MNS Daily Newsletter

1. East Coast Blues Society - Upcoming Shows

Thursday Jan 10
Joe Murphy & Friends, Porters Lake Pub, Porters Lake, NS (7-11PM)
Hupman Brothers, Paddy's Pub, Kentville, NS (8:30PM)
Morgan Davis with Brian Bourne, Bearly's, Halifax, NS (8:30PM)

Friday Jan 11
Joe Murphy & Friends, Freemans Fairview, Halifax, NS (8PM-12AM)
Roger Howse, Bearly's, Halifax, NS (10PM)
Soundhouse, Acoustic at the Port Pub, Port Williams, NS (9PM-1AM)
Good Rockin' Dan, Hugo's Bar and Grill, 451 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS (1-PM-2AM)

Saturday Jan 12
Joe Murphy & the Waterstreet Blues Band, Your Fathers Moustache, Halifax, NS (4-8PM)
Got Blues with saxophonist Nikki Schieck & guitarist & vocalist Andrew Waite, Globe World Flavours, Charlottetown, PEI (2:30 - 4:30PM)
Bad Habits Blues Band, Hunters Ale House, Charlottetown, PEI (10:30PM)
Charlie A'Court, Georges Roadhouse, Sackville, NB
Hupman Brothers, The Spitfire Arms, Windsor, NS
Lucky Dog Blues Band, Big Leagues, Dartmouth, NS (10PM)
Roger Howse, Bearly's, Halifax, NS (10PM)
Terry Whalen Band, The Boulevard Pub, Newcastle, NB (9:30PM-1:30AM)
Sunrise (Bluegrass Matinee), Bearly's, Halifax, NS (4:30PM)
The Resolutes, Freemans Fairview, Halifax, NS (8PM-12AM)
Good Rockin' Dan, Hugo's Bar and Grill, 451 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS (1-PM-2AM)

Sunday Jan 13
Lucky Dog Blues Band, All Day Blues Showcase, Freemans Fairview, Halifax, NS (3-7PM)
Mike Trask, All Day Blues Showcase, Freemans Fairview, Halifax, NS (8PM-12AM)
Theresa Malenfant & Katey Day, Bearlys matinee, Halifax, NS (4-8PM)
Sunday blues jam, Bearlys, Halifax, NS (8:30PM)
The Resolutes, Freemans Quinpool, Halifax, NS (2-6PM)
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2. Gordie Sampson Songcamp now accepting submissions

At the Gordie Sampson Songcamp, emerging writers come from all over the province of Nova Scotia to collaborate and co-write songs with their peers, mentor with award-winning artists, and learn from music industry leaders.
We are now accepting submissions for songwriters to attend the Gordie Sampson Songcamp, which takes place in Ingonish, Cape Breton in early July 2013 (exact dates to be determined).

To be eligible to apply, you must:

- currently live in Nova Scotia
- be between the age of 15-24
- have links online to where we can listen to 3 songs you’ve written (on your artist website, YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, are most common) OR email us MP3 recordings/demos

There is no fee to attend the Gordie Sampson Songcamp. Accommodations and meals are provided at no cost to the songwriters. Only 5 songwriters will be selected to attend. Only successful candidates will be notified.

To apply, please send an email to sheri@jonesandcompany.ca with the following information:

- Your first and last name
- City/town where you currently live
- Links online to where we can listen to 3 songs you’ve written (on your artist website, YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, are most common) OR email MP3 recordings/demos
- Lyrics for the 3 songs you are submitting, in a Word document

You can include 3 additional websites like your Facebook fan page, Twitter, and links to videos and press online.

Deadline for submissions is: March 1, 2013

The Gordie Sampson Songcamp Song is an annual event, conceived by Gordie Sampson, a multiple-award winning Canadian songwriter and artist, as a way to “give back” to the community that has supported him. The intent is to nurture young songwriters, give them access to knowledge, and to help them develop tools that will benefit their writing careers.
Past songwriters include Molly Thomason, Dylan Guthro, Carleton Stone, Mo Kenney, Evan Meisner, Breagh MacKinnon, Barbara Cameron, Brandon Johnson, Elijah Wohlmuth, Jenny MacDonald, Natalie Lynn, and Dave Sampson, Dana Beeler, Seamus Erskine, Willie Stratton, and Kyle Mischiek.
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for your generous support: Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage; Music Nova Scotia; The Ceilidh Cup; SOCAN; and the SOCAN Foundation.

Visit http://www.gordiesampsonsongcamp.com/ for more information.
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3. Dreamgirls Musical Performance

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4. Need You Now - Cam Smith

Halifax, NS - Halifax Hip Hop Artist Cam Smith has released the
latest music video from his Music Nova Scotia Award nominated album
"Start Line" The track and accompanying music video mark the first
solo effort for 2013. The video ‘Need You now features EMI/HalfLife
recording artists Kayo. Kevin A Fraser took over directorial duties
for the video.

Start line was released as a free project from camsmithmusic.com. The
15-track album has Cam providing the majority of the production with
one track co-produced by 2012 DJO producer champion Grant Keddy and
one co-produced with EDM producer Matty Boh. Guest appearances
included Jay Mayne, Earl B and Kayo.

“Start line” is the perfect combination of 80's synths, Trap 808's and
energy. The music on this project will make you bounce when it's time
to bounce or reflect when it's time to reflect.

Download "Start Line" for FREE

For more information, promo requests or to set up an interview, please
contact cameronsmithmusic@gmail.com

Need You Now Link
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5. Asif and Shehab Illyas are hitting the national TV airwaves tonight!

The music of Halifax-based musicians Asif and Shehab Illyas is hitting the national TV airwaves tonight. They wrote and performed the score for tonight's episode of Doc Zone, aring at 9pm on CBC TV. The documentary is called Counterfeit Culture, and was written and directed by former CBC-er Geoff D'Eon. This is the second Doc Zone score executed for D'Eon by the Illyas brothers, who can be found at http://www.theshire.ca. For more on Counterfeit Culture, click here.

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6. Music of the Isles

Howdy! Practices continue as the musicians and dancers prepare for the show Music of the Isles, taking place at the Osprey arts Centre on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 pm. Tickets for this show of over two hours entertainment are only $20 for adults and $5 for students and are available by calling the Osprey at 875-2359 or Alex Buchanan at 874-1134. Call now, as the best seats are going fast! — sponsored by the Osprey Arts Centre and your own Pipers Guild, through Scotian Music!
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7. Spaces Between Studio

"Musicians looking for a nice clean private sound studio to either record in / do pre production or simply for intimate rehearsal. I have one available. It’s conveniently situated at Gottingen and North St, in Halifax. Rates are very reasonable and the space is open to most kinds of projects. Albeit if you're REALLY loud you may not work. Please contact if you're interested.

Donald Mackay
www.spacesbetween.ca
902 442 3650
Duckmackay@hotmail.com

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8. The Lucky Dog Blues Band

The Lucky Dog Blues Band will be performing Saturday night, January 12th, at Big Leagues in Cole Harbour from 10 PM until 2 Am. Come on over and get your share of blues standards and original tunes. Don't be late. Love to see you there.

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9. The Seahorse and Economy Shoe Shop Weekend Listings

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10. Deadlines Fast Approaching: CIMA Showcase Opportunities

The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) is offering two amazing showcase opportunities in the United States in the coming weeks, and we are looking for a total of five emerging acts interested in performing at these exclusive events.
But hurry! Our deadlines are closing fast so we encourage you to apply ASAP!!!

CIMA at Grammy Week, Los Angeles

Once again, CIMA is partnering with the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles to present our Annual Pre-Grammy Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Grammy Awards as well as to highlight our great Canadian music talent to key industry and media representatives.
CIMA is looking for TWO emerging acts to perform on the evening of February 7 at Couture in Hollywood – three days before the Grammy Awards. This exclusive Showcase and Celebration of Canadian Music Excellence is an invite-only event focused on key film, television, music and US and Canadian media representatives, typically resulting in an audience of about 300-500 industry people.
If you are interested in participating in this exclusive event, please contact Donna Murphy at donna@cimamusic.ca.

Canadian Indie Spotlight – Canadian Blast at SXSW

CIMA has only THREE showcase spots left for its Canadian Indie Spotlight Showcase at SXSW, on Saturday, March 16th from 12:00 – 3:00 pm
The cost for each spot on the Canadian Indie Spotlight showcase at Canada House is US$1,250 and delivers a wide range of benefits, including: a 25-minute set, 10-minute change-over); Showcase in prime location on at Friends Bar on 6th Street in the heart of SXSW action; 75 drink tickets per artist set (well drinks/wine/beer); Venue and Production costs; Production costs; Front House and Backline; broad Canada House promotion: Canadian Blast laminates (3,000 distributed at Canadian Blast BBQ and Trade Show); Posters (1,500 copies around Austin;) and the Canadian Blast website/social media.
Key SXSW delegates (VIPs) attending the Canadian Blast BBQ and VIP Networking event on Wednesday, March 14 will be encouraged to attend all Canada House showcases.

For more details, or if interested in participating, please contact Jennifer Price or Donna Murphy at SXSW@CanadianBlast.com.
Both of the above opportunities are open to one artist per company, and are subject to adjudication by CIMA’s Talent Committee.

Thank You!! CIMA is pleased to be able to offer these dynamic opportunities for your artists to perform worldwide. Check us out at www.canadianblast.com or www.cimamusic.ca.
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11. Seeking artists for Wednesday Show presentations

DIEPPE, N.B. — The City of Dieppe invites singers, musical groups and performance groups to submit their names to take part in the 26th edition of the popular Wednesday Show presentations to be held during the summer of 2013. Shows will take place from June 26 to August 7.
Those interested are invited to send their kit which must include a demo tape or CD, as well as biographical notes on the artist, by Friday, February 1, at 4 p.m. to: Wednesday Show, City of Dieppe, 333 Acadie Avenue, Dieppe NB E1A 1G9. Applicants may also include reviews, media clippings and photos. Materials will not be returned but will be kept for future reference.
The popular Wednesday Shows began in 1987 and consist of a series of open-air performances offered free of charge to the public. Since 2007, the performances have been staged at Place 1604 in downtown Dieppe.

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Artists’ contact:
Mathieu Landry
Community Officer – Arts and Culture, City of Dieppe
506.877.5040
mathieu.landry@dieppe.ca