Alcorn Music Studios GigSpace Update
by Tim Bedner
Singers Night Our – Singers Open Mic
Date: Thursdays, December 1st and 15th
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: GigSpace at Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Ave., one block west of Preston.
Cover: $5
www.gigspaceottawa.com
Join host, vocalist & pianist, Elise Letourneau for a fun evening of singing. Do you love to sing? Standard/classic pop, rock, Motown, blues, folk, or show tunes? Bring along lyric sheets or sheet music of your favourite classic,WELL-KNOWN songs and we'll play them in your best key. We'll have a microphone set up. You can sing with or without it. Sing solo, or duet with a friend, or lead the gang in a sing-along of a well-known tune. We'll cheer you on! And we'll start each time with a group sing-in and a selection from Elise, so the ice will already be broken for you. We also have fake books you can review; even if we don't know a song well, we can read it from the sheet music.
Come sing and meet others who love to sing. It's not like choir, and it's not like a voice lesson, but you'll have a chance to sing with a live pianist hear lots of songs - it's a low-key supportive atmosphere and it's in-the-moment and edgy and it's fun!!! And it's okay if you just want to come and listen too!
indie night - singer/songwriter open mic
Special Guest: Neil Gerster – Released his “ukulele album”, Hearts and Other Shipwrecks, in 2011, containing 14 tracks of poetic lyrics, summer sounds, sea imagery, tales of online dating, mellotron accents, but especially the sounds of ukuleles and banjoleles throughout.
Date: Thursday, December 8th
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: GigSpace at Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Ave., one block west of Preston.
Cover: $5
www.gigspaceottawa.com
indie night, hosted by indie artist Elizabeth Bruce aims to provide a comfortable place for aspiring singer-songwriters to share their music in front of a live audience. Each month there will be a performance by a featured guest artist, followed by an open mic. Participants are strongly encouraged to sing original songs rather than covers. We supply a PA, guitar amps and a piano is available for pianists.
Inside The Music 5th Anniversary with bassist John Geggie
Here is a link to the webpage with information on the Saturday December 10th 1 to 3pm event.
http://gigspaceottawa.com/?page_id=10
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Important Press Release For Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide About New Major International Music Competition
by Bluesandjazzguy
HTML MessagePassed on for any interest there may be in this.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Hi ,
Because you and Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide have been such great supporters of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC), we wanted to let you know about a new music competition that we are launching called Unsigned Only. The website is www.unsignedonly.com. We are hoping that you will distribute and/or help us to promote the press release below.
Unsigned Only is completely separate from and different to ISC. It is not a songwriting competition; rather, it is a music competition designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints. The goal of Unsigned Only is to find an outstanding, talented performer: a band, singer, or solo artist...a newcomer or veteran...raw or polished - the "gem" that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. Judging criteria includes vocals, performance, originality, and songwriting. There is also a category just for Vocal Performance which accepts songs that are not original.
We are very excited about this new venture, and thank you in advance for helping us to spread the word.
if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
Best Wishes,
Candace Avery
www.unsignedonly.com
www.songwritingcompetition.com
615-739-5497
1307 Eastland Ave
Nashville TN 37206
Contact: Candace Avery
Tel: 615.251.4441
Email: cavery(a)unsignedonly.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC COMPETITION FOR UNSIGNED ARTISTS
Top Level Record Industry Executives To Mentor Grand Prize Winner
Nashville, TN, USA - November 15, 2011 - The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), one of the world's largest songwriting competitions, has launched Unsigned Only, a new, unique international music competition. Designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major record label, Unsigned Only's goal is to find an outstanding, talented performing artist: a band, singer, or solo artist...a newcomer or veteran...raw or polished - the "gem" that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. Judging criteria includes vocals, performance, songwriting, and originality.
Completely separate and distinct from ISC, Unsigned Only is a fresh and novel approach to other music competitions. Not only does it offer great prizes, recognition, exposure, and the chance to be heard by a group of judges consisting of high-profile recording artists and industry professionals, but it also takes it a step further and puts the Grand Prize winner in direct, personal contact with the influential record label executives who are the ultimate decision makers. For the first time ever, a music competition offers the Grand Prize winner the unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by a group of record company presidents, A&R reps, and more. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for an artist to directly network with the top echelon of record company professionals and get guidance, advice, feedback, and networking opportunities.
The founders of Unsigned Only, Jim Morgan and Candace Avery, talk about the new venture: "We are pleased to introduce a new music competition of this caliber to artists throughout the world. Having worked with a wide variety of artists over many years, we know that what artists want most is access to record label professionals. However, it is virtually impossible for most up-and-coming artists to have direct access to this elite and elusive group of decision makers. So, Unsigned Only is offering the unprecedented opportunity for the Grand Prize winner to network with and be mentored by a prestigious group of record label executives. This has never been done before, and we are excited about the possibilities it affords the Unsigned Only winner."
The judging panel is comprised of an impressive group of recording artists, producers, and top-level music journalists. They include: 3 Doors Down; Manchester Orchestra; Cyndi Lauper; Robert Smith (The Cure); Jeremy Camp; Craig Morgan; Kelly Clarkson; Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Matt and Kim; St. Vincent; The Mountain Goats; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Scott Lapatine (Founder, Stereogum); and more to be announced.
The panel of mentors who have signed on to participate is equally impressive. Included are: Monte Lipman (President of Universal Republic); Pete Ganbarg (Executive Vice President/Head of A&R, Atlantic Records); David Wolter (Senior VP of A&R, RCA Records); Kim Stephens (President, Forward Entertainment and A&R/Capitol Music Group); Trevor Jerideau (VP of A&R, J Records); David Wilkes (VP of A&R, eOne Music); Pete Giberga (Head of A&R, Razor & Tie Records); Jason Geter (President, Grand Hustle Records); and more to be announced.
The Grand Prize Winner will be awarded $5,000 in cash (plus additional prizes) and one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of record company executives. First Place and Second Place winners will also be selected in each category. Entries are being accepted now until March 5, 2012. Winners will be announced in July, 2012. Categories include: AAA (Adult Album Alternative), AC (Adult Contemporary), Christian Music, Country, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop/Top 40, and Vocal Performance.
All entries must be original music except for the Vocal Performance category which accepts original or cover songs. Judging criteria in the Vocal Performance category will be based solely on the quality of the vocals, thereby allowing singers who do not write their own songs the opportunity to enter.
For more information, please contact Candace Avery at 615.251.4441 or cavery(a)unsignedonly.com.
For entry and general information, please go to http://www.unsignedonly.com
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International Guitar Night Offer
by Bluesandjazzguy
Passing this on for any interest it may have.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
La version française suit
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT
Friday, November 18 at 8 pm - Shenkman Arts Centre
Last chance to get your tickets!
Need tickets?
Check out iPricedIt.com. This great new site lets you name your price for some of the best sports, music, theatre and other live events around. So tell them where you want to sit for the International Guitar Night show and what you want to pay. When your offer is accepted, you'll get superb entertainment at a great price. A win-win for you and International Guitar Night!
International Guitar Night is the longest-running "mobile guitar festival" in North America. IGN founder Brian Gore of San Francisco is joined by Lulo Reinhardt, a descendant of the one and only Jango, Adrian Legg, and Marco Pereira. Gore has also invited Martin Taylor, the jazz guitarist from Scotland; the renowned Brazilian guitarist/singer Guinga, and Solorazaf, a new exciting guitarist from Madagascar.
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INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT
Le 18 october, 2011 à 20 h - Théàtre Centrepointe
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International Guitar Night (IGN) est le « festival ambulant de guitaristes » ayant la plus longue affiche en Amérique du Nord. Le fondateur d’IGN Brian Gore convie à ses côtés Lulo Reinhardt d’Allemagne, un descendant de Django, le guitariste du Royaume-Uni, pionnier et virtuose du doigté Adrian Legg; aussi, le très réputé guitariste brésilien Marco Pereira qui a invité Martin Taylor, un guitariste jazz de l’Écosse et enfin un nouveau guitariste du Madagascar Solorazaf.
Savourez la virtuosité de ces musiciens jouant dans une ambiance décontractée, agréable et amicale. IGN, le spectacle de guitaristes le plus réussi du genre.
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Fw: Ad for Ottawa Musicians
by Bluesandjazzguy
Passing to list as requested.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Would you be willing to post the following ad for me:
Jazz Vocal Quartet Seeks Alto
An a cappella vocal jazz quartet is looking for an alto interested in joining the group. We sing arrangements inspired by Manhattan Transfer and others. If interested, please contact John Wilson at j.f.wilson(a)sympatico.ca
Is this something you would do for me, or is there a way I should be posting it myself?
Thanks, John
John F. Wilson
613-829-5449
j.f.wilson(a)sympatico.ca
http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfwilson
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