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Canadian Songwriters Shine In The International Songwriting Competition
by Bluesandjazzguy
Hi,
I’m emailing to let you know that the International Songwriting
Competition (ISC) has announced its 2009 winners. We are very pleased to
tell you that ... out of almost 15,000 entries, songwriters hailing from Canada
made a huge splash in ISC this year, winning five First Places, two Second
Places, and many Honorable Mentions in various categories. This is a
remarkable win for Canadians and clearly reflects the depth and diversity
of talent coming out of the Canadian music scene. ISC prizes include more
than $150,000 (USD) in cash and merchandise and are shared by 65 winners in
21 categories.
We sincerely hope that you will lend these talented songwriters your
support and encouragement and help to spread the word about their
accomplishments.
I have included below a press release listing the Canadian winners. If you
need additional information about the ISC winners and the competition,
please contact me.
You can download low res photos of the winners at
http://www.listmanagerservices.com/link.php?M=96043827&N=27312&L=25739&F=T
A high-res photo of the Grand Prize winner is available at
http://www.listmanagerservices.com/link.php?M=96043827&N=27312&L=25738&F=T
Thank you very much!
Best Regards,
Candace Avery
Founder/Director
International Songwriting Competition
1307 Eastland Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: 615.251.4441
Fax: 615.251.4442
songwritingcompetition.com
Canadian Songwriters Shine
In The International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
For Immediate Release – May 4, 2009 –The International Songwriting
Competition (ISC), the world's leading global songwriting event, is pleased
to announce its 2009 winners. Out of almost 15,000 entries, songwriters
hailing from Canada have won five First Places, two Second Places, and many
Honorable Mentions in various categories. This is a remarkable win for
Canadians and reflects the depth and diversity of talent coming out of the
Canadian music scene.
More than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 65 winners,
including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) and more than $20,000 in
musical equipment and services. With judges ranging from Tom Waits, Steve
Winwood, Jeff Beck, Robbie Williams, McCoy Tyner, Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee
Lewis, Robert Smith (The Cure) and many more (as well as seven record label
Presidents), winning ISC is an accomplishment that recognizes excellence in
the craft of songwriting. See below for the complete list of judges.
The 2009 Grand Prize is awarded to King Charles of London, England for his
song “Love Lust,” entered into the Rock category. In addition to the
Grand Prize winner, many Canadian songwriters also share in the prestige
and kudos of winning their respective categories.
FIRST PLACE WINNERS
Suzie Vinnick and Dan Kershaw
First Place in the Blues category is award to the powerfully-voiced and
award- winning, Suzie Vinnick and Dan Kershaw of Toronto, ON for their song
"Sometimes I Think I Can Fly." Not only has Suzie previously been an ISC
winner in the Blues category but she has also been a six-time Canadian
Maple Blues Awards winner and a Juno nominee for her third album Happy
Here. Dan Kershaw is also a Juno-nominated songwriter when he was the lead
singer for the (Flying Burrito Brothers inspired) Brothers Cosmoline band.
Dan Bremnes
Winning First Place in the Gospel/Christian category for his song "You Are"
is Salmon Arm, BC songwriter Dan Bremnes. After winning a local music
competition to play the Van Warped tour in Calgary while still in high
school, Dan has since been making inroads in the Canadian music scene with
national airplay across Canadian Christian radio stations with his new EP
titled Beautiful. The first single of the EP, "This Life," was also
selected as the "Best Of BC" by radio station Virgin 95.3 in March of this
year.
Chris McKhool and Kevin Laliberte (Sultans Of String)
Awarded First Place in the Instrumental category for their song "Yalla
Yalla" are Chris Mckhool and Kevin Laliberte from the multi-award winning
Toronto 5 piece act Sultans Of String. This is the second year in a row
that the Sultans have won with ISC, and they have also been nominated for a
2010 Juno with their album also titled Yalla Yalla and for a Canadian
Independent Music Awards for favorite World Artist or Group.
Sam Roberts and Dave Pawsey
Winning First Place in the Music Video category is Montreal, QC artist Sam
Roberts and Director Dave Pawsey for the song "Them Kids," the lead single
for Sam's latest album Love At The End Of The World. The album has already
debuted at #1 on the Canadian album charts, and won Rock Album of the Year
at the 2009 Juno awards. Dave Pawsey is an award-winning director and
computer animator who has won numerous Juno and Much Music video awards
including video of the year for the Sam Robert song "Bridge To Nowhere".
Victoria Leone
Awarded First Place in the Teen category is 16-year old Scarborough, ON
songwriter Victoria Leone. This talented up-and-coming singer/songwriter's
performance career actually started in acting at the age of 10, and she’s
held lead and support roles in different projects on TV, film and stage in
Canada. A self proclaimed perfectionist, she continues to challenge herself
and trains in vocals, acting and dance both privately and through her
classes at Wexford School of the Arts. As the First Place winner of the
Teen category, she has also won a full scholarship to Berklee College of
Music’s 5-Week Summer Performance Program.
SECOND PLACE WINNERS
Tea Petrovic (Tea), Dane Deviller, and Krischan Grohne
Winning Second Place in the R&B/Hip-Hop category are Vancouver, BC
songwriters Tea Petrovic (Tea), Dane Deviller, and Krischan Grohne for
their song "In A Minute." Also winning First Place in the same category
last year with her song "Fire & Flame", Serbian born Téa and her band have
played over 100 shows (including a performance on CTV's Good Morning
Canada, Global Morning News, and the Urban Rush). Dane has written and
produced songs that have sold over 40 million records worldwide, reaching
the top of the charts with artists Kelly Rowland, Jessica Simpson, Hedley,
Stacie Orrico, The Corrs, 98 Degrees, Laura Pausini, LFO, Amy Grant and Jim
Brickman.
Andrew Queen
Awarded Second Place in the Children's Music category is Andrew Queen of
Campbellford ON for his song "Big Troubles For Little Red." With his latest
release, Too Tall, Andrew draws his listeners into the woods for a lively
campfire session of side-splitting action songs, fairytale tunes, and old
favorites. With high energy, big laughs, and tall tales, Andrew dishes up
one super-sized order of fun!
HONORABLE MENTIONS
AAA
Gordie Sampson, Jay Smith, JT Harding
“We Are Young And So Is The Night”
Halifax, NS, Canada
Americana
Kirsten Jones
“Bittersweet Grand Canyon”
Toronto, ON, Canada
Gordie Tentrees, Jennie Sosnowski
“Mercy Or Sin”
Whitehorse, YK, Canada
Barzin Hosseini-Rad (Barzin)
“When It Falls Apart”
Toronto, ON, Canada
Blues
Dale Boyle
“Crack In The Pavement “
Montreal, QC, Canada
Jack de Keyzer
“The Way That I Love You”
Whitby, ON, Canada
Alannah Myles, Gary Nicholson, Marshall Chapman (Alannah Myles)
“Trouble”
Toronto, ON, Canada
Children's Music
Dinah Desrochers, Christina Jones, Gordon Howard, Tammy Hudgeon (The
Kerplunks)
“Eggs”
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada
Comedy
Ryan Funk (Catskill)
“Sugar Town (Ft. Clinton Sparks)”
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
George Bowser, Rick Elger (Bowser And Blue)
“Working Where The Sun Don't Shine (The Colorectal Surgeon's Song)”
Westmount East, QC, Canada
Country
Jolene Keats, Sharlene Loveless, Jaylene Johnson, Chris Burke Gaffney (The
Keats)
“Give Me A Ring”
Gambo, NL, Canada
Dance/Electronica
Jake Chec, Sy Sylver
“Hypnotized”
Etobicoke, ON, Canada
John Malik
“Vivacity”
London, ON, Canada
Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Helen Austin
“All The Letters”
Comox Valley, BC, Canada
Archie Gillis
“The Teapot Song”
Halifax, NS, Canada
Gospel/Christian
Amanda Stott, Dustin Burnett
“I Still Need The Fire”
Manitoba, Canada
Blair Stephen Lane, Peter Daniel Newman
“Only One”
Roberts, NL, Canada
Sarah Walker
“Overflow”
Toronto, ON, Canada
Instrumental
Samantha Robichaud
“A Song For Daniel”
Riverview, NB, Canada
Bernard Falaise, Pascal Globensky, Raomi Leclerc, Nicolas Masino (Miriodor)
“Dare Devil”
Montreal, QC, Canada
Brian Kobayakawa (The Creaking Tree String Quartet)
“John And Edna”
Toronto, ON, Canada
Jazz
Sundar Viswanathan
“Samsara (First Movement from Kanishka Suite)”
Brampton, ON, Canada
Music Video
Justin Hewitt, Directed by Jeremy Lutter
“Close Your Eyes”
Victoria, BC, Canada
Sam Roberts, Directed by Dave Pawsey
“Detroit '67”
Montreal, QC, Canada
Performance
Chris Sytnyk, Alison Maclean, Chris Iannnou (Calling Wendy)
“Lovelorn”
Toronto, ON, Canada
Joel Plaskett
“Through & Through & Through”
Halifax, NL, Canada
Pop/Top 40
Jaylene Johnson, Link Tipton
“Falling Star”
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R&B/Hip-Hop
Ryan Funk
“Kanye”
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Ashleigh Eymann
“Qualified”
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Teen
Rachael Schroeder
“White House”
Calgary, AB, Canada
World
Yiannis Kapoulas
“Olympia”
Hamilton, ON, Canada
For a complete list of all ISC winners, please go to:
http://www.listmanagerservices.com/link.php?M=96043827&N=27312&L=25739&F=T
ISC 2009 JUDGES:
Recording Artists: Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Journey; Rob Thomas (Matchbox
20); Timbaland; Wynonna; Jeff Beck; Loretta Lynn; McCoy Tyner; Steve
Winwood; Michael W. Smith; Alejandro Sanz; Robbie Williams; Black Francis
(The Pixies); Robert Smith (The Cure); Adele; James Mercer (The Shins);
Jerry Lee Lewis; Jeremy Camp; Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); John Mayall;
Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Youssou N’Dour; John Scofield; Gary Lightbody
(Snow Patrol); Ray Wylie Hubbard; Matt Thiessen (Relient K); James Cotton;
Sasha; John Digweed; Robert Earl Keen; Jeffrey Steele; Mario; Toots
Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Craig Morgan; DJ Tiesto; Baaba Maal;
“Weird Al” Yankovic; Sandra Bernhard
Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records);
Seymour Stein (Chairman/CEO, Sire Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic
Records); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); James Diener
(President, A&M/Octone Records); Amy Doyle (Sr. VP Music & Talent, MTV);
Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Mitchell Cohen (VP A&R, Verve
Music Group); Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); Rick Krim (Executive VP
Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World
Music); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Lisa Ramsey
Perkins (Sr. Director A&R, Sony Nashville); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R,
Latin America Sony/BMG); Cory Robbins (President, Robbins Entertainment);
Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. VP Music Marketing &
Talent, Nickelodeon); Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show)
Sponsors included: Gibson, ASCAP, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers,
D'Addario, Shure, JamHub, Thayers, FanCue, M-Audio, Onlinegigs, SongU.com,
The Music Business Registry, Tanager AudioWorks, Shari's Berries,
Independent Mastering, Indie Venue Bible, George Stein, Esq., Sonicbids,
Taxi, music Submit, CelebrityAccess, and Alphabet Arm Design
ISC is now accepting entries for 2010. Go to
http://www.listmanagerservices.com/link.php?M=96043827&N=27312&L=16183&F=T
for an entry form and more information.
International Songwriting Competition
1307 Eastland Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: 615.251.4441
Fax: 615.251.4442
songwritingcompetition.com
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Top 50 Guitarists of All Time ...
by Bluesandjazzguy
Thought this might be of some interest to guitarists.
Enjoy,
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Gibson.com Top 50 Guitarists of All Time - 10 to 1
10. Pete Townshend (The Who)
The guitar, as an instrument, has never sounded as angry as when played by Pete Townshend. Listen to "Young Man Blues" on Live at Leeds or "The Real Me" on Quadrophenia, and you will hear the sound of a man on the edge, abusing his instrument as the only means of expressing his repressed rage. Punk was born from this. Heavy metal. Hard rock, in all its various forms, can be traced back to the London kid with the big nose windmilling like his life depended on it. The genius of Townshend, though, is that this is just one facet of his playing. I dare you to find a more sincere, emotional solo than the one Pete takes in "Love Reigns O'er Me." Or hillbilly glee to match "Squeeze Box." Too iconoclastic to conform to the Mods, too musical to be a true punk, Pete Townshend stands in a category all his own. - Michael Wright
9. Robert Johnson
No guitarist has had a greater impact on modern blues and rock guitar than Robert Johnson. Over the course of just 29 original songs, the "King of the Delta Blues" laid the groundwork for styles further shaped and developed by Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman and countless others. A haunted figure, Johnson led a life shrouded in mystery, with some insisting only a pact with the Devil could account for the seemingly sudden burst of guitar skills that took hold in him in his early 20s. In truth, as those who knew him have said, Johnson worked diligently to perfect the craft that yielded such classics as "Love in Vain," "Crossroad Blues" and "Sweet Home Chicago." Keith Richards once described Johnson's guitar playing as sounding "like Bach." Clapton calls Johnson's music "the most powerful cry that I think you can find in the human voice." - Russell Hall
8. Chet Atkins
One of the founding members and architects of the Nashville Sound, Chet Atkins was unquestionably the greatest and most renowned guitarist country music has ever known. Over the years, Chet released hundreds of remarkable solo recordings displaying his undeniable talent, but it was his work as a session guitarist that may ultimately be the part of his legacy that shines the brightest. Mr. Guitar was one of the most prolific session players in history, and his stunning work can be heard on many of the biggest records of all time, including on countless classics by Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, the Everly Brothers and dozens upon dozens of A-list artists. Chet's groundbreaking fusion of jazz and country-picking would go on to influence such legendary guitarists as George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, Glen Campbell, Jerry Reed, Duane Eddy and countless other big-time artists. Check out the DVD Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player for witness to Atkins' undeniable greatness. - Sean Dooley
7. Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)
For countless guitarists around the world, history can easily be divided into two distinct eras: pre-Van Halen and post-Van Halen. And it all started with an explosive instrumental track that clocked in at a brisk 1:42. The blistering pyrotechnics on display in "Eruption," from the group's debut album Van Halen, proved an epiphany for millions of aspiring - and accomplished - rock guitarists everywhere; and that track alone signaled a seismic shift in the way the instrument would forever be played. Eddie's performance on "Eruption" is nothing short of mesmerizing. No guitar had ever sounded like that - it was almost hard to believe that it was just one man, one instrument, one take and no overdubs. Eddie's patented double-handed finger-tapping on the fretboard created an almost symphonic cacophony, the likes of which had never been heard before, and rock music would never be the same. Simply put, Eddie Van Halen is easily the most influential (and poorly imitated) guitarist of the last 30 years. - Sean Dooley
6. Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds, The Jeff Beck Group)
Only the rarest of musicians are capable of celebrating a milestone like a 65th birthday by making one of the their best albums and, sure enough, Beck's beautifully orchestrated 2010 release Emotion & Commotion recalls the passion and scope of his pivotal 1970s masterpieces, Blow By Blow and Wired. On those albums, with his 1954 Oxblood Les Paul and limitless imagination, Beck ducked his early history as part of the original Holy Trinity of British blues to prove his artistry has no boundaries. Even as a bluesman, Beck was unique. His post-Yardbirds playing with The Jeff Beck Group on their 1968 debut Truth has passages of noisy expressionism that would fit modern discs by Sonic Youth or Muse, despite his gargantuan strength as a melodist. Whether playing as a sideman, headlining small clubs like Ronnie Scott's or flooring a horde of fellow six-string virtuosos and their fans at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival, Beck is an absolute master - perhaps the absolute master - of modern electric guitar. - Ted Drozdowski
5. Chuck Berry
What's the old cliché? Before Jimi went to the moon, Chuck built the rocket. Well, that's why Berry is in the pantheon of great guitarists. His brilliant synthesis of blues and hillbilly guitar created the language of rock and roll. He set the template firmly in place, then duckwalked all over it. There's no rock act that doesn't owe a debt (direct or indirect) to Chuck Berry, but there's more to be said for the St. Louis native than just his influence. His technique was sharp, his tone was stunning, and that woozy, back-and-forth bend on "Carol" says more than any super-shredding solo in history. On those early Chess Records sides, whether he was working in blues, country, rock, rhythm or jazz, Chuck demanded your attention in a way that every artist has tried to imitate, but none have fully replicated. He'll always be one of the greats. Tell Tchaikovsky the news. - Bryan Wawzenek
4. Eric Clapton (Cream, Derek and the Dominos)
Forget about his far-reaching solo work for a minute. Forget Cream. Forget the Yardbirds. Forget Derek and the Dominos. Forget the beer commercial and "Tears in Heaven." Forget everything. The main reason kids should still be spray painting "Clapton is God" on city walls is because of that solo on The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." All that came after that was just gravy. The musician nicknamed Slowhand has always had a strong sense of melody and even his dense, improvisational solos never fade without offering substance. He has spent his career swinging between experimentation and tradition while collecting Grammys. He can play deep and soulful. He can play loud and searing. He has been a prolific champion of the blues, paying tribute to idols like B.B. King and Robert Johnson at every opportunity. And after all this time, his spot-on playing still manages to dazzle. - Aidin Vaziri
3. Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones)
The undisputed musical leader of The Rolling Stones, Richards is the best rhythm guitarist in history. He's the rajah of the riff, the overlord of opening tuning and the sultan of "Satisfaction." Taking cues from Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and Jimmy Reed, Richards' genius lies in simplifying a guitar phrase until it's down to the absolute essentials. His riffs are unfettered. By using an economy of language, they remain unforgettable. Peter Frampton might have made his axe "talk," but Keef had already been holding conversations with listeners for years. And what's a better ice-breaker than the opening riff to "Brown Sugar" or "Start Me Up"? Richards also deserves credit for playing well with others. Working in the Stones with Brian Jones, Mick Taylor and Ronnie Wood, Richards has employed "the ancient art of weaving," bringing together the lead and rhythm guitar parts via methods learned from his heroes. And when the Stones tour, Keef's still up there working his butt off - forever in service of band and song. - Bryan Wawzenek
2. Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
Rock's sorcerer supreme, Jimmy Page took the blues, rockabilly and folk and fired it out of a cannon with the release of Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in 1969. Years of teeth-cutting in London studios and a short, but eventful, tenure in the Yardbirds only served to sharpen Page's incomparable skills. Not content to rest on an already winning formula, Page took quantum leaps forward in songwriting, producing and playing on every Zeppelin album. After an initial period of silence following the band's split, Page re-entered the rock scene as Guitar God Emeritus with The Firm, on solo albums and in collaborations with The Black Crowes, David Coverdale and his old partner in crime, Robert Plant. Page remains one of the most influential and revered guitarists of all time. For case in point, watch The Edge and Jack White, in the film It Might Get Loud, turn into fawning schoolboys when the master launches into the opening chords of "Whole Lotta Love." - Michael Wright
1. Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix revolutionized guitar playing and rock music - building a rainbow bridge between blues, rock and roll and the psychedelic experiments of the mid-'60s. Never has a guitar player appeared so "at one" with his instrument - his live shows were more out-of-body experiences than performances. His tragically short recording career saw only three studio albums, Are You Experienced? (1967), Axis: Bold as Love (also 1967), and Electric Ladyland (1968). Hendrix's performance at Woodstock remains a genuine iconic moment in rock and roll history. Jimi Hendrix was only 27 when he died in a London flat. Neil Young said it best when he inducted Jimi into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, "Hendrix threw a Molotov cocktail onto rock and roll." - Andrew Vaughan
Votes for the Top 50 Guitarists of All Time were included from Michael Wright, Bryan Wawzenek, Andrew Vaughan, Sean Dooley, Arlen Roth, Aidin Vaziri, Russell Hall, Ted Drozdowski, Paolo Bassotti, Dave Hunter, Jeff Cease (Black Crowes), James Williamson (Iggy & The Stooges), Steve Mazur (Our Lady Peace), Martin Belmont (Graham Parker & The Rumour) and the Gibson.com Readers Poll.
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Blues Radio Fans - "DAWG FM" message on Facebook...
by Bluesandjazzguy
FacebookJust passing this message on to listeners of blues radio with DAWG FM's early June launch in the
offing.
The New 101.9 DAWG FM will play a combination of Blues Rock, Traditional Blues, Rhythm
and Soul and will feature a wealth of Canadian talent. Check links and fan page for more.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
facebook
Dylan Black sent a message to the members of DAWG FM.
Dylan BlackMay 11, 2010 at 11:01am
Subject: IMPORTANT! - DAWG FM FAN PAGE!
Hey,
Just a quick update on 101.9 DAWG FM! We are all busy getting ready for our early June launch. It's an exciting time in the city, as we can't wait to get DAWG FM on air and start playing only the best blues music, for you!
If you have a moment, could you please join our official FAN PAGE? By doing so, you will be able to get instant updates on DAWG FM through your "News Feed." You'll find out about the latest contests, interviews and more. Simply hit "Like' at the top of the page. Here's the link -
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/1019-DAWG-FM-Ottawas-Best-Frien...
Also, if you could please invite your friends to join, AND share the page on your wall (you may do so by clicking the share icon at the bottom of the FAN PAGE) that would be awesome!
We want to spread the word of DAWG FM and let Ottawa know that its BEST FRIEND is coming!
Thank you!
Dylan Black
DAWG FM Evening Announcer
To reply to this message, follow the link below:
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