Neil Young's peers happy the Canadian rocker finally getting due from Grammy

LOS ANGELES - When Grammy gives its person of the year award to Neil Young this weekend, a star-studded cast of performers will be on hand to serenade the Toronto-born rock legend.

Sheryl Crow, Elton John, James Taylor, k.d. lang and John Mellencamp are just a few of the names who will perform at Friday's MusiCares gala, and who will presumably have a chance to meet the elusive singer/songwriter.

Many Canadian artists who hold Young up as a Canuck icon still haven't had the pleasure.

"I've always wanted to meet him," Stompin' Tom Connors told The Canadian Press in a recent interview.

"He's got a great name for himself throughout the world and he's well thought of back here in Canada. I'm looking forward to meeting him someday.

"If you see him before I do, let him know that I'd be willing to meet him, sit down and have a few beers."

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Saludos de los Dos Mundos!

Que lo que peoples? Had another fantastic and weird show this week, which is really the best you can ask for when you’re crisscrossing borders and genres on a weekly basis!
In this edition of the Dos Mundos Radio Newsletter, we take a moment for Chile and invite you to a series of events in the wake of the terrible earthquake that happened almost two weeks ago, we also talk some Huelepega business and ask you to join us at Uma Nota!

Para Chile…

With the death toll and damages mounting, Chile needs everyone’s help. After such a massive earthquake, rebuilding physically and emotionally will take a lot of effort. If you want to act right now, ScotiaBank has opened an account, with all proceeds going to Canadian Red Cross, info:

Scotia Bank Nombre de la cuenta /name of the Account: Embassy of Chile – Earthquake Relief Fund Nº cuenta/account Nº: 40006 01408 13

Not only can you donate through this medium, but there are also a slew of events happening in the next week or so. Each event is being organized with the intention of raising funds for Chile. Here are a few listings, if you have any questions or concerns regarding any of these events, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Toronto Artists for Earthquake Relief in Chile

Lula Lounge
lulalounge.ca
Tuesday March 16, 2010
8pm - 11pm
Suggested Donation: $25
all proceeds for OXFAM Canada's Chile Earthquake Relief Fund
Featuring:
Jane Bunnett, Nancy White, Son Ache, Santerias, Proyecto Altiplano, Cathartic, Flashlight Radio, Ojos Negros, Marcelo Puente, Grupo Generaciones, Grupo Chile, Diego Marulanda

Toronto Artists for Earthquake Relief in Chile
FB link: facebook.com

A Night for Chile - Benefit & Silent Auction

Revival Bar
revivalbar.com
Thursday, March 18, 2010, doors at 8:00pm
Tickets at door: Minimum $10 Donation / $25+ receive a tax receipt
100% of all funds raised are being donated to Oxfam (oxfam.ca)
Line-up (Much more to come with MANY surprises... :)
MCs: Diego Fuentes (Much Music/Cliptrip)
Live Acts: Maylee Todd, Alvaro C & Kid Conga, Jose Contreras (By Divine Right)
DJs: John Kong (Do Right), Alvaro G (KOLN), Simon&Amir (Coup Digital), Jason Palma (Higher Ground Radio)
FB link: facebook.com
A Night for Chile - Benefit & Silent Auction
anightforchile.com

Th!nkdeep. A Night For Chile

Nocturne Nightclub
nocturneclub.com
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00pm
Donations accepted at the door
All proceeds go to the Canadian Global Medic Chile Earthquake Relief Fund

with DJs: Alvaro G (King of Late Night), Carlos Fuerte (Th!nkdeep), Marco Marquez (Plus Groove Records, SSN), Hubert K (housemusic.ca), Mystick Mike & Steve Venom (MMFM.com/Metro Pass Records)
FB link: facebook.com

Inti-Illimani and Francesca Gagnon – A Concert for Chile

Queen Elizabeth Theatre
March 23rd, 8PM
$25-50

Canada's Francesca Gagnon and Chile's Inti-Illimani will present their recently completed recording Meridiano with a program that mixes the popular songs of Cirque du Soleil with works from Inti-Illimani's vast repertoire.
Tickets: tickets.ticketwindow.ca/
FB link: facebook.com
Please help, support these events and spread the word. The people of Chile are suffering a great deal right now and they need to see that the world does care.

Inti-Illimani and Francesca Gagnon – A Concert for Chile
lacap.ca
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
queenelizabeththeatre.ca

Huelepega Sound System @ Canadian Music Week!

As if we haven’t freaked out enough minds, your favourite glue-huffin’, cumbia-dubbin’ group comes out of their subway tunnel rehersal space to show the Canadian Music Week crowd a little something that isn’t indie-rock! Check out the FB event here and meet us on the dancefloor!

Uma Nota with Rebel Rhythm and DJ Rollin’ Cash!

Huelepega Sound System
myspace.com/huelepegasoundsystem
Canadian Music Week
canadianmusicfest.com

UMA NOTA

If you haven’t been to a Uma Nota party yet, what is wrong with your life? Are you a shut-in? Drug problem? QUE?! Well, those of you who have experienced the sweaty dancefloor full of sexy people can tell you, it’s one helluva party! This month, joining Uma Nota resident DJ General Eclectic is hot-hot-hot Latin Funk group Rebel Rhythm, the bass-heavy sounds of DJ Rollin’ Cash and an opening set by your truly, DJ eLman aka Armando Farras aka the Original Doombiambero! FB event here, see you there!

Hasta La Next-One

Sergio

DJ General Eclectic
djgeneraleclectic.com
Rebel Rhythm
myspace.com/rebelrhythm
DJ Rollin’ Cash
myspace.com/cash.rollin
DJ eLman aka Armando Farras aka the Original Doombiambero
http://soundcloud.com/dosmundosradio

Playlist for March 9, 2010

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