45 minute solo set starting at 9pm.
Jun 17, 2011 Friday	10:00 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
NXNE SHOWCASE
Jun 9, 2011 Thursday	8:00 PM	The Gallery Studio and Cafe	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo Songwriter's Circle w/ Roger Zuraw and Peter Holmes. No Cover - PWYC!
Apr 5, 2011 Tuesday	8:00 PM	Napoca Restaurant	Mississauga, ON, CA
Port Credit Japan Fundraiser! All proceeds supporting the Canadian Red Cross efforts in the recovery of the Japan Earthquake & Tsunami that happened on March 11th. Showtime starts at 6:00pm. Also appearing: Duane Rutter, MayDay, Paul Malysa, Sonant Alchemy, Marianne Girard, Lava
Mar 31, 2011 Thursday	10:00 PM	The Local	Toronto, ON, CA
solo performance
Mar 19, 2011 Saturday	10:00 PM	The RockPile Bar and Nightclub	Etobicoke, ON, CA
Opening for Michael White and The White
Feb 24, 2011 Thursday	10:00 PM	Mitzis Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
Feb 1, 2011 Tuesday	8:00 PM	Gladstone Melody Bar	Toronto, ON, CA
Jan 28, 2011 Friday	10:00 PM	Press Club, Toronto	Toronto, ON, CA
Full Band Performance!
Dec 22, 2010 Wednesday	9:00 PM	The Fox and Fiddle	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo performance. Featured artist at the "Wednesdays Live at 1085" open stage.
Dec 11, 2010 Saturday	10:00 PM	Mitzis Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
Nov 27, 2010 Saturday	8:00 PM	The Gallery Studio and Cafe	Toronto, ON, CA
An all day music event.
Nov 18, 2010 Thursday	9:00 PM	The Rivoli	Toronto, ON, CA
Band showcase as part of The International Pop Overthrow Festival.
Nov 9, 2010 Tuesday	9:30 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo Show. Pay What You Can.
Oct 30, 2010 Saturday	9:00 PM	Graffiti's Bar & Grill	Toronto, ON, CA
A short solo set as part of the 'Songwriter's Unite' monthly showcase. Pay What You Can.
Oct 12, 2010 Tuesday	9:30 PM	The Local	Toronto, ON, CA
solo show w/TC Folkpunk
Sep 14, 2010 Tuesday	9:30 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
solo show
Sep 9, 2010 Thursday	10:00 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
Aug 3, 2010 Tuesday	10:00 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo performance opening for Sean Pinchin. No cover. PWYC.
Apr 29, 2010 Thursday	9:00 PM	The National Underground	New York, NY, US
Apr 22, 2010 Thursday	10:00 PM	C'est What	Toronto, ON, CA
w/John Allaires & Bill Toms.
Mar 6, 2010 Saturday	12:00 PM	Cadillac Lounge	Toronto, ON, CA
w/ The Von Drats
Feb 27, 2010 Saturday	9:00 PM	Graffiti's	Toronto, ON, CA
Short Solo "Songwriter's Unite" Showcase.
Feb 19, 2010 Friday	9:30 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
Boppa Do Down Records Showcase w/ The Von Drats and The Bon.
Jan 28, 2010 Thursday	10:00 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
w/The Foreign Films
Dec 16, 2009 Wednesday	9:30 PM	C'est What	Toronto, ON, CA
Dec 3, 2009 Thursday	10:00 PM	Momo's Bistro	Toronto, ON, CA
Nov 26, 2009 Thursday	9:30 PM	The Rivoli - International Pop Overthrow	Toronto, ON, CA
Oct 17, 2009 Saturday	10:00 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
full band performance w/ Stereo Spectacular 71 and Frank Makak
Sep 15, 2009 Tuesday	8:00 PM	The Legendary Red Rooster	Burlington, ON, CA
solo performance with Scottmandu.
Sep 3, 2009 Thursday	9:00 PM	Graffiti's Bar and Grill	Toronto, ON, CA
full band performance with SS71 opening.
Jul 28, 2009 Tuesday	10:00 PM	Bar St Laurent 2	Montreal, QC, CA
Solo Performance w/Scottmandu & Meadowsweet.
Jul 27, 2009 Monday	10:00 PM	Humphrey's On Bank	Ottawa, ON, CA
Solo Performance w/Scottmandu.
Jul 20, 2009 Monday	9:00 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo performance.
Jun 30, 2009 Tuesday	7:00 PM	The Legendary Red Rooster Cafe	Burlington, ON, CA
Solo set starting at 7 pm also featuring: Scottmandu; Monday Rose; Julie The Band; Frankie Whyte & The Dead Idols.
Jun 13, 2009 Saturday	9:00 PM	The Cameron House	Toronto, ON, CA
Songwriters Unite Showcase. Solo set shortly after 9 pm.
May 30, 2009 Saturday	9:30 PM	Graffiti's Bar and Grill	Toronto, ON, CA
Songwriters Unite Showcase.
May 23, 2009 Saturday	9:00 PM	Le Bistro De Paris	Montreal, QC, CA
w/ Frank Makak and TC Folkpunk.
Apr 3, 2009 Friday	10:00 PM	Mitzi's Sister	Toronto, ON, CA
w/ Sisters Of Mersey and The legendary Dirt Band.
Mar 4, 2009 Wednesday	10:00 PM	The Cameron Public House	Toronto, ON, CA
2 sets w/Clockwise opening.
Dec 7, 2008 Sunday	4:00 PM	Cadillac Lounge	Toronto, ON, CA
Songwriters Expo Christmas Bash and Fundraiser for METRAC. Solo Performance
Nov 26, 2008 Wednesday	8:00 PM	The Rivoli - (International Pop Overthrow Showcase)	Toronto, ON, CA
One incredible 20 minute set!
Nov 14, 2008 Friday	10:00 PM	The Cameron House	Toronto, ON, CA
opening for Clockwise
Nov 13, 2008 Thursday	10:00 PM	Cantina	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo set. Special guest of Gary Black & The Paypers.
Oct 8, 2008 Wednesday	9:30 PM	Rancho Relaxo - (Indie Week Showcase)	Toronto, ON, CA
Opening set for Indie Week.
Sep 14, 2008 Sunday	2:45 PM	Queen Street Art Crawl	Toronto, ON, CA
Full band showcase
Sep 12, 2008 Friday	10:00 PM	The Savannah Room	Toronto, ON, CA
w/ Jenn Foster and Dirt Farmer.
Aug 7, 2008 Thursday	9:00 PM	C'est What	Toronto, ON, CA
Opening for The Cunninghams.
Jun 14, 2008 Saturday	8:00 PM	Sunrise Records - 336 Yonge Street	Toronto, ON, CA
NXNE Instore Performance.
Jun 6, 2008 Friday	8:30 PM	Free Times Cafe	Toronto, ON, CA
solo show
May 23, 2008 Friday	10:00 PM	C'est What	Toronto, ON, CA
RECORD RELEASE LAUNCH!!! w/ special guest Jennifer Foster
Apr 18, 2008 Friday	10:00 PM	The Cadillac Lounge	Toronto, ON, CA
FULL BAND SHOWCASE!
Apr 5, 2008 Saturday	8:00 PM	The Moonshine Cafe	Oakville, ON, CA
Feb 29, 2008 Friday	10:00 PM	The Rivoli	Toronto, ON, CA
RCD Music Showcase
Feb 26, 2008 Tuesday	8:00 PM	C'est What	Toronto, ON, CA
A & R Tuesdays Acoustic Showcase
Feb 24, 2008 Sunday	4:00 PM	The Cadillac Lounge	Toronto, ON, CA
Songwriters Expo
Feb 7, 2008 Thursday	10:00 PM	The Rivoli	Toronto, ON, CA
RCD Music Showcase.
Feb 7, 2008 Thursday	8:00 PM	The Renaissance Cafe	Toronto, ON, CA
Gary 17's Winterflock IV.
Jan 8, 2008 Tuesday	8:00 PM	C'est What	Toronto, ON, CA
A & R Tuesdays
Nov 14, 2007 Wednesday	8:00 PM	The Moonshine Cafe	Oakville, ON, CA
Oct 19, 2007 Friday	9:00 PM	The Renaissance Cafe	Toronto, ON, CA
Sep 6, 2007 Thursday	10:00 PM	Cantina	Toronto, ON, CA
Solo set. Opening for Gary Black and The Paypers.
Jul 27, 2007 Friday	9:00 PM	The Legendary Red Rooster Cafe	Burlington, ON, CA
the james clark institute performs as a 4 piece band.
Jul 19, 2007 Thursday	8:00 PM	Healey's Road House	Toronto, ON, CA
Toronto Independent Music Awards Showcase.
Jun 29, 2007 Friday	10:00 PM	Laurinda's Bar	Bradford, ON, CA
3 sets starting at 10 pm.
Jun 16, 2007 Saturday	8:00 PM	The Moonshine Cafe	Oakville, ON, CA
w/Jon Brooks
Jun 1, 2007 Friday	10:00 PM	The Tranzac Club	Toronto, ON, CA
w/Jennifer Foster

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