Andy Rehfeldt created “A Flock of Metal”, a brilliant mashup of the A Flock of Seagulls 1982 song “I Ran (So Far Away)” with his own heavy metal guitar riff, making the original classic song even more explosive.
Meet Piano Pat and the Sip ‘n Dip Mermaids
Piano Pat has been a staple live piano bar entertainer at the Sip ‘n Dip Lounge in Great Falls, Montana, for over 50 years. At the sprightly age of 84, Pat still entertains guests with piano renditions of Johnny Cash and Elvis songs as mermaids twirl gracefully behind the bar. Mermaids? That’s right, we said MERMAIDS. Watch the full video to learn more.
When And Where To Watch And Listen To The 2019 Juno Awards And Music Day On CBC
Canada’s public broadcaster will celebrate the second annual MUSIC DAY ON CBC on Sunday, March 17 with a lineup of special music programming starting at 3 p.m. ET on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service and at 6 a.m. on CBC Music. CBC Radio One will also carry select music programming throughout the day. The JUNO Awards will be live in all time zones across Canada from London, ON, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Gem streaming service in Canada and globally on cbcmusic.ca/junos.
For a schedule of when and where to watch and listen to the 2019 JUNO Awards in each time zone, please visit: cbcmusic.ca/junos.
New to MUSIC DAY ON CBC this year are two one-hour television specials, LONDON CALLING and CBC MUSIC PRESENTS: HEADLINES. LONDON CALLING airs on CBC at 5 p.m. ET and is available to stream now on CBC Gem, diving into the stories of the musicians with a connection to the 2019 JUNO Host City – London, Ontario. Hosted by Amanda Parris, LONDON CALLING will feature the likes of Guy Lombardo, producer Jack Richardson, Shad, The Band, Justin Bieber, and more. CBC MUSIC PRESENTS: HEADLINES is an essential refresher of the biggest, best and weirdest music headlines since last year’s JUNO Awards, airing at 6 p.m. ET on CBC and is available to stream now on CBC Gem.
MUSIC DAY ON CBC is part of CBC Music’s extensive JUNO 365 programming, which shines a spotlight on homegrown music from all genres throughout the entire year. The full radio and television schedule for MUSIC DAY ON CBC can be found at cbcmusic.ca/junos.
Available to stream on cbcmusic.ca/junos, CBC Gem, and CBC Music’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages, CBC Music will also be live before and after the award show from the JUNO AWARDS RED CARPET and CBC MUSIC PRESENTS PLAYLIST LIVE event. On Sunday, March 17 at 7 p.m. ET, tune into the live stream, hosted by Raina Douris, to see JUNO nominees, presenters and performers walk the red carpet ahead of the awards. Following the awards, fans can stream the legendary CBC MUSIC PRESENTS PLAYLIST LIVE event starting at 10:30 p.m. ET, where a lineup of nominees will take the stage to close out JUNO Week at London Music Hall.
The JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by SOCAN will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 and will be hosted by Ben Kowalewicz, lead singer of the seven-time JUNO Award-winning band Billy Talent, and co-hosted by CBC Music’s Julie Nesrallah. The event will feature the presentation of 36 JUNO Awards and will be live streamed starting at 6 p.m. ET at cbcmusic.ca/junos, on CBC Gem and CBC Music’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.
CBC will keep the focus on Canadian music throughout JUNO Week, leading up to March 17, with special events in London in partnership with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) including qLIVE at the JUNOS with Tom Power on Thursday, March 14, JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports on Friday, March 15, and JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music in different venues across London on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. On Saturday, March 16, Junior JUNOS Presented with CBC Kids will be at Wolf Performance Halll at 10 a.m. and JUNO Fan Fare Powered by Live Nation Canada and CBC Music will be at CF Masonville Place at 12 p.m.. On Sunday, JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN in Association with Canadian Music Publishers’ Association hosted by Alan Doyle and Tom Power will be live on CBC Radio One and CBC Music at 12 p.m. ET, and the event will stream live at cbcmusic.ca/junos. The 48th annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week 2019 kicked off this week in London, ON and runs through March 17, 2019.
JUNO TV is set to provide an all access pass to viewers with two exclusive live streams at junoawards.ca/live on Sunday, March 17, starting at 5 p.m. ET as Lana Gay from Indie88 hosts the JUNO TV Red Carpet show. The exclusive access will continue backstage when Lana Gay hosts the JUNO TV Live Backstage show starting at 8 p.m. ET. The JUNO TV promo video is available here and fans can send their questions via social media in advance using #JUNOTVLive.
This year for the first time, JUNO TV is producing a Content Studio on Saturday and Sunday night for JUNO 365 content, as well they are working with acclaimed photographer and 2019 JUNO Awards nominee Matt Barnes in an exclusive backstage Portrait Studio. Stay tuned to The JUNO Awards social media channels for exciting content premiering throughout the year. The JUNO TV live streams, Matt Barnes Photography Portrait Studio and Content Studio are funded through the support of Ontario Creates.
Play for the Planet: Bullfrog Power, CARAS and musicians take action on climate change
Bullfrog Power, a Spark Power company, and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) are partnering to bullfrogpower 2019 JUNO Week with clean, renewable energy. This year’s JUNO Week will be held from March 11 to 17, 2019 in London, ON.
Bullfrog Power is also partnering with Canadian musicians to help them take environmental action and reduce the carbon footprint of their Canadian tours. This year, East Coast musician Tara MacLean is bullfrogpowering her 2019 tour with green electricity.
Generating electricity from a blend of wind and low-impact hydropower; Bullfrog Power will provide the JUNOS with 290MWH of green power [fed] into the grid to match the amount of conventional electricity used—enough clean power to run more than 1,270 Canadian homes for one week.
The emissions reductions achieved by CARAS choosing green power is the equivalent of taking 530 cars off the road for one week! These positive impacts are why CARAS chooses Bullfrog Power for the JUNOS year-after-year. In addition, whenever possible, CARAS reduces resource consumption, manages waste and opts for socially and environmentally responsible goods and services.
Over the past decade, Bullfrog Power has been proud to partner with major Canadian musicians including: Anne Murray, Billy Talent, Blue Rodeo, Dave Carroll, Dave Gunning, k-os, Sam Roberts Band, The Sheepdogs, and The Tragically Hip have who have demonstrated their support for green energy by bullfrogpowering their homes, tours, concerts or companies. Through their partnerships with Bullfrog Power, these Canadian icons support renewable energy, reduce their carbon emission footprints, and help inspire action to reduce climate change.
2019 Juno Awards pay tribute to Johnny Cash’s longtime manager, Canadian Saul Holiff
The 2019 Juno Awards, which will be broadcast live from London, Ontario, will pay tribute to the late Saul Holiff, a London native.
The CBC will air “London Calling,” a profile of famous Londoners in music, on Sunday, March 17, at 5:00 PM EST. The Junos follow the news at 8:00 PM EST.
Saul Holiff hired June Carter and put her with Johnny Cash. Johnny proposed to June in London. Holiff, who was among the first to bring live Rock ’n Roll to Canada, started booking Cash in 1958. He was Cash’s personal manager from 1961 to 1973.
The program will feature audio, video, and photos from the Saul Holiff Archive at the University of Victoria Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives. Holiff was awarded “the first Juno award” for “Canadian Music Industry Man of the Year“ in 1970.
Interest in the Canadian behind the Man in Black has grown over time. In addition to a documentary and a recent book about Holiff, several films and television projects have recently licensed material from the archive, including: ReMastered: Tricky Dick and The Man In Black on Netflix, The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash directed by Thom Zimny, and Johnny Cash: American Rebel, seen on CMT.
Tickets now on sale for CBC Music Presents Playlist Live 2019
Since its inception in 2015, CBC Music Presents Playlist Live is known within the music industry as the ultimate show to attend after the JUNO Awards. Best known for showcasing a hybrid of incredible Canadian music talent under one roof, each CBC Music Presents Playlist Live show is a one time experience with walk-on performances and epic collaborations featuring legendary Canadian music icons alongside today’s leading talent.
Traditionally, a VIP, invitation-only event, a limited run of general admission tickets for this year’s show are available for the first time. The event takes place immediately following the JUNO Awards on Sunday, March 17th at the London Music Hall (185 Queens Avenue, London, ON). Doors open at 9:00 PM and the show begins at 10:30 PM. Limited tickets are available through Ticketmaster starting on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 AM for $40.00 (CAD).
Previous CBC Music Presents Playlist Live events have featured over 100 songs from Canada’s Playbook performed by artists such as Brett Kissel, Michee Me, William Prince, Jim Cuddy, Scott Helman, Carole Pope, Chad Brownlee, Megan Patrick, Nuella Charles, Swollen Members, Nick Gilder, Max Kerman, Ben Kowalewicz, Cadence Weapon, Tasha the Amazon, Gord Bamford and Steven Page.
On Sunday, March 17th, 24 artists will take the stage for a live, 2-hour mini music festival lineup celebrating the best in Canadian Music. More details on the show’s performers will be announced prior to the event.
This year’s Playlist theme features songs that were written or performed by Canadian women, inviting each artist to perform one original and one cover song from the theme list.
Presented by CBC Music, the show will stream live at CBCMusic.ca/junos, the free CBC Gem streaming service, and CBC Music’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages. Together, ent! and CBC Music have set the standards for a truly Canadian show ensuring talent showcased includes 50% gender parity and 30% diversity – guaranteeing an inclusive and distinct program.
Arkells, Bahamas among final list of performers and presenters announced for The 2019 JUNO Awards
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and CBC today announced the final list of performers and presenters to appear on The 2019 JUNO Awards Broadcast, hosted by Sarah McLachlan. The 2019 JUNO Awards will be live from Budweiser Gardens in London, ON on Sunday, March 17 at 8 PM ETand broadcast live on CBC, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, the free CBC Gem streaming service, and globally at cbcmusic.ca/junos.
Critically acclaimed rock ‘n’ roll band, four-time JUNO Award winners and four-time 2019 nominees Arkells; gifted guitarist and melodist, two-time JUNO Award winner Bahamas; popular hip-hop recording artist and three-time 2019 JUNO Award nominee NAV and host of the evening, 12-time JUNO Award winner and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Sarah McLachlan (alongside JUNO Award winners Whitehorse) will all grace the stage for Canada’s most exciting night in music. These talented artists will join previously confirmed performers bülow, Cœur de Pirate and Loud, Corey Hart, Jeremy Dutcher with Blake Pouliot, Loud Luxury and The Reklaws.
The 2019 JUNO Award presenters include: Amanda Parris, host of CBC Arts: Exhibitionists, The Filmmakers, From the Vaults and Marvin’s Room on CBC Music, three-time 2019 JUNO Award nominee Hubert Lenoir, Canada’s Godfather of hip-hop Maestro Fresh Wes, political satirist and author Rick Mercer, award-winning Toronto Star journalist, author and the 2018 CBC Massey Lecturer, Tanya Talaga, and in a special MusiCounts segment host Sarah McLachlan will present alongside Meriel Reed, a young artist and member of MusiCounts recipient organization London Girls Rock Camp.
Sarah McLachlan, will also induct legendary singer-songwriter Corey Hart into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Additional award presenters for the evening feature some of the most notable names in Canada:, 2019 Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada recipient and Canadian icon David Foster, singer-songwriter, broadcaster, composer, activist and 2019 JUNO Award nominee Elisapie Isaac, cross-genre sensation and 2018 JUNO Breakthrough Artist of the Year award winner Jessie Reyez, up-and-coming recording artist and 2019 JUNO Award nominee KILLY, Simu Liu of CBC’s award-winning comedy Kim’s Convenience, Olympic Gold winning figure skater Tessa Virtue, and The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.
Wild Child: Michelle Treacy is the Sixth Chosen Artist on Season 2 of CTV’s THE LAUNCH to Release a New, Original Song
As announced tonight on CTV’s THE LAUNCH, pop artist Michelle Treacy from Ottawawas chosen by world-renowned music executive and CEO/Founder of Big Machine Label Group Scott Borchetta, Québec pop icon Marie-Mai, celebrity mentor Bebe Rexha, and producer Nile Rodgers to launch the new original single “Emotional.” The sixth single from the smash-hit music series was released to radio stations across the country immediately following tonight’s broadcast. The song is also available now on music services everywhere. Encore presentations of THE LAUNCH air Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and Sundays at 11 a.m. ET on Much (visit CTV.ca and Much.com to confirm local listings) and is streaming now on the CTV app.
“I just got launched and I have a song with Nile Rodgers! I feel like I’ve grown so much in this process, which is surreal because it’s all happening so fast,” said Michelle Treacy.
Following the audition process with emerging artists Adrian Chalifour, Del Hartley, Sarah Carmosino, WILL, and Michelle Treacy – the mentors chose WILL and Michelle Treacy as the two artists to record and perform their own versions of “Emotional” in front of a live studio audience.
HideSeek is Today’s Real Life Recess for Adults
Inspired by childhood nostalgia, HideSeek, located at 1305 Dundas Street West, Toronto, is an immersive pop-up experience making its way to downtown Toronto this spring. Scheduled to open on Saturday, March 30, 2019 for two months, HideSeek transforms 7,000 square feet into a multi-sensory adventure that fulfills the universal dream of adulthood: to feel like a kid again.
HideSeek invites guests of all ages to rediscover the carefree spirit of childhood play, as they explore 45 minutes of quintessential whimsy and imagination. Occupying vacant retail space in Toronto’s Dundas West neighbourhood, the pop-up is produced by a team of local designers, artists and dreamers who have curated each interaction to be reminiscent of playful childhood activities.
“As we age, we naturally take on more responsibility and stressors. But who’s to say we can’t relive the sense of freedom and curiosity we felt throughout childhood,” explains Lee Davis, founder of HideSeek. According to Davis, HideSeek aims to elicit the timeless sensation of nostalgia through the use of all five senses. “We’ve created a space encouraging society to press pause in their day and experience the playful activities and sensations we not only felt, but celebrated as children.”
HideSeek is comprised of 12 multi-dimensional rooms, each made up of installations that will captivate guests on their self-guided tour. Guests will enter a world of lingering bliss as they wander through a glow-in-the-dark galaxy filled with 10,000 stars, and get cozy in a larger-than-life-size pillow fort to relive the comfort of youth. Every corner of HideSeek is guaranteed to excite in person and impress in photos, with rooms bursting with bubbles and ceiling-to-floor slinkies that have a life of their own.
“In today’s digital age, it’s easy to lose sight of how much active play contributed to our lives as children,” expresses Emanuel Katsnelson, COO of HideSeek. “HideSeek provides our experience-driven economy with the opportunity to change the way we’re entertained—it’s the ultimate sensory experience.”
Tickets to HideSeek are $25 plus taxes and fees, and are available for pre-sale purchase by American Express® Cardmembers starting Monday, March 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
General admission tickets go on sale Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. via www.gohideseek.com/tickets
Full 2019 Boots And Hearts Line-up Announced: Chase Rice, Michael Ray, Tim Hicks, Carly Pearce, Mitchell Tenpenny, LANCO & More Will Join Headliners Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Cole Swindell
Today, Republic Live announced the full line-up for the 2019 edition of Boots & Hearts Music Festival – Chase Rice, Michael Ray, Tim Hicks, Carly Pearce, Mitchell Tenpenny, LANCO, Ashley McBryde, Morgan Wallen and more will join previously announced headliners Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell, Kane Brown and Kip Moore. Following in the boot stomping footsteps of seven phenomenal festivals, 2019 will certainly not fail to disappoint.
This is the 8th year for Boots and Hearts, Canada’s largest country music festival, held at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte from August 8-11, 2019. Following a very successful 2018 festival and incredible feedback from fans and artists, Boots and Hearts Music Festival was recently announced as the only Canadian nominee for the Academy of Country Music Festival of the Year award.
This year, festival attendees will have the opportunity to see more than 35 artists and welcome back fan-favourite attractions including the beloved LED ferris wheel, carnival games, beach volleyball court and Instagram-worthy photo installations. This year, Boots and Hearts has also introduced Reserved RV Camping and Reserved Tent Camping, offering 400 square feet of additional space per tent campsite, to accommodate larger groups looking to camp together during the four-day event.
Tickets for the 2019 festival and RV/tent camping are now on-sale. For more information about artists, tickets, camping, and accommodations visit www.bootsandhearts.com.
The Boots and Hearts 2019 line-up includes:
Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell, Kane Brown, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, Michael Ray, Tim Hicks, Carly Pearce, Mitchell Tenpenny, LANCO, The Cadillac Three, Morgan Wallen, Dylan Scott, Ashley McBryde, Ryan Hurd, RaeLynn, Tyler Rich, Runaway June, Danielle Bradbery, Brandon Lay, The Wild Feathers, Jameson Rodgers, HARDY, Shawn Austin, Levi Hummon, Filmore, Drew Baldridge, MacKenzie Porter, Jake Rose, Eric Ethridge, The Abrams, Tenille Arts, Kris Barclay, Owen Barney and more.