CFN– Rant Maggie Rant, one of Canada’s most exciting Celtic fusion ensembles, will be part of the pipes, plaid and pageantry at the 64thannual Glengarry Highland Games on August 4, 2012. Annually, hundreds of thousands of visitors are drawn to Maxville, Ontario to witness an outstanding display of music, dance, sports, fiddling,Continue Reading
CFN – I never thought I would become a Barbershop Chorus ‘groupie’ but that’s what happened. A very close friend of mine joined the Cornwall, Ontario, C-Way Sound and after viewing a DVD of one of the national competitions, I was hooked. As far as I am concerned, itContinue Reading
CFN – Bands and solo musicians that used to play local area bars and coffee shops to crowds of 20 or 30 people, are now opening up for national acts, in major films, primetime broadcast and cable television shows, and even commercials. Proving that indie music, a term used toContinue Reading
UPDATED for Thursday August 2, 2012 – There are only a handful of the VIP Tickets available! Call 613 551 1755 to book yours before they’re gone! CFN – For all the Johnny Cash fans in the region August 3, 2012 will be a very special evening at TheContinue Reading
CFN – Richard Starkey has to be about one of the luckiest drummers the world has ever scene. Being in the right place at the right time he replaced Pete Best and the rest is history as he took his place as the drummer of the Beatles. Usually one songContinue Reading
CFN – What’s in a word? If you’re manager Mike Guimond of Stephens Broadcasting 101.5 FM the Fox it could be a lot. The US station in Massena NY was sent a satchel of documents from entertainment giant Corus over their use of the FOX in their logo. The USContinue Reading
CFN – It was a hot Saturday night at the beach in Lancaster Ontario as Jeff Brunet of Alkaline Entertainment and I spoke about the music scene in Cornwall, Ontario and why he’s been booking so many gigs out of his home town. Cornwall’s loss however has been Lancaster’s gainContinue Reading
CFN – Bill Henderson, founding member of Legendary Canadian band Chilliwack landed in Lancaster Ontario Saturday June 30th and delighted close to 400 fans! The waterfront venue rocked with local band Trench Town Oddities opening. I spoke with the Bill and the band before their set: Chilliwack have a newContinue Reading
CFN – Music & Movie piracy are still hot topics. File sharing has changed the industries as we know them, but have they really changed the bottom line for artists or have they simply revolutionized the distribution channels? In days of yore DJ’s would take Spinola or Cashola toContinue Reading
CFN – I have to say that this year at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage has been phenomenal. So many very talented performers have graced the stage and shared not only their talent but a glimpse of their personal lives as related to their songs. The board andContinue Reading
CFN – The end of an era today in Cornwall Ontario as Rub Salt frontman, Lift Off music programmer, and Corus radio music guy Rob Seguin leaves the City of a World of Possibilities for Peterborough. During Mr. Seguin’s tenure Corus radio in Cornwall has seen near unprecedented shrinkage inContinue Reading
CFN – Legend of Disco Donna Summer has passed away at the age of 63 after her battle with Cancer. Ms Summers was working on a new album which she sadly looks like she will not get to finish in the fashion she was working towards. Hot Nights, Last Dance,Continue Reading
CFN – Imagine going to an event to release kick off upcoming celebrations with no signage for the event? Anyone driving by the restaurant holding the Cornwall Corus Kinsmen 2012 Lift Off would think the local Corus radio station was holding a sales meeting. The Corus Cars wereContinue Reading
CFN – The good news is that Cornwall is going to have its Lift Off Baloon Festival again this year. The odd news is that the group running it still is working under a veil of mystery and secrecy. The non-profit community funded group still refuses to share who isContinue Reading
CFN – Cornwall band GYPSY is having its CD release party at Lola’s Pub n Grub Saturday May 5th! From the band: hey folks, Jim from Gypsy Here. You know, If being a musician wasn’t so much fun, doing all this prep work ourselves is entirely too much work. Glamorous?Continue Reading
CFN – This was the second last program for the year and once again it was a terrific evening of entertainment. I have to apologize for not being at last month’s performance but I was getting the top of my feet burnt at Daytona Beach and my backup wasContinue Reading
CFN – For the first time since I have been going to the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage there was only one act on the schedule and that act was Juno Award winning Lynn Miles. There was no need for a second act because Lynn gave us more than aContinue Reading
CFN – Tonight’s Grammy awards ceremonies will have a pale shimmer hanging over them as the world woke up to news of Whitney Houston passing away at the age of 48. The official cause isn’t known. The oft troubled singer was found dead in her hotel. Clive Davis’ her longContinue Reading