CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL· EAST ST MUSIC A NOMINEES . FROM ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND FEBRUARY 10-13
SHOWCASES Thursday, Friday & Saturday Radisson Plaza Hotel, Salon A 9:00 pm - midnight Cat & Fiddle 10 :00 pm - midnight Irish Centre (184 Water Street) 1:00am-2:30am
ROAST SAM "THE RECORD MAN" Radisson Plaza Hotel, Salon B Friday, February 11 at Noon
CONFERENCE Radisson Plaza Hotel Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW Radisson Plaza Hotel, Salon B & C Saturday, February 12, 11 :00 am - 7:00 pm
SUNDAY ALL-AGES SHOW LSPU Hall 1 :30 pm - 4:30 pm
AWARDS SHOW Sunday, February 13 St. John's Arts & Cultu.·e Centre 8:00pm
(CBC Television logo?) All-Atlantic broadcast begins 1 0:00 pm in the Maritimes, 1 0:30 pm in Newfoundland
HOSTED BY CATHY JONES & TOM GALLANT Featuring performances by: Les Mechants Maquereaux • Lennie Gallant Cathy Jones • Barra MacNeils Hardship Post • Tom Gallant Ron Hynes • Rawlins Cross East Coast Fiddle Ceilidh Finale ., - • , .,.,... - • ~ , • tl r - - .1 ,.. -..... "., ·J )
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Chair On behalf of the Board of Directors of the East Coast Glen Tilley Music Association, I would like to welcome you to the 1994 East Coast Music Awards/Conference. Vice Chair Sheri Jones We are proud of the growth and development of Atlantic Jeff Dyer Canada's Music Industry and believe this year's confer ence and awards show will do much to further the Secretary exposure of east coast artists to a national and interna Anita Best tional market.
Treasurer The ECMA has taken a major step towards realizing its Tony Kelly mandate to fully represent the entire Atlantic region: for the first time in its six year history, the event is being Newfoundland held outside its home base of Halifax. Meeting the Fred Brokenshire challenge of moving this event would not have been Terry Rielly possible without the full support of the ECMA Board and in particular the tireless efforts of its Newfoundland Nova Scotia members. lan McKinnon Bruce Morel In addition to taking the show on the road, there is another 'first' this year: CBC television's broadcast of Prince Edward Island Sunday's Awards Show to the Atlantic region, and a Campbell Webster national rebroadcast of a one hour edited package on Eric MacEwen Friday, Febuary 18.
Cape Breton It's an exciting time to participate in the music industry Ivan Melanson of this region. East coast artists have captured the attention of the national and to some extent the interna New Brunswick tional music community. There is a tremendous focus Jim Bradley on our talent and the opportunities have never seemed better. Lifetime Director Rob Cohn As we gather to celebrate the achievements in the East Coast Music Industry this year and look forward to its future, let's not lose sight of the foundation upon which all this has been built: the spirit of community. Coordinator Anita McGee Let us continue to encourage and support one another.
Assistant Coordinator Bridget Noonan Sin~er~~~ :t-P - .::>- Second Assistant Lyn Andrews C l\:/ Glen Tilley Chair, ECMA
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL IRISH CENTRE Salon A 1 :00 Pressure Drop 9:00 Laura Smith 1 :45 Potbelly 9:40 Almost Twins 10:20 Pamela Morgan 11 :00 Cameras in Paris 11 :40 Plankerdown Band
Cat & Fiddle Pub 10:00 Great Big Sea 11:15 Dream West
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY II
RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL IRISH CENTRE Salon A 1 :00 Leonard Conan 9:00 Teresa Doyle 1:45 Bung 9:40 AI Tuck & No Action 10:20 Four the Moment 11 :00 Chad Richardson 11 :40 Ashley Macisaac
Cat & Fiddle Pub 10:00 Keith Adams 11 :15 Meshikamau
5 SHOWCASES
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL IRISH CENTRE LSPU HALL (ALL AGES) Salon A 1 :00 Dead Reckoning 1 :30 pm Sunfish 9:00 Rose Vaughan Trio 1 :45 Bubaiskull 2:10 pm Merge 9:40 Linda Brooks 2:50 pm Drive 10:20 Bats in the Belfry 3:30 pm Darshiva 11 :00 Natalie MacMaster 11 :40 The Liz Band
Cat & Fiddle Pub 10:00 Debbie Jordan 11 :15 Scott Parsons
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6 MAN
Sam Sniderman Also to Sam's credit, he is Former 2nd Vice President & Director of Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & 1920 entrepreneur born in Toronto, Ontario Sciences; Director of CHIN; Former Director of CIRPA; 1937 began selling records in his brother's Organizing member of the Guitar Society; Member of College Street radio store the Elgin Wintergarden Theatre Committee, Variety 1959 moved to Yonge Street, Club of Canada, Mariposa Advisory Committee; Board home of Sam the Record Man Member of CIQM, Glory of Mozart Festival, Music 1969 Sam expanded across the country Building Restoration Committee, Canadian Country 1976 Received Order of Canada Music Association, and the Black Music Association. 1984 Ontario Bicentennial Medal Sam, a true benefactor of Music, Established the 1989 Walt Grealis Award/CARAS Sniderman Recordings Archive, University of Toronto. 1991 Director Mozart Music Festival In appreciation for Sam's support of East Coast Music, 1992 Metro Toronto Citizen of the Year the ECMA is proud to honour him with a lifetime mem 1994 Honourary Lifetime Member of bership. East Coast Music Association 7 CONFERENCE Radisson Plaza Hotel Friday 10:00 - 5:00 Saturday 9:00 - 5:30
FRIDAY SATURDAY
10:00 am Lawyers, Musicians & Contracts - 9:00 am SOCAN - The Video If you're a what you don't know Can hurt you! songwriter, you can't afford to miss this. Featuring Stephen Stohn, Leonard Everything you always wanted to know Glickman and Graham Henderson. Their about copyright and your right to earn client lists read like a who's who of cash at home. musicians in Canada. 9:30pm Date with a Tape The perennial favourite brought to you by the Songwriters' Noon Roast Sam the Record Man or Lunch Association of Canada. To submit a song with Sniderman- He came. He saw. He for evaluation, bring one cued cassette opened record stores. This year Warner copy of your song and four copies of your Music Canada president Stan Kulin, RPM lyrics sheet to the registration desk by editor Walt Grealis and a few other friends 9am. Featuring Frank Davies of The will take a light hearted look at the world of Music Publisher; the VP of A&R for EMI, recording according to Sam. Tim Trombley and songwriters Leon Salon B, Radisson Plaza Hotel Dubinsky and lan Thomas.
2:30pm "The Menage a trois"! Artist, Manager 1:00pm FACTOR: Foundation To Assist and Agent: Who does what to whom in Canadian Talent On Records Financial this ever evolving relationship? Featuring Assistance Coming To Our Region? award winning agent, Alan Askew; Jack Executive Director, Heather Sym will be Ross, manager of Moxy Fruvous and lan on-hand to reveal upcoming program McKinnon of Rawlins Cross. changes and how you can get money for your demos, videos, tours and more! 3:30 pm The Importance of Being Visual! Or Brother can you spare thirty grand for 2:40pm The Price of Independence: From a video. Why should you spend more for finished product to final sale - the a 4 minute video clip than you do for your continuing adventures of the Indy Artist in whole record? Featuring Denise Donlon, a major world. Sponsored by the Program Director, MuchMusic; Julie Canadian Independent Record Producers Thorburn of Videofact and EMI's VP Association (CIRPA) with promotions Promotions, Peter Diemer. (Moderator: specialist Anya Wilson, publicist Paul Pope, Producer, Black Spot Inc.) Richard Flohil; Jake Gold, the manager of Tragically Hip and more!
4:00pm The A&R Panel or, The Return of the Talent Scouts featuring Artist & Repertoire VPs from every major Canadian label. An insider's look at the industry: New Trends, Hot Tickets, the "Buzz from here". (Moderator: Fred Brokenshire)
8 2 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS! "FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR" & ~~ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR''
PLATINUM PLUS "ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS" CD TWO MILLION VIEWERS FOR CBC'S "ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS" TV SPECIAL
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9 TRADE SHOW Radisson Plaza Hotel, Salon B & C Saturday, Feb. 12, 11 :00 am- 7:00 pm
Visit display booths from some of the Music Industry Hutton's Music Leaders covering Retail, Organizations, Manufacturing & Packaging, Promotions - An entire support system Ground Swell Records for East Coast Music! MacNeil-Woods
A.L. Collis & Sons Ltd. Music Manufacturing - " Cassette Plant"
Atlantica Records MIANS
Canadian Heritage Music Stop
Canadian Music Week O'Brien's Music
COCA Overtom Studio
Cultural Affairs P.A.M.
Duckworth Distribution R.D.R. Promotions
Fabian James Promotions Royal Marketing
FACTOR St. Mary's Bay Arts Association
Fred's Records SOC AN RONII\'NES crger's paradise - p
TThe M 11sir Publisher• CO NGRATU LATE S RO N HYNES 5 ECMA NOMINATIONS MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR COUNTRY ARTIST OF THE YEAR ALBUM OF THE YEAR SONG OF THE YEAR ("MAN OF A THOUSAND SONGS") VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("CRYER'S PARADISE")
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RECORDING GROUP/DUO BUDDY WASISNAME & THE OTHER FELLERS FIGGY DUFF GUITAR SOULS THE IRISH DESCENDANTS THE RANKIN FAMILY Managing To Manage! COUNTRY ARTIST KEVIN COLLINS RUBY DALEY RON HYNES JOAN KENNEDY BATSIN'IHE THE RANKIN FAMILY POP/ROCK ARTIST BEIAFRY FIGGY DUFF Showcasing Saturday at 10:20 PM in Salon A JOHN CAMPBELLJOHN ALBERT FAYTH SARAH MCLACHLAN ROCH VOISINE
JAZZ ARTIST IN PARIS HOLLY COLE TRIO Showcasing Thursday at 11:00 PM in Salon A MIKE COWIE TRIO JEFF JOHNSTON QUARTET JOHN NUGENT ROY PATTERSON QUARTET Also East Coast Bookings For: BLUES ARTIST GUITAR SOULS RON HYNES ROGER HOWSE & RUFF IDEAS Perfonning at the ECMA Awards Show THERESA MALENFANT DUTCH MASON ASHLEY MaCISAAC JOE MURPHY Showcasing Friday at 11:40 PM in Salon A BEST LIVE ACT BUDDY WASISNAME & THE OTHER FELLERS THE BARRA MACNEILS THE IRISH DESCENDANTS SARAH MCLACHLAN THE RANKIN FAMILY
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... MORE NOMINEES
COMPACT DR. HELEN CREIGHTON LIFETIME DISCS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD _, VIDEO OF THE YEAR . LENNIE GALLANT IS IT LOVE I FEEL DIGALOG® directed by Podz
RON HYNES CASSETTES CRYER'S PARADISE . _, directed by Don Allan SARAH MCLACHLAN DESIGN, POSSESSION FILM AND directed by Sarah McLachlan THE BARRA MACNEILS MY HEART'S IN THE HIGHLANDS PRINTING directed by Roy Pike
CANADA'S THE RANKIN FAMILY INDEPENDENT FARE THEE WELL LOVE directed by Philip Kates CONNECTION SINCE 1986 INSTRUMENTAL ARTIST GUITAR SOULS GEORGES HEBERT HOWlE MACDONALD M u s I C DANIEL HEIKALO NATALIE MACMASTER MANUFACTURING SERVICES ALTERNATIVE/ROCK ARTIST BUBAISKULL ERIC'S TRIP TORONTO HARDSHIP POST 67 MOWAT AVENUE, SUITE 431, JALE TORONTO, ONTARIO, POTBELLY CANADA M6K 3E3 TEL: (41 6) 51 6-8751 FAX: (41 6) 51 6-9448 FEMALE ARTIST CONTACT: AARON ZON RITA MACNEIL SARAH MCLACHLAN HALIFAX THERESA MALENFANT 2660 AGRICOLA STREET, SUITE 9, ANNE MURRAY HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA ROSE VAUGHAN CANADA 83K 4C9 TEL: I FAX: (902) 453-4634 MALE ARTIST CONTACT: HAL HARBOUR/ JOHN CAMPBELLJOHN DOUG BARRON/STEPHEN OUTHIT STOMPIN' TOM CONNORS TOM GALLANT RON HYNES ROCH VOISINE CONrD 16
... AND STILL MORE
COOPERATION ENTENTE DE AGREEMENT COOPERATION SUR ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR ON CULTURAL LES INDUSTRIES SARAH MCLACHLAN INDUSTRIES CULTURELLES ASHLEY MACISAAC RITA MACNEIL THE RANKIN FAMILY RAWLINS CROSS The Canada/Newfoundland COOPERATION Agreement SOCAN SONG OF THE YEAR on Cultural Industries supports the MAN OF A THOUSAND SONGS written by RON HYNES East Coast Music Awards performed by: RON HYNES and the WE CAN DO ANYTHING Music Industry Association written by TERRY KELLY & FLOYD KING of Newfoundland and Labrador performed by: TERRY KELLY & KELITA
RISE AGAIN COOPERATION Agreement Office written by LEON DUBINSKY Telephone: (709) 772-2026 performed by: THE RANKIN FAMILY Facsimile: (709) 772-2285 STONE AND SAND written by ROSE VAUGHAN performed by: ROSE VAUGHAN TRIO
JUST ANOTHER BOY WHO WANTED TO FLY written by BRENDAN FURLOTTE L'Entente de COOPERATION Canada- Terre-Neuve sur les performed by: GATHERING TAIN industries cuturelles appuie le
ALBUM OF THE YEAR East Coast Music Awards DOWNSTREAM et Ia FIGGY DUFF Music Industry Association produced by Noel Dinn & Pamela Morgan with of Newfoundland and Labrador Daryn Barry & Gary Furniss
CRYER'S PARADISE Bureau de !'entente de COOPERATlON RON HYNES Telephone (709) 772-2026 produced by Dec/an O'Doherty Telecopieur (709) 772-2285 CELTIC MASS FOR THE SEA SCOTT MACMILLAN & JENNYFER BRICKENDEN produced by Scott MacMillan
FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY SARAH MCLACHLAN produced by Pierre Marchand
GOVERNMENT OF NORTH COUNTRY NEWFOUNDLAND Canada AND LABRADOR THE RANKIN FAMILY produced by Chad lrschick
18 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NOMINEES FOR THE EAST COAST MUSIC A WARDS
And here's your checklist so you can chart the winners!
1. BestRoots/Traditional ______9. VideoOfTheYear 2. Best Recording Group/Duo ______10. Best Instrumental Artist 3. Best Country Artist 11. Best Alternative /Rock Artist ______4. Best Pop/Rock Artist 12. Best Female Artist 5. Best Jazz Artist 13. Best Male Artist 6. Best Blues Artist 14. Entertainer Of The Year 7. Best Live Act 15. SOCAN Song OfThe Year 8. Lifetime Achievement Award 16. Album Of The Year
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This year's awards nominees were selected from an eligibility list of Atlantic Canadian artists who released product to retail between November 1, 1992 and October 31, 1993. A panel of industry professionals representing the four Atlantic provinces, who collec tively demonstrated an expertise in all musical genres, chose the final five nominees in each category. A ballot form containing the final list of nominees, prepared and distributed by the accounting firm of Lyle Tilley Davidson, was sent to the ECMA membership for voting and then returned to the accounting firm for tabulation. The result of the vote is secured and will be revealed at the public awards presentation Sunday February 13.
"Entertainer of The Year'' is voted by the public using a toll free number.
DR. HELEN CREIGHTON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
L,;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;.;,;.;..._;.______.-.~ The Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award Ashley Macisaac is presented to an individual who has had a lasting effect on the Atlantic music industry. Georges Hebert Guitar Souls Originally called the Lifetime Achievement Award, it was renamed in 1991 to recognize a woman whose Howie MacDonald accomplishments lasted well beyond her lifetime. John Campbelljohn For over 50 years, Dr. Creighton travelled the rough Lenny Gallant roads of Nova Scotia in pursuit of folklore and songs McGinty originating from the villages and fishing ports dotted around that province. The most famous example of Natalie MacMaster her research was the discovery of "Farewell to Nova Ron Hynes Scotia." Ruby Daley Dr. Creighton's numerous publications have provided Scott Macmillan & Jennifer Brickenden source material for symphonies, operas, films, a ballet, and musical theatre. She received six honourary Terry Kelly & Kelita degrees, civic and provincial honours, a Fellowship in Theresa Malenfant the America Folklore Society and the Order of Canada. Tom Gallant The following people have received the award.
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Last year, tourism expenditures in St. We hope to make "The City of Legends" John's reached almost $1 00,000,000! the destination of choice for travellers In today's economic climate, that's the world over! music to the cars for people who live and work in the _!:ity. At Tourism St. We welcome you to the East Coast John's, we're proud of the role we have Music Awards. Enjoy your stay, and played in helping to build the city's you' re always welcome to come back tourism resource developing exciting again for an "encore" visit. projects and promotional campaigns.
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21 We are delighted to our "Heart's Content" to have such f'me musical talent represented at the 1994ECMA!
Dante "Chico" Berardi Visit us at the trade show ! September 19, 1958 - January 9, 1994
Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia P.O. Box 122 Central Dante "Chico" Berardi, musician, promoter and musical Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2M4 director, passed away last month after a battle with Hodgkin's Disease. Chico was a founding member of the East Coast Music Association and Coordinator/ Haymarket Conductor of the house band for our years at The Cohn in Halifax. Greatly respected for his committment to the music industry, he gave freely of his skills and talent. Square Chico will be remembered and sadly missed by those of 223 Duckworth St. 739-6676 us fortunate enough to have shared in his friendship. This converted turn-of-the
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22 It's vio s ! Stars are shining brighter in the East And ... We're glad to be part of it I
Congratulat•ons To I East Coast M sic Award Nom1n • s ••I
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Good Lucie to all Award Nomi Message from His Worship Mayor John Murphy
On behalf of the City of St. John's I would like to welcome the East Coast Music Association's Board of Directors and members, nominees, special guests, media and visitors to our province to attend the 1994 East Coast Music Awards. The City of St. John's is very excited to host this event for the first time and we are looking forward to showcasing the tremendous talent of the various artists in Atlantic Canada.
A special thank you to the many sponsors and volunteers that were instrumental in enabling the City of St. John's to host this prestigious event.
Wishing all nominees the best of luck and much success in your future endeavours. Ashley Macisaac ECMA "Entertainer of the Year" Nominee t:::M:~Mayor Jones &~o. Where the artists come first 4th Floor, 1819 Granville St., Halifax, NS, B3 J 3R1 The Ron Hynes Plankerdown Band From Newfoundland II • "A Driving Traditional World Beat Band" ... a songwr11 er Debut Album The jig is Up Now Available 5 East Coast Music Awards Male Artist of the Year I Country Artist of the Year "Impeccable musicianship... brilliant craftsmanship as solid as tha and originality. " Album of the Year I Best Video* Cryer's Paradise Robert Buck (The Herald) Among the Top 5 rock from Releases of 1993 Single of the Year* Man Of A Thousand Songs Russell Bowers (The Herald) which ha comas.•• Contact Kelly Russell 1~.~.pPigeon Tel (709) 754-7324 ~Magazine Fax (709) 579-7305 . AInlet P.O. Box 1202, St. John's, Productions Nfld. Canada. AlC 5M9 Send for a free catalogue Management : Sheri Jones, Brookes Diamond Productions 4th Floor, 1819 Granville St. , Halifax, NS, 83J 3R1 Tel : (902) 422-7000 Fax: (902) 422-2929
25 A Message from the Minis ter for The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of Public Works and Government Services
On behalf of the Government of Canada, it is my pleasure to wel come those nominees, participants and delegates attending the East Room for business. Coast Music Awards, conference O n the 'Plaza' Club, life is a cut above. A whole and trade show this week. floor of upgraded rooms and personal, exclusive serv ice. Ex tra in-room am enitie s inclu de As you know, this is the first time the event has been held integrated phone, fax, computer link-up, king outside of Halifax. I am very proud that Newfoundland has sized beds, robes, shoe shine and daily turn been selected for this departure in tradition. I hope that the down. N inth floor life also includes access to the awards organizers will continue to look farther afield - as they Plaza lounge w ith its own conc ierge and a did this year - when selecting a venue for the event in harbour view that's priceless. Plus complimentary coming years. w ine, beer & hors d'oeuvres and a lavish continental breakf ast. There's a lso a Music has always been the hallmark of Atlantic Canada. complimentary limo available. But who would Whether the music of Newfoundland and Labrador, or Cape want to leave when business is so good? Breton, or the Maritime provinces, it portrays to the rest of the world the rich and diverse cultural ties and heritage which are • RESERVATIONS WORlDWIDE 800-333-3333 · uniquely ours. OR CALL YOUR TRA VH f'LAN\JER RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is proud to assist the East Coast Music Association in the promotion of Atlantic ST.JOHN'S • NEWFOUNDLAND Canadian performers at events such as this one. I wish you 120 New Gower Street Tel: (709) 739-6404 well in your activities over the next several days and com mend the organizers of this event for the fine work they are doing on behalf of the musicians of Atlantic Canada. Good luck to the nominees! :! r:vJ! 0 ·J(Y . I j \~~ ~ The Honourable'-'David C.' Dingwall EASTERN .___.._.. AUDIO LIMITED
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L_------~ ~ A Message from the Premier, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I am pleased to extend greetings to all those attending the East Coast Music Awards and Conference.
Atlantic Canada is well known for its rich cultural diversity. The East Coast Music Awards highlight the variety of musical styles and forms in Atlantic Canada and recognize the talent of our artists and groups. It showcases our very best and I am pleased to welcome the East Coast Music Awards to Newfoundland and Labrador, the first time in its six-year history that the awards programme has taken place outside Halifax.
The awards show on Sunday evening, which is the culmina tion of a four-day conference, offers the opportunity for all those involved in the Atlantic Canadian music industry to demonstrate appreciation for the nominees. Through the workshops, showcases and other events, the conference will also serve to strengthen the music industry and the culture in Atlantic Canada.
Please accept my personal best wishes for a successful East Coast Music Awards and Conference.
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29 WE WOULD AUD L/I(E TD THANK: Newfoundland Liquor Corporation Everfresh Juice Music Industry Association of Newfoundland Evian & Labrador and its directors Mary Jane's Newfoundland & Labrador Musicians Association, Stella's Restaurant Local 810 of the American Federation of Musicians Purity Factories Ltd. Economic Recovery Commission CBC TV Newfoundland & Labrador Sf'ECIAL THANKS TO: CBC TV Maritimes Mary Taylor-Ash CBC Radio St. John's Ann Anderson CBC Radio Halifax Elizabeth Batstone Radisson Plaza Hotel Sid Blundon Duckworth Distribution Jim Byrd Lyle, Tilley, Davidson Bill Donovan Protocall Jack Kellum Christie Lites Jim Pittman A.L. Collis & Sons Ltd. Bob Stamp Cantel Canada Communications Stores And the dozens of volunteers who have given so freely of Rent-a-Wreck their time to make this event a success. Nova Models Ltd. Newfoundland & Labrador Aids Committee Grower Direct Fresh Cut Flowers
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30 THE 1994 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS
Producer Glen Tilley
Lighting Design & Direction Bob Stamp
Lighting Electrician Kevin Leckey
House Sound AI Strickland
Stage Monitors Dave Hillier
Audio Technician Rob Power
House Band Musical Director I Guitar Sandy Morris
Guitar ;lr ~·b5 :rei Roger Howse Se 1.r:e :;:; t~e Keyboards il"s c c:os: y Jeff Johnston t~c~e1J,es's Fiddle, Bouzouki Kelly Russell Bass Brian Kenny Drums Howie Southwood
Announcer Bruce Morel
FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE CENTRE ROYAL MARKETING Technical Director "CANADA'S LARGEST DISTRIBUTORS John Coombs OF Lighting techician PRE-RECORDED TRADITIONAL Rick Burt NEWFOUNDLAND MUSIC "
Audio technician Gerald Jackman CALL US ABOUT PURCHASING THE HOTTEST MUSIC Stage Management Mike Manning IN EASTERN CANADA. Brenda Carroll P.O. BOX 386, 406 O'CONNELL DRIVE Head Carpenter Karl Simmons CORNER BROOK, NFLD. A2H 6E3
Wardrobe Marie Sharpe TEL: (709) 632-7656 FAX: (709) 632-5130 Staging ST. JOHN'S (709) 747-5551 Dave Hewitt
Spot Operators Gerald Hynes Craig Lane
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SOUNDS OF CITY SPIRIT
One of the best parts of St. John's nightlife is Great Big Sea- Classics/Original/Newfoundland- The Loft its live entertairunent. While here, you can IDgber Ground - Classic Rock - 7 George UVEI Irlsb Descendants -Irish/Traditional- The Loft • experience a wide variety of musical styles, Jason Delmer Blues Band- Classic Rock /Blues- Ship Inn including traditional Irish-Newfoundland, Folk, Folk Rock, Jeff Dyer- Original/Blues- Humphrey's Rock & Roll, Rhythm and Blues, and Jazz. Jeff Kelland- Rock & Roll Guitar- Trapper John's The following is a list of entertainers you can find in Kelly Russell -Fiddle/Traditional· Folk Festival various pubs, bars, and nightclubs in St. John's. Larger tban Flies- Mainstream/Top 40- Ship Inn Liz Band- Original/Grunge- The Loft Check dates with a local newspaper. Mary Barry - Rhytlun & Blues - Folk Festival ***Although we have tried to highlight the best local performers, Nell Blsbop- Jazz- Fat Cat the dynamic nature ofthe local music industry may prevent the list Ollie Smltb - Piano - Schroeder& from being complete. Apologies to any bands who are not on the Pamela Morgan- Traditional/Folk- Ship Inn following alphabetical list.*** Panting Brothers Band- Cajun/Blues- Boomer's Anita Best- Traditional/Folk- Ship Inn Passage West - Irish- Nautical Nellies Albert Faltb- Mainstream/Top 40- Boomer's PlankerDown Band- Traditional/Irish-Newfoundland- The Loft Boomer's Barry Canning (Band)- Rock & Roll- Trapper John's Pressure Drop -Newfoundland Reggae Band- The Loft Bung • Alternative - The Loft Roger Howse Band - Blues - Fat Cat Brats - Old Rock & Roll - Cornerstone Ron Bynes- Newfoundland Country - Ship Inn Campers- Classics/Original- Trapper John Signal IDII- Folk/Rock/Harmony- 7 George Cbrls LeDrew- Original- Carriage Works Sons of Erin -Irish- Erin's Pub Colcannoo- Traditional Irish/Blue Grass- Blarney Stone Staggerln' Home -Mixed- Rose & Thistle Connemara - Irish-Newfoundland - Blarney Stone Terry Reilly- Kids/Blues/Jazz/Folk- Special Events Dambnalt's Keep -Mainstream -Ship Inn 11ckle Barbour -Traditional Irish -The Duke of Duckworth Debbie Jordan Band - Country - Capricorn's Trlsb & 11oa- Original/Folk Rock- Cat & Fiddle Denis Parker - Rockin' Blues - Duke of Duckworth Two for One - Country - Traveller's Inn Dermot O'Reilly - Irish - Nautical Nellies, Mister Billiards Wiseman Brothers- Country/Rock & Roll- First City D.H. Country- Country - First City Who da Funk It- Rock & Blues - The Loft F1tz & Wiseman - Country - First City Wrong Place, Wrong Time -Blusey!Rock & Roll- Ship Inn
The recording industry is reverberating Irish Descendants -Look to the Sea here in Newfoundland. The following is Jeff Dyer -Days Gone By, GAIA ON a sampling of traditional, contemporary, Jim Payne- Empty Nets, State of the Nation and childrens' music from local artists Mary Barry -January DISC available on disc or cassette. These Plankerdown Band- Working for Peanuts releases can be found in the Newfoundland music section of Roger Howse & Denis Parker- Eagle Ridin' Papas many department stores, or at local music stores. The list is Ron Hynes - Cryer's Paradise given in the order of artist and recording title{s). Rufus Ginchard - Humouring the Tunes Buddy Wasisname & The Other Fellers - Flatout, Simani- Chapel Walls, Heaven by Sea, Makin'for the Harbour,Miracle Cure,Nods n'Winks Ooh Outport People, Saltwater Cowboys, BUNG- Whole Some Things I Cherish Colcannon - Ode to Age Siren's Whisper- The Spell is Cast Dead Reckoning -Hollow Reason, Time's Time Sons of Erin - Alive & Kickin ', At it Again Debbie Jordan - Scream in a Whisper Terry Kelly- Divided Highway, Face to Face, Figgy Duff-After the Tempest, Downstream, Figgy Duff, On the Move Weather Out The Storm Terry Rielly -Is a Teddy Bears Picnic, Great Big Sea- Great Big Sea Surrounded by Teddy Bears Harry Hibbs - All Kinds ofEverything, Thomas Trio & The Red Albino - Four Library Volwnes Thomas Trio and the Red Albino Heather & Eric- No Small Wonder, Tickle Harbour- The Bugle Boys, In l'ans And His Button Accordion w~~33 BAND PROFILE THE PLANKERDOWN BAND
The Plankerdown Band is best described as a celebration of sound. Anchored in traditional Newfoundland jigs and reels, the band's music transcends universal barriers and historical periods of time, with a sound that culmi nates in an innovative and unifying expression of cul tures from around the world. With instruments ranging from fiddle and bouzouki to electric bass and synthe sizer, the sounds the band makes range from spirited jigs to haunting melodies, reflecting the influences ofdiffer ent lands and different times
MIXING CULRJRES All members of the band are from the province and traditional Newfoundland music is a big part of what The Plankerdown Band is about Expounding on the idea that people from around the world express their cultural identities through their music, dance and tradi From left going up steps, Kelly Russell, Wade Pinhorn, Don Walsh Coming down steps Adam Staple, Lori Cooper, Frank Maher tions, The Plankerdown Band exemplifies the non pretentious spirit of folk music around the world. The othermusicians who play regularly with the band Their desire to combine contemporary rhythm with include the Juno Award winning music teacher with the traditional tunes resulted in The Jig is Up. The album, Take Note Music School, Wade Pinhom on electric bass which was released in November of 1993, contains an and keyboards. Lori Cooper, also a teacher at Take Note, international compilation of folk-based tunes with a on vocals and keyboards. Drummer Adam Staple has Newfoundland flair, and include selections and influ been drumming professionally for about 10 years and in ences from Venezuela, Sweden, France and Ireland. addition to playing with Plankerdown, he also drums with the alternative band Drive. Other musicians include SWITCHING PLACES Brian Kenny on bass and Jason Whalen on electric guitar The diversity and talent of its members gives The and bouzouki. Plankerdown Band the range, style and sound that makes it distinctive. The Plankerdown Band is more of TRAVEWNG BAND a collection of musicians who play for the band rather In October of 1994 The Plankerdown Band was the than a set of musicians in the band. The folk and finalactinNewfoundland'smusicalcommissionthrough traditional backgrounds of the three regular members out England, Ireland, and Scotland in the Tip of the Kelly Russell (fiddle, mandolin, whistle, concertina), Iceberg Tour. The response was tremendous, and Frank Maher (accordion, harmonica), and Don Walsh Plankerdown has been invited to return to the UK to (acoustic guitar, electric bass) are complemented by the display their unique talent at Festivals during the sum other musicians who bring funky, bluesy and alternative merof 1995. sounds to the group. These three, along with George On this side ofthe world, The Plankerdown Band has Morgan (percussion) and Wade Pinhom (electric bass) delighted audiences in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa played on The Jig is Up. and in St. John's. 34 w~~
The following is a list of artists who East River- Top 40 Cpuntry Panting Brothers Band - Cajun Blues Fltz & Wiseman- Top 40/Country Parkway- Old Rock n' Roll/Country perform in St. John's. The name of the Gravel Pit Campers- Originals!R&B Potato Bug- Alternative UVE Great Big Sea -Newfoundland Rock Potmaster -Alternative band is followed by the style of music they Ice Cream- Top 40 Pressure Drop- Reggae play, and where they may be found. For dates and Infant Kit- Altemative Reg House- Old Rock n' Roll/Country Irish Brew- Irish/Newfoundland Rick & The Romans- Old Rock n' Roll venues check Moonlighting, the entertainment poster Jason Delmer Blues Band- Blues Roger Howse (Band)- Blues/Originals for St. John's and surrounding area or call (709) 753- Jim Whiffen- Top40 Country/Rock n' Roll Route 60- Top 40 & Original Country Junior Walsh - Scott Goudie- Blues 5836. Newfoundland/Country/Originals Sheavy - Classic Rock After Forever- Metal Connemara - Irish Kate Best- Folk/Country Signal Hill - Classic Rock n 'Roll Albert Fayth - Original/Rock Dabmnait Doyle - Soul Larger than Flies- Old Rock n' Roll Smarty Pants -Rock Austin Roberts - Country/Rock n' Roll Dave & Aubrey - Original NF!Country Laverne Squires & The Boat- SmokestackLightnin' Blues Band-Blues Banquo's Ghost- R&B/Blues/Original David Broderick - Irish/Newfoundland/ Classical Rock Sons of Erin- Irish Barry Canning (Band)- Rock n' Roll Debbie Jordan Band- Lidster's Hill- Rockin' Country/Originals Spank -Rock n' Roll Bill Rose Band with Shirley Dalton- Blues Originals/Counrry/Rock Linda Morrissey -Folk/Newfoundland Ten Forward -Rock/Top 40 BIUy and the Bruisers- Old Rock Denis Parker (Band)- Acoustic & Rockin' Liz Band- Alternative Raunchy Rock Two for One- Top 40 Blind Date- Rock n' Roll/Country Blues/Originals Manchester Run- Irish Uncle Harry's Bar Band- Bob MacDonald (Band) - Dermot O'Rielly- Irish Month of Sundays -Rock n' Roll Top 40 Country!NF R&B/Country/Rock D. H. Country - Country Murphy's Law- Wabana- Countrylfrish/Newfoundland BUNG -Raunchy Rock/Originals Don Butler - Pianist Top 40 Country/Newfoundland Wrong Place Wrong Time- Blues Celtic Connection - Irish Dred Heavy -Alternative Pamela Morgan- Contemporary Traditional 1000 Watt Flower Pot- Top 40 Rock Chic Cheeseman- Rock n' Roll/Country Eastbound - Top 40 Country SPECIAL EVEMS PERFORMERS lHEVENUES The following artists often perform at special events: The following is a very general list that provides the Terry RieUy -Children's Entertainer names of some of the most popular venues for live Terry Kelleher- Children's Entertainer entertainment, categorized according to most frequent Strings Atktched - Traditional musical style of entertainment. None of the venues are Sweet Absalome - Traditional Kolio Kolev - Classical Guitar Irish Descendents - Irish limited to the type of music they are categorized under. Dona Rimma -International Deborah Clarke - Harpist Irish/Newfoundland- Erin's Pub • Rose & Thistle • Plankerdown Band- Contemporary Traditional Blarney Stone • Greensleeves • Shenanigans Anita Best & Pamela Morgan -Traditional Blues - Fat Cat Blues Bar Crooked Stovepipe- Bluegrass Alternative - Junctions Country/Western/Country & Western- Christine's Place • WATCH FOR Stetson Lounge • Port City • First City • Country Round-Up Wom!men Jammin'- Tuesday nights at the Ship Inn in St. Folk- Ship Inn • Red Lion Lounge • Humphrey's John's. Each week three sets are perfomed by the featured Piano- Schroeder's Piano Bar performer, and people from the audience are invited to take Rock- Seven George • Trapper John's • Lottie's Place • part. Draws are held for door prizes provided by the sponsors. The Zone • The Spur • Barkley's • Rockefeller's FolkNight-WednesdaynightsatHumphry'sBarandEatery, Special Events - The Loft • LSPU Hall • The Nickle • the Murray Premises in St. John's. Hosted by the St. John's Jungle Jim's • Corner Stone Folk Arts Council. Each week different hosts, their featured guests, and member of the audience perform.
Gypsies and Lovers - Six Songs - Liz Band (Rock) JUST Irish Descendents (Traditional) First release, St. John's. Recorded live by Don Ellis & Moss RELEASED Music to raise a glass to. Guests Murray. Music from For the Inner Bitch'. Highlight, Queen stars John McDermott, Geoffrey of Swords, powerful song simple arrangement. Look for a Kelly of Spirit of the West. New recording of old fave Rattlin' new full length release in the coming months. Bog, faster than superman on speed. Heart of Hearts- David Vivian (Jazz/New Age) 8 tracks of solo bass. Brilliant playing. A must for lovers of virtuoso playing. All original except In a Silent Way by Viv's biggest influence, Josef Zawinol of Weather Report Fame. w~~1s
Winter is a great time to appreciate the For 34 years, the Art Gallery has been the province's FINE finer points ofNewfoundland and Lab main public gallery, providing about 20,exhibitions a rador. Each winter artists of various year in its three galleries. Half the shows are oflocal art, disciplines consult their muse and di the rest are borrowed from Canadian and international ARlS rect their creative energies toward galleries. writing, painting, filming, recording · 1bis winter you will see selections from the Collec and creating their works of art. tion; Faith and Works, a brigt: display of hooked mats on biblical themes by 86-year old Sister Ann Ameen; a large exhibition of art from all four Atlantic provinces; and aNewfoundland group show, presented here before it tours in Ireland and Europe. Most unusual will be a March exhibition, Shiver, by Nova Scotia artist Rita McKeough, who will combine shaking furniture, other objects, voices and sound in an installation that will surround anyone entering the gallery space.
John Cabot, the man who is best FILM known in this part of the world for Reginald Shepherd, Old School House, Bristol's Hope discovering Newfoundland, may One of the best places to appreciate the works of FEARJRE reach even greater fame as the sub many artists is at museums and art galleries. During the ject of an adventure movie. winter of 1995, Memorial University's Art Gallery, St. John's based film company Harbour City Films located in the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre will Incorporated is planning to produce a $5 million, action host a varied series of exhibits. Exhibitions change adventure film based on the life and times of Giovanni every four to six weeks and there's an active program of Caboto. The script and prospectus are expected to be events - openings, talks, meet-the-artist opportunities finished in April of 1995. The film will be targeted and children's workshops. A highlight of this winter toward widespread commercial release, primarily in the will be a concert series, from classical to experimental. home video market.
MUS~AL November!, 1994wasanimportant and two mermaids minding a dory load of beer. But the day for musicians in this province. stars of the evening were the musicians. An excellent No Duckworth Distribution, the people cross-section of Newfoundland talent was represented, who record and distribute bring the ranging from rocking country tunes of The Debbie music of local artists throughout the province held the Jordan Band, the soulful melodious voice of Dahmnait launching party of a joint venture between them and Doyle, and the very talented Plankerdown Band dis Atlantica/EM! records. Based in Toronto, Atlantica/ played their range of talent. EMI is the label for artists such as The Rankin Family, To the spirited notes of The Plankerdown Band, Anne Murray, RitaMacNeiland Stompin' Tom Connors. dancers from the Newfoundland Dancing Association For musicians in this province, this joint venture is performed 'The Running of the Goat', an age-old tradi great news. It means that their music can be released and tional dance that was brought to Newfoundland by some sold at record stores across Canada. For everyone at the of its earliestEuropeansettlers. It is a very energetic and joint venture announcement party, it meant an excellent fairly complicated series of steps, turns, and swings evening of entertainment, dance, food and drink. performed by eight dancers- a foot-tapping hand-clap Among the guests for the evening were The Duke of ping delight to watch, and quite an exhausting workout Duckworth, very well-dressed in period costume, Snook, for those who dance it. The culture of this province has BOOK always been a favourite topic for Live Tbeatre ana Art GaUe~ EXCERPT writers. Recently Harry Cuff Publi in tbe beart of Downtown St. Jobn's cations Limited has published a col lection entitled Jukes' Excursions, based on the record LSPU ingsofJosephBeeteJukes. Born in 1811 in Summerhill, England, Jukes was appointed geological surveyor by Governor Henry Prescott in 1838. From 1839-1840 HALL Jukes travelled about the province, performing his sur 3 Victoria St. veys. The following excerpt from Jukes' Excursions St. Jobn's describes a typical winter... 753-4531 During the latter part of December, and the whole of January, the weather was beautiful, the air clear, with rude dances, and soliciting money or grog. They called sharp frost and snow on the ground, but no very intense themselvesFoolsandMummers. The merchants and higher cold. The harbour was never frozen over, although the classes shut up their books and neglected their various brooks and ponds gradually became fast. This was the employments, and amused themselves with sleighing par season ofgeneral holiday. The lower orders ceased work; ties to various points where the roads were open; while a and, during Christmas, they amused themselves by what general series of dinner parties commenced, varied now seemed the relics of an old English custom, which, I and then by an evening party and dance. There was an believe, was imported from the West ofEngland, where it amateur theatre, the profits of which were devoted to still lingers. Men, dressed in all kinds offantastic disguises, charitable purposes, and a performance took place once a and some in women's clothes, with gaudy colours and fortnight, in which their several part were well sustained painted faces, and generally armed with a bladder full of both by the actors and the audience. There were, moreover, pebbles tied to a whip, paraded the streets, playing prac two public balls ,for charitable institutions, that were well tical jokes on each other and on the passers by, performing got up and numerously attended.
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