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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: | August 18, 2009 |
| BARNEY BENTALL HITS THE ROAD AND RELEASES SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM | |
The Inside Passage was written primarily in Calgary during the spring and summer 2008 then later recorded and produced by Johnny Ellis at his Nashcroft Studios. “I was touring at the time and there was a period of two weeks between shows. I could feel songs brewing from within “, explains Bentall. He enlisted in a stellar cast of musicians that were both brilliant players and friends. “The musicians all loved the place; we slept there and ate out of the garden. We would play and sing looking out at the ever changing desert hills”.
Bentall has released five studio albums which have all reached gold or platinum status in Canada. In 2007 after the release of Gift Horse (True North Records), Bentall began to tour with a variety of musicians as a way to help raise funds for residents in need, in the downtown eastside of Vancouver, thus calling themselves The Grand Caribou Opry.
This fall you can catch Bentall on stage with The Legendary Hearts, The Grand Caribou Opry and True North Concerts new series The Canadian Songbook, four of Canada's most acclaimed songwriters on one stage sharing songs and stories in a special intimate acoustic concert including Murray McLauchlan, Catherine MacLellan and Nathan Rogers.
Tour Dates:
| October | 15 | Fredericton NB | Playhouse Theatre | Canadian Songbook |
| October | 16 | Summerside PEI | Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre | Canadian Songbook |
| October | 17 | Saint John NB | Louis Vermeersch Theatre | Canadian Songbook |
| October | 18 | Saint John NB | CEC Auditorium | Canadian Songbook |
| October | 20 | Halifax NS | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium | Canadian Songbook |
| October | 22 | Glace Bay NS | Savoy Theatre | Canadian Songbook |
| October | 23 | Port Hawkesbury NS | SAERC Auditorium | Canadian Songbook |
| October | 24 | Moncton NB | Capitol Theatre | Canadian Songbook |
Weblinks:
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For publicity inquiries, product request or interview opportunities, please contact Jessica Moore at True North Records Jessica@truenorthrecords.com 905 278 8883 ext 234.
Hello, folks. Here is the news this week. In this edition:
- Opening for Johnny Winter
- Newmarket Jazz and Blues Festival – Featuring Julian Fauth and Harrison Kennedy
- Guelph Ribfest
- Julian Fauth on the Radio
- Julian Fauth’s Gigs This Week
- How to Book Julian Fauth
OPENING FOR JOHNNY WINTER
JULIAN FAUTH and DAVID ROTUNDO will be in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Saturday night at Peter’s Players opening for the legendary JOHHNY WINTER. Anybody who has experienced that duo, with Julian on keyboard, David on harmonica and both sharing the vocals, will understand what a dynamic act they put together. How appropriate to be opening for one of the greatest blues guitarists. Sorry, though, folks, the show was sold out long ago.
FYI, JULIAN FAUTH and DAVID ROTUNDO will be reprising their performance in September at the
Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
NEWMARKET JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL – FEATURING JULIAN FAUTH AND HARRISON KENNEDY
You can hear a great one-two show at the Newmarket Jazz and Blues Festival on Wednesday, August 26. Electro-Fi recording artists JULIAN FAUTH and HARRISON KENNEDY open the festival with Harrison on at 7:00 PM and Julian and his band following at 8:00. The Festival is presented by the Town of Newmarket. It runs from August 26 to August 29, and all concerts are free. You can get there quickly from Toronto by taking Hwy 404 north to Davis Drive, west along Davis to Prospect Street, south on Prospect to Timothy Street and then west on Timothy, and that will take you to Market Square where the music is.
GUELPH RIBFEST
Then on Friday, August 28, you folks out Guelph-Kitchener way can catch JULIAN FAUTH at the Guelph Ribfest, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium. The Ribfest takes place at Riverside Park. Get directions at http://www.ribfestguelph.com/directions.cfm. Julian’s performance runs from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
JULIAN FAUTH ON THE RADIO
Thank you to all the radio programs playing JULIAN FAUTH’s music. Here are some of the shows that have featured his stuff recently:
The Coast 95.5 FM in Kincardine, Ontario – hosted by Rob MacLeod – www.thecoastfm.ca.
Blues Boogie & Bop 92.5 FM in Kamloops BC – hosted by Vince Almond – www.thex.ca.
And again major thanks to Jaymz Bee of Jazz FM, 91.1 FM in Toronto. Jaymz‘ show airs 7:00 to 9:00 AM.
JULIAN FAUTH’S GIGS FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS
Thursday, August 20 – Fifth Grill, 221 Richmond Street West, Toronto, 416-979-3005, 7:00 to 11:00 PM
Friday, August. 21 – Statlers, 487 Church Street, Toronto, 416-962-1209
Saturday, August. 22 – Peter’s Players – 830 Muskoka Rd. S. Gravenhurst, Ontario, 705-687-2117 – with David Rotundo opening for Johnny Winter.
Tuesday, August 25 – Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles, Toronto, 416-588-2930, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, August 26 – Newmarket Jazz and Blues Festival, Newmarket, Ontario, 8:00 PM but get there in time to catch Harrison Kennedy at 7:00.
Friday, August 28 – Guelph Ribfest at Riverside Park in Guelph, Ontario, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Saturday, Aug. 29 – Axis Gallery and Grill, 3048 Dundas Street West, Toronto, 416-604-3333, noon to 3:00 PM
Sunday, August 30 – Axis Gallery and Grill, 3048 Dundas Street West, Toronto, 416-604-3333, noon to 3:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1 – Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles, Toronto, 416-588-2930, 9:00 PM
Thursday, September 3 – Fifth Grill, 221 Richmond Street West, Toronto, 416-979-3005, 7:00 to 11:00 PM
Friday, September 4 – Grossman’s Tavern, 379 Spadina Avenue, 416-977-7000, 10:00 PM
Saturday, September 5 – Axis Gallery and Grill, 3048 Dundas Street West, Toronto, 416-604-3333, noon to 3:00 PM
and Harlem Restaurant, 67 Richmond Street East, Toronto, 416-368-1920, 7:00 to 11:00 PM
Sunday, August 30 – Axis Gallery and Grill, 3048 Dundas Street West, Toronto, 416-604-3333, noon to 3:00 PM
HOW TO BOOK JULIAN FAUTH
To book JULIAN FAUTH contact John Allen at 1-416-769-2272, by emailing wexfordmusic@gmail.com, or by responding to this newsletter with your inquiry. I will return your phone call or email promptly.
Bye for now,
John
NORWAY’S BIGBANG CONFIRM SECOND FULL-LENGTH U.S. RELEASE EDENDALE ON OGLIO RECORDS / GRAND SPORT RECORDS FOR NOVEMBER 2 2008’s From Acid to Zen Was Called an ‘…Instant greatest-hits record’ According to Rolling Stone |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 19, 2009) – Norway’s Bigbang (http://thebigbangweb.com/) has confirmed the first official U.S. studio release Edendale November 2 on Oglio Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label via the band’s own imprint, Grand Sport. Released internationally earlier this year to stellar sales and critical acclaim, the U.S. version of Edendale, includes three new exclusive tracks. Tour dates will be announced shortly.
Bigbang has been dubbed “Norway’s Greatest Live Band” and is major force in the Norwegian music scene. During the past two years, the band has spent time focusing on the American market. Based in California, they criss-crossed the country playing intimate gigs and promoting their North American debut, 2008’s From Acid to Zen. The album was very well received and resulted in great reviews; among others, from Rolling Stone Magazine’s editor David Fricke: “It’s a shotgun buffet, like those early U.S. LPs by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones that combined album tracks and singles from unrelated sessions, and it succeeds the same way: like an instant greatest-hits record.”
The new record has strong ties to Bigbang’s adopted home in California. Front man and founder Øystein Greni explains: “The area of Los Angeles today known as Echo Park/Silverlake used to be called Edendale around the time when the silent movie industry took off. Charlie Chaplin’s studio - now a storage place - is on my block, and Walt Disney’s first film studio was across the street from the local Trader Joes. In Europe we tend to romanticize things and people from the past; here it’s all about moving on to the next project. Ironically, as much as I wanted to get away from the stale museum-like atmosphere of Europe, I get here and start focusing on LA’s fascinating past!”
Edendale was recorded in Los Angeles at the legendary Sound City Studios (Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Johnny Cash, Metallica), with an impressive list of collaborators: Producers: Øystein Greni (Bigbang) and Greg Richling (Wallflowers, Black Flag), Technician/mixer: Bryan Cook (Queens of the Stone Age, Raconteurs, The Bird and The Bee), Mastered by: Gavin Lurssen (Robert Plant/Alison Krauss, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello) Guest guitarists: David Rawlings (Ryan Adams, Gillian Welch), Jared Nelson Smith (Hello Stranger)
Track listing is as follows:
1. Play Louder
2. Call Me
3. Swedish Television
4. Isabel
5. Freeway Flowers
6. Bag of Leaves
7. To The Max
8. Head Over Heels
9. Now Is Not A Good Time
10. One Step At A Time
11. Something Special (bonus track – U.S. release only)
12.Falling (bonus track – U.S. release only)
13. Wild Bird (bonus live track)
Often garnering comparisons to the Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd and REM (in fact, the London daily newspaper The Sun once called them “Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young with balls”), Bigbang doesn’t fall readily into a neat genre or category. Greni (who started out as a skate punk with a love for Husker Du and Dinosaur Jr.) shrugs off comparisons with the exhortation “We’ve read too many books to be a jam band and, we’re too musical for the librarian-glasses crowd, can`t stop loving Rumors, Petty and Stax...and all this on a skateboard! ”
ABOUT BIGBANG
Bigbang was formed when Øystein Greni, a young skateboarder on the verge of turning pro, shattered his knee - and thus his chances at making a career on his board. Greni’s father, Thor, was a soul musician in The Undertaker’s Circus, who toured with the New Yardbirds (a.k.a. Led Zeppelin) in the late ’60s. This classic rock foundation was met head-on with the adolescent Greni's love of punk & alternative rock, forging the band's distinctive sound.
With several full-length albums released in Europe having sold over 500,000 units, Bigbang performs at up to twenty-five European festivals per year, rocking 20,000 seat capacity venues at a time. Their raucous live show is such a hot ticket that the band's 2003 double CD release "Radio Radio TV Sleep" is best-selling live album in Norwegian history. In 2006, Bigbang played the main stage at the Roskilde Festival with The Who, The Flaming Lips and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and in 2007 toured the UK with The Raconteurs.
Bigbang is: Øystein Greni – vocals, guitar; Olaf Olsen – drums; Nikoli Eilertsen– bass.
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For more information, please contact Tracy Blackburn, It’s Alive! Media, 323-464-6315 tracy@itsalivemedia.com
Scenic Sunset Dinner/Dancing Cruise
Rated as the best dinner dance cruise across Hamilton-Burlington waterfront with a twist
of Argentine Tango, Ballroom and Latin dance music. Come by yourself or bring your sweetheart or
friends or family for a treat. Dance to your favourite music or take a romantic stroll on the deck
under the canopy of stars. The deck is fully covered in case of rain. Delicious dinner will be served
fresh from the BBQ kitchen. Your favourite drinks are also available from the service bar.
Details at Tango Academy website www.gtaTANGO.com or E-mail:info@gtaTANGO.com
Reservation : 1-866-649-3611. Also at Pam's Tea & Coffee [by the LCBO],
Jackson Square, Hamilton, for cash only purchase.
Argentine Tango Open House
Known as the most Elegant, Smart and Romantic of the dances.
Open and no-cost event. Come for the lesson, performances and information exchange.
Learn about Argentine Tango dancing,
its culture, inception, music, movements from the professionals of Tango Academy.
No experience or partner is necessary, invite your friends.
Hamilton: Monday, September 7, 7-8pm, Fenian Films, 211 Locke St. S.
Dundas: Wednesday, September 9, 7-8pm, Dundas Community Centre, 10 Market St. S.
London: Tuesday, September 15, 7-8pm, 186 King St., Park Tower
Must RSVP for the lesson. E-mail : info@gtatango.com
Tango Academy website www.gtaTANGO.com
Wednesday September 16 ~ 8:00 - 10:00 pm - Brantford ON
Brantford Jazz concert series
Sanderson Centre
Friday Oct 2 ~ 6:00 pm - West Bend WI
Guitar of Fire! "A Night of Romance - Latin Style" presented by Casa Guadalupe Dinner, Dance, Auction, Tequila Tasting, and Concert! Chandelier Ballroom - 150 Jefferson Ave For tickets call: 262-306-2900 or online at www.casaguadalupeonline.org
Recent Fan Mail
Wonderful music; so inspirational. You are very gifted from God...xxxxx
~ Tracey, Florida
What a romantic, heart touching tones...Much blessings.
~ Alikee, Estonia
Your concert last night was amazing in the mastery of the guitar.
~ Robin, Burlington ON
My dad sent me your music about six weeks ago. He stumbled upon it. He passed it on to me & ever since, that's all I have listened to. I told him that I was so inspired that I was going to get a spanish guitar & try to learn your style. Then I realized that there is just no way I could ever capture your technique. I guess I'll just listen & appreciate your God given talent. Your music is a true inspiration. Keep doing what you are doing & just know that many many people are impacted with your music. Best to you and your family.
~ Patrick, USA
Thank you and your music is amazing!
~ Jasmin, Toronto
JOHANNES,YOUR VIRTUOSITY LEAVE ME BREATHLESS!
~ Svetlana, Toronto
Just wanted to say hello and to tell you the same thing I am positive everyone who hears your music says; DAMN, THAT WAS GREAT! I came out on Saturday night at the Jazz Festival on Queen St. East in Toronto. Heard you and your band play and was blown away. It has been a really long time since I've experienced music like yours. Made me feel like a slice of butter on fresh warm bread. There is no better way to describe it. So THANK YOU for that.
~ Andra-Maria, Toronto
Good day!I So love your music! My favourite are La Serpiente, Kiss the Earth, Café Tropical!
~ Paolo Kokin, Russia
I am a massive fan, and am absolutely loving the work of late. Its really inspiring me to get through these tough times.
~ Jamie, England
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Blues Orbiters!
Sunday, August 23, 2009 2 - 6 PM
Woodinville Wine Cellars celebrates this amazing summer with this delightful picnic event! The winery grounds provide a park-like setting with tall firs and a rippling creek, right in the heart of Woodinville. Join the winery staff in celebrating the joys of summer...food, wine, friends, sunshine, and great tunes by the Blues Orbiters! Bring your blankets & chairs to the winery lawn for their Summer Celebration!
The admission price of $55 per person ($45 for wine club members- up to two tickets) includes a spectacular meal, live music by the Orbiters, a logo Riedel glass (yours to keep) and a glass of wine, as well as several wine tastings. For more information, and to purchase tickets, see: http://woodinvillewine.com/summercelebration.htm
This is a really delightful event! We hope to see you there!
Blues Orbiters
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