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Crash The Car ~
www.crashthecar.ca |
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Crash the Car is Kyle Cashen¹s songwriting project:
sometimes performing alone, sometimes with a band;
comfortably playing songs with an indie rock,
electronic, or acoustic feel. Crash the Car's first full
length album, They Built Houses Here, will be released
independently in November 2008. It was produced by
Walter Bloodway, and recorded and mixed by
multi-instrumentalist Jordy Walker (Christine Fellows,
Kepler, Kim Barlow). Crash the Car has showcased at
North by Northeast and the Western Canadian Music Awards
and has shared the stage with Canadian luminaries such
as Chad VanGaalen, Buck 65, Kinnie Starr, and Carolyn
Mark. |
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File Under: Music ~
www.fileundermusic.com |
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File Under: Music Booking is based in Vancouver, BC,
Canada. In itŒs 3rd year of business FU:M has
established itself as as honest, hard-working, roll up
the sleeves and use good ole common sense type of
company. FU:M Booking may be based in Vancouver but they
think globally, and don't limit themselves in the types
of artists they deal with. ModMay has a working
relationship with certain clients of FU:M but does not
act exclusively for this label. |
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Trina Nestibo ~
www.myspace.com/trinanestibo |
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With gusto, Trina Nestibo is emerging on the Canadian
folk-roots scene as a respected artist delivering a
fresh new sound that¹s attracting listeners far and
wide. Trina¹s spirited music infuses flavours of rock,
soul, country and blues creating a sound that is truly
her own. She writes meaningful songs about real life and
real experiences, drawing on her prairie roots, love for
simple pleasures and flat-out appreciation for life.
Gritty. Ethereal. Soulful. Trina¹s signature voice is
truly an instrument unto itself. At home on the stage,
this no-nonsense woman captures listeners instantly with
her heartfelt honesty and story-telling, heartfelt
honesty and contagious energy. Trina accompanies herself
skillfully on acoustic guitar, squeezebox and piano,
with her bare feet stomping every step of the way. |
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The Mountain View Music Festival -Carstairs, AB ~
www.mvmusicfest.ca |
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The MOUNTAIN VIEW MUSIC FESTIVAL is a new event in our
fair province and is the brainchild of brothers Jason &
Sheldon Valleau of the Polyjesters. In addition to
myself being a festival organizer and board member, I'm
proud to announce ModMay Promotions as the official
promoter for the event. Taking place over the second
weekend in August every year, the MVMF showcases loads
of Albertan acts as well as features exciting headliners
like Patricia Conroy and Barney Bentall. In addition to
the music, this 'entrance by donation' festival includes
an artisan market, pancake breakfast and promenade to
the festival grounds in Carstairs, Alberta. |
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The Greg Cockerill Band ~
www.gregcockerill.com |
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Hailing some of Calgary's best musical talent, The Greg
Cockerill Band are making their mark on the scene. Fresh
out with his debut album, "Summertime and Heartache"
Greg shows his songwriting talents off with a beautiful
collection of rockin' folk music. He's been compared to
the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Mark Knopfler and Bob
Dylan, and Greg's style garners new fans with every
show. Make sure you check out The Greg Cockerill Band as
soon as you can. |
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Heather Blush & the Uppercuts ~
www.heatherblush.com |
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Heather Blush and the Uppercuts are based in Calgary,
Alberta, Canada. Whether performing solo or with the
trio, her sound can be described as somewhere between
the newly-named "Adult Alternative" genre and old
"Ella/Louis-style" vocal jazz/blues. With energetic,
audience-engaging shows, Heather is quickly becoming known
for lyric/s that cover all bases between witty sarcasm
and gut wrenching honesty. |
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The Drawls ~
www.myspace.com/thedrawlsmusic |
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Paula McGuigan and Auto Jansz of BARLEY WIK combine
their rootsy bluegrass with the swinging styles of Indie
musician Cheryl Fischer and emotive vocalist Andrea
Routley to form THE DRAWLS. What began as a fun winter
project quickly developed into a unique and captivating
sound. |
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Barley Wik ~
www.barleywik.com |
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With
rich harmonies and driving tunes Barley Wik delights and
entertains audiences everywhere they roam. A busy and popular
touring act with 3 albums to date, this folk-country group
(don’t forget the bluegrass) is not to be missed! Acoustic
bliss with A. Jansz on the guitar, Paula McGuigan taking on
the upright bass, Liz Holder on mandolin and Michelle Voisin
on drums and lending some songwriting talents, this group will
go far with their wonderful music. |
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Will Cramer and the Bullies of Basin Street ~
http://www.thebulliesofbasinst.com |
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Tenor Banjo Afficionado Will Cramer, Master Fiddler John
Calverly, Humber College Guitar Alumni Tim Rutter, and
Life-long Musician Moni Mathews (acoustic bass) release their
new album “Will Cramer and the Bullies of Basin Street.”
Described as a “Must See” by the Executive Director of the
Edmonton Intl. Fringe Festival, Al Rasko, the Bullies are
jumping in to the scene with great tunes, vigor and talent.
Come out and see them! |
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Plaid Tongued Devils ~
www.thedevils.com |
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Or “Canada’s Loudest Folk Band” as deemed by the CBC. The
Plaid Tongued Devils are an incredibly talented and well known
act that have been rockin’ the stages since 1990, with 5
albums and a DVD released to date. The most entertaining and
innovative show you’ll see, I’m not just saying that. And they
are really nice guys too (don’t tell them I said that!) |
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Billy Manzik ~
www.billymanzik.com |
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Billy Manzik’s debut album has received radio play across the
country, from Northern BC to the heart of downtown Toronto,
and into the Maritimes, people are enjoying his music. An
exceptional and talented musician, Billy seamlessly melds
traditional folk sounds into a rollicking rock show, drawing
from such influences as J.J. Cale, Eric Clapton and even Van
Halen. He's a unique talent that you don't want to miss. |
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KerfMusic ~
www.kerfmusic.com |
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Kerfmusic.com has music that you just can’t get anywhere
else online! The first music download site based west of
Toronto, Kerf is looking to support those fabulous
“undiscovered” indie artists covering any genre, by
selling full albums and offering ‘select track’
streaming audio on site. In addition Kerf is becoming a
major prescence in the Calgary music scene, and if I
have anything to do with it, the entire Canadian music
scene! |
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