In honour of his daughter’s wedding, Nicole Cortez‘s dad decided to learn sign language to pay tribute to her, and her occupation as a sign language interpreter. After practicing for a year, he ‘signed’ Heartland’s I Loved Her First and now it’s very dusty in here.
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Moving to Calgary’s National Music Centre’s Studio Bell
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) and the National Music Centre (NMC) announce a partnership that will see the CSHF find a permanent home in Calgary within Studio Bell.
Canadian songwriters, such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Robert Charlebois and Gordon Lightfoot, have penned some of the most iconic songs in popular music history, celebrated internationally for their inspiring words and music.
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame will join the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Collection, on level five of Studio Bell, a floor entirely dedicated to celebrating and recognizing Canadian music creators and artists who have left their mark on this country and beyond.
“Canadian songwriters have made an incredible contribution to music at home and around the world,” said CSHF Manager Lisa Gaglia. “We are thrilled that our inductees will continue to be honoured and have their legacy preserved through exhibitions at the National Music Centre.”
NMC is partnering with these three Canadian music organizations to highlight the contributions of their inductees, and examine the importance of these organizations in recognizing the achievements of musicians, songwriters, and other influential players in Canadian music.
“We are thankful to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for this exciting partnership that will allow us to recognize the amazing legacy of Canadian songwriters,” said Adam Fox, Director of Programs for NMC. “Finally, Canada will have a physical place to visit these three important national halls of fame, and through our programming we can celebrate our pioneers and icons.”
Visitors will be able to visit the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Collection, and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame when Studio Bell opens to the public next summer.
Win The Ultimate Starter Tool Kit Valued At $1100 From DEWALT, Stanley Tools, And The Ontario College of Trades
You now have a chance to “tool up” as part of the Ontario College of Trades’ Tune in, Trade Up campaign promoting the skilled trades through the lens of Ontario’s music scene. The College is partnering with DEWALT and Stanley Tools to give 10 lucky winners the ultimate starter tool kit.
Working as a tradesperson in the music industry means you’re part of the success behind massive music festivals across Ontario. Sure, you have your singers and bands playing the shows, but without the tradespeople, there wouldn’t be a stage to stand on. From the heavy equipment operators who prepare the land and the carpenters who build elaborate stages to the many cooks and chefs who feed the large crowds, tradespeople are the backbone of any great festival.
But to have an all-access pass to the music industry, tradespeople need the right tools to get the job done. This is where DEWALT and Stanley Tools and the Ontario College of Trades come in. With the Ultimate Starter Tool Kit (valued at $1,179.00 each), you have the chance to win one of 10:
- DEWALT 5 piece Combo Kitcontaining: 20V Impact and 20V Hammer Drill / Driver, Circular Saw, Flashlight, and Reciprocating Saw
- DEWALT DCR015 Radio Charger
- Stanley 28 inch Structural Foam Toolboxwith all the required tools which includes:
- High Velocity Hammer
- Tape Measure
- FatMax Level
- Utility Knife
- Carpenters Square
- Multibit Screwdriver
- Snips
- Laser
- Chalk Line
Visit earnwhileyoulearn.ca/tunein to enter. The contest runs until Nov. 30. While you’re there, make sure to check out this behind-the-scenes video, which was filmed during this past summer’s WayHome and Boots and Hearts Music Festivals. And don’t forget to follow the Ontario College of Trades on Twitter and Instagram for contest announcements and other updates.
Tools Dresses Up As Led Zeppelin For Halloween Concert
Tool dressed as Led Zeppelin for Halloween, and covered “No Quarter” and it was fun AND amazing.
Amazing Video: “David Bowie On Stage” TV Concert From 1978
David Bowie’s Isolar II – The 1978 World Tour, more commonly known as The Low / Heroes World Tour or The Stage Tour, originally was to have Brian Eno as part of the tour band, but had to drop out due to health reasons. The band only had two weeks to rehearse for the tour. Carlos Alomar was the tour’s band leader and drove the rehearsals.
The set list for the performances consisted of material from the previous years’ albums, Low and “Heroes”, with the second half of each performance opening with a five-song sequence from the The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album. Bowie had the band learn the entirety of the Ziggy Stardust album in rehearsals, although most of the songs were never performed live on the tour. The instrumental track “Art Decade” typically followed the Ziggy Stardust tracks, a mellow track to follow the energy of the Ziggy Stardust material.
This TV special was filmed at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas on April 10, 1978
Show filmed and broadcast as “David Bowie On Stage” on US TV
What In The World 00:26
Blackout 05:19
Sense Of Doubt 09:08
Speed Of Life 12:15
Hang On To Yourself 15:03
Ziggy Stardust 17:47
https://youtu.be/9QXYnCaKZEY
Rick Rubin Returns to His NYU Dorm Room
Def Jam was started 30 years ago in Rick Rubin’s NYU dorm room. Watch him go back to the place where it all began for the very first time.
Listen To 18-Year Old Kurt Cobain’s punk rock band ‘Fecal Matter’
Lend your ears to this 1985 demo tape from 18-year old Kurt Cobain’s punk rock band ‘Fecal Matter’, formed along with Dale Crover, Mike Dillard and King Buzzo of The Melvins.
Dog Prevents Balloon From Touching The Ground
You know that game you used to play as kids, going for some world record of catches, or not-missed shots in ping pong? Check out this dog who gleefully tries for the balloon not to hit the ground. How can 16 people give this a thumbs down? Do they want a sad dog?
2 Pranksters Pretend Not To See Each Other While Talking On The Phone
Whenever I see two people together talking on their cell phones, I always tell my wife, ‘They’re talking to each other.’ TYouTube comedian Greg Benson and his friend Miles Grose take a step further by pretending to look for other over the phone while standing on opposite sides of strangers on the streets of Los Angeles.
Video: First ever Kraftwerk gig from 1970
Without Kraftwerk, there’s no Gary Numan, Ultravox, John Foxx, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Human League, Depeche Mode, Visage, and Soft Cell. No U2, no Kanye West, no LCD Soundsystem. One of the first groups to popularize electronic music, they just might be one of the most influential groups in the world, besides The Beatles, and they’ve sold less than half a percent of the fab four. Here’s where it all started.
https://youtu.be/Uv09NXOyOoU