born, never asked might be my favourite laurie a track. of course i dooooo also love the one about the Hat Check Girl.
where did i build the link to the review of her harbourfrontness???
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Patti Smith
i was delighted once to find an exhibit upstairs at a bookstore in manhattan - it made me a fan of hers, even though i don't know her music...
Patti Smith Helps CBGB Say Goodbye
The legendary stage of New York rock club CBGB got its final workout last night (Oct. 15), courtesy of another legend, Patti Smith. Smith -- who played her first show at CBGB in February 1975 and early on became synonymous with the East Village venue and the American punk movement that was birthed in and around it -- gave a rousing performance to a packed-like-sardines crowd
Patti Smith Helps CBGB Say Goodbye
The legendary stage of New York rock club CBGB got its final workout last night (Oct. 15), courtesy of another legend, Patti Smith. Smith -- who played her first show at CBGB in February 1975 and early on became synonymous with the East Village venue and the American punk movement that was birthed in and around it -- gave a rousing performance to a packed-like-sardines crowd
Shawn Colvin
is fifty! and, i read she is terrified of SONGWRITING, while singing and performing on the other hand, are no problem for her...
"sure is a lot of talking for 5 minutes"
"sure is a lot of talking for 5 minutes"
Monday, October 16, 2006
Group of Seven
last year marked the 40th anniversary of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the mandate to showcase the Group of Seven and their contemporaries.
On November 18, 1965, the Province of Ontario and the couple signed a formal agreement enabling the founding of a public art gallery. At that time, the McMichaels also gave 194 works of art along with their home and ten acres of parkland to the people of Ontario. Since the gallery first opened in 1966, its permanent collection of Canadian art has grown from the original gift of 194 works to 5,500, many of which have been donated to the gallery by private collectors. The original log and fieldstone home has been expanded into an 85,000 square-foot facility and receives more than 120,000 visitors a year.
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what i remember about the thom thomson exhibit at the AGO was how his name was signed differently on almost every piece. different place too.
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the rheo's spelled his name wrong on the tribute album? ACK.
On November 18, 1965, the Province of Ontario and the couple signed a formal agreement enabling the founding of a public art gallery. At that time, the McMichaels also gave 194 works of art along with their home and ten acres of parkland to the people of Ontario. Since the gallery first opened in 1966, its permanent collection of Canadian art has grown from the original gift of 194 works to 5,500, many of which have been donated to the gallery by private collectors. The original log and fieldstone home has been expanded into an 85,000 square-foot facility and receives more than 120,000 visitors a year.
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what i remember about the thom thomson exhibit at the AGO was how his name was signed differently on almost every piece. different place too.
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the rheo's spelled his name wrong on the tribute album? ACK.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Jennifer LoveGrove
I Should Never Have Fired the Sentinel and The Dagger Between Her Teeth.
also published in NOW, Queen St Quarterly, Taddle Creek and Matrix and has been broadcast on CBC radio. Since 1997, she has edited and published the handmade literary zine dig, while her wayward armadillo press publishes and produces chapbooks and events. she is currently working on fiction
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ECW Press, reviewed by Rob Thomas
collection divided into 4 discrete sections
goes to dark and terrible places of much violence and many fists
LoveGrove goes for the jugular. There is no question.
also published in NOW, Queen St Quarterly, Taddle Creek and Matrix and has been broadcast on CBC radio. Since 1997, she has edited and published the handmade literary zine dig, while her wayward armadillo press publishes and produces chapbooks and events. she is currently working on fiction
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ECW Press, reviewed by Rob Thomas
collection divided into 4 discrete sections
goes to dark and terrible places of much violence and many fists
LoveGrove goes for the jugular. There is no question.
Kris K
the tribute manages to pull off what most don't, it makes you rethink and reevaluate the material at hand, and includes tracks from the handsome family and calexico. i read about a mellow mood, suffused with feeling...
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i heard his newest album is friggin' gr8 also.
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i heard his newest album is friggin' gr8 also.
Exclaim! FAQ
re: exclaim music school
"should i buy an ad?
if your sole motivation in buying the ad is that you think its a necessary component to get editorial coverage: don't.
At Exclaim! sales and editorial are church and state -- as Editor in Chief i don't even see what ads are in the magazine until i do a final page check the day before the magazine hits the streets. besides, press earned is so much sweeter than press purchased.
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if you build an audience, press will come
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return phone calls from a magazine editor are a miracle that ranks just below the second coming."
"should i buy an ad?
if your sole motivation in buying the ad is that you think its a necessary component to get editorial coverage: don't.
At Exclaim! sales and editorial are church and state -- as Editor in Chief i don't even see what ads are in the magazine until i do a final page check the day before the magazine hits the streets. besides, press earned is so much sweeter than press purchased.
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if you build an audience, press will come
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return phone calls from a magazine editor are a miracle that ranks just below the second coming."
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Director Media Relations & Video Promotion
TRUE NORTH RECORDS
416-596-8696 X225
fax 416-596-6861
sue.mccallum(at)truenorthrecords.com
416-596-8696 X225
fax 416-596-6861
sue.mccallum(at)truenorthrecords.com
Dar Williams
was singing to me this morning about the beauty of the rain is in that it falls.
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"and the world is not falling apart the world is not falling apart because of me"
"Williams is an earnest and unadorned vocalist. She knows how to rise to the occassion: her alto shines in the presence of Alison Krauss. It does the same alongside John Popper."
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"and the world is not falling apart the world is not falling apart because of me"
"Williams is an earnest and unadorned vocalist. She knows how to rise to the occassion: her alto shines in the presence of Alison Krauss. It does the same alongside John Popper."
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
MuchMusic Launches Digital Download Store Toronto-based MuchMusic has partnered with download service provider Puretracks, to launch a digital download store. The online service, which is a first for a Canadian broadcaster, went live today (Oct. 4).Read the full story here.
Jill Barber
Jill Barber’s first-full length album, For All Time, was released through Dependent Music/Baudelaire in October 2006. Dreamy imagery and happy endings are illuminated with appearances by Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy and Bazil Donovan, as well as Luke Doucet, and her brother, Matthew Barber.
Barber’s discography includes two previous EPs -- A Note to Follow So was released in Kingston, Ontario before she departed for Halifax and then the CBC released Oh Heart in 2004. She has also appeared on recordings by David Myles, Winter Sleep, Museum Pieces, Jory Nash, Heavy Blinkers and Matthew Barber. In 2006 she also acted in a short film with Brian Borcherdt.
Barber feels that what really makes a good song is its life span, as in 'Will it stand the test of time?' and she pens antique themes like love lost, and found, and other things that endure - family and goodwill. Rich images with emotional power grace original lyrics that she sings as elegant melodies with a dynamic, sweetly assured purr.
Critically acclaimed by The National Post, Eye, Now, and on chatattack.com. she has also been named Best Local Female Artist for three consecutive years by Halifax’s weekly The Coast. In 2005 she was awarded Female Artist-Recording of the Year at the Nova Scotia Music Awards, and was nominated for two East Coast Music Awards, and garnered a nomination at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Jill has been invited to tour with and share stages with Ron Sexsmith Kathleen Edwards, Josh Ritter, Joel Plaskett, and Nellie MacKay. She has performed across Canada and the US (including South By Southwest in Austin, TX, and the NEMO Festival in Boston), and will appear at the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin, and tour the UK with British band Tunng.
Sources:
Maple Music, jillbarber.com, zunior.com, http://www.chartattack.com/damn/2006/09/2710.cfm
QUOTES
"When Jim walked into the studio, it was the first time I had ever met him. He's an extremely charming and handsome man. And to have the voice that is so familiar sing my song 'Don't Go Easy' was really cool." – Jill Barber, 2006
Barber’s discography includes two previous EPs -- A Note to Follow So was released in Kingston, Ontario before she departed for Halifax and then the CBC released Oh Heart in 2004. She has also appeared on recordings by David Myles, Winter Sleep, Museum Pieces, Jory Nash, Heavy Blinkers and Matthew Barber. In 2006 she also acted in a short film with Brian Borcherdt.
Barber feels that what really makes a good song is its life span, as in 'Will it stand the test of time?' and she pens antique themes like love lost, and found, and other things that endure - family and goodwill. Rich images with emotional power grace original lyrics that she sings as elegant melodies with a dynamic, sweetly assured purr.
Critically acclaimed by The National Post, Eye, Now, and on chatattack.com. she has also been named Best Local Female Artist for three consecutive years by Halifax’s weekly The Coast. In 2005 she was awarded Female Artist-Recording of the Year at the Nova Scotia Music Awards, and was nominated for two East Coast Music Awards, and garnered a nomination at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Jill has been invited to tour with and share stages with Ron Sexsmith Kathleen Edwards, Josh Ritter, Joel Plaskett, and Nellie MacKay. She has performed across Canada and the US (including South By Southwest in Austin, TX, and the NEMO Festival in Boston), and will appear at the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin, and tour the UK with British band Tunng.
Sources:
Maple Music, jillbarber.com, zunior.com, http://www.chartattack.com/damn/2006/09/2710.cfm
QUOTES
"When Jim walked into the studio, it was the first time I had ever met him. He's an extremely charming and handsome man. And to have the voice that is so familiar sing my song 'Don't Go Easy' was really cool." – Jill Barber, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Judith Thompson
as published in the Ontarion
Dear Editor,
Thank you for the recent article in the Ontarion that made the University Library sound like a wonderful resource. Although it didn't clarify who qualifies for access -- I have since learned that if I take an Open Learning On-Line course from Equine Guelph, I can get a card, and check out items and log in to the wireless internet. I am also delighted to share the news that even non-students can VISIT the library and enjoy the resources, in the building, which is of great importance to me!
One of the faculty members at U of GUELPH has won the Governor General's award TWICE, and been made an Officer of the Order of Canada, among other prestigious awards. Yet, would you believe that the entire Guelph Public Library system has not one single copy of any of her works???? They have acted on my "purchase suggestion" and will soon stock a collection of Monologues she has edited, but in the meantime, I want to do my homework! You will find me at the University Library, reading of works like: The Crackwalker 1980, White Biting Dog 1984, I Am Yours 1987, Lion in the Streets 1990, Sled 1997, Perfect Pie 2000, Habitat 2001, Lost and Delirious 2001, Capture Me 2004, Enoch Arden, by Alfred Lord Jabber and his catatonic songstress 2005...
Thanks again for the article. I'm learning before I've even enrolled!
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The Child's Play Collection
(sound recording) features stories by authors from Jack Hodgins to Sandra Birdsell. The stand-out selection is the Yellow Canaries by Judith Thomspon. An impending twin birth announcement, as part of a bedtime story as told to two existing children that is so wonderful it makes me wonder if she has really had twins. In the mother's tale the human race is living underground, inside the earth having destroyed it all above with war and pollution, which is optimistically inspirational even in its depressive fictional realism. And then there is the uplifting nature of PLOT of the work itself, which ends happily. Her creativity heals other people.
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as i recall judith directed the play that sarah did sets for and that ellie acted in.what a great idea to have the kids SHARE the roles eh? brilliant. and well executed!
Wed Jun 22, 2005
Toronto Star
front page A&E
Shakespeare is Elementary
Dear Editor,
Thank you for the recent article in the Ontarion that made the University Library sound like a wonderful resource. Although it didn't clarify who qualifies for access -- I have since learned that if I take an Open Learning On-Line course from Equine Guelph, I can get a card, and check out items and log in to the wireless internet. I am also delighted to share the news that even non-students can VISIT the library and enjoy the resources, in the building, which is of great importance to me!
One of the faculty members at U of GUELPH has won the Governor General's award TWICE, and been made an Officer of the Order of Canada, among other prestigious awards. Yet, would you believe that the entire Guelph Public Library system has not one single copy of any of her works???? They have acted on my "purchase suggestion" and will soon stock a collection of Monologues she has edited, but in the meantime, I want to do my homework! You will find me at the University Library, reading of works like: The Crackwalker 1980, White Biting Dog 1984, I Am Yours 1987, Lion in the Streets 1990, Sled 1997, Perfect Pie 2000, Habitat 2001, Lost and Delirious 2001, Capture Me 2004, Enoch Arden, by Alfred Lord Jabber and his catatonic songstress 2005...
Thanks again for the article. I'm learning before I've even enrolled!
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The Child's Play Collection
(sound recording) features stories by authors from Jack Hodgins to Sandra Birdsell. The stand-out selection is the Yellow Canaries by Judith Thomspon. An impending twin birth announcement, as part of a bedtime story as told to two existing children that is so wonderful it makes me wonder if she has really had twins. In the mother's tale the human race is living underground, inside the earth having destroyed it all above with war and pollution, which is optimistically inspirational even in its depressive fictional realism. And then there is the uplifting nature of PLOT of the work itself, which ends happily. Her creativity heals other people.
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as i recall judith directed the play that sarah did sets for and that ellie acted in.what a great idea to have the kids SHARE the roles eh? brilliant. and well executed!
Wed Jun 22, 2005
Toronto Star
front page A&E
Shakespeare is Elementary
Monday, October 02, 2006
A Musical Meeting
“I have always found first meetings between players to be a very exciting thing to behold.” Says Guelph's own Jeff Bird, who is best known for his association with Cowboy Junkies. This week he will play bass, and bring together three of his favourite world-class musician friends for a first meeting! Folkway Music is tremendously excited to present four improvisational giants colliding in an historical moment, Friday October 6th, 2006, 8:00pm
Kevin Breit and Tony Quarrington are two of Canada's finest guitar players. Both are true virtuosos of their instruments each with their own unique voice and both are excellent improvisers to boot.
Kevin records and performs with varied talents from Norah Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Bill Frisell to k.d. lang and Holly Cole. He is sought out for his innovative guitar style, and tremendous prowess on all things stringed, as well as his unique harmonies and compositional voice. Named ‘Musician of the Year' Award by the Toronto Musician's Union, he maintains a residency at the Orbit Room, one of Toronto's most prestigious jazz clubs.
Tony Quarrington is a very gifted jazz guitarist and composer, who earned a Juno for the Roots Album 'Heartstrings' by Willie P. Bennett. He is also known for the tunes which are musical analogues to canvases by the famous Group of Seven, through a wide variety of jazz, rock, and roots grooves, and dazzling, free-wheeling improvisations.
But the two have never met, let alone played together. Bird has also invited the fearless and fiery drummer Randall Coryell into the mix, advises audience members to stand back! Expect “every player up on their tippy toes feeling each other out, ducking and diving and generally having a good time."
Folkway Music is located at 163 Suffolk Street West, Guelph, and doors open at 8:00 pm for an 8:30 sharp show-time. Call (519) 763-5524 to book $20 tickets, since seating is limited to 75, in the smoke-free, non-licensed, acoustic venue, where coffee and tea are served with the music. Don't miss this delicious musical treat meeting, and watch for more shows planned at the same venue in upcoming months!
Kevin Breit and Tony Quarrington are two of Canada's finest guitar players. Both are true virtuosos of their instruments each with their own unique voice and both are excellent improvisers to boot.
Kevin records and performs with varied talents from Norah Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Bill Frisell to k.d. lang and Holly Cole. He is sought out for his innovative guitar style, and tremendous prowess on all things stringed, as well as his unique harmonies and compositional voice. Named ‘Musician of the Year' Award by the Toronto Musician's Union, he maintains a residency at the Orbit Room, one of Toronto's most prestigious jazz clubs.
Tony Quarrington is a very gifted jazz guitarist and composer, who earned a Juno for the Roots Album 'Heartstrings' by Willie P. Bennett. He is also known for the tunes which are musical analogues to canvases by the famous Group of Seven, through a wide variety of jazz, rock, and roots grooves, and dazzling, free-wheeling improvisations.
But the two have never met, let alone played together. Bird has also invited the fearless and fiery drummer Randall Coryell into the mix, advises audience members to stand back! Expect “every player up on their tippy toes feeling each other out, ducking and diving and generally having a good time."
Folkway Music is located at 163 Suffolk Street West, Guelph, and doors open at 8:00 pm for an 8:30 sharp show-time. Call (519) 763-5524 to book $20 tickets, since seating is limited to 75, in the smoke-free, non-licensed, acoustic venue, where coffee and tea are served with the music. Don't miss this delicious musical treat meeting, and watch for more shows planned at the same venue in upcoming months!
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