April 2010

Kenny MacLean Releases CD – Completely.

Submitted by cashbox on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 23:36

By Bill Delingat

Thursday April 8th marked the long awaited release of the late Kenny MacLean’s CD “Completely” at the Mod Club in Toronto. MacLean, best known as the bass player, singer and writer for Platinum Blonde “ who were inducted into the Canadian Broadcasters Hall of Fame at this year’s Canadian Music Week, passed away on November 24, 2008 three days after he played his last show at the Mod Club. Mclean had featured singles from his than unfinished new C.D. at the event.

“I miss him so much. We decided, because of Kenny, that we would get back together. It was great to play together the other night. We wish Kenny was there.” – Mark Holmes, March 12, 2010, speaking at the Royal York Hotel Awards ceremony about their Hall of Fame performance. Mark would also be performing Kenny’s song “Don’t Look Back” at the C.D. release night.

FRIENDS OF JACK SIGN LABEL DEAL!

Submitted by cashbox on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 23:02

Fort McMurray, Alberta based trio – FRIENDS OF JACK recently signed a label deal with Blue Sapphire Music with distribution through DEP / Universal Music.

FRIENDS OF JACK consists of brothers Darryl and Chad John and cousin Paul John. Their music is full with rich sibling harmonies and has an acoustic flare that incorporates acoustic guitar and fiddle.

Born and raised in St. Alban’s, Newfoundland – FRIENDS OF JACK have built a solid fanbase both in Newfoundland and most recently in their home base – Fort McMurray. To get in to see a FRIENDS OF JACK performance in Fort McMurray you better be there before 7:00pm or you can expect at least a two block lineup!

Urban: Week of April 12, 2010

Submitted by cashbox on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 23:30

Zip Urban

Jam Toast

Submitted by cashbox on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 22:50

Malcolm McLaren, 1946 -2010

With all that is lost something is gained and his talent and genius has spawned years of angry young musicians and than there is the legacy that will carry on for years.

Having been part of the scene in the 70’s it was described by some as childish, immature, untalented abuse of a 3 chord “AABA” form of music.
In reality the term “Punk” was once described by one of the Ramones as the name given for those young lads who in order to survive did favors for the rich males hunting the streets for a bit of fun.

In turn that is what their music became labeled.

Well here we are 40years latter and one of those interesting off shoots of the Punk scene is a very unique concept that you would not normally expect but why not JAM Toast.

The latest CD is described best here by its founder Michael McKinnon

Malcolm McLaren

Submitted by cashbox on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 22:45

Malcolm McLaren, the former manager of punk group the Sex Pistols, has died in Switzerland aged 64.

McLaren, the ex-partner of designer Vivienne Westwood, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last October.
He set up a clothes shop and label with Westwood on London's King's Road in the 1970s and was later a businessman and performer in his own right.

The couple had a son, Joseph Corre, the co-founder of lingerie shop Agent Provocateur.
His agent told the BBC that McLaren passed away on Thursday morning.

Spokesman Les Malloy said the artist's family was "devastated" and "in shock" after his condition suddenly deteriorated, adding: "He had been doing very well, it's a sad day."

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