Mike Rud workshop and concert
by Tim Bedner
Mike Rud March 24, 2012 www.mikerud.com
Afternoon Jazz Guitar Workshop 1:00 – 3:00 pm Cover $20, Students $15.
953 Gladstone Ave. 613-729-0693 info(a)gigspaceottawa.com
Evening Concert 7:30 – 10:00 pm*Cover $10, Students $5. Mike Rud – Guitar, Mark Alcorn – Bass, Marilee Townsend – Drums.
953 Gladstone Ave.613-729-0693info(a)gigspaceottawa.com
*We recommend purchasing concert tickets in advance to guarantee a seat. Seating is general admission.
“he’s a hell of a writer…and forget about the excellence of his musical ideas and his lyricism – just his touch on his instrument is exquisite.”
Katie Malloch, CBC Radio Jazzbeat
13 years, 1 month
Fw: Is Social Media Worth It For Musicians?
by Bluesandjazzguy
Hi,
Passing this on for any interest you or someone you know may have.
Any due diligence is yours to investigate as I don't have anything
to add in this offering.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Show of hands… Who has 1000+ Facebook friends and hasn’t
sold a single album or made one red cent as a result?
…I thought so.
This free video can help you change that:
http://viralmusicplayer.com
The video is the latest from major label recording artist,
turned music marketing consultant John Oszajca.
In the video you will learn a new strategy for generating
automated traffic, building your fan base, and making your
music go viral!
Does it work?
Here are just a few results musicians have reported after
using the techniques in the video above...
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"I had 38 new subscribers on my mailing list on that day and
ended up with 55 over 2 days which I was pretty excited
about." - Dean Fields.
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"I got the calculator out this morning and crunched some
numbers, my Twitter following over the last two weeks has
gone up by 30%... I've done nothing else." - Greg Parke
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How are musicians getting these kinds of results?
Watch this video and find out:
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The cold hard reality is that most musicians are using
outdated social media strategies that simply don't work.
As a result the average musician is seeing a big fat ZERO
when it comes to album sales.
If the collapse of MySpace taught us anything, it's that we
need to stay on the cutting edge of Social Media if we want
to be able to reap it's many rewards and further our music
careers.
This FREE video will show you one of the most cutting edge
strategies around
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Enjoy the video!
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Important Press Release For Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide - Unsigned Only Music Competition Deadline Extension
by Bluesandjazzguy
HTML Message
Hi,
Passing this on for any interest you or someone you know may have.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Hi ,
This is just quick note to let you and Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide know that due to overwhelming demand, the deadline for the inaugural Unsigned Only Music Competition has been extended until April 11 2012. This will be the final deadline for this year's competition.
Unsigned Only is 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 would certainly appreciate you spreading the word to musicians in your reach via the press release below, and please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any further questions.
Best Regards,
Candace Avery
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
Unsigned Only
1307 Eastland Ave
Nashville TN 37206
PH: 615-251-4441
Fax: 615-251-4442
www.songwritingcompetition.com
www.unsignedonly.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 11, 2012
Nashville, TN, USA - March 12, 2012 - Due to overwhelming demand, the inaugural Unsigned Only Music Competition has extended its deadline to enter until April 11, 2012. 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.
Created by the same team who founded the International Songwriting Competition (ISC), Unsigned Only offers great prizes, recognition, exposure, and the chance to be heard by a group of judges consisting of high-profile recording artists and industry professionals. It also takes it a step further, however, and 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: Cyndi Lauper; Kenny Rogers; Angie Stone; 3 Doors Down; Charlie Daniels; Jeremy Camp; Manchester Orchestra; Craig Morgan; Robert Smith (The Cure); Kelly Clarkson; Musiq Soulchild; Aaron Shust; Steve Lillywhite (Producer); G. Love; Matt and Kim; St. Vincent; The Mountain Goats; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Scott Lapatine (Founder/Editor-In-Chief, Stereogum) and Lorraine Ali (Pop Music Editor, Los Angeles Times).
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, RCA Records); David Wilkes (VP of A&R, eOne Music); Pete Giberga (Head of A&R, Razor & Tie Records); Jason Geter (President, Grand Hustle Records); Jason McArthur (VP of A&R, Provident Label Group); and Josh Bailey, SVP A&R, Word Label Group.
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 April 11, 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
If you feel that you have received this email in error or would like to be taken off this Unsigned Only promotion list (but still receive Unsigned Only updates) please email: remove(a)unsignedonly.com with "Unsigned Only Updates Only" in the subject. If you wish to unsubscribe completely for any other reason, simply unsubscribe to: remove(a)unsignedonly.com and you will be taken off the list. Thank You.
13 years, 1 month
Important Press Release For Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide - Unsigned Only Music Competition Deadline Extension
by Bluesandjazzguy
HTML MessageHi,
Passing this on for any interest you or someone you know may have.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Hi ,
This is just quick note to let you and Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide know that due to overwhelming demand, the deadline for the inaugural Unsigned Only Music Competition has been extended until April 11 2012. This will be the final deadline for this year's competition.
Unsigned Only is 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 would certainly appreciate you spreading the word to musicians in your reach via the press release below, and please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any further questions.
Best Regards,
Candace Avery
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
Unsigned Only
1307 Eastland Ave
Nashville TN 37206
PH: 615-251-4441
Fax: 615-251-4442
www.songwritingcompetition.com
www.unsignedonly.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 11, 2012
Nashville, TN, USA - March 12, 2012 - Due to overwhelming demand, the inaugural Unsigned Only Music Competition has extended its deadline to enter until April 11, 2012. 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.
Created by the same team who founded the International Songwriting Competition (ISC), Unsigned Only offers great prizes, recognition, exposure, and the chance to be heard by a group of judges consisting of high-profile recording artists and industry professionals. It also takes it a step further, however, and 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: Cyndi Lauper; Kenny Rogers; Angie Stone; 3 Doors Down; Charlie Daniels; Jeremy Camp; Manchester Orchestra; Craig Morgan; Robert Smith (The Cure); Kelly Clarkson; Musiq Soulchild; Aaron Shust; Steve Lillywhite (Producer); G. Love; Matt and Kim; St. Vincent; The Mountain Goats; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Scott Lapatine (Founder/Editor-In-Chief, Stereogum) and Lorraine Ali (Pop Music Editor, Los Angeles Times).
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, RCA Records); David Wilkes (VP of A&R, eOne Music); Pete Giberga (Head of A&R, Razor & Tie Records); Jason Geter (President, Grand Hustle Records); Jason McArthur (VP of A&R, Provident Label Group); and Josh Bailey, SVP A&R, Word Label Group.
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 April 11, 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
If you feel that you have received this email in error or would like to be taken off this Unsigned Only promotion list (but still receive Unsigned Only updates) please email: remove(a)unsignedonly.com with "Unsigned Only Updates Only" in the subject. If you wish to unsubscribe completely for any other reason, simply unsubscribe to: remove(a)unsignedonly.com and you will be taken off the list. Thank You.
13 years, 1 month
Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis Solo/Duo Competition 2012
by LIZBLUES (Liz Sykes)
You are receiving this email via the Ottawa Musicians List. The OBS
Road to Memphis Solo/Duo 2011 'call for entries' is being sent to all
Ottawa area musicians, using all mailing lists available. Apologies if
you receive this information more than once, but we want to make sure no
one is missed.
Please note that the OBS Road to Memphis Band and Solo/Duo competitions
will be held separately and the 'call for entries' below relates to the
*Solo/Duo Blues Challenge only*.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Liz
Liz Sykes
President
Ottawa Blues Society
http://www.ottawabluessociety.com
*OBS Road to Memphis *
*Solo/Duo 2012*
This year, the Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis Solo/Duo competition
will be held in April.The Solo/Duo qualifying rounds will take place
Wednesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 25, with the finals scheduled
for Friday, April 27, 2012 at Irene's Pub, 885 Bank Street.
Deadline for entries is Friday, March 30, 2012 at 6 pm (Ottawa time).
For the purposes of the IBC, a '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 the
local competition, entrants will be judged using the same criteria as in
the International competition.Each solo/duo entry will have 20-25
minutes to perform (to be confirmed following close of entries) 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:
¯Entrants must be 2012 residents of the Ottawa/Gatineau area
(approximately 100 km radius of Ottawa).
¯Entrants must be available for both qualifying rounds and the final
round and must be able to travel to the IBC in Memphis, January
29-February 2, 2013.
¯Entrants will play one set; set length will be 20-25 minutes (to be
confirmed following close of entries).
¯All songs presented MUST be Blues (electric or acoustic), Rock/ Blues,
Jazz/Blues, Country Blues or Rhythm & Blues.
To enter, please download the entry form (available on our website at
http://www.ottawabluessociety.com/road2memphis.php), complete *all*
sections and attach completed form to an email addressed to the Ottawa
Blues Society at ottawabluessociety(a)gmail.com
<mailto:ottawabluessociety@gmail.com>; please cc your entry to
lizblues(a)rogers.com <mailto:lizblues@rogers.com>.
Every effort will be made to accommodate all applications that are
received on time and meet the established criteria.However, should it be
required for any reason deemed appropriate, the Ottawa Blues Society
reserves the right to limit the number of entrants in the competition.
Should it be necessary to exercise this right, a pre-screening of the
applications received will be conducted based on the sample music
provided (see entry form).The results of the pre-screening are
final.Although flexible, for planning purposes the target is to have 2
nights of qualifying rounds.
Should there be an insufficient number of entries to run a reasonable
competition or for any other reason deemed appropriate, the Ottawa Blues
Society also reserves the right to cancel the event.In such a case, all
entrants would be given priority should they wish to enter the
competition in the following year.
You will be contacted for further information following the submission
deadline.Please address any questions to lizblues(a)rogers.com
<mailto:lizblues@rogers.com>.
**
13 years, 1 month
Walrus Jazz Guitar Quartet March 3rd
by Marilee
David Occhipinti, Roddy Ellias, Kim Ratcliffe & Ted Quinlan
4 of Canada's most Celebrated Guitarists together in Ottawa!
Enjoy an evening of superb music as you experience the interaction and
musical conversations between four exceptional musicians. The quartet's
original repertoire covers a wide variety of influences and stylistic
approaches. Each member of the Walrus Quartet is an acclaimed guitarist and
composer in their own right, and together they continue to surprise, to
stretch the boundaries and to move between musical genres with ease. There
will be questions and answers following each set. Enjoy the quartet at The
GigSpace, a venue designed specifically for sound and to provide an
exceptional listening experience.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2012
TWO SEATINGS
7:00 PM AND 9:00 PM
Tickets $20 per set
Location: GigSpace 953 Gladstone Ave. www.gigspaceottawa.com
<http://www.gigspaceottawa.com/>
Call: 613-729-0693 email: info(a)gigspaceottawa.com
Purchase your ticket in advance to guarantee a seat - general seating only.
Tickets available at
Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Ave. 613-729-0693
The Leading Note, 370 Elgin St.
13 years, 2 months
