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November 27th-30th 2008
The always amazing Miss TRINA NESTIBO releases her debut album
"Someday ~ So Far" across the city of Calgary, culminating
in one officially epic party.
"SOMEDAY ~ SO FAR" CD RELEASE PARTY
Sunday, November 30th,
2008
8:00pm
IRONWOOD STAGE AND GRILL
(1429 - 9th Avenue SE)
with guest Ruth Purves Smith
You can also catch Trina playing with pedal steel player
Charlie Hase in Calgary this weekend at:
November 27th, 2008
Mikey's Juke Joint
November 28th, 2008
Palomino Smokehouse
November 29th, 2008
Denim Suburban Lounge
Read about Trina, her fab band, and her contagious and
energetic music in the attached release.
~ Click
HERE for
the release
November 16th 2008
ModMay welcomes new client CRASH THE CAR through a
connection with Vancouver indie record label FILE UNDER:
MUSIC. Kyle Cashen will be taking Crash The Car and its
first full length album "They Built Houses Here" on the road
through the month of January 2009. Check out the client
listings for more information and stay tuned to ModMay
Promotions for tour dates and promotional opportunities!
~ Visit our
CLIENTS section for more
information
November 2008
ModMay Promotions presents solo artists at the
Elements Lounge in the DELTA BOW VALLEY HOTEL (209 4th
Avenue SW) through November. Stop in to the Delta Bow Valley
for an after work drink and snack from 5-7pm and catch some
of Calgary's wonderful solo entertainers, such as Alex
Boisselle, Heather Blush, and Jacquie Drew.
~ Click
HERE
for the Schedule
October 22nd-30th, 2008
Victoria's OLIVER REUBEN SWAIN from the WCMA
nominated Outlaw Social is coming to Alberta for a solo tour
playing dates between Calgary and Edmonton for the last part
of October. Don't miss your chance to see this emotive and
talented musician perform a range of music from roots to
jazz on upright bass, banjo and guitar, in addition to his
spine tingling vocals
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
October 21st - November 7th, 2008
The fabulous HEATHER BLUSH AND THE UPPERCUTS head out to
tour new record "Vice" in Manitoba and Ontario. Catch this
tremendous trio any chance you get!
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
October 16th, 2008
THE GREG COCKERILL BAND officially releases their debut
"Summertime and Heartache" in TORONTO! Playing at the famed
Dakota Tavern for the release, Greg is also playing shows in
Windsor, Brantford and Thunder Bay. Visit
www.myspace.com/gregcockerill for all tour dates, and
check out the attached press release for more info on the
band.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
October 16th-19th, 2008
The Western Canadian Music Awards takes place in Edmonton,
AB and showcases the amazing talent from across the western
end of our fair country. Visit FOUR ROOMS (137 Edmonton
Centre) on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th, for the WCMA jazz
showcase with ModMay's WILL CRAMER AND THE BULLIES OF BASIN
ST, SILLAN & YOUNG and HUTCHINSON ANDREW TRIO playing along
with Sophie Berkal Sarbit.
October 10th & 11th, 2008
Calgary's newest and hottest music venue CLUB PARADISO
officially opens up at 7:00pm (show @ 9:00pm) with a wood
oven tapas tasting, champagne and a fabulous show brought to
you by THE POLYJESTERS and Cindy Church. Dubbed "The Swing
Martini" - The PJ's and Cindy join forces in a night of
upbeat swing music ala Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Tickets are $75 on the 10th and include the tapas menu,
champagne and show, and $45 on the 11th including the show
and with the tapas menu available. For reservations call
403-265-5739
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
October 4th, 2008
Chronograph Record's urban group SILLAN & YOUNG
release their second album to date at Zsa Zsa's Supper Club
(formerly Quincy's) to what promises to be a packed house.
Get your tickets to this ALL AGES show through
www.ticketmaster.ca for $17.50 or at the door for
$25.00.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
October 3rd, 2008
Chronograph Record's urban group SILLAN & YOUNG release
their second album to date at The Ottoman in Medicine Hat to
eager audiences. $20 or $17 for Jazz Society members, you
can get your tickets in advance at the Ottoman or at the
door on the night of the performance.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
September 23rd, 2008
HEATHER BLUSH AND THE UPPERCUTS kick off the
initial dates of a tour that will take them from Vancouver
Island to south eastern Ontario through September, October
and into November. Take a look at the press release
preliminary BC dates and stay tuned to the ModMay news for
more upcoming dates in Manitoba and Ontario!
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
September 2008
ModMay Promotions presents solo artists at the Elements Lounge
in the DELTA BOW VALLEY HOTEL (209 4th Avenue SW) through the
last 3 weeks of September after a short break over Labor Day.
Stop in to the Delta Bow Valley for an after work drink and
snack from 5-7pm and catch some of Calgary's wonderful solo
entertainers, such as Tim Campbell, Heather Blush, and Amy
Thiessen.
~ Click
HERE
for the Schedule
August 28th, 2008
Edmonton's WILL CRAMER AND THE BULLIES OF BASIN ST make their
Calgary debut at the Ironwood Stage and Grill showcasing new
album 'Desolation Rag'. Come down and tap your toes, or dance
your feet right off to this gypsy swing 'all string' combo
whose fabulous arrangements make them a fun and 'must see'
band for the summer.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
August 25th, 2008
Tired of that old dingy pub? Try a new place for after-work
socializing, The Delta Bow Valley Hotel! An undiscovered haven
for those who like to meet up for a drink or a snack and wait
out rush hour, the Delta offers a plethora of Calgary's
musical talent, onstage for your enjoyment. Audible but not
overpowering, you can enjoy the music at the same time as your
conversation.
~ Click
HERE
to read the Modern Mayhem Moment
August 27th-31st, 2008
Calgary's SINISTRIO hits the road to do a whirlwind
tour in the Vancouver/Victoria area with a stop in Kelowna on
the way. Take your opportunity to see this edgy and groovy
jazz trio that has been topping the charts in Canada this
summer.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
August 9th, 2008
THE GREG COCKERILL BAND's debut album "Summertime and
Heartache" officially releases at The Ironwood Stage and Grill
to what promises to be a packed house. Call for reservations
as soon as you can to see this talented group perform their
brand of rootsy, rhythmic rock.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
August 2008
ModMay Promotions presents solo artists at the Elements
Lounge in the DELTA BOW VALLEY HOTEL (209 4th Avenue SW)
again through August. Stop in to the Delta Bow Valley or see
the attached to check out the schedule and catch such awesome
musicians as Kaley Kinjo, Juanita Brandt, and Trina Nestibo.
~ Click
HERE
for the Schedule
July 24th-27th, 2008
The Calgary Folk Music Festival swept over the
downtown core bringing in fabulous musicians from all corners
of the globe. I was lucky enough to be granted access to
interview some of these amazing artists in addition to having
probably the best time I've ever had a festival.
~ Click
HERE
to read the Modern Mayhem Moment
~ Click
HERE
to read The Men They Couldn't Hang Interview EXCLUSIVE
July 18th, 2008
HEATHER BLUSH AND THE UPPERCUTS host their CALGARY
CD Release party for new album “Vice” at the Ironwood Stage
and Grill.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
July 4th to 12th, 2008
The Calgary Stampede!! ModMay Promotions presents for various
Roots and Country solo artists at the Elements Lounge in the
DELTA BOW VALLEY HOTEL (209 4th Avenue SW) over the course
of the Exhibition. Stop in to the Delta Bow Valley or see the
attached to check out the schedule and catch such awesome
musicians as Greg Cockerill, Billy Manzik & Trina Nestibo.
~ Click
HERE
to view the Schedule
July 3rd, 2008
BARLEY WIK journeys back across the prairies for a
show in Regina at The Club, (New West Concert Series) $10 for
non-members, $8 for members
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
July 2008
ModMay Promotions presents solo artists at the Elements Lounge
in the DELTA BOW VALLEY HOTEL (209 4th Avenue SW) again
through July. Stop in to the Delta Bow Valley or see the
attached to check out the schedule and catch such awesome
musicians as Kaley Kinjo, Juanita Brandt, and pianist Kory
Simon.
~ Click
HERE
for the Schedule
June 27th, 2008
Calgary¹s Jazz Songbird Johanna Sillanpaa plays the world
renowned Montreal Jazz Festival! For more information on this
amazing vocalist check out
www.johannamusic.com
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
- ENGLISH
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
- FRENCH
June 25th to 28th, 2008
SLED ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL takes place in Calgary and ModMay
Promotions will be sponsoring in conjunction with
KERFMUSIC.COM. Get your VIP pass and receive a coupon for
discounted downloads from KerfMusic and contact ModMay
Promotions for a free publicity consultation
anytime!
www.sledisland.com
~ Click
HERE
to view the Postcard
June 26th, 2008
HEATHER BLUSH AND THE UPPERCUTS host their LETHBRIDGE CD
Release Party for their new album “Vice” at The Slice. “Vice
at The Slice” and other shows can be seen in the
press release.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
June 24th to 29th, 2008
Calgary's Jazz Festival takes place at various locations
throughout the city. This years festival line up will knock
your socks off - take a peek at the Modern Mayhem Moment!
~ Click
HERE
to read the Modern Mayhem Moment
~ Click
HERE to read
Johanna Sillanpaa Press Release
June 20th & 21st, 2008
CHRONOGRAPH RECORDS Saxophonist MARK DEJONG release his debut
album The Unknown¹ at BeatNiq Jazz and Social Club.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
June 20th 2008
ModMay Promotions welcomes newest client THE GREG COCKERILL
BAND!! Keep an eye out for CD RELEASE PARTY information soon!
www.gregcockerill.com
June 16th, 2008
Chronograph's HUTCHINSON ANDREW TRIO plays a number
of shows at the Calgary and Montreal Jazz Festivals this
summer. Check out
this chart-climbing trio playing in your area!
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
June 6th, 2008
HEATHER BLUSH AND THE UPPERCUTS host a Release Party for their
new album “Vice” at the Blue Chair Café in EDMONTON, and kick
off their summer tour through BC, Alberta and Ontario. Catch
this group wherever you can and as many times as you can – you
will definitely want to see more.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
June 2008
ModMay Promotions is booking solo artists in at the Elements
Bar in the Delta Bow Valley Hotel (209 4th Avenue SE) – come
on down to the lounge for a cocktail or bite to eat and see
great local artists like Billy Manzik and Kaley Kinjo.
~ Click
HERE
for the Schedule
May 31st, 2008
ModMay Promotions will have a short rambling in local
subculture magazine, Kitschykoo! Come out to the spring issue
release party at ARTSPOT (1040 14th Avenue SW) from
7:00-11:00pm, cash only!
May 29th, 2008
Paula McGuigan and Auto Jansz of Barley Wik combine forces
with indie musician Cheryl Fischer and emotive vocalist Andrea
Routley, to form THE DRAWLS. This new group kick off their
mini tour of BC with cohort PASCALE GOODRICH-BLACK, a
powerful, multi-influenced and talented, solo Canadian
musician.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
May 22nd, 2008
An Evening With Johanna Sillanpaa at BeatNiq Jazz and Social
Club, 811 1st Street SW, Calgary, AB. 8:00pm ~ $15
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
May 14th, 2008
BILLY MANZIK BAND heads to into BC to play various dates in
Enderby, Vancouver, Rossland and Nakusp. Rock your socks off
with this fabulous band!
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
May 8th-10th, 2008
BARLEY WIK continues to the Island to play Courtenay, Victoria
and Chemainus before they pack their gear and head to Florida
for the Florida Federation of Fairs Showcase!
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
May 2nd & 3rd, 2008
BARLEY WIK heads to BC to play at the famed Ashcroft Opera
House for a two night engagement. A unique band at an equally
unique venue, for $20 you get a scrumptious vegetarian dinner
and the show.
www.ashcroftoperahouse.com
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
May 2008
ModMay Promotions is booking solo artists in at the Elements
Bar in the Delta Bow Valley Hotel (209 4th Avenue SE) – come
on down to the lounge for a cocktail or bite to eat and see
great local artists like Billy Manzik and Kaley Kinjo.
~ Click
HERE
for the Schedule
April 19th, 2008
See WILL CRAMER AND THE BULLIES OF BASIN STREET at their CD
Release Party at the Blue Chair Café in Edmonton on April 19th
(www.bluechair.ca)
Look for details on the
ModMay Promotions Facebook Group.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
April 18th, 2008
BARLEY WIK stops by the Didsbury Elks Hall for a special show
presented by the Mountain View Music Festival.
April 17th, 2008
BARLEY WIK continues their tour of Alberta at the Ironwood
Stage and Grill, one of the best places for live music in
Calgary! $10 at the door, the show starts at 8:00pm. (403)
269-5581 for reservations. See ModMay Promotions on Facebook
for more info. Lots more Barley Wik tour dates at
www.barleywik.com
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
April 10th, 2008
The fabulous BARLEY WIK plays the Blue Chair Cafe in Edmonton
as part of a western Canadian Tour. You need to see these gals
play - they will blow your mind. $15 advance/$17 door/8:00pm
show (www.bluechair.ca)
Reservations recommended at (780) 989-2861. Check out
www.barleywik.com for more tour dates
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
April 5th, 2008
Junofest at BeatNiq continues with the TYLER HORNBY QUARTET.
Come out and see this fabulous group perform!
April 4th, 2008
Calgary's SINISTRIO - recently #1 on the charts in Ottawa
(CHUO), play JUNOFEST at BeatNiq Jazz and Social Club. Make
this show your Junofest touring destination.
April 4th, 2008
Come out to the Thirsty Dog Pub (6219 Centre Street NW) to see
the PLAID TONGUED DEVILS perform during Calgary’s Junofest
weekend! Show Starts at 10:00pm, look for details on the
ModMay Promotions Facebook Group.
April 3rd – 5th, 2008
Enjoy some of Calgary’s Best Solo Artists performing at the
Delta Bow Valley Hotel Lounge (209 – 4th Avenue SE) throughout
the day and evening on Juno weekend.
CLICK
HERE TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE (Adobe PDF)
THURSDAY, APRIL 3rd:
4-6pm: Joal Kamps
6-8pm: Karen Thirwall
8-10pm: Kevin Ryan
10-12pm: Kaley Kinjo
FRIDAY, APRIL 4th:
12-2pm: Billy Manzik
4-6pm: Kaley Kinjo
6-8pm: Kevin Ryan
8-10pm: Cort Delano
SATURDAY APRIL 5th:
12-2pm: Joal Kamps
2-4pm: TBA
4-6pm: Billy Manzik
6-8pm: Cort Delano
8-10pm: Kevin Ryan
10-12pm: Alanna Clarke
See the
ModMay Promotions Facebook Group for more details.
March 29th, 2008
BILLY MANZIK plays the Ironwood Stage and Grill. Look for
details on the
ModMay Promotions Facebook Group.
March 10th, 2008
Richie Pollack selected as Calgary's Harmonica Player of the
Year
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
March 8th, 2008
Calgary Jazz Musician ALLISTAIR ELLIOTT wins Smooth Jazz
Award.
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
March 7th, 2008
Calgary Jazz Musician ALLISTAIR ELLIOTT will be performing at
the Smooth Jazz Awards in Mississauga, ON. Allistair is also
nominated for both Best Wind Instrumentalist (Trumpet) and
Best Vocalist alongside such well-known jazz artists as
Michael Buble and Alfie Zappacosta.
February 25th, 2008
Check out
www.musicliveshere.ca, a great source for event
information, links, and artist profiles including the
KERFMUSIC Artist of the Week featured until the 2008 Junofest
weekend!
February 15th, 2008
ModMayPromotions welcomes new client Will Cramer and the
Bullies of Basin Street. Get their swingin’ new album
“Desolation Rag” on
KerfMusic.com exclusively!
February 1st, 2008
KerfMusic.com a unique music download store!
~ Click
HERE to read the Official Press Release
February 1st, 2008
Join the ModMay Promotions Facebook Group to keep up with
what's going on in Calgary’s thriving music scene and hear
about ModMay clients.
January 20th, 2008
ModMay Promotions on behalf of
KerfMusic.com is working to
provide exposure to the many talented Indie musicians within
Calgary and the area. Through
www.musicliveshere.ca, Kerf will
showcase an “Artist of the Week” beginning January 24th and
revolving every Thursday until Calgary’s Juno weekend! Check
out the link to Music Lives Here for information on some of
the city’s favorite Indie musicians of almost any genre, their
event listings and purchasing their albums through
www.kerfmusic.com. Additional information on Kerfmusic can be
found on the Client page, sign up for free and get a your
favorite indie music at an unbeatable price. The weekly
showcase runs until April 2, but check back to see if your
favorite local talent is being featured in the upcoming weeks!
January 20th, 2008
ModMay is doing light bookings and publicity for the well
known Calgary band the Plaid Tongued Devils! Get in touch if
you are interested in having them play at your venue. See the
clients page for more info.
January 20th, 2008
ModMay is pleased to announce being chosen as the publicist
for Chronograph Records, and their roster. Check them out at
www.chronographrecords.com
January 19th, 2008
ModMay Promotions Goes Live! Welcome to the new site! I’m
excited you are here checking in and invite you to check back
often to see what's going on in the world of ModMay Promotions
and get in touch with yours truly. I’m here to help you get
the word out and get noticed, there’s no project too big or
small.
Drop me a line.
~ Joelle May
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