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And the band played on…
I first heard the name ‘Donald K. Donald’ (DKD) in the ‘70s when I was running around my hometown of Summerside, P.E.I. Back then, it was in association with the band April Wine (DKD was the “promoter”). He seemed like the big times to us, routinely packing the local high school gyms and arenas with great bands. I thought that …Continue Reading
Junos With a Capital “B”
Yesterday, having experienced the Junos mostly as just another guy I decided I would find the back room — the one where some careers are made and others broken — the back room where I imagined everyone in pinstripe suits, smoking big cigars and swilling bourbon like it was, well, 1955. In pursuit of business with a capital “B” I …Continue Reading
Now That’s More Like It
They say that Mussolini made the trains run on time, and while I’m not sure the Juno organizers will appreciate the comparison, I have to say I appreciate what they’ve done to live music in St. John’s — for this weekend, anyway. In the normal course of events, opening bands rarely start playing till 11 — and I’ve waited till …Continue Reading
None of that old time Rock and Roll
“Rock Night Blast Off” was the title of tonight’s little shindig at the Delta Ballroom, and while there was nary a space shuttle in sight, there was a good deal of rock and roll. On the bill were The Idlers, The Novaks, and Hey Rosetta! Official Observations for the evening: Telling people to dance rarely has the desired effect, but …Continue Reading
There’s going to be a Ruckus
If you’ve been hearing about the Junos, you might be a bit confused about what the Ruckus on the Edge has to do with Juno Fest has to do with the Junos. And I don’t think anyone would blame you. I’ve written about it here and there, but before we get into the meat of this week’s installment, I thought …Continue Reading
The JUNOs Are Coming, The JUNOs Are Coming
Let the madness begin: Juno Nominees were announced in Toronto today. From the release: Leading all categories with a total of six JUNO Award nominations is Michael Bublé. Following the hugely successful release of CRAZY LOVE, his first studio album in over two years, Bublé will contend for the JUNO Fan Choice Award (presented by Pepsi), Single of the Year …Continue Reading
Juno Update: Ruckus Tickets to go on sale March 1
The 2010 Juno Host Committee announced official sponsors this morning, along with details about the performances leading up to the Broadcast event on April 18th. The Platinum level sponsors are pretty much who you would expect to see: Fortis, Steele Communications, The Telegram, and Target Marketing and Communications Inc. Various communications and beverage companies have sponsored events at varying levels, …Continue Reading
