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Sherman Downey celebrates the Holidays with “Secret Santa,” a lively and fun Christmas single that captures the spirit of the Season!

11/30/2018

Sherman Downey is touring across Newfoundland this December and releasing a Holiday Single to share the cheer! “Secret Santa” is a song about awkward gift exchanges at work and the excitement of possibly having your name picked by someone you have a crush on. Produced by Daniel Ledwell and Sherman Downey, this is Sherman’s first Christmas Song. Singing like Elves are: Rose Cousins, Jenn Grant, Kinley Dowling, and Daniel Ledwell.

Sherman just finished up in the studio, his third studio album is scheduled for release in 2019.

Track Details:
Artist: Sherman Downey
Track: Secret Santa
Songwriter/Composer: Sherman Downey
Producer: Daniel Ledwell / Sherman Downey
ISRC: TCADZ1806401
Background Singers, Singing like Elves: Rose Cousins, Jenn Grant, Kinley Dowling, Daniel Ledwell and Sherman Downey
Plucking Bass: Kyle Cunjak
Pounding Drums: Alex Porter
100% CanCon (MAPL) - NL

Holiday Show Dates
Dec 1st @ 8:00pm - Christmas Show with Recitation Masters, 'From Stage to Stage' - Stephenville Arts and Culture Centre - Stephenville, NL

Dec 2nd @ 8:00pm - Christmas Show with Recitation Masters, 'From Stage to Stage' - Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre - Corner Brook, NL

Dec 5th @ All hours - Sherman's Birthday

Dec 7th @ 8:00pm - Christmas Show with Recitation Masters, 'From Stage to Stage' - Grand Falls-Windsor Gordon Pinsent Centre - Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

Dec 8th @ 8:00pm - Christmas Show with Recitation Masters, 'From Stage to Stage' - Citadel House - Lewisporte, NL

Dec 9th @ 8:00pm - Christmas Show with Recitation Masters, 'From Stage to Stage' - Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre - Gander, NL

Dec 10th @ 8:00pm - Christmas Show with Recitation Masters, 'From Stage to Stage' - The Garrick Theatre - Bonavista, NL

Dec 12th @ 8:00pm - Christmas Show with Recitation Masters, 'From Stage to Stage' - St. Gabriel's Hall - Marystown, NL

Dec 13th @ 8:00pm - Christmas Show with Recitation Masters, 'From Stage to Stage' - Cupids Legacy Centre - Cupids, NL

About Sherman Downey
Sherman Downey’s music embraces Folk-Roots and Country while at the same time flirting with Indie Pop; allowing him a broad appeal to an ever growing audience.

His highly anticipated second release 'The Sun in your Eyes' brought home Newfoundland and Labrador’s 'Pop/Rock Recording' award as well as a nod from SOCAN with the province's 'SOCAN Songwriter of the Year' distinction. The album includes CBC's first Searchlight Competition winning song 'Thick as Thieves' and other gems like 'Annalee' and 'The Right Idea'; songs that have found regular rotation across Canada on Campus Radio and the CBC, as well as garnering attention internationally with airplay on stations in LA, Australia and the UK.

Sherman continues to find his way into the hearts of listeners with his charming delivery of solid songs and has carved out a spot as one of the most exciting acts to add to your calendar this year.

Stream /Share via Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/album/5HgQoL5HDvXfw2BhP0608c

Links:
W: http://www.shermandowney.ca/
F: https://www.facebook.com/ShermanDowneyMusic/
T: @ShermanDowney
I: https://www.instagram.com/sherman_downey/

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Lennie Gallant with Black Umfolosi release NEW Single “Christmas Day on Planet Earth"- Just in Time for Your Holiday Playlist!

11/16/2018

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Announces NEW East Coast HOLIDAY Tour Dates!

CD Launch Party for Lennie’s NEW Album, Time Travel, at the Marquee in Halifax November 25

Cover photo by John Hopkins

NEW single, Lennie Gallant with Black Umfolosi “Christmas Day on Planet Earth”

It’s interesting what can happen when you open up to the universe and just say yes to what comes your way. Last July award winning Canadian songwriter Lennie Gallant’s friend Bob Jensen, who is an agent for African band, Black Umfolosi mentioned to Lennie that the group was passing through PEI and were looking for a place to stay for a couple days. When he asked Lennie if he could help he said he’d fix them up. Bob suggested that as thanks perhaps they could sing a song with him. Lennie thought a Christmas song would be the way to go, and so, in mid-July wrote “Christmas Day on Planet Earth” with the singers in mind.

The song uses the Christmas nativity story of the desperate couple looking for lodging for their baby to be born, set against the present day situation of refugees and homeless people in need of shelter. “Christmas is a time for giving and opening hearts, and that should be what the day is all about,” says Gallant. They recorded it and made a video for it all in one day on PEI. The song celebrates the joy that can be found at Christmas if we think more about giving than receiving in a world of need.

Gallant is well known across Canada as a prolific songwriter and has a brand new album out called Time Travel. He is a member of The Order Of Canada, received The Red Cross Humanitarian Award for PEI, and has even had his music taken to the International Space Station. Black Umfolosi is a world famous acappella and dance group from Zimbabwe. Their performances are energy driven and completely engaging, mixing a great gentleness of spirit and song with an exuberance in dance thrilling audiences worldwide and they address various issues affecting society today.

Track Details:
Track: Christmas Day on Planet Earth
Artist: Lennie Gallant
Written, composed, and produced by: Lennie Gallant
Contributing artist: Black Umfolosi
Genre: Folk / Roots
ISRC: TCADY1844936
CanCon: 100 percent
Recorded and mixed by Colin Buchanan
Recorded at Dave Brosha Photography Studios
Mixed at The Hill Sound Studio, Charlottetown, PEI
Mastered by J. LaPointe

Holiday Season East Coast Tour dates:
Nov 24 - Tatamagouche, NS, Lennie Gallant Time Travel CD Launch* @ The Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre

Nov 25 - Halifax, Time Travel CD Launch* @ The Marquee

*shows in November are CD release shows (not Christmas shows), December shows are Christmas themed.

Dec 4 - Summerside, PEI, The Spirit of Christmas with Lennie Gallant & Fandango Chorale Ensemble @ College of Piping

Dec 7 - Moncton, NB, The Innkeeper’s Christmas Concert @ Aberdeen Cultural Centre

Dec 9 - Wolfville, NS, Christmas with Friends @ University Hall, Acadia

Dec 14 - Charlottetown, PEI, The Innkeeper’s Christmas Concert @ Trinity United Church

Press Kit: https://lenniegallant.com/epk/

Lennie Gallant
Website: https://www.lenniegallant.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lenniegallant
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lenniegallant

Black Umfolosi
Website: https://www.blackumfolosimusic.com/

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CFMAs SPECIAL HOTEL RATE EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 16 || PMFC 2018 - PROLONGATION JUSQU’AU 16 NOVEMBREDU TARIF PRÉFÉRENTIEL POUR L’HÔTEL

11/9/2018

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Tickets on sale NOW for CFMA Award Show Weekend in Calgary, Nov 30 to Dec 1, 2018

96 nominees in 19 categories from across Canada

[Halifax, NS] The 14th edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards takes place this year in Calgary, November 30 through December 1. The deadline for special rates at the host hotel, Best Western Plus Village Park Inn (1804 Crowchild Trail, N.W.), has been extended to Friday, November 16, 2018. The hotel is offering discounted rates for stays during the Awards Weekend from November 29 to December 4. To make reservations CALL 403-289-0241 | toll free: (888) 774-7716, or online HERE.

CFMA is excited to announce the 2018 performers and schedule for the Awards Weekend Concerts and daytime public events. Two nightly hosted Awards Ceremony Shows, with performances by nominees from across Canada, will be presented on Friday night, Nov 30 and Saturday night, Dec 1, along with the presentation of CFMA awards in 19 categories at The Gateway (“The Gate”). Tickets are on sale now. Free daytime public events occur on Saturday afternoon at the New Central Library and at the Oak Tree Tavern.

The Friday night Awards Show features performances by: Dana Wylie, West of Mabou, The LYNNeS, Ben Heffernan, Danny Boudreau, Andrea Bettger. Awards to be Announced: Ensemble / French Songwriter / Children’s Album / Young Performer / Producer / Instrumental Group / Contemporary Singer / World Solo / World Group / Unsung Hero Presentation. Doors open at 7pm, event begins at 7:30pm, Friday, Nov 30, at The Gate, tickets HERE.

Saturday night’s Awards Show will feature performances by Performances by: Matthew Byrne, Jack Pine and The Fire, Little Miss Higgins, Quantum Tangle, Annie Sumi and The Lifers, Winona Wilde . Awards to be announced: Traditional Singer / Traditional Album / Vocal Group / Solo Artist / Indigenous Songwriter / English Songwriter / Instrumental Solo / New/Emerging Artist / Contemporary Album / Pushing the Boundaries. Doors open at 7pm, event begins at 7:30pm, Saturday, Dec 1, at The Gate, tickets HERE

A wristband will get you into both Awards show nights, along with all additional CFMA weekend events. Tickets are $35 (per night); Wristbands are $60 - purchase tickets here: https://folkawards.ca/tickets

The CFMAs welcomes the public on Saturday, beginning at 10am, at the New Central Library for a Children’s Showcase, which will provide entertainment until noon. A Celtic Jam Session will be held at the Oak Tree Tavern from 1-5pm, musicians welcome to jam and anyone welcome to listen! Both of these events are free. More information to be provided shortly, at folkawards.ca.

Media registration is open until November 15, 2018. Media wishing to attend the CFMAs can visit HERE for more information and to register.

PURCHASE TICKETS:
https://folkawards.ca/tickets

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM:
HOTEL (Best Western Plus Village Park Inn - Calgary) https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.61027.html?groupId=U84DE8D7.

CFMA 2018 FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
https://folkawards.ca/tickets/

INFO for ATTENDEES UNDER 18:
h ttps://folkawards.ca/calgary-2018/

MEDIA REGISTRATION:
h ttps://folkawards.ca/cfma-media-registration/

PROGRAMME ADS:
https://folkawards.ca/advertise/

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.

About the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs):
Established in 2005, the Canadian Folk Music Awards celebrate the breadth and depth of folk music in Canada. Established as a non-profit, the mission of the CFMAs is to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms. Follow the CFMAs on twitter @folkawards or “like” us on facebook.

CFMAs ONLINE
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/131660807690513/
Web: https://folkawards.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prixfolkawards/
Twitter: @FolkAwards
#CFMA2018

MEDIA CONTACT
Kimberly Sinclair | CFMA 2018 publicist
Kimberly@spincount.com | (902) 350-3968 | @spincount

PMFC 2018 - PROLONGATION JUSQU’AU 16 NOVEMBRE DU TARIF PRÉFÉRENTIEL POUR L’HÔTEL

Les billets pour les soirées de remise de prix à Calgary,
les 30 novembre et 1er décembre, sont en vente MAINTENANT

19 CATÉGORIES ET 96 FINALISTES DE PARTOUT AU CANADA

[Halifax, N.-É.] La 14e édition des Prix de musique folk canadienne se tiendra à Calgary les 30 novembre et 1er décembre. La date limite pour les tarifs préférentiels à l’hôtel Best Western Plus Village Park Inn (1804 Crowchild Trail, N.W.), a été prolongée au 16 novembre 2018. Vous pouvez profiter d’un tarif réduit du 29 novembre au 4 décembre,. Téléphone : 403-289-0241/ sans frais : (888) 774-7716. Réservation en ligne ICI.

Les organisateurs des Prix de musique folk canadienne sont heureux de dévoiler les noms des artistes en prestation ainsi que les activités du weekend des 30 novembre et 1er décembre, à Calgary, où se tiendront les PMFC. Ces soirées galas auront lieu à The Gateway (communément appelé “The Gate”) - les billets sont en vente maintenant. Durant la journée de samedi, des activités gratuites et ouvertes à tous auront lieu à la New Central Library et à la Oak Tree Tavern.

Au cours de la cérémonie de remise de prix du vendredi soir, il y a aura des prestations de Andrea Bettger, Danny Boudreau, Ben Heffernan, The LYNNeS, West of Mabou et Dana Wylie. Les prix seront remis dans les catégories suivantes : Groupe de l’année / Auteur-compositeur francophone / Jeune artiste / Réalisateur / Groupe instrumental / Chanteur contemporain / Musique du monde - solo / Musique du monde - groupe / présentation du Travailleur de l’ombre. Ouverture des portes à 19h; début de la soirée à 19h30. Vendredi 30 novembre, The Gate. Infos et achats de billets ICI.

Lors de la cérémonie de remise de prix du samedi soir, on pourra entendre sur scène Matthew Byrne, Jack Pine and The Fire, Little Miss Higgins, Quantum Tangle, Annie Sumi and The Lifers, ainsi que Winoma Wilde. Les prix seront décernés pour les catégories suivantes : Chanteur traditionnel / Album traditionnel / Groupe vocal / Artiste solo / Auteur-compositeur autochtone / Auteur-compositeur anglophone / Artiste de la relève / Album contemporain / Innovation musicale. Ouvertures des portes à 19h; début de la soirée à 19h30. Info et achats de billets ICI.

Le public est invité dès samedi matin à 10h à la New Central Library où des artistes pour jeune public seront en vitrine jusqu’à midi. De 13h à 17h, il y aura improvisation collective celtique (Celtic Jam Session) à la Oak Tree Tavern; musiciens et auditeurs sont les bienvenus ! Entrée libre pour ces deux activités. Plus d’information à venir bientôt sur prixfolk.ca.

L’inscription pour les laissez-passer médias se termine le 15 novembre 2018. Pour plus d’info et pour s’inscrire, voir ICI.

Nous reconnaissons l'appui financier du gouvernement du Canada par l'entremise
du ministère du Patrimoine canadien (Fonds de la musique du Canada) et des Radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.

À PROPOS DES PRIX DE MUSIQUE FOLK CANADIENNE (PMFC)
Fondés en 2005, les Prix de musique folk canadienne soulignent l’importance et l’étendue de la musique folk au Canada. Cet organisme à but non lucratif a pour mission de souligner et mettre en valeur la musique folk canadienne sous toutes ses formes. Suivez les PMFC sur twitter @folkawards ou devenez adepte de la page Facebook.

ACHAT BILLETS / BRACELETS : https://prixfolk.ca/billets/

HOTEL (Best Western Plus Village Park Inn - Calgary)
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.61027.html?groupId=U84DE8D7.
PARTICIPANTS / SPECTATEURS DE MOINS DE 18 ANS
https://prixfolk.ca/calgary-2018/

INSCRIPTION DES MÉDIAS
https://folkawards.ca/cfma-media-registration/

LIENS
Web : https://prixfolk.ca/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/prixfolkawards/
Twitter : @FolkAwards
#CFMA2018.#PMFC2018

CONTACT MÉDIA
Kimberly Sinclair | Attachée de presse PMFC 2018
Kimberly@spincount.com | (902) 350-3968 | @spincount

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HOME ROUTES HOUSE CONCERT NETWORK PREMIERES IN THE MARITIMES!

11/2/2018

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‘Maritime Route’ kicks off Nov 15th in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia!

(Nov 2, 2018 - HALIFAX) Winnipeg-based ‘Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous’ house concert network is excited to bring the ‘Maritime Trail’ to communities in NS, NB & PE this November for its inaugural route! The ‘Maritime Trail’ kicks off Nov 15th in Moncton with Alan Gerber, running through Nov 28, and folks from the Maritimes are invited to attend. Musical styles vary from chamber music to blues, with performers Alan Gerber (QC) Ewan MacIntyre (QC) Ari & Mia (MA) and The Dirty Dishes (ON) scheduled for Nov, 2018, Feb & Mar/Apr 2019 tours. Artists will be hosted in Moncton, Miramichi, Pointe-du-Chene and Pleasant Valley NB; Rustico, York and Charlottetown, PE; River Bourgeois, Larry’s River, and Round Hill, NS via the Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous house concert network, full schedule online at homeroutes.ca. Home Routes’ programming emphasizes artistic excellence, and diverse and entertaining performances that leave audiences breathless and wanting more.

Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous, was inspired after attending Nova Scotia Music Week 2017 to expand into the Maritimes. After attending, Home Routes put out a call for potential House Concert hosts in order to create a community of house concert presenters and artists in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. The call was met enthusiastically by Maritimers, and the Maritime Trail was born! Says Executive Director Leonard Podalak “It is the pleasure of Home Routes: Chemin Chez Nous to collaborate with stakeholders from the Maritime provinces to bring this world class reservoir of artists to the region. Since I travelled to Nova Scotia, I have also made similar connections in Newfoundland, where we want to create a route, and New Brunswick, where we are looking to expand on the tour, by bringing Chemin Chez Nous, our Francophone tour, to the province.“

For the live music fan, attending a house concert offers a more intimate experience than a commercial venue as attendees get a chance to meet and talk one-on-one with the performers, and to meet other people who share their interest in music. Home Routes accomplishes this while creating new opportunities both for the musicians and for audiences by increasing access and quantity of professional performances available in often underserved areas.

House concerts have a triple function: they support artists’ ability to make a living, they make music accessible on a grassroots level to all corners of Canada, and they connect people -- a social engine that builds community. To attend any of these shows, please contact Home Routes/ Chemin Chez Nous HERE or call Phone: (204) 480-3380, Toll-free in Canada: 1 (866) 925-6889.

MARITIME TRAIL SCHEDULE:
Nov 15-28, 2018 - Alan Gerber, QC
Feb 1-14, 2019 – Ewan MacIntyre, QC
Mar 2-15, 2019 – Ari & Mia, MA
Mar 31-Apr 13, 2019 – Dirty Dishes, ON

Alan Gerber (QC) Blues/Folk | Nov 15-28, 2018
Alan Gerber was a founding member of Elektra Records recording group, "Rhinoceros." A multi-instrumentalist: Piano, guitars (acoustic and electric slide), fiddle, button accordion, vocalist and composer. Appeared with Bob Dylan, BB King, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Terry/Brownie McGee and many others. Live show has a blues/folk feel to it. Alan is touring Nov 15-28.

Alan Gerber (QC) http://www.alangerber.org/
Alan Gerber MARITIME TRAIL schedule: https://homeroutes.ca/homeroutes-artists/alan-gerber/
Stream / listen: https://soundcloud.com/alangerber/four-riders

Ewan MacIntyre (QC / Edinburgh) Contemporary Folk | Feb 1-14, 2019
An international music project, led by puppeteer, puppet, musician, and Ex-lead singer- songwriter of the award-winning Edinburgh collective “Southern Tenant Folk Union.” Ewan Macintyre has been described as “distinctive” (The Living Tradition), “Standout Scottish Vocalist” (Neon Filler), “Like Robert Johnson Returned from the crossroads...A welcome moment in the future of traditional Scottish Music” (Mumble Music)“innovative music” (Edinburgh Guide), and “A scat pitched perfectly between James Brown and Tom Waits” (The Skinny). Ewan is touring Feb 1-14, 2019.

Ewan MacIntyre: http://www.ewan-macintyre.org/
Maritime Trail Schedule: https://homeroutes.ca/homeroutes-artists/ewan-macintyre/
Stream/Listen: https://soundcloud.com/ewanmacintyre

Ari & Mia (MA - USA) Chamber-folk sister duo | March 2-15, 2019
“Strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating, with expressive vocals that will find a way into hearts and minds” (No Depression), Ari & Mia reference the styles of Southern and Northeastern fiddle music and the early American songbook to create a realm where their own compositions cross paths with older traditions. Their stylish and sophisticated music honors the sounds of Appalachian cottages, rural dance floors, and urban concert halls. Combine this with their innovative approach to songwriting and the result is a captivating sound. Ari & Mia are touring March 2015, 2019.

Ari & Mia: https://www.ariandmiamusic.com/
Maritime Trail Schedule: https://homeroutes.ca/homeroutes-artists/ari-mia/
Stream/Listen: https://soundcloud.com/ariandmia/sets/out-of-stone

Dirty Dishes (ON) roots, country, bluegrass, gospel | Mar 31-Apr 13, 2019
It’s hard to miss Dirty Dishes. With infectious smiles and big personalities, donning cowboy boots and crinolines, this feisty female trio could have stepped right out of 1960’s Nashville. Paying tribute to many beloved acts from classic artists like Hank Williams and Dolly Parton to more current Canadian favourites like Joel Plaskett and Fred Eaglesmith, Dirty Dishes play both covers and shiny new originals in this tasty blend of country, folk, bluegrass, roots and gospel.

Dirty Dishes: http://www.dirty-dishes.ca/
Maritime Trail Schedule: https://homeroutes.ca/homeroutes-artists/dirty-dishes/
Stream/Listen: https://soundcloud.com/dirtydishestoronto

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” on facebook.

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

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AWARD WINNING NEW BRUNSWICK DUO TOMATO TOMATO RELEASE SINGLE “TAKE IT ON THE ROAD” AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, CANARY IN A COAL MINE, OUT FEB, 2019!

11/2/2018

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"Husband and wife team John and Lisa McLaggan combine their talents and their voices to create a sound that's part Old Crow Medicine Show and part Some Velvet Evening."

-Brian Rock, Americana Magazine, Turnstyled Junkpiled

Photo credit: Nienke Izurieta/graphic design by: Jeremy Fetzer Design

LISTEN/STREAM via No Depression here → http://nodepression.com/article/premiere-tomato-tomato-take-it-road-upcoming-album-canary-coal-mine

"Take it on the Road" was recorded on 16 track tape, at the Bomb Shelter Studio in Nashville, TN. and mixed by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Langhorne Slim, Hooray for the Riff Raff). We wanted it to sound like a party that everyone is invited to - hence the mariachi trumpets! Written on John's army green Olympia typewriter, "Take it on the Road" expresses the need to pursue one's goals and leave behind all the negativity that surrounds us in our day to day lives.

Track Details
Track: Take It On The Road
Album: Canary In A Coal Mine (release date: Feb, 2019)
Songwriter: John McLaggan
Composer: John McLaggan
Produced by: John McLaggan and Jon Estes @ The Bomb Shelter Studio (Nashville, TN)
Hometown: Grand Bay-Westfield, NB | 100% CanCon
ISRC code: QM-EU3-18-02901

About Tomato Tomato
Hang onto your hats because this genre-bending power duo is ready to take you on a ride!
Tomato/Tomato perform an eclectic mix of folk and country that will have you rolling down your windows and singing at the top of your lungs. Their live show includes jaw dropping multitasking, dynamic guitar arrangements, and soaring vocal harmonies. Stitch these elements together with compelling, heartfelt songwriting and you have an unforgettable musical experience.

Whether you say “Tom-ay-to” or “Tom-ah-to” - this high energy duo will have you stomping your feet, clapping your hands, and playing your air washboard with reckless abandon! With two acclaimed albums (So it Goes / I Go Where You Go), Tomato/Tomato is sure to be cooking up something fresh.

WATCH: Tomato Tomato teaser video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8KXTJTmPkvQ

Links:
W: http://www.tomatotomato.ca/
F: https://www.facebook.com/TomatoTomato.SJ
T: https://twitter.com/tomatotomato_sj
I: https://www.instagram.com/TomatoTomato.SJ/

Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AZYT3ulrUZeUXZvOTvSB4

Contact:
Kimberly Sinclair
kimberly@spincount.com | (902) 350-3968

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Vancouver’s Wooden Horsemen Deliver Their Signature Blues/Rock with NEW album PAST LIVES

11/2/2018

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Album release party Nov 3 @ Wise Hall, Victoria, BC

Singles “Lies” & "It Don't Matter"

Wooden Horsemen deliver an infectious charge of electrified grooves, commanding a mix of gritty blues vocals and soulful, driving rhythms.

“The songs remain embedded in the Folk and Blues that coloured the band’s 2013 debut album, Wooden Horsemen. But they also exude an open-mindedness, making full use of the now seven-piece studio outfit’s ability to play fun and danceable horn music.” The Georgia Straight

Wooden Horsemen's 'Past Lives' stands both as a fiery testament to the gospel spirit of the American South and an intimate acknowledgement of the relationship between music and spirituality.

Influenced by the discovery of Alan Lomax's 'American Patchwork' series, tracks such as 'I've Been Changed' and 'You Better Mind' aim to harness the raw spirit of gospel all while maintaining the band's signature modern rock n' roll sound.

Swampy, sweaty and downright dirty blues lay the foundation for ethereal harmonies and a blazing horn section, resulting in a gritty, powerful and ultimately unforgettable live experience.

Wooden Horsemen has been a constant on the Western Canadian festival circuit since the release of ‘Sentient’ in 2016, and the band looks forward to hitting the road once again with the release of ‘Past Lives’ in November of 2018.

Track Listing:
1. Lies (2:19)
2. Baptist Preacher (2:49)
3. It Don’t Matter (3:09)
4. Wish You Could (3:56)
5. You Better Mind (3:03)
6. Death Has No Mercy (3.03)
7. I’ve Been Changed (3:22)
All tracks written and composed by Steven Beddall.
Recorded at Afterlife (John Raham) and Big in Japan (Mark Lawrence).
Produced by Steven Beddall.
Mixed by Nick Middleton.
Mastered by CPS Mastering. 100 percent CanCon

Links:
Website www.woodenhorsemen.com/
Twitter @woodenhorsemen
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/woodenhorsemen
Instagram @woodenhorsemen
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/68DtzcjlHOgzOCvXFFc5SU?si=G8ulA-DKR8S2VhxDs2tm1Q
Video www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8z4h1OXOuQ8HyzwX2Cq7Q/featured?view_as=subscriber

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CFMAs Announces 2018 AWARDS SHOW PERFORMERS AND WEEKEND SCHEDULE

10/25/2018

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Canadian Folk Music Awards take place Nov 30 - Dec 1 in Calgary!

96 nominees in 19 categories from across Canada

(OTTAWA, Oct 25, 2018) The 14th edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards is excited to announce the 2018 performers and schedule for the Weekend Concerts and daytime public events . The CFMAs take place over the weekend of Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 in Calgary, AB . Two nightly hosted Awards Ceremony Shows, with performances by nominees from across Canada, will be presented on Friday and Saturday nights, along with awards in 19 categories at The Gateway (aka "The Gate") - tickets are on sale now . The free daytime public events on Saturday afternoon at theNew Central Library at Oak Tree Tavern .

The Friday Night Awards Show features performances by: Andrea Bettger, Danny Boudreau, Ben Heffernan, LYNNews, West of Mabou, and Dana Wylie. CFMA Award for the evening: Ensemble / French Songwriter / Children's Album / Young Performer / Producer / Instrumental Group / Contemporary Singer / World Solo / World Group / Unsung Hero Presentation. Doors open at 7PM, event begins at 7:30 PM, Friday, Nov 30, at The Gate, HERE .

Saturday Night's Awards Show will feature performances by Matthew Byrne, Little Miss Higgins, Jack Pine and The Fire, Quantum Tangle, Annie Sumi and The Lifers, and Winona Wilde. Awards to be announced During the evening are: Traditional Singer / Traditional Album / Vocal Group / Solo Artist / Songwriter Indigenous / English Songwriter / Instrumental Solo / New / Emerging Artist / Contemporary Album / Pushing the Boundaries. Doors open at 7PM, event begins at 7:30 PM, Saturday, Dec 1, at The Gate, HERE tickets .

The CFMAs Welcome to the public to join them Saturday, beginning at 10AM, at the New Central Library for a Children's Showcase, which will provide entertainment until noon. A Celtic Jam Session will be held at the Oak Tree Tavern from 1-5PM, musicians welcome to jam! Both of these events are free. More information to be provided shortly, at folkawards.ca .

Tickets and wristbands are on sale NOW
Tickets are on sale for Friday and Saturday nights' Awards Ceremony shows. A wristband will get you to both nights' awards shows, along with all additional CFMA weekend events. Tickets are $ 35 (per night); Wristbands are $ 60 - purchase here: https://folkawards.ca/tickets

Media accreditation
Media registration is open until Nov 15, 2018. Media wishing to attend the CFMAs, please visit HERE for more information and to register.

Discount hotel rooms
The Best Western Plus Village Inn Park ( 1804 Crowchild Trail NW ) is offered on Nov 29-Dec 4, at CFMA. To make reservations CALL 403-289-0241 | toll free: (888) 774-7716, or online HERE .

CFMA 2018 SCHEDULE (Nov 30 - Dec 1) CALGARY

FRIDAY NOV 30, 2018
4-6PM: Welcome Reception - Private Event

Canadian Music Folk Ceremony Awards (TICKETED EVENT)
7PM Doors / 7:30 PM Event
The Gateway (aka "The Gate")
1301 16 Avenue NW , SAIT Campus Center, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Performances by: Andrea Bettger , Danny Boudreau , Ben Heffernan , LYNNeS , West of Mabou , Dana Wylie
Awards to be Announced : Ensemble / French Songwriter / Children's Album / Young Performer / Producer / Instrumental Group / Contemporary Singer / World Solo / World Group / Unsung Hero Presentation

SATURDAY DEC 1, 2018

Children's Showcase (PUBLIC EVENT - FREE)
10 AM-12 Noon
New Central Library
8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2M2

Potential workshops (PUBLIC EVENT)
Afternoon
TBA, check back here closer to the date: https://folkawards.ca/calgary- 2018 /

Celtic Jam Session (PUBLIC EVENT - FREE)
Musicians welcome to jam! Anyone welcome to listen!
1 PM-5PM
Oak Tree Tavern
124 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1V3

Canadian Music Folk Ceremony Awards (TICKETED EVENT)
7PM Doors / 7:30 PM Event
The Gateway (aka "The Gate")
1301 16 Avenue NW , SAIT Campus Center, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Performances by: , Matthew Byrne , Jack Pine and The Fire , Little Miss Higgins , Quantum Tangle , Annie Sumi and The Lifers , Winona Wilde
Awards to be announced: Traditional Singer / Traditional Album / Vocal Group / Solo Artist / Indigenous Songwriter / English Songwriter / Instrumental Solo / New / Emerging Artist / Contemporary Album / Pushing the Boundaries

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and Canada's Private Broadcasters Radio. About the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs):

Established in 2005, the Canadian Folk Music Awards celebrate the breadth and depth of folk music in Canada. Established as a non-profit, the mission of the CFMAs is to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms. Follow the CFMAs on twitter @folkawards or "like" us on facebook .

LINKS
Web: https://folkawards.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ pricefolkawards /
Twitter: @FolkAwards
CFMA2018 #. # PMFC2018

PURCHASE TICKETS / WRISTBANDS: https://folkawards.ca/tickets/
HOTEL (Best Western Plus Park Inn Village - Calgary) https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.61027 . html? groupId = U84DE8D7 .
EXPECTATIONS UNDER 18:
https://folkawards.ca/calgary- 2018 /
MEDIA REGISTRATION:
https://folkawards.ca/cfma- media-registration /

ARTISTS / PERFORMERS
FRIDAY (NOV 30) Andrea Bettger - https://andreabettger.ca/

Danny Boudreau - https://www.facebook.com/ DannyBoudreauOfficial /
Ben Heffernan - https: // benHeffernannanmusic. com /
The LYNNeS - https://www.thelynnes.com/
West of Mabou - http://westofmabou.ca/
Dana Wylie = https://danawylie.net/

SATURDAY (DEC 1)
Matthew Byrne - https://www.matthewbyrne.net/
Jack Pine and The Fire - https://www.jackpinefire.com/
Little Miss Higgins - http: //www.littlemisshiggins. com /
Quantum Tangle - https://quantumtangle.com/
Annie Sumi - http://anniesumi.com/
The Lifers - http://www.thelifersmusic.com/
Winona Wilde - http://winonawilde.com/

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly Sinclair | CFMA 2018 publicist
Kimberly@spincount.com | (902) 350-3968 | @spincount
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