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A new record label out of the historic Cameron House, aptly called Cameron House Records, will be launching their project on January 22, 2011 at the Great Hall. More information will be available shortly.
CALLING ALL BUDDING JOURNALISTS! Our good friend and veteran journalist Errol Nazareth has designed and will be teaching a 10-week Arts & Entertainment Journalism course at Centennial College beginning in January 2011. Anyone interested in learning more about it, please check out this link to his blogspot.
MOTHER COMMEMORATES LIFE OF SONGBIRD TAYLOR MITCHELL
Establishes Taylor Mitchell Legacy Trust & partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation
In memory of her daughter Taylor Mitchell, the burgeoning Canadian songwriter who died October 28, 2009 from a coyote attack while hiking in Cape Breton, Emily Mitchell has established the Taylor Mitchell Legacy Trust and a partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation.
"Donating to the Taylor Mitchell Legacy Trust (www.taylormitchell.ca) or to the
David Suzuki Foundation (www.davidsuzuki.org/taylormitchell) are ways that we
together can remember Taylor and to help make a difference in a way she would be
thrilled about."
“Whoa, Nellie” (+listen +shows) (video1) (video2) (Americana/CountrySwing-a-billie) was recently honoured with the Best Country Award at the Barrie New Music Fest - New Music Awards. Watch for their new album and an exclusive interview coming soon.
Professionals Corner:
Looking for Great Singers Suitable for an IKEA Commercial (teens and adults needed) ... the details
Professionals Corner:
SONGWRITING OPEN MIKE NIGHT AT THE FREE TIMES CAFE
July 7, 7-10 PM
See the specials panel for more info.
You Left Me Blue: The Handsome Ned Story
by Lisa McDonald .... read the article
Songs from 'Little Child Big World' continued to get radio airplay on USA folk shows including 'Folk Fury' (TX), 'Friends & Neighbors' (OR),
Listen live on the internet, request your favourite Sue & Dwight song ,and help keep the momentum going! If you don’t have a favourite, buy their CD and you soon will. Go to CD Baby, itunes, their website, or go to one of their last two Cameron House performances on June 12 or June 26.
Sue and Dwight (listen) (Folk/Roots) [STT]
Congratualtions Robin Bank$ (+listen+shows) (Blues/Jazz/Reggae). Check her out. Get her music. Live the Blues.
CHANGES AND CANCELATIONS:
Jerome Godboo’s CD Release is now Thur., May 27 and June 24.
Rosie Floris May 26 show has been cancelled. Rosie unfortunately broke her arm. Plans are to reschedule in the future.
"Just thought I'd let you know, I am sent many albums each week, most have only one or two really good songs on them. Yours, however, is one of the best all around albums I've gotten this year. There are no filler songs, songs that were added just to fill up album space, you know, B rated songs. You and Dwight should be very proud of this album, it's first class al the way!"
Professionals Corner: Strong vocalist required (posted April 2010)
Established band is looking for an individual with very strong vocals to join their band. ...read more
The Cameron Family Singers Return
The Cameron Family Singers are back the first 3 Saturdays in April plus a goodbye show May 1 (at the Cameron House). Mark your calendars. (Rumour has it that Kevin Quain will be back in the lineup.) Get there early for Sue and Dwight - 3:30 to 5:30. Catch her latest song “When The Rain Don’t Come” (that alone is wort...h the trip), and then stay put for the Cameron Family Singers
Question: What cost $700.00, weighs less than three lbs., and acts as a passport for world travel?
The Big Schmooze! Music Industry Event March 27th (expires March 2010)
Annual Demo-Listen Derby March 27th! Bring in your music to be reviewed by our panel of Music Industry Veterans. Here's a valuable opportunity to receive direct constructive feedback from...
Erin McCallum Band (Blues) : Check out the live show review from the band's performance at the Silver Dollar on March 6th.
Long & McQuade University - Free Seminars (expires March 2010)
Long & McQuade is thrilled to once again present L&M University - a series of 13 free career-enhancing seminars, clinics & showcases specifically...
The Sultans of String have been nominated for a 2010 JUNO award for Best Instrumental Album of the Year for our latest CD, "Yalla Yalla"!
The band consists of violinist-leader-mastermind Chris McKhool, Kevin Laliberte and Eddie Paton on guitars, Drew Birston on bass, and Chendy Leon on percussion. To check them out, go to www.sultansofstring.com. Kevin LaLiberte plays with his band Thursday March 11 at Gate 403. See the daily listings for details.
Country Music Association of Ontario
Presents a Music Industry Seminar
"Sources of Funding & Date With A Demo"
FACTOR Boardroom, 30 Commercial Road, (Eglinton & Laird)
Saturday February 27, 2010.
10 am - 12 noon Sources of Funding presented by [http://factor.ca/] FACTOR
12 to 1pm Meet and Greet/Lunch
1pm to 4 pm Date With A Demo (in association with w/ Songwriters Association of Canada)
Date With A Demo with singer, songwriter and musician, Joan Besen, of
Prairie Oyster, Brian Allen, Record producer and songwriter, and Amy Aust,
(Afternoon Drive announcer on KICX radio in Orillia)
For more complete info on panelists please Click Here...
[http://www.bigschmooze.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=71]
A demo is an abbreviation for the term 'demonstration disc" and it refers
to a 'draft' of your song. If you have a CD copy of your demo, you are
welcome to bring it in for us to play. Our team of experts will be happy
to give a constructive opinion on the merits of your song. Date With A
Demo is an extremely popular part of our workshops.
Songwriter or performer must be in attendance.
Four (4) copies of song lyrics must accompany your CD
Location: FACTOR Boardroom, 30 Commercial Road, (Eglinton & Laird)
Admission: $5.00 per person which includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Registration: Space is limited.
To registrater, e-mail:
This message was sent by: MusicBiz Seminars, 50 Charles St. East, Suite 414,
Toronto, ON M4Y 2L8, Canada
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Best wishes to Ariana Gillis and Alejandra Ribera for their upcoming performances at the North American Folk Alliance in Memphis this month.
2009 Readers Choice Award for
Best Female Artist as chosen by readers of View
(Roots/Acoustic&Accordion)
are taking their new CD "DUST BOWL ROOTS: Songs for the New Depression" on tour through Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Feb. 1 to 20, 2010.
is on tour in Belgium, Germany, and Austria April 17 to May 19, 2010.
new CD ROOTS AND RAIN already # 5 on the CIUT Top 30 Chart!
has been listed in toronto.com’s “The 10 Toronto Bands to Watch For in 2010”.
Kim Wempe (myspace+listen+schedule) (Folk Rock/Country/Acoustic)
Kim Wempe won the 2009 Nova Scotia Music Award for Folk Recording Of The Year, for her May 2009 release, “Where I Need to Be”. Kim was nominated for two 2010 East Coast Music Awards in the categories of Female Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year. From her Saskatchewan roots to he current residence in Nova Scotia, she's is known for playing toe-tapping rhythms and a wide range of styles from soulful blues melodies to jazzy folk tunes,
Erin McCallum (band) (video) (schedule) (Blues)
Erin McCallum's latest album "Feel This" has topped the International Roots Charts at #1.
after only it's 3rd week on the market had it's World debut at
the Silver Dollar in Toronto,
Robin Banks (+listen) (Blues/Jazz/Reggae)
new CD Livin' Life is:
#1 in Dallas on the Texas Blues Radio charts KNON 89.3
and makes waves in Hungary
Rough translation courtesy of Robin
"The musical world of the duo of the piano-singing is inward, in harmony with the rich and diverse, mixing with blues, boogie woogie and jazz styles. Professional performance can be heard from musicians, who are blessed with magnificent talents, on the diverse but unified record."
Sue and Dwight’s (myspace +listen) (Folk)
CD 'Little Child Big World' was included on Steve Clarke's (Host of Acoustic Planet - Erin Radio) list of "personal favourties" for 2009!
(408 Queen St. West, Toronto 416-703-0811)
is always a great place to roll into for a pint and to listen to real music. It’s future is now uncertain. You may have heard it is up for sale.
After 25 years of providing a launching place for up and coming musicians we can only hope it survives another 25 in a new incarnation. Having been an integral part of Toronto’s musical history, most people would hate to see it go under the plow to be replaced with a corporate chain. Aren’t there enough of those already.
I’m certain that everyone, extends a huge thank you to the current owners and particularly Cindy, husband Jack, and all members past and present of the Cameron Family Singers for the the great work they’ve done supporting Indie musicians and songwriters in Toronto, and the great entertainment they have provided.
Alejandra Ribera (myspace+listen) [STT]
Toronto Sun article Errol Nazareth... read
Dec. 4: performed on 99.1 FM CBC's Sounds of the Season ...
Sue and Dwight (myspace +listen)
Their CD 'Little Child Big World' made #9 on 94.9 CHRW (London) Folk/Roots/Blues Charts for the week ending Nov. 3rd, 2009!
November 2009 Air Time:
★The 'Freewheelin Folk Show' from Hamilton
★'Sunday Morning Coffeehouse”
★Lucky Me' got played on TGIFolk WDBX FM in Carbondale IL (Yes, the USA!) Congratulations
(1554 Queen St. West, Toronto 416-532-2570)
has introduced:
Roots Wednesdays
Catch some great Roots music in a great Venue every Wednesday.
City Roots reports:
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- “City Roots 2010” will be held Friday June 26 through Sunday June 28!
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- “City Roots Presents” our monthly show for 2009/2010 will be held every third Wednesday of the month at the Cameron House located at 408 Queen St. W, Toronto,
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- “Soozi Schlanger, founding member of both Swamperella and Betty and the Bobs has burst out onto the music scene in yet a new incarnation. "Soozimusic" is story in song, heart in humour, laughter in loss.....
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-no famous people have said anything yet.....but when they hear it ......they will.”
INFO & LISTINGS BY: VENUE BLUES (TBS) ROCKABILLY CITY OF TORONTO 905 MISS. AREA