June 1st, 2012 - Party Rockers Dance Laury Dance @ Club Soda in Montreal

They’re ba-ack! Jaune Prodz is proud to bring Montrealers a night of good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll, thrash and punk when Dance Laury Dance play their first live show of 2012, joined by Die Mannequin and Dirt Cannon, on Friday, June 1 at Club Soda (1225 St. Laurent).

 

Right from their very first jams in 2007, Dance Laury Dance had a clear objective: to follow the tradition of rock ‘n’ roll in its purest form while developing a unique and distinctive sound. With their long hair, leather and distortion, the heirs to Motörhead, Guns n’ Roses and AC/DC were born, releasing their first independently produced eight-song album, Out of Rockers, which was mixed by Ryan Battistuzzi (Malajube, The Sainte Catherines, We are Wolves) in 2009.

 

Hitting the road soon after, they gave over 200 performances in less than three years, giving a special concert at the legendary Viper Room in Los Angeles, and opening for Pennywise during 2010’s Vélirium, but to this day, the Dance Laury Dance’s greatest achievement is, without a doubt, having given a solid opening performance for Joe Satriani and Metallica in front of 150,000 people during the most recent edition of the Festival d’été de Québec. 

 

Never ones to take a break, Dance Laury Dance will once again be rocking Montreal to its core with a brand spankin’ new guitarist, performing songs from their latest release, Living For The Roll, along with brand new, never before heard tunes.

 

“We've been off the road since December and we miss the stage as much as we can miss Dimebag, but we did not scratch our asses since then and we wrote a bunch of new songs and found guitar player Savage Phil Lemire to fill up the departure of Dagger Pat. And yes, Montreal, we will show it all to you June 1 at Club Soda! We can't wait to play loud and party hard,” said vocalist Max 

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Blac Hollywood and the "mess" he calls music

While many artists fail to express themselves creatively or are scared to experiment within there musical talents and means, Blac Hollywood manages to do exactly that, experiment. 
Vancouver, BC Boy Cephas Munga has always had a knack for music. "My household always played Congolese music, daily"  explains Hollywood, who grew up in an African household before moving on his own to Vancouver in early 2011.Equipped with nothing more than a desktop PC and a condenser mic, he started posting music on his Facebook to generate feedback and input."I was just rapping at first, but then I stopped showing up to university classes and I took time to learn how to make beats on FL studio. I started my own classes." Jokes Hollywood who has now mastered his blend of electronic music and rap, which has been dubbed "that different S**t" by local artists and fans. "My influences range from all spectrum's of  music, artists such as: Daft punk, Kid Cudi, Egyptian Lover, and Magic System"
With the official release of his new EP:"Parade of Lights". Hollywood is set to perform local shows within Vancouver BC. No tour dates have yet to be set but expect him to hit a venue near you in the next couple of months. 
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Stone Iris Announce Western Canadian Tour

For the blues, rock and reggae inspired sounds of Edmonton based STONE IRIS, there’s just no replacing that feeling of commiseration and unity that comes from a group of friends gathered around at the stage, soaking up the night together and raising a glass to good times.

It’s exactly that kind of feeling that STONE IRIS taps into on their newly recorded EP, "Illuminations", which is set for release on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Like a lost night in a smoky bar, its songs feel easy to slip into and even easier to get lost in, using laid-back but propulsive grooves to create a mood that feels at once nostalgic and promising, familiar enough to get your guard down but restless enough to let you know that the best times are on their way. It builds off their previous releases, 2011 twin-EPs The Boo Box and Serene Machine, the 2010 Silhouettes EP and 2008 debut Ezperanza, by revealing a band that is at once more assured and more expansive than it’s ever been.

"We are all really excited to be releasing the new EP Illuminations. The new songs really represents the direction we are taking with our music and careers, it's a great addition to our growing catalog. Plus, playing shows in Edmonton is always a great time, our local fans are awesome and supportive. And as we hit the road, it is equally gratifying but in a different way. It is cool to hear and see new fans reaction to fresh material that can only be brought to them by our traveling circus we call Stone Iris." comments drummer Jeff Burwash.

Tour Dates

May 5, 2012 - Double Decker Pub - Brandon MB

May 6, 2012 - 23 Main Street - Moose Jaw SK **ACOUSTIC SHOW**

May 11, 2012 - Rockwater Grill - Golden, BC

May 12, 2012 - Lanalou's - Vancouver, BC

May 13, 2012 - Cuppa Joy Coffee House - Vancouver, BC

May 15, 2012 - O'Flannigan's - Kelowna, BC

May 16, 2012 - Caribou Hotel – Quesnel, BC

May 17, 2012 - Nancy O's - Prince George, BC

May 18, 2012 - The Valley Zoo - Hinton, AB

May 25, 2012 - Canmore Hotel, Canmore, AB *venue changed from Carstairs, AB

May 26, 2012 - The Blind Beggar, Calgary, AB

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The New Jacobin Club Announce Western Canadian Tour & New EP "Left Behind"

Saskatoon, SK punk rock horror band The New Jacobin Club, best known for their mind-blowing stage theatrics with band and sideshow stage performers, are proud to announce their upcoming Western Canada tour in promotion of their upcoming EP "Left Behind," a 15-year anniversary release featuring four songs from the band's 1990s catalog. The band will also be premiering new material from their upcoming full-length (an apocalyptic Victorian conspiracy), tentatively titled "The Mark," while on the tour.

"The group is really charged up right now, we've got new material that we feel represents everything the NJC has been musically moving towards since the last millenium! We'll be out on the road in May with the new ep, we start on May 12 in the dark bohemian underworld of Saskatoon, our hometown, and leave the province the following week. We'll have Mistress Nagini and members of the Angry Teeth Freakshow on board for shows at larger venues - specifically larger venues that don't mind the mess. " commented vocalist /guitarist The Horde.

The tour will kick off on May 12 in the dark bohemian underworld of their hometown of Saskatoon and see them venture the following week as a seven-piece with Mistress Nagini (The Snake Woman) and members of the Angry Teeth Freak Show, such as Raunchy Rabies (the girl with the iron stomach and unbreakable skull) on board for shows at larger venues, specifically, larger venues that don't mind the mess.



"Left Behind" features songs from a studio session where the NJC re-recorded, re-orchestrated and re-envisioned songs from the 1990s. Two of the four songs were chosen because they were staples in the NJC's first live sets in 1996 and had never received an official studio treatment or public release. This EP sees the current line-up forge a link to the group's past while still maintaining their colourful elements of power metal, punk and gothic rock. "Left Behind" will also set the tone for some new material that will be introduced live on stage this May on their Western Canada tour. The EP will be released digitally online as a pay-what-you-want item and as a limited edition CD with vinyl record sleeve-style packaging.

You can listen to "My Smile," the opening track from "Left Behind" online at Reverbnation and Bandcamp.

NJC "Left Behind" Tour Dates 

 May 12, 2012 - Saskatoon, SK - The Fez 

May 24, 2012 - Edmonton, AB - DV8 Tavern 

May 25, 2012 - Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub  

May 26, 2012 - Wainwright, AB - JD's Saloon

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"Refuge" - New Release From The Rabid Whole Prep

Electro alt rockers The Rabid Whole – aka Toronto’s 21st century, high-energy, orgasmic-punch-in-the-face-and-leave-you-wanting-more-rock band are proud to announce the release of their second full-length album, "Refuge", on Boonsdale Records.

Recorded and produced by Karl Schubach (Misery Signals, Solace), mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Jakalope, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and mastered by Noah Mintz (Broken Social Scene, Death From Above 1979), "Refuge" was written amidst a flurry of changes in The Rabid Whole’s line-up and sound, showcasing growth and an evident pushing of boundaries when compared to the band’s 2009 debut release, "Autraumaton".

“The new album is an obvious shift in direction/sound/subject matter… we have settled more into our own sound and the themes of the album are easy to relate to, the energy is up, the drumming is more intense, the guitars are louder, soft parts are softer and the electronics are much more noticeable,” says vocalist / guitarist Andreas Weiss. “The Rabid Whole is providing an exit, an honest and refreshing alternative to the bullshit we've been fed and it's noticeable. Anyone that hears what we've come up with is hopefully going to have a hard time ignoring it.”

Show Dates: 

May 25, 2012 - Cafe Chaos, Montreal, QC w/Ogenix 

May 26, 2012 - Le Magog, Sherbrooke, QC w/Ogenix

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Papermaps release new video for latest single "Complicate Things"

Papermaps, a Toronto-based rock quartet whose music blends elements of indie rock, art rock, experimental, shoegaze and electronica has recently releassed a new video for thier latest single "Complicate Things". The band is often compared to such artists as the Shins, Spoon, Radiohead and MGMT.



Upcoming tour dates include:
March 8th | Montreal, QC | Sala Rossa
March 24th | Toronto, ON | Hard Luck - CMW
March 30th | Ottawa, ON | Zaphod's



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CoNcEpTs release 2nd music video - “Feels Good”

Canadian electronic/dance music group, CoNcEpTs, recently released their 2nd music video, Feels Good.

The video is much darker than their debut video release, Shades On, but slams even harder than ever, catching many DJ’s attention throughout the electronic scene.

The track was recorded and produced by award winning producer RaWb EaTs and filmed by Matt Popowich of Westfort Films.



CoNcEpTs are known for their Dance/Pop sound, with their debut single Shades On blowing up on YouTube reaching 500,000 views. The group was formed in Thunder Bay, Ontario, beginning with fresh beat-making and lyrical collaborations of RaWb EaTs and Mad EP. They later discovered female pop vocalist Tr!s and hip hop artist Coleman Hell of Burnz n Hell. The group has shared the stage with Canadian artists JRDN and Danny Fernandez.

Having a sound comparable to that of pop icons Ke$ha, Black Eyed
Peas and LMFAO, the CoNcEpTs are known for their animated, energetic, party-inspiring stage presence. Other musical influences include Justice, The Bloody Beetroots, Dev, The
Cataracs and Swedish House Mafia.

CoNcEpTs’ independently produce and write their own music having over 2 albums worth of material and sell their tracks on iTunes.



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7th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show Announced For December 14th, 2011

The 7th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show will be held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre on December 14th, 2011. The Phoenix is at 410 Sherbourne Street. Doors 7pm - 19+.

During this one-of a kind charity event, patrons will be treated to a classic variety entertainment show that includes holiday performances by some of the country's most sought-after singer/songwriters and performers including Sam Roberts, Lights, Ron Sexsmith, Arkells, Alex Lifeson from Rush, Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene, James Black & Rick Jackett from Finger Eleven, Sarah Harmer, BUCK65, Emma-Lee, Honeymoon Suite, Dru and comedian Sean Cullen, hosted by Andy Kim.

This year's charity is Julliette's Place is a refuge centre for women and their children who must leave their abusive home life. Most women just grab the necessities, so when they arrive at Julliette's, they are not only given clothing, food, beds, and toys, but a safe place to try to start their lives again.

Going into its 7th year, the Andy Kim Christmas Show has been gathering friends and fans together to celebrate the spirit and generosity of the musical community in Toronto with all proceeds going to charity.

The Phoenix is located at 410 Sherbourne Street.
Doors 7pm - 19+.
Tickets are $26 and can be purchased at:

LIVENATION: online
TICKETWEB: online
ROTATE THIS: 801 Queen St. West, Toronto
SOUNDSCAPES: 572 College St. West, Toronto


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"Space Folk" Sensation, Orienteers, To Perform At Elmdale House Tavern In Ottawa On December 15, 2011

A travel-oriented 10-song album, written, recorded, mixed and produced by Ben Wilson, the new album is a collection of fragile space-folk songs and instrumentals. Layered with looping pedal steel guitar, warm blankets of bass and brush sticks, windchime acoustic guitars and 60s-esque choir boyish vocals, the new LP is available from Antique Room.

Under Orienteers’ former moniker [That’s the Spirit], since May 2009 the band showcased at Calgary’s Sled Island Festival, Toronto’s North by Northeast, Canadian Music Week and Pitter Patter Festival, and was chosen by Apostle of Hustle to open one of their CD release tour dates. They were featured on NPR’s uber-popular All Songs Considered podcast, and their song “Head for the Hills” was featured on Degrassi (CTV, MTV), syndicated in 130 countries.

The Orienteers with be performing at the Elmdale House Tavern in Ottawa on December 15, 2011.




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Morgan Cameron Ross

Vancouver native and front-man of Birds of Wales, Morgan Cameron Ross is celebrating the release of his solo self-titled album debut, released by Sparks Music/EMI Music Canada.

After many years of fronting his successful band Birds of Wales, Morgan felt the urge to venture off on his own and work on a solo project. Recording sessions were set up with producer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Anderson. The demos that came out of those sessions rang true to Morgan's more "rootsy" side, rather than the slick pop production of his debut release in 2010, 'Belgravia Hotel' from Birds of Wales.

The first single/video 'Let it Go' (featuring Daniel Wesley on vocals) recently peaked at #8 on MuchMoreMusic, and garnered strong support from XM Radio, AUX-TV, and METRO 14 Television. The album also features Holly McNarland on the track 'I'll Hold Your Heart', and Morgan co-wrote 'We've All Had Broken Hearts" with Canadian legend Ron Sexsmith.


The video for 'My Brother Went to Prison' was conceptualized by Morgan and his long-time friend, Remi Rybicki (who also shot the video). The story tells of a man of a man who is not living up to his potential; a wanderer, as exemplified by the lyric: "He's a heavy, heavy hitter…fighting well under his weight."

"Yes, the storyline is sexual, but we thought it portrayed the lost soul theme we wanted to capture," says Morgan.

Morgan Cameron Ross is performing tonight, December 6th, 2011, at the Elmdale House Tavern in Ottawa.



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New Release Tuesday - October 4, 2011

1. Adam & the Amethysts - Flickering Flashlight (Kelp Records)


2. Bruce Peninsula - Open Flames (Hand Drawn Dracula)


3. Colin Stetson - Those Who Didn't Run (Constellation)


4. Cuff The Duke - Morning Comes (Paper Bag Records)


5. David Myles - Into The Sun (Little Tiny)


6. Feist - Metals (Arts & Crafts)


7. Jon McKiel - Tonka War Cloud (Youth Club / Saved By Vinyl)


8. Random Recipe - Shake It! Bake It! (Bonsound)


9. San Sebastian - Relations (Last Gang)


10. Siskiyou - Keep Away The Dead (Constellation)


11. Tokyo Police Club - 10 days | 10 covers | 10 years (Dine Alone)







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BROKEN RIDE Announce "Wreckless Hearts" Western Canadian Tour

Melodic hard rockers Broken Ride have announced dates for their upcoming "Wreckless Hearts" Western Canadian tour in support of their full length album "Everything Considered" released earlier this year. The album is the follow up to their debut EP “Out of Control”; that was produced by Chris Burke-Gaffney (Chantal Kreviazuk, McMaster & James) and Dale Penner (Nickelback, Loverboy) along with being mastered by Grammy Award-winner Adam Ayan.

Drawing comparisons to Three Doors Down, Breaking Benjamin, and Three Days Grace for their emotion driven lyrics and catchy songwriting. Broken Ride is ready to add another tour to their belt as they have already completed two Canadian tours along with showcasing these last two years at Canadian Music Week in Toronto plus sharing the stage with well known rockers Seether, Econoline Crush, Hail The Villian, Thornley, Armchair Cynics and 54:40.

"We're very eager to hit the road, it’s just a lil teaser compared to our upcoming 2 month tour in March 2012, but we always love making new fans, and seeing familiar faces. We are really excited to share the songs from the new album Everything Considered and show all our fans how much energy our live show has." commented vocalist Graham Furber.



"Wreckless Hearts" Tour Dates:

October 14, 2011 - Grindrod, BC - Riverfront Pub
October 15, 2011 - Langley, BC - Troubadour Club
October 20, 2011 - Drayton Valley, AB - DV8 NightClub
October 21, 2011 - Lloydminister, SK - Phunkin Gruuve
October 22, 2011 - Saskatoon, SK - The House Tap & Eatery



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Scythia Comment Hitting #1 On Canadian College Loud Radio Charts

Vancouver folk metal band Scythia were honoured to hear the news this week as their sophomore album "...Of Exile" just released this past friday on September 23, 2011, reached the #1 position on Earshot's Canadian Loud Charts.

"I would like to thank the djs, music directors and college radio stations for embracing Scythia's unconventional style of metal. It means a lot to us as artists when our musical efforts are recognized by Canadian college radio and played on campuses across the country. You all rule!" commented vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan.

In additional news, the band is offering a special combo package (CD with a limited edition Fierce Riders t-shirt) along with the digital album available as a pay what you. You can get the combo pack here.

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Brass Metal Brawlers FALLSTAF Post Teaser for Upcoming Album "Bastard Sons Of A Pure Breed"

The brass metal brawlers of Fallstaf, residing out of Montreal, QC have posted a new teaser video for their upcoming full length album "Bastard Sons Of A Pure Breed" on October 25, 2011, the follow up their 2009 EP "The Hitman Plays Trombone".

"We are really looking forward to releasing this album. It started as a jam 3 years ago and next thing you know, it's a whole album! We are very proud of the work we did these past years. A bunch of shows, some new friends, our own sound, BRASS METAL. Also, we will be launching 2 new videos for this album, can wait for you to see it. Both produced by David Méliès. Everything will be available soon on our facebook page, reverbnation and itunes. Until then, have a drink on us!!! Long live BRASS METAL" commented bassist Ben Forte.

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Kill Matilda Announce Zombie Apocalypse Canadian Tour - Look Out Behind You!

Canadian hard punk rockers Kill Matilda are back with a vengeance, but this time it's not just Matilda they're after. Releasing their debut full-length, I Want Revenge, on October 11th and hitting the road on their Zombie Apocalypse Tour across Canada, Kill Matilda is on the hunt to find, capture and destroy zombies wreaking havoc across the land - it's a zombicide mission and no one's more equipped to carry it out than Kill Matilda. "This will be our biggest and most ambitious tour to date, in support of our best album to date, and we plan to commit zombicide in every major city across Canada while rocking out, drinking beers and saving beautiful women from the brain-eating living dead from coast to coast," comments bassist Mykel Exner. With their most powerful tools in hand - their music and live show - Kill Matilda is ready to set out, so the only question is: Which side are you on?

She's A Killer


Fault Lines


Zombie Apocalypse Canadian Tour Dates:

Sept 1 - Lennoxville, QC - Mulligans w/ The Nailheads
Sept 3 - Trois-Rivieres, QC - Rock Cafe Le Stage w/ The Nailheads
Sept 4 - St Eustache, QC - Pub Arthur w/ The Nailheads
Sept 6 - St-Hyacinthe, QC - Le Zaricot w/ The Nailheads
Sept 7 - Sorel-Tracy, QC - O' Callaghans
Sept 8 - Lavaltrie, QC - Le Chasse Galerie w/Die Mannequin
Sept 9 - Montreal, QC - Underworld w/Die Mannequin
Sept 11 - Charlottetown , PEI - Baba's Lounge
Sept 17 - Inverness, NS - Hoff Pub & Grub
Sept 20 - Peterborough, ON - The Spill
Sept 22 - Cambridge, ON - 515 Club
Sept 23 - St. Catharines, ON - City Lights Lounge
Sept 27 - Sudbury, ON - Coulson Tavern
Sept 28 - Sault Ste Marie, ON - The Rosie
Sept 29 - Thunder Bay, ON - Crocks
Sept 30 - Winnipeg, MB - The Cavern
October 3 - Lloydminister, SK - Phunkin Groove
October 6 - Grand Prairie, AB - Better Than Fred's
October 7 - Grand Prairie, AB - Better Than Fred's
October 8 - Prince George, BC - Third
October 9 - Vancouver, BC - Urban Rush TV performance
October 15 - Vancouver, BC - Media Club
October 21 - Drayton Valley, BC - DV8 Nightclub
October 22 - Drayton Valley, BC - DV8 Nightclub
October 29 - Kamloops, BC - Pogue Mahone




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NINJASPY Announce "NO KATA" Tour

Vancouver's NINJASPY, an eclectic trio of brothers that blend influences of metal, ska, grunge, hardcore, reggae, funk, surf and jazz are proud to announce dates for their upcoming "NO KATA TOUR", which will see them venture across the Canadian provinces, kicking off the tour in Victoria, BC on August 19th and going east to return west on October 7th for a tour wrap up show in Vancouver, BC.

The band will be releasing their new "NO KATA" EP/ graphic novel in the coming fall, a follow up to their highly praised 2007 album "Pi Nature", produced by Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, RHCP, Mudvayne) and Ben Kaplan (Atreyu, Haste the Day, Shakira) that has sold over 2500 copies both independently and internationally.

"The NO KATA EP is a real game changer for us. Stylistically it stretches the boundaries of our genre mashing moniker, incorporating some of the most outlandish sounds we've ever thought up or accidentally stumbled upon in a creative process. It harmoniously weds all the elements of our musical adventures with a picturesque storybook that illustrates all the connections between music, dancing, martial arts and meditation that are the fundamental basis for Ninjaspy. "Ninjaspy no kata" in Japanese tranlates as "movements of Ninjaspy". This release is the Tao Teh Ching of throwing the skank down." commented Ninjaspy vocalist/ guitarist Joel Parent.

Over the last few years in promotion of "Pi Nature", the band has completed several headlining Canadian tours, appeared on The Warped Tour and Taste Of Chaos festivals, and shared the stage with bands like Protest the Hero, Coheed & Cambria, Thursday, Cancer Bats, Grimskunk, Death By Stereo, 3 Inches of Blood, Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, Brutal Truth, Divinity, Bring Me The Horizon, Neuraxis, Pierce The Veil, Powerman 5000, The Dreadnoughts, & more.

In October 2009, Ninjaspy’s international foothold was strengthened when Zestone Records released "Pi Nature" across Japan and took Ninjaspy across the Pacific to tour Japan with Death By Stereo the following year.

Now the band returns in 2011 with a momentum to grasp audiences with high-energy and free-expression dance pit parties.

For more info on NINJASPY please visit: http://www.ninjaspy.net

"Evolution Of The Skid"


"Circle Pity"


NO KATA TOUR DATES 2011

August 19, 2011 - Victoria, Bc - Royal Canadian Legion (All Ages) W/ Today I Caught The Plague / The Perfect Trend +More
August 20, 2011 - Duncan, Bc - Cobble Hill Hall (All Ages) W/ Today I Caught The Plague / The Perfect Trend +More
August 21, 2011 - Nanaimo, Bc - Mt. Benson Legion (All Ages) W/ The Perfect Trend / The Body Politic +More
August 27, 2011 - Vancouver, Bc - Plaza Of Nations (All Ages) Urban Culture Conference + Awards // Tix+Info @ Http://Urbancultureconference.Com
August 30, 2011 - Kelowna, Bc - Knights Of Columbus Hall (All Ages) W/ Scythia
August 31, 2011 - Calgary, Ab - Dickens Pub (18+) W/ Toxic Holocaust / Treeburning+ More
September 1, 2011 - Regina, Sk - The Exchange (19+) W/ Guests
September 2, 2011 - Winnipeg, Mb - The Zoo (18+) W/ Dreadnaut / In Transformation / On This Day
September 3, 2011 - Thunder Bay, On - Black Pirate Pub (19+) W/ The Communication
September 8, 2011 - St. Catharines, On - City Lights Lounge (19+) W/ Abolished / Headsastrophies / Duel For King / Genera
September 9, 2011 - London, On - London Music Hall Lounge (19+) W/ Guests
September 10, 2011 - Kitchener, On - Maxwells Music House (19+) W/ Guests
East Coast Leg W/ We The Undersigned
September 15, 2011 - Fredericton, Nb - Charlotte Street Arts Centre (All Ages) W/ We The Undersigned
September 16, 2011 - Halifax, Ns - The Pavilion (All Ages - Early Show) W/ We The Undersigned
September 16, 2011 - Halifax, Ns - The Seahorse (19+) W/ We The Undersigned
September 17, 2011 - Moncton, Nb - The Manhattan (All Ages) W/ We The Undersigned
September 18, 2011- Charlottetown, Pei - The Refinery (All Ages - Early Show) W/ We The Undersigned
September 18, 2011 - Charlottetown, Pei - Baba's Lounge (19+) W/ We The Undersigned
September 19, 2011 - Fredericton, Nb - The Capital (19+) W/ We The Undersigned
September 21, 2011 - Toronto, On - @ Nocturne Club (19+) W/ Guests
September 22, 2011 - Ajax, On - The Top Shelf (19+) W/ Lumburgh + Backlash
September 23, 2011 - Montreal, Qc - Katacombes (18+) W/ Slaves On Dope, The Catalyst, Averys Descent + We The Undersigned
September 24, 2011 - Ottawa, On - Cafe Deckuf (All Ages) W/ Silence The Villain + We The Undersigned
September 26, 2011 - Thunder Bay, On - Black Pirate Pub (All Ages) W/ The Okhrana / The Vilification
September 29, 2011 - Winnipeg, Mb - The Park Theater (All Ages) - W/ In Transformation, Coda
September 30, 2011 - Saskatoon, Sk - Cosmo Senior Center (All Ages/19+) W/ Sparky + Before And Apace
October 1, 2011 - Edmonton, Ab - Brixx Bar+Grill (18+) W/ Treeburning
October 2, 2011 - Prince George , Bc - Third (All Ages) W/ Guests
October 7, 2011 - Vancouver, Bc - Inter Urban Gallery (Aa/19+) W/ Quartered, The Perfect Trend, Dead Eyes Open

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Saidah Baba Talibah's New Music Video - (S)cream

Making it's debut on July 12th through Aux TV and Giant Step, (S)cream is the newest video by Toronto rock soul songstress Saidah Baba Talibah.

Currently preparing her debut album titled (S)cream for release on August 2nd, which will be released Last Gang / Universal Records, Saidah is the daughter of legendary actress/singer-songwriter Salome Bey.




For more information about Saidah and her music please visit her site: sbtmusic.com



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Upcoming Octoberman & Language-Arts Solo Shows

July 24 Mount Stewart PEI @ Trailside Cafe
July 27 Halifax, NS @ The Company House
August 3 Ottawa, ON @ Raw Sugar Cafe

Octoberman will be releasing a brand new album featuring the talents of co-producer Jim Guthrie (Islands, Human Highway, Royal City) and appearances by members of FemBots, Two-Minute Miracles, Wilderness of Manitoba, and the expert mixing of Howie Beck (Hayden, Jason Collett) sometime this fall.

Their last album's song "Trapped in the New Scene" was featured on Prime Time TV Series "Grey's Anatomy". Praise from Pitchfork, Uncut and Now Magazine, appearing at the SXSW, Pop Montreal, Sled Island and CMJ festivals and extensively touring North America, UK and Europe.

For free MP3's of Cover Tunes visit: http://soundcloud.com/octoberman



Language-Arts have toured extensively around the west coast and across Canada, appearing on stages with artists such as Xavier Rudd, Portable Payback (Jurassic 5), You Say Party! and Bend Sinister. The band has appeared at festivals such as TD Atlantic Jazz festival, Halifax Pop Explosion, Sled Island, CMW, Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival and NXNE. Publications like Exclaim!, Now Magazine, The Chronicle Herald and the Vancouver Sun have been praising Language-Arts for their niche sound while they were spinning on stations like CBC Radio 3 and topping the charts at #26 on Earshot's monthly poll of Canada's campus and community radio stations. The songs themselves range from beckoning choruses with bright hooks to meandering, lyrical sagas. It's no secret that many of these songs began as dreams- insights poke out with subtle nuances, sparkling and inquisitive.

LANGUAGE ARTS - Boxed In from Mitch Fillion (southernsouls.ca) on Vimeo.

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MonkeyJunk to release new album To Behold at Barrymore's Music Hall

MonkeyJunk, the Ottawa-based practitioners of swamp R&B, soul boogie and bedroom funk will release their new album To Behold on Stony Plain Records on Tuesday June 21 followed by the CD release show on Wednesday June 22 at Barrymore's Music Hall.

WHO:  MonkeyJunk with special guests Kelly Prescott and Anders Drerup
WHAT:  CD release party/concert
WHERE: Barrymore's Music Hall 323 Bank St. Ottawa
WHEN:  Wednesday June 22 at 8pm (doors open at 7pm)
TICKETS:  $20 advance, $25 at the door; available online at worldfamousmusic.net
and at both Compact Music locations - 785 Bank St. and 190 Bank St.

Born out of a casual Sunday night gig at Irene's Pub starting in March 2008, this trio of Tony D, Steve Marriner and Matt Sobb have already collectively won nine Maple Blues Awards and a Canadian Independent Music Award.  They are only the second Canadian act in over 30 years to win a Blues Music Award (formerly know as the W.C. Handy Awards - awarded in the US).  

MonkeyJunk released their debut album Tiger In Your Tank independently in April 2009 and has since toured extensively across Canada and has traveled twice to Europe to play shows.

To Behold will be released on the stalwart roots music label Stony Plain Records in North America and DixieFrog records in Europe.  Recorded at Signal Path Studios in Almonte, Ontario, To Behold is a continuation of the fresh swamp R&B, soul boogie and bedroom funk sound created by their unique instrumentation and approach.  To Behold was co-produced by Ken Friesen who has worked with the likes of The Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings.

"You won't hear blues any more lowdown than the Fender Rhodes/Hammond B3 powered "Let Her Down".  That song alone is reason enough to buy this album.  These guys are real road dogs and favorites on the blues festival circuit.  If you see that they are playing anywhere near you this summer, do yourself a favour and go see them!  this disc is a serious contender for my blues album of the year." 5 stars - John Kereiff - RosslandRadio.com

MonkeyJunk will be appearing at festivals, theatres and clubs across Canada and the US throughout 2011. For more information visit monkeyjunkband.com and Stony Plain Records



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