Steve Brockley Band Play Showcase @ NXNE 2013

For Immediate Release:

May 30th, 2013

 

(Vancouver, BC) - BC-based folk-country trio the Steve Brockley Band just returned home from an extensive Canadian Tour that took them all the way to Montreal and back and now they're getting ready to head back out East, to Toronto, for a Showcase at NXNE on Thursday, June 13th at Magpie Taproom. The Steve Brockley Band were touring in support of their recently released (April 16th) 2nd album LeBoeuf.

 

The Steve Brockley Band released their self-titled debut album in 2010 to much critical acclaim and after spending the last couple of years touring across Canada playing club dates, house shows and festivals, the boys fired up their tour vehicle of choice, a wood-paneled station wagon named John Candy, to promote LeBoeuf. LeBoeuf was produced by John Raham (Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford, Po' Girl) with songs written by Steve Brockley and includes all of the signature staples of the Steve Brockley Band - storytelling, clever metaphors and great musicianship - but this one is a much more personal album for the band.

 

“When we recorded the first album, we were brand new and we just got in the studio and recorded and mixed the whole thing in three days – quick and dirty," says Brockley.  "On this one, after spending the last couple years on the road together, we felt we owed the new material the best possible opportunity to come alive. We took the time we needed to capture the songs without chasing them away.”

 

Watch Steve Brockley Band Perform LeBoeuf track "Letter" at The Dakota Tavern 

 

The Steve Brockley Band can't easily be defined by one sound or musical genre. Though it is apparent that the band is part of the tradition of folk music, they’re able to take the style in new directions without making the audience feel uprooted. The band draws varied comparisons in their music ranging from: J.J. Cale, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, John Prine, Bob Dylan and The Band.  Getting to the heart of a song is their main goal. Not just digging into the notes, but nailing those spaces in between the notes. When you’ve got a good song, you want to let it breathe. A percussive double bass swagger, drum grooves from the gut, and a rolling finger picked guitar bring their brand of folk music to life. There’s no rush to the end of a song – if it's right, it happens. The main thing is not to hurry, so nothing good gets away. And that's what the Steve Brockley Band does best.

 

Listen To The Steve Brockley Band track"Classic Car" from LeBoeuf 

 

Be sure to join the Steve Brockley Band for their NXNE Showcase in Toronto at Magpie Taproom on Thursday, June 13th! For more information, please visit: www.stevebrockley.com

 

 

STEVE BROCKLEY BAND @NXNE 2013

Thursday, June 13, 2013 

Magpie Taproom - 831 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON

Set Time: 10:00 PM

 

The Steve Brockley Band is: Steve Brockley (guitar, vocals), Kevin Bertram (upright bass) and Leon Power (drums, mandolin).

 

 

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MEDIA TOOLS

WATCH the Steve Brockley Band perform "Letter" here (courtesy of Wood & Wires)

WATCH the Steve Brockley Band perform "If You Let Her" here

STREAM/DOWNLOAD the Steve Brockley Band track "Classic Car" here 

CLICK here for high-res LeBoeuf album art. Click here for a high-res press photo.

 

 

FOR MORE INFO: www.stevebrockley.com

 

 

Sarah Brightman Announces New PBS Special

'Dreamchaser: In Concert' To Premiere In August 2013

 Fans can win tickets to this Exclusive London taping in June:

sarahbrightman.com/pbs

 After making history on both stage and screen, pioneering the classical crossover genre, selling over 30 million albums worldwide, and becoming the only artist to perform the theme song at two Olympics, it’s hard to imagine Sarah Brightman has a dream left to realize.  Yet with her new album ‘Dreamchaser,’ Sarah is embarking on what she calls “the greatest adventure I can imagine.” Inspired by the wonderment and beauty of space, 'Dreamchaser' is a reflection of Brightman’s lifelong dream to travel into space.

 PBS will offer TV viewers the opportunity to join Sarah in her next step on this journey with ‘Sarah Brightman: Dreamchaser: In Concert,’ which will be filmed on June 6 and premiere on PBS stations in August 2013 (check local listings). This unique and newly created TV special, developed specifically for PBS, will take as its theme the futuristic space-vision of the Dreamchaser World Tour. The concert performance will be recorded in front of an invited studio audience, featuring both new songs and well-known favorites that her fans have grown to love. The studio environment, custom designed for the television taping, will be transformed for all to share in this out-of-this-world live experience. The evocative lighting, elaborate costumes and powerful video imagery will synchronize into a truly spectacular and highly original program. Fans can enter for the chance to win tickets to this intimate London taping here:  sarahbrightman.com/pbs

 As announced last year in Moscow, Brightman is anticipated to be the first musician to travel to the International Space Station, turning her dream into reality. 'Dreamchaser' is a collaboration with veteran producer Mike Hedges, known for his iconic work with the likes of U2, The Cure, Dido. The first single "One Day Like This" is a unique depiction of British band Elbow's legendary song. The album also features "Closer," a breathtaking new arrangement of "Tubular Bells." Furthering the mystique of the album, Brightman delivers many other incredible songs including an astounding rendition of Sigur Ros’ "Glosoli," featuring new English lyrics by Chris Difford (Squeeze).

 Following the special, Brightman embarks on a 33-date North American tour, kicking off at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton on September 13th. "I want to make the shows as beautiful as possible with the feelings, in the visual sense, behind me," Brightman told Billboard. "I'm using a huge, round screen that almost looks like a satellite behind me." Full dates below.

 Sarah Brightman Tour Dates

9/13 – Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum

9/14 – Ottawa, ON @ Scotiabank Place

9/15 – Toronto, ON @ ACC

9/17 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre

9/18 – Boston, MA @ Boston Opera House

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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Morgan Doctor Releases Her 3rd Album 'Major Over Minor' on May 7th

For Immediate Release:

April 18, 2013

 

(Toronto, ON) - Toronto-based musician/drummer Morgan Doctor will release her third solo album, Major Over Minor, through Aporia Records/Outside Distribution on May 7th, 2013. 

 

Her first fully instrumental album, Major Over Minor came together after three years of soul searching that started when Doctor left a band (The Cliks) and a relationship. The ambient electronic album is about that time, full of contemplation and hopefulness. It's about the ending of a great love and the beginning of new relationships, new friends, new loves, a new home and even a new dog! Ultimately, Major Over Minor is all about change, moving forward and the journeys we take in life. 

 

"Any journey is not about the places we go," Doctor explains. "It's the paths we take, the feelings we have and the people we meet along the way. The places we visit everyday tend to blur and become part of the background: unnoticed and unappreciated."

 

Morgan Doctor created all of the melodies for Major Over Minor on a LED light sound pad with patterns of light being repeated and triggering tones. "Phosphorescent" came out of working with that device and "The Seafarer" was based on a dream Morgan had one night of a young girl traveling across the ocean. The track "West Coast" is a slice of life tune that carries a sense of longing and freedom - a time you know won't last forever but you wish it could. The release of Major Over Minor is also accompanied by a roll out of some juicy remixes - the first one came out back in March courtesy of Eccodek, now there's a brand new one courtesy of Paradise Animals and there will be another one from Graham Wright (Tokyo Police Club) very soon. Tour dates in support of Major Over Minor will be coming in the Summer and Fall.

 

Download "Phosphorescent (Paradise Animals Remix)" here!

 

Morgan Doctor moved from her native Los Angeles to Toronto in 1999 and has since been a highly sought after session player as well as private drum teacher, having played over a thousand dates all over the US, Canada and Europe. She has played with such artists as: Andy Kim (30 million records sold), The Cliks (Warner/Tommyboy), Ron Sexsmith, Lights, Alex Lifeson and The Tea Party. Some of the artists Morgan has been billed alongside—on tour throughout the U.S. and Canada—include Cyndi Lauper, B-52’s, Tegan and Sara, The Cult, The New York Dolls, Indigo Girls, the Gossip, Dresden Dolls, Debbie Harry, The Stars, Feist and many more! She recently performed alongside comedienne Sandra Berhard at Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto as part of the Canadian International Comedy Festival and with Dearly Beloved at CMW 2013. Major Over Minor is her third release for Aporia Records - Is This Home? was released in 2006 and Other Life was released in 2009.

 

Look for Major Over Minor on all digital retailers on May 7th. For a full listing of Morgan Doctor's upcoming performances visit her website: www.morgandoctor.com

 

MORGAN DOCTOR - MAJOR OVER MINOR (APORIA/OUTSIDE)

RELEASE DATE: MAY 7th, 2013

1. Holding The Reins

2. What Remains

3. West Coast

4. The Seafarer

5. When It's Right

6. In Between Living & Dying

7. Saturn

8. Phosphorescent

 

MEDIA TOOLS

DOWNLOAD/STREAM/POST Major Over Minor track "Phosphorescent" (Paradise Animals Remix)  HERE

DOWNLOAD/STREAM/POST Major Over Minor track "The Seafarer" (Eccodek Remix) HERE

DOWNLOAD Morgan Doctor high-res photo HERE

DOWNLOAD Morgan Doctor high-res album art HERE

 

 

FOR MORE INFO: www.morgandoctor.com

 

World’s Best-Selling Soprano Sarah Brightman Releases 11th Studio Album Dreamchaser In North American On April 16th, 2013

FIRST SINGLE “ONE DAY LIKE THIS” AND MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW

 

(April 11th, 2013) – Global recording star Sarah Brightman’s highly anticipated 11th studio albumDreamchaser will be released on April 16.  A pre-order of the album as well as its first single “One Day Like This” and the track “Angel” are available at various online retailers including iTunes and Amazon. The music video for “One Day Like This” premiered with the Wall Street Journal on March 21 http://youtu.be/8IPRu42wscA

 

Inspired by the wonderment and beauty of space, Dreamchaser is a reflection of Brightman’s lifelong dream to travel into space. As announced last year in Moscow, Brightman is anticipated to be the first musician to travel to the International Space Station, turning her dream into reality. 

 

Dreamchaser is a collaboration with veteran producer Mike Hedges, known for his iconic work with the likes of U2, The Cure, Dido. The first single “One Day Like This” is a unique depiction of the legendary British band Elbow’s single.  The album also features “Closer” a breathtaking new arrangement of Tubular Bell’s of which Mike Oldfield said, “Never would have believed in 1972, I would be listening to this 41 years later. Superb new arrangement - such an honor.”  Furthering the mystique of the album, Brightman delivers many other incredible songs including an astounding rendition of Sigur Ros’ “Glosoli.”, which features new English lyrics written by Chris Difford (Squeeze).

 

The album is already receiving the kind of accolades one has come to expect from a new Sarah Brightman release; from the exclusive video premiere for "One Day Like This" with The Wall Street Journal to appearances on such varied outlets as CTV’s Canada AM and ET Canada on Global.

 

Brightman said "I'm excited to be releasing Dreamchaser. This album was recorded at a particularly exciting time of my life with a number of new adventures beginning to materialize. The music has been informed by not only my past experiences but also my future aims and aspirations. I'm delighted with the new music. I hope that my fans will also enjoy participating in this musical journey with me". 

 

Dreamchaser follows the global success of Brightman’s last album Symphony, which was released in 2008 and went on to sell close to 3 million units worldwide. 

 

The Dreamchaser World Tour kicks off in China June 2013, with the North American leg of the tour beginning on September 13th in Hamilton, Ontario. A complete listing of all Canada and US concert dates can be found at www.sarahbrightman.com/tours. 

 

A global recording artist, music icon, actress and humanitarian, Brightman is among the world’s most prominent performers, with global sales of more 30 million units and more than 180 gold and platinum awards in more than 40 countries. She is also the only artist to have simultaneously topped the Billboard dance and classical music charts.

 

Brightman recently accepted the UNESCO nomination to be an “Artist for Peace” Ambassador for her commitment to humanitarian and charitable causes. Along with her high profile role with UNESCO, she is also known advocate for funding scholarships to further girls education programs in the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

 

TRACK LISTING

 

1. Angel

2. One Day Like This

3. Glosoli

4. Lento e Largo From Symphony No. 3, Op. 36

5. B 612

6. Breathe Me

7. Ave Maria

8. Eperdu

9. A Song Of India

10. Venus And Mars

11. Closer 

 

For more information visit www.sarahbrightman.com

Donovan Woods Don't Get Too Grand Album Release Party & Video Release

For Immediate Release:

April 9th, 2013

 

(Toronto, ON) - Toronto troubadour Donovan Woods released his third album Don't Get Too Grand on March 26th (on Aporia Records) and he's finally getting around to having the official album release party on Wednesday, April 24th at The Horseshoe Tavern. To mark the occasion, Donovan Woods is releasing the video for the Don't Get Too Grand track "The Coldest State". The video features Donovan Woods and a couple of friends and was choreographed by Patricia Allison and directed by Ryan Nolan.

 

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 'THE COLDEST STATE'

 

"The Coldest State is my run at a joyous song about love rediscovered," Woods explains.  "I thought a joyous dance would help emphasize the song's purpose. Also, I've always wanted to be involved in a choreographed dance routine and this seemed like a good opportunity to do that and have someone else pay for it. My friends Matt Huether (on my right) and Matt Lancaster (on my left) volunteered their time. If you can even comprehend it, none of us have had formal dance training, but Matt (on my left) clearly missed his true calling. His movements are fluid, sexy and vital. I cannot take my eyes from him while I watch. I am under his spell." 

 

Don't Get Too Grand has received much critical acclaim since it was released on March 26th. Publications such as NOW,  The Grid and the Toronto Star have given the album glowing reviews with notable music blogs such as HeroHill and Slowcoustic also heaping on the praise. To make the night extra special, Donovan Woods will be performing with a full band - a very rare occurrence - at the album release party on April 24th. Gavin Slate and Wunderstrands will be opening up the show. Doors open at The Horseshoe at 8:30 PM and tickets are $10 in advance at www.aporiadirect.com and $15 at the door.

 

 

NOW Magazine and Collective Concerts Presents:

 

DONOVAN WOODS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

w/ Gavin Slate & Wunderstrands

Wednesday, April 24th

@ The Horseshoe Tavern (370 Queen Street W.)

Doors: 8:30 PM

Tix: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

 

 

"These are just smashing songs, period — “Put On, Cologne” and “Petrolia” are jaw-dropping in their plain-spoken beauty — and Woods inhabits the rootless, put-upon characters in his sad-sack vignettes with believable ache." - Toronto Star

 

"This is emotional music that doesn’t sound fragile or overwrought, a difficult balancing act that Woods pulls off effortlessly." - NOW Magazine

 

MEDIA TOOLS

WATCH video for 'The Coldest State' HERE

WATCH Donovan Woods perform 'Sask' HERE (courtesy of Wood & Wires Productions)

LISTEN/SHARE/EMBED Donovan Woods - "Put On, Cologne" HERE

GET Donovan Woods High-Res Photos HERE and HERE

GET Donovan Woods - Don't Get Too Grand High-Res Album Art HERE

 

 

FOR MORE INFO: www.bestsongwriterever.com