Canadian Musician articles from July 2010

Canadian Musician archives from July 2010

What not to do at a gig: a cautionary tale.(IndieInsider)(Column)
July 1, 2010... A few weeks ago, an unexpected message from a gentleman named Dustin Jones popped up in my inbox. The e-mail contained a story idea rooted in a rather "unfortunate" experience that plagued Dustin and his band, Dustin Jones and the Rising Tide,...

New digs for SaskMusic.(Changes)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... SaskMusic, the Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association, recently took over some new digs--both physically and online. The association's new office is located at 210 -2300 Dewdney Ave. in Regina. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SaskMusic's new...

Edmonton welcomes inaugural SOS Fest.(Changes)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... SOS Fest 2010 will run in the heart of Edmonton's Old Strathcona live music district from July 9-11, 2010. The event will support the Alberta Music Education Foundation to strengthen Edmonton's local live music scene, as well as War Child...

Five-Star's Big Beat returns to Toronto.(Changes)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... The sound of drums will rumble across North America once again on Sunday, November 7, 2010, as 15 Five-Star drum retailers, including Toronto's Just Drums, participate in The Big Beat and raise money for worthwhile causes. Last year's Big Beat...

Artists enjoy the JUNO effect.(Changes)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Performers from the 2010 Juno Awards have enjoyed the benefits of what's been dubbed The JUNO effect, seeing music sales and digital downloads increase by as much as 444 per cent after the event. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With an average...

"Wavin' Flag" raises over $1 million for Haiti.(Changes)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Young Artists For Haiti's version of K'naan's inspirational "Wavin' Flag" has surpassed the $1 million dollar mark in funds raised for Haitian relief. The track, which features over 50 popular Canadian recording artists, has additionally topped...

Canadian DJ Show announces 2nd annual event.(Changes)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... The second annual edition of the Canadian DJ Show is set to take place in Mississauga, ON at the Delta Meadowvale from September 19-20, 2010. The show will build on last year's installment, providing a trade event for industry professionals and...

Honey Jam ready to take over T.O.(Changes)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... PhemPhat's Honey Jam 2010 Artist Showcase will be taking place at Toronto's Mod Club Theatre on Sunday, August 15, 2010. The all-female showcase kicks off at 8 p.m., with proceeds from ticket sales supporting YWCA Toronto's programs for women...

Ableton challenges students to get creative.(Changes)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... The Ableton Summer Music Challenge invites music students to get creative with their music over summer vacation and perhaps help their school in the process. Students under 18 can upload their tracks, and then share them with friends via their...

Events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2010... * TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival Halifax Halifax, NS July 9-17, 2010 www.jazzeast.com * 2010 NPM National Convention Detroit, MI July 12-16, 2010 240-247-3000, FAX 240-247-3001 npmsing@npm.org, www.npm.org *...

Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage piano.(RoadTest)(Product/service evaluation)
July 1, 2010... If the past ten years are anything to go by, this is the age of the vintage keyboard enthusiast. It wasn't too long ago that anyone on a quest for the classic tones of decades past had two options. The first was to pay top dollar for...

Eight random rules for the road.(BASS)
July 1, 2010... One could slap like Flea, run like Matt Freeman, or just be all around amazing like Sir Paul, but it isn't going to do you any good if you're not well-equipped to take your show on the road. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The following is a...

Working with cliches: part 1.(PERCUSSION)
July 1, 2010... In the course of our musical careers we all have periods where we feel we are "always playing the same thing." Here are some methods for breaking out of our cliches as well as looking at them with a fresh perspective. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Trikala techniques for jazz improvisation.(WOODWINDS)
July 1, 2010... As I write this, snow is falling outside my hotel room window in Bergen, Norway. Sometimes it falls in individual flakes, other times it slides off the roof in clumps. The pleasant, asymmetrical quality of its falling is rather musical, and...

Johnny Reid.
July 1, 2010... At a time when record sales are not what they once were, Scottish-born, Canadian-grown Johnny Reid has reached an exceptional level of success as a multi-platinum selling domestic recording artist. He's embraced by radio and fans with equal...

Keep mastering in mind.(RECORDING)
July 1, 2010... Mastering is the crucial step that bridges the gap between the mix in the studio and your favourite songs on your iPod or CDs in your car. Keeping that process in mind early on can make a big difference in your recordings. Often compared to...

Gibson John Hiatt J-45 acoustic guitar.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... With songs that have been recorded and performed by Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Keith Urban, and many others, Gibson Acoustic has released the John Hiatt custom-appointed guitar dubbed the J-45. With the lines of the J-45...

AER Alpha Plus acoustic amp.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Audio Electric Research (AER) has recently begun shipping the Alpha Plus acoustic amplifier in North America. Based on the Alpha, the smallest and simplest acoustic amp in the AER range, the Alpha Plus incorporates a bigger cabinet and...

Novation Nocturn 25- & 49-key keyboard.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Novation has taken its Nocturn controller and added a Fatar keyboard, eight drum pads, and transport controls which transform Nocturn into a full control solution for DAWs and plug-ins. It comes available in 25- and 49-key versions. It still...

Image Line Drumaxx percussion modeling instrument.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Image Line Software, a developer of audio production software, has released its newest VSTi/AU plug-in for percussion modeling, called Drumaxx. Drumaxx is a virtual instrument that gives total control of 16 physically modeled drums. Each drum...

Deering banjo Kavanjo acoustic/electric pickup.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Deering now has an easy-to-install pickup, called the Kavanjo. Installing the pick-up turn a 4-, 5-, or 6-string banjo into an acoustic/electric model. The new Deering Kavanjo pickup is a method of achieving a balanced sound when amplifying a...

Framus Diablo Progressive & Progressive X guitars.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Framus has introduced two brand new additions to its Diablo line with the Progressive and Progressive X axes. Wood choice, hardware, and pickups were selected with the hard and heavy player in mind. The axes boast mahogany bodies for a fat...

Hercules DJ Console Mk4.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Built for mobile DJing, the DJ Console Mk4 features a modern design with a thinner but wider body than the previous model, the DJ Console Mk2. The metallic-coloured surface top with a see-through plate and new body provides a comfortable mixing...

Levy's famous destination guitar straps.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Levy's Leathers Ltd. has expanded its popular Urban Prints guitar strap line for 2010 with six famous destination-based original printing designs, including models inspired by Las Vegas, Tokyo, London, New York, and more. This model uses a...

Ampeg Heritage Series bass amps.(HotGear)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Ampeg has announced a new line of heads and cabs that are designed and assembled in the US. The all-new Ampeg Heritage SVT-CL, Heritage SVT-810E, and Heritage SVT-410HLF offer some upgrades, including high-end tubes and custom US-made drivers....

Jamie P.(ShowCase)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Where: Toronto What: Hip-Hop/Rap Visit: www.hiphopdropouts.com Jamie P. might not have a clever name, but don't let that fool you. The hip-hop MC has been honing his Graft since high school, when he was freestyling in the hallways. His...

Domestic Crisis Group.(ShowCase)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Where: Montreal What: Pop/acoustic Visit: www.domesticcrisisgroup.com Woah, where did this come from? Domestic Crisis Group describe themselves as having a "great songwriting front" with "lyrics relevant to domestic drama that all...