Canadian Musician articles from November 2006

Canadian Musician archives from November 2006

Treating your band like a business.(IndieInsider)
November 1, 2006... You and your band have mastered all of your songs and you feel that you're ready to venture out into the professional world of the music industry. It's time to get serious. Band Manager RJ Guha, of Kindling Music/The Management Trust, gives...

Humber college preps for recording studio & offers new program.(Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has recently announced that it is building a new state-of-the-art professional recording studio for the Humber Music department, set to open in August 2007. It is also offering a music...

Soul drums presents Toronto drumming event.
November 1, 2006... Soul Drums Ltd., is working in conjunction with its co-sponsors, Sonor Drums Canada, Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Contemporanea to present a drumming event of rhythmic intensity on Monday, Nov. 13, at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Drummer,...

ACCF added to Canada Council program.(Artists and Community Collaboration Fund, )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The Canada Council for the Arts is strengthening the effort to bring professional artists and the community together to create a stronger presence by making the Artists and Community Collaboration Fund (ACCF) a permanent program. The...

Gibson Guitars launches online Guitar Lessons.(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Manufacturer of musical instruments, Gibson Guitars, has recently launched Gibson Guitar Lessons, an online learning environment. Some of the world's greatest musicians are featured as they give tips, tricks, and advice. [ILLUSTRATION...

X-PLOSIVE Entertainment's 1st Annual Showcase.(Changes)
November 1, 2006... X-PLOSIVE Entertainment is holding its 1st Annual Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Reilley's 3rd floor on 350 Yonge St., Toronto, ON. The show is designed to enhance communication and networking between music professionals and the metal...

TMX 2006 a huge success.(Changes)
November 1, 2006... The 2nd Annual Toronto Music Expo (TMX) show was recently held at International Centre and featured 60 exhibitors, 14 performing acts, and over 20 enlightening seminars. It was held on Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, and is set for next year from Oct....

Roland Rhythm Experience hits TMX.(Changes)
November 1, 2006... Roland Canada recently presented the Roland Rhythm Experience at the 2nd Annual Toronto Music Expo (TMX) in Toronto, ON from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. The demonstration area provided the opportunity for attendees to try out a total of 100 Roland...

Events.
November 1, 2006... * Soul Drums Drumming Event Toronto, ON November 13, 2006 (416) 225-5292, (800) 305-7685 sales@souldrums.com, www.souldrums.com * Midwest Clinic 60th Annual Conference Chicago, IL December 19-23, 2006 ...

Fostex PM.04 monitors.(RoadTest)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2006... In the production/engineering of music, the final and most vital link in the chain is the pair of speakers that reproduce the recording. Without detailed and accurate speakers every prior step in the process becomes jeopardized. It's common...

Mackie Onyx Satellite.(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2006... There are a lot of choices when it comes to USB and FireWire mic preamps these days; the price points vary from amazingly inexpensive, with all the quality of something that should be sold at Radio Shack (as they no longer exist in Canada...

Cakewalk Dimension Pro.(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2006... I can no longer remember when the first virtual sampler came to my attention. It was probably the EXS 24 that Emagic sold as an add-on to Logic 4 or 5, way back at the turn of the century. A lot has changed in six years. Almost every company...

"Prelude to a kiss" Part 2.(GUITAR)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... In the August/September issue of CM, I discussed some different approaches that jazz musicians can take when interpreting a melody. By way of illustration, I used my own take on Duke Ellington's "Prelude To A Kiss," which I recorded with the...

Speaking out from deep in the mix.(KEYBOARDS)
November 1, 2006... So dark, so cold, so very lonely... There's nothing less satisfying than writing what you think is a tasty string arrangement or a kick ass lead and having it end up under a heap of guitars, deep in the mix, so drenched in effects you...

First time buyer: Part two.(BASS)
November 1, 2006... Last issue I talked about price ranges, models and brands, styles of music and the benefit of experience when checking out that first bass. Here are a few more things to consider: Searching/Ordering/Buying Online The Internet is a...

Drumming, martial arts and weight training.(PERCUSSION)
November 1, 2006... There are many different ways available to improve your drumming. Obvious ways include private lessons, schools, working through different books and methods, studying various techniques, and working on your individual style. Many gifted and...

Developing superior time.(WOODWINDS)
November 1, 2006... In today's vast digital music marketplace, there are still plenty of opportunities to develop, record, and perform your music. The competition is still as fierce as ever, and it takes some creativity to get heard or noticed. But there is...

Reflections.(BRASS)
November 1, 2006... Ahhh... as I look back on a life well-lived... Just kidding. This article doesn't deal with those kinds of reflections, though I have a few. I'm referring here to glass reflections, namely mirrors. In a recent article I touched on the...

Mac vs. PC.(DIGITAL MUSIC)
November 1, 2006... It seemed like the PC vs. Mac war was finally starting to cool down, especially as the hardware platforms became more similar, but then along came these "Mac" commercials... and it all starts again. Normally, I try to write about some kind...

Hoarseness: the top causes & how to avoid it, Part 2.(VOCALS)
November 1, 2006... Cause #3 -- Smoking, Alcohol and Coffee Smoking, alcohol, and coffee all do the same thing to the body--they dehydrate it. In order to function optimally, the vocal cords need a certain amount of lubrication. When the body is dehydrated,...

The 'Magic' is back: Swollen Members say it like it's their first line.(Black Magic, album, rap music group)
November 1, 2006... "With MCs, it's all about breath control. In our case, we've got to be able to jump up and down onstage, crowd-surf while still rapping, climb over barricades and run all around, and still be on point," says Prevail, one of two MCs in...

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings.(music group)(Interview)
November 1, 2006... Ten years and four albums on, you might forgive a band for being at each other's throats occasionally. At the very least you'd expect some of the excitement to have dimmed, but not for Blackie And The Rodeo Kings (BARK). Originally conceived...

Tom Cochrane's sacred trust: Canadian vet returns with No Stranger after eight years.(Interview)
November 1, 2006... there is some truth to the title of Tom Cochrane's new album, No Stranger. Few Canadians wouldn't be familiar with the rock musician whose career spans more than 25 years and is one of the 13 domestic artists to earn a diamond certification...

Creatures of habit: percussion discussion 2006.
November 1, 2006... Habit: an attachment to a pattern of behavior. Does this definition have any relevancy when describing drummers in general? Sort of. Judging by the variety of answers from this year's artists I have my theories and you will have yours, no...

Personification--where songs come to life.(WRITING)
November 1, 2006... I first became aware of personification when I was just a little kid and my kindergarten teacher sang "I'm A Little Teapot." Linderman family folklore, which I must warn you has so far proven to be mostly apocryphal, claims that I made a big...

Recording Q & A.(RECORDING)
November 1, 2006... The cost of recording an album has dropped in many ways (DAWs, home recording). How do you feel this has affected the quality of albums? I think the easiest thing would be to bemoan the vast sea of mediocrity that affordable home...

Self-mixing onstage monitors.(LIVESOUND)(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2006... Recent innovations make it easier than ever for musicians to create their own monitor mixes when performing live. Here's a brief overview of new monitor mixing technology that puts the power into the performer's hands at affordable prices....

My definition of the music business: artistic creative invention + making money for a corporate enterprise.(BUSINESS)
November 1, 2006... Personal gratification, being recognized, making a statement, beating the odds--the list of why we all wanna be rock stars can go on forever. The music business can attach a whole other list of priorities to yours: you have to write us a hit...

RODE Podcaster.(HotGear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... RODE Microphones has recently released a new USB dynamic microphone that is specifically suited for voice, the Podcaster. This mic features unparalleled A/D converters so it can be plugged into any computer with just the USB cable, no...

MTD Kingston Artist Bass.(HotGear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... MTD has added another bass guitar to its Kingston Series, the Kingston Artist Bass, which gives the player an aggressive sound with its large pole, dual humbucking pickups that were popular in the '70s and '80s. The Kingston Artist Bass...

Framus Monterey.(HotGear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Framus Guitars has recently released a new addition to its Mayfield Series of electric guitars, the Monterey, named after the California city. With a unique "California" high gloss finish, the Monterey is constructed with an American...

Nordstrand pickups.(HotGear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Manufacturer of custom bass guitars, Carey Nordstrand, has recently released a new line of Nordstrand pickups that feature a programmable winding machine. These pickups feature a simulated hand wind pattern that provides lower resonant...

Sounds Simple: Basic and Advanced Audio Instruction.(Video recording review)
November 1, 2006... A new two-part DVD that gives practical information on how to attain the best sound that you need has recently been released, Sounds Simple: Basic & Advanced Audio Instruction. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The first part of the training is...

Classic MIDI Works CMK-2 keyboard.(HotGear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-manual MIDI keyboard stacks, Classic MIDI Works has recently released the new CMK-2 keyboard, with tracker-touch and 20 programmable pistons per keyboard. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ideal for the organ...

Rico Reserve B[TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII] clarinet reeds.(HotGear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Rico Reeds has released a new reed that is made of lower-internode cane, the Reserve reeds, designed for clarinets. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The lower-internode cane is the highest-density cane available and only the lower section of...

Peavey Penta 212 tube combo amp.(HotGear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Peavey has released a new single-channel tube combo guitar amplifier, the Penta 212. The Penta 212 is a 70 W RMS to 16, 8 or 4 ohms (switchable) amp that reconfigures a single amplifier channel for five different gain/EQ voicings. It...

Mapex Black Panther G2 Tribal Snare.(HotGear)
November 1, 2006... Mapex Drums has built upon its 2005 Dynamic Snare design with the Black Panther G2 Dynamic Tribal Snare Drum. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This drum features round bearing edges that provide bright attacks at higher volumes, Hard-hitting...

Korg KP3 KAOSS pad.(HotGear)
November 1, 2006... The latest addition to the KAOSS series had been released by Korg, the KP3 Dynamic Effect/Sampler. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The KP3 gives creativity to DJs, musicians, and producers. It features new effects, synth sounds, enhanced...

Madviolet.(ShowCase)
November 1, 2006... Who: Madviolet Where: Toronto What: a beautiful blend Contact: www.madviolet.com; www.myspace.com/madvioletmusic; publicist: James Monaco (416) 686-3395 or jamesmonaco@sympatico.ca [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Brenley...

Rides Again.(ShowCase)
November 1, 2006... Who: Rides Again Where: Oshawa, ON What: stop searching and listen Contact: Garry Francis at Prizefighter Management Group (416) 714 3391; www.prizefightermanagement.com; www.ridesagainmusic.com; www.myspace.com/ridesagain...

Dustin Bentall.(ShowCase)
November 1, 2006... Who: Dustin Bentall Where: Vancouver What: dusty trails Contact: www.dustinbentall.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 23-year-old son of Barney Bentall, who himself came out with an album this summer after a lengthy...