Giles Martin produced The Beatles’ LOVE album and Cirque du Soleil show, oversaw production of the concert for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in addition to working with many significant musicians. Bob starts the conversation exposing the elephant in the room which is he’s the son of legendary producer for The Beatles George Martin. Despite the apparent nepotism, Giles exudes humility as he shares what it was like to grow up the son of the ‘Fifth Beatle’ who discouraged Giles’ music career before they ultimately worked together. He tells some supremely entertaining stories and proves he is well equipped to serve SONOS as their Head of Sound Experience.
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Allister MacGillivray’s “Song for the Mira”
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a new partnership with the East Coast Music Association, beginning at this year’s East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference in Halifax. The two organizations will partner each year to induct a new song written by an East Coast artist into the Hall of Fame, celebrating those who have helped shape the unique sound of East Coast music. This year we are pleased to announce the induction of “Song for the Mira” by Allister MacGillivray, that has made the secluded, picturesque Cape Breton community of Marion Bridge and its Mira River famous the world over.
The induction award will be presented to MacGillivray during the East Coast Music & Industry Awards on Sunday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Nova Scotia Ballroom of the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. It will also be performed by legendary Cape Breton artist Heather Rankin.
Allister MacGillivray is a Cape Breton Islander (born in Glace Bay), and is a graduate of both Xavier College and St. F.X. University. A songwriter, guitarist, folklorist, author, and record producer, he has served as music director for Celtic television programs out of St. John’s and Halifax. As an accompanist, he has toured internationally with noted traditional musicians such as Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy, John Allan Cameron, and Ryan’s Fancy, and also worked for a short time with Canadian songwriter Gene MacLellan.
MacGillivray’s peaceful Celtic ballad “Song For the Mira” was recognized by Billboard magazine as a folk classic, and is a favourite song with roots musicians and choirs in Atlantic Canada and far beyond having been translated into Scots Gaelic, Italian, Japanese and several other languages.
“We’re very excited to partner with the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, especially during our 30th Anniversary event. As we celebrate the best of today’s East Coast artists, it’s also appropriate to look back and recognize accomplished songwriters in our region’s history,” says ECMA Executive Director Andy McLean. “Allister MacGillivray’s ‘Song for the Mira’ is a beautiful composition that embodies our East Coast culture, and we’re very proud to be a part of its induction into the Hall of Fame.”
“The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame is partnering this year with our country’s most vibrant music festivals and events to honour the musical heritage of those regions,” says CSHF Executive Director Vanessa Thomas. “We’re thrilled to induct Allister MacGillivray’s iconic ‘Song for the Mira’ into the Hall of Fame, and to be there to celebrate with him, and our partners at the ECMAs, in the province that inspired him.”
Known also by the title “Out On the Mira,” the song has been performed or recorded especially by Nova Scotians such as Denny Doherty, The Men of the Deeps, and Symphony Nova Scotia; by other Canadian acts, such as Amy Cervini, John McDermott, The Elmer Iseler Singers, and The Canadian Tenors; and by Irish singers Foster & Allen, Mary O’Hara, Daniel O’Donnell, and Celtic Thunder. The song was popularized outside of Canada by Nova Scotian icon Anne Murray, who recorded the song on her gold-selling 1982 album Hottest Night of the Year. With Murray’s support, the tune reached international stardom.
Bif Naked, Big Wreck, April Wine, Kim Mitchell To Perform at CosmoFest in Richmond Hill, Ontario
In celebration of Cosmo Music’s 50th Anniversary, CosmoFEST 2018 is back for a fourth year. The festival will run at the Cosmo Music property on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Parking and admission to the event are free.
Main stage acts are returning favourite, BIG WRECK, Canadian icons APRIL WINE and KIM MITCHELL, as well as BIF NAKED, and guitar virtuoso, RICHIE KOTZEN. Appearing in the Cosmopolitan Music Hall for performance clinics are TOSIN ABASI, DOUG ALDRICH, BENNY GREB, RICHIE KOTZEN, GEORGE LYNCH, and JORDAN RUDESS. These intimate sessions are ticketed – only $15 per clinic. Artist “Meet n’ Greets” will be happening throughout the day, with more artists and special guest appearances inside the EXPO tent.
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New to the festival this year is the addition of RFID wristbands to allow visitors to enter contests quickly and accurately and provide a much more seamless experience throughout the festival day. Though visitors can register when they arrive on-site, it’s best to register ahead of time. Not only does registering in advance help visitors accelerate through the line-up, but it also enters users into the $10,000 Cosmo Music gift card RSVP draws. Visitors can win one of 156 gift cards totalling to $10,000.
The EXPO Tent is larger this year, featuring 120+ brands with fantastic grand prizes, swag giveaways, and the opportunity to speak directly to the experts of their favourite brands. Visitors can enjoy the return of the popular Kidz Zone, Food Trucks, and Beer Garden.
CosmoFEST starts at 9:00 am, though it’s best to arrive early to take advantage of the “Door Crasher” deals and an opening line-up gift card giveaway totalling to another $10,000. Retail store shoppers can save up to 50% on top of any great deals they get in store throughout the day. For all details and announcements, visit CosmoFEST.ca.
Reggie Watts Joins Rhett and Link To Play ‘Which Musician Am I?’
Reggie Watts, Rhett and Link go head to head in a game of musical impersonation that will leave you wondering if Rhett just loves Rihanna or if he wants to be her.
Moby to Sell Synth Collection on Reverb and Donating Proceeds Starting Tomorrow!
Known for albums such as Play and 18, Moby has solidified his place within the electronica genre, having amassed a large fan base with his ethereal electronica. Last month, he released a his fifteenth studio album Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt. Today, we here at Reverb are excited to announce the launch of the Official Moby Reverb Shop on Thursday, April 26, which will feature over 100 pieces of his personal recording and touring equipment.
“This is the equipment I’ve used to make all my records,” Moby told Reverb. “I have so much equipment, and almost all of it has profound sentimental value to me, including synthesizers I started using in the ‘80s. But rather than keep it all in storage, I want to sell it for a good cause.”
All of Moby’s proceeds from the shop will benefit the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine—an organization dedicated to dramatically changing the way that doctors treat chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.
Among the items that Moby is parting with is a Roland Jupiter-6 that he calls the “crown jewel” of his synth collection, having used it on “almost every techno record I made, from Go to U.H.F. to Thousand.” Before Moby acquired the Roland, it is fabled to have actually belonged to early techno musician and legendary producer Joey Beltram.
Other synths Moby will be selling include the Yamaha SY22 Vector that Moby used to rework “Laura Palmer’s Theme” from Twin Peaks for his song “Go” (the first single he released under his own name), a Yamaha SY85 he used on “Feeling So Real,” a Roland Juno-106 synth used to create the basslines on song “Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?” and “We Are All Made of Stars,” and a rare and unique Serge Series 79 Modular unit.
You can also pick up a couple of Moby’s go-to stringed instruments, such as a 1980s Ibanez Roadster II that was his primary guitar from ‘84 to ‘98, the Fender Precision bass that appears on every record featuring bass guitar from ‘92 to 2013, or even a Harmony Lap Steel Hawaiian-style slide guitar—the sister guitar to one that Moby bought for renowned filmmaker David Lynch.
A couple of miscellaneous pieces include a Casio CZ-1000—one of Moby’s first keyboards from the mid-’80s—as well as two vintage AEA ribbon mics, three rackmounts Oberheim Matrix 1000 analog synths, a Roland Space Echo RE-100, and a rosewood Moog Minimoog Voyager XL reissue.
Be sure to check out the video above to watch Moby show off and talk about some of the gear he’s parting with, and be sure to drop your email address in the signup box above to be the first notified with the shop goes live.
Decca Records to release recording of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle’s wedding
When Prince Harry marries Ms. Meghan Markle next month, the Royal Wedding Ceremony will be recorded live and released on Decca Records within hours of the service ending. Decca, one of Britain’s most historic record labels, will have the privilege of capturing the entire service.
The official recording of the Wedding Service, to be held at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday May 19, will be available to listen to at home that same day, then released into retail stores around the world from May 25.
Musicians confirmed to perform at the wedding ceremony include British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas, The Choir of St George’s Chapel and Christian gospel group The Kingdom Choir. The Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Warren-Green, will be made up of musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia. State Trumpeters are drawn from all ranks of the Band of the Household Cavalry, and will provide ceremonial support during the Service at St George’s Chapel. The music will be under the direction of James Vivian, Director of Music, St George’s Chapel.
The physical album will include a special collector’s booklet. The recording will also be made available on vinyl.
Decca Records is a part of Universal Music, the world’s leading music company, and has previously recorded and released the Wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011, as well as the Wedding of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 1981, and the Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. This uniquely original new recording will be the next in a historic line to mark major milestones for The Royal Family, and as such it will enter the homes of millions across the whole world.
The album will be produced by one of the world’s finest classical record producers, Anna Barry, who has produced over 500 recordings of distinction for over 25 years, ranging from works by Andrew Lloyd Webber to opera at the Mariinsky Theatre with Valery Gergiev, and many other legendary artists including José Carreras and Zubin Mehta.
The multi-Grammy-nominated producer said of the Royal Wedding recording: “Capturing the words and music of this Royal Wedding is a great responsibility, knowing how much a permanent record of the event will mean to so many people around the world. Our Decca team will deliver a state of the art recording which captures every nuance of this very happy day and it will be a joy to be a part of the celebrations.”
Rebecca Allen, President of Decca Records said: “Decca is hugely proud of its historical connections to The Royal Family and is very much looking forward to recording, and making available within hours, this truly special event. This unique & prestigious occasion will be available to stream across all music platforms globally – a first for a Royal Wedding.”
Dickon Stainer, President & CEO, Global Classics & Jazz said: “This will go down in history as the first time a Royal Wedding can be re-lived within hours through the world’s streaming platforms; every word and every note of music.”
Decca will make a donation per album sold to support the charitable work of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The Royal Foundation is used as the main vehicle for Their Royal Highnesses’ philanthropic activities, including programmes such as Heads Together, Coach Core, and the Endeavour Fund. Ms. Markle will join The Royal Foundation as its fourth Patron following her marriage.
Terry Jacks And Allan Reid To Be Honoured At The Western Canadian Music Awards This October
This October, BreakOut West heads back to Kelowna, BC, for the first time since 2010. Now in its 16th year, the gathering continues to develop, support, and honour the best of Western Canadian music, with its annual conference, festival and the Western Canadian Music Awards. Today, the WCMAs announce the 2018 recipients of the Heritage Award – Vancouver music legend, Terry Jacks – and the Kevin Walters Industry Builder Award – Allan Reid, President & CEO of The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), The JUNO Awards, MusiCounts and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
BreakOut West is an annual gathering to celebrate, develop and support the best of western Canadian music, taking place this year in Kelowna, BC from October 10-14, 2018. Western Canadian artists are developing sustainable careers of national and international scope, and BreakOut West is an integral component of this development. Through the annual conference and festival, industry from around the world and western Canadian artists are given the opportunity to discover, educate, network and grow. The event consists of the BreakOut West Festival; showcasing the talent contained in the “left half” of Canada and delivering Western Canadian Music Awards to honoured nominees, and the Conference itself with educational panels, networking events, and so much more.
In the 1980s Terry became involved in the environmental movement, focusing on pulp mill pollution issues in Canada. His environmental work has earned him several awards including one from the United Nations Association of Canada and the Western Canada Wilderness Committee. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award in 1997 for his work, as well as the Eugene Rogers Environmental Award.
Born in Winnipeg and raised in Vancouver, singer/songwriter/record producer, Terry Jacks, pursued his musical interests after trying his hand as a draftsman. In the mid-1960s, he was a singer and guitarist with The Chessmen in local clubs and on CBC TV’s Music Hop, and was the founder, producer and songwriter of the short-lived, Poppy Family. The Poppy Family had international hits with Which Way You Goin’ Billy, and That’s Where I Went Wrong. The former reached #1 in Canada and #2 in the US on the Billboard charts, won the group four JUNO Awards in 1969 for Best Singler, Best “Middle of the Road” Album, Best Group Performance, and Outstanding Sales, and eventually sold over 3 million copies. Terry also owned Poppy Family productions, the publishing company, Gone Fishin’ Music Ltd, and later, Sunfish Publishing, but preferred to work as a producer. He had the biggest hit of his career with his self-produced single, Seasons in the Sun, released under his own label, Goldfish Records, which Terry established in 1974. The song stayed on the charts for 17 weeks in Canada and 15 in the US, reaching #1 on both the adult contemporary and pop Billboard Chards in the US. The single won JUNO Awards for Best Male Vocalist and Best Contemporary/Pop Single in 1974, as well as Best-Selling Single in 1975, and sold more than 14 million copies worldwide.
The Kevin Walters Industry Builder Award is given to a person who has made a significant impact on the music industry through his or her mentorship, training, and/or leadership. Allan Reid is a passionate supporter of Canadian music. Having been in the industry for over 30 years, he holds an essential voice as the President & CEO of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), The JUNO Awards, MusiCounts and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. In 2016, Allan’s dedication to artist development was the driving force behind the creation and success of the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class. Prior to taking on his role at CARAS in 2014, Allan served as the Executive Director for MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity, from 2012-2014. Allan spent 25 years of his career at major and independent labels in Canada as the head of A&R, and was instrumental in the careers of many of today’s top Canadian artists’ careers, including Jann Arden, Sam Roberts Band, Sarah Harmer, and the Tragically Hip, to name a few.
Jacks and Reid will be presented with their awards at the Industry Awards Brunch during BreakOut West in October. The full list of WCMA nominees will be announced on May 2nd, with member voting opening at that time.
Fleetwood Mac Announce North American Tour
Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning band Fleetwood Mac announced today a North American tour, set to kick off in October and travel through 50+ cities ending in Spring of 2019. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature the newly announced line-up of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Christine McVie along with newcomers Mike Campbell and Neil Finn.
Tickets for the tour will go on-sale to the general public starting on Friday, May 4 at 10am local time. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public beginning Monday, April 30 at 10am through Thursday, May 3 at 10pm. A limited number of LaneOne VIP Packages will also be available, including amazing seats with premium benefits such as transportation, preferred entrance and more.
SiriusXM’s The Fleetwood Mac Channel begins on Tuesday, May 1st at 5:00 pm ET and runs through May, via satellite on channel 30, and through the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at www.siriusxm.com and will feature music, interviews and hosted shows from current and former band members.
“Fleetwood Mac has always been about an amazing collection of songs that are performed with a unique blend of talents. We jammed with Mike and Neil and the chemistry really worked and let the band realize that this is the right combination to go forward with in Fleetwood Mac style. We know we have something new, yet it’s got the unmistakable Mac sound,” said Mick Fleetwood.
“We are thrilled to welcome the musical talents of the caliber of Mike Campbell and Neil Finn into the Mac family. With Mike and Neil, we’ll be performing all the hits that the fans love, plus we’ll be surprising our audiences with some tracks from our historic catalogue of songs,” said the group collectively. “Fleetwood Mac has always been a creative evolution. We look forward to honoring that spirit on this upcoming tour.”
Fleetwood Mac was founded by Peter Green in 1967 and was named after Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. After Peter Green left in 1969, Fleetwood and McVie remained as original members, and the band has since featured a cast of brilliant talents. Most notably, Christine McVie joined the band in 1970, with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joining in 1974. The enduring spirit of Fleetwood Mac stands for an incredible body of great music that has connected with generations of people all over the world for more than 50 years. Fleetwood Mac has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and the GRAMMY-award winning band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
FLEETWOOD MAC 2018-19 TOUR DATES
*All dates, venues and cities below subject to change.
Date City Venue
October 3, 2018 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
October 6, 2018 Chicago, IL United Center
October 10, 2018 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center (on sale May 11)
October 12, 2018 Lincoln, NE Pinnacle Bank Arena
October 14, 2018 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
October 16, 2018 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse
October 18, 2018 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
October 20, 2018 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
October 22, 2018 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
October 26, 2018 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
October 28, 2018 Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center
October 30, 2018 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
November 1, 2018 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
November 3, 2018 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
November 5, 2018 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
November 7, 2018 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
November 10, 2018 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
November 12, 2018 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
November 14, 2018 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
November 17, 2018 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
November 19, 2018 Portland, OR Moda Center
November 21, 2018 San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose
November 23, 2018 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
November 25, 2018 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
November 28, 2018 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena
November 30, 2018 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena
December 3, 2018 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
December 6, 2018 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
December 8, 2018 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena
December 11, 2018 Inglewood, CA The Forum
December 13, 2018 Inglewood, CA The Forum
February 5, 2019 Houston, TX Toyota Center
February 7, 2019 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
February 9, 2019 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
February 13, 2019 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena at The BJCC
February 16, 2019 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center
February 18, 2019 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
February 20, 2019 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center
February 22, 2019 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena
February 24, 2019 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center
February 27, 2019 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
March 3, 2019 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
March 5, 2019 Washington, DC Capital One Arena
March 9, 2019 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall
March 11, 2019 New York, NY Madison Square Garden (on sale May 5)
March 13, 2019 Newark, NJ Prudential Center (on sale May 5)
March 15, 2019 Hartford, CT XL CENTER
March 20, 2019 Albany, NY Times Union Center
March 24, 2019 Baltimore, MD Royal Farms Arena
March 26, 2019 Buffalo, NY KeyBank Center
March 31, 2019 Boston, MA TD Garden
April 5, 2019 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center