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Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control is a new band from the east coast of Canada that consists of brothers Kirk and Jordi Comstock who were founding members of the three-time East Coast Music Award-nominated and national touring act Madhat. The brothers joined forces with their bass playing cousin Luke Comstock and guitarist/keyboard player Philip Clark.
- EA Sports Rugby 2005 video game made for XBOX, PlayStation 2, Mac and PC.
- 15 Love (TV series on YTV)
- Walking Divided (independant film)
Duane Andrews
Inspired by legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, Duane Andrews performs a mélange of jazz and folk music. His repertoire includes some of Reinhardt’s compositions, classics from the Manouche (Gypsy) folk tradition, Jazz standards, traditional Newfoundland folk music and some of Duane’s own compositions.
- scored "Hospital City" 45 min. NFB/CBC documentary produced by Mary Sexton and Kent Martin.
- scored theme music for CBCTV's (Newfoundland and Labrador) "Political Theatre" news series.
- scored "Slic-o-teen" and "Maudite Gamine". 2 short films Produced by Newfoundland filmmaker Sherry White
- co-produced "Water Street" a feature documentary about the current St. John's independent music scene. Presently being developed with the CBC for broadcast.
- acted in and performed in filmscore for "Bloomsday Cabaret", feature documentary from Rosemary House
Banshee
Named for Irish lore, Moncton's Banshee is fronted by siblings Bryon and Shelley Chase with fiddler Stacey Read. Blending historical tunes with original Canadian Folk Music for five years. 2004 marks the release of their third CD "A Clearer Path" produced by Bob Hallett of Great Big Sea.
The Barra MacNeils
902.876.8987 or 416.452.3153
The Barra MacNeils are one of Canada's premier Celtic groups from Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia. Steeped in Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots and musical artistry, this diverse and talented family group continues to wow audiences around the world with their captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship. Their much-anticipated new CD " All At Once" (scheduled for release in April 2005 through Shoreline/ EMI Music Canada) features the addition of siblings, Boyd and Ryan MacNeil, delivering an exhilarating and rejuvenated sound.
Mary Barry
A native of St. John’s, Mary Barry is a bilingual singer, voice-over & recording artist, actor & puppeteer and composer. Her performances include the Vancouver, Montreal,&St. John’s Jazz Festivals. A recipient of five songwriting awards and her critically acclaimed CD These Days is nominated for the2005 ECMA Jazz Recording of the Year.
- Teeshoe - A Powell River Story (2004) Bear Productions, BC (Narration)
- The Gospel Spoken (2004) Paddy Barry/NIFCO (Soundtrack)
- One Night Only (2002) NIFCO Class Film (Soundtrack)
- 15 Documentaries (2002-03) World Vision TV (Narration)
- Can of Worms (1998) Disney (Puppeteer)
Barry Canning
Barry was recently awarded “Male Artist of the Year’, “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year” with Alan Doyle at the 2004 MIANL awards. Last Man Standing, Canning’s third album, was produced by Alan Doyle. It features guest performances and co-writes by Doyle, Paul Lamb and Cory Tetford of Crush, and Chris Ledrew of Brothers in Stereo.
- Movie: Making Love In St. Pierre (produced by John Vatcher): 2 songs (Wish I Was) and (Your Eyes)
Chris Colepaugh and the Cosmic Crew
Toured with Grammy-nominated North Mississippi Allstars, performed at House of Blues (Boston), nominated "Rock Album of the Year" ECMA 2004 and 2002, Canadian Musician Magazine's “Best Unsigned Band” 2003/2004, won Grand Prize at NB Songwriting Competition 2002, finalist in the CBC Great Canadian Music Dream.
Crush
With the release of their second CD Face In The Crowd (Sonic 2003) and the release of the hit single “King For a Day”, Crush earned five 2004 ECMA Music Awards including “Group of the Year”, “Single of the Year” and “Entertainer of the Year” honours. Crush, made up of singers/songwriters/guitarists Cory Tetford and Paul Lamb, continue to tour the country and are currently gearing up for their third studio recording.
- Joan of Arcadia (TV, US, 2005)
Damhnait Doyle
Newfoundland singer-songwriter Damhnait Doyle is an exciting and versatile artist. Member of new hit group, Shaye, and with three award-winning solo recordings, Damhnait Doyle is just getting started. 2005 will see the release of Shaye's new CD as well as the recording of Damhnait's next solo project.
Andrew Duke
Andrew Duke (composer/sound designer/musician) has been composing, producing, remixing, and performing music since 1987. His music is consistently referred to by the media and listeners alike as continuously presenting a unique and distinct sound. He is a member of the Guild of Canadian Film Composers.
- anti-racism PSAs (series of 4, director Sobaz Benjamin, CTV, CBC, Much Music, 2005)
- One True Measure (film, director Jason Levangie, Halifax, 2004)
- Likewise (web installation, visual designer David Clark, Halifax, 2004)
- songs placement Sex Traffic (TV, Red Light Productions, BBC&CBC, 2004)
- songs placement Snakes&Ladders (TV, Political Productions, CBC, 2004)
Andrea England
Andrea England's star is on the rise. Her debut album, Lemonade, is a hook-laden blend of lyric-driven rootsy pop music. The Chronicle Herald’s Jim MacDonald writes, “Lemonade raises the proverbial bar for other debut albums, while placing established artists on notice.” Nominated for three 2004 MIANS Awards, the Nova Scotia singer-songwriter has also gained international attention for her songwriting from the John Lennon & USA Songwriting Contests, ASCAP and SPE.
- "Another Day" - Beautiful People (ABC Family), Season 1, Episode 103 (2005)
- "Another Day" - Joan of Arcadia (CBS), Season 2, Episode 218 (2005)
- "Sometimes" - Dawson's Creek (SPE DVD), Season 4, Episode 423 (2004)
- Lemonade CD featured on "Out There with Melissa Dimarco" (2004)
Glamour Puss
Contact: Bruce Morel
902-435-0330
Glamour Puss is a powerful mix of guitar, harmonica, keyboard and a driving rhythm section. A fusion of pop, Zydeco, blues, with five bilingual vocalists, enthusiastic and contagious energy with solid meaningful lyrics written by Roger (keyboards) and Travis (guitars) distinguishes this group and sets them apart from anything on the East Coast of Canada. The multiple East Coast Music Award winning band has also represented the Province of New Brunswick as tourism ambassadors the last two years, their original music has been front and centre in all NB Tourism campaigns on TV and radio.
Credits:
- Steeplechasing (Vision TV) 1999
- BRIO Radio Canada Television 2002
- New Brunswick Tourism Campaign TV Music for 2003, 2004 seasons
- Jazzbox TV Series (Bravo/TFO/TV5)
Heavy Blinkers
Orchestral pop that spans from the Beach Boys and Burt Bacharach to Mercury Rev and the Polyphonic Spree. Four-star reviews in Mojo, Uncut, etc. Interested in placing songs or scoring.
- Robson Arms (CTV)
- Touch and Go (score for indie film); published by Nettwerk Songs Publishing
Hot Toddy
2005 East Coast Music Award Winner for Blues Recording of the Year and 2005 Canadian Independent Music Award Nominee for Blues Group of the Year, Hot Toddy released their fifth independent album The Salty Sessions vol II in November 2004.
Based in Fredericton, NB, Hot Toddy is Tom Easley (double bass, vocals), Thom Swift (acoustic guitar, dobro, vocals), and Joel LeBlanc (electric guitar, harmonica, vocals). The group combines an inventive blend of roots, blues and jazz accompanied by mischievous lyrics, unique storytelling and driving rhythms.
Credits:
- Talking Blues (Bravo)
- Air Guitar in Oulu (Bravo)
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