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Jeremy Fisher Announces 2009 Tour Dates

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:39:00 +0000

Juno-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter, Jeremy Fisher, will be hitting the road in the new year to continue to promote his debut album Back Porch Spirituals. “This tour is going to be an interesting change for me. I’m excited for the focus of my performances to be on the songs that helped get my start in this industry. I feel like I’m able to get back to my roots as a musician and I really can’t wait to perform live and be on the road again!” says Fisher.

Here’s the track list:

The Devil Found A Friend In Me
Ain’t Got Nothin’ But Plenty Of Time
Jolly Roger
Kiss The Moon
You, Me, And The Sunshine
Twister
Saddle Up The Horse
Marengo, Saskatchewan
Song For Robert Zimmerman
Safe And Sound

Here are the Canadian tour dates (with Hannah Georgas):

January 24 – Victoria, Metro Studio
January 28 – Vancouver, St. James Church
January 30 – Calgary, The Gateway
January 31 – Edmonton, Horowitz Theatre
February 1 – Winnipeg, Park Theatre
February 5 – London, London Music Hall
February 6 – Waterloo, University of Waterloo
February 7 – Toronto, MOD Club
February 8 – Wakefield, Blacksheep Inn
February 11 – Halifax, Seahorse Tavern

To learn more about Jeremy, visit his official website, MySpace profile or pick up goodies at his store!

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Hannah Georgas Album Release and 2009 Tour Dates

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:25:26 +0000

Hannah Georgas will be releasing her debut album The Beat Stuff on January 27, 2009 and will be embarking on a cross-Canada tour with Jeremy Fisher to kick things off.

The Vancouver native recently won the Music BC Songbird West Singer/Songwriter Competition for 2008 with the title track from the album and, I’ve got to say that judging from what I’ve heard on her MySpace profile, I’m really intrigued and impressed. I’m a real fan of the American indie star, Meiko, and Hannah really reminds me of her. Hannah’s MySpace music player features the tracks “Mama’s Boy,” “Let’s Talk,” “The Beat Stuff,” “The National” and “All I Need.” Every single one of them is really good and I love the purity and honesty displayed in her lyrics and vocals. Really nice!

Hannah got quite a year planned. Not only is she releasing her first album and going on tour, she’s also slated to perform at New Songs, New Voices as well as at the Winter Olympics Cultural Olympiad.

Here’s the track list for The Beat Stuff:

Lets Talk
The Beat Stuff
Mamas Boy
The National
All I Need
Gabriella

Here are the Canadian tour dates (with Jeremy Fisher):

January 24 – Victoria, Metro Studio
January 28 – Vancouver, St. James Church
January 30 – Calgary, The Gateway
January 31 – Edmonton, Horowitz Theatre
February 1 – Winnipeg, Park Theatre
February 5 – London, London Music Hall
February 6 – Waterloo, University of Waterloo
February 7 – Toronto, MOD Club
February 8 – Wakefield, Blacksheep Inn
February 11 – Halifax, Seahorse Tavern

If Hannah is performing in a city near you, I would really recommend going out to see her because I think you’ll be witnessing the birth of a great new Canadian artist. I see huge potential and I hope that 2009 is Hannah’s year!

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Michael Bublé Can’t Live Without Music or Hockey

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:08:41 +0000

Canadian crooner, Michael Bublé, recently told the Vancouver Sun that he can’t live without music or hockey” when discussing the announcement that he has become a minority-owner of the WHL Giants junior hockey team alongside Ron Toigo, Pat Quinn and the great Gordie Howe.

The singer, who told an Australian television show that he wanted to be a hockey player growing up, has lofty goals for himself – he eventually wants to own the Vancouver Canucks NHL hockey team: “My goal, and it might be a ridiculously silly goal, is that I would love to own the Canucks one day as well. I have a lot of work to do but, you know, you dream, right? You set ’em high and if you don’t make it, you still land pretty close to where you want. This is a huge start for me.”

I think it’s really exciting when someone gets to do something they’ve wanted for their whole lives. He may not ever be a hockey player but he can sing the national anthem at the games of the team he owns! That’s pretty awesome!

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Dr. Dre on Remix of Kardinal Offishall’s "Set it Off"

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:24:01 +0000

Kardinal Offishall’s “Set it Off” was already a hit but new life has been breathed into the hot track with the remix featuring raps by Dr. Dre and Clipse’s Pusha-T.

According to Chart Attack, the remix was supposed to be released earlier this year but was pushed back along with Dre’s long-awaited album Detox.

You can listen to the song here:

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Christmas in Canada: Ginette Reno "Traineau"

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:32:41 +0000

Today’s Christmas in Canada song is Quebec singer, Ginette Reno’s, rendition of "Traineau" which is the French version of "Sleigh Ride." It is my favorite Christmas carol and Reno’s is my favorite version (I’m not even sure I know all the words in English!).

Her voice is rich, as usual, and the arrangement ranges from downright traditional to swinging and jazzy. This was the best video I could find (just ignore that clanking from the horse-drawn carriage at the beginning – what were they thinking?).

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Christmas in Canada: Celine Dion "These Are Special Times"

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:45:29 +0000

Who wouldn’t want to own a Christmas album by Canadian superstar, Celine Dion? These Are Special Times (1998) was a great collection of holiday tunes and, although it’s a little dated, it’s still a really good Christmas album and includes goodies like "O Holy Night" and other classics but also introduced me to songs like "Another Year Has Gone By" and "The Prayer" (her duet with Andrea Bocelli).

It really is an elegant, low-key and, of course, exquisitely well-sung album. If you don’t already have it, consider picking up a copy!

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Michael Bublé Still Loves Emily Blunt

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:25:15 +0000

Canadian crooner, Michael Bublé, had some nice things to say about his ex-girlfriend, Emily Blunt. He told People magazine: "I will always love her. We’re still friends." Blunt and Bublé broke up this past July – they had been dating since 2005. She has now moved on to dating John Krasinki who stars on NBC’s The Office. Ever-the-gentleman, Bublé said wished Emily well in her new relationship adding, "I love that guy in The Office. He’s great."

So, is the pouty-lipped cutie spending his holiday season alone? Not a chance. He said that he is "dating right now." Sigh…

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Christmas in Canada: Theo Tams "Christmas Dream"

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:09:34 +0000

Have you heard the two Christmas songs Canadian Idol winner, Theo Tams, has released on iTunes. Right now, you can download either "Christmas Dream" or "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)." The latter is a remake of a holiday classic but "Christmas Dream" was co-written by Tams and I think it’s beautiful! I don’t often add any of these "new" carols to my collection since I like the oldies but this one is definitely going on my playlist! You can listen to it on the CHUM FM website.

As an added bonus, when you download "Christmas Dream" on iTunes, Sony Music Canada will be donating 100% of the net receipts from sales made between November 25 and December 31, 2008 to Free The Children, Theo’s charity of choice. Happy Holidays!

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Christmas in Canada: Michael Bublé "Let it Snow"

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:56:02 +0000

Are you a Michael Bublé fan? It’s hard not to love him – those eyes, those lips and that voice that sounds like it was dipped in honey. I love his jazz-infused vocals and they are even better set to holiday classics.

On his Christmas EP, Let it Snow, he tackles some of my very favourites including the title track, "Let it Snow," "The Christmas Song," "Grown-Up Christmas," "I’ll Be Home For Christmas" and "White Christmas."

Celebrate Christmas with Michael Bublé, one of Canada’s smoothest singers. I certainly plan to!

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Celine Dion is Too Busy to Write New Songs

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:43:23 +0000

Didn’t Celine Dion just come out with a new album? Apparently, she feels she’s taking too long with a follow up to 2007’s Taking Chances (she’s still on tour for this album until February 2009!) and has offered an explanation for the lack of new material:

I wish I could write songs. I have a lot of ideas. A tune will come into my head and sometimes a lyric, but I never really sit down and try to make something from it. It’s just for me. And I think I’m too busy anyway."

No rush, Celine, really. Take a breather – recover from being in Las Vegas for a million years and then going on a year-long tour – and come back refreshed and ready to give us some really good music. You know, like the stuff you used to sing?

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