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Celebrated Folk-Roots Singer/Songwriter John Wort Hannam Releases Album 'Acres of Elbow Room'

8/17/2018

Photo credit: David Guenther

Juno Nominated Musician’s 7th Album
Touring Alberta and the Maritimes in September 2018, Bringing the Show Back to Western Canada in 2019

On Acres Of Elbow Room, Alberta Singer/Songwriter John Wort Hannam has found his lyrical style and landed squarely on his niche in the folk/roots world. He's spent years learning the craft of songwriting and is taking those tools to write some of his most personal songs. He has, quite literally, found his voice.

In 2001, John Wort Hannam quit his teaching job and spent 10 months depleting his savings while sitting at his kitchen table, wearing a lucky hat, and writing his first ten songs. Those songs would become his first recording, Pocket Full Of Holes, released in 2003.

Seventeen years later, the Alberta musician is releasing his seventh full-length recording Acres Of Elbow Room and has a few feathers in that lucky hat for his first six offerings. Feathers that include a JUNO nomination, a Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Album of the Year, A CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award, a Kerrville Texas New Folk win, and numerous Western Canadian Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations.

Recent years have seen a great deal of change in John’s life – becoming a Dad, turning 50, a move to the big city (Lethbridge), a marital reckoning, a long, deep bout of depression, and episodes of losing his singing voice. But John has emerged a better songwriter, a better singer, and a better player.

Track Listing - Acres Of Elbow Room (September 7, 2018)
1. Acres Of Elbow Room       2:58
2. Old Flame (New Regret)    3:08
3. Only Love             2:41
4. Key Of D Minor             3:42
5. That’s Life           3:12
6. The Quiet Life             2:34
7. I Believe                 3:42
8. Song For A Young Son       3:37
9. Wild Young Things         3:41
10. Ain’t Enough             4:05
11. Day I Die               2:31
All songs by John Wort Hannam, except tracks 2 and 9 by John Wort Hannam and T. Buckley, and track 6 by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
100% CanCon - Lethbridge, AB

2018 Tour Dates:
August 31 - Edmonton, AB - The Blue Chair
September 1 - Jasper, AB - Jasper Legion
September 7 - Twin Butte, AB - Twin Butte General Store
September 8 - Millarville, AB - Broke Fish Barn
September 9 - Lethbridge, AB - Geomattic Attic
September 14 - Calgary, AB - Fish Creek Concerts
September 15 - Fernie,BC - Fernie Chautaqua + Fall Fair
September 16 - Carstairs, AB - Carstairs Heritage Centre
September 21 - Canning, NS - Sea-Esta
September 22 - Mount Stewart, PEI - Trailside Cafe
September 26 - Halifax, NS - The Carleton
September 27 - Fredericton, NB - Corked Wine Bar
September 28 - Fredericton, NB - Landsdowne Concert Series
September 29 - St. John, NB - Dancing Tree Concert Series
September 30 - Annapolis Royal, NS - Strong Will Barn
October 5 - Athabasca, AB - Nancy Appleby Theatre

Awards & Nominations
2013 Triple Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee
2010 Contemporary Album of the Year Winner - Canadian Folk Music Awards
2010 Juno Award Nominee - Roots and Traditional Album of the Year
2008 North American Folk Alliance Award Nominee
2007 Double Western Canadian Music Award Nominee
2007 New Folk Winner -‐ Kerrville Texas New Folk Songwriting Competition
2005 Double Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee
2005 Western Canadian Music Award Nominee
2005 CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award

Links:
Website: https://www.johnworthannam.com/
Twitter: @johnworthannam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnworthannammusic
Instagram: @johnworthannam
John Wort Hannam One-Sheet

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FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF EDP DELEGATES, 2018 CONFERENCE APP, ART BEAT, FMO CELEBRATION CONCERT + MORE!

8/10/2018

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DATE FOR PRIVATE SHOWCASES AND VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS EXTENDED UNTIL AUG 14

JULIAN TAYLOR TO PERFORM AT FMO CELEBRATION CONCERT, CONFERENCE KICK OFF EVENT @ HUGH’S ROOM!

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR #FMO2018

AUGUST 10, 2018 - MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE USE

(August 10, 2018 - Ottawa) Folk Music Ontario occurs Sept 27- Sept 30 in Mississauga, ON, and this year are thrilled to announce the opening night fundraising concert, the FMO Celebration Concert, on September 25 at Hugh’s Room; the first round of Export Development Program (EDP) delegates; another NEW program this year, Art Beat, and the deadline for private showcases and volunteer applications has been extended until August 14th. Lastly, the Folk Music Ontario conference app is available for download, start planning your conference today.

Kicking off its 32nd annual conference, FMO is delighted to present an exciting downtown Toronto ‘fun raising’ event to take place at Hugh’s Room Live, the FMO Celebration Concert, on Tuesday, September 25. Soul rocker Julian Taylor is headlining the night, with more exciting guests to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, and the fundraiser concert supports Folk Music Ontario as an Arts Service Organization, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the folk music community and industry. Purchase tickets HERE. Show starts at 8:30pm.

Applications for Art Beat, a new opportunity for artists and acts interested in performing at a school, hospice, community organization or correctional facility during FMO’s annual conference, are open until August 17. Each selected participant is matched with a small audience at a shelter, hospice, school or community organization to perform a 45-minute daytime set in an intimate, acoustic setting on Thursday September 27 or Friday September 28. No extra gear required!

Selected artists receive a $100 credit toward future FMO purchases. Art Beat artists are also invited to a private reception with refreshments to share their experiences.
Apply for Art Beat: in English / en francais

Join FMO HERE and register for FMO Conference HERE or subscribe to the e-newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming announcements, deadline, delegates and more.

DEADLINE extended for Private showcase applications until August 14, 2018 at 11:55 pm EDT. A few spaces are still available for those interested in hosting their own Private Showcase. These showcases are a performance or series of performances in a hotel room on the music floor(s) of the host hotel are part of the official activities of the conference. In 2018, ALL private showcases will be ACOUSTIC. Private showcases will take place after the Friday and Saturday official showcases, from 11:30pm – 3:00am. NEW this year, Private showcase rooms will only be offered as a two-night commitment. Private showcase hosts book their own lineups, and are responsible for paying for the rental of their rooms for both Friday and Saturday night. To register or learn more about Private Showcases, visit HERE.

DEADLINE extended for Volunteer applications OPEN until August 14, 2018 at 11:55 pm EDT. Folk Music Ontario is looking for a few more volunteers for the 2018 conference! In exchange for three 4-hour shifts over the conference weekend (September 27-30), volunteers receive a complimentary conference registration and volunteer t-shirt. Applications are being accepted until August 14. Click HERE for more info and to apply.

The 2018 Folk Music Ontario Conference App is available now, and updated with the 2018 schedule, panel descriptions, Official Showcasing Artist bios, and more, with frequent updates. Download it and start building your schedule for this year’s event!

2018 Export Development Program (EDP) assists folk musicians and businesses in accessing new markets in Canada, USA, UK and Europe by bringing more than 25 delegates (festival ADs, presenters, agents, publicists, etc.) to the Folk Music Ontario conference. For full details on the EDP, please see HERE.

EDP delegates are matched with more than 50 participating artists for one-on-one meetings, mentoring and networking receptions. In addition to these closed events, Export Development Program delegates are available throughout the conference as they attend networking events and lead panels focusing on export topics.

The following delegates have been confirmed for the 2018 Export Development Program, delegate recruitment is still ongoing and will be updated.

EDP Delegates List
Anya Siglin @The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI - Midwest USA
Ben Mandelson @WOMEX, London, England - Europe
Bev Burton @ Killer B Music/Cambridge Folk Festival - Cambridge - England
Bradford First @ SXSW, Austin, TX - SW USA
Craig Grossman @ Green Room Music Source, Nashville, TN - SW USA
David Agnew   @ The Met/Manchester Folk Festival , Manchester - England
David Hayman @ Supergroup, Toronto, ON - Canada
Doug Cox @ Vancouver Island Music Fest, Comox, BC - W Canada
Heather Gibson @ NAC Presents, Ottawa, ON - E Canada
Lisa Whytock @ Active Events/Showcase Scotland, Glasgow - Scotland
Matthew Smith @ Club Passim, Boston, MA - NE USA
Michelle Demers-Shaevitz, Mission Folk Festival, Mission, BC   - W Canada
Neil Pearson   @ Sounds Just Fine   , London - England
Sander Kahu @ Viljandi Folk Music Festival, Tallinn - Estonia

For a list of current registered delegates attending this year, go HERE.

The FMO 2018 official showcase schedule has been set. This year Folk Music Ontario is presenting artists across Canada - official showcasing artists are from ON, QC, NB, YT, SK, AB, NS, PE, BC, and MB.

Click HERE to see when all of the official showcase artists will be performing at the conference! Showcasing artists official schedule is also pasted below.

#FMO2018 Conference Deadlines;
Aug 14 Private showcase applications
Aug 14 Volunteer applications
Aug 17 Art Beat applications
Conference details are updated regularly on the FMO website.

Folk Music Ontario is proud to recognize the support of our generous funders, sponsors and partners, full list HERE. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and the Ontario Arts Council.

LINKS:
Register, Join, Subscribe:
Folk Music Ontario: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/
Register for FMO2018 Conference: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/#conferenceregistration
JOIN Folk Music Ontario: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/membership/join/
Subscribe to FMO newsletter: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/contact/newsletter-sign-up/

Download the FMO 2018 Conference App: https://myeventapps.favequest.net/fmo/downloads

Tickets & Applications
Purchase tickets for FMO Celebration Concert Sept 25: https://hughsroomlive.showare.com/
Art Beat Applications - English: https://marcatoapp.com/forms/fmo/artbeat2018en
Art Beat Applications - en Francaise: https://marcatoapp.com/forms/fmo/artbeat2018fr
Private Showcase Applications: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/conference-showcasing/#privateshowcases
Volunteer for Folk Music Ontario 2018: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/volunteer/

EDP Program & FMO Delegates:
EDP info & delegates: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/export-development-program/
FMO delegates: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/#delegatelist

Showcase Schedule & online links
Official 2018 Showcase Schedule: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/conference-showcasing/#2018schedule
Twitter: https://twitter.com/folkmusicon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FolkMusicOntario/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folkmusicontario/

ABOUT FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO:
Formed in 1986, and formerly known as OCFF, Folk Music Ontario is the largest folk and roots music organization in Canada and serves its members as a recognized arts service organization. The 32nd Annual Folk Music Ontario conference takes place Sept 27-30, 2018 in Mississauga, ON. Follow @FolkMusicOn on twitter, instagram or “like” on facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly Sinclair | SpinCount.ca
(902) 350-3968
kimberly@spincount.com

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SPINCOUNT CONGRATULATES OUR CLIENTS THE ENNIS SISTERS, KELLIE LODER & WATERFRONT FIRE ON THEIR 2018 MUSIC NL NOMINATIONS!

8/10/2018

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Music Newfoundland and Labrador announced their 2018 Music NL nominations August 10, 2018 and Spincount is thrilled to share that our clients, The Ennis Sisters, Kellie Loder and Waterfront Fire all received multiple nominations.

Congrats to all the nominees and special shout out to Earle & Coffin for their nomination and to all of our industry and media colleagues on their well deserved nominations.

Below is a list of SpinCount clients 2018 Music NL nominations.

The Ennis Sisters - “Keeping Time”
FACTOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR
FOLK/ROOTS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
GROUP OF THE YEAR
RON HYNES SOCAN SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Kellie Loder - “Benefit of the Doubt”
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR - The Anchor Inn
POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
RON HYNES SOCAN SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Waterfront Fire - “Stillwater Lake”
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR - The Nickel
ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR - Molson/Coors

Earle & Coffin
JAZZ/BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR - Classic Hits Coast 101.1 FM

MusicNL Week is the provincial music industry association’s annual conference and festival, a week-long series of educational sessions, showcase performances and networking events culminating in the annual awards show.

MusicNL Week 2018 will take place in Twillingate, NL, from October 10-14, 2018. As part of its new export strategy, MusicNL will offer an export buyers program, which will give local artists an opportunity to connect with guest delegates from across Canada, the US and the UK.

This announcement of nominated acts signals the beginning of MusicNL member voting, which will decide the winner in each respective category. Paid members of MusicNL can log into their accounts at http://www.musicnl.ca to vote. For more general information about MusicNL membership, see our website or contact us at info@musicnl.ca.

For a full is of the 2018 Music NL nominees, visit: http://www.musicnl.ca/news-item/musicnl-announces-2018-awards-nominees/

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FIRST ANNUAL WINNIPEG CRANKIE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MORE ACTS & DAYTIME SCHEDULE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

8/3/2018

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A Project of Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous, Crankie Fest takes place September 21-23, 2018

Proceeds to benefit Home Routes FolkSchool

Volunteer Opportunities open August 9th!

August 3, 2018 - MEDIA ANNOUNCE
FOR IMMEDIATE USE

[WINNIPEG - August 3, 2018] Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous is thrilled to announce more artists and daytime workshops and performances at the First Annual Winnipeg Crankie Festival, which takes place Sept 21-23 in Winnipeg. Daytime programming offers workshops and performances in various instruments, crankie making and more throughout the weekend. Additional Winnipeg acts added during the evening shows are Grace Haribi, Heather Bishop and Double the Trouble. On Sunday morning there will be a Gospel Crankie church service featuring Cara Luft from The Small Glories and a Grand Finale closing show Sunday evening. The festival will benefit Home Routes FolkSchool, a new educational project that is part of the Winnipeg-based house concert network Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous. More details to be announced, tickets are on sale now through the Home Routes website: https://www.homeroutes.ca/crankiefestival/

The First Annual Winnipeg Crankie Festival takes place at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, September 21-23, 2018. The festival features established and celebrated Folk Musicians from Winnipeg and beyond, including headlining acts from Winnipeg: The Small Glories; Del Barber; Scott Nolan; Red Moon Road; The D.Rangers and Nathan Rogers. As well, a feature performance by Al Simmons Joining the lineup from Winnipeg are Grace Haribi, Heather Bishop, and Double The Trouble.

Out of Town acts include Anna and Elizabeth, (VA) who have almost single-handedly resurrected the “crankie” and who recently signed with Smithsonian Folkways Records. Sue Truman (WA) who is an Appalachian musician based in Seattle and is a respected crankie maker. Linda McRae (BC/TN), who is a singer/songwriter and founder of Express Yourself Writing Workshops for At Risk Youth & incarcerated Individuals. Randy Woods aka. Peter Paul Van Camp — the Personable Poet, the Dimestore Rhymester, the Only Performing Poet from Coshocton, Ohio (BC) and É.T.É who were born from the meeting of three young musicians from classical, jazz and traditional Quebec backgrounds.

Crankies are a storytelling art form popular in the 19th Century and a forerunner of modern-day film, and the Crankie Festival is bringing together the finest from the Musical, Spoken Word and Visual Arts to introduce the community to “Crankies.” This will be a truly interactive and collaborative festival experience by offering a unique opportunity for all festival goers to participate on- and off-stage, in performances, jam sessions and workshops.

Evening Main Stage Variety Shows, occur the weekend of Sept 21-23, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, and day time workshops occur throughout the weekend, including Crankie Making with Sue Truman, and workshops on ukulele, guitar, fiddle, banjo, percussion, vocal styles, jams and more!

Sunday offers a special Church Service featuring Cara Luft (The Small Glories) Gospel Crankie. From 12:30pm - 5pm there will be an Open Crank inviting public performances alongside a featured Winnipeg Artists session in the Sanctuary.

Sept 21 - 23 Winnipeg Crankie Festival FULL Schedule is as follows. The festival kicks off with a Friday night concert and concludes with a Sunday evening Grand Finale - all performances to take place at the Crescent Fort Rouge United Church.

Friday, Sept 21st - Evening Concert @ Crankie Sanctuary Stage
Opening ceremonies with The Walking Wolf Singers
7pm - Red Moon Road
8pm - Grace Hrabi
8:15pm - Scott Nolan
9pm - Intermission
9:30pm - Anna & Elizabeth
MC: Randy Woods A.K.A Mr.Van Camp

Saturday, Sept 22 @ Crankie Sanctuary Stage
10am - A & E Crankie Workshop
10:45am - Shape Note Singing
1:00pm - Al Simmons
2:30pm - Story Telling - Hosted by Randy Woods A.K.A Mr.Van Camp

Saturday, Sept 22 @ UpStairs Theatre
10:45am-5pm - Open Crankie Making, and workshops/demos in various wild and fun arts and crafts.

Saturday, Sept 22 @ Downstairs Daycare
10:45am-6pm - A Rotation of Instruction on Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin and more!

Saturday, Sept 22 - Evening Concerts @ Crankie Sanctuary Stage
7pm - É.T.É
7:45 - Sue Truman
8pm - D. Rangers
8:45 - Intermission
9:15pm - The Small Glories
After Show Jam Sessions, Bring your Instruments
MC: Al Simmons

Sunday, Sept 23 @ Crankie Sanctuary Stage
10:30am - Church Service - Cara Luft Gospel Crankie
12:30pm - Featured Winnipeg artists and Open Crank for public to perform

Sunday, Sept 23 @ UpStairs Theatre
10am-5pm - Open Crankie Making, and workshops/demos in various wild and fun arts and crafts.

Sunday, Sept 23 @ Downstairs Daycare
12pm- 6pm - A Rotation of Instruction on Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin and more!

Sunday, Sept 23 - Evening Concerts @ Crankie Sanctuary Stage
7pm Nathan Rogers
7:45 Double the Trouble
8pm Linda McRae
9pm Del Barber
8:45pm Intermission
9:15pm Anna & Elizabeth
9:30pm Del Barber
10:30pm Grand Finale
MCs: Anna & Elizabeth

Crankie Festival takes place Sept 21-23, at the Crescent Fort Rouge United Church (525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg) and is open to all ages. Programming is suited for families, with many ticket pricing and options below. Purchase HERE.

● $5.00 Weekend Day Pass - access to all daytime programming, including workshops and afternoon concerts all weekend long!!!

● $20.00 Evening Concert Ticket - access to one of the evening concerts.

● $50.00 Weekend Pass - access EVERYTHING!!! (workshops, daytime & evening shows);

● $100.00 Weekend FAMILY PASS - access for your family, no matter how many in the household.

Volunteer opportunities for The Winnipeg Crankie Festival open August, 9th, watch our website for more information and how to apply.

Home Routes FolkSchool and the Winnipeg Crankie Festival are presented by Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous, a non-profit organization supported by the Canada Council For the Arts, Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage, The SOCAN Foundation, FACTOR and Manitoba Music, in partnership with Seven Oaks School Division, the B.E.E.P. Program, Wayfinders, North End Community Renewal Corporation, Ralph Brown Community Centre, The West End Cultural Centre and Crescent Fort Rouge United Church.

Seeking Community Partners
If your community would like to investigate how Home Routes FolkSchool can fit into your programming, please contact Andrew Galloway at Home Routes Folkschool (431) 999-7090.

About Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous: Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous was incorporated as a not-for-profit arts organization in February of 2007 to create new performance opportunities for French and English speaking musicians and audiences in rural, remote and urban, communities across Canada, hosted by volunteers in their homes and other community venues. Follow Home Routes on twitter @homeroutes or “like” us on www.facebook.com/homeroutes

About Home Routes FolkSchool
The Home Routes FolkSchool will extend Home Routes’ mandate of creating dynamic social performance opportunities that serve and promote professional creators of original music, to teaching folk music, with the goal of creating a year round program of folk music instruction, affording equal access for everyone across Canada, with particular focus on serving at-risk youth. Home Routes FolkSchool is seeking to partner with local community organizations across Canada to promote and to spread the culture of folk music to a new audience.

PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winnipeg-crankie-festival-tickets-47570751398

Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1927140387578607/

For more information:
Website www.homeroutes.ca/crankiefestival
FaceBook www.facebook.com/homeroutes/
Twitter https://twitter.com/homeroutes

For social sharing, please use the official CrankieFest hashtag: #CRANKIEFEST2018

Media Contact:
Kimberly Sinclair, Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous
902-350-3968
kimberly@spincount.com

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Music PEI Announces the new Golden Ticket Program

8/2/2018

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(Aug 2, 2018) Music PEI is launching a unique new program designed to assist emerging artists to develop or boost their profile. The Golden Ticket Program will take an artist with a previously unreleased song through the process of recording and releasing a single. Music PEI has put together a great team for the project headed up by John MacPhee (Paper Lions).

The Golden Ticket Program is designed to assist 3 artists per year and provide product development for their art and business in the early stages of their career. Eligible artists (solo or band in all genres) must have demonstrated a commitment to their music career, showing some early successes, and a desire to take their career to the next level of development. Proven or established national and internationally touring artists are not eligible.

Highlights of this multi-faceted program are:

Develop a short term business plan.
Work with a Producer to record one original track at a professional studio. This component allows the artist to gain experience and confidence in the recording process with a proven team. This kind of opportunity is something that often happens later in a developing artist’s career but has a huge benefit to the development of the artist. This process will include:
1. Pre-production
2. Tracking
3. Mixing
4. Mastering
Once the recording is complete, the artist will work with the Marketing Team to “release” the single to multiple platforms. SpinCount has been hired as the team publicist. This will include:
1. Developing a marketing plan
2. Secure marketing platforms- Facebook, Excla!m Magazine, blog reviews, various other online platforms
3. Working with a graphic designer for promo presentation and branding
4. Creating lyric video
5. Radio tracking for regional radio and nationally with CBC2
6. Submitting single to various playlists and platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play etc.
Register the song with all various PRO’s (Performance Rights Organisations) to maximise royalty income.
Performance coaching can be an extremely useful tool for many artists. There are very few new artists that have all the tools necessary to present a compelling performance that connects with the audience. This is normally a skill that comes with experience. Working with a proven artist or coach can help reduce that learning curve tremendously and teach the many facets required for a confident performance including use of stage, drawing the audience in, song arrangements for a live show, developing a set-list and more. This is also a critical tool when planning showcases.
Grant writing is another important skill in an artist’s toolbox. It is possible to hire a contractor to write grants but it is important to be knowledgeable about what goes into a successful grant application, how to identify the appropriate grant sources and have an overall understanding of the process. In some cases (FACTOR) this requires a pre-registration to develop the artist profile. The artist will work closely with the program manager to develop one grant application.
Creating Band Agreements. If the artist is a band it is crucial and an area that many young bands forget or do not understand. It can have a tremendous impact if members decide to leave, how to split up revenues, paying taxes etc.
Advice on registering as a business, setting up dedicated bank accounts or registering for HST are areas that all artists should be aware of and the program will provide an introduction to these topics.

Each artist will be given 4 months to complete the program from beginning to end. Music PEI will accept submissions until August 31st. A short list will be created and those artists will be asked to audition. The submissions will include a rough demo of the song they wish to record, lyrics and samples of other work (recordings, videos).

Successful applicants will be selected by a jury based on their previous success, ability and commitment. This program is designed to work with performing artists, so Music PEI will be looking for artists who are committed to the potential of touring and love being on stage.

The goal is to help create 3 new businesses and give artists the tools to succeed in the music industry. This kind of incubation program can offer real results and help to expedite the learning process, sometimes by years. The key for success will be selecting the appropriate participants.

For more information contact music@musicpei.com or go to www.musicpei.com. Submissions will be accepted here until August 31st at 5:00pm AST.

You must be a resident of Prince Edward Island to qualify for the Golden Ticket Program. Before applying all guidelines can be found here.

Links:
Music PEI https://www.musicpei.com/
Music PEI Golden Ticket Program Info: https://musicpei.com/investment-program/golden-ticket-program.php
Submit for the Golden Ticket Program: https://podio.com/webforms/21270961/1473960
Eligibility & Guidelines for the Golden Ticket Program: https://musicpei.com/pdfs/Golden-Ticket-Program-Eligibilty-Guidelines.pdf

Contact:
Rob Oakie, Music PEI
music@musicpei.com

Kimberly Sinclair, SpinCount
kimberly@spincount.com

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Museum Pieces Announces August 2018 Shows in NS & PEI

8/1/2018

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About Museum Pieces new album, PLAIN SIGHT, Matt Mays may have put it best on his Instagram when he wrote this:

I crawled around half of the 6th arrondissement on my hands and knees today looking for a little rubber piece that fell off my headphones so I could listen to a record by my (hands down) favorite band’s new record. Tyler’s songs make rain slow down a bit and flowers blossom a little harder. Every song makes me sigh and high with relief. Let it in. @tymessick

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi2Hs22HOEO/?taken-by=mattmaysmusic
And he is not alone, here are more quotes, from Rose Cousins, Win Butler (Arcade Fire) and more....

Halifax singer/songwriter Tyler Messick has shows coming up in August in Nova Scotia and PEI, dates are:

Aug 4, The Local, Halifax

Aug 12, Gus's Pub, Halifax

Aug 18, Syrup Factory, Halifax

Aug 25, Trailside Inn, PEI

Aug 30, Propeller Brewery, Halifax

“Messick is a genius.” - Rose Cousins

I have always been a fan of his music. - Win Butler, Arcade Fire

Cinematic music with timeless melodies – Norwood Cheek, Director, Flicker Film Festival

This band tends to have a way with melody that most people work so very hard at to acquire. - Chris Wibbs for Exclaim! Magazine

Troubadour Rock-Songwriter Tyler Messick wants you to know he’s back - The Coast, Halifax

Stately folk pop - Magnet Magazine #71

Tyler Messick fills the number with boundless soul, as if it’s the culmination of an epic, troubled love story. There’s enough heart here to represent a young man’s whole lifetime, the better and the worse, and enough guitar, too. He sounds as if he grew up with these chords, just waiting for the chance. And he kills it. - Sean Michaels, Said the Gramaphone - From the Globe and Mail, October 2016

STREAM via spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2ppdvew30YQh62VHL3yLmY

ABOUT THE ALBUM
“PLAIN SIGHT” is a rock record – there is a very American feel because Tyler Messick was born and raised outside Philadelphia before making Nova Scotia his home. You will hear a Dylanized pysch-rock sound which maybe proves, given the dope music Kurt Vile et al are making out of the same region – that there is something special in that sonic airspace (remember that “World Café” has been produced out of Philly for almost 30 years). Nick Lowe’s precision pop writing is another inspiration – check out: “To Meet in Dreams” and “Keys to the Castle.” To stylistically cap it off there are a few electrified Trad. inflected tracks in which the unique personality of the band shines through (“Elvin Tower” and “Death is not a Destination”).

Also Sounds like: Sufjan Stevens, Beck, Tom Petty, Fairport Convention

PLAIN SIGHT TRACKS - (May 11, 2018)
01 Salesman 4:06
02 Color of Jade 2:53
03 To Meet in Dreams 3:03
04 Fool 4 U 4:47
05n Keys to the Castle 3:19
06 Bittersweet Sunsets 2:53
07 Hitchhiking with Your Photograph 3:02
08 Messenger 3:13
09 Elvin Tower 3:02
10 Letting Your Body Down 2:38
11 Death is Not a Destination 3:09
12 4AM 4:19

ALL TRACKS WRITTEN, COMPOSED & PRODUCED BY TYLER MESSICK - 100% CANCON

TYLER MESSICK BIO
Tyler Messick is the writer / performer behind Museum Pieces. He self identifies as a Rocker. He was born and raised in rural Pennsylvania. His mother curated the local historic site called Pennypacker Mills. At 13 his mother moved him to Nova Scotia where she was resettling. A gifted athlete, Messick was pulled from a Montreal basketball court by Win Butler of Arcade Fire in 2007. The two became close friends and Tyler assisted on numerous projects including the Grammy Winning “Suburbs” album. After many rewarding years working with Win in Montreal, Tyler returned to Nova Scotia to release and perform his own music again. “Plain Sight” was recorded in the Arcade Fire Studio’s and mixed in Halifax by noted musician Joel Plaskett.

Tips and hints : hey sporty people - this record is great to run to! Enjoy fun, uptempo and confident songs to keep you going! AND - There is actual guitar playing on this album! You will not hear the cliche strumming and moaning that passes for music these days.

Website: http://museumpieces.ca/
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FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO ANNOUNCES UPCOMING DEADLINES AND NEW EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES AT THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE!

7/26/2018

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APPLICATIONS FOR LATE NIGHT STAGES ARE NOW OPEN ALONG WITH CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

LAST CALL FOR FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE - Rates go up at 11:59 pm EDT JULY 31

Folk Music Ontario is gearing up for #FMO2018, which occurs Sept 27- Sept 30 in Mississauga, ON. NEW this year is the Awards Showcase, plus more opportunities for delegates to meet and connect with industry via Lightning Talks, and Late Night Showcases are only a 2 night commitment. Early bird registration ends July 31 at 11:59 pm EDT, and Volunteer and Late Night Showcase applications are open NOW until August 7th.

At this year’s 32nd annual conference, Folk Music Ontario is pleased to announce NEW events and opportunities for delegates. New at the conference this year is the Awards Showcase happening on Friday, September 28, which will be hosted by Christa Couture. This showcase will feature all the award winners singing the song that they won for and the Estelle Klein Award recipient will say a few words. The Lightning Talks (networking sessions) will be happening on the Friday and Saturday, and are also a new addition to the event. After listening to delegate feedback. FMO created Lightning Sessions to offer more networking and private meeting opportunities outside of the EDP program for delegates. More information and sign up calls will be shared closer to the date. And lastly, Late Night Showcases are now only a 2 night commitment, which aims to showcase artists outside of the Official Showcase slots.

In order to keep up with FMO deadlines, Folk Music Ontario has created this list of deadlines for the upcoming conference, with more information to be added and shared before the event.

#FMO2018 Deadlines
Jul 31   Early bird REGISTRATION rate ends, prices increase.
Aug 01   Developing artist program applications close
Aug 07   Private showcases applications close (deadline extended!)
Aug 07   Volunteer applications close (deadline extended!)

Early bird rates for FMO Conference registration are available until July 31. Early bird pricing is $360.95 for members, and $479.60 for non-members. Join FMO as a member and save even more before the rates increase, and become part of the thriving and inclusive folk music community with local and international impact. FMO is the organization for people who make and support folk and roots music in Ontario, and hosts Canada's largest annual folk music conference. The registration rate after midnight (EDT) on July 31, 2018 is increases to $479.60 for members and $598.25 for non-members.

In addition to discounted registration, membership benefits include the FMO newsletter, which goes out to 2000 subscribers, exclusive discounts and offers from FMO partners; and access to FMO’s extensive resources database, which includes Folk Festivals, list-serves and more.

Join FMO HERE and register for FMO Conference HERE or subscribe to the e-newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming announcements, deadlines and EPD delegates.

Private showcase applications are now open until August 7. A Private Showcase is a performance or series of performances in a hotel room on the music floor(s) of the host hotel. It is part of the official activities of the conference. In 2018, ALL private showcases will be ACOUSTIC.Private showcases will take place after the Friday and Saturday official showcases, from 11:30pm – 3:00am. Private showcase hosts book their own lineups. NEW this year, Private showcase rooms will only be offered as a two-night commitment. Hosts will be responsible for paying for the rental of their rooms for both Friday and Saturday night. To register or learn more about Private Showcases, visit HERE.

Volunteer applications OPEN until August 7. Folk Music Ontario is looking for volunteers for the conference! In exchange for three 4-hour shifts over the conference weekend (September 27-30), volunteers receive a complimentary conference registration and volunteer t-shirt. Applications are being accepted until August 1. Click HERE for more info and to apply.

Applications for the Developing Artist Program have been extended until August 1st! This program is open to youth between the ages of 15-21 who are a songwriters or emerging artist professionals, living in Ontario or Ottawa's Capital region. The program occurs during the Folk Music Ontario conference and has two streams: Performer and Presenter. In the Performer stream, participants are teamed with established artist mentors for the conference weekend to experience one-on-one learning and develop a showcase performance. The highlight of the program is the Developing Artist showcase on Saturday afternoon. The Presenter stream teams participants with industry professionals in a series of individual mentoring sessions and hands-on experience either at the sound board or at official and sponsored showcases.

The FMO 2018 official showcase schedule has been set. This year Folk Music Ontario is presenting artists across Canada - official showcasing artists are from ON, QC, NB, YT, SK, AB, NS, PE, BC, and MB.

Click HERE to see when all of the official showcase artists will be performing at the conference! Showcasing artists official schedule is also pasted below.

Folk Music Ontario is pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of the Estelle Klein Award, and the FMO Awards 2018, to be presented at the 2018 FMO Conference in September. FMO Award Winners perform at the Awards Showcase and are recognized at the Awards Brunch. The Estelle Klein Award recipient is recognized with a presentation and an interview at the FMO Conference Awards brunch.

Stingray Rising Star Award:
    • The O’Pears: English category for their song, Quiet Now
    • Georgian Bay: French category for their song, Roi

Folk Music Ontario Songs From the Heart Awards:
    • Tragedy Ann: Blues Category for their song, Neon & Velour
    • Darrelle London: Children’s Category for her song, Sing to the Moon
    • Braden Phelan: Humourous Category for his song, Snooze
    • Missy Bauman: Political Category for her song, Two Sisters
    • Shawn Clarke: Instrumental Category for his song, Bellwoods Park
    • Lenka Lichtenberg: Folk Music from around the World Category for her song, Sleep Baby Sleep
    • Campbell Woods: Roots Category for his song, Picture of You

ACTRA-RACS Recording Artists of the Year Award:
    • AHI

Website Award sponsored by Bandzoogle:
    • The Lifers

Setting the Stage Award sponsored by Music Canada Live:
    • NAC Presents

The recipient of the Estelle Klein Award for 2018 has just been announced. The award honours the work of an individual or group that has made significant contributions to Ontario’s folk music community. This year’s Estelle Klein award goes to Bill Garrett. Bill is a producer, musician and a partner in Borealis Records. Involved with folk music from his teens, he has performed internationally, recorded several albums, worked as a producer for CBC Radio and has produced some 65 recordings. He performs regularly with partner Sue Lothrop and oversees the operations of Borealis Records.

Folk Music Ontario is proud to recognize the support of our generous funders, sponsors and partners, full list HERE. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and the Ontario Arts Council.

LINKS:
Folk Music Ontario: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/
Register for FMO2018 Conference: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/#conferenceregistration
JOIN Folk Music Ontario: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/membership/join/
Subscribe to FMO newsletter: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/contact/newsletter-sign-up/
Official 2018 Showcase Schedule: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/conference-showcasing/#2018schedule
Developing Artist Program: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/developing-artist-program/
Private Showcase Applications: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/conference-showcasing/#privateshowcases
Volunteer for Folk Music Ontario 2018: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/volunteer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/folkmusicon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FolkMusicOntario/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folkmusicontario/

ABOUT FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO:
Formed in 1986, and formerly known as OCFF, Folk Music Ontario is the largest folk and roots music organization in Canada and serves its members as a recognized arts service organization. The 32nd Annual Folk Music Ontario conference takes place Sept 27-30, 2018 in Mississauga, ON. Follow @FolkMusicOn on twitter, instagram or “like” on facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly Sinclair | SpinCount.ca
(902) 350-3968
kimberly@spincount.com

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