All photos taken by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
Photos – Bush and The Kickback at Rebel in Toronto
Joe Strummer’s Isolated Vocals For The Clash’s “Rock The Casbah”
The Clash’s Rock the Casbah was released in 1982, the third single from their fifth album, Combat Rock. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US (their second and last top 40 and only top 10 single in the United States) and, along with the track Mustapha Dance, it also reached number eight on the dance chart.
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There’s Now An App That Helps You Create A Performance Of John Cage’s 4′ 33″
4’33” was John Cage’s most famous and disruptive composition, and now it can be performed by you! Cage’s work, which teaches us that there’s no such thing as ‘silence’ (and that there’s joy to be found in paying close attention to the sounds around), is available in this official release with an app from the John Cage Trust and Cage’s long-time publisher, C.F. Peters.
Users are able to capture a three-movement ‘performance’ of the ambient sounds in their environment, and then upload and share that performance with the world. They’re also able to listen to the performances of others, and to explore a worldwide map of ever-growing performance locations.
As a bonus, the 4’33” app features a recording of the ambient sounds at play in John Cage’s last New York apartment, which he found a source of constant surprise, inspiration, and delight.
RBC and Live Nation Canada Announce Partnership to Enhance Live Music Experiences for Canadians
From small shows to stadiums to summer festivals, live music brings us all together. Even if our playlists or must-see concerts are different, a passion for exciting musical experiences unites fans across the country. Today, RBC has joined forces with Live Nation Canada, the largest live entertainment promoter in the country, to elevate experiences and surprise fans from coast to coast.
“Music is a universal language that connects people of all ages and interests,” said Mary DePaoli, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer, RBC. “We are proud to partner with Live Nation to bring people together and enhance their live music events by delivering unique experiences before, during and after a fan sees their favourite artist.”
As festival and concert season kicks off, this multi-year partnership will bring on-site enhancements to major concert venues and festivals across Canada, beginning with RBC Echo Beach in Toronto. Fans will have access to a number of perks that could include:
- Concert essentials such as beach towels, t-shirts, sunglasses, and mobile charging stations;
- Curated artist and behind-the-scenes content;
- Contesting for chances to win VIP prizes and experiences;
- Music Concierge desks at festivals to give fans information so they never miss an essential performance.
With over 1,500 concerts every year from coast to coast with your favourite artists, RBC and Live Nation Canada will be where music fans are. From major stadiums, local clubs and festival grounds across the country, RBC clients will be offered unique access to tickets, offers and other special experiences.
“We are thrilled to partner with such an iconic Canadian brand like RBC,” said John May, President, Media and Corporate Partnerships, Live Nation Canada. “Live music is an experience like no other and we are excited to work with RBC to help bring these experiences to more Canadians.”
Rock ‘n’ Radio: When DJs and Rock Music Ruled the Airwaves
Ian Howarth is a former high school teacher who now works as a freelance journalist, and now has written his first book, Rock ‘n’ Radio: When DJs and Rock Music Ruled the Airwaves.
Rock ‘n’ Radio illustrates that Montreal was at the epicentre of the rock radio revolution in Canada, eventually attracting talented DJs from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Their personal stories and the inevitable collision with the power of alternative FM rock radio in the late 60s take the reader through some of the best rock music recorded and the social changes that percolated in the background.
The period 1926 to 1949 can be considered the Golden Age of radio when it was the hearth of the North American family. Much to everyone’s surprise, it survived the incursion of television to live another Golden Age—the 1960s and 1970s when rock ‘n’ roll music seeped its way onto mainstream radio, pushing aside Perry Como and the Dorsey Brothers for Elvis and The Beatles.
The new golden era of radio spawned what would eventually be called Top 40 AM radio, whose premise was built on the philosophy: play all the hits, then play them again. Pioneer Top 40 DJs like Alan Freed in the U.S., widely recognized as the man who coined the phrase “rock ‘n’ roll,” spawned a new breed of radio personalities—the fast-talking salesman who delivered the goods. Hundreds of radio stations in North American gave up their entire programming day over to rock music. And with that came a legion of young, hungry Top 40 DJs such as Dave Boxer, Ralph Lockwood and Doug Pringle, looking for jobs at stations across Canada.
Chris Cornell’s Covers “Nothing Compares 2 U” At SiriusXM
Chris Cornell sat down for an in-depth interview and acoustic performance in the SiriusXM Studios for an Artist Confidential where he performed a cover of Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U.
Want to Learn How To Play The Synths? Take This Three-Hour Crash Course
An introduction to synthesis by Dean Friedman back in the day. When he’s not twiddling LFO knobs and envelope sliders, Dean’s an indie recording artist with a slew of international chart hits and critically acclaimed albums to his credit. You can see what he’s currently up to on his website http://www.deanfriedman.com and his YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/deanfriedman
Photos: Chris Cornell At Toronto’s Massey Hall From 2015
Our hearts go out to Chris Cornell’s family, friends and fans today as we all mourn the loss together of this talented and electrifying musician. The world has lost another great.
Let’s take a look back to Chris’ performance at Toronto’s Massey Hall on October 9, 2015. All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
Chris Cornell has died at age 52
Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died aged 52. In a statement to the Associated Press, his representative, Brian Bumbery, said Cornell died on Wednesday night in Detroit.
Bumbery called the death “sudden and unexpected” and said his wife and family were shocked. The statement said the family would be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause, and asked for privacy.
In addition to his music, Cornell also became involved in philanthropy and started the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation to support children facing challenges, including homelessness, poverty, abuse and neglect.