Cornwall Ontario – Barrie Wentzell has met and worked with almost every musical great during his stint with Melody Maker magazine in London from 1965-75. That time included working with David Bowie who passed away after a brave fight with Cancer. Wentzell recently visited Cornwall for a fund raising exhibit for its public art gallery […]
Jimi Hendrix, Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison from the Doors, all of The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Miles Davis, Leonard Cohen, the Who, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, and just about every major musical head liner from 1965 to 1975 crossed the lens of Barrie Wentzell. Mr. Wentzell also became friends with many […]
I love that image that an area photog did of moi. He meant it badly, mostly because he’s kinda young and probably never understood or watched Citizen Kane. He’s an example of a young person in Cornwall, with some talent, who sold his soul to get the love from a ever shrinking clique. […]
CFN – I think back on my time in Promotion. I was Working dead end middle Management Jobs, supporting my family, making music and promoting musicians and artists. The hours were bad, the pay was non existent but I kept doing it. I was running full force at one point and making a lot […]
Celsk Benefit Promotions Inc. Presents for one day only! Sunday April 19th GREASEMANIA will be at Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall Ontario! Tickets for the Sunday afternoon performance are available at the box office or dial 613 938 9400 or via www.Admission.com
CFN – Desperate times call for desperate action and for performer Steven Ryan (Steven Ryan Branchaud) who has Cornwall roots, he turned to his art and craft and shared his parody with the world. By the time you click on the link below to listen his track titled “Do Something” will have been seen on […]
One Night Only! Alkaline Entertainment presents GREAT SCOTT A Tribute to AC DC at the Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario! Saturday November 15th, 2014 Tickets $15 before the show or $20 at the door! This is a LCBO Licensed event. and on Sunday November 28th, 2014 It’s Pauly and the Goodfellas Get out and […]
CFN – I love listening to Q with host Jian Ghomeshi. I have had a long time love affair with CBC radio since I worked in the Arctic when I was young. There’s something about CBC radio that has always been special which is why I’m personally saddened yet at the same time pulling up […]
CFN– Why would anyone working in the public shoot nudie photos and complain if they get leaked in 2014? Yes, it’s an invasion of privacy and yes it can be brutal in some ways; but it also is a sport for hackers who the harder it is to gain access, the bigger the rush and […]
CORNWALL Ontario – I was at the Port theatre last night. It’s an original Roxy theatre that has struggled mightily to survive as it approaches its 75th anniversary. They are still fund raising to add digital projection; but since the Sylvain family have bought it have cleaned it up and essentially saved it. Larry […]
Summer & Fall are heating up at The Port Theatre in Cornwall Ontario! Saturday August 16th Winston Marley opens for The Bayou Boys Tribute to CCR! Friday August 22 Nelson Colt Tribute to George Strait! Saturday August 23 Ring of Fire The Johnny Cash Experience! Led Zeppelin A theatrical presentation by Mothership All events […]
CFN – Heart’s longtime love affair with Canada – and Montreal in particular – dates back almost 40 years, to the night in 1976 when they were fired from Lucifer’s nightclub in Calgary, back when Heart was just another bar band . “I made some disparaging remark about the club from the stage and we […]
( Brock Frost, Shoeless Joe Owner Gokan Karakus, and Mitch Gagne) CORNWALL Ontario – River Kings Part Three! The Fat Lady apparently might not have sung in Cornwall Ontario after all as Real Estate Agent and City Council Candidate Brock Frost is attempting to broker a deal to keep the River Kings in […]
Sylvain Sound is proud to present ! A Musical Tribute to Elton John The Captain Fantastic Band! One Night Only! Saturday June 14th, 2014 at The Port Theatre in beautiful Cornwall Ontario! This is a licensed event. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and at the door. Tickets are available at Melody Music, Port Theatre, Lottery Kiosk At […]
CORNWALL Ontario – The folks at Lift Off announced the slate of bands playing as well as that the first day will be free to the public! Playing July 10th – 12th : Thursday 4:30pm: Street Road 6:00pm: Lost Boyz 8:00pm: Barstool Prophets 9:30pm: Glass Tiger Friday 4:30pm: Trailer Five 6:00pm: The Paul Deslauriers Band […]
Alkaline Entertainment & Sylvain Sound are proud to present ! The Power of Persuasion The Ultimate Santana Experience One Night Only! Saturday May 24th, 2014 at The Port Theatre in beautiful Cornwall Ontario! This is a licensed event. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and at the door. Tickets are available at Melody Music, Port Theatre, Lottery Kiosk […]
Alkaline Entertainment & Sylvain Sound are proud to present ! Queen Flash – A Tribute to Queen One Night Only! Friday March 28, 2014 at The Port Theatre in beautiful Cornwall Ontario! This is a licensed event. Tickets available at Melody Music, the lottery kiosk in Cornwall Square and at the Port Theatre from 1-4 […]
CORNWALL Ontario – You see some interesting stuff on Social Media and I discovered Cornwallite Jon Irvine and his Cornwall Song. It’s not everyday you see a local song featured, never mind on the Uke! Sadly Jon is leaving Cornwall; heading off to Halifax apparently; but his Cornwall song will live on digitally for […]