…all mapped out for your convenience – in a Caddy, no less :)

NEWS FLASH! Calling all fans and friends of Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band Jim’s new album, the long-awaited JUNCTION ROAD is fast approaching release! Please join us on Friday, September 25, 2009 at The Cadillac Lounge, 1300 Queen Street West in Toronto and be part of the Live Performance Debut of the Music of Junction Road. This event is being filmed for the forthcoming simultaneous CD/DVD release.

Your audience participation is most appreciated. Grainne (backed by her full band) will open the evening followed by 2 complete performances of Junction Road by Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band.

Who: Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band / Grainne What: Live Performance Debut of the Music of Junction Road Where: Cadillac Lounge, 1300 Queen Street West, Toronto (416) 536-7717 When: Friday, September 25, 2009 Cost: $10.00 Doors: 9:00 pm Links: www.myspace.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliband www.myspace.com/grainneryan www.cadillaclounge.com

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AND DON’T FORGET! Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band will be performing September 19th & 20th at the 2009 RONCESVALLES POLISH FESTIVAL here in Toronto. Saturday (19th) @ South Stage (Pearson & Roncesvalles) - 4:00-5:00 pm / 6:15-7:15 pm Sunday (20th) @ North Stage (Howard Park & Roncesvalles) - 2:00-2:45 pm / 4:00-4:45 pm / 6:00-7:00 pm

Admission is FREE. Come on out (and have some pierogies too)

www.polishfestival.ca

Hope we see you there!

Jim & Andrea

End of August already!?! Wow.

But you know what that means….yup, Toronto’s Scotiabank Buskerfest in Support of Epilepsy Toronto is happening now through Sunday. Come on down, see the sights and let us entertain you.

• all scheduling is subject to change***

Jim Armstrong with The Sonic Deli Band Saturday, August 29th @ large stage #5 (Church St south of Front St E) – time: 11:30 – 2:15 pm

Jim Armstrong w/ Jeff Beauchamp Sunday, August 30th @ street pitch #M2 (NE corner of Church & Front Sts) – time: 4:00 – 6:30pm

Admission is by donation to Epilepsy Toronto at the gate and then in that time-honoured fashion, toss some money to the artists as they “pass the hat” to show your appreciation for all their amazing feats!

“Generally regarded as the last of the major festivals in the Toronto summer season, this year’s BUSKERFEST anticipates well over 500,000 spectators, and will feature eight stages and an eclectic array of street performers from across Canada, the US, England, Australia, Hungary, Sweden, the Netherlands, Argentina and Japan. Come and witness comedians, contortionists, musicians, magicians, sword swallowers, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists and a few other feats that no words can describe!” www.torontobuskerfest.com

FRONT STREET:Between Church and Jarvis, adjacent to the St. Lawrence Market. Includes Market Lane, Market Square, and Berczy Park.

Hope to see you there!

SPEAK Music, www.speak-music.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS

SONIC DELI PRESENTS FOURTH ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT FOR EPILEPSY TORONTO

- SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH, AT C’EST WHAT, 67 FRONT ST. EAST, DOORS AT 10:00 PM

TORONTO – FRIDAY, MAR 13TH 2009 – Sonic Deli Records presents the fourth annual benefit concert in support of Epilepsy Toronto. JIM ARMSTRONG AND THE SONIC DELI BAND will share the stage with SLEEPS SIX, on Saturday, March 28th at C’est What, 67 Front St. East. Doors at 10:00 pm and show starts at 10:30 pm. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 in advance by calling Andrea at Sonic Deli (416) 535-5896 or Nicole at Epilepsy TO (416) 964-9095. All proceeds will benefit Epilepsy Toronto, www.epilepsytoronto.org .

A non-profit community agency, Epilepsy Toronto is celebrating their 53rd Anniversary this March, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Independent record label, Sonic Deli Records and guest artists will show their support once again and help to bring that awareness to a wider audience with this fourth benefit concert.

THE ARTISTS:

The multi-faceted Jim Armstrong, who has had a life-long struggle with epilepsy himself, has had much success since Sonic Deli launched his solo debut Mudtown in May 2007, drawing comparisons to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Randy Bachman and Steve Earle. He has composed music for many independent feature and corporate films as well as television (including a song on episode nine of CBC’s prime time television series, MVP; The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives). Jim is currently finishing his new album, Junction Road, due for release this summer. Jim is backed by The Sonic Deli Band which includes Jeff Beauchamp (XMen, Vince Gill, Jason McCoy) on bass, drummer Alvin Lapp, (Buddy Guy, Goo Goo Dolls, The Jayhawks), and Phil Kane (Jeff Healey, Michael Buble), on lead guitar.

Sleeps Six was founded by singer-songwriter, Pauline Groen (keyboardist with The Tribe, among others). Pauline’s first album was 2002’s Nacre and the group’s second album; Late Enough is due out this year. Now wielding guitar in addition to keys, this powerful vocalist is joined on stage by band members Sev Micron on drums (Tulpa), lead guitarist Marc Ganetakos (Nelly Furtado) and Jim Field on bass (lead guitarist for Rhea’s Obsession).

WHO: Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band w/ Sleeps Six

WHAT: Fourth Annual Benefit Concert in support of Epilepsy Toronto

WHERE: C’est What, 67 Front St. East

WHEN: Saturday, March 28th – doors at 10:00pm, show at 10:30pm.

TICKETS: $10 in advance / $12 at the door – available by calling Andrea at Sonic Deli (416) 535-5896 or Nicole at Epilepsy TO (416) 964-9095

WEBSITES: www.epilepsytoronto.org

www.sonicdelirecords.com

www.myPPK.com/go/jimarmstrong.aspx

www.myspace.com/jimarmstrongsonicdeliband

www.sonicbids.com/sleepssix

www.myspace.com/sleepssix

Epilepsy Toronto provides professional counseling, employment assistance, support and self-help groups, educational workshops and conferences, as well as public awareness and advocacy services. For more information contact Nicole Nelson at Epilepsy Toronto at (416) 964-9095 or visit www.epilepsytoronto.org .

Epilepsy Toronto is a member of the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, An innovative partnership of epilepsy organizations across the country dedicated to the promotion of independence, quality of life, and full community participation of persons affected by epilepsy.

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For more information, photos, interviews, please contact:

Nicole Nelson Epilepsy Toronto www.epilepsytoronto.org nnelson@epilepsytoronto.org (416) 964-9095

Andrea Poulis Sonic Deli Records www.sonicdelirecords.com andrea.sonicdeli@sympatico.ca (416) 535-5896

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Beverly Kreller SPEAK Music www.speak-music.com bev@speak-music.com 416.922.3620

Hello Everyone:

Been a while since our last update and there is a lot of new stuff to tell you about – apologies for the length – but worth reading! Thank you :)

In this update: ValsList, IndieCan’s Best of 2008, Junction Road album, shows, 4th Annual Benefit Concert, All Along & more…….

Sonic Deli Records is pleased to announce that some of Jim Armstrong’s songs from the MUDTOWN album will be included in future play list recommendations from ValsList – play lists for busy people/’music concierge’ service

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING [about valslist]:

PINK FLOYD’S DAVID GILMOUR: “…immensely enjoy her rather eclectic mix of music…”

BOB LEFSETZ: “One of the music industry’s most influential analysts…” Washington Post) says about valslist: “We’re looking for more. Computers can’t tell us what we like, we need humans. Like Val…. A trusted site.”

CHICAGO MAGAZINE: “valslist is a haven for busy adults in search of great new tunes. Like a ‘music concierge’ valslist handpicks music that boomers will love and their kids will envy.”

_~ IndieCan Radio has included Jim Armstrong’s song, Hole In His Heart on their How Great Was ’08? Year in Review Part II (2008 In ReviewII #115)

With over 1 Million hits on their site every month, IndieCan features the best of Canadian independent bands and artists with a one-hour show every week – download, stream or listen. IndieCan is also in syndication on XM Satellite Channel 87 The Verge plus 7 more stations across Canada

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Jim Armstrong’s song, Hole In His Heart is included in the soundtrack of the award-winning, American independent comedy film, All Along.

_~ Upcoming Shows:

2/14/09 – Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band – Valentine’s Day (Feb 14th) at The Savannah Room, 294 College Street, Toronto, Ontario / (416) 975-0845 along with celebrated guitarist/singer songwriter, Sean Pinchin. Show: 10:00 pm / Cover: $5

2/20/09 – Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band at The Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr Street, Oakville, Ontario / (905) 844-2655 along with fabulous singer-songwriter, Grainne Ryan. Show: 9:00 pm / $7 Cover

3/28/09 – Sonic Deli Records’ presents The 4th Annual Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto at The C’est What? – 67 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario / (416) 867-9499

Each March during National Epilepsy Awareness Month in Canada, Sonic Deli Records’ and Jim Armstrong (who has epilepsy) hold a concert to help raise awareness for the organization, Epilepsy Toronto.

Jim Armstrong & The Sonic Deli Band headline with special guests, Sleep Six. Please join us for an entertaining and memorable evening of music in aid of a worthy cause on Saturday, March 28, 2009 Doors: 10:00 pm / (available soon) advance tickets $10 / $12 at the door _~ Jim Armstrong is currently in the studio producing and recording his forthcoming album, JUNCTION ROAD as well as producing and recording Jeff Beauchamp’s solo debut EP, ALONE and composing the score for Canton Film Studios’ Taste of Fear

Again, thanks for your time