Two Hours Traffic’s “Stuck For The Summer” will be used as the theme to MTV’s Camped Out television series.
The reality series, which only airs south of the border right now, chronicles life at six summer camps — including a sleep-away camp, a cheerleading camp and an arts camp.
Two Hours Traffic plans to begin recording the follow-up to its last LP Little Jabs at the end of February.
CMW festival performers revealed
Canadian Music Week has announced the confirmed lineup for the March 12 to 14 Festival that will feature 500 artists at 45 Toronto venues.
Among the Atlantic Canadians confirmed for the fest are Age Of Daze, Ghost Bees, Hey Rosetta!, Jenn Grant, Matt Mays & El Torpedo and Rebekah Higgs.
Congrats to all the bands.
Moncton to host monthly songwriters’ series
The lovely and talented Robin Anne Ettles, solo performer, session musician and mind behind rae, whose album we spoke of a few months back, will begin hosting an open-mic night, featuring original music only, next month.
The event will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at St. James’ Gate in Moncton, starting Feb. 3, from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. It is open to the public.
The open mic night will be hosted by Ettles.
“Moncton has a strong culture of performance. We also have many talented songwriters, but we don’t have a ‘culture’ of songwriting,” she explained in a press release. “This will provide another opportunity for songwriting to be a part of public life here.
“In other cities, the open mic songwriter night is an important event for the community. Many major label songwriters first tested out their new material at open mic nights, and even met other songwriters with whom they could collaborate.
“Some songwriters want to share something they wrote; some want to hear how others are writing. Some want to talk about the craft with other songwriters. This event allows for all of these things. It also provides a venue for people who want to go out and enjoy live original music, early enough in the evening.”
This open mic is patterned after SongStage, an original music event branded by the Songwriters’ Association of Canada. Application has been made to the SAC for formal endorsement of the Moncton series.
Registration will be required for performing each night. Songwriters can register in advance via e-mail at monctonsong@gmail.com, or with Ettles upon arrival at the event. It is expected that each participant will be able to perform approximately three songs, depending on availability. Participants must bring their own instrument. Songs can be performed in any language.
St. James’ Gate is located at 14 Church St. The second event is already scheduled for March 3.
Rankin Family signs with MapleMusic
MapleMusic Recordings announced recently that The Rankin Family will join the label for the release of their new album These Are The Moments.
The debut single from the album “Breathe Dream Pray Love” has just been serviced to AC radio stations across Canada. These Are The Moments will be released on Feb. 3 on Longview Music/MapleMusic Recordings.
The album is comprised of six new songs, reworked and remixed versions of two of their biggest hits, “Fare Thee Well Love” and “Rise Again,” and four songs from The Rankin Family’s reunion tour.
The new songs were produced by Steve MacKinnon (Serena Ryder, Molly Johnson, Marc Jordan).
The Rankin Family’s 2009 concert tour begins in British Columbia on Feb. 4, and it includes two east coast dates thus far: Feb. 27 at Centre 200 in Sydney, N.S. and Feb. 28 at the Metro Centre in Halifax.
Since their 1992 debut The Rankin Family have sold over 1.25 million albums.
Opportunity for artists
Contact East is currently looking for artists to showcase for provincial, national and international presenters and buyers of talent.
You can log onto www.contacteast.ca and download the artist submission form and send it in.
March 15, 2009 is the deadline for submissions.
Cape Breton to host ECMAs in 2010
The East Coast Music Association announced today that Cape Breton will play host to the 2010 East Coast Music Awards, Festival & Conference from March 4-7.
This year’s ECMAs are only a month away, taking place in Corner Brook, NL Feb. 26-March 1.
ECMA seeks executive director
The association is also currently seeking a full-time ECMA executive director. The association plays a vital role in developing and promoting East Coast music, and it is led by the executive director and a voluntary board of directors.
In a news release announcing the job opportunity, the association wrote:
“The executive director provides leadership and direction in managing the long-term and daily affairs of the East Coast Music Association and its annual event, the East Coast Music Awards, Festival and Conference. As one of the country’s premiere music events and Atlantic Canada’s musical jewel, the ECMA attracts 2,000 delegates from home and around the world. The annual awards, festival and conference is showcases, industry conference international delegate program, community festival, school shows, industry awards, and culminates with a nationally televised awards show.”
Qualifications for this position would include the following:
- Experience managing a budget of $2 million
- Strong human resource management skills and experience
- Working knowledge of the music business and non-profit organizations
- Ability and/or experience to work with non-profit boards and volunteers
- Leadership and vision
- Strategic vision and change management
- Working with the board, to ensure proper implementation of policies and direction.
- Strong interpersonal skills/the ability to build and foster relations (corporate /government /industry)
This position is based in Charlottetown P.E.I.
Qualified candidates will have (or equivalent experience) a university degree with a specialization in Business Administration, Public Administration or Public Relations, and five year’s related work experience in successful event management or related business activity. A proven track record in motivating, and supervising others is required. Experience working within the music and culture industry is an asset. Bilingualism is an asset.
All qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to the following address:
1206-5251 Duke St.
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 1P3
Or, you may fax your resume to (902)425-8559 or e-mail it to resumes@peabell.ca
The deadline is Jan. 31.
