OCFF Songs From the Heart Competition Winners
by Bluesandjazzguy
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other you know who may.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) is pleased to announce the
grand prize winners of the 16th annual Songs From the Heart songwriting
competition, sponsored by Galaxie, Your Musical Universe. Nearly 200
submissions were received this year and the judging was difficult. Ontario
songwriters are masters of their craft as shown by the long list of
incredibly gifted past winners of the Songs From the Heart competition.
The 2010 OCFF Songs From the Heart winners are:
Galaxie Rising Star Award - English: Ambre McLean for "Me, My Heart, And The
Moon" http://www.ambremclean.com
Galaxie Rising Star Award - French: Louis-Philippe Robillard for "Le
Pommier" http://www.louisphilipperobillard.com/
Runners-up will be announced this fall, at the same time as the Colleen
Peterson Award winner.
Galaxie, Your Musical Universe, is proudly committed to supporting emerging
Canadian music talent through its Galaxie Rising Stars Program. The
objective of this program is to help provide opportunities for up-and-coming
musicians in all genres by providing showcase opportunities, monetary awards
and potential airplay on the Galaxie channels. Since its inception in 2000,
over 750 artists have directly benefitted from the Program.
The Galaxie music service is available in over 8 million homes across the
country. 45 music channels programmed by experts in a variety of genres. No
ads, no talk, just great music. www.galaxie.ca
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The grand prize winners each receive a Galaxie Rising Star Award of $1000.00
and an opportunity to showcase at the OCFF conference. Please visit the OCFF
web site to learn more about the OCFF's various awards
http://www.ocff.ca/services/awards.html
For more information, or to request interviews, please contact Peter
MacDonald, OCFF Executive Director
pmacdonald(a)ocff.ca or by phone toll-free at 1-866-292-6233
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15 years, 3 months
Pete Dale and The Dealmakers
by Bluesandjazzguy
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Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: Buffalo Blues
To: buffaloblues(a)live.ca
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:46 PM
Subject: Fw: Pete Dale and The Dealmakers
A friend asked me to pass this along...
Sincerely,
Lame Buffalo
Blues, R&B and Rock Harmonica
Carleton Place on the Mississippi
Lanark County Ontario Canada
From: John Mills
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 4:03 PM
To: Buffalo Blues
Subject: Pete Dale and The Dealmakers
Mark,
Perhaps you can circulate this story about our corporate band to your distribution list. Thanks!
Ottawa corporate rockers success!
Earlier this year, BTI Systems--an Ottawa-based high tech company--entered a band in the “FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands” contest. This annual event (this year marks the 10th edition) features the very best corporate bands in North America. It was a great achievement to be named as one of the eight entrants in the eastern final, but Pete Dale and Dealmakers did not rest on their laurels. They competed against some highly talented bands at BB King’s in Nashville in June, and managed to win a spot into the finals that will happen in early October at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. They were also honoured as being the first Canadian band to make it that far, so we are very proud of their achievement!
Sponsor page:
http://rockhall.com/events/battle-of-the-corporate-bands/
The band’s performance at BB King’s:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma6FjdJB1YE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIBcnLOKu9U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hugnlyVsMs&feature=related
This is not only a great story, but also a great opportunity to showcase some local talent. Please reply to this email or contact John Mills at 613-796-8070 if you’d like more information. They will be playing a warm-up show at Greenfield’s Pub in Barrhaven on Wednesday, September 22nd so please come out and show your support.
See you soon
John
p.s. Maybe you can bring your harmonicas to Greenfields on September 22nd.
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15 years, 4 months
Grand Opening of Beacon Heights Retirement Residence October 27
by Bluesandjazzguy
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Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
I am looking for background music for the grand opening and official Ribbon Cutting during lunch. The Grand opening and Official Ribbon Cutting is Wednesday, October 27 at Beacon Heights, 2201 Montreal Road in Ottawa. The Celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. and the ceremony concludes at 12 p.m. Lunch is served from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. and for that hour I would like jazz to be played.
Please let me know if you are available, and what the cost would be.
Thank you,
Ronna
Ronna Goldberg
Regional Event Planner
Sturgeon Creek 1 Retirement Residence
10 Hallonquist Drive
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2Y 2M5
Tel: 204-885-1415 Cell: 204-232-8495 Fax: 204-889-4782
www.allseniorscare.com
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15 years, 4 months
"Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz" sent you a message on Facebook...
by Bluesandjazzguy
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Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
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Sarah Andrew Wilson sent a message to the members of Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
Sarah Andrew WilsonAugust 11, 2010 at 2:03pm
Subject: 2010 Vocals Competition tickets on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and All-Star Gala Concert, to be held at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in Washington, DC at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 4.
The 2010 International Jazz Competition will feature jazz vocals and will be judged by an illustrious panel including Patti Austin, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Aretha Franklin, Al Jarreau, and Dianne Reeves.
This year's event will shine a spotlight on the Great American Songbook and pay tribute to some of the most beloved songs and songwriters of all time. In addition, Aretha Franklin will be presented with the 2010 Maria Fisher Founder's Award in honor of her longtime support of jazz, music education, and the Institute.
The evening will also feature the winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composers Competition, sponsored by BMI.
Don't miss this very special event -- purchase your tickets today online at http://www.facebook.com/l/47d8dKGz4POd5HbCBYi_pqctAaA;www.kennedy-center.org or by calling the Kennedy Center Box Office at 800.444.1324.
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15 years, 4 months
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>
15 years, 4 months