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ConferenCe Guide

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1 2Metro Credit Union MUsiC Pei Week 2012: ConferenCe Guide Metro Credit Union MUsiC Pei Week 2012: ConferenCe Guide

■ Friday, January 13, 2012

Coffee Art CrAwlPresented By on-line support

Leonhard’s Café & Bakery, TimoThy’s WorLd Coffee, Beanz espresso Bar & CaféFormerly known as Art For Music, the Coffee Art Crawl kicks off Metro Credit Union Music PeI Week 2012 between

4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on January 13th. Artwork by the nominees for Visual Artist of the year will be displayed

during the entire week. the three locations are all found within close proximity on University Avenue. Join us as

we announce gala performers and present the award for Visual Artist of the year at the Coffee Art Crawl opening

ceremony. Great food, hot coffee and some fantastic artwork! Very cool way to kick off the week!

■ Saturday, January 14, 2012

cBc Presents

Just Bidin’ My tiMe: A triBute to Gene MAClellAnClosInG eVent oF the 2011 CUltUrAl CAPItAl oF CAnAdA desIGnAtIon For the CIty oF ChArlottetoWn

8:00 pm | zion presByTerian ChurChA highly anticipated tribute concert for Gene Maclellan, one of PeI’s most famous songwriters who penned the

songs “snowbird” and “Put your hand In the hand”. Featuring performances by catherine Maclellan, lennie Gallant, ron Hynes, dennis ellsworth & Haunted Hearts, Meaghan Blanchard, John connolly, scott parsons. this

concert will serve both as the closing ceremonies concert for the City of Charlottetown’s Cultural Capitals of Canada

designation, and the opening concert for Metro Credit Union Music PeI Week 2012. Musical director: John connolly.

■ WedneSday, January 18, 2012

PerforMAnCe CoAChinG with wAyne o’ConnorPresented By culture pei

9:00 am – 5:00 pm | The GuiLd | admission: see paGe 9Wayne o’Connor is a music industry legend on the east Coast. having worked as tour Manager for Crash test dum-

mies, Joel Plaskett, david Myles and many more, Wayne has worked in sound mixing, lighting, managing, booking

and everything in between. With over thirty years of experience under his belt, Wayne has the enthusiasm, passion

needed to help guide artists towards a better performance. this is an interactive coaching session where a band’s

live performance is broken down and critiqued in front of an audience. this is a unique opportunity to literally watch

a band become better performers right before your eyes.

“Wayne O’Connor has a keen ear for a good set list, a good eye for visual presentation, and many years of ex-perience to back it up. He has always given me great advice about pacing, audience response, and the overall picture of our live show. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

—Brad roberts, Crash test dummies

MusiC MosAiCPresented By tHe pei co-operAtive council In PArtnershIP WIth fédérAtion culturelle de l’Île-du-prince-édouArd

8:00 pm | harBourfronT TheaTre, summerside | TiCkeTs: $13 (plus taxes & fees)

Music Mosaic is a bilingual fusion of French and english music, held annually in summerside. this year the

harbourfront theatre will light up the dark of winter with great performances and awards presentations to some

of PeI’s biggest and best musical acts. lennie Gallant will headline this concert and Ashley condon, caroline Bernard, and rebels will round out this line up.

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■ thurSday, January 19, 2012

one-on-one VoCAl trAininG workshoP with Annette CAMPAGne (in frenCh or enGlish)Presented By culture pei & fédérAtion culturelle de l’Île-du-prince-édouArd

Warn house Bed & BreakfasT, summerside | admission: ConTaCT fCÎpéFédération culturelle de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (FCÎPÉ) will offer vocal training workshops (and songwriting

one-on-one workshops upon request) with folk singer-songwriter, Annette Campagne from saskatchewan. For

more information, inquires about memberships or to reserve a spot, contact the FCÎPÉ at 902-370-7333 or by

e-mail at [email protected].

s.A.C. sonGwriters ConCertPresented By tHe eAstern GrApHic

8:00 pm | kinG’s pLayhouse, GeorGeToWn | TiCkeTs: $15 (plus taxes & fees)

held this year at the King’s Playhouse in Georgetown, this showcase celebrates the ongoing legacy of PeI

songwriting, featuring performances by the nominees this year for soCAn PeI songwriter of the year, catherine Maclellan, dennis ellsworth, fraser Mccallum (racoon Bandit), John Mcphee (Paper lions),

liam corcoran (the express), and guest Ashley condon. hosted by Juno-winning songwriter david francey.


one-on-one VoCAl trAininG workshoP with Annette CAMPAGne (in frenCh or enGlish)Presented By culture pei & fédérAtion culturelle de l’Île-du-prince-édouArd

Carrefour de L’isLe-sainT-Jean, CharLoTTeToWn | admission: ConTaCT fCÎpéFédération culturelle de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (FCÎPÉ) will offer vocal training workshops (and songwriting

one-on-one workshops upon request) with folk singer-songwriter, Annette Campagne from saskatchewan. For

more information, inquires about memberships or to reserve a spot, contact the FCÎPÉ at 902-370-7333 or by

e-mail at [email protected].

sonGwriter workshoP with dAVid frAnCeyPresented By tHe sonGwriters AssociAtion of cAnAdA And culture pei

10:00 am – 2:00 pm | sTudio 1, ConfederaTion CenTre of The arTs | admission: see paGe 9Join three time Juno award winning singer-songwriter, david francey for an interactive and informative songwrit-

ing workshop. Better come out of your shell for this one! Artists will take turns playing songs for the group in the

style of a songwriters circle, while receiving instant feedback from one of Canada’s most respected songwriters. A

very cool way to learn about songwriting and learn about other local artists!

fACtor inforMAtion sessionPresented By culture pei

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | sTudio 1, ConfederaTion CenTre of The arTs | admission: see paGe 9do you know what FACtor does? do you know what FACtor even stands for? Brent Bain is here to tell you how

FACtor can be a factor in your music career. FACtor distributes over $14 million each year to assist Canadian

music and you can get in on part of it! Funding is out there but you have to apply for it and know how to make your

application stand out from the rest. need some cash for a video? need money to record a Cd or demo? how ‘bout

some dough to tour nationally or abroad? FACtor can help. Find out how!

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soCAn inforMAtion session: soMe Artists Get royAlties, so CAn you!Presented By culture pei

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm | sTudio 1, ConfederaTion CenTre of The arTs | admission: see paGe 9did you know Merv Griffin has made about $70,000,000 in royalties from the theme song to Jeopardy?!? extreme

example, but the bottom line is royalties are out there, but it’s up to you to make sure they get collected. Join

soCAn’s tim hardy as he explains how to make sure you’re getting in on the royalties you deserve and how to

explore alternate ways of making money with your music.

keynote Address By dAVe BidiniPresented By culture pei

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | sTudio 1, ConfederaTion CenTre of The arTs | admission: see paGe 9Join dave Bidini, celebrated author, writer, Gemini award-winning filmmaker and a founding member of the

rheostatics, for an interactive, interview-style keynote address. Andrew King of Canadian Musician magazine will

moderate the discussion. have a question for dave? let us know!

fridAy niGht liVePresented By GAHAn Brewery

10 LoCaTions from monTaGue To summerside (see BaCk Cover for LoCaTor map)Featuring performances by over 28 artists at 10 different venues across the Island. this night has something for

everyone—folk, rock, country, blues, Celtic! tons of performances, tons of great music and it goes all evening long!


GrouP VoCAl trAininG workshoP with Annette CAMPAGne (frenCh lAnGuAGe only)Presented By culture pei & fédérAtion culturelle de l’Île-du-prince-édouArd

Warn house Bed & BreakfasT, summerside | admission: ConTaCT fCÎpéFédération culturelle de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (FCÎPÉ) will offer a group vocal training workshop with folk sing-

er-songwriter, Annette Campagne from saskatchewan (myspace.com/annettecampagne). For more information,

inquires about memberships or to reserve a spot contact the FCÎPÉ at 902-370-7333 or by e-mail at [email protected].


GettinG on stAGe And stAyinG there: how to Book GiGs And Get inVited BACkPresented By culture pei

noon – 1:00 pm | sTudio 1, ConfederaTion CenTre of The arTs | admission: see paGe 9

Panelists: Brock Gallant (Programmer for Plan B, musician) / steve Barber (Programmer for Hunter’s Ale House) /

Meghan scott (Manager for Slowcoaster) / darren Gallop (Company House records, Marcato digital Solutions)

tired of hearing, “sorry, never heard of you” when you’re trying to book a gig? this panel teaches you how to

avoid that frustration and move your career onto a path of bigger, better and more consistent gigs. Whether you’re

making the move from rehearsing in the basement to playing at a bar or moving from theatres and clubs into the

festival circuit, these experienced and professional panelists will outline the most effective tricks of the trade to

secure bookings locally and abroad.

MAkinG it hoMe in one PieCe: how to Go on tour And MAke Money, stAy friends with the BAnd, And CoMe BACk in the sAMe VAn you left with!Presented By culture pei

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm | sTudio 1, ConfederaTion CenTre of The arTs | admission: see paGe 9

Panelists: robbie aggas (Tour Manager for The Stanfields) / Wayne o’Connor (Tour Manager for Crash Test

dummies, Joel Plaskett) / kyle Cunjak (forward Music Group, musician) / david Cyrus Macdonald (musician)

you’re broke. you’re hungry. you’re tired and you’re miles and miles from home. sound like fun? Probably not. But

touring should be fun. It’s the ultimate pay off for musicians. live audiences night after night! Find out how to go

on tour the right way! Jumping in a van (which may or may not work the whole time) is just one little part of touring.

this panel will cover all the angles and everything you need to know before you hit the road. learn how to go on

tour and come home happy!

CAreer deVeloPMent PlAnninG: why thinkinG ABout your future is Cooler thAn it soundsPresented By culture pei

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | sTudio 1, ConfederaTion CenTre of The arTs | admission: see paGe 9

Panelists: rose Cousins (musician) / sheri Jones (Manager for Gordie Sampson, Joel Plaskett) /

lloyd doyle (Sandbar Music) / kimberly sinclair (SpinCount)

there’s a lot more to a career in music than planning next weekend’s gig. tours don’t happen by accident, funding

doesn’t fall from the sky and reputations aren’t built through Facebook alone. Find out the best ways to lay out a

career road map to help make your journey a little smoother.

11th AnnuAl MusiC Pei AwArds GAlAPresented By oceAn 100 & K-rocK 105.5

8:00 pm | ConfederaTion CenTre of The arTs homBurG TheaTre | TiCkeTs: $29 (plus fees)

Celebrating the achievements of Island musicians this past year, our gala will be hosted by native Islander Jona-than torrens, best known for his work on Trailer Park Boys, Street Cents and Jonovision, Featuring awards pre-

sentations, and performances by catherine Maclellan, the express, racoon Bandit, dennis ellsworth, and more.

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Solid Rock café / 6:30 pm / $6

Holland College School of Performing Arts /

Brielle Ansems / Tim Chaisson and Morning Fold

olde dublin Pub / 7:00 pm / $6

The Wynnes / JJ & Koady Chaisson / Ted J. Simmons

/ Ten Strings and a Goat Skin / Richard Wood

Globe WoRld flavouRS / 8:00 pm / $6

Plain Dirty Blues / Bad Habits /

Rattlesnakin’ Daddies

MaRc’S Studio / 8:00 pm / $12 adv, $15 door

Ashley Condon / Dave Bidini / The Express

the dunk (Breadalbane) / 8:00 pm / donation

Soul Food Trio and Guests

Red’S coRneR (Pooles Corner) / 9:00 pm / $6

Johnny Oliver / Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys

alibi lounGe / 11:00 pm / $8

Al Tuck / Sister Jack / Racoon Bandit

hunteR’S ale houSe / 11:00 pm / $8

Jordan Cameron / Box Car Dan /

Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys

iSe’S baR / 11:00 pm / $6

Get Bodied / Uigg / Death Valley Driver

olde taP RooM (Summerside) / 11:00 pm / $6

Tim Chaisson and Morning Fold / Arrows in the Air


dAVe BidiniKeynote Address

Winner of the 2006 F.G. Bressani Award, dave Bidini is the author of nine books, all of them critically acclaimed and widely read, including On a Cold Road, Tropic of Hockey, Around the World in 57 1/2 Gigs, and Home and Away. he has made two Gemini Award-winning sports films and has several films in development, including Baseballissimo and a children’s animated series based on a short story. dave has written for a number of news-papers and magazines, including the New York Times, the Village Voice and the Globe and Mail. For twenty-five years, he was a founding member of the rheostatics, Canada’s most beloved independent band.

Brent BAinsession: fActor information session

Brent has played an active role in Canadian music through his experience as an Artist Manager, Agent, Promoter, Publicist and Consultant with companies including the Music Managers Forum of Canada (MMF), six shooter records, live tour Artists, Jane harbury Publicity, Planet 3 Communications and Working title Artists. With this diverse understanding of musicality, performance, artist development, promotion and professional business practice, Brent offers a well-rounded and thorough understanding of the industry to his current position as Manager of the submissions department at FACtor.

BroCk GAllAntpAnel: Getting on stage and staying there

Brock Gallant is the entertainment Manager at plan b Moncton, a small venue that hosts over 500 artists a year. With live shows seven nights a week, Brock is busy keep-ing the club filled with quality entertainment night after night. Brock is also an accomplished musician who has toured extensively as the drummer for new Brunswick country band, the divorcees.

dArren GAlloPpAnel: Getting on stage and staying there

darren Gallop co-founded Company house records in 2005 after 10 years in the music industry. From record releases and artist management, darren’s frustration with disorganization sparked the birth of Marcato digital solu-tions building Artist and Festival management platforms currently used by Jones & Co., CMJ, Cologne on Pop and Iceland Airwaves.

MeGhAn sCottpAnel: Getting on stage and staying there

Meghan scott owns tuck and roll Productions, an artist

management company now based in halifax, ns. she has

helped develop the careers of several emerging artists

like Chris Kirby and slowcoaster, and has also recently

started working with Bonnie ste-Croix and stone Mary.

Meghan has experience in many different facets of the

entertainment industry including event management

and promotion, having worked as a core organizer for the

harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Fredericton, the com-

munications manager for the 2008 eCMA event, and the

Marketing director at the Fredericton Playhouse. Meghan

also offers grant writing services to artists and non-profit

organizations on the east Coast.

roBBie AGGAspAnel: Making it Home in one piece

robbie began his touring career with a Celtic band by the

name of Pogey who extensively toured the eastern half of

Canada and the new england states. robbie later spent

time on the road with hey rosetta!, with dates across

Canada through the Us. For the last year and a half he

has been tour Manager for the eCMA award-winning

group, the stanfields. With the stanfields, robbie has

crossed Canada and the new england states, touring

with the bands such as Wide Mouth Mason, Flogging

Molly, and the trews. robbie was recently nominated for

Sound Technician of the Year by Music nova scotia.

rose CousinspAnel: career development planning

Born and raised on PeI, 2011 east Coast Music songwriter

of the year, rose Cousins, now lives in halifax, ns. Known

for her pure voice, heart-hitting songs, collaborative

inclination, and infectiously irreverent sense of humour,

Cousins regularly tours north America, the UK and

Ireland. she has recently finished an album recorded with

her friends in Boston entitled We Have Made A Spark, set

for release on February 28, 2012.

sheri JonespAnel: career development planning

sheri Jones has been in the music business for over

twenty years managing the careers of such artists as

Joel Plaskett, Gordie sampson, david Myles, Mary Jane

lamond, Kim stockwood, damhnait doyle and, most

recently, industry newcomers Molly thomason and Mo

Kenney. she is a founding director and past chair or

eCMA, and has served on the boards of FACtor, CArAs,

radio starmaker, and Music nova scotia. she has also

served on the hrC Management Advisory Committee and

wrote the original curriculum for the Artist Management

course at the nova scotia Community College.

dAVid Cyrus MACdonAldpAnel: Making it Home in one piece

david Cyrus Macdonald, B. Mus. ed., has played over

1,000 shows from China to literally the north Pole as

drummer for eCMA award-winning group Paper lions.

he also works as a fundraiser with Music PeI, where he

sits on the Board of directors. he has recently expanded

these services by creating Confederation entertainment

Inc.; a company that connects artists and non-profits

with existing financial and career opportunities.

kiMBerly sinClAirpAnel: career development planning

spinCount founder, Kimberly sinclair, has amassed an

impressive track record helping Canadian artists get

their music heard on radio. drawing on her background

working in new york’s fast-paced fashion industry,

along with her singular ability to bring people together,

Kimberly founded spinCount to promote Canadian

musicians and bands through the most talked about and

influential musical medium, radio. Kimberly was awarded

the 2011 eCMA for Industry Professional of the Year and

spinCount was awarded the 2011 eCMA for Independent

Company of the Year.

kyle CunJAkpAnel: Making it Home in one piece

Kyle is a seasoned musician who plays with david

Myles, the olympic symphonium, snailhouse and many

others artists. he is a photographer by trade and also

runs halifax-based record label, Forward Music. Kyle is

also assistant organizer of Shivering Songs, an annual

folk festival in Fredericton, nB.

lloyd doylepAnel: career development planning

lloyd doyle is the owner of sandbar Music Group Inc., an

Artist Management and development company in opera-

tion since March 2001. he is a former long-serving board

member of Music PeI, was a founding board member of

the PeI Jazz & Blues festival, and was an author of the

original Music PeI funding process. lloyd was involved

with the Music PeI artist showcases at the eCMAs begin-

ning in 2005 in sydney, ns through their most successful

showcase ever in Fredericton, nB in 2008. he also was

involved with helping to create the Music PeI showcase

held every september since 2008. he has previously

worked in radio, concert promotion and music retail.

Current clients include Catherine Maclellan, Meaghan

Blanchard, John Connolly, Katie McGarry, and Melissa

Payne from ontario.

steVe BArBerpAnel: Getting on stage and staying there

steve Barber is co-owner and operator of hunter’s Ale house and Globe World Flavours in downtown Char-lottetown. Known to most as “Barber” he takes pride in promoting Island artists as well as hosting shows 6 nights a week at either venue. hunter’s has picked up two Venue of the year Awards from Music PeI and an eCMA nomination in the same category.

tiM hArdysession: socAn information session

tim hardy has worked with soCAn in a variety of posi-tions within their licensing & Membership depart-ments in both its head office in toronto and its Atlantic Canadian office based in halifax, ns since 1995. tim’s current role with soCAn (Member & Industry relations executive – Atlantic region) has him based in dartmouth, but on the road throughout Atlantic Canada. the Member relations role allows tim to work with songwriters, composers and music publishers, as well as industry associations and key influencers within the region, spreading the word about soCAn and its role within the Canadian music industry. the Industry relations role al-lows tim to work directly with many industry associations in Atlantic Canada (Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, Chambers of Commerce, hospitality Associa-tions, restaurant Associations, etc.) whose membership is affected by soCAn licensing. tim also does numerous presentations and workshops throughout the region discussing soCAn, copyright, performing rights and the soCAn Foundation.

wAyne o’ConnorpAnel: Making it Home in one piece

From booking acts, to artist development, to his Mac-Gyver-esque abilities with touring tricks and production equipment, Wayne has a wealth of practical knowledge and experience which he shares with irrepressible enthu-siasm and passion. Wayne has been active in the music industry for over thirty years and has undertaken a broad range of projects and roles in live performance and tour-ing from early days mixing sound and handling lighting in local venues, to booking and managing/tour managing acts of all genres, to acting as the CArAs rep on Canada’s east coast, through to his maturation into a world-class production and tour manager for international acts. Wayne has helped grow and guide many artists in the area of live Performance. he has also managed trade shows for industry conferences and has acted as the east Coast Music Association’s technical director since 2007.

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AdMission infoFor more information on where to purchase tickets for

Music Mosaic, the s.A.c. songwriters concert or the

11th Annual Music pei Awards Gala, please visit:

www.Musicpei.coM/Music-pei-weeK/ticKets.pHp

Admission for all friday night live events is

paid at the venues. see page 3’s listings for details

and use the locator map on the back cover.

Admission to workshops, information sessions and the

keynote address is free for current Music PeI members,

and events are open to the public with a weekend pass

purchase of $25. Attendance to Annette Campagne’s

workshops can be arranged through FCÎPÉ.

MusiC Pei BoArd & stAff2011/12 Board memBers

Jim hornby (President)

heather MacAulay (Vice President)

Gordon Belsher (treasurer)

sue Urquhart (secretary)

direCTorsdavid Cyrus Macdonald

Fraser McCallum hal Mills

Michelle Blanchard Michelle Morrison

steve Barber

sTaffdan rowswell (Producer)

Kate Gracey-stewart (Program & oPerations manager)

Maggie Clarkin (BookkeePer)

Mike Carver (artist relations & sPonsor care)

rob oakie (executiVe director)

steve Macdougall (eVent coordinator)

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13Coffee Art CrawlPresented by On-Line Support Leonhard’s, Timothy’s & Beanz 4:30pm - 5:30pmAnnouncement of Gala Performers (Timothy’s)Award: Visual Artist of the Year (Beanz)

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18Music MosaicPresented by PEI Cooperative CouncilHarbourfront Theatre in Summerside - 8pmAwards will be presented

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19S.A.C. Songwriters ConcertPresented by Eastern GraphicKing’s Playhouse, Georgetown - 8pmAwards will be presented

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14CBC Presents:Just Bidin’ My Time:A Tribute to Gene MacLellanClosing event for 2011 CulturalCapital of Canada DesignationZion Presbyterian Church - 8pm

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Friday Night LivePresented by Gahan Brewery

Hunter’s Ale HouseGlobe World FlavoursMarc’s StudioOlde Dublin PubAlibi LoungeSolid Rock CaféOlde Tap Room - Summerside Red’s Corner - Pooles CornerThe Dunk - BreadalbaneIse’s Bar

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