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Oct 11, 2019
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It's that time of the year, and we are off to join family and friends for the last long weekend before Christmas. The FYI gang wishes all our readers an enjoyable time, and we'll see you back with the usual package of news and information on Wednesday the 16th. Until then, don't overeat and drive with care. -- With video
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Today's column puts the spotlight on the federal party leaders, and news about Canada's podcasting industry and a new in-home business Rogers Communications is launching to cozy up to its mobile customer base.
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Montreal indie artist Bayla, born Brittany Kwasnik, is the Grand Prize winner in Canada’s Walk of Fame 7th annual RBC Emerging Musicians program and showcases at Toronto’s Great Hall on November 7 and at the event gala on the 23rd. The story includes videos of the winner and runners-up.
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Oct 10, 2019
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Presented by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the prestigious honour celebrates the current achievements and future potential of rising Canadian songwriters. This year it goes to a Toronto pop songsmith and a Montreal multi-instrumentalist. Pictured: Lowell
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Oct 11, 2019
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Canada's 'Bobby' is to be celebrated for his contributions to Canadian music in a ceremony on October 27 where his star will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Bill King caught up with sons Chris and Mike for this conversation.
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A weeklong writing retreat at the Banff Centre led to a recording session in early 2018 at The Tragically Hip’s studio The Bathouse with engineer/producer Nyles Spencer, drummer Peter von Althen and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Comeau. The results are Skydiggers’ latest full-length, Let’s Get Friendship Right.
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Oct 11, 2019
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Artists with notable new releases in a busy week include Freddie Mercury, ll Divo, Father, Kim Gordon, Kurt Vile, Starcrawler, Chris Knight, Steve Miller, elbow, and YUNGBLUD. The Canadian contingent features The Dead South (pictured), Catherine MacLellan, Andre Ethier, Rush, Gillian Snider & Leslie Stanwyck, Blue Hawaii, and Devon Welsh.
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Oct 11, 2019
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Choir! Choir! Choir! ( pictured) is to perform at the US-Mexico border on Sunday, a CIMA showcase at Folk Alliance 2020, and a Tribute to Gord Downie in Burlington. Also in the news are Music Nova Scotia, TSO, FACTOR, 2020 Music PEI Awards, CCMA Song Camp, Ontario Creates, Music BC, and farewell John McGuirk, Stephen Swid, and Molly Duncan.
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Oct 11, 2019
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A feud with Trump boosts Nickelback (pictured), Drake at odds with his dad, and Canadian musicians discuss the election. Others in the headlines include Aaron Carter, Rihanna, POP Montreal, Black Keys, Audius, HMV, Aurora, Vulfpeck, Iceland, SoundExchange, the business of celebrity, and Michael Jackson.
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Actor Renée Zellweger makes a living using her voice to portray characters — the latest in the brand-new biopic, Judy, about the late showbiz star Judy Garland — and has been involved with the ALS Association for almost five years now for a very personal reason.
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Dan Edmonds: two thirds of a fifth
Formerly with Harlan Pepper, the Hamilton songsmith is readying a second solo album. This sweetly melodic lead track sounds both classic and contemporary.
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