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Announcing Winterfolk IX – Feb 18 – 21 2011
The ninth edition of Toronto's annual Winterfolk has been scheduled for Feb 18-21, 2011. Further details will be announced on this site as they become available, as it is still in the early planning stages.
Songs For A Better Planet – Volume IV – Gulf Coast Edition
Now Accepting Submissions - Submit OnLine, or Via Mail – Submit via Sonicbids, or send track, contact info, and check for $20.00 to to The Association of Artists for A Better World, 4936-182 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2N-6S3
"We can use our voice to change the world; there is magic in our words…"
Where Have All the Protest Songs Gone
By Greg Quill Entertainment Reporter, Entertainment Columnist
Protest Songs For A Better World – Volume IV
Now Accepting Submissions - Submit OnLine, or Via Mail – See Bottom for Details
"We can use our voice to change the world, there is magic in our words …"
This is The Association of Artists for a Better World’s 10th Compilation CD! The last CD got worldwide airplay!
Folkies For Earthday – Benefit Concert
Presenting a very special night of music on April 24, 2010 at the Moonshine Cafe in Oakville, ten artists will take the stage and sing their tunes to raise funds in
Winterfolk VIII – A Different Kind of Folk Festival
Winterfolk VIII – A Different Kind of Folk Festival By Martin C. Winer, www.martincwiner.com – Reprinted from Folkprints Magazine, Spring / Summer Edition, 2010 – Photos by Madelon Cooper
Danforth Magazine on Winterfolk VIII
WINTERFOLK VIII — FEB 12-15, 2010 TORONTO – Mark it in your calendar! The EIGHTH ANNUAL Winterfolk Festival is back for, not three, but FOUR days of your favourite folk, roots and blues musicians. After an extensive search for new talent through auditions held in several Ontario cities, the Winterfolk festival – which runs from
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  Not only will the EIGHTH ANNUAL WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL entertain with some of Canada's finest artists, but the festival will once again feature community stages showcasing pioneer folk artists like |
Winterfolk next weekend
More than 100 musicians to performs at four Danforth venues
By Norm Nelson The eighth annual Winterfolk festival is coming back to the Danforth, running all four days over the Family Day holiday weekend, Feb. 12 to 15. More than 100 musicians will perform in four Danforth venues on six stages. The venues are the Willow Restaurant and the Black Swan Tavern, each with two stages, as well as Dora Keogh and the Mambo Lounge.
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Moonshine Cafe Hosts Winterfolk Preview
Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine
Moonshine Cafe Fundraiser Jan 14 – 15, 2010
WINTERFOLK VIII – TWO SNEAK PREVIEW SHOWS – FUNDRAISER @ THE MOONSHINE CAFÉ IN OAKVILLE, JAN 14 & 15 Toronto’s Winterfolk VIII festival – which runs from February 12 -15, 2010, will present two fun-packed nights of music as a teaser to the upcoming free, all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof urban roots and blues festival.
WEALTH OF WINNERS AT WINTERFOLK VIII – FEB 12-15, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS WEALTH OF WINNERS AT WINTERFOLK VIII – ARTIST LINEUP FOR ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL FEB 12-15, 2010
WINTERFOLK VIII – TWO SNEAK PREVIEW SHOWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS WINTERFOLK VIII – TWO SNEAK PREVIEW SHOWS – FUNDRAISER @ THE MOONSHINE CAFÉ IN OAKVILLE, JAN 14 & 15
WINTERFOLK VIII – MARK THE DATE!! – FEB 12-15, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS WINTERFOLK VIII – MARK THE DATE!! – FEB 12-15, 2010 – PLUS TWO PREVIEW SHOWS @ THE MOONSHINE CAFÉ IN OAKVILLE TORONTO – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 – Mark it in your calendar!
Dec 1 Winterfolk Audition Winners Announced
Hi Everyone, The Winterfolk team has now concluded the auditions for the upcoming 2010 festival. We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Black Swan Tavern in Toronto
Songs To Laugh Your Ass Off – Now Accepting Submisisons
10 Winners Get World-Wide Exposure including Distribution, Publicity, Promotion, and Recognition
CONGRATS TO WINNERS @ WINTERFOLK AUDITION @ The Black Swan in Toronto Dec 1st
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Black Swan Tavern in Toronto on Tuesday night.
Winterfolk Audition Winners From Carden Cafe
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Carden Street Cafe in Guelph on Sunday night.
Peterborough Showcase Winners Announced
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Spill in Peterborough on Wednesday night.
CONGRATS TO WINNERS @ WINTERFOLK AUDITION @ the Moonshine Cafe
Hi Everyone, The Winterfolk Team would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at Oakville's Moonshine Café last night.
CONGRATS TO WINNERS OF WINTERFOLK AUDITION – @ THE BLACK SWAN
Oct 20, 2009 Hi Everyone,
The Winterfolk team would like to congratulate the winners of the first ever Winterfolk Festiavl auditions held at the Black Swan on Tuesday night.
WINNERS:
AMY CAMPBELL
THE HUMAN STATUES
Both artists won a spot in the upcoming Winterfolk Festival which runs Feb 12-15 2010, so if you haven’t seen them perform yet, please come to the festival and check them out!
FOr more info www.abetterworld.ca
A huge thank you to all of the amazingly talented artists who auditioned and thoroughly entertained!
Thanks also to the audience for participating in the voting process and for helping to make it an exciting and successful event.
Because of an overwhelming response from Toronto area artists, we will be holding a second audition at the Black Swan in the near future.
Audition submissions are now closed but please do come and join us for the next one and help to cheer on your favourite artists.
Please stay tuned for more updates.
There are still openings in the Guelph and Peterborough auditions.
If you are interested please email publicity@winterfolk.com with your epk or myspace etc and let us know which venue you’d like to audition at.
For more info go to www.abetterworld.ca
October 14, 2009WINTERFOLK VIII AUDITIONS COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS
WINTERFOLK VIII AUDITIONS COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU!
– ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL RUNS FEB 12 –15, 2010
VISIT THIS PAGE FOR UP TO DATE INFO http://www.abetterworld.ca/winterfolk/artisticselectio/
WHAT: LIVE AUDITIONS FOR WINTERFOLK VIII ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL
WHEN & WHERE: All auditions @ 9pm-12am
October 20 – The Black Swan – 154 Danforth Ave – Toronto (416) 469-0537 << FILLED – NO SPOTS AVAILABLE
November 5 – Moonshine Café –137 Kerr St. – Oakville – (905) 844-2655 << FILLED – NO SPOTS AVAILABLE
November 11 – The Spill – 414 George St. N. – Peterborough – (705) 748-6167
November 15 – Carden St. Café – 40 Garden St. – Guelph – (519) 837-2830 << FILLED – NO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Nov 24 – The Black Swan – 154 Danforth Ave – Toronto (416) 469-0537 << NEW JUST ADDED << FILLED – NO SPOTS AVAILABLE
NEW JUST ADDED >> Early December 1 – The Black Swan – 154 Danforth Ave – Toronto (416) 469-0537
TICKETS: IT’S FREE – There is no cost to audition. Donations accepted on entry.
WEBSITES: www.winterfolk.com
TORONTO – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009 – WINTERFOLK VIII ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL continues to build bridges in the community and outside of Toronto by holding LIVE AUDITIONS at venues throughout Southern Ontario. For more information please visit www.abetterworld.ca
Toronto’s free, all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof urban roots and blues festival, now in its eighth year, will present 100 artists for four days of music in six downtown venues on
February 12 -15, 2010.
New to this year’s selection process, artists will audition live at select venues in four different cities. There is no cost to audition to Winterfolk and two artists will be hired at each of the venues listed. Artist selection will be based on a combination of voting by the audience and the Winterfolk jury/representatives at each event. Artists will be encouraged to bring their fans & friends to cheer them on.
ARTISTS WISHING TO AUDITION FOR WINTERFOLK should send an email to publicity@winterfolk.com and advise preferred venue, include an EPK, or send a link to website or myspace, etc. Artists will then be updated with the details, and confirmed prior to the audition. Approximately 80 artists who have submitted will prepare 2 songs each, to present on the night. Winners of the festival spots will be announced at the end of each event.
Please visit the website for more details.
Winterfolk will continue to accept mailed packages and sonicbids submissions as well, but we are hoping this audition process will give some musicians who may not be able to afford submission fees, a chance to be heard. Please visit the website for more details.
MORE ABOUT WINTERFOLK
Winterfolk was formed to entertain, educate, enlighten, engage and encourage the community about various folk music styles including roots, blues, folk and more. Founded by Festival Director Brian Gladstone, it is run as a division of The Association of Artists for a Better World, a registered non-profit organization in the Province of Ontario, Canada. www.abetterworld.ca
The festival also works within the community with various music organizations to offer them stages at the festival to increase their public visibility and membership, offer exposure for their events, and in general assist them to meet the goals of their mission statement.
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For more information, photos, interviews, please contact:
Beverly Kreller
SPEAK Music
www.speak-music.com
416.922.3620
OCFF Youth Showcase
Briar Gillis
OCFF Conference
October 16-18 , 2009
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
A Better World is Proud to Sponsor Upcoming Artist Briar Gillis
Youth Showcase, Ottawa Ontario Canada, Sponsored Youth Performer
Briar Gillis
Reprinted from the Toronto StarWinterfolk VII
| Artists | Quick Bio |
| Al Lerman | The founding member of 2X Juno Award winning band FATHEAD, AL LERMAN is a journeyman musician who plays with sizzle and a whole lot of soul. |
Alejandra Ribera |
Alejandra Ribera is an emerging artist starting to attract some serious attention and if you’ve attended her show, it’s easy to see why. She has international musical roots and uses unconventional banter to lead you from aching ballads to Mexican folk tunes, to Cuban jazz standards and back. |
| Alfie Smith | Alfie Smith is a true modern day Blues Man, Blending hard edged Rock and Roll, Gospel, Folk and Jazz with Pure Primal Blues to create his own unique sound. |
| Alastair Artingstall |
Alastair is a London based UK Singer-songwriter, whose performance career is continually interrupted by an inability to say “no” when the phone rings. |
Alistair Christl |
With rippin’ guitar and vocals, blazin fiddle, steel, upright bass and drums, these roots/rockabilly rock n’ rollers are gonna leave you wanting more. |
| Angie Grant | Singer songwriter, bassist, guitarist, hard disc record-ist to knock your bobby-sox off, all inside a lovely package. |
| Ariana Gillis | What happens when you take the likes of The Killers, Bob Dylan, Patty Griffin and Feist and boil them in a ten million degree crucible of modern Americana? I don’t know, what do you get? A chick with funky hair, questionable taste in fashion, and enough charisma to knock the plaid socks off your feet. |
| Bill Colgate with Cam MacInnes |
Bill Colgate is a bar band singer turned actor turned critically lauded award winning singer/songwriter described by Greg Quill in The Toronto Star as “..an important and committed new talent on the Canadian independent music scene” |
Bob Snider |
Singer-songwriter Bob Snider has played on the street and in the concert hall. He’s been called a “national treasure”, a “living legend” and “author of some of the best Canadian songs of the decade”. After a hiatus from performing and recording, Bob Snider returns with a new album “Stealin’ Home”. |
| Brian Gladstone | Brian Gladstone is finger-picking guitar master, an insightful lyricist, a colourful story-teller, and a dynamic performer. (Canada Music Week Magazine) |
ChoirGirlz |
Seven years and three CDs later, ChoirGirlz are spreading their silky harmonies, great songs, vivacious voices and crazy humour to ever-widening horizons. |
Crabtree & Mills |
Joanne Crabtree and Paul Mills, known individually as pioneers in Canadian roots music, teamed up early in 2006 to form a duo showcasing her warmly vibrant voice and his playfully elegant guitar and, to-date, have released two critically-praised CDs and made dozens of personal appearances in clubs, house concerts and soft-seat concert halls. |
| D’Arcy Wickham | An exceptional facility with all styles of guitar picking has highlighted decades of performing experience. Recent shows have included workshops and a concert performance at the Waterloo guitar summit. D’Arcy won Songs For the Heart instrumental category for his song ‘Feather Fingers’ |
| Dan McVeigh | Dan McVeigh is a country artist and songwriter promoting his current CD ‘Drove”, which has great reviews from Country Music News and other publication. Dan’s strong vocals and music has been compared to Garth Brooks and other great artists. Dan is currently working on a new CD for release in 2009. www.danmcveigh.com |
| Danny Marks | Musician broadcaster and iconic rocker Danny Marks is a trailblazing guitarist, singer and songwriting roots rocker, since the 60′s with Edward Bear and has spent the past 25 years in homes across Canada on cable tv’s Stormy Monday, CBC Radio’s the Hum Line and JAZZ.FM’s Saturday night blues program bluz.fm. |
Dave Borins |
Dave Borins is a Toronto based upcoming old-fashioned modernistic songwriter and performer to keep tabs on. Borins was nominated for “Best Live Acoustic Performer” and “Best Folk Artist” at the 2008 “Toronto Indie Music Awards.” |
David Gillis |
With over 160 dates performed each year, David Gillis can make you laugh, cry and jump for joy all in the span of a few minutes. Described by Don Ross as a monster guitarist, his playing has been included in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, he has played several times as a main stage performer at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society and won the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award. |
David Leask |
Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, David Leask is a songwriting journeyman. Whether his songs are shaped with folk, Celtic or country influences, his goal is to write soul music – songs that speak to the common struggle to be human. |
Evaristo Machado |
Evaristo is part of a new generation of Cuban composers of modern salsa and Afro-Latin jazz, as well as a powerful singer and dancer. This Cuban-Canadian combines salsa with traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and flamenco. The result is highly danceable songs with sophisticated arrangements, innovative rhythms and ear-catching melodies |
| The Guitar Boys of Alderon | Roots/Folk/Country picking icons Brian Gladstone, Noah Zacharin and Rick Zolkower combine to perform as the new “power-Roots” trio The Guitar Boys Of Alderon. |
Howard Gladstone |
Howard Gladstone writes songs that “shape ordinary words into beautiful visions”. (Rambles). Not a comparison, but think Leonard Cohen crossed with Marc Cohn, Jerry Garcia & John Lennon. Well crafted and meaningful lyrics, a fitting laid-back vocal style, plus strong acoustic guitar work. 3 CDs. |
| HOTCHA! | Beverly Kreller and Howard Druckman play original and vintage “Dust bowl roots with a big bad beat”. Rustic, rural songs of work and faith, delivered with a vintage vibe and the energy of a runaway train. HOTCHA! creates a distinctive musical blend of old-time western, bluegrass, early swing and country gospel. |
Julian Fauth |
Singer, songwriter and pianist Julian Fauth provides a mixture of originals and re-interpretations in the tradition of pre-war barrelhouse blues. |
Laura Fernandez |
Born in Madrid, Spain, Laura Fernandez is a classically trained pianist and bilingual singer songwriter whose passionate, heartfelt and honest lyrics reflect the many aspects of the human condition and whose rich melodies take you on a journey of the soul. |
Laura Ranieri |
Laura has been bringing her powerful voice, catchy melodies and strong lyrics to the scene since 2002. Poprock roots inform her own blend of sassy and sensitive new country. She has received online song awards and international airplay for songs from her CD “Southbound”. |
| Lynn Harrison | A prolific songwriter with four CDs to her credit and numerous songwriting honours, Toronto singer-songwriter Lynn Harrison takes the everyday stuff of life and turns it into instantly memorable songs that move audiences to laughter and tears. |
| Marg Stowe | Guitarist Margaret Stowe performs all over Canada and Europe and has recorded and performed with a host of Canadian/International artists. Her departure point is jazz, but her style ranges from folk to blues to world beats, propelled by her trademark high energy and eclectic tastes |
Mark Cassidy |
A fine example of the new generation of talented expressive singer - songwriter – performer’s. Watch out for great things from Mark Cassidy in the future. |
Marianne Girard |
Now based in Toronto, and with her new CD “Pirate Days” near completion, Marianne Girard returns to Winterfolk Vll with more evocative and poignant songs and stories to remember. |
| Melwood Cutlery | A consummate songwriter and performer, Melwood Cutlery has delighted audiences from Dawson City, Yukon to Austin, Texas. His songwriting ability moves seamlessly from ballads and lullabies to folk, country, blues and rock. |
Michael Brennan with Steve Briggs |
Cape Breton raised, Toronto based singer-songwriter Michael Brennan writes and sings pure country songs with a a full blooded, passionate voice reminiscent of Roy Orbison and Waylon Jennings. |
| Mose Scarlett | Mose Scarlett is, unarguably, one of a kind. While he draws on a wide range of musical sources from the early 1900′s through the 40′s, his style defies categorization or comparison – the blend is unique. His self-taught, original technique of fingerpicking, dubbed ‘stride guitar’ by Canadian music journalists, delivers a syncopated punch and features simultaneous chords, melody and bass line, smoothly executed, without seeming effort. |
Mr. Rick & the Biscuits |
3 piece acoustic stringband performing: “Skillet Fried Roots Music”. |
| Nancy Dutra | Nancy Dutra plays her own unique blend of country-folk with lyrics that will awaken the spirit. |
Noah Zacharin |
Montreal-born Toronto-resident “stunning guitarist…great singer” (Holger Petersen, CBC) with 6 CD’s that comfortably and authentically cross genres; plays solo and in small combos, and as guitarist for many others on stage and on record. |
Nonie Crete & Eugene Rae |
Nonie was born and raise in Penetanguishene Ont. and Eugene was born and raised in Newry Ireland. Both love all kinds of music and have collaborated their talents to make their own. |
Peter Verity |
Peter writes songs that are poetic and powerful but also express the every day person’s emotions and feelings making him a pleasure to experience. |
Related |
Siblings Karen, Shirley and Kevin Bell are ‘Related’, the new kids on the block so to speak, are old-timers to the business of making music and songwriting. |
Revival Dear |
Revival Dear has found a way to pay homage to the past and herald in the future at the same time. Imagine a marriage between classic rock legends The Band and Fleetwood Mac. Revival Dear’s music is fresh, totally alive, and very relevant in today’s music scene. |
| Ric Proctor | Ric just released his debut CD Since We Were Youngin June of 08. It’s the Blues, it’s Folk and Country Rock all rolled into an entertaining show |
| Russell Leon Band | Award winning singer – songwriter Russell Leon not only runs Songwriters Unite, but is a powerful vocalist and energetic performer. |
Seb Agnello |
Starting his musical journey with ‘Lords of London’ at age 14, Seb has morphed into Canada’s musical political gadfly. |
Shawn Brush |
Shawn Brush AKA The Krooked Cowboy, one of the finest roots music around today. |
Steve Paul Simms & John Jackson |
Dynamic (noisy) Toronto songwriters Steve Paul Simms & John Jackson have never found a musical territory they could settle, so they steal from everybody’s culture, including yours, and have been doing it brilliantly for several years. |
Steve Raiken |
Steve Raiken is a veteran singer/songwriter/guitarist from Toronto who is best known for his superb acoustic slide guitar work. |
Sue & Dwight |
Sweet harmonies. Honest lyrics weaving stories of life in small towns, city streets, and African villages with themes of peace, courage, and social justice. |
The McDales |
Herb Dale’s passion is songwriting, but he lives to play country music. A seasoned musician, Herb is a regular performer in country and folk venues in Toronto. In 2007 he was joined by backup singer Fran McCann and they became known as The McDales. |
Tony Quarrington |
Veteran guitarist TONY QUARRINGTON has worked with many of Canada’s great roots artists like Willie P. Bennett, Mose Scarlett, and Laura Smith, and he has a devoted following in the jazz world for his own ten recordings as a leader and composer. |
Treasa Levasseur |
Loud and proud, Winnipeg-born, North Bay raised Parkdalian Treasa Levasseur sings her soulfully crafted songs with sincerity and sass, earning her 3 nominations in the 2009 MapleBlues Awards (Recording of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Female Vocalist). |
Trevor Mills |
Trevor Mills is an accomplished guitarist and singer-songwriter whose large repertoire ranges from the funny to the serious, the whimsical to the timeless. Solid instrumental arrangements and rousing sing-along choruses accompany his intelligent, compassionate song writing. |
Wendell Ferguson |
A native of Streetsville Ontario, this asthmatic wheezer has won the CCMA’s Guitarist of the Year 6 times. In fact, they retired him so others could win. He writes wildly humorous songs and very inventive instrumentals. Clearly a two-trick pony. He has toured the world and continues to write his crazy songs (although they remain: radio-proof) Look for him at Winterfolk. |
| Music Community Previews at WinterfolkGet Involved In One of these Fine Organizations – All Year ! |
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Songwriters Association of Canada Demo Evaluation |
Enter your song in the drop-box (located in the CD store, Black Swan, Main Floor), then attend the Songwriters Association of Canada demo evolution where Paul Mills and Tony Quarrington will play, and talk about your song. Saturday Feb 14, 4:00, Willow Restaurant, Back Room. |
Moonshine Cafe Songwriter’s Showcase |
Oakville’s Moonshine Cafe is a comfortable and intimate venue dedicated to indie roots/folk/blues and country music. You are invited to participate any MONDAY night, as Songwriter’s take over the stage to perform their original material. This is an opportunity to listen to great music by established and/or up and coming artists in an intimate setting. Sunday Feb 15, 2:00, Willow Restaurant, Front Room |
Danforth Jam |
A sample of the music you will can make, and can hear every Wednesday night at the Black Swan Friday Feb 13, 7:00, Black Swan Upstairs. |
Toronto City Roots |
A sample of upcoming Toronto City Roots Festival to be held June 26-28, 2009 at Hugh’s Room and the Distillery District. Saturday Feb 14, 4:00, Black Swan, 2nd Floor |
Storytelling Toronto |
Just for kids? Not a chance – for grown ups too ! Storytellers Toronto have stories to captivate audiences of all ages. This stage will feature several of Toronto’s finest storytellers bringing tales to captivate and enchant. It’s a Quiet Room. Sunday Feb 15, 2:00, Willow Restaurant, Back Room |
Nashville Songwriters Association |
NSAI is committed to helping those wishing a career as a songwriter with providing educational information and showcasing opportunities for its members – some of whom will be performing. Saturday Feb 14, 2:00, Willow Restaurant, Front Room |
Speak Music |
Speak Music is a Canadian publicity and promotions company, based in Toronto, Ontario. We specialize in genres from folk to alternative, world music to country, blues to pop, and everything in between. Come out and hear some of their artists perform. Friday Feb 13, 7:00, Black Swan, Main Floor |
Seneca College Independent Musician Program |
Artist preview presented by The Seneca College Independent Musician Program (IMP), a unique and intensive 8-month course of study, designed to provide musicians with the tools they need to succeed as “Indie” artists. Saturday Feb 14, 2:00, Willow Restaurant, Back Room |
The Big Schmooze Artist Seminars |
The Big Schmooze! is a dynamic forum of unlimited opportunity for musicians, songwriters, industry veterans, businesses and organizations to mingle under one roof. Saturday Feb 14, 2:00,Black Swan, 2nd Floor |
Songwriters Unite |
Songwriters Unite is a collective of over 500 musicians from across North America that promotes emerging and professional musicians by encouraging songwriters to create and perform original music and lyrics. We help musicians to gain exposure, meet new musicians, entertain, and unite a community of hard working, talented artists. Sunday Feb 15, 2:00, Black Swan, 2nd Floor |
Winterfolk VI
Photo Gallery
Photos by Dougal Bichan
Winterfolk VI Artists |
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| Al Lerman |
Multi-instrumentalist AL LERMAN is a journeyman blues musician who plays with sizzle and a whole lot of soul. He is leader of the Juno Award winning band FATHEAD. |
| Alex Lukashevsky |
Lukashevsky beholds an incomparably soulful, cigar-smoky voice, an amorphous approach to guitar playing and profound lyrical witticisms. |
| Andy Sheppard |
“A mellifluous guitarist whose influences run the gamut from folk to blues to bluegrass, to sounds from Brazil, Africa, and the South Pacific” – John Kendle – Uptown Magazine |
| Ariana Gillis |
ARIANA GILLIS, has just turned 16 and is creating quite a stir in the music community as an accomplished singer/songwriter. |
| Brian Blain |
A modern-day griot, chronicling urban life with smart lyrics, unaffected vocals, an engaging personality, a laid-back groove, and a unique point of view. |
| Brian Gladstone |
Brian Gladstone is finger-picking guitar master, an insightful lyricist, a colourful story-teller, and a dynamic performer. (Canada Music Week Magazine) |
| Brian Litvin | Originally from South Africa, Brian Litvin combines his Zulu style guitar picking with the exotic rhythms of his homeland. |
| Dan McVeigh |
Dan McVeigh is a country songwriter promoting his current CD “Drove” which has already garnered great reviews from Country Music News & others. Dan’s strong voice and his music has been compared to great artists such as Ronnie Milsap, Billy Joel, Eagles and Garth Brooks to name a few.
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| Danny Marks | Lifetime Mapleblues Achievement Award winner, Toronto’s own, Danny Marks has been a force on the scene since he started out as a kid with Dora Mavor Moore, and as a teen in Edward Bear. |
| Darrelle London | Toronto-based singer/songwriter Darrelle London has been developing her own brand of contemporary piano-pop since she was thirteen. |
| David Gillis |
With over 150 gigs filling his calendar David is delivering performances that live up to his a reputation as an Award-winning guitarist and prolific singer/songwriter. |
| David Leask |
David Leask is a songwriting journeyman. His songs are shaped with folk, Celtic and country influences |
| Dwight and Sue | The prairies, big city, and global village have provided strong influences for the roots based music of Sue and Dwight. Their lyrics are honest and insightful, weaving stories of life in small towns, city streets and African villages with themes of peace, courage and social justice. |
| Frank Patrick |
Frank Patrick is a songwriter/poet/troubadour who mixes folk, world, blues and more into a unique, one-of-a-kind sound: “transglobal rhythm & song”. |
| Good Lovelies | Sporting a medley of instruments from guitar to piano and mandolin to banjo – this two-time award winning trio, The Good Lovelies, are not to be missed. A combination of clever song writing, solid musicianship, witty repartee and bang-on three-part harmony will leave you wanting more. |
| Harrison Kennedy |
Winner – Hamilton Blues Award for Best Blues, 2007 |
| Herb Dale |
Herb Dale’s passion is songwriting, but he lives to play country music. A seasoned musician, Herb is a regular performer in country and folk venues in Toronto. |
| Howard Gladstone |
Howard Gladstone is a Canadian singer/songwriter creating songs that strive for an authentic voice – realistic and romantic. Think Leonard Cohen crossed with Jerry Garcia and John Lennon. Well crafted and meaningful lyrics, a fitting laid-back vocal style, plus strong acoustic guitar playing |
| Jack de Keyzer |
Multi Juno and Maple Blues award winner going back to his roots at Winterfolk in an all acoustic setting. |
| James Gordon & Sons |
Canadian Folk Fossil James Gordon gets together with his two Indie rock kids, Evan and Geordie. They play a bazillion instruments and they let their dad play some too. Their new CD “Nine Green Bottles” has given prominence to their hybrid sound, and has found the Gordon Boys a whole new audience. |
| Jay Linden |
Based an hour west of Toronto, Canada, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jay Linden is a semi-reclusive lege nd who’s been making music for over 40 years. He writes and sings haunting, memorable slices of time and space firmly rooted in a folk sensibility. His debut CD is called Satchel. |
| Jerome Goodboo | Jerome Godboo is a singer, songwriter and harp player extraordinaire. He has released twelve albums over twenty years. |
| Jon Brooks |
Award winning folk singer-songwriter, Jon Brooks is an unrepentant idealist. His songs aim to reflect the truth about Canada past and present. |
| Jory Nash |
Jory Nash is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Toronto. He has recorded 5 CDs and sold over 10,000 CDs, all independently. His latest CD FolkJazzBlues&Soul showcases a variety of styles and influences. |
| Julian Fauth |
Julian Fauth is a soulful singer, songwriter and barrelhouse piano player working in the tradition of pre-war acoustic blues. |
| Laura Fernandez |
Born in Madrid, Spain, singer songwriter Laura Fernandez is a classically trained pianist who writes musical life-portraits in English and Spanish. |
| Les Tireux d’Roches |
Nominated at l’ADISQ and Folk Alliance Awards, they have developed a repertoire of traditional stories and songs called ‘modern future’, they take you on a fantastic musicial voyage into an New-World-of-old. |
| looweeze de’Ath |
Captivating and acclaimed performer looweeze de’Ath is one of Western Australia’s most unique acts. |
| Lynne Hanson |
Singer-songwriter from Ottawa with a soulful voice and real stories to tell. Porch music that merges universal themes with Texas soul-country |
| Marg Stowe |
A versatile guitarist, Margaret Stowe had performed and recorded with a host of Canadian/International artists. Her departure point is jazz, but her style ranges from folk to blues to world beats, propelled by her trademark high energy and eclectic tastes |
| Marianne Girard |
Marianne Girard has moved back into the heart and pulse of Toronto, and is busy thrilling new audiences here with her spectacular voice and songs to cry for. |
| Maureen Brown |
Born of the cosmics, while squeeging her third eye, this eclectic drummer, sings while spinning plates and balancing on a ball…all while cooking dinner and cleaning the floor. |
| Max Cann |
Max Cann has a reputation as one of the finest singer songwriters in the south west of England, making music based on 35 years of rich experience. |
| Meredith Luce |
Meredith Luce beguiles her audiences with her unique vocals, her funny, fearless banter, her award-winning songs and her infectious guitar riffs. |
| Michael Jerome Browne |
You name it – he plays it. Acoustic or electric blues, old-time country or cajun, swing or R&B, Michael performs and writes in all these styles. He is a virtuoso on guitar, fretless gourd banjo, fiddle, harmonica, and mandolin. |
| Mike Branton |
Mike is an Oakville ON based, well traveled blues guitarist. Although he has been performing regularly, his focus over the last few years has been on his craft.
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| Mike Brennan | Michael Brennan is considered the voice of REAL country music in Toronto. |
| Mike Goudreau Band |
Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn’t stopped playing since |
| Moonshine Café |
Presents an array of Oakville based selected singer / songwriters. |
| Mose Scarlet |
MOSE SCARLETT is, unarguably, one of a kind. While he draws on a wide range of musical sources from the early 1900′s through the 40′s, his style defies categorization or comparison – the blend is unique |
| Michael Brennan |
Michael Brennan is considered the voice of REAL country music in Toronto. |
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Mr. Rick & The Biscuits |
“The Original Alt Country Power Trio”! 3 piece acoustic stringband performing: “Skillet Fried Roots Music”. A tasty Gumbo of Folk, Country, Swing, Early Jazz, Bluegrass, Blues & Gospel performed with “greasy” rhythm… |
| Nabi Lonie |
Nabi Loney’s music is an original brew of jazz, rock, and experimental, with strong folk undertones. Her poetic lyrics paint an emotional blend of world views, life experiences, and are cathartic for the listener. |
| Nancy Dutra |
Nancy Dutra’s beautiful voice perfectly compliments her songs about heartbreak and personal experiences. |
| Nashville Songwriter’s Assoc |
Dan McVeigh hosts singer / songwriters Laura Ranieri, Elana Harte and Joe Hash |
| Neema |
Neema is a Montreal-based singer songwriter / spoken word poet and a world traveler. Her style is mainly folk with spoken word, pop, world and aboriginal influences. |
| Noah Zacharin |
Montreal-born Noah Zacharin lives in Toronto. Six CD’s of original music, production and performance credits on over a dozen others. |
| Notre Dame de Grass |
Notre Dame de Grass is a five-piece Canadian bluegrass band specializing in original songs and instrumental material. |
| Peter Verity |
Peter Verity is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter/performer and multi-instrumentalist who shares his award-winning poetic story-telling songs with the audience and has them leaving with an AH-HA gotten from recognizing the truth and emotions in his songs that resonate with what is happening in everyone’s real lives. |
| Russell Leon |
Toronto based singer/songwriter Russell Leon is a dynamic performer; his engaging rock/folk music spans genres from blues to reggae to celtic and more. |
| Sebastian Agnello |
Sebastian ‘Seb’ Agnello is a musical, political gadfly with acerbic wit. |
| Seneca College |
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| Shawn Brush |
Shawn Brush is one of the finest performers of bluegrass, folk, and country music you will ever have the good fortune to hear. |
| Sisters of Sheynville |
All-female 6-piece band. Yiddish swing and klezmer tunes of from the 30s and 40s as well as original music. |
| Steve Briggs |
In-demand guitarist Steve Briggs is bandleader for the Bebop Cowboys, and has also played with such prominent Canadian artists as Russell deCarle, Carroll Baker and Quartette with Sylvia Tyson among others. |
| Steve Payne |
Steve Payne delivers a mix of folk, blues and country via exquisite acoustic guitar work and sensual vocals, working on both sides of the Atlantic. |
| Suzie Vinnick |
Suzie Vinnick is the owner of a gorgeous, powerful voice. Her music is roots-based branching out into blues, folk and pop. |
| Tanja Rice |
Tanja Rice is an American musician currently based in the UK, self-taught and influenced by the timeless traditions of old-time country/ Americana and folk. |
| The Big Schmooze |
Ellen Drake presents an artists seminar and features performances by Winterfolk showcase winners. |
| The River Pilots |
Based in Toronto, The River Pilots are an instrumental quartet with an eclectic sound that’ll take you imagination on a journey across the globe and beyond. |
| The Alex Tintinalli Band | Since first picking up the guitar only four short years ago, 15 year old Alex Tintinalli has blossomed into a solid front-man performer leaving his audiences on their feet with jaws wide-open. |
| The Guitar Boys of Alderon |
Toronto’s own, Brian Gladstone, Noah Zacharin and Rick Zolkower combine to perform as the new “power-Roots” trio The Guitar Boys Of Alderon. They took up space in school, and now they are cadets. |
| Tia McGraff |
TiaMcGraff (from Port Dover, Ont.), is an Americana/Folk singer/songwriter who’s credits include:4 internationally releasedalbums, videos on CMT Canada and World, and more. |
| Tim Harrison |
Tim Harrison has been on the folk music scene in Canada for over 35 years. He has been described as “cinematic Canadian songwriter” by the Boston Globe “poetic [and] a true standout” by SINGOUT! magazine. |
| Tony Quarrington |
Veteran guitarist/producer TONY QUARRINGTON is very busy in the jazz,folk, and klezmer communities. He has 10 albums out as a jazz leader, and won a Juno in 1998 for Willie P. Bennett’s HEARTSTRINGS. |
| Toronto City Roots Presents | A preview of the Toronto City Roots Festival at Winterfolk. Toronto City Roots Festival – this year will be held June 27 to 29 at Hugh’s Room, and the Distillery District. More than 35 acts on 3 stages, all free. www.torontocityroots.com |
| Wendell Ferguson |
Wendell Ferguson is an idiot! But, a very talented idiot. |
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Dora Keogh , 141 Danforth Ave., 416 778 1804 Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave |
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Darrelle London, Ontario, Canada
Alex Tintinalli Band, Ontario, Canada
Joe Dolce , Carlton, Australia
Andy Sheppard , Ontario, Canada
Matt Minglweood , Nova Scotia, Canada
Jon Brooks, Ontario, Canada
The Good Lovelies, Ontario, Canada
The River Pilots , Ontario, Canada |
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Protest Songs For A Better World Vol. II
Buy Now
Brian Gladstone, Producer, © Copyright-A Better World
Proceeds from CD sales donated to ‘Earth Day Canada’
Protest Songs for A Better World, Volume II, is an anthology of original songs with themes for an Improved Earth. All tracks have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Other tracks were by invitation of the producer.
Protest Songs for a Better World is a collection of songs and stories contributed by artists who want to change our world with their words. The history of the world has always been shaped by differences among men. Although everyone wants the same things from life – freedom, compassion, understanding, dignity and some love – too often the path to our fulfillment crosses goals and visions and leads to conflict and tension. No more shall we inflict destruction in the name of holiness. For thousands of years the voices of change have been immortalized in song and verse, and passed down through countless generations. Peaceful protest is the essence of modern change, and we offer Protests Songs For a Better World to the world as and expression of changes for the better from dedicated artists who want to make a difference.
Now Accepting Submissions Songs of Canada
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We are looking for songs on any topic with themes of Canadiana. Examples for reference (but not limited to) are topics like a town or city (Hamilton or Muskoka), person (Bobby Orr or William Lyon Mackenzie), place (Rochdale College or CN Tower), event (Calgary Stampede or Terry Fox run), historical (Upper Canada Rebellion or Transcontinental Railway), local color (summer camp in Ontario, or Sudbury Saturday Night), homour (Canadian Winter or Black fly season), political (Homeless on the streets or Make it Green). | ||||||||||
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We intend to submit the album for a JUNO award.Songs in the Key of Canada will be produced into a CD as well as submitted to the JUNO awards.
- Distribution, Publicity and Promotion - 10 CDs to each winning Artist - 200 CDs will be distributed to * Radio Station Program / Music Directors * DJs * Senior Music Journalists and Reviewers of Major Publications and Websites - International Sales Distribution and Global CD database through CD Baby - Although there are no guarantees, it is reasonable to expect the CD to get airplay around the world and reviewed in music publications and Ezines. |
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Please read all the questions and answers below. If you still can’t find the answer, then write to us with the heading of ‘NEED MORE INFO’ Q – HOW CAN I SUBMIT A TUNE? A – Details are on our website www.ABetterWorld.ca Q – THE SONG I WANT TO SUBMIT IS NOT IN MY EPK. HOW CAN I SUBMIT IT? A – You CAN send a song which is NOT in your EPK. After hitting the ‘SUBMIT’ button, simple instructions are supplied to upload a new tune directly to us. Q – I AM NOT A MEMBER OF SONICBIDS. HOW CAN I APPLY? A – Submissions are accepted online ONLY though Sonicbids. You can apply for a 30 day free trial for Sonicbids, to evaluate the benefits, and then decide to submit. For a 30 Free Trial, go to Sonicbids. Note membership must be valid till submission date is closed. (Date listed on website) (As a startup non profit-organization we don’t maintain resources to receive packages, catalogue, track, acknowledge, maintain status of, forward to judges, follow-up, and more – all of these services are supplied by Sonicbids) Q – WHAT IS THE MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS? A – Submissions ARE NOT accepted via mail. Submissions are accepted online only though Sonicbids. Q – CAN I SEND AN MP3? OR OTHER FORMAT? WHAT FORMAT IS REQUIRED FOR AN EPK? HOW CAN I MAKE AN MP3? A – Don’t Know. Address technical questions directly to Sonicbids at support@sonicbids.com , or visit their website at www.sonicbids.com for more info. Q – CAN YOU LISTEN TO A TUNE ON MY WEBSITE? OR LISTEN TO THE TUNE ATTACHED TO AN EMAIL? AND LET ME KNOW IF I SHOULD SUBMIT IT? or LET ME KNOW IF IT’S WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR? A – We can only listen to submitted music. (it’s not appropriate for us to offer coaching or feedback prior to a submission) Q – IS IT OK IF THE TUNE IS NOT RECORDED YET? A – Then how can you submit it? Q – CAN I SUBMIT A TUNE WRITTEN BY SOMEONE ELSE? A – Anyone can submit a tune. However, only the author can offer written permission to use the tune. Q – I HAVE A DEMO OF THE TUNE, WHICH IS VERY ROUGH, NOT MASTERED, OR NOT THE FINAL MIX. CAN I SEND YOU THE FINAL VERSION LATER? A – Please send in the best product available, as each tune will only be evaluated once. Q – ‘I’M LISTED ON THE TOP 30 CHARTS’ or ‘MY BAND WON A JUNO’ – HOW CAN I SUBMIT WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION FEE? A – No can do. Q – HOW CAN I SEND A MESSAGE TO THE JUDGES TO EXPLAIN SOMETHING ABOUT MY SONG? A – The song is the message, and will be the sole means of evaluation. Thanks again by your great interest in our quest to make the world a better place through artistic expression. www.abetterworld.ca |
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Concert For Peace VI
The Association of Artists for a Better World presents the 6th Annual Concert For Peace at Mel Lastman Square, on August 18. 2007, featuring ten dynamic and exciting blues, roots, and world bands, running continuously from 2:00 till 10:00 PM. The all-day concert relies upon the universal power and language of music to bring artists and members of our diverse community together to share a day of tranquility and good vibes in the square. We can raise our combined voices to the world to encourage people to think, talk, and promote themes of peace; and create an environment of cultural acceptance and understanding for all people to live together in harmony. The journey to peace starts inside.
PERFORMERS SCHEDULE:
2:00 – Sue & Dwight
2:45 – Linda Saslove
3:15 – Peter Verity and Uncle Herb Dale
4:45 – Sheena Grobb
5:30 – Laura Fernandez
6:15 – Danny Marks
7:00 – Brian Gladstone
7:45 – Margaret Stowe’s Women’s Blues Review
8:45 – Michael White & Friends
WHAT: Concert for Peace VI is a FREE family day of Blues and Roots Music with underlying themes of peace. It is a festival for the entertainment of our audience, not a peace rally, so there are no marches, no signs, no politicians, and no speeches. The music is the message! Enjoy a great day of blues and roots in the square!
WHEN: August 18, 2007, 2:00 – 10:00 PM, Rain or Shine!
WHERE: Mel Lastman Square is located at 5100 Yonge Street two blocks north of Sheppard Avenue. By TTC, take the Yonge line subway (exit North York Centre). Getting there couldn’t be easier when you ride the rocket!
WHO: Concert for Peace VI is presented for the first time in Canada by The Association of Artists for A Better World, a registered non profit organization to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social, cultural and ecological issues; create an information avenue to communicate their words through their art form; organize, promote, and present events which allow artists to express their thoughts on important issues and let their words be known. Visit the website for more information. www.abetterworld.ca
MUSICIANS CAN APPLY TO PLAY AT CONCERT FOR PEACE VI: We are accepting submissions from artists or bands to fill TWO stage spots. All bands will be paid. Submissions are accepted online only through Sonicbids, and will be evaluated by selected judges. Two selected artists / bands will be notified by email before August 1, 2007 (Ensure your Sonicbids contact info is accurate), and will need to confirm their attendance in Toronto, Canada before August 7, 2007. Submission fee is $20.00 which increases to $30.00 on July 17.
WHAT MAKES IT TICK: The concert venue ‘Mel Lastman Square’ is a facility of the City of Toronto, thus admission must be FREE. Funding for this event is raised through donations, sponsors (pending) and artist submissions. ‘Concert for Peace’ is a not for profit event, presented by ‘A Better World’. Funds raised will be used pay ALL artists, advertising and promotion, posters, and other event related expenses. ALL of the preparation and organization on this event has been provided entirely by volunteers who have generously donated their time. There are no paid employees for this event.
Benefit Concert for Street Haven
Mission Statement
Street Haven at the Crossroads’ goal is to innovate and establish an integrated continuum of services which will improve the quality of life of women in need and bring creative solutions to their problems.
Benefit Concert for Street Haven
This continuum of services includes immediate support for women who come to Street Haven at the Crossroads off the street, the provision of meals and a place to sleep, a place to heal, a place to grow and a place to live independently, in accordance with what each individual woman is ready to handle and in recognition of the varied potential of each woman
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| Ariana Gillis | An up and coming star in our midst |
| Aurora Jane | Australian progressive roots fusion |
| Alastair Hugh Artingstall | UK singer songwriter with quirky viewpoint and intuitive presentation |
| Bebop Cowboys | Toronto’s purveyors of fine western swing and cowboy jazz, with guest Russell deCarle |
| Brian Gladstone | Fingerstyle guitar master, singer / songwriter, presenter of Dr. B,’s Acoustic medicine show. |
| Brent Mason | One Canada’s most noted Maritime folk-rock artists |
| Brian Blain | A brilliant writer incorporating everyday experiences into his blues |
| Chana Rothman | Blends Israeli sensibility with freestyle and rhythm acoustic guitar |
| Choir Girlz | Rootsy eclectic mix of swingin’ down-home country, sprinkled with comedy and a pinch of tears. |
| Cris Cuddy | Van Morrison meets Elvis Costello and more |
| Conrad Kipping and Igor Romany | Conrad is a multi-talented and excels on a variety of instruments |
| Dale Nikkel | Acoustic folk-pop with unforgettable melodies and finely-crafted lyrics |
| Danny Marks | A renown broadcaster, an outstanding guitarist & bandleader, a favorite with live audiences. |
| Dave Celia | A world-class musician who has played for audiences all over the U.K., U.S.A. and Canada. |
| David Ross Macdonald | Darkly soulful and bitter-sweet acoustic folk songs, insightful lyricist |
| David Gillis | Winner Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, great singer/songwriter |
| Dan McVeigh | Award winning singer/songwriter, presenter of Nashville Songwriters Association |
| Greg Hobbs | Hobbs writes songs that truly capture the heart |
| Greg Quill | “One of the finest songwriters Australia has produced.” – ABC Radio |
| Hot Toddy | A Rootsy, Bluesy trio with a jazz groove that pushes all the boundaries |
| Howard Gladstone | A singer/songwriter, whose songs reflect a world of experience and great social conscience (or consciousness?) |
| Jon Brooks | A troubadour of songs for social justice |
| Jory Nash | Blends elements of traditional folk, blues, jazz and pop into an original stew of sound |
| Julie Long | Incredibly talented singer/songwriter/pianist. |
| Justin Nozuka | An 18-year-old Toronto-based singer/songwriter creating soulful songs that belie his age |
| Laura Fernandez | Powerful singer songstress with moving melodies and a touch of Spanish influence |
| Laura Repo | Wistful songs about relevant issues, sweet observations, and urban folk wisdom |
| Laura Hubert | Blues and Western swing delivered with passion and style |
| looweeze de’Ath | Her charm and chutzpah are only outdone by her musicality and captivating songs. |
| Likewater | Strong vocals, catchy melodies and emotional moving performance |
| Marianne Girard | Will melt your heart and move your feet |
| Marty Allen | Story-driven Outlaw-country songwriter |
| Michael Brennan | The real voice of country in Toronto |
| Michael Fracasso | Songs from the cerebral rust belt |
| Michelle Carter-Leis | Pure, sensual vocals. Not limited by genre |
| Moonshine Café | John Marlett presents Sweetgrass, Joe Forster, Seeve Ledlie, James Jones, and more. |
| Mr. Rick | roosty, folksy, tub thumping guitar and vocals from the roots of roots |
| Nancy Dutra | Sweet, soulful music infused with classic country and bluegrass |
| Noah Zacharin | well crafted passionate songs framed in guitar wizardry |
| Norm Hacking | A 30 year veteran, Toronto singer/songwriter, winning loyal fans and critical acclaim for his beautifully crafted songs |
| Pat Robitaille | His voice and his unique guitar style make Pat the total package when it comes to the image of modern-day rock |
| Ray Edge with Gary Kendall | Award-winning songwriter in the blues community |
| Russell Leon | Finely-crafted music reflecting grass-roots folk, rock, funk and blues music, presenting Songwriters Unite |
| Ryan LeBlanc | A progressive solo instrumentalist from New Brunswick |
| Sarah Noni Metzner | Nominated for Best Songwriter category for the 2006 Canadian Folk music Awards |
| Sarah Siddiqui | A very unique and soulful voice, her songs are strangely exotic and familiar at the same time |
| Shanklin Road | All-female country east coast trio that can rock your world |
| Shawn Brush | One of the finest performers of bluegrass, folk, and country music you will ever have the good fortune to hear. |
| The Guitar Boys of Alderon | Roots Power trio 6 string virtuosos / singer/songwriters Brian Gladstone, Noah Zacharin & Mr. Rick |
| Steve Payne | Roots, country and blues guitarist, Steve Payne, is one of the UK’s finest roots artists |
| Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Presentation | Randy Finney presents Dunstan Morey, Ira Quinsey, Brian Litvin, Steve Raiken, with special guest Richard Smith |
| Tanja Rice | Soulful power vocals crafted in USA and perfected in UK |
| Trio Bravo | The heart and soul of the veteran country ensemble Melody Ranch rides again as Trio Bravo |
| Vishten | A hardy mixture of French, Irish and Scottish styles, with powerful step dancing taking front and center |
| Wendell Ferguson | Funny, talented, Canadian guitar champ, always an audience favorite |
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Protest Songs For A Better World, Volume I
© 2005 Brian Gladstone, Producer
CD Baby Price: $12.97
IN STOCK. ORDER NOW. Will ship within 24 hours!
ALL PROCEEDS (100% !) from album sales are donated to United Nations Foundation. Their mission is to promote a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world for all.
TRACK NOTES
Protest Songs For a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes for an Improved Earth. Tracks 1 – 12 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Other tracks were by invitation of the producer.
Protest Songs for a Better World is a collection of songs and stories contributed by artists who want to change our world with their words. The history of the world has always been shaped by differences among men. Although everyone wants the same things from life – freedom, compassion, understanding, dignity and some love – too often the path to our fulfillment crosses goals and visions and leads to conflict and tension. No more shall we inflict destruction in the name of holiness. For thousands of years the voices of change have been immortalized in song and verse, and passed down through countless generations. Peaceful protest is the essence of modern change, and we offer Protests Songs For a Better World to the world as and expression of changes for the better from dedicated artists who want to make a difference.
Concert For Peace
PICNIC FOR PEACE:
The Association of Artists for a Better World presents the 5th Annual Concert For Peace at Mel Lastman Square, on July 29, 2006, featuring 13 dynamic and exciting blues and roots artists running continuously from Noon till 10:00 PM. The all-day concert relies upon the universal power and language of music to bring artists and members of our diverse community together to share a day of tranquility and good vibes in the square. This event is part of a world wide series to raise our combined voices to the world to encourage people to think, talk, and promote themes of peace peace; create an environment of cultural acceptance and understanding for all people to live together in harmony. The journey to peace starts inside.
WHAT: Picnic For Peace is a FREE family day of Blues and Roots Music with underlying themes of peace. It is a festival for the entertainment of our audience, not a peace rally, so there are no marches, no signs, no politicians, and no speeches. The music is the message! Enjoy a great day of blues and roots in the square!
WHEN: July 29,2006, Noon – 10:00 PM, Rain or Shine!
WHERE: Mel Lastman Square is located at 5100 Yonge Street two blocks north of Sheppard Avenue. By TTC, take the Yonge line subway (exit North York Centre). Getting there couldn’t be easier when you ride the rocket!
WHO: Picnic For Peace is presented for the first time in Canada by The Association of Artists for A Better World, a registered non profit organization to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social, cultural and ecological issues; create an information avenue to communicate their words through their art form; organize, promote, and present events which allow artists to express their thoughts on important issues and let their words be known. Visit the website for more information. www.abetterworld.ca
MUSICIANS CAN APPLY TO PLAY AT Picnic For Peace: We are accepting submissions (starting April 15, 2006) from artists or bands to fill FOUR stage spots. All bands will be paid. Submissions are accepted online only through Sonicbids, and will be evaluated by selected judges. Entry fee is $20.00 for submissions received June15 or before, then $30.00 from June 16 till the deadline of June 23. Four selected artists / bands will be notified by email before June 30, 2006, and will need to confirm their attendance in Toronto, Canada before June 30, 2006.
WHAT MAKES IT TICK: The concert venue ‘Mel Lastman Square’ is a facility of the City of Toronto, thus admission must be FREE. Funding for this event is raised through donations, sponsors (pending) and artist submissions. ‘Picnic For Peace’ is a not for profit event, presented by ‘A Better World’. Funds raised will be used pay ALL artists, advertising and promotion, posters, and other event related expenses. ALL of the preparation and organization on this event has been provided entirely by volunteers who have generously donated their time.
Songs For A Better Planet, Volume II
© Copyright-Brian Gladstone, Record Label: Brian Gladstone, Producer
Music lovers and Gaia worshippers alike should find this album not only a satisfying listen worthy of countless revisits but also inspiring —it’d certainly make a superb holiday season gift for anyone who supports environmental advocacy as well as for fans of music of substance.
Starting on a high note with the countrified campfire singalong smile-maker Shine by one of Canada’s premier Folk icons, Norm Hacking, the album continues to enchant with a gallery of delightful works of musical art. The forthrightly polemical 60’s styled rally anthem Clayoquot Sound from The Acoustics of Canada, features Martin Gladstone on lead vocals accompanied by Juno winner Melanie Doane on fiddle. The soulful Music Town by Ontario’s Lynn Harrison and superb Country/Folk pickin’ and croonin’ of Larry Zarella of USA on Quiet Life are two other standout Rootsy entries.
Peace Songs For A Better World – Vol II
Buy Now
Brian Gladstone, Producer, © Copyright-A Better World
Proceeds from CD sales donated to Peace Related Charaities.
‘The Association of Artists for A Better World’ is a registered non-profit organization founded by Brian Gladstone in 2004. Our mission is to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social and ecological issues; then take their words all over the world, so their voices can be heard.
ABOUT THE ALBUM:
Peace can mean many different things to different people —a fact vividly demonstrated by the 11-song compilation Peace Songs For A Better World, Volume Two. Who knew Peace could be so exciting!
The tunes —by artists from Canada, the U.S. and Australia, selected from hundreds of submissions sent to to the non-profit ‘The Association of Artists For A Better World— vary markedly in genre, character, tone and the kind of peace they focus on. But despite the diversity this collection has a coherent feel and the quality of production, like the level of the art, is outstanding.
The songs encompass anthemic and hymnal styles along with new-Country, alt-Rock, Folk, Celtic and Pop, and deal in turns with Peace derived from simple everyday things, Peace nurtured through introspective worship, Peace as reconciliation to the unfairness of life, Peace as result of or alternative to war and Peace as the joyous by-product of love and understanding.
There are pleasant ditties such as “The Little Things” and “Why Am I Amazed”; there are stirring hymnal anthems such as “Prayer” and “Everyone Sing”; there are tunes of a heavier, even alarming cast such as “War” and “A Time For New Beginnings”. All of the songs are uplifting and edifying in one way or another and listening to the entire album is an inspiring event that will assure you you’re not alone in your hopes for a better life.
While different listeners will naturally have their particular favourites, most will discover several tunes that will stay with them long after the disc is done and which can be expected to find their own niches of popularity once they get broader exposure.
Peace Songs for a Better World Volume II is an anthology of original songs with themes of peace. Tracks 1 – 10 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world.
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Peace Songs For A Better World – Volume II
Artist Title Time Location
1 Fruit Peace 4:46 Adelaide, Australia
2 Vivek Shraya War 4:29 Ontario, Canada
3 Claudia DiNatale The Little Things 4:07 Ontario, Canada
4 The Warrior Poetes Why Am I Amazed? 3:08 Connecticut, U.S.A
5 Giasone Italiano Home (A Soldier’s Song) 4:58 Ontario, Canada
6 Lourdes Pita Now is the Time 3:48 Massachusetts, U.S.A.
7 Codie Prevost Life Without Love . 3:18 Saskatchewan , Canada
8 Trina Willard Prayer 3:18 Washington, U.S.A.
9 Melineh Kurdian World 3:31 California, U.S.A.
10 The Splitters Everyone Sing 4:00 Melbourne, Australia
11 Brian Gladstone A Time For New Beginnings 4:42 Ontario, Canada
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Winterfolk IV
Dates
February 3-4-5 2006
Artists :
Bebop Cowboys • Bob Bennett • Brian Gladstone • Brian MacMillan • Brock Zeman & Keith Glass • Cindy Church • Conrad Kipping & Tom Leighton • Chris McKhool • DALA • Dan McVeigh • David Celia • David Gillis • David Gunning • David Newland • DiggingRoots • Gordie Tentrees • Greg Hobbs • Greg Wyard • Gregg Lawless • Heather Dale • Ian North • Jason Fowler • Jenny Whiteley • Jory Nash • Julie Ann Bertram • Keith Thompson • Laura Fernendez • Layah Jane • Linda McLean • Linda Saslove • Lynn Harrison • Marigolds • MartyAllen • Matt Andersen • Michael Brennan • Mr. Rick & The Biscuits • Nancy Dutra • Russell deCarle • Russell Leon • Sarah Siddiqui • Sho, Mo & the Monkey Bunch • Sisters of Sheynville • Steve Payne • StoneFox • TrioBravo • Wendell Fergusson •
Showcase Winners
Tamara Podemski, Layah Jane, Julie Ann Bertram, Sisters of Sheynville, Greg Wyard, Bliggins and Goines, Gordie Tentrees
Venues
Bad Dog Theatre Company.
Dora Keogh
Danforth Cafe
The Black Swan Tavern
The Willow Restaurant
Songs For A Better Planet, Volume II
Music lovers and Gaia worshippers alike should find this album not only a satisfying listen worthy of countless revisits but also inspiring —it’d certainly make a superb holiday season gift for anyone who supports environmental advocacy as well as for fans of music of substance.
© Copyright-Brian Gladstone, Record Label: Brian Gladstone, Producer
The second volume of Songs For A Better Planet, a 14-track international compilation of original songs aimed at increasing consciousness of our relationship with Planet Earth, is another richly engrossing collection demonstrating how artists from a wide range of cultures and musical genres share and celebrate that awareness.
Benefit Concert for the Green Party
Benefit Concert – Proceeds donated to the Green Party of Canada
WHERE: Renaissance Cafe, 1938 Danforth Ave, Toronto. Canada (416 ) 422-1441
Organization
The Green Party of Canada continually strives to demonstrate the importance of our values by giving them practical expression in the organization and practices of the party.Green Values
Green Parties around the world share common values as expressed in the Charter of the Global Greens. The policies of the Green Party of Canada are based on six fundamental principles.Blues For Peace
Featuring 10 Bands Including
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FREE ADMISSION! A DAY OF BLUES AND ROOTS
A FAMILY EVENT – MUSIC AND TRANQUILITY
MEL LASTMAN SQUARE
SATURDAY JUNE 25 – 2005 – 2:00 – 10:00 PM TORONTO, CANADA
BLUES FOR PEACE: The Association of Artists for a Better World presents the 3rd Annual Concert For Peace at Mel Lastman Square, on June 25, 2005, featuring ten dynamic and exciting blues and roots bands, running continuously from 2:00 till 10:00 PM. The all-day concert relies upon the universal power and language of music to bring artists and members of our diverse community together to share a day of tranquility and good vibes in the square. This year we are networking with Blues for Peace to raise our combined voices to the world to encourage people to think, talk, and promote themes of peace peace; create an environment of cultural acceptance and understanding for all people to live together in harmony. The journey to peace starts inside.
PERFORMERS SCHEDULE:
2:00 – Michael Pickett
2:45 – Laura Fernandez
3:30 – Whiteboy Slim
4:15 – Gary Kendall Band
5:00 – Brian Gladstone Band
5:45 – The Tulips
6:30 – Danny Marks
7:15 – Roses In The Snow
8:00 – Wild T & the Spirits (Tony Springer Band)
9:00 – Jack de Keyzer Band
WHAT: Blues For Peace is a FREE family day of Blues and Roots Music with underlying themes of peace. It is a festival for the entertainment of our audience, not a peace rally, so there are no marches, no signs, no politicians, and no speeches. The music is the message! Enjoy a great day of blues and roots in the square!
WHEN: June 25, 2005, 2:00 – 10:00 PM, Rain or Shine!
WHERE: Mel Lastman Square is located at 5100 Yonge Street two blocks north of Sheppard Avenue. By TTC, take the Yonge line subway (exit North York Centre). Getting there couldn’t be easier when you ride the rocket!
WHO: Blues for Peace is presented for the first time in Canada by The Association of Artists for A Better World, a registered non profit organization to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social, cultural and ecological issues; create an information avenue to communicate their words through their art form; organize, promote, and present events which allow artists to express their thoughts on important issues and let their words be known. Visit the website for more information. www.abetterworld.ca
MUSICIANS CAN APPLY TO PLAY AT BLUES FOR PEACE: We are accepting submissions (starting April 15, 2005) from blues and roots artists or bands to fill FOUR stage spots. All bands will be paid. Submissions are accepted online only through Sonicbids, and will be evaluated by selected judges. Four selected artists / bands will be notified by email before May 24, 2005 (Ensure your Sonicbids contact info is accurate), and will need to confirm their attendance in Toronto, Canada before June 1, 2005. Submission fee is $10.00 from April 15 to May 5, and $15.00 from May 3 to May 17.
WHAT MAKES IT TICK: The concert venue ‘Mel Lastman Square’ is a facility of the City of Toronto, thus admission must be FREE. Funding for this event is raised through donations, sponsors (pending) and artist submissions. ‘Blues for Peace’ is a not for profit event, presented by ‘A Better World’. Funds raised will be used pay ALL artists, advertising and promotion, posters, and other event related expenses. ALL of the preparation and organization on this event has been provided entirely by volunteers who have generously donated their time.
June 25, 2005 – Blues for Peace Line Up
2:45
Laura Fernandez – Singer songwriter pianist Laura Fernandez was born in Madrid, Spain and lived in Switzerland before immigrating to Canada as a young child. Her song writing is reflective of these cultural influences as she writes and performs in both English and Spanish. She is a well known painter and illustrator and often compares her song writing to Vermeer’s paintings and the quiet capture of moments in time. Fascinated by portraits she describes her songs as self portraits and her most intimate reflections on relationships and situations. Her songs are open and revealing laying bare the nature of complex emotion. Laura Fernandez was the winner of the best soft rock band at the New York International Independent Music Festival.
3:30
WHITEBOY SLIM – Maurice Richard Libby, [aka] WHITEBOY SLIM creates a gutsy, throwback version of the blues by incorporating pieces of jazz, hip-hop and DIY recording techniques that feel wholly original. His unique take on the American institution of the blues is memorable. The true greats of blues generated enormous excitement and awe in their audiences with flamboyant showmanship; with aloof, tough delivery; with elegance and charisma; with passionate virtuosity; with all sorts of styles, but always with original talent and awesome presence. Meet Whiteboy Slim
4:15
GARY KENDALL is one of the best known bassists on Canada`s blues scene adding a rock solid bottom end to Downchild’s distinctive sound. GARY KENDALL has also toured and recorded with blues greats Morgan Davis, Snooky Pryor, Chris Murphy, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, Big Jay McNeely, to name only a few and he`s the Musical Director of the Maple Blues Awards. He was honoured with the “Blues With A Feeling” Award in 1993 and has won the Maple Blues Award as Bassist of TheYear in 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Gary has also been honoured by his hometown, receiving the Thunder Blues Award from the City Of Thunder Bay and the Keeping The Blues Alive Award from The Thunder Bay Blues Society in 2002. When not touring and recording with Downchild he performs with The Gary Kendall Band and released his first solo recording “Dusty & Pearl” on his own 47 Records label in late 2004.
5:00
Brian Gladstone Band – Toronto singer / guitarist Brian Gladstone is a finger-picking guitar master, a prophetic lyricist, a philosophical story-teller and a dynamic performer. (Canada Music Week Magazine, March 2001) Brian’s particular way of seeing things through irony and old time approach reminds me 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. (Susa Onda Radio Network, Italy).
5:45
The Tulips – 4 Rocking High Energy Blues Chicks – Four talented, dedicated & beautiful ladies have come together to form The Tulips, an all female band which is exciting, sensual and a whole lot of fun. The Tulips bring a delightful estrogen-edge to their music, while demonstrating strength, confidence and power to their respective instruments. Blues and beyond…describes their repertoire. Each women brings with her an extraordinary and unique voice, that blends together to create what can only be called…The Tulips and they are: Gayle Ackroyd; guitar, vocals, Christine Bird; bass, vocals, Silvia Wright; keys, accordion, vocals and lead by Maureen Brown; drums, vocals
6:30
DANNY MARKS – Many Canadians know Danny Marks as the man of a million songs from CBC radio’s the Humline, others go all the way back to the 60′s when Danny was one third of the original blues/pop supergroup Edward Bear. Most prefer to remain in the present, as Danny Marks hosts the popular bluz.fm radio programm on jazz.fm91 Toronto, every Saturday night at 8. Danny’s recent albums include Guitarchaeology, the all instrumental, and TRUE, the story of love lost, both original works. In 2004, Danny has just released Big Town Boy, a tribute to Toronto’s Rock and Roll past.
7:15
Roses in The Snow – Canada’s Newest All Women Kick-Ass Bluegrass Band Roses in the Snow is a fusion of four unique women performing bluegrass, country and folk music with soaring harmonies and great musicianship. After only one year together, the Roses are making waves in bluegrass circles and are building a strong grassroots following. Each Rose adds a different dimension to the band: Marnie Niemi (bass and vocals) ; Kathy Montgomery (banjo and vocals); Leslie Knowles (violin, viola, mandolin) Dottie Cormier (guitar and vocals). The Roses deliver fresh and creative arrangements of traditional tunes and they also love to crossover and mix things up — drawing from their appreciation and love for classical, country, jazz, pop, rock and folk music.
8:00
Wild T and the Spirits – Tony “Wild T” Springer has hung with the best of them. David Bowie, Jeff Healey, Bon Jovi, Deep Purple, Jay Leno, David Letterman and Arsenio Hall are just some of the musical acts and personalities that have been blown away by Wild T’s guitar. Moving to Toronto from Trinidad, T quickly gained a reputation on the local club circuit. Since then he has recorded two albums (Love Crazy 1991 and Givin’ Blood 1995) with his own group, Wild T and the Spirit for Warner Brothers. He has also recorded an album (Black Tie, White Noise) with David Bowie and has appeared with Bowie on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman and the Arsenio Hall Show. He has toured with Bon Jovi and Deep Purple throughout North America and has performed thousands of club shows. Recently he was asked to portray Jimi Hendrix in the Monkee Movie for TMN.
9:00
Jack de Keyzer Band – 2003 JUNO Winner! – Best Blues Album – Jack de Keyzer is an award winning blues guitarist, singer and song writer. Jack de Keyzer has four CD’s under his own name and has appeared on dozens of CD’s for other artists. An exciting entertainer, electrifying guitarist and soulful singer, Jack de Keyzer delights a vast spectrum of music lovers wherever he performs. His latest CD, 6 String Lover, is a milestone in the lifelong musical travels of a contemporary rhythm & blues journeyman.
Songs For A Better Planet
Buy Now
Brian Gladstone, Producer, © Copyright-A Better World
Proceeds from CD sales are donated to ‘Earth Day Canada’
‘The Association of Artists for A Better World’ is a registered non-profit organization founded by Brian Gladstone in 2004. Our mission is to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social and ecological issues; then take their words all over the world, so their voices can be heard.
<< Jed Goldberg (left), President of Earthday Canada, Brian Gladstone (right) Celebrate the Launch of ‘Songs for A Better Planet’ CD.
Songs for a Better Planet is an anthology of original songs with themes for an Improved Earth. Tracks 1 – 10 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Tracks 11 and12were by invitation of the producer. The fragile beauty of the natural world has always been a source of musical inspiration. Today, the urgent need to protect the environment is prompting a wealth of passionate new songs. “Songs for a Better Planet” is a new international compilation album that directs all sales proceeds to Earth Day Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the state of the environment by empowering and helping Canadians to take positive environmental action.
“Songs for a Better Planet” consists of twelve new songs, selected from hundreds submitted for the project, written by independent music artists who make compelling personal statements in support of the earth. Blues, folk, jazz, country, roots and rock influences can be heard throughout this contemporary acoustic-focused record. A wide range of artists are represented from three Canadian provinces and five U.S. states. Although the musicians all present highly individual songs, “Songs for a Better Planet” is a unified project that reflects the diversity of voices in today’s earth-conscious community
Winterfolk III
Programming Highlights
The Guitars of Winterfolk – Six Strings at the Speed of Light – Top guitar players across North America meet to play, dazzle you, and then show you how they do it; in a six- sting weekend of performances, documentaries, demonstrations, blues jams, and more …
Masters of the Acoustic Six String Terry Tufts Hosts with Mark Sepic David Gillis Vicki Genfan Noah Zacharin
Roots of Acoustic Blues Guitar Michael Pickett Hosts songwriters tunes and talk about influences and styles of the great blues guitars masters with Josh White Jr. Mr. Rick Manitoba Hal
Jack de Keyzer’s Blues Guitar Jam Juno winning blues
guitarist invites guests to improv with the band – always exciting host – Jack de Keyzer with Noah Zacharin Danny Marks Mr. Rick Tony Quarrington Manitoba Hal David Gillis Mark Sepic & More
Above L-R: Danny Marks, Terry Tufts, David Gillis, Michael Pickett
Voices of Youth The Grandchildren of Woodstock -Ryan Schneider hosts the musical prophets of tomorrow who raise their voices on their issues of today. Artists each play for 20 – 30 min. Host and closing set Ryan Schneider with Christa Couture Shawn Sage Layah Jane Eric Alcock Nathan Caswell Mark Weinstock
Join the New Roots Revolution
Winterfolk Documentaries
Songwriting Documentary
Award winning songwriters play their tunes and talk about the stories, writing elements and inspirations . Host – Norm Hacking with Greg Quill Kim Beggs Mikel Miller Greg Hobbs Ray Materick Marie-Lynn Hammond Bill Colgate
Songs For Peace Artists play and talk about their songs with themes of inner or outer peace – Host – Honey Novick founder of ‘New Songs for Peace’ with Contributing Artists to ‘Peace Songs For A Better World’ CD Laura Fernandez Christa Couture James Gordon David Gillis Roger Ellis
David Newland Ron Nigrini Elza
Protest Songs Documentary Singer / songwriters present anthology of their songs with messages of change. Host – Sebastian Agnello with Heather Dale Nathan Caswell Evalyn Parry Shawn SageThe Women of Winterfolk
Lynn Harrison hosts
“Women Who Write” song writers play their tunes and talk about what’s behind the music, with Layah Jane Evalyn Parry Miranda Stone Michelle Rasky Elza Mary Anne Epp Marie-Lynn Hammond Marg Stowe presents
“S’women in Folky-Blues”
Modern, traditional and original music, with Suzie Vinnick Nonie Crete Laura Fernandez Michelle Rasky Maureen BrownLinda M presents
Girls With Guitars Do Winterfolk!!
Six-string wielding females rock the stage with beauty, grace, and supercharged estrogen, performing original tunes with Alison Solo Cheryl Beatty Nonie Crete
Industry Seminars
presented by Ellen Drake, Connecting Musicians to Success
Life on the Road – Tips From the Pros – How to Plan and Manage Successful Music Tours with No Budget – with Michael Picket, Louise Pickett, Gregg Lawless and Linda M
Satellite Radio – Airplay for the Independent Artist – Step Into the Future of Radio with GreggTerrance, Founder of Indiepool
Running a Single Artist Indie-Label – Heather Dale describes how to Start your own label and make it work for you.
Releasing the Songwriter Within - Professional Artist Coach Linda Dessau unlocks the door to your creativity and shows you how to keep it open always!
Artists -
- Ben Sures
Beyond the Pale
Bill Colgate
Christa Couture
Cris Cuddy
Danny Bakan
Danny Marks
David Newland
Digging Roots
Elza
Evalyn Parry
General Store
Greg Hobbs
Greg Quill
Gregg Lawless
Harrison Kennedy
Heather Dale
James Gordon
Jack de Keyzer
Joe Hall
Jory Nash
Josh White Jr.
Keith Thompson
Kim Beggs
Laura Fernandez
Linda M
Linda Saslove
Mad Violet
Manitoba Hal
Marg Stowe
Marie-Lynn Hammond
Mark Sepic
Mark Weinstock
Mary Anne Epp
Michael Pickett
Michelle Rasky
Mikel Miller
Miranda Stone
Nathan Caswell
Nik Beat
Noah Zacharin
Nonie Crete
Norm Hacking
Pat Kelly
Ray Materick
Rocketbob
Rodney Brown
Roger Ellis
Ron Nigrini
Roses In The Snow
Russell Leon Band
Ryan Schneider
Shawn Sage
Sebastian Agnello
Smith, Funk & Strauss
Suzie Vinnick
Terry Tufts
Vicki Genfan
Welcome Karma
Woody Russell
Venues
Black Swan, Old Nick, Dora Keogh, Allens, Willow Restaurant
Congratulations to the Showcase Winners!
- • Ben Sures, Edmonton
- • Beyond the Pale, Toronto
- • Bob Bennett, California
- • Digging Roots, Ontario
- • Kim Beggs, Yukon
- • Layah Jane, Toronto
- • Rocket Bob, California
- • Smith, Funk & Strauss, B.C.
- • Vicki Genfan, New Jersey
- • Woody Russell, Texas
Benefit Concert for ASIA EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND
Benefit Concert for ASIA EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF FUNDALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE ‘ASIA EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND OF CANADIAN RED CROSS – www.redcross.ca
Thanks to all the great musicians and dedicated fans who help to make this event a great success. All of the funds raised were donated to the Canadian Red Cross for The Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
WHAT: Benefit Concert WHERE: Renaissance Cafe, 1938 Danforth Ave, Toronto. Canada (416 ) 422-1441
Youth Showcase at OCFF Sponsor
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference
October 15 – 17, 2004
Youth Showcase, Guelph Ontario Canada, Sponsored Youth Performer Innis Papagianis.
Peace Songs For A Better World 2004
Peace Songs for a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes of peace. Tracks 1 – 10 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe.
All sales proceeds (100%) are donated to New Songs For Peace , a UNESCO endorsed project.
Peace Songs For A Better World is a rich, international compilation album of English language original songs selected by Artists For A Better World from hundreds of submissions. The superbly crafted and lyrically outstanding gems presented employ a variety of styles, voices and musical talents to focus attention on the need for peace and understanding. With works by eight artists from the U.S., five from across Canada and entries from Norway and Australia, the disc shifts tone and tempo several times, including poignantly soulful ballads, hard-edged polemics, ironic and satirical jabs and lilts and a couple of tour de force romps through toe-tapping de facto anthems, evoking moods dolorous, angry, earnestly hopeful and triumphantly cheerful by turns. The high production values of each track and evenness of the overall sound is unusual in a compilation of such widespread contributors. Delightfully, the songs are each strong enough as compositions that you don’t even have to be a political animal to find this collection of tunes both a provocative inspiration and a musical comfort you’ll happily enjoy time and time again.
Peace Songs for a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes of peace. Tracks 1 – 10 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Tracks 11 – 15 were by invitation of the producer.
Protest Songs For a Better World
© Copyright-Brian Gladstone, Producer Record Label: Brian Gladstone, Producer
Sample / Purchase
ALL PROCEEDS (100% !) from album sales are donated to United Nations Foundation. Their mission is to promote a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world for all.
Protest Songs For a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes for an Improved Earth. Tracks 1 – 12 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Other tracks were by invitation of the producer.
Protest Songs for a Better World is a collection of songs and stories contributed by artists who want to change our world with their words. The history of the world has always been shaped by differences among men. Although everyone wants the same things from life – freedom, compassion, understanding, dignity and some love – too often the path to our fulfillment crosses goals and visions and leads to conflict and tension. No more shall we inflict destruction in the name of holiness. For thousands of years the voices of change have been immortalized in song and verse, and passed down through countless generations. Peaceful protest is the essence of modern change, and we offer Protests Songs For a Better World to the world as and expression of changes for the better from dedicated artists who want to make a difference.
Winterfolk II
Artists -
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Venues -
Silver Dollar Room, Thymeless Bar & Grill, Rancho Relaxo, Freetimes Cafe, Swallow Deli & Lounge
Winterfolk II Theme
- This year is showcasing Local Singer-Songwriters; Guitar Playing Performances; and Sharing Music Information.
- Showcase Performers – About One Third of All Winterfolk Performers have been Selected from Artists who applied for a showcase. We are offering opportunities for emerging artists and new talent as possible! They have be chosen by an evaluation process – there are no geographical or national boundaries. Be sure to catch the showcase winner’s performances at Winterfolk.
- Local Talent – About Two thirds of All Winterfolk performers were selected by the festival and hired to play. Most of the performers call ‘Southern Ontario’ their home, and they hale from such places as Ottawa, Fergus, Guelph, Barrie, Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto, Peterborough, Hamilton, and more !
- Winterfolk II is self supporting – and has not applied for nor received government funding or grants.
- Winterfolk is a member of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals.
Winterfolk II Seminars
For Musicians – by Musicians!
- The Record Label – Why, When, and What For by Bill Garrett (Borealis Records)
- How Artists Should Approach the Media by Greg Quill (Arts Critic, Toronto Star)
- The Long Road From High-School Band to Juno by Jack de Keyzer (Juno Award 2003)
- What it Takes to Succeed in the Music Business by Michael Pickett (Toronto Musician Success Story)
- Basement Demo to Recording Deal and Worldwide Airplay by Brian Gladstone (Musician, WFII Dir.)
- Submitting Successful Showcase Applications by Tony Quarrington (Winterfolk Artistic Advisor)
- Getting Your Album in Major Retail Distribution by Gregg Terrance (Founder Indiepool)
Congratulations to Showcase Winners
- Kyle Lange
- Joel Fafard
- Voxology
- Michael Johnston
- Michael Troy
- David Leask
- im Bizer
- Sam Larkin
- Linda M
- Clear
- Bill Colgateo
- Lisa Sandell
- Peter Katz
- Mike Audet
Winterfolk I
Where it all Started.
Brian Gladstone, Ron Nigrini, Tom Rush and Ian Tamblyn kickoff the inaugral Winterfolk !
<< A Young Serena Ryder at Winterfolk I
Winterfolk I Photo Gallery
Winterfolk I Artists
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Showcase Winners
- Brian MacMillan
- David Gillis
- Linda M
- Lorie Cullen
- Norman Liota
- Tannis Slimmon
