Adlai Waxman performs in Toronto this Wednesday night!

Scotia Entertainment Compilation Release Party
When: Wed. March 1st, 06
Where: Smiling Buddha Bar 961 College Street (Just West of Dovercourt)
Show Starts @ 8:30pm - $5 Cover or $12 Includes copy of Compilation CD
Feat: Adlai Waxman, Amy Jacobs, The Clark Institute, David Hein, & Dave
MacPherson (Guest Host)



Adlai Waxman's song 73 from the EP FLIGHT 73 is one of the songs on the
Scotia Entertainment Compilation CD.



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CD's AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

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March 22 at 9pm - Montreal Bistro

> Michele Mele
>
> ŒFeel¹
>
> CD Release
>
> March 22 at 9pm - Montreal Bistro
>
>
>
> Toronto, ON ­ Singer ,songwriter, music educator Michele Mele releases her
> third album of original material "feel" at the Montreal Bistro March 22. An
> enthusiastic and dynamic performer, her compositions reflect her many
> influences from a lifetime of music.
>
>
>
> Michele Mele has the good fortune of growing up in a musical family and has
> been writing songs for over 20 years. A graduate of University of Toronto
> Faculty of Music and Faculty of Education she has been inspiring everyone with
> her music. Her original song, "That's All I Know" recorded by Neil Donnell,
> went gold in Canada in 1989. As a composer she's written songs, choral works
> and orchestral works, including a Christmas piece for the Toronto
> Philharmonic, which they performed under Michele's baton.
>
>
>
> Michele has become a favorite performer in the Toronto jazz scene playing at a
> number of hot spots including The Rex RD's The Top O' The Senator and The
> Montreal Bistro. ³feel" comes hot on the heels of her 2 previous albums 'Like
> This" and "Laugh'. This new album is written, arranged, produced and sung by
> Michele. She is solidly supported by Bernie Senensky, Lew Mele, Lou
> Bartolomucci and John Mele along with top performers Guido Basso on flugel
> horn, Bill McBernie on flute and Michael Stuart on tenor sax. The band has an
> energy that radiates!
>
>
>
> "I wanted to create something that captured the wonderful joyous positive
> energy that we all feel together as an ensemble. I wanted this album to be
> human and warm like a hug from your mother and at the same time raw and
> emotional, not overproduced and slick" Michele Mele
>
>
>
> Michele Mele is an artist who has diverse specialized skills, in addition to
> songwriting and performing. She is the mother of four beautiful children, and
> is also a certified scuba diver, an accomplished flying trapeze artist and
> slalom water-skier. She also speaks fluent French and Italian, and is a
> gourmet cook.
>
> Michele Mele
>
> Œfeel¹
>
> CD Release
>
> March 22 at 9pm
>
> Montreal Bistro ­ 65 Sherbourne Street
>
> Reservations Recommended (dinner) - call 416.363.0179
>
> $10 at the door
>
> Featuring LIVE Musicians: Bernie Senensky ­ piano, Lou Bartolomucci ­ guitar,
> Lew Mele ­ bass, John Mele ­ drums, Bill McBirnie ­ flute
>
> www.michelemele.com
>
> CD¹s available at www.CDBaby.com
>
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matthew shipp = saturday + sunday march 4 + 5

Matthew Shipp

solo piano
One Release Tour 2006

One/1 RoughIdea + RootMeanSquare present

Saturday March 4 8pm
the Music Gallery
at St. George-the-Martyr Church
197 John Street
Grange Park (north of CITYTV)

Tickets - $15

RotateThis 416 504 8447
SoundScapes 416 537 1620
TicketMaster 416 870 8000

One/2 RoughIdea + ArrayMusic present

Sunday March 5 Mattinee 1:30pm
ArraySpace

60 Atlantic
south of King west of the tracks

Tickets - $11

ArrayMusic 416 532 3019
SoundScapes 416 537 1620
reservations:
rebeccacampbell @ sympatico . ca

www.matthewshipp.com

Initially recognized by Toronto audiences propelling the David S. Ware Quartet (Next Wave), and baptizing the What.Next era leading his own trio w/ William Parker and Susie Ibarra into sold out/SRO landmark gigs at 179 Richmond Street – NY’s pugilistic pianist Matthew Shipp of late renowned for his signature Thirsty Ear Blue Series portfolio – returns in an absolute centre ring concert in the lofty acoustics of St. George-the-Martyr.

Matthew Shipp's piano playing has been called "apocalyptic" (Jazziz), and "like looking up suddenly and discovering a solar eclipse" (Village Voice). The New York Times calls him "the most significant pianist in avant-garde jazz since Cecil Taylor." An architect of often dramatically-layered improvisations, Shipp creates ecstatic music that has found fans in the unlikely parallel worlds of jazz and alternative rock. His recordings on (former Black Flag vocalist) Henry Rollins' 21361 label helped expose Shipp's contagious energy to listeners beyond his jazz loyalists, a wave of releases on the Hat Art label, Aum Fidelity, ECM (w/Roscoe Mitchell Nonet) plus his 1999 Thirsty Ear debut and nurturing of the Blue Series secure his place among the most adventurous spirits in the music today.

Mr. Shipp has ranged far and wide, embracing everything from modern classical music, funk, electronica, avant-garde jazz, ambient music and hip-hop to good old hard bop. He has been a prolific collaborator, most often with fellow David S. Ware Quartet member William Parker, and also with a long list that includes Mat Maneri, Wadada Leo Smith, Roy Campbell, Roscoe Mitchell, DJ Spooky, Spring Heel Jack, and many others. from Parry Gettelman, The Dallas Morning News

"I think in big, sweeping landscapes." says Shipp, who feels his reputation as an avant-garde player is unwarranted. "I like to consider myself at the forefront of the language and I try to be free, but I don't think of myself as someone like a Cecil Taylor. I'm just trying to be me. I'm as concerned with the melodic as I am with being in the vortex of a whirlwind."

One is the latest title in the Blue Series that Shipp started at Thirsty Ear in 2000 when the rock indie music.monstersandcritics.com formed a jazz division. "Peter wanted a different approach, so he brought me in." says Shipp, who came to Thirsty Ear's attention after recording for 21361 label, which is marketed and distributed by Thirsty Ear.
from Dan Ouellette, monstersandcritics.com Jan 23 2006

"Shipp unveil(s) his first collection of original solo material in nearly a decade. As such, One simultaneously serves as both a meditative re-centering and as a further departure, with Matthew quietly redirecting his familiar post-Cecil Taylor vocabulary towards a singular form of numinous chamber music."
Matt Murphy, pitchforkmedia.com - 31 Jan 2006

"Matthew Shipp is One impressive performer... Few listeners ever have encountered pianist Shipp the way they did Friday night at HotHouse: alone at a piano, improvising for more than an hour..."
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune - 13 Feb 2006


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ROXANNE POTVIN

ROXANNE POTVIN LAUNCHES
NEW CD WITH SPECIAL CONCERT
AT TORONTO'S RIVOLI THURSDAY MARCH 9

Roxanne Potvin, the 23-year-old singer and guitarist - who is "emigrating"
to Toronto from her home in Gatineau, Quebec - will launch her
star-studded sophomore CD, The Way It Feels, with a special concert at The
Rivoli, 332 Queen St. West, on Thursday March 9.
Adding a three-man horn section to her band for the occasion, she
will be presenting new material from the CD, which is due to hit the street
two days before the show. The album is on the Alert label, and is
distributed nationally by Universal Music.
Potvin is attracting a considerable street "buzz" about the CD, which
includes contributions from a wide range of players, including producer
Colin Linden, John Hiatt, Bruce Cockburn and members of the Fairfield Four
and the Memphis Horns. Eight of the songs on the CD were written by the
singer, who also plays electric and acoustic lead guitar; Potvin, who is
completely bilingual sings one song on the album - a duet in French - with
Daniel Lanois.
Her most recent performance in Toronto was as a special guest at the
Maple Blues Awards in January, when she was nominated as Female Singer of
the Year. Her music, however, covers a wide range of roots music styles and
genres.

Who: ROXANNE POTVIN and her Band.
What: A former Ottawa artist on the brink of a major breakthrough plays
tough-but-gentle roots-based music that rocks and seduces.
When: Thursday March 9, doors 9:00 p.m., show at 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Rivoli, 332 Queen St. W (416) 596-1908
How much: $10.00 at door

For media information, new Andrew McNaughton
photographs, and interviews please contact:
Richard Flohil or Samantha Carter at (416) 351-1323 or via e-mail at
rflohil@sympatico.ca

Websites:
www.roxannepotvin.com
www.richardflohil.com

Media information / For immediate release
Please add to coming events listings
Terrific 300 dpi pictures (by Andrew McNaughtion) supplied on demand!

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Long & McQuade Guitar Summit 2006

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Presents

The Annual Guitar Summit

Benefiting the Coalition for Music Education in Canada

Toronto, Ontario

Don't miss Long & McQuade's Guitar Summit, an annual benefit show for the
Coalition for Music Education in Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated
to ensuring all Canadian children have access to music education.

Featuring:

Club Django (acclaimed Gypsy Swing Sextet)

Pavlo (award-winning classical guitarist)

Jimmy Bowskill (blues-playing dynamo)

Don Ross (fingerstyle guitar champion)

Jack DeKeyzer (Maple Blues Award Guitarist of Year)

Sean "Crash" Kelly (glam rock guitar god)

Jeff Martin (formerly of Tea Party)

Tickets are $12

Available at all Toronto-area Long & McQuade locations

Buy yours early before we sell out!

Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 8pm

Healey's Nightclub

178 Bathurst St., Toronto

(416) 703-5882

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email info@long-mcquade.com

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BULLHORN: Get out your calendars folks... there are some great events happening in March!

SERAFIN
CD release for "2am At The Torch Café"
The Opera House / 735 Queen Street East
(416) 466.0313
Saturday March 18th
Doors at 8. Show at 9
Tickets $15 (plus service charges) at TICKETMASTER www.ticketmaster.ca
416.870.8000
$20 at the door
* This is an all ages event

SERAFIN: 2am At The Torch Café
Serafin has just been signed to Timely Manor (Fontana North/Universal) and
has a new version of his debut recording, featuring art by Jefferson Miles
and three bonus remixes by Walter Zweifel and Dave Howard. This CD was
created for the European market but will now be available across Canada via
Universal distribution and on-line from iTunes. If you have the original
pressing, congratulations - you are holding a collectors item! This live
concert will feature songs from the CD, performed by The Waylen Miki Septet,
featuring George Koller, Tony Quarrington, Great Bob Scott, Sarah McEcheran,
Richard Underhill and R.J. Satchithananthan.

Opening act on March 18th at The Opera House (9pm sharp)
BABES IN JAZZLAND
This ten piece all female jazz act just had a sold out show at The Montreal
Bistro and are currently recording their debut CD, featuring songs such as
"Don't Fear The Reaper", "Dust In The Wind", "Sunshine Superman" and "The
Beat Goes On". It will be released in May on Timely Records / Fontana North
/ Universal Music Canada.

The band features Ashley Wey (piano) Christine Bougie (guitar) Lauren Falls
(bass) Jasmine Jones (drums) Amy Melnick (flute) Shelkah Francis (sax) and
starring vocalists, (pictured here left to right):
Marieve Herington, Sophia Perlman, Elizabeth Shepherd and Janelle Monique.

A VIEW FROM THE GALLERY

Live performance by Nash The Slash and surrealist paintings by Robert
Vanderhorst
Friday March 3 (two shows 9pm and 11pm)
The Gladstone Hotel / 1214 Queen Street West (at Dufferin)
Admission is $10
One Night Only
For more info please visit:
www.twoartists.ca

ALEX PANGMAN AND COLONEL TOM PARKER
78rpm Record Release Party
Tuesday, February 28th 2006 (7pm-9pm)
The Cameron Public House / 408 Queen Street West, Toronto
No Cover - 78rpm records sold for $25 each
"Dead Drunk Blues" was written by Tom Parker in New Orleans, recorded in
Toronto and pressed in Nashville. All proceeds from the sale of the 78 go to
The New Orleans Habitat for Humanity / Musicians Village Project. Colonel
Tom and The Swinging Doors recorded one version of "Dead Drunk Blues" while
Alex Pangman created her own arrangement, backed by The Royal Jelly
Orchestra, featuring Kevin Clark on cornet.
For media inquiries contact:
Colonel Tom 416.703.5949
runmountain@hotmail.com
www.thebackstabbers.com
www.alexpangman.com

MICHELE MELE
CD Release for FEEL
Wednesday March 22, 2006 9pm start
The Montreal Bistro / 65 Sherbourne St. (dinner reservations recommended
416.363.0179)
Tickets $10 at the door
Featuring Bernie Senensky, Lou Bartolomucci, Lew Mele, John Mele and Bill
McBirnie.
www.michelemele.com

For media inquiries please contact:
Cat@Catpr.ca 647.895.4310
SUNDAY VOCAL JAZZ SERIES
The Red Guitar / 603 Markham Street Toronto
8pm showtime
Dinner reservations encouraged 416.913.4586
Sunday March 5 - Rita di Ghent with David Restivo (piano) and bass dude
Sunday March 12 - Julie Michels with Kevin Barrett (guitar)
Sunday March 19 - Stevie Vallance and Marieve Herington with Waylen Miki
(piano) and Sam Petite (bass)
Sunday March 26 - Lyne Tremblay with Waylen Miki (piano) and Sam Petite
(bass)
www.theredguitar.ca

MAKE YOUR EVENT PLANNING EASY
Bullhorn has a full line-up of some of the best talent in Toronto. From a
small trio to a big band, we are happy to help you make your event a big
success.
We have hosts and entertainment available for private parties, corporate
functions and charity events.

BULLHORN media
18 Austin Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. M4M 1V6
416-913-4860 | Contact info@bullhorn.ca for more information
www.bullhorn.ca

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TORONTO MUSICIANS RAISE AWARENESS FOR EPILEPSY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/PLEASE UPDATE LISTINGS

TORONTO MUSICIANS RAISE AWARENESS FOR EPILEPSY
-AT STONE’S PLACE, 1255 QUEEN ST. W, FRIDAY MARCH 31st, 8PM

WHO: Amer Diab, Violet Ray, Jim Armstrong, David Janes and Rob Maurin
WHAT: Sonic Deli Records Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto
WHERE: Stones Place – 1255 Queen St West
WHEN: March 31st, 8 p.m. doors, music starts at 9 p.m.
TICKETS: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
WEB-SITES: www.sonicdelirecords.com, www.stonesplace.ca,
www.epilepsytoronto.org

FEBRUARY 22ND, 2006 - TORONTO - Sonic Deli Records presents a full night of
singer-songwriters, in support of Epilepsy Toronto. The benefit concert will
take place at Stone's Place (1255 Queen Street West) on Friday March 31st
and will feature the talents of five local musicians, including: Amer Diab,
Violet Ray, Jim Armstrong, David James and Rob Maurin. Music begins at 9
p.m., tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. A non-profit community
agency, Epilepsy Toronto is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this March,
during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. The charity has chosen musician
Jim Armstrong to speak and participate in all promotional events this
spring. To raise awareness and educate the public, he will share his
difficulties in overcoming the obstacles of this potentially debilitating
condition. Jim Armstrong has struggled with severe epilepsy since the age
of six. Two years ago, Jim underwent state-of-the-art brain surgery to
reduce the intensity of his seizures and their frequency. Three months
later, he was at the soundboard working on his first CD compilation of
eleven Toronto songwriters and performers. Released in April of 2005, BROWN
BAG LUNCH also marked the launch of the independent record label, Sonic Deli
Records. Four of the eleven artists are back to donate their music for a
good cause. Each singer-songwriter will be performing with their own backing
band. Scheduled Performances: 9:00 p.m. - Amer Diab - Drawing comparisons
to Elvis Costello, Wilco, and Ron Sexsmith, Amer Diab's music is a blend of
rhythms and simple twang. Amer's first solo release, 2003's The Year of the
Apology (featuring members of Broken Social Scene) enjoyed serious critical
acclaim. 10:00 p.m. - Violet Ray - Singer/songwriter Violet Ray's debut CD
Good Things was released on her own label, Climb-it Records, receiving
airplay in Canada and Australia. Violet has showcased her original songs at
Nashville's famous Blue Bird Cafe, as well as Bluebird North (with the
Songwriters Association of Canada) and the Glenn Gould Studio Stage in
Toronto. She was nominated for the Rising Star award by the Ontario Country
Performer and Fan Association 11:00 p.m. - Jim Armstrong - For almost
four decades of his remarkable, musical life, Jim Armstrong has lived with,
and in spite of, severe epilepsy. Jim is the core of Sonic Deli (band,
label, production house); a multi-talented singer-songwriter. Jim's
melodies and lyrical imagery are reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen, John
Hiatt and Tom Petty. Jim has demonstrated his abilities as both an
accomplished multi-instrumentalist and a producer. 12:00 a.m. - David Janes
- A new face and new sound in the Canadian country/pop/rock music scene is
David Janes. With a unique voice and sound compared to Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan
Adams and Jim Cuddy. His successes include the title of Best Singer and
Best Stage Performance in the Canadian leg of the 2004 Emergenza
competition, in which he and his former band, RAR, beat out more than 6,000
others to go to Germany for the world finals. Now at 21 years of age and
embarking on his solo career. 1:00 a.m. - Rob Maurin - Singer/songwriter
Rob Maurin emerges from the country music closet this show, with a set of
Lyle Lovett–inspired pop. A regular Sonic Deli contributor (vocals, rhythm
guitar), Maurin is resuming a promising singing career. Notable performances
include an award-winning acapella quartet that included Jim (Barenaked
Ladies) and Andy Creeggan.
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

Soundscapes
572 College Street
Toronto - (416) 537-1620

Sam The Record Man
347 Yonge Street
Toronto - (416) 646-2775

Long & McQuade
925 Bloor Street West
Toronto - (416) 588-7886
Contact: Jon Long

Epilepsy Toronto
510 King Street East
Suite 224
Toronto - (416) 964-9095
Contact: Nicole Nelson

Sonic Deli Records
1566 Bloor Street West
2nd Floor
Toronto - (416) 535-5896
Contact: Andrea Poulis
andrea.sonicdeli@sympatico.ca

WHO: Amer Diab, Violet Ray, Jim Armstrong, David Janes and Rob Maurin
WHAT: Sonic Deli Records Benefit Concert for Epilepsy Toronto
WHERE: Stones Place – 1255 Queen St West
WHEN: March 31st, 8 p.m. doors, music starts at 9 p.m.
TICKETS: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
WEB-SITES: www.sonicdelirecords.com, www.stonesplace.ca,
www.epilepsytoronto.org

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For more information, photos or interviews please contact:

Lori Bruce
SPEAK Music
Phone: 416.599.9079
Email: office@speak-music.com
Web-site: office@speak-music.com

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Brian Gladstone Plays in Oakville - March 5, 2006

The Smoking Guitars of Brian Gladstone with Tony Quarrington come to the
Moonshine Cafe, Oakville Ont, March 5, 2006.

Brian Gladstone's rise from a basement demo, to the world stage in a few
short years has been deemed as remarkable. Now, with four critically
acclaimed albums to his credit - all receiving global airplay - Gladstone is
described as 'Seeing things through irony and old time approach reminds one
of great artists as John Prine, Dave Van Ronk, and Mississippi John Hurt. He
is their own true son and he continues their great sounds ...'. A
multi-award winning world-class fingerstyle guitar player, insightful
songwriter, dynamic performer and visionary of our times, Brian Gladstone's
philosophical lyrics, 'high-on-life' attitude, and extreme musicality can
mesmurize and captivate any audience. Touring with JUNO winning producer and
guitar master Tony Quarrington, the duo has been often been referred to as
'flying fingers' and 'smoking guitars' for their speed picking and
six-string-syncricity, and their ability to play as if they shared the same
brain. Don't miss the music and magic of Brian Gladstone with Tony
Quarrington at the Moonshine Cafe on Sunday March 5, 2006.
www.backtothedirt.com

QUOTE: "... Brian's particular way of seeing things through irony
and old time approach reminds one of great artists as John Prine, Dave Van
Ronk, and Mississippi John Hurt. He is their own true son and he
continues their great sounds ... " (Suso Ondo Radio, Italy)
WHO: Brian Gladstone with Tony Quarrington
WHAT: Concert Series Presented by the White Oak Folk Club
ADMISSION: $5.00 Cover, Reserve Seating Recommended 905-844-2655
WHERE: The Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, Ont. 905-844-2655
www.themoonshinecafe.com
WHEN: MAR 5, 2006, Come early for dinner or any time - Brian
performs at 8:00
MORE INFO:
http://www.backtothedirt.com/AOCT05/Pages/Dates/2005%20Dates.htm
HI RES PICS & MEDIA: http://www.backtothedirt.com/Press%20Kit.htm
INTERVIEWS: Request by email brian@backtothedirt.com
UPCOMING: MAR 9, 2006, Guitar Workshop then Feature Performance -
(SEOFGA) South Eastern Ontario Fingerstyle Guitar Association - 394
Ashley St. Foxboro, Ont. (7 min's North of the 401 on hyway 62 - turn right
into Foxboro - (Ashley is the Main Drag) (613)962-0658
MAR 10, 2006 - The Human Bean, Cobourgs Coffeehouse, 80 King St
W - Cobourg - Ontario - www.humanbean.ca , Tel: 905 377-1755
Peace and sunshine,

Brian Gladstone - www.backtothedirt.com

EPK (Electronic Press Kit): www.sonicbids.com/BrianGladstone
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR (Winterfolk): www.winterfolk.com
FOUNDER (A Better World): www.ABetterWorld.ca

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Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Clinic & Workshop

Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Clinic & Workshop - Toronto, ON  On March 19

Play or enjoy Blues/Rock? SRV an inspiration?
Want to get that great Texas Tone?

Mark your calendars, this workshop is for everyone! On March 19 at The Black Swan <http://www.blackswantavern.com> , Rave On, Canada's premiere tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan will host an informal all-ages afternoon workshop, complete with music and jamming. Among the guests on hand will be Canadian Guitar God Tony Springer of the legendary Hendrix Tribute Fire. If you've ever wanted to learn about the guitar playing style of SRV, this is for you.

You'll hear a set of SRV music played by Rave On, followed by a Q&A session. Renny Schweiger, Rave On's guitarist, will share his knowledge of SRV licks, technique, tone, guitar setup, amps, effects and more. Afterwards, Rave On will play some more of
your SRV favourites, and invite participants to the stage to jam. Bring your guitars! Rhythm section players will pick up some tips too; get some insights into the bass style of Tommy Shannon as well as drumming technique for that great Texas Thundershuffle.

Non-players are welcome. This all–ages, all–levels event will be of interest to anyone who likes Blues/Rock and Stevie Ray's music. There'll be giveaways and prizes, and don't forget the Stevie–Jimi guitar duel that just might happen!


Registration & additional info: Please call (647) 284-4153 or document.write('email' + ' <mailto:> ') email <mailto:rennys@rogers.com?subject=SRV%20Clinic>  to indicate you wish to attend. Please provide an email address and/or phone number, which will be used to notify you if the venue changes.

About Your Hosts:
Rave On <http://www.raveon.ca>  has been performing its tribute to SRV since 2001 throughout southern Ontario at venues including The Black Swan, Grossman's, Club 279, The Ride For Sight, the Port Credit Jazz and Blues Festival and the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival. Front man and chief instigator Renny Schweiger has been playing guitar since he was 11 and has played with Canadian Blues luminaries such as Jack de Keyzer, Chuck Jackson, Maureen Brown, Carlos del Junco, Donnie Walsh and Mike Fonfara.
Tony Springer, creative force behind Wild T and the Spirit, is also the front man for the wildly successful Hendrix Tribute 'Fire'. He has had a stint with Carole Pope and Rough Trade and played on David Bowie's 'Black Tie, White Noise' album. He has been on Letterman and Leno, toured with the likes of Bon Jovi and opened for Johnny Winter and Deep Purple. He maintains an active touring schedule of Canada and Europe.

Learn more about Tony at www.wildt.ca <http://www.wildt.ca>  and www.jimi.ca <http://www.jimi.ca> .

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News: 1) We have a "blog", 2) CMW 06

Two bits of news
1) dbs has a "blog" for all events in Toronto.
It's free! http://www.bands-wanted.blogspot.com
If you want to post your gig.
Email:: paul@livemusicguide.ca

2) Paul will be at the CMW 2006

Paul Murton of "dbsDuplication.com" to be at
The CMW Trade Show March 2.2006

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March 2-4, 2006 - Fairmont Royal York Toronto
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Our main feature is "Our Free Graphic Artist Deal"
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Johnny Max Band

For Immediate Release

Appearing Live

Johnny Max & Chuck Jackson
"Music That Radio Forgot" Tune in Every Sunday from 10 - 11 pm for the best in Blues, R&B and Soul! AM 1430 CHKT Sunday Nights 10-11pm

Fri Feb 3 & 10th Kitty O'Shea's 2714 St Clair Ave E Toronto 416 751 7827

Fri Feb 11th Chicago's Diner Fri 335 Queen St E. Toronto 416 977 2904 $5 cover

Fri & Sat Feb 24/25th The Ganaraska Hotel 30 Ontario St Port Hope

Fri/Sat Mar 3/4th Milner's Eatery 484 Plains Rd E Burlington 905 632 8361

Fri Mar 10th Chicago's Diner 335 Queen St E. Toronto 416 977 2904 $5 cover

Sat Mar 11th at The Galt Little Theatre as part of a Ray Charles Tribute,

Fri Mar 17th Chicago's East 926 Simcoe St N Oshawa 905 436 9191

Fri Mar 24th Wally's Tavern, 107 Wyndham Street North 519 827-1486 Guelph

Fri Mar 31st/Sat Apr 1st Jake's Boathouse 59 First Gulf Blvd Brampton 905 451 9695


You are guaranteed a good time with The Johnny Max Band. A Rockin’ Boogie band that has been a fixture of the Toronto Blues and R&B scene for almost 10 years. The Johnny Max Band have now completed their third CD, "Ride & Roll". With their mixture of traditional Chicago style Blues…a bit of old fashioned country…and, as always, a dopple of R’n’B…,they are a crowd pleasing, get your feet moving’, get up outta yer chair kind of band, no matter what or where they are playing. Thus making them “The Hardest Working Band in the GTA”. Now working on their fourth CD and playing many festivals in and around Ontario, come out and see why they have shared the stage with the likes of Downchild, Morgan Davis, Mel Brown,
 Jack De Keyzer, Fathead, Jeff Healey and David Rotundo....and the list grows.


Johnny Max is a soulful singer whose respect, dedication and passion for music are evident. He is also a brilliant entertainer who has audiences thoroughly enjoying each show.  Johnny Max has been building up a solid reputation as one of those guys who gives 110% and is one of the most action-packed and satisfying entertainers around.  Johnny takes to performing like a fish to water, a perpetual motion machine, galvanizing his spicy blend of Stax/Volt, Atlantic, Funk, and Blues into frenzied heights, often propelling himself into the audience’s eager arms.

Kevin Higgins A professional for over 25 years, Kevin Higgins has performed and recorded with Morgan Davis, David Wilcox, Danny Brooks, Rita Chiarelli and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith.  He has also performed with Snooky Pryor, Little Mack Simmons and A.C. Reed among others.  A guitarist of astonishing abilities, Kevin understands the difficulty of translating the dynamism of what’s heard live to the confines of the studio.
Uli Bohnet Uli Bohnet has been a mainstay on the Toronto Blues / Roots scene for many years.  His tasteful and solid bass playing has caused him to be hired by great artists such as Paul Reddick + The Sidemen, Eugene Smith, Danny Marks, Chuck Jackson, Danny B, Barabra Lynch, Uncle Shecky, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Joe Mavety, Krista Blondin, The Dues Brothers, Virgil Scott, George Gao, Little Mack Simmons, Jay Douglas, and countless others.

Duncan McBain Drums started his professional career in the spring of 1980, going from a basement to an unrehearsed gig in Kitchener with the Good Brothers. He played with the Good Bros. for a year, along with Canadian Zephyr gigs in between. He then formed a band with Garth Bourne from Canadian Zephyr.  In 1984, a mutual friend introduced Dunc to Morgan Davis. His two years of playing with Morgan led to playing with Michael Pickett, Dutch Mason, Hock Walsh, and various members of the Downchild Blues Band.  While playing in the late 80s with The Headhunters, Dunc met Tom Barlow. After The Headhunters disbanded, Dunc played Top 40 and originals with Tom for the next 14 years.  Dunc is currently the drummer for Stratochief, The Johnny Max Band, The Grant Lyle Band, and The Vaughn Passmore Trio.        


For more info or to arrange an interview contact johnnymaxband@rogers.com

www.johnnymaxband.com/ <http://www.johnnymaxband.com/>  or hueypromotions@rogers.com

Sunday Night Soul w Chuck Jackson & Johnny Max on AM 1430 & www.fairchildradio.com <http://www.fairchildradio.com/>  10 to 11 pm

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Metal Queen Management Canadian Music Week Showcase

Metal Queen Management
Rocks
at
The Vatikan as Metal Marches on

With

The

Canadian Music Week (CMW) Festival

of 2006.

Metal Queen Management is proud to announce being a part of Canadian Music Week. Only a few management companies in the history of the CMW Festival have been able to have such talent to own an entire showcase all their own - in one night.

With owning all 4 sets of the 40-minute shows at the Vatikan, Metal Queen Management has definitely grown within the last 3 years.

MQM’s showcase for the night of Saturday, March 4th, 2006 at the Vatikan features:

12am: Cryptopsy (Century Media Records) www.cryptopsy.net

11pm: Penetrator (Sonic Age Records) www.penetratorpower.com

10pm: Shatterpoint (Power Play Records) www.shatterpoint.net

9 pm: Warmachine (Nightmare Records) www.warmachineonline.com

2005 The Vatikan was reborn as Toronto’s newest Live Venue.

The Vatikan features a large capacity of 250 people, great staging accompanied by qualified techs for a perfect night of live music.

MQM has coordinated 4 brilliant bands of artists under its management in one showcase, also featuring MC Dave Blezard from Z103.5 and Miss Barbra Fisch deejays the event. Years of experience in various aspects of the Heavy Metal side of the industry has given Betty Dworatschek an intuition for sourcing out the best bands and working with them honing their craft, bringing each band to the “next level”.

These bands have underlined their position at the very top of the musical genre.

CRYPTOPSY - PENETRATOR - SHATTERPOINT - WARMACHINE ARE INCOMPARABLE.
Sheer Entertainment all in a Saturday Night showcase!

Contact Metal Queen Management at (416) 500-8141 or email betty@metalqueenmgmt.ca for more details

Release 2:

Montreal extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY have been nominated for Favorite Metal Artist as part of Canadian Music Week. The Indies, The 6th Annual Independent Music Awards, will be hosted by the Trailer Park Boys, and the awards will be presented at Toronto's The Docks on March 1st at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster or www.CMW.net.

CRYPTOPSY perform at THE METAL QUEEN MANAGEMENT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK SHOWCASE on Saturday, March 4, 2005 at The Vatikan, 1032 Queen Street West, Toronto at 12:00 a.m.

CRYPTOPSY launched into the international metal scene following their Ungentle Exhumation demo release in 1992 and debut CD, Blasphemy Made Flesh (1994). Quickly signed to Sweden’s Wrong Again Records (who also discovered In Flames and Arch Enemy), the band issued the underground classic None So Vile (1996), which severely outclassed peers and resulted in the band being cited as having reinvigorated the style. Their intense energy and musical superiority led to their Century Media international record deal and also the American re-release of their previous two CDs. CRYPTOPSY also released albums Whisper Supremacy (1998), And Then You’ll Beg (2000) and None So Live (2003).

Once Was Not was released in October 2005, an album representing the band’s power and versatility. Lighting the album’s fuse is an acoustic/electric guitar intro entitled “Luminum”. Descending with whirlwind intensity, “In The Kingdom Where Everything Dies, The Sky Is Mortal” embodies the entire CRYPTOPSY experience: acid-jazz infused extreme technical metal, battle-honed guitar riffs, strategically supportive and deadly effective bass guitar, culminating in the omnipresent rhythmical onslaught from drummer Flo Mounier. Once Was Not demonstrates the licentious cohesion years of touring and performing has given CRYPTOPSY absolute supremacy. Hear why CRYPTOPSY are one of metal’s defining acts and why they have earned the nomination for Favorite Metal Artist.

CRYPTOPSY have toured across Europe, Canada, United Stated and Japan and have sold an excess of 275,000 albums.

“Extreme metal champions, the planet’s most technically proficient and mind-jarring death metal band.” (BW)

www.cryptopsy.net

Contact Metal Queen Management at (416) 500-8141 or email betty@metalqueenmgmt.ca for more details

Release 3:

CRYPTOPSY Meet  Greet on Saturday March 4, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Steve’s Music Store hosts a “Meet  Greet” of CRYPTOPSY members Lord Worm, Eric Langlois, Alex Auburn, Chris Donaldson and Flo Mounier (extreme drummer extraordinaire) on Saturday, March 4 from 1:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m. in conjunction with The Metal Queen Management Canadian Music Week Showcase.

Reinventing and redefining metal’s boundaries, CRYPTOPSY, are recognized worldwide for infusing extreme music with awe-inspiring precision, rabidly dynamic rhythms, and mouth-foaming viciousness. The band’s viperous recordings and punishing live performance have confirmed their place in music’s elite.

Canada’s CRYPTOPSY have toured the world and have 7 releases in their discography. They come to Toronto hot off touring 30 days in Europe.

Don’t miss your chance to meet CRYPTOPSY at Steve’s Music Store!

www.cryptopsy.net
Steve’s Music Store
416 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON

Contact Eric Yorke at (416) 593-8888 or email eric@stevesdigital.net for more details

Release 4:

In conjunction with Pearl Canada and Sabian Cymbals, Long  McQuade Musical Instruments is proud to present the new champion of extreme metal drumming, Flo Mounier of Cryptopsy. This kicks off our ‘L University’ series of free in-store clinics. Flo will be up close and personal with extreme drumming enthusiasts on Monday March 6 at our Mississauga store, located at 900 Rathburn Road in Mississauga. Showtime is 7 PM. No admission charge!

Get there early!!!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to watch Flo demonstrate the speed, finesse and astounding technique that has catapulted this extreme drumming phenom, and Cryptopsy to the top!

Check out Flo’s website …. www.flomounier.com
Cryptopsy – featuring Flo Mounier -- will also be performing at
The Metal Queen Management Canadian Music Week Showcase.
Saturday March 4th, 2006, at The Vatican, 1032 Queen St W., Toronto

Long  McQuade Musical Instruments
900 Rathburn Road
Mississauga, ON

Contact Owen Durkin (905) 273-3939 or email odurkin@long-mcquade.com for details!

Submitted by:

Metal Queen Management
P. O. Box 47038, RPO 425
220 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5B 2P9
www.metalqueenmgmt.ca
betty@metalqueenmgmt.ca
416 500.8141

Don't miss Long & McQuade's Half Price Rental Day!

Don't miss Long & McQuade's Half Price Rental Day!

This special event is taking place for one day only.
It's your chance to try out a new piece of gear, or upgrade to a pro model of your favourite instrument.
Don't miss it!

Offer available on any new rentals taken out on Feb.25/06, OAC.
One month maximum term.

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006
Location: All Locations

Ace guitar duo make To debut

Ace guitar duo make To debut


Media information - For immediate release
Please add to coming events listings


Del Rey & Steve James make Toronto
debut as a blues duo with a difference
at Hugh's Room concert Tues. March 7
Steve James and Del Rey call themselves "powerful exponents of American vernacular guitar playing" - and the self-description is absurdly accurate. Although known as blues players, they cheerfully tackle everything from old hillbilly music to deep country blues and witty original material.  They'll play a full concert at Hugh's Room, Toronto, on Tuesday March 7.
       James, who's based in Boston, and Rey (from Seattle) have been colleagues and collaborators since 1992 and interrupt their solo careers to play as a duo at festivals and, occasionally, smaller clubs.
 Rey first visited Toronto last year as a featured member of Maria Muldaur's band, but this is the Canadian debut of the pair as a duo. James plays mandolin as well as bottleneck guitar; Del Eey plays guitar and - believe it! - steel-bodied ukelele. They've recorded three CDs together.


Who: Del Rey & Steve James
What: Jaw-dropping roots music blues and old-tyme country guitar and vocals, and good jokes.
When: Tuesday, March 7, 8:30 p.m. (doors @ 6.00 p.m.)
Where: Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W., south of Bloor St. W.
How Much: Tickets $18.50 in advance/$22.50 at door, available at Hugh's Room
Ph: 416-531-6604, or via tickets@hughsroom.com. Dinner reservations recommended.


Quotes:
Santa Cruz Weekly: - "Their inventive shops are jaw-dropping and amazing, and they both pay healthy respect to the masters of old, without losing their collective musical identities which embrace a host of old-time genres."

Rootstown, Belgium: - "Concerts by this duo are unforgettable affairs. No studio tricks, no big production grandstanding: What you hear is what you get."

                            -30-

For advance interviews, CD's, photographs and a smile, contact:
Samantha Carter or Richard Flohil @ Richard Flohil & Associates,
Ph: 416 351-1323
E-mail: samantha.rflohil@sympatico.ca / rflohil@sympatico.ca

Websites:
www.delreystevejames.com
www.richardflohil.com

Female Singer Needed for TOP 40 CD project

Female Singer Needed for TOP 40 CD project
In Toronto..contact paul@livemusicguide.ca