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Hard Rock + Metal Bands in Toronto – Check Out Tune Up

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Hard Rock + Metal Bands in Toronto – Check Out Tune Up

Tune Up Toronto is a MusicOntario workshop series designed to cater to the needs of local music communities by genre, for artists and emerging music professionals alike.

Heavy music has been on the radars of millions of musicians and fans alike for decades, and despite its massive international commercial reach, this cluster of diverse genres doesn’t always get its proper slice of resources and representation.

This session will provide you with an informative panel by industry pros, an opportunity to network with engaged players in the hard rock/metal scenes, live music and snacks/refreshments to keep you going!
PANELISTS

SCHEDULE
2:00-3:30pm: Moderated panel and Q&A discussion with industry experts
3:30-5:00pm: Networking mixer (snacks and refreshments provided)
BREAK
7:00-9:00pm: Showcases (click here to apply for a slot!)

Drowning Pool Announce Tour Dates Supporting “Hellelujah”

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Drowning Pool Announce Tour Dates Supporting “Hellelujah”
DROWNING POOL have announced a string of headlining tour dates serving as the first wave of support for their forthcoming LP. Audiotopsy and Violent New Breed will serve as support. “We’re beyond excited to finally get out on the road in support of our new LP,” says guitarist CJ Pierce. “We know Drowning Pool fans are eager to hear new music live, they’ll definitely get that and more at these live shows!” 

The band recently debuted a third new song titled “Hell To Pay,” exclusively via Revolver Magazine. “It’s about the futility of regret,” says vocalist Jasen Moreno. “It’s about the danger in second guessing yourself. It’s about battling depression. It’s about closure.”

The band released their hit single “By The Blood” last month and it continues to rise up the Active Rock Radio chart as well as SiriusXM’s Octane channel. A lyric video can be seen below.

Drowning Pool will release Hellelujah on February 5, 2016 via Entertainment One Music (eOne).

The band tapped renowned artist Brian Mercer (CHRIS CORNELL, LAMB OF GOD, HIGH ON FIRE) to design the cover art. Hellelujah will be the follow up to Resilience, released in 2013. This time the band worked with producer Jason Suecof (AUGUST BURNS RED, DEICIDE, DEATH ANGEL) at the helm.
DROWNING POOL will also be performing at the 2016 NAIRMA AWARDS taking place January 22nd at The Yost Theater in Anaheim, CA. The award show is just one of many events surrounding the annual NAMM Convention. Click here for tickets and more info.
Drowning Pool have beaten the darkness and now they celebrate life on life’s terms. The core trio of C.J. Pierce (guitar), Stevie Benton (bass) and Mike Luce (drums) mine hardship, struggle and disappointment to emerge victorious each time, crafting empowering hard rock anthems. Drowning Pool songs conjure emotions that deeply connect with those who persevere against the odds and sacrifice to survive, and their music transcends boundaries of race, class and lifestyle as well, resonating with people from all walks of life who look to music to get them through life’s challenges.

Jasen Moreno’s powerful vocals enabled him to quickly master Drowning Pool’s dense catalog when he became the band’s frontman in 2012. From his reverent delivery of the late Dave Williams mosh-pit ready lyrics in the ubiquitous signature hit “Bodies” to his powerful take on Top 5 Active Rock hits like “Step Up” from Desensitized (2004), “37 Stitches” from Full Circle (2007), and “Feel Like I Do” (Drowning Pool, 2010).

2/11/2016 – The Rusty Spur – Ft Wayne, IN
2/12/2016 – Diesel Concert Lounge – Chesterfield, MI
2/14/2016 – Q & Z Expo Center – Ringle, WI
2/18/2016 – Buffalo Rose – Golden, CO
2/19/2016 – The Royal – Salt Lake City, UT
2/20/2016 – Hitt Event Center – Idaho Falls, ID
2/22/2016 – Lost on Main – Chico, CA
2/24/2016 – Club Red – Mesa, AZ
2/25/2016 – Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
2/26/2016 – Fitzgerald’s – San Antonio, TX
3/3/2016 – Lava Cantina – Baton Rouge, LA
3/5/2016 – The Warehouse – Clarksville, TN
3/10/2016 – Main Street Station – Daytona Beach, FL
3/13/2016 – Speaking Rock – Socorro, TX

David Bowie on the first time he got stoned

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David Bowie on the first time he got stoned

The first time I got stoned on grass was with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin many, many years ago, when he was still a bass player on Herman’s Hermits records. We’d been talking to Ramblin’ Jack Elliott somewhere and Jonesy said to me, “Come over and I’ll turn you on to grass.” I thought about it and said, “Sure, I’ll give it a whirl.”

We went over to his flat–he had a huge room, with nothing in it except this huge vast Hammond organ, right next door to the police department. I had done cocaine before but never grass. I don’t know why it should have happened in that order, probably because I knew a couple of merchant seamen who used to bring it back from the docks. I had been doing it with them. And they loathed grass.

So I watched in wonder while Jonesy rolled these three fat joints. And we got stoned on all of them. I became incredibly high and it turned into an in-fucking-credible hunger. I ate two loaves of bread. Then the telephone rang. Jonesy said, “Go and answer that for me, will you?” So I went downstairs to answer the phone and kept on walking right out into the street. I never went back. I just got intensely fascinated with the cracks in the pavement.

– David Bowie, 1976

That Scene In Almost Famous With David Bowie On The Cover Of Circus Magazine

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James Corden’s Popular “Carpool Karaoke” Series With Adele Is Coming Tonight

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James Corden’s Popular “Carpool Karaoke” Series With Adele Is Coming Tonight

James Corden has released a teaser of an upcoming segment of his popular “Carpool Karaoke” series — featuring none other than Adele. The full segment airs on Corden’s CBS show Wednesday night.

MusiCounts Announces Benefit Concert in Toronto

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MusiCounts Announces Benefit Concert in Toronto
In working in the music industry for over 20 years, I can’t tell you how many artists I’ve met who were consumed by music as children, or during their teenage years. They could have only dream of playing music in a band. It helps if you have access to an instrument, but sometimes it’s an emotional fact that some schools and community groups don’t have money to buy them. In Canada, we’re all lucky to have MusiCounts, the music education charity associated with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) is helping to keep music alive across Canada. MusiCounts’ mission is to ensure that children in Canada, regardless of socio-economic circumstances or cultural background, have access to music programs through their schools and communities. This is achieved through the Band Aid Program, the TD Community Music Program, the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, Scholarships and other music education initiatives. Since MusiCounts’ establishment in 1997, nearly $8,000,000 will have been awarded to help support music education in Canada. These funds have benefited over 700 schools and communities from coast to coast, supported over 330 post-secondary music program graduates and honoured 10 extraordinary music teachers through the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award.
On January 28, Canada’s music and education charity MusiCounts will provide Toronto with a funk, rock and pop spectacular at The Phoenix Concert Theatre. Sponsored by TD, the benefit concert will feature performances by God Made Me Funky, Bucket List, Joey Landreth of The Bros. Landreth, Simone Denny, Lee Aaron and indie pop outfit The Elwins. All proceeds raised will help fund various MusiCounts programs such as MusiCounts Band Aid Grants, a musical instrument grant program, and the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award which recognizes music teachers with outstanding dedication to inspiring and nurturing the musical growth of Canadian youth.
Tickets are available for purchase at Ticket Break.  Buy a ticket. Go to the event. Buy a few tickets for friends and family, or get in touch with MusiCounts to show you believe in the power of music.

Eastlink East Coast Music Week 2016 – Just Announced: Hey Rosetta!, Natalie MacMaster, Jenn Grant, Fortunate Ones

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Eastlink East Coast Music Week 2016 – Just Announced: Hey Rosetta!, Natalie MacMaster, Jenn Grant, Fortunate Ones

From April 13-17, 2016, Sydney, Cape Breton will come alive with Atlantic Canada’s biggest celebration of music. Eastlink East Coast Music Week (ECMW) is an event like no other, get on the list as Cape Breton Island rocks out with thousands of cheering fans, musicians and industry reps!

A wristband or pass is the best – and most affordable – way to experience ECMW in Sydney. With over 250 musicians playing at over 50 events in five days, wristbands and passes allow you to hop from venue to venue to take in as much live music as possible. Experience showcases from your favourite East Coast musicians, and discover new artists to love.

VIP PASS – $350 – BUY HERE

Front of the line access to all ECMW 2016 stages
International conference workshops, keynotes and showcases
Admission to the ECMA Songwriters’ Circle
Admission to the Industry Awards
Admission to the Gala Awards show

*All events subject to capacity

FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE PASS – $175 – BUY HERE

Priority access to all ECMW 2016 official and partner stages (subject to capacity)
Admission to the ECMA Songwriters’ Circle
International conference workshops, keynotes and showcases (subject to capacity; some events require advance registration)

*Does NOT include Awards Gala tickets

WRISTBAND – $80 – BUY HERE

Access to all ECMW 2016 stages at bars and clubs, and evening stages at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre (subject to capacity)

*Does NOT include ECMA Songwriters Circle or Awards Gala tickets

AWARDS GALA – $40 – BUY HERE

The East Coast Music Awards Gala celebrates the top talent in Atlantic Canada, hosted by legendary Cape Breton performers Ashley MacIsaac and Heather Rankin!

Put on your finest, have your photos taken and mix with the who’s who of the music industry, with performances from the best and brightest musicians.

The Awards Gala takes place Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Centre 200 in Sydney, NS.

*ECMA Members: Take advantage of this 10% ECMA discount when booking with Holiday Inn Sydney during ECMW April 13-17, 2016. There are a limited number of rooms available at this discounted rate and they are first-come-first-served, so make sure to book early to take advantage of this great offer before it’s too late! Click here to book your stay. Use the 3-letter “EMA” code to activate the discount.

Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid Creates Awesome Remix of David Bowie’s Song “Let’s Dance”

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Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid Creates Awesome Remix of David Bowie’s Song “Let’s Dance”

The always great Canadian DJ and producer Skratch Bastid created an awesome remix of David Bowie‘s hit song “Let’s Dance” as a brilliant tribute to the music legend.

Late night in the studio… took a break from working on a new mix to check my feeds… only to find it flooded with news that the legendary David Bowie has passed. Lots can be said & written to eulogize prolific artists like him, but I think the most appropriate way for a DJ to celebrate my favourite artists is by sharing their music. So how about a little routine?

David Bowie Dies After 18-Month Battle With Cancer

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David Bowie Dies After 18-Month Battle With Cancer

David Bowie has died at the age of 69, 18 months after being diagnosed with cancer.

The singer’s death was confirmed in a post via his Facebook page this morning: “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.”

Bowie’s son, Duncan Jones, also confirmed the news via a Tweet, writing: “Very sorry and sad to say it’s true. I’ll be offline for a while.” Bowie released his latest album, Black Star, just last week on his 69th birthday.

Except for Paul McCartney, there might not be another musician as influential as Bowie. Even if you never got into his music, your favourite artist certainly has.

Rest in peace.

Charlie Rose Joins The Stars And Creators Of “Billions”

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A conversation about “Billions,” a new drama about hedge fund billionaires. Charlie Rose is joined by stars Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti and creators Brian Koppelman and Andrew Ross Sorkin.

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