Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association




		These archive versions of The Session are posted as initially published. Deadlines, contacts and links have not been updated. Please keep this in mind when using this resource. In some cases, updates can be found in a more recent edition of The Session. August 2001 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Office NEWS PRAIRIE MUSIC WEEK-Conference Update PRAIRIE MUSIC WEEK-Jen-eral Managers Update FLATLAND 2001 FLATLAND 2001-Behind The Scenes INDUSTRY NEWS SRIA MEMBERSHIP PERKS WRITERS NET ARTIST & STUDIO NEWS NATIONAL EVENTS/FESTIVALS Ramblings from a Twisted Mind: SLANG MEMBER CLASSIFIEDS WORKSHOPS/EDUCATION SURF DESTINATIONS SEND STUFF HERE SONGWRITING PART 16: FRAMING THE HOUSE THE MUSE BUILT SASKATCHEWAN INDIE RELEASES FUNDING SOURCES Office News Nehal El-Hadi, our summer intern/Volunteer and Media Coordinator will be leaving us at the end of August to continue her education. She was a big help to us and we'll miss her. We will be printing the new Saskatchewan Music and Sound Recording Industry Directory (2002-2003) in the spring.Entry forms for your free listing, and advertising rates, will be mailed out to you with an upcoming Session. You'll also be able to provide your information online. YOUTH SUCCESS STORIES WANTED... Saskatchewan Culture, Youth and Recreation (CYR) is seeking "youth success stories" as part of a Youth Leadership Project with the shared efforts of the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board and Saskatchewan Economic & Co-operative Development. These success stories may refer to education, career/business and/or community involvement. The age category of youth is 15 - 30. If you have a story to share please email Lorena at info@saskrecording.ca or call (306) 780-9823 for further information. TRAVEL BURSARIES AVAILABLE! We can help cover your costs to attend to Prairie Music Week. A grant of $250 per person is available to SRIA members who are registered as conference delegates. First come, first serve - get your name on the list! Call Tony Martin at (306) 780-9825. top of page Prairie Music Week Conference Update by Danny Fortier, Conference Coordinator PMW 2001: A music and recording industry conference covering the steps 'from green to gold.' Imagine you are a student, teacher, musician or conductor with a burning desire to make it as a professional musician, a songwriter, a recording artist, a business manager or recording engineer. Picture an environment where you could ask any question you want about the music industry, from songwriting and performance to engineering, management and production, and have it answered by successful professionals from all parts of the industry. Envision yourself speaking one-on-one with managers, booking agents, songwriters, publishers, record labels (major and independent), SOCAN or FACTOR and they are giving you constructive feedback on how to get their attention. Now realize that you can. The Prairie Music Week (PMW) Conference is a 3-day event being held at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel in downtown Edmonton, September 28 - 30. The Conference will present dynamic hands-on and interactive, artist-friendly workshops on different aspects of the music and sound recording industry. This year we have already confirmed a wide range of keynote speakers, performers and guests including singer/songwriter Brian Potvin (Northern Pikes), Tony Tobias (President and CEO of Pangaea New Media), Steven Drake (The Odds, Producer for 54/40, Gordon Downie-live), Pat Pattison (Professor of Songwriting at Berklee College and published author), Mike Gormley (LA manager), Holger Petersen (Stony Plain Records), SOCAN, FACTOR and that is only the start! The conference will be filled with industry reps of all shapes and sizes. Special guests from across Canada and internationally will be joining us to network, learn about and celebrate the vibrant music and recording industry on the prairies. Workshops this year will cover a wide range of topics from the CREATIVE (songwriting, web site design, music for film) to TECHNICAL (live sound, guitar/keyboard/ percussion/bass/vocal techniques, lighting) and PROFESSIONAL (marketing, promotions, management, touring, import/export). Everything you need to go from green to solid gold. As a delegate to the conference you receive access to all the major events, including: Opening Reception All Conference Sessions/Workshops Music Festival Access Industry Awards Dinner Prairie Music Awards Delegate Bag For registration or general information on Youth Career Day, the full PMW Conference, Prairie Music Week or special room rates for delegates at the host hotel, contact: Prairie Music Alliance Suite #200 - 1654 - 11^th Avenue, Regina, SK. S4P 0H4 Phone: 306.780.9830 Fax: 306.780.9837 Email: info@prairiemusicweek.com Website: www.prairiemusicweek.com top of page Jen-eral Manager's Update by Jen Gibson Danny has covered a lot, so I'll keep my words brief! The nominees are posted on the next page - we've got a really strong list of nominees in every category with good provincial representation. Kudos to the 60 or so jurors who took the time to listen to over 250 submissions. The Prairie Music Awards will be at the Winspear Centre for Music in downtown Edmonton - it's a beautiful room for those who haven't been there. Come west and check it out A full festival schedule will be on the website in the next few weeks. As with every year, there are more bands performing from the host city than anywhere else. This is because of the high number of applicants that we receive from the host province overall. Remember, it's cheaper to play in your own hometown. Also, when the festival submissions are juried, whether the act has performed at PMW in the past or not affects a group's score. Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to know how it works before you criticize the final list of acts. The festival brings us the most reaction over anything else we do. If anyone has any questions about the festival, please email me at jennifer@prairiemusicweek.com. I'll be happy to explain how it all works. If YOU are showcasing, the first thing you want to do is call SRIA to get your FACTOR Showcase Grant application. This will cover many of your costs to attend the event! It's easy, so do it! Delegate Pass Fees (plus GST) - SRIA Members $150; Non members $175. Additional band members register at half price. Walk Up rate: SRIA Members $175, Non members $200. If you didn't receive a registration form visit www.prairiemusicweek.com, or contact the above. The host hotel is the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel - 10155-105 Street, Edmonton. Call 1-800-663-1144 or 780-423-4811 to reserve and say Prairie Music Week sent you. Cheers, and we'll see you in Edmonton! Prairie Music Award Nominees 2001 Outstanding Album (Major Label) Adam Gregory - The Way I'm Made Nickleback - The State Tegan and Sara - This Business of Art Wide Mouth Mason - Stew Zuckerbaby - Platinum Again Outstanding Album (Independent) The Kristi Johnston Band - That Would Be Fine National Dust - Welcome to Utopia The Northern Pikes - Truest Inspiration Painting Daisies - Fortissimo The Weakerthans - Left & Leaving Outstanding Songwriter(s) Luke McMaster, Rob James, Chris Burke-Gaffney The Northern Pikes Tegan & Sara Wide Mouth Mason Zuckerbaby Outstanding Producer(s) Steve Bell, Dave Zeglinski for Steve Bell-Simple Songs Don Benedictson for Marie-Claude McDonald -The Beating of My Drum Khem Kharan for Khem Kharan-Language of the Heart Painting Daisies, Steve Loree for Painting Daisies-Fortissimo Steve Pineo, Billy Cowsill, Mike Lent & Neil MacGonigill for Steve Pineo-A Perfectly Good Friendship Outstanding Video Eli Barsi - Sweet 16 FTA - Become One Mood Ruff - Political Indifferent Amanda Stott - Somebody to Love The Weakerthans - Watermark Outstanding Rock Recording Nickleback - The State Pushing Daisies - Pretending to be Famous The Weakerthans - Left & Leaving Wide Mouth Mason - Stew Zuckerbaby - Platinum Again Outstanding Pop Recording FTA - From the Ashes The Northern Pikes - Truest Inspiration Maren Ord - Waiting Painting Daisies - Fortissimo Tegan & Sara - This Business of Art Outstanding Roots Recording Heather Bishop - Heather Bishop Live Alexis Kochan - Paris to Kyiv Cara Luft - Tempting the Storm Steve Pineo - A Perfectly Good Friendship April Verch - Verchuosity Outstanding Country Recording Gord Bamford - God's Green Earth Eli Barsi - Eli Barsi Adam Gregory - The Way I'm Made Hawg Wylde - Upanatum Jamie C. Taylor - Dynamite Outstanding Dance/Urban Recording dallah bill - Almighty Dallah Bill Josie D'Ambola - The Rhythm in Me Mood Ruff - Politic Different Moses Mayes & The Funk Family Orchestra -Self Titled Outstanding Children's Recording Just Kiddin' - Imagination Ken Marland - Songs of the Trees Pats and Jan & the Little Flower Band - Road Trip John Spearn -Northern Sightlines Outstanding Christian Recording Steve Bell - Simple Songs Cough - Anybody Hear Murray Forbes - Swordsongs Vol. 1 Garland Headley - Dimensions of Faith Rick Unruh - Remember Outstanding Classical Recording Valdine Anderson - Mahler Symphony #4 Howard Bashaw - Bashaw Remi Bouchard - The Piano Music of Remi Bouchard John Griffiths - The Legend of Heindall Allen Reiser - A Canadian Piano Album Outstanding Instrumental Recording Andrew Bartley - Eight Months Fubuki Daiko - Fubuki Illusions - The Carrier Martin Mayer - Live in Concert Lyall Steel - Emanations Outstanding Francophone Recording Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface - Studio 2000 Marie-Josée Ouimet - Mon Clair de Lune La Raquette à Claquettes - L'abbé Rôde Pierre Sabourin - Lumière du Jour Various - Album du Siecle Outstanding Aboriginal Recording CreeAtive Harmony - Tribute to the Elders II Billy Joe Green - My Ojibway Experience Heritage - Point of View Nikamok - Nikamok Rodolfo Pino-Robles - Alegria Entertainer of the Year Jann Arden McMaster & James Nickleback Painting Daisies Amanda Stott Wide Mouth Mason Prairie Music Industry Award Nominees 2001 Engineer of the Year Barry Allen Neil Cameron Brandon Friesen Jared Kuemper Nik Kozub Colin Lay Danny Schur Jerry Woolsey Miles P. Yohnke Recording Studio of the Year Beta Sound Recorders da Capo Productions Homestead Recorders Inner Ear Studios Private Ear Recording Manager of the Year Chris Burke-Gaffney Copper Star Productions Shauna DeCartier 5 Star Productions RoseAnna Schick Agent/Talent Buyer/Promoter of the Year Billy Collins 5 Star Productions Mitchell Entertainment Paquin Entertainment Margie Zahn Independent Record Company/Distributor of the Year Endearing Records 5 Star Productions Indie Pool Spirit River Distribution Stony Plain Records Vibrillium Record Company Retail Store of the Year A&B Sound Winnipeg CD Plus 8^th Ave. Saskatoon HMV West Edmonton Mall Sound Connection Radio/TV/Print Media Outlet of the Year A Channel Winnipeg CFCW Radio CKUA Radio Saskatoon Star Phoenix Uptown Magazine Radio/TV/Print Media Person of the Year Cam Fuller Claudia Garcia de la Huerta Laura Hampshire John Kendle Susan Krepart Bartley Kives Peter North And, here is the list of showcasing artists (as of August 15): 17 Speedhead, The Almost Leather Band, Gord Bamford, The Beachcombers, Paul Bellows, Bomba!, Vadin Budman, Dan the One Man Band, Demigod, Maria Dunn, Bob Evans, Fubuki Daiko, Ben Hartt, Jeff Hendrick, Lisa Hewitt, Greg Johnston, Longbottom, Cara Luft, Corb Lund, Julia Marshall, May B Ted, Dave McCann & 10-Toed Frogs, Wendy McNeill, National Dust, Paper Moon, Rake, RWPO, Richard Samuels, The Sound, Stone Merchants, Ben Sures, Tariq, Tequila Mockingbird, Ann Vriend top of page Flatland Music Festival made in Saskatchewan. it's all good Reporting (Semi) Live from Flatland 2001 July 6-8, Regina by Nova Herman for The Session It was all it promised to be and more - 40 bands, 200 volunteers, 1 stage, and 3 amazing days of Saskatchewan music. From Friday's first beat of Skin and Bone to the final chords of Crooked Creek, there was never a dull moment. It was my third year back, and it was clear in talking to many of the Flatland fans in attendance that I was far from a veteran. Many could boast attending and participating in all 6 years of "the Flatland Experience", including Tony Walker, a Calgary resident back for yet another year. "I came back here instead of volunteering at the (Calgary) Stampede." Thousands filled Regina's downtown Victoria Park for the sixth annual Flatland Music Festival over the July 6th-July 8th weekend. The weekend's success was due largely to the festival's 200+ dedicated volunteers. "We have volunteers out here who will stay full 12 hour days the whole weekend," says SRIA's Julie Desjarlais, "and it's because they love it, they want to do it." Terry Massey, former volunteer and now SRIA employee, says, "I've volunteered for lots of other festivals, and by far this is the 'funnest' festival to volunteer for. You're helping your music community, you're helping the community and it's a great experience." "Events like this don't run without volunteers," explains Matt Kaip, volunteer and performer. "If this is going to keep going we need volunteers." The Beachcombers' Jerry Knoll also took time out of his weekend to volunteer. "The biggest thing at the festival is volunteers, so we're happy to do that as well." One of the truly refreshing things was the amount of volunteer support from musicians who weren't on the bill this year. The likes of Eileen Laverty, Lungbutter, Nickeltree and Kathy Stochmal were just some of Flatland's former performers in attendance. It was clear the musicians were all fans of local music themselves. "Pretty much every group after us, I'm really looking forward to seeing," Dave Taylor of Dollar Store Mary tells me, "and I'm flattered and flabbergasted that the Northern Pikes who are, like, my all time favourite band are going to play." The camaraderie between artists was evident as musicians took the stage to support each other. The Little Heidi Band included members from several Regina bands including The Minnow, Pillar, and Method 2 Madness. Jack Semple graced the stage in support of other artists, in addition to performing with his own group. Newly signed to EMI, Breach of Trust was also among the weekend's most anticipated acts. When asked about the highlight of their Flatland experience, Weyburn band Linger responded, "Breach of Trust is probably the biggest thing. We play right before them and we're big fans." And in the words of The Waltons' Jason Plumb, "Breach of Trust rocked!" Encores on all three nights were a testament to the energy of crowd and bands alike. Fans spent the entire weekend dancing, cheering and showing their love for local talent. Performer Ray Villebrun appreciated the attentive audience. "The crowd, they're really there for the music, not to get boozed (as is the case in some other venues)." Saskatchewan's singing farmer, Henri Loiselle agreed, "Wonderfully receptive audience and it's more than I thought. Usually in a park situation you get a very distant feeling from an audience, but this was fabulous. It was actually more intimate." And quite beautiful. Under an unending umbrella of sunshine, appreciative fans belly-danced to the rhythms of Skin and Bone, formed dancing circles to the drum beats of Nikamok, and danced jigs to the Celtic tunes of The Lighthouse Penguins. The three day festival truly allows local artists the chance to showcase their work in a unique environment. "I'm a folk musician," explains performer Susan Bond, "but (here) I'm in amongst rock musicians and country musicians, and I really like that. Folk festivals are great, but they're specifically that genre. Flatland is everything that's going on musically in Saskatchewan right now, and it's pretty cool." "Ever since Flatland got going, I've wanted to play this festival really badly," Joelle Fuller tells me, "because it showcases people who write their own music and are from a province that has tons of talent, so we are really flattered to play here." "Things like this are really good to show how many different acts a place can produce," agrees one member of Saskatoon's hard rock band, Breach of Trust. "There's us, and now there's a band playing onstage that's a totally different style of music. It's great, and I think these things are instrumental in giving new artists a chance to perform for a lot of people too." The opportunity to expand local audiences was precisely one of the goals of the festival's organizers. "For most of the artists, it's a really excellent leap forward out of the clubs," comments SRIA Executive Director Marian Donnelly. "A lot of artists are stuck in the bar scene or they've just been rehearsing, and they don't achieve the same level of professionalism as when it's a world class stage, big sound, big lights, good monitors and a totally happening crew to take care of your sound. This festival gives them something to aspire to, to help them see how much they can accomplish from here." In addition to supplying the venue, SRIA brings exposure to its festival artists by holding autograph sessions, selling artist merchandise both online and on the grounds, conducting a live Internet audio feed, and this year, releasing a full length compilation CD featuring festival artists. The Hudec Brothers (who, it is worth noting, are not all brothers) were ecstatic to have been chosen to have a song on the compilation CD. "It made our week...we're just honoured to be here playing with such great talent in the province." Members of The Sleep Famine also recognized its possibilities. "We're on the compilation CD and that's gonna get us out more, people are going to be able to listen to our music through that CD. There's a lot of great artists on the CD too...so I think this show, Flatland, and also the compilation are helping us." The live feed was last year's new addition. "We try to do something new every year," says Lorena. "This year we had an electronica artist (Saskatoon Analogue Kontrol) for the first time. We'll keep improving it and making it better for both players and audiences to attend." Tony Martin, the long time MC of the Flatland Festival, and SRIA staff member, sees Flatland as a learning opportunity and an investment. "The thing that impresses me are the up-and-comers, who aren't anchoring, but are very very strong. There are bands that will really develop because of this and we might see them headline the festival in the future." "The influence starts from the little kids dancing in the front row," observes Michael from The Lighthouse Penquins. "They see the musicians up on stage and they think it might be a cool way to make some kind of living. You're always building for the future and I know this festival keeps getting bigger and bigger, and I just think it's going to help everybody musically all around." Carrie from Leonard recognizes the importance of the festival and urges all music lovers to attend next year's festival in the park. "Keep supporting these bands, because this festival is one of a few things that goes on in the province to support local music and that's got to keep happening for these bands to survive." "Saskatchewan has artists that are on par with the rest of the world, but they don't get a break because they're not from Toronto. Here's a perfect opportunity to see them. One word - awesome," says Greg from Ricasso and the Trash Icons. By all accounts, the festival continues to grow and improve with each passing year. Chad Guy, Stage Manager, reports, "This year was the best yet - best beer, best crew, best bands and best weather." If the rumours are true, I'll start packing my bag for next year, because this festival's guaranteed to please! Saskatchewan music - it really is all good. Information on purchasing music and visual highlights from the 2001 Flatland Music Festival can be found on the SRIA website saskrecording.ca or www.flatlandmusic.com. top of page Behind-The-Scenes Festival Report by Lorena Kelly A huge feeling of pride always follows the festival. Twelve months of planning and preparation, and it's over faster than you can say "Who's staying for teardown?" The weather was absolutely gorgeous for the entire event. Hot, dry, calm, with the smell of suntan oil and bugspray lilting through the air. It was quite a treat to do teardown (late Sunday night) in a dry park - I believe that was a first! We haven't begun to take for granted the contributions of everyone who makes this event possible, and especially in this Year of the Volunteer we made special efforts to recognize some very special people. Prize draws were held several times a day for our volunteers and we'll be announcing soon the time and date for our first-ever Volunteer Recognition Party. I expect these things will now be regular elements of the Festival. On behalf of everyone at SRIA as well as those who performed, we send a great big wholehearted THANK YOU to the following men, women and children, plus any whom we may have inadvertently missed (or misspelled!): Debbie, Clare, Bruce Allen, James Amico, Wendy Anderson, Stacy and Julie Atter, Rick August, Jamie B, Derek Bachman, Kevin Baker, Janet Baron, Jocelyn Bathgate, Dan Beaudry, John Bellamy, Mike Beriault, Natalie Bernier, Larry Biegler, Sean Bishop, Kirk Bodnar, Al Bond, Michelle Boudreaux, Nathaniel Bowen, Cara Brock, Anita Brockman, Bob Brownridge, Guy Bruce, Sinda Cathcart, Gianni Cerato, Ben Checkowy, Andrew Courtney, Kris Craig, Karen Cunningham, Glenn Deics, Jodi Desjarlais, Phyllis Desjarlais, Randy Desjarlais, Chris Dielschneider, Joel Dixon, Tom Donnelly, Jocelyn Drebot, Cory Dukart, Marny Duncan-Cary, Martin Dyck, Ashley Eashoppie, Jenny Eisler, Julie Eisler, Layial El-Hadi, J.P. Ellson, Sandra Ermal, Tasha Ermel, Gary Field, Colleen Filion, Donna Foster, Joelle Fuller, Christina Gasparic, Erin Gee, Chris Gervais, George Gessey, Lynn Gidluck, Chris Guskjolen, Chad Guy, Sandra Halldorson-Pulles, Leroy Harder, Greg Hargarten, Mike Harmel, Chris Haynes, David Hayter, Stephen Herne, Marla Holzer, Carrie Horachek, Michael Hughes, James Irving, Mike James, Matt Kaip, Dave Kapp, Chris Kelly, George Kenworthy, Jennifer Kerr, Ellen Kerwer-Kuhn, Louise King, Francine Kirk, Jerry Knoll, Nick Kourles, Billie Kuntz, Krysta Kusiak, Kevin Kyle, Pierre L'heritier, Cheryl L'Hirondelle, Scott Landry, Eileen Laverty, Preston LeCaine, Chris Leier, Stephan Lentzos, Heidi Little, Linda Longeau, Chelsea Looysen, Ivan MacDonald, Kimberly MacDonald, Guylaine Maltais, Patti Marenko, Jocelyn Martin, Kelly McKeigan, Philippe Meunier, Jackson Middleton, Todd Milleker, Vanessa Mollier, Passion Moore, Nadeem Naz, Colin Neufeld, Lynda Neuman, Curtis Olson, Helen Outerbridge, Scott Patrick, Cynthia Peyson, Jamie Philips, Owen Plohr, Adrian Polsom, John Potlocher, Dawn and Malcolm Pritchard, Con Pryshlak, Peter Puff, Pat Rediger, Cynthia Regan, Steve Reichenbacher, Melanie Rodocker, Tanya Rogochewsky, Thom Roussin, Nathan Schalm, Kelly Schermann, Ryan Schick, Joel Scott, Darren and Kelly Scraper, Donna Smith, Karen Smith, Ryan Spracklin, Kathy Stochmal, Lesley Sweeney, Kevin Switzer, Roy and Melanie Sydiaha, Fred Taylor, Chad Taylor, Graham Templeman, Amy Thibodeau, Dan Thorson, Kelly Trachsel, Tony Walker, Tracie Walter, Herb Ward, Chris Weber, Carole Wollbaum, Paula Woodfield, Blair Wooff, Jonathan Wrubleski. Turning to the artists for a moment...It's always a difficult process to select artists for the Festival, namely because our juries have to make their decision based on a recorded representation. Yet somehow we are never disappointed with the live performances - and are, in fact, blown away by artists who seemingly "come out of nowhere" and completely rock the park. The probability that you're going to discover a real gem in the lineup is one of the most exciting parts of the festival. Kudos to all the performers, who not only performed exceptionally, but were professional and a pleasure to work with. One of my favourite things is to watch artists meeting backstage, exchanging compliments and networking. Also, compliments to our volunteer stage managers, Chad Guy and Derek Bachman and site coordinator Jen Gibson; and to our soundmen, Greg and Perry. New stuff...Changes we made this year included a comprehensive program guide (thanks to the Prairie Dog); a new look for our Flatland logo; the addition of a separate Volunteer/Information Tent; and complete film footage of the weekend, which we'll be utilizing for future promotion. Food and craft vendors added to the festival-atmosphere with a good variety of foods and pretty things to buy. Thanks to the City of Regina and Veteran's Association we were allowed to utilize more space around the park's Cenotaph, but vendors will likely have to be relocated for next year's festival. Merchandise sales saw a very healthy increase, partly due to the popularity of the Flatland 2001 compilation CD. Congratulations to our top-selling artists, Crooked Creek, The Lighthouse Penguins, Nikamok, Linger, Bluesway Express, Jack Semple, The Beachcombers, Breach of Trust, The Northern Pikes and Joël Fafard Band. The Autograph Signings held after each performance continue to be very popular with festival fans and adds to the "Flatland experience" for the artists. AND OF COURSE, WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT OUR SPONSORS. Special thanks goes out to: The SOCAN Foundation The Government of Canada The Government of Saskatchewan Brown Communications The Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts The City of Regina The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Record Kiss 92.1 FM The Wolf 104.9 62 Kool CKRM InRegina.com The Leader Post The Prairie Dog Molson Canadian The Music Performance Trust Fund Regina Exhibition Park Regina Market Square Saskatchewan Lotteries SaskTel Big Red Design & Illustration Global Television CBC Radio Music Manufacturing Services Port-Trax Studio Transcontinental Printing/Ross Ellis If you have any comments, suggestions or questions about the festival please contact (306) 347-0676 or email info@saskrecording.ca. top of page INDUSTRY NEWS June 26 - Some plans have been announced for more than $500 million in new funding allocated to arts and culture back in May...we will announce details as soon as possible... - sound recording will receive an additional investment of $28 million over the next three years. The Government of Canada will reorganize its current policies and establish the Canada Music Fund, a governing body that will pursue new policy objectives. The Fund will also coordinate the implementation of initiatives aimed at supporting songwriting, specialized music, market development, entrepreneurship and the preservation of Canadian musical collections. $108 million over the next three years will be used for digitizing cultural content and promoting the creation and use of new media and multimedia Canadian content. The Canada Council for the Arts will receive an increase in budget of $75 million over three years. $57 million over three years will enhance access to the arts, including youth and those living in rural/ remote communities, through arts celebrations, festivals and support to presenters. VideoFACT, the music video fund sponsored by MuchMusic, MusiquePlus and MuchMoreMusic, and PromoFACT, MuchMoreMusic's website/EPK fund, have announced the following...June 15 approvals totalled $656,802, representing 11 website, 4 EPK and 46 music video applications, including the Joël Fafard Band for a website grant. August 17 approvals totalled $699,326, representing 10 website, 4 EPK and 50 music video applications. Canadian Country Music Award nominations have been announced. The Poverty Plainsmen have been nominated for Group or Duo of the Year; The Pump Roadhouse for Country Club of the Year; CJGX (Yorkton) and CJVR (Melfort) for Station of the Year (Secondary Market); Dawn Woroniuk (CJWW, Saskatoon) for Music Director of the Year (Major Market); Cal Gratton (CJVR, Melfort) for Music Director of the Year (Secondary Market); Jessica Robinson for Independent Female Artist of the Year; The Johner Brothers and The Poverty Plainsmen for Independent Group or Duo of the Year; for the All-Star Band, Sean Smith of the Poverty Plainsmen for Bass, Don Jorgensen of the Poverty Plainsmen and Bart McKay of the Johner Brothers for Keyboards, and Ken Johner of the Johner Brothers for Special Instrument. Congratulations and good luck to all of our Saskatchewan nominees! In April, newfoundlandmusic.com became the first Canadian website to offer downloads of music where artists get paid. Owner John Hutton said he wanted to do what Napster never did - pay musicians for every song downloaded from his site. Customers can visit the site, search more than 700 songs, listen to a preview and buy. Newfoundlandmusic.com charges $1.39-$1.59/song. Emma Lake-Kenderdine Campus - Residency Program (September) - Performance artists, musicians, composers and writers are invited to apply. Program provides workspace, accommodation & meals in a retreat environment where you can work independently on your own project(s) for a period of 1-3 weeks. Weekly fee of $225 covers meals, accommodation and studio costs. For information on this and other Campus of the Arts summer programs, contact Kate Hobin, (306) 966-8675 or (306) 966-2463, email emma.lake@usask.ca, www.extension.usask.ca/go/emmalake. SOCAN has announced two new initiatives that will see it become a founding partner of the International Music Joint Venture (IMJV). The agreements will enable SOCAN to distribute more money to its members. "Every aspect of the global music industry, including royalty fees collection, has been profoundly affected by recent advances in digital technology and distribution," says André LeBel, CEO of SOCAN. "Joining the IMJV gives us access to next generation database technologies. Together we can build a platform for the rights collectives of the future, facilitating online licensing and distribution, and enabling the tracking of music use in new media such as the Internet." Under the first agreement, SOCAN joins three other leading rights collectives as an owner of IMJV: ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers); Buma-Stemra (Netherlands); and The Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society and Performing Right Society (UK). The IMJV will function as an integrated office with lower operating costs that provides improved services and revenues, while retaining its members' individuality as licensing organizations. The second agreement sees the formation of a new SOCAN-owned, Canadian-based subsidiary for the acquisition, conversion and processing of cue sheets (audio-visual musical information from production companies, broadcasters and others) on behalf of the IMJV partners and clients. from SOCAN (www.socan.ca) Piracy Update...For the year 2000, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry reports an increase in music piracy, to approximately 1.8 billion recordings per year. It is estimated that pirates collect revenue on one in every three recordings sold worldwide. Certifications...For July, The Canadian Recording Industry Association reports 64 certifications including 30 Gold, 15 Platinum, 6 Double Platinum, 5 Triple Platinum, 1 Quadruple Platinum, 2 Quintuple Platinum and 2 Six Times Platinum, as well as 1 gold music video, 1 gold DVD and 1 platinum DVD. For June, CRIA reported 24 certifications including 1 Six Times Platinum, 2 Triple Platinum, 4 Double Platinum, 5 Platinum and 12 Gold. Canadian notables include Blue Rodeo "5 Days In July" (6 times platinum); Loreena McKennitt "The Book Of Secrets" (quadruple platinum); Our Lady Peace "Happiness Is Not A Fish That You Can Catch" (triple platinum); Treble Charger "Wide Awake Bored" and Sugar Jones "Sugar Jones (platinum), Sum 41 "All Killer No Filler" (gold), Diana Krall "Love Scenes" and Chantal Kreviazuk "Colour Moving And Still" (double platinum). top of page ARTIST & STUDIO NEWS RELEASES... The Horse's Mouth has completed their new album. Watch for more details. Sisters has finished their first album and will be celebrating with a release party for "day & night" on September 14 in Assiniboia (see advertisement page 14). Joël Fafard released his latest album "Head Smashed In" on June 14 in Regina and June 15 in Saskatoon. Susan Bond launched "Until Now" with a June 24^th in Saskatoon. Assisting her were Melanie Siebert, Cornellya Joss and Paddy Tutty, with Ernie Kurz on harmonica. Work is progressing on the new Arkadia album in Touchwood Studios, Regina. This month they travel to Toronto for the Taste of the Danforth festival. Jessica Robinson spent the month of June in Nashville, writing and recording her debut album. While there she wrote "Words Can't Say" which is already getting considerable attention, and will likely be the first single from the project. She will be showcasing at Canadian Country Music Week on September 7th at 11:30 p.m. Jessica has been nominated for the CCMA Independent Female Vocalist of the Year Award, alongside co-nominees Lisa Brokop, Shirley Myers, Dianne Chase and Eli Barsi. Congratulations Jessica! Rocanville's Shifty Morgan was the Regional Finalist for Project Discovery, a nationwide country music talent search. Anthony Kelly, Blake Kelly, Guy Wall, Vern Nixon and Neil Coghill will represent the Prairies at the Project Discovery finals in Calgary during the Canadian Country Music Week (September). Shifty Morgan is a five piece country band featuring smooth harmonies and twin lead guitars. They've been performing contemporary and original music in the southern Saskatchewan area for several years and have now released a CD single from their upcoming release. Their current single, "It Hasn't Been Me", has been receiving continuous radio support from radio across the prairies. The song was recorded and produced by Kevin Churko at Touchwood Studios in Regina. 5 Star Productions and artists were nominated for 7 PMAs this year...The Wheat Monkeys finished a photo shoot with Shaun Salen and image concept producer Miles P. Yohnke for their forthcoming disc - check 'em out at www.5-starproductions.com/wheatmonkeys. Rob Palacol and his band have been performing material from Rob's forthcoming disc "2020" on the West Coast. Gene McCrea has a busy summer planned performing in support of his CD "Golden Crossroads". Congratulations to Tracy and Garland Headley on the July 13th birth of their new baby boy, Drew. Garland has also kept busy performing and received 2 PMA nominations. Sylvie (formerly ned of the bush) is fresh off their recent performance at this year's Beedlefest. The group is currently in the early stages of recording a new record to follow up the ned of the bush release "system-attict". With the release of the new record, Sylvie intends on touring across Canada and the United States next year. For more info/music et al, visit www.beautifulvolume.com. Dollar Store Mary has set September 10th as the recording date for a new 4-song "Live-off-the-Floor" EP that will be recorded and mixed in 2 days. The band will be releasing the CD in mid October off the stage and online. Breach of Trust will be playing 21 shows with Finger Eleven and Slurpy Mundae (Sept. 4 to Oct 3). Dates can be found at www.fingereleven.com. They also announce their signing to the S.L. Feldman & Associates agency. Their latest single "Disease" has been receiving play on MuchMusic and rock radio. The album "Songs for Dying Nations" is in stores across Canada and also available online at hmv.com. Bluesway Express have been busy touring the Maritimes and shot a live video in Windsor, NS on August 21. Krystaal was featured in the "People Talk" section of July's Gospel Today magazine. They're busy preparing for more gigs in the Eastern U.S. and Western Canada. Their new is almost ready at www.krystaal.com. The Fourth Annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest was a tremendous success! Over 155 kilograms of food was raised for the Saskatoon Food Bank. Check out the highlights online, http://sites.netscape.net/johnarcandfiddle/homepage. TRANSITIONS... Outlanders have had lots of changes in the past few months, and are going in a new direction with a new sound, thus a name change to Cabin Fever. Carolyn Stevenson, the only holdover from the original Outlanders, has been joined by Ron Loos, former frontman for the Toasters (of early '90s fame) on guitar, Jeff Looysen on fiddle, Chris Taylor on bass and Eric Powell on mandolin and whistles. The band debuted the new name on July 28 at the Cathedral Village Free House. The members of eva gold may have gone their separate ways but you can still find them on the web at www.evagold.com or www.mp3.com/evagold). Casey Stone has a new group comprised of "Sizzlin'" Dan Silljer (guitar), Todd "The Duke" Lueck (bass) and Paul E. Pockets (drums). This band is called, simply, Casey Stone. August is a new three-piece original rock band from Saskatoon, consisting of James Hudyma, Quinn Magnuson, and Cam Ewart. Kelly Larwood is now performing as part of a duo under the name 2nd Blessings. top of page Member Classifieds If you happened to find an extra black music stand among your gear after performing at the Flatland Music Festival, please call SRIA (306) 347-0676 to arrange return. STOLEN! Trent Reschny's music studio was broken into on the weekend of July 21. Any assistance in recovering his property would be much appreciated. The following is a list of the major items taken: Selmer Alto Saxophone: SA80 Series II, S/N n.443327 Yamaha Soprano Saxophone: YSS 62, S/N 0288 Gemeinhardt Flute: 3SHB, S/N 432392 Computer CPU: eMachines 400i3, S/N QFTTY73100021 (Of particular value because of the information stored on it - including a 75% finished album) Fender Telecaster: Sunburst, '50s re-issue, black nylon gigbag Smaller items include 50 Miles Davis and John Coltrane CDs, an Aiwa MD recorder w/dent on top panel, a black Seiko metronome, a gray Panasonic Discman, green Rossignol roller blades w/detachable blades, a solitaire diamond ring, a C-Tech sampler, and 3 microphones - an AKG C1000s, Sennheiser EV845, and a Sony stereo condensor (large). If you have any information on these items please contact Trent (306) 781-2460, Alicia (306) 585-3282, or Constable R.M. Duthie at (306) 777-6500 (case # 01-33176). Jaime Luchka is an independent pop/country singer seeking pop orientated country material for recording, possibly radio also. For more information contact jaimeluchka@home.com. Sara Madraga is a country artist seeking new, uptempo country material for her repertoire. If you have original songs that need exposure contact m.madraga@sasktel.net or (306) 763-1321 for more information. Stephanie Thomson is an established artist seeking uptempo pop songs for her next album. Also, contemporary Christian material. Contact thomsonstephanie@hotmail.com or call (306) 761-1566 for more information. Sisters is looking for musicians to tour this fall/ winter to promote their debut album "night & day"! Their first release, I Wanna Be It, is getting great response from country radio in the province and will soon be released nationally. For more info e-mail bpstenberg@sasktel.net or fax (306) 642-3155. You can listen at saskrecording.ca/artists/bio/Sisters.htm. top of page WORKSHOPS/EDUCATION The Regina Mandolin Orchestra is offering an adult teaching program for mandolin. Classes every Saturday morning (except holiday weekends) from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the main concourse of the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre. The year is divided into two semesters. $75 per semester covers all music and facility rentals. Students must provide their own mandolin. The RMO has a limited number of mandolins available for rent ($10/year). Registration will be September 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the main concourse of the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre (2180 - 23rd Ave., Regina). For more information contact the Co-Directors: Joan Robertson (306) 543-2937 or Kathy Hubich (306) 352-8129). Writers' Net workshops will be starting soon in Regina and Saskatoon. Make sure you are up to date on your SRIA membership so you don't miss out on any of this year's series! top of page SURF DESTINATIONS A Canadian Festivals listing can be found at www.canfest.com. www.mPulse.com - daily music news and charts of the independent music scene; submit your artist page. ChartAttack's Campus Radio Contacts List - a complete listing is found at www.chartattack.com/charts/contacts.txt. top of page SEND STUFF HERE Please note: SRIA just relays the information in this section. We believe these sources to be legitimate, but please use your own discretion. John Lennon Songwriting Contest - deadline September 28. Entry fee $30 US per song. Beyond substantial cash prizes, some winners will receive EMI Music Publishing Contracts and Yamaha Project Studio Equipment. One entry will be named "Song of the Year" and that winner will receive an additional $20,000 cash. Overall, 120 winners will split over $200,000 in cash and prizes. Winners are selected by songwriting members of the Songwriters Guild of America, with all final determinations being made by members of the JLSC Executive Committee of noted singer/songwriters. For details/form email info@jlsc.com or visit www.jlsc.com. The Belham Valley Records Songwriting Contest - no firm deadline. All songwriters entering the contest will be considered for publishing by Belham Valley Records Publishing. Judging and awards presentation takes place upon participation by 15,000 entrants. Competitions are back-to-back with each round limited to 15,000 contestants. Entry fees are refundable anytime prior to Final Round Judging. $150,000 in cash prizes. Entry fee $20 US for first song, second song $15; additional songs $10 each. Contact www.theartscontest.com or email info@theartscontest.com for details/form. (Reprint) - The Great American Song Contest - deadline November 7. Entry fee $15 US per song. Sponsored by Songwriters' Resource Network, a news and education resource. Multiple awards and prizes in all categories. All entrants receive critiques of their work. Form available at www.greatamericansong.com or email info@songwritersresourcenetwork.com. UNISONG International Contest - deadline November 30. Entry fee $25 US per song. Early bird entry til September 15. Over $50,000 US in cash and prizes. Grand Prize is an all expense paid trip to Jamaica to participate in the next Music Bridges project in March 2002 with international songwriters. Visit www.unisong.com/uisc/index.html for details. Nashville Songwriters Association International Song Contest - deadline November 9. Entry fee $35 US per song. Early bird entry til September 14. Winner receives an all expenses paid three-day trip to Nashville, introductions to music industry executives, a radio appearance on Nashville 95, a Bluebird Cafe appearance, a mentoring session with an award-winning panel of professional songwriters, a Big Baby Taylor Guitar, an AKG C4000B studio condensor microphone, and an appearance on CMT Most Wanted Live. Scoring report for each song entered. For details, www.country.com/comm/sweep/nsai/ or call 1-800-321-6008. (Reprint) - Children's entertainer Brenda Baker invites Saskatchewan elementary school students to enter a Songwriting Contest! Deadline, postmarked by August 31. Brenda is looking for an original song written by a Saskatchewan child to feature on a CD to be released in 2002. Through lyrics and melody, children are asked to share their thoughts about what makes them happy in their daily lives, or hopeful about the future. Brenda will select one song that she will record for her CD, and pay an advance of $200 on the mechanical royalties. She will also select a number of honourable mentions. All of the selected writers will receive copies of Brenda's earlier children's albums (Looking for Grandma's Teeth and Megamunch) along with the new CD. Songwriters must be in Grade 1 to 8 during the 2000-2001 school year. To obtain entry forms, visit www.brendabaker.com/song.html or write to Brenda Baker Song Contest, 404 10th Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0C9. (Reprint) - Bagpipers Wanted for "They Pipe Among Us", a one hour documentary for Bravo! television. They would like to profile a variety of people from different walks of life who have a passion for the pipes. The jobs don't have to be high profile, nor do the people. They want interesting characters and stories about people who happen to play the pipes. They hope to bring the people profiled together to rehearse and record a 4 song CD. Not necessarily interested in the best pipers, but the best stories. For information contact Dahel Cox (604) 602-0990 or dahelcox@direct.ca. (Reprint) - American Songwriter Magazine's Lyric Writing Contest - For lyric submissions only. Contest runs continually (6 deadlines per year). Entry fee $10 US per song. For an entry form call (615) 321-6096 or obtain one from www.americansongwriter.com. Cooch Music Amateur Songwriting Contest - Deadline December 31. Entry fee $5 US per song. See www.coochmusic or info@coochmusic.com for details. Songwriters' Drive In - Amateur Songwriting Competition/Evaluation. No entry fee. For info visit www3.sympatico.ca/charles.crepeau/OSMCrule.html. Boone's New Music Network - Sydney, NS: BNMN introduces Canada's first national network dedicated to bringing the latest music to new audiences through in-store play at participating member 'listening room' venues. Each month, BNMN sends a package of artists' full-length CDs along with promotional materials to venues across the country, who then include the selections in their in-store play rotation. BNMN also produces a monthly newsletter profiling the artists being serviced and works to arrange touring opportunities for artists through its network of performance venues, and is working on a national chart system for its participants. For more information, contact: Boone's New Music Network (902) 539-0833, email: boonesnmn@yahoo.ca or visit www.bnmn.homestead.com. top of page SASKATCHEWAN INDIE RELEASES For further info or audio samples, artists in this section can generally be found on saskrecording.ca and/or www.flatlandmusic.com. THE JOËL FAFARD BAND Head Smashed In CORRECTION - My sincerest apologies to the Joël Fafard Band for labelling their new album "Buffalo Jump" in the last issue. I don't know where my head was! THE BEACHCOMBERS - it comes and goes Notes: The debut release from this Regina-based guitar group, this six song EP features warm, hooky and melodic pop with distinctive (the good kind) vocals. Produced by: the beachcombers and Dave Frie Recorded at: Cave Studios, Regina Songwriters: the beachcombers More Info: www.thebeachcombers.com COWBOY BOB - Buckaroo Round-Up Notes: This fun cowboy-tinged album takes you out to the wild west...meant for kids, but adults will dig the clever tunes too. Roy Rogers meets Mr. Dressup. Produced by: Ross Nykiforuk with Mark Behrend Recorded and Engineered by: Ross Nykiforuk Recorded at: Cosmic Pad Studios, Saskatoon Songwriters: Mark Behrend, with contributions from G. Campbell and Ross Nykiforuk More Info: www.cowboybob.ca SHATTERED - Sink or Swim Notes: Crunchy, tasty guitar rock abounds on this six-song EP with a "classic rock" feel. Produced by: Shattered Recorded at: Touchwood Studios, Regina Mixed by: John Gasparic and Grant Hall More Info: shattered@sasktel.net THE LIGHTHOUSE PENGUINS-Out on the Ocean Notes: This Saskatoon group has come out with a pleasantly lighthearted Celtic album packed with jigs, reels and songs, recorded live in Saskatoon. Produced by: Peter Barboluk Engineered by: Darcy Beck; house sound Jamie Peever; studio overdubs Peter Barboluk Recorded at: Lydia's Pub, Saskatoon, with studio overdubs at The Acoustic Cafe Mastered by: Craig Waddell at Gotham City Studios, Vancouver, BC Songwriters: traditional, except "The Humours of the King of Ballyhooley" by Andy M.Irvine/Patrick Street More Info: http://members.home.net/lighthouse.penguins/
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August 2001