25.1.10

CMC is on hiatus

Hi everyone! After last week's craziness, I realized I'm not able to handle CMC right now while still fulfilling my other commitments and artistic passions (in case you don't know, I run everything about CMC & CAC by myself). I've decided to put CMC on hiatus.
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I had to do this once before and received many wonderful suggestions on how to keep CMC running, but honestly none are viable for this situation.
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So I hope you all have a wonderful time with your art in the coming weeks and I'll update as soon as I know for sure what's next for CAC & CMC.
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Thanks again,
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18.1.10

Call for Performers: The Peterborough Folk Festival (Aug 27-29)

The Peterborough Folk Festival is soliciting performer submissions for our August 27-29, 2010 festival!
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It's a competitive process, with more than 900 submissions of terrific music from across Canada and around the world. Performers who play the PFF represent the best of their style or genre; they have demonstrated excellence in their field and are performers we're proud to support into the future.

The PFF encourages submissions from all genres and walks of life. For more information about the festival or to view past lineups, visit www.ptbofolkfest.ca
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Please read the following information carefully, and note that there are no exceptions to the deadlines, and we will not consider any submissions made via email.
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Performer Applications
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Please read this entire page carefully.
Any applications which do not conform to these standards will not be considered.
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The deadline for performers to apply to the festival is February 24, 2010.
There are absolutely no exceptions to these deadlines.
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Applications should include:
- 1 page info sheet (may be double-sided)
- 1 CD (suggest three best tracks)
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The info sheet should include:
- a brief bio of the performer or band.
- a photo of the performer or band.
- Full contact info, including a website, mailing address, phonenumber, and direct performer email.
- Short press quotes, if available.
- Upcoming gigs in our part of Ontario (near Peterborough) if any
- Workshop options (Ukelele, throat singing, gospel, hand percussion, Bhangra dance, etc.)
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Anything more than a CD and 1 page bio will be recycled. Seriously.
Please do not send folders, gizmos, or expensive press kits.
Please remove the shrink-wrap from your CD
Please ensure there is contact info on every piece of material you send and include direct performer e-mail.
Please do not add the festival email address to your mailing list.
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The Peterborough Folk Festival is commited to presenting original music, with a focus on diverse, high-quality performance. We encourage submissions of all types and genres of music. The festival takes place August 27-29, 2010.
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Two ways to submit for the PFF:
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Please note that the PFF does not accept any submissions made via email.
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Electronic applications are accepted exclusively through Sonic Bids. Sonicbids is the standard way for music industry professionals to send and receive press kits online. Follow this link to our E-drop-box.
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Packages can also be sent by mail to:
Ptbo Folk Festival
Attn: Artist Director
225 Charlotte Street
P.O. Box 40008
Peterborough, ON
K9J 8R9
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Once selected, performers will be required to provide a high resolution digital photo (300 dpi), 50 word electronic bio, 2 copies of their most recent CD release, tech rider and stage plot.
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All materials received by PFF and its agents remain the property of PFF. All packages are reviewed by the PFF's Artistic Director. While all submissions are respectfully reviewed, due to the volume of material received only those of interest will be contacted. Please be patient. it is the PFF's goal to have contacted all artists by March 2010 for the 2010 festival.


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Music Opportunity Listings for Mon., Jan. 18, 2010

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Hello! Here is the first list of Music Opportunities on Canada Music Connect! I'll be posting these lists every Monday and Thursday and posting all sorts of other gigs / calls / jobs / etc. throughout the week. So make sure to check back daily to catch all the awesome opportunities!
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~ Desirée

Musicians Wanted / Available
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Synth-keys (Toronto, ON)
Music Parter (Toronto, ON)
Rhythm Guitar Player (Toronto, ON)
Drummer Needed (Toronto, ON)
GUITARIST & SINGER NEEDED (Annex-Toronto, ON)
Keys for modern/explosive rock band (East Toronto / Durham, ON)
Acoustic Musicians? (Scarborough, ON)
Pro Bassist Available (Hamilton, ON)
Drummer needed for niagara metal band (St Catharines/Niagara Falls, ON)
Mature acoustic duo partner (Oakville,Mississauga,Burlington, ON)
Vocals/Guitar (Brampton, ON)
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Versatile Vocalist Wanted (Montreal, QC)
Seeking a Bassist (Montreal, QC)
Looking for musicians (Montreal, QC)
BAND NEEDS DRUMMER (Calgary, AB)
Singers wanted (Vancouver, BC)
metal vocalist available (Vancouver, BC)
BASS PLAYER (Vancouver, BC)
Drummer (Vancouver, BC)
dedicated singer wanted (Vancouver, BC)
Bassist needed!!! (Vancouver, BC)
SINGERS WANTED (West Vancouver, BC)
Keys/Synth (Greater Vancouver, BC)
BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND SEEKS “GEORGE” (Lower Mainland / Vancouver, BC)
Conga Player \ Percussionist Wanted (Lower Mainland / Vancouver, BC)
drummer wanted blues/rock (delta / Vancouver, BC)
(Burnaby, BC)
Prophet Fulfilled seeking new bass player! (Maple Ridge/Coquitlam, BC)
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Gigs
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Looking for Bands: March 18 (Vancouver, BC)
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Intruments For Sale / Wanted
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amp for sale (Toronto, ON)
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Click here to find out more about CAC/CMC’s resources.
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7.12.09

An open call to other venue owners in Canada...

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From Tom Lucier (reposted from his blog with permission)...
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I have been talking about this for a while.
A collaboration.
But there are physical barriers.
So I'm using this to reach you...venue owners!
Especially those who fell into the CBC Radio 3 Searchlight contest for their special attention to live music hosting.
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Here I am, on a Wednesday night, in the winter, with nothing booked.That means it's usually quiet in the early evening, picking up in the last half-hour.
But I know something's going on somewhere else in the country tonight.
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I would LOVE to start showing LIVE broadcasts of bands playing in other venues, cities, provinces. Phog has been live-streaming shows, on and off, for a good while now. We just need an internet connection, a camera of some kind that will connect to your computer (I use a FireWire to a Sony Handycam circa. 1995). Then you need an external microphone with a USB connection to your computer. Ustream.com and other streaming sites make it pretty easy to set-up the video and audio...and then once you've got your settings...you keep them the same and simply adjust audio for volume.
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I wish, wish, wish that another venue was willing to broadcast some stuff, so that I could PROJECT it onto our big screen on the nights when we don't have something booked.
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I'd actually put it in the listing as something people could come and watch LIVE.
Touring bands could hit two audiences at once.
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Is this a pipe dream, or is there someone out there willing to get the ball rolling by trying it out with one show?

If you're reading this and you have contact with a venue owner who might be open to this, send them to this post, or have them e-mail me at phoglounge@gmail.com.
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It'd be killer to catch Said The Whale or Joel Plaskett or Jill Barber playing some other venue in Canada, knowing that they were playing to two audiences.
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What do you think of this idea?
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16.10.09

Expose Yourself Open Mic Night: Thursdays in Guelph, ON

If you're a band or musician in the Guelph area make sure to stop by Expose Yourself Open Mic Night Thursday's at 9pm at the Fox & Fiddle, 55 Wyndham St. N., Guelph, ON.
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No need to pre-book, just show up, sign-up, and play!
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Check out the website at www.myspace.com/exposeyourselfopenmic.
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