Jasper Sloan Yip Releases Video For 'Foxtrot'

For Immediate Release:

September 23, 2013

 

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Vancouver, BC - Jasper Sloan Yip independently released his 2nd album 'Foxtrot' on July 16th to much critical acclaim and then spent the summer on the road touring across Canada in support of the album. After wrapping up his tour with a successful homecoming show at St. James Hall last Thursday (with Adrian Glynn), Jasper releases the incredible video for the title track on the new album, 'Foxtrot'. The video is directed by Lloyd Lee Choi of the Herd and was made possible through funding from Public Records and Telus.

 

Jasper Sloan Yip’s start was humble. A self-taught musician, he gave his first performance in 2007 on a stage he built in his own back yard. In 2010, he released his restless debut, 'Every Day and All at Once'. Its songs charted on CBC Radio 3, appeared on network television, and landed Jasper showcases at festivals all over Canada, including Rifflandia, Canadian Music Week and Sled Island. Jasper was also a Top 20 Finalist in The Peak Performance Project in 2011.

 

Now, at the helm of an experimental folk-rock sextet, the earnest naïveté that characterized Jasper Sloan Yip with 'Every Day and All at Once' is gone, replaced with pensive introspection and expansive instrumentation. The result is a mosaic: nine very different songs that, taken together, create a unified narrative about the pains - and joys - of love and art, making 'Foxtrot' a very personal record.

 

Jasper Sloan Yip's next show will be at St. James Hall in Vancouver on Sunday, October 13th (with Greg Drummond). For more information, please visit: jaspersloanyip.com

 

"Fronting a large, agile lineup fleshed out with Wurlitzer, cello and violin, Yip has made the kind of smart, catchy album that could be a dark horse when year-end (and award nominations) roll around." - Toronto Star

 

"Yip veers wildly from minimalistic to psychedelic, from The Beatles-inspired pop-rock of the opening track to the quietly reflective title track. It’s an engaging listen and might find favour with fans of Feist." - Vancouver Province

 

FOR MORE INFO: www.jaspersloanyip.com

 

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Sarah Brightman Kicks Off "Out Of This World" North American Tour

For Immediate Release:

September 19, 2013

 

NEW GLOSOLI PERFORMANCE VIDEO & REMIX TO BE RELEASED!

 

(Toronto, ON) -  Sarah Brightman has kicked off her North American 33-city fall tour in support of her new #1 album, Dreamchaser. The Toronto Sun has hailed her return to the concert stage with a show that is "out of this world." Examiner.com stated that Brightman "can command an entire arena's attention" with her "incredibly beautiful, bell-clear voice…truly one of the better singers in the world, holding court in a group that includes the late Whitney Houston, and Barbra Streisand." Upcoming concerts include NYC's Radio City Music Hall (9/21), Vancouver's Rogers Arena (10/25) and more (see schedule below). 

 

In support of these dates and her latest release, Brightman has a brand-new performance video for her song "Glosoli." The astounding rendition of Sigur Rós' track, featuring new English lyrics by Chris Difford (Squeeze), will be accompanied later this month by the release of a club remix, in keeping with Brightman's history of crossover dance remix hits. Watch the new "Glosoli" performance video here: http://youtu.be/YhcPGz9-B98

 

The tour, video, and remix follow the spectacular reception to Brightman's most recent PBS special, "Dreamchaser: In Concert," which aired nationwide this summer. That program will be released on DVD later this year. Watch a trailer here: http://youtu.be/Otk8Ct77Yjw

 

2013 has seen Brightman reigniting her ardent fan base as well as introducing new followers to the fold. In turn, a current contest on Tumblr asks fans to "remix" footage from Brightman's "Angel" and "One Day Like This" videos into original photos and GIF. The contest runs through September 21st and you can see a mosaic of the entries so far here:http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/sarah10day

 

Sarah Brightman Tour Dates

9/20 - Baltimore, MD @ Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric
9/21 - New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
9/22 - Bethlehem, PA @ Sands Bethlehem Event Center
9/24 - Hartford, CT @ The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
9/25 - Buffalo, NY @ University at Buffalo Center for the Arts
9/27 - Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
9/28 - Rosemont, IL @ Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
9/29 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theater
10/01 - Akron, OH @ E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
10/02 - Cincinnati, OH @ Cincinnati Music Hall
10/05 - Sunrise, FL @ BankAtlantic Center 
10/06 - Tampa, FL @ Tampa Bay Times Forum
10/08 - Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
10/09 - Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre
10/11 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
10/12 - Grand Prairie, TX @ Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
10/13 - Tulsa, OK @ Bank of Oklahoma Center
10/17 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
10/19 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
10/21 - Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
10/22 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
10/24 - Victoria, BC @ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
10/25 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
10/26 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
10/28 - San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
10/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre
11/01 - Los Angeles, CA @ Dolby Theatre
11/02 - Anaheim, CA @ Theatre at the Honda Center

 

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Vancouver Singer/Songwriter Daniel Moir Releases 3rd Album 'Monday Morning' On October 1st

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September 18, 2013

 

(Vancouver, BC ) - Vancouver based singer/songwriter Daniel Moir will independently release his 3rd album'Monday Morning' on Tuesday, October 1st. The Album Release Party for 'Monday Morning' will take place on Thursday, October 3rd at The Railway Club (579 Dunsmuir St.) in Vancouver, kicking off a short tour stint through BC, Alberta & Washington. See the full listing of tour dates below.

 

At just 23 years of age, it's hard to believe that Daniel Moir has already created 3 full albums worth of material. His last album, 'Road', was compared to Eddie Vedder, Rufus Wainwright and even The Beatles with Discorder Magazine calling it an “alternative folk trip that takes the listener on a quasi-cinematic journey through the great Canadian landscape." 'Road' was produced by Juno-winning producer Russell Broom (Jann Arden, Sam Roberts) and co-engineered by David Kean (Bjork, Audities Foundation). 

 

With his new album 'Monday Morning', Moir decided to take on a more singular vision. Not only did he do all of the writing and arranging of the music but he also took on the producing, mixing and engineering duties. On top of that, he performed most of the music and instrumentation that is heard on the record. Why did he take on all of this on himself? Well, the answer is quite simple.

 

"I've always wanted to be a producer,” explains Moir. “It was just a matter of investing the time and money to really learn how to do it. I feel more comfortable having creative control over the recording process." 

 

Daniel Moir has often been called a Canadian Troubadour as he draws much of his inspiration from the Canadian landscape and has toured extensively in both Canada and the United States.  He's played at numerous festivals, toured as an opener with artists like Kevin Kane (Grapes of Wrath) and also opened locally for artists like Kathleen Edwards and Willis Earl Beal. Moir is a gifted instrumentalist with an honest talent for songwriting, his music is sparked by personal insight, life experience and eco-activism (a dollar from every copy of 'Monday Morning' sold will be donated to Ecojustice). His songs have seen chart positions at college radio and placements on TV, with his song "Change the World" (from his debut album 'Country & The Sea' ) appearing in the season finale of the hit NBC TV series 'Mercy'.

 

Be sure to check out Daniel Moir's new album 'Monday Morning' when it's released on Tuesday, October 1st and look for him on tour starting in Vancouver at The Railway Club on October 3rd. For more information and the most up-to-date tour schedule, visit: www.danielmoir.com

 

 

"His singable melodies are catchy and prove Moir’s worth as a seasoned songwriter" - SEE magazine

  "He has the self-assured sound of an artist who's already perfectly at home in his own skin" - Grant Stovel, CKUA Radio

 

DANIEL MOIR - 'MONDAY MORNING' TRACK LISTING

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 1st, 2013 (Independent)

1. You Are A Shield

2. Home Of Mine

3. Monday Morning

4. Today The Clouds

5. Penticton

6. Think Too Much

7. Anxious Love

8. Where The River Goes

 

DANIEL MOIR OCTOBER TOUR DATES

October 3 - Vancouver, BC - The Railway Club (Album Release Party)

October 4 - Revelstoke, BC - The Last Drop

October 5 - Red Deer, AB - Velvet Olive

October 6 - Edmonton, AB - Wunderbar

October 10 - Victoria, BC - Copper Owl

October 11 - Tacoma, WA - Metronome Cafe

October 12 - Seattle, WA - Cafe Racer

 

 

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WiL Releases New Album 'Live at The Ironwood' on October 8th

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September 13th, 2013

 

(Vancouver, BC) - Vancouver-Island singer/songwriter WiL is releasing his first live album 'Live at The Ironwood' on October 8th and to celebrate its release he'll be kicking off a Tour of Western Canada with 2 shows at the Breakout West Festival in Calgary, starting at the venue where he recorded the album on October 4th.

 

WiL is well known across Canada for his incredible live performances, so it's actually quite surprising that he hasn't released a live album before. When the opportunity came for him to record a live album full of fan favourites at the much-loved Calgary venue, The Ironwood, he had his reservations.

 

“The idea had always seemed risky”, WiL says. “It’s one thing to go to a live show and take it all in and quite another to have those songs come off well on a live audio recording. I mean, it’s really just me and my drummer (for the most part) plus how can our sound and dynamic, that cumulative vibe and experience within the room be captured on disc? But recording engineer Josh Gwilliam (Pilot Audio) whom I’d worked with on a prior studio album convinced me to let him try. After hearing the mixes I asked my manager to take on the project with him - after all, she has seen thousands of my shows so if anyone knew how it would need to be presented and thus represent me, it was her.”

'Live At The Ironwood' is WiL's first album for Victoria-based record label Cordova Bay Entertainment. Label Manager, Jocelyn Greenwood says that "Having been fans of his songwriting and amazing live performance for years we are really looking forward to working with him on releasing ‘Live at The Ironwood’ on October 8th. We are also very pleased to be working with him again for a full album of brand new material due out in 2014."

 

It's been 2 years since WiL released his critically acclaimed 4th album 'Heart of Mine' but he certainly hasn't been resting on his laurels. WiL has been keeping himself busy in his studio on Vancouver Island (aptly called 'Box In The Woods'), writing and composing music for film and television. In 2011, WiL’s original song ‘Roam’ was chosen to represent Travel Alberta’s award winning ad campaign 'Remember to Breathe'.  Shortly afterward he was commissioned by the internationally recognized Calgary Stampede to compose their 100th Anniversary theme song, Ride. The flagship video 'Alberta' (feat. Roam) from the Travel Alberta campaign won the Diamond Award for Best Overall Entry at ITB Berlin 2012 (considered the OSCARS of International Travel and Tourism Industry) and 3 ITB awards in 2013 including Gold for the video ‘Summer’ featuring the brand new song 'There Is'.
 

Don't miss out on your chance to see WIL live across Western Canada as he tours in support of 'Live at The Ironwood' out on October 8th through Cordova Bay/Fontana North. For the most up-to-date tour schedule, please visit: ibreakstrings.com

 

 

WiL - 'LIVE AT THE IRONWOOD' TRACK LISTING

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 8th, 2013 (Cordova Bay/Fontana North)

1. Long Kiss Goodnight

2. Wedding Dress

3. Tell You Twice

4. Oak Tree

5. Both Hands

6. Dance With The Devil

7. Honey Pie

8. 4 String Song

 

WiL WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR DATES

Oct. 4 - Calgary, AB @ The Ironwood (Breakout West / WCMAs)
Oct. 5 - Calgary, AB @ Festival Hall (Breakout West / WCMAs)
Oct. 10 - Red Deer, AB @ The Vat
Oct. 12 - Fernie, BC @ The Arts Station
Oct. 13 & 14 - Calgary, AB @ The Ironwood
Oct. 16 - Regina, SK @ Artful Dodger
Oct. 17 - Saskatoon, SK @ Village Guitar & Amp
Oct. 18 - Edmonton, AB @ Royal Alberta Museum
Oct. 19 - Hythe, AB @ Demmitt Cultural Society Hall
Oct. 20 - Jasper, AB @ Olive Bistro
Oct. 24 - Kelowna, BC @ Minstrel Cafe & Bar
Oct. 25 - Vancouver, BC @ The Cellar
Oct. 26 - Victoria, BC @ Lucky Bar
Nov. 1 - Nanaimo, BC @ Corner Bistro
Nov. 2 - Cumberland, BC @ The Waverley
Nov. 28 - Chilliwack, BC @ Bozzini's Upstairs
Nov. 30 - Nelson, BC @ Spirit Bar
Dec. 6 & 7 - Canmore, AB @ The Drake Inn 

 

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Yukon Rockers Speed Control Release New Album 'F.A.B.' on October 1st

For Immediate Release:

September 12th, 2013

 

TOUR DATES IN WESTERN CANADA STARTING ON OCTOBER 3rd,
INCLUDES BREAKOUT WEST SHOWCASE DATES!

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(Vancouver, BC) - It's not everyday that you hear about a band that hails from The Yukon - but today is THAT DAY. Straight out of -40 degrees in Whitehorse, the power trio Speed Control are getting set to independently release their 2nd album 'F.A.B.' on October 1st and will kick off a string of Western Canadian Tour Dates starting on October 3rd in Cranbrook, BC. The tour also includes 2 showcase dates in Calgary for Breakout West! Speed Control will showcase at Dickens Pub on October 4th and The Palamino on October 5th.

 Speed Control, made up of brothers Graeme (guitar/vox) and Jody Peters (bass/vox), and drummer Ian March, is known for their live show and their passion for playing hard and fast! All 3 members come from a jazz and classical music background but they're now all focused on their true passion – ROCK. Speed Control's music has been described as a combination of pop punk, math rock and high-energy rock 'n roll fused with the incredible intensity of their live show. Their new album 'F.A.B.' was produced by David J. Taylor (Despistado, Geoff Berner) and upon seeing Speed Control play for the first time, Taylor was amazed by the energy of the band.

“It was like seeing the Police before they broke in ’77," said Taylor.  "A band with this much drive is unstoppable!”

 

Often called the hardest working band in the Yukon, Speed Control is not only a hard-hitting rock trio. They have also dedicated themselves to furthering music education in Canada and bringing music back into lives of kids nationwide. In the summertime, between club and festival shows, Speed Control teach “RAWK Camps” which are partnered with Yamaha Canada, giving the kids brand new instruments to play and equipment to run the camps. This allows Speed Control to visit many remote communities, some of which do not have a music store. Singer Graeme Peters describes the camps as "a miniature version of Jack Black's School of Rock...but better."

 

"Obviously our RAWK Camps are better because there's 3 of us," explains Graeme. "It's a great experience! We teach them instruments throughout the week or three days, however long we're there. And we have a big rock concert at the end.” 

 

Speed Control will be playing dates live across Western Canada this fall and look for their new album 'F.A.B.' out on Tuesday, October 1st. The album will be available for purchase on iTunes and other fine digital retailers. More tour dates in November & December will be announced soon. For more information and the most up-to-date tour schedule, please visit: speedcontrol.ca

 

 SPEED CONTROL - 'F.A.B.' TRACK LISTING

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 1st,  2013 (Independent)

1. Because I Can

2. Coming Home

3. Breed

4. All My Songs

5. On Your Own

6. Up And Everything

7. Koontr

8. Seeing Blue

9. You Don’t Know Me

10. I Could Write A Song

11. Kick And Drag

12. Tent City

 

SPEED CONTROL WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR DATES

October 3 - Cranbrook, BC - Dewey's Pub

October 4 - Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub (Breakout West Showcase)

October 5 - Calgary, AB - The Palamino (Breakout West Showcase)

October 9 - Golden, BC - The Rockwater Grill

October 10 - Kimberley, BC - TBD (All Ages Show)

October 11 - Vancouver, BC - The Fairview Pub

October 12 - Sechelt, BC - The Lighthouse Pub

October 13 - Surrey, BC - Olympia Pizza (All Ages Show)

October 18 - Drayton Valley, AB - Drayton Valley Max Theatre (All Ages Show)

October 19 - Prince George, BC - Riley's Pub

November 13 - Edmonton, AB - DV8

November 14 - Saskatoon, SK - The Fez

November 15 - Regina, SK - McNally's Pub

November 16 - Winnipeg, MB - The Cavern

 

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