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The Branch...and Texas Grill!

The Branch Restaurant has become what it was probably always meant to be — The Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill. Come on out and help us celebrate the Lone Star State with some of our real Texas BBQ, or your favourite Tex-Mex or even Cajun or Southern foods favourites...

Don't worry, the Branch is still the same old Kemptville Restaurant in more ways than not with our pride in choosing local and organic foods first and our commitment to the environment and the community, but it's high time we admitted that this famous Lonestar State BBQ style we've been leaning towards as a menu theme is here to stay! Come by and check it out for yourself!

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Saturday June 9 ~ Amanda Rheaume

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Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Don't forget our All You Can Eat Fajita Buffet! Heaps of grilled and seasoned beef and chicken, peppers, onions and our famous house-smoked portabello mushrooms, guacamole, cheese, beans, rice, salsa, sour cream & tortillas...heck, there's even salad and cornbread for only $14.99...it's every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 5-8pm. Yeah, buddy! 

Thursday May 24 ~
Levon Helm Birthday Tribute (The Band/Bob Dylan)

Well, it's technically Bob Dylan's birthday, but I put in a call to dear old Mr. Zimmerman, and he said that he would totally understand if we decided to celebrate Levon this year on his special day, given the circumstance; and anyway, Levon would have been 72 on May 26, which is really just a two day difference when you think about it...Bob just said no problem, man, as long you guys all sing I Shall Be Released as the big jam at the end. So, obviously, it's a go. See the event on Facebook.

Friday May 11 ~ Brock Zeman

Saturday May 12 ~ Danny Michel

Saturday, May 19~ Tara Holloway 9pm, $5

Chef Bruce’s Weekly Blog Feed

The Week:

Hey, you don't have plans this week or next do you? Awwww, that's too bad. I mean, I'd hate for you to have to cancel them all to come down and spend time with us at the Branch, because you will have to, you know, (once you read what's coming up...) Unless, of course, your plans were already AT the Branch...In which case I mean...hey, no problem!

Tuesdays and Wednesdays in May, join us for our All You Can Eat Fajita Buffet! Heaps of grilled and seasoned beef and chicken, peppers, onions and our famous house-smoked portabello mushrooms, guacamole, cheese, beans, rice, salsa, sour cream & tortillas...heck, there's even salad and cornbread for only $14.99...it's every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 5-8pm. Yeah, buddy!

Tuesday, May 15, Pat Moore and Maple Hill Bluegrass, pickers welcome! 8pm, $5 suggested cover. Pat Moore, Gary Greenland and co. are at it again, pickin' their hearts out on a Tuesday evening in Kemptville, joining in with any other bluegrass (even country and old time) players who turn up...It's as fine as bluegrass gets in these parts and it would be hard to find a nicer group of folks to enjoy it with. PLEASE NOTE: As of next month, this regular Branch feature will be moving from the third Tuesday of the month to the third Thursday, please adjust your handy bluegrass calendars accordingly.

Wednesday, May 16, 23 and 30 Josef Mieto, 7pm, free! Every Wednesday in May, local folkal Josef Mieto will be playing and singing tunes of his own as well as folksy classics by the likes of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. This residency concept is just a little something extra on us for your Wednesday night pleasure--Josef has mentioned that he'll probably bring around some of his talented friends and family to help him out throughout the month, (Amanda Giles, Joel and Bianca Mieto) but if you've heard him play, (as he did at our Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen birthday tributes from last year...) you'll already know that he's a pleasure to enjoy even just on his own.

Thursday, May 17, Shari Ulrich, Julia Graff and Ted Littlemore 9pm, $20: WE are pleased as punch to be hosting this genuine Canadian Legend at the Branch this Thursday, A two time Juno Award winner, and inductee in the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shari Ulrich was first heard in the early 70’s with the quirky Pied Pumkin playing fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, flute & sax. Her defection to the Hometown Band and a high profile launch to national recognition led to her solo career as a singer songwriter. Her live shows in the past 5 years, as well as her new CD have been enhanced by the contribution of her 21 year old daughter Julia Graff on violin, piano, guitar, accordion, mandolin and vocals, bringing an unexpected and delightful dimension to Shari’s life in music. For the past year she has also been joined by Julia's McGill classmate Ted Littlemore on piano, accordion and vocals. Her latest and 7th solo release “Find Our Way” is her first self produced solo album and the 19th of her career including her work with Canadian “Supergroups” Pied Pumkin, Ulrich Henderson Forbes, and Bentall, Taylor & Ulrich.

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Friday, May 18, The Salton Sea, 7pm, no cover: Frank and Birdie told me to book these fellas, said you might like'em. I believe everything those two tell me and I gave'em a listen. It's modern, rockin', fun, and well crafted...The tune in the link is a full on rock and roll experience, but live, apparently, they function as a two piece acoustic thing with lots of harmony...Turns out, Frank and Birdie were right, it was a pretty darn good idea! Come see for yourself this Friday... Give'em a listen here.

Saturday, May 19, Tara Holloway, featuring John Allaire and Brian Simms, 9pm, $5 Tara is one of my favourite singers in Ottawa, she's got that cool, raspy Serena Ryder or Melissa Etheridge kind of voice, it's gravelly, brash and almost too big for her petite frame. Her songs are definitely rock and roll with an almost punk edge--she's a got some stories to tell, and, as my mom would say '...she's got a mouth on her...' This is not kid's music, it's for grownups who like it a little raw, a little edgy, but always good and sexy and fun...You know what I mean! Tara is bringing out John Allaire, Ottawa's magic man who bounced from the brink of death last year back to a full time job playing music--his original tunes and full throated singing were well regarded at the Branch on last year's 'Hearts of Steel' tour with Springsteen pal Bill Tom. Tara is also performing with what must be one of Ottawa's most sought after side men, Brian Simms, who Branch die-hards will remember as the stand out hit of this year's George Harrison Birthday Tribute with his unique guitar loop reinvention of the Beatle classic, 'Within You, Without You.' Golly, what a night! For just $5! Be there!

Tuesday, May 22, Steve Parisien, 7pm, no cover. talented local instrumental Jazz guitarist Steve stops in a couple of times every year to show off his chops and let us in to his secret world--piano tuner by day, Steve lives in a world of tone and pitch--when the guitar is out, he brings you along for the ride!

Thursday, May 24, Levon Helm Birthday Tribute (The Band/Bob Dylan) 7pm, no cover. Well, it's technically Bob Dylan's birthday, but I put in a call to dear old Mr. Zimmerman, and he said that he would totally understand if we decided to celebrate Levon this year on his special day, given the circumstance; and anyway, Levon would have been 72 on May 26, which is really just a two day difference when you think about it...Bob just said no problem, man, as long you guys all sing I Shall Be Released as the big jam at the end. So,obviously, it's a go. Lots of local musicians have already signed up to celebrate, now it's your turn!

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 25, 26 & 27, Dandelion Festival, Riverside Park--Join us there! The Branch will be closed for regular service as we participate in this Kemptville's annual celebration of weed! Not that kind, silly, the one with the yellow flowers...The Dandelion Festival is the area's premiere arts, culture and sports event featuring three days of live music, food, dancing, a kid's zone, a dunking booth, a craft fair, the kickoff of the Farmers' Market and, what is apparently the only nationally sanctioned Grand Prix bicycle race in Ontario...I hope the cyclists aren't allergic to dandelion pollen! We'll be at Riverside park for all three days, doling out our famous barbecue and soaking up the rays--come on out and see us there. We'll be in the beer tent. Obviously. Here's a link for more info: click here.

Thursday, May 31, Songwriter's Triangle...hosted by Chef Bruce and featuring locals Lisa Poushinsky and Josef Mieto, 7pm, no cover. This month's edition of the regular singin' songwritin' event that falls on the last Thursday of every month is a locals only version featuring the torchy jazz influenced tunes of Lisa Poushinksy and the dulcet crooning of weekly Wednesday night folk show host Josef Mieto--and me, of course, each of us strutting our original material for your perusal. It's artsy, but not fartsy--it's barbecue friendly art--like a velvet Elvis--like a sunset over the Rideau--like a jackelope with a banjo--a faded sign--the night sky--it's...well...it's good, and we'd love for you to come.

Well, that wraps up May--we look forward to having you all out real soon...and, (some of you know what I'm talking about,) Thanks.

--Chef Bruce








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15 Clothier St. East
Kemptville, Ontario

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613-258-3737

Reservations always appreciated, recommended on Fri & Sat evenings

HOURS:

Lunch:
Tuesday-Saturday
11:30am-2pm

Dinner:
Tuesday-Saturday
5-9:30pm

Sunday
Rubber Boots Buffet
2-8pm ($12.99),
kids under 12 pay their age

Sunday
Open Stage
3-6pm

(Closed Mondays)

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