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Maple Blues Awards nominees named
The Toronto Blues Society has named the nominees for its annual Maple Blues Awards, that takes place in T.O. January 16. West coast nominees are: Jim Byrnes, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne (entertainer of...
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Music Saves series releases ‘Oh What A Feeling’ video
The third video in the ongoing Music Saves series partnered by Shore 104.3 FM and the Vancouver Adapted Music Society (VAMS) is based on Crowbar’s 70s hit, “Oh What Feeling.” Cool choice; somebody’s...
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B.C. talent makes up long list of Breakout West nominees
Breakout West takes place in Regina, Sask., Sept. 30. The awards takes in many categories and this year the nomination list includes many B.C. acts among its number . Murray Porter (aboriginal LP of...
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Tom Harrison’s Garage for Sept. 3
Swollen Members’ Mad Child has released his solo, Dope Sick. A video from the album, Jitters, can be seen now. Madchild also is offering a seven-inch single of the title track. Before Go Four Three...
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Tom Harrison’s Garage for Nov. 12
BLUES AIN’T BAD British Columbia nominees for the Maple Blues Awards are Colin James (entertainer of the year), Steve Kozak (new artist), The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer (new artist), David Gogo...
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Tom Harrison’s Garage for Dec. 4
Vancouver Coastal Health has made an anti-smoking video based on the Powder Blues hit, Doin’ It Right. The video was directed by Leah Hawirko and stars VCH staff as they sing and dance and point out...
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Tom Harrison’s Garage for Jan. 15
After a lengthy vacation, the Garage has reopened its doors. It deals exclusively in B.C. music matters and tries to keep up to date on videos, singles, albums, tours, strange encounters on the road,...
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Tom Harrison’s Garage for Jan. 22
Year in year out, January is a quiet time for music, just as it is for most endeavours. Bands are resting up from a pre-Christmas tour or getting psyched for the next road trip, possibly with a new...
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Tom Harrison’s Garage for June 4
Festival news is coming in. The 13th Maple Ridge and Caribbean Music Festival is July 13 and 14 at the Memorial Peace Park. Headlining on the 13th is Barracuda, a Heart tribute; 14th is Steele. Last...
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Tom Harrison’s Garage for June 11
Charity albums are a tough sell, but Common Courtesy Volume One looks like a keeper and one to own for the future. With proceeds going to the Kids Up Front Foundation, the album features 24 bands who...
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Tom Harrison’s Garage: Jepsen wins Allan Slaight Award
Carly Rae Jepsen will receive the Allan Slaight Award during the Walk Of Fame induction in Toronto, Sept. 21. This is the fourth year for the Slaight Awards. Slaight was a pioneering radio broadcaster,...
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2014 Western Canadian Music Awards announce nominees
The Western Canadian Music Alliance announced the nominees for the 2014 WCMA’s today. The winners will be announced at a gala at the Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg on Sunday, October 5....
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