Ottawa Blues Society's Road to Memphis - call for entries
by LIZBLUES (Liz Sykes)
Please note that although the deadline for entries is Monday, August 9,
it would greatly assist the Blues Society planning if you would submit
your entries as soon as possible.
Thank you.
*Road to Memphis*
* **Ottawa** Blues Society Local Blues Challenge -- 2010*
The Ottawa Blues Society will again participate in the Blues
Foundation's International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. The winner(s)
of the OBS Blues Challenge will compete as OBS representative(s) in the
IBC to be held in Memphis, February 1-5, 2011.
Dates for the 2010 OBS Road to Memphis* *local blues competition
semi-final rounds are Wednesdays, September 8, 15 and 22 (with
Wednesday, September 29 a possibility, should the number of entries
warrant four semi-final rounds). Finals are scheduled for Friday,
September 24 (Friday, October 1, if a 4^th round is necessary).
*Deadline for entries is midnight Monday, August 9, 2010. *
The OBS is exploring the feasibility of adding a Solo/Duo competition to
this year's Road to Memphis. We invite anyone interested in competing
as a Solo/Duo act to complete an application form. Based on the number
of acts entered in this category (at August 9 deadline), we will
determine whether the Solo/Duo competition will go ahead. Musicians
must enter either the Band or the Solo/Duo category; you cannot enter
both categories.
For the purposes of the IBC, a 'band' is any act with three or more
musicians; vocalists are counted as musicians for the purpose of this
competition; solo/duo is any act with one or two musicians; vocalists
are counted as musicians for the purpose of this competition. Both
electric and acoustic instruments are allowed. At this local
competition, entrants will be judged by the same criteria used for the
International competition. Each band or solo/duo entry will have 25
minutes to perform and will be given points based on Blues Content,
Vocals, Talent, Originality and Stage Presence. For full details on
scoring criteria and official rules, see the Blues Foundation website
http://www.blues.org/ibc/scoring.php
Eligibility Requirements:
¯ Band members must be 2010 residents of the Ottawa/Gatineau area
(approximately 100 km radius of Ottawa).
¯ Entrants must be available for all semi-final rounds and the final
round and must be able to travel to Memphis in February 2011.
¯ Entrants will play one 25-minute set.
¯ All songs presented MUST be Blues (electric or acoustic), Rock/
Blues, Jazz/Blues, Country Blues or Rhythm & Blues.
¯ Each participating band will provide the OBS with one original
recorded song for inclusion in a proposed 'OBS Road to Memphis'
compilation. This compilation may be produced in limited quantity and
sold to raise funds for OBS expenses incurred in the annual local
competition.
Entries should be made using the Contact form on the OBS website and
directed to all Board members.
http://www.ottawabluessociety.com/contact.php Application information
should include names and contact info for all band or solo/duo members,
a brief biography, a summary of the entrant's experience and performance
history and an audio sample of music (link to myspace, band website, MP3
or CD). You will be contacted for further information following the
submission deadline. Please address any questions to me at the email
address above or at liz(a)ottawabluessociety.com
<mailto:liz@ottawabluessociety.com>
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OCFF Showcases Announced
by Bluesandjazzguy
Passed on for any interest you may have.
The OCFF Showcase selections have been announced! Visit the OCFF web site
for more information, but for now, here's the list:
Allison Lickley (Quebec)
Annie Lou (Yukon)
Belzébuth (Quebec)
Cécile Doo-Kingué (Quebec)
Chic Gamine (Manitoba/Quebec)
Dan Mangan (British Columbia)
David Leask (Scotland / Ontario)
David Ross Macdonald (Australia)
David Woodhead's Confabulation (Ont.)
Donné Roberts (Ontario)
Harrison Kennedy (Ontario)
Hat Check Girl (United States)
H'Sao (Chad / Quebec)
John Wort Hannam (Alberta)
Jon Brooks (Ontario)
Leela Gilday (Northwest Territories)
Louis-Philippe Robillard (Ontario)
Lynne Hanson (Ontario)
Megan Jerome (Ontario)
Minotaurs (Ontario)
Shane Koyczan & The Short Story Long (British Columbia)
The Grass Mountain Hobos (PEI)
Mountains & The Trees (Newfoundland)
Twilight Hotel (Manitoba)
.and of course, we also have two great Family Showcases as well:
Marky Weinstock (Ontario)
Bill Harley (United States)
There were almost 340 applications for the showcases this year. The jury had
a tough time making the final selections.
Registration for the annual OCFF Conference is ongoing. Visit www.ocff.ca to
register today.
Here's to the rest of the fabulous festivals happening this weekend and into
the Fall!
Peter MacDonald
Executive Director
The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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SPECIAL NOTICE from Ottawa Blues This Week - BENEFIT FOR KIM
by Bluesandjazzguy
Forwarded for info of those musicians not on Liz Sykes list
Ottawa Blues This Week encourages your support for this benefit, either by attending and contributing or by dropping some $$ in the tip jar when you're in the area.
Thank you.
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BENEFIT FOR KIM
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Benefit for Kim
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Tuesday, July 20 @ 8:30 pm
A Benefit show will be held next Tuesday, July 20, at Irene's Pub (885 Bank Street) for the one and only Kim (bartending manager) who was badly mauled recently while trying to stop a fight (although there have been very few incidences of fighting in the 25-year history of Irene’s).
Kim is recovering but will be off work for a lengthy period.
Kim has been a longtime friend to the Ottawa music scene.
Lots of great music and the musicians participating guarantee a “production second to none”.
There is also a ‘tip jar’ at Irene’s with Kim’s name on it.
For more info, contact Drew Nelson or Irene’s Pub.
http://www.irenespub.ca
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Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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2010 International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
by Bluesandjazzguy
HTML MessagePassed on from ICS, for whatever interest you may have.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Hi ,
Because we know how supportive of independent music "Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide" is, we wanted to pass on this press release for the 2010 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the hopes that you will be able to post it to musicians in your reach, and let them know about this opportunity. Thanks again for your support with ISC, we really appreciate it :)
Cheers,
Candace Avery
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
1307 Eastland Ave
Nashville TN 37206
PH: 615-251-4441
Fax: 615-251-4442
www.songwritingcompetition.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Candace Avery
International Songwriting Competition
615.251.4441
cavery(a)songwritingcompetition.com
www.songwritingcompetition.com
MUSIC ICONS TO JUDGE 2010 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC)
Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Steve Winwood, Kings of Leon, Rihanna, Ben Harper, Train, Timbaland, McCoy Tyner, Kelly Clarkson, and Many More Celebrities Team Up With High-Profile Music Industry Executives To Choose 2010 ISC Winners
July 12, 2010 - The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has put together the most high-profile and prestigious judging panel in its nine-year history. Known for its high caliber of judges, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by some of the world's most iconic and successful recording artists, as well as many major and indie record label presidents.
Now accepting entries for the 2010 competition, ISC gives away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (shared among the 66 winners) including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes.
To enter, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
Open to both amateur and professional songwriters, ISC offers 22 categories to enter, representing all genres of popular music. Past winners have included artists at all levels, from Grammy winners to hobbyist songwriters and everyone in between. To better level the playing field for unsigned artists, ISC has added this year the "Unsigned Only" category which is open to songwriters and artists not signed to a major label record deal, publishing company, or distribution deal. This category provides an excellent opportunity for unknown artists to compete against others on a similar level.
Winning ISC can be a tremendous career booster. In the past five years, three of the Grand Prize winners have been signed to major label deals (Universal and Epic). Many more winners have secured publishing deals, smaller label deals, licensing deals, and distribution deals in addition to getting more gigs, fans, and recognition.
Monte Lipman, President of Universal Records, talks about his role as an ISC judge: "We're always been impressed with the talented songwriters who participate in the ISC. This is a great A&R source to find new artists."
ISC judges include:
Recording Artists: Peter Gabriel; Rihanna; Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben Harper; Jeff Beck; Kelly Clarkson; Timbaland; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Ben Folds; Train; Wynonna; Robbie Williams; Michael W. Smith; John Scofield; Jerry Lee Lewis; Regina Spektor; Alejandro Sanz; Jeremy Camp; Terence Blanchard; Ray Wylie Hubbard; Montel Jordan; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Jazmine Sullivan; DJ Tiesto; James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Robert Earl Keen; Baaba Maal; John Digweed; K'Naan; Adele; Black Francis (The Pixies); Robert Smith (The Cure); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); and more to be announced...
Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records); Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America, Sony/BMG); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); Daniel Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and Putumayo Kids); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director, A&R Sony Nashville) Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); and more to be announced.
Please visit http://www.songwritingcompetition.com for an entry form or more details.
ISC Sponsors: ASCAP, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers, D'Addario, Shure, Thayers, Onlinegigs, SongU.com, The Music Business Registry, Independent Mastering, Indie Venue Bible, George Stein, Esq., Sonicbids, Taxi, music Submit, and Alphabet Arm Design
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For more information, please email Candace Avery at cavery(a)songwritingcompetition.com or call 615-251-4441
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