I just want to grab you while you’re all Canuck happy and let you know that for the second year Rave On is sponsoring the

Make Music Vancouver

event, in Gastown on June 21st

yeah babies, the first day of summah!

We’re closing down Water Street and opening it up to musicians of all kinds!

Last year 150 of you turned out to play La Fête de la Musique gig, and 20k fans came out to watch!

This level of exposure provides such an amazing opportunity for you!

And for Industry folks – do you have a Paypal account or a cheque book?

If you answered yes to that question, please drop these folks a cheque,

this is the type of event that keeps music alive in Vancouver for artists and fans alike -

not to mention it’s uber cool exposure for you.

That’s my pitch – now get on it kids!

(Tell them I sent you and put a smile on Fabien’s face!)

MakeMusicVan.com

It is a bit like being in a foreign country this new place, as everything here is digital  - and I mean everything from floors to fires, the stove and laundry, something is always beeping at me. So, on top of the move itself, this has been a real learning experience. It is amazing though and the neighbours have come over and are introducing themselves one by one – so great. I hope to have an open house with old friends and new neighbours, a night of food and music once Buster says he’s good to go.

On the work front, I have just updated Danny’s site with some summer dates, loads more to come  so check back often – Jody’s Thursday Night Live show is really taking off, catch it if you can Th 8:30PST on Stageit.com/JodyQuine – Ranj and the boys have loads of summer stuff happening, check it out here and I will post more as I get back on track.

The really big news is of course MEMa – our website is live and you can grab our first newsletter here! Sign up for monthly news – we’re really rolling now and you can be a part of it!

My work with Peace Is The Way Films continues and I have almost completed the soundtrack. Please support them however you can – they do good stuff in this world!

Lastly, come on over to SoulPancake and let’s get deep! It’s pretty cool, I am having a blast over there and lots of great things in the works!

I hope to be up and running again very soon, I’ve been collecting the odd Christmas song for Vol 6 – hit me up if you’re keen – I will also get back recording in April sometime – stay tuned – SO much more good stuff on the way!!

Happy Spring!

Well this is a bit of a cheek actually, I am basically copying and pasting from the blog update I just did because I am so busy with the move – so please forgive and check out some of the cool things we’re a part of and stay tuned for even MORE!
So much has happened in the last little while, the MEMaStudio program has legs and we seem to be on a roll, moving forward and beginning to set up some ‘Tech- no’ kids camps for the summer and writing the program for the bus. It’s pretty heady stuff, when I look at the folks around me that I am working, with I am a bit overwhelmed!
Two other very cool things; I am now writing for Rainn Wilson’s Soul Pancake – come and find me there and let’s tackle some of life’s big questions! It never gets boring over there, I can tell you that, and it’s an awesome place to rest my head when things get too hectic!
And most recently, and the thing that just blows me right away – is being able to be a part of the ‘Peace Is The Way‘ film series. It is a huge honour, and as I can’t travel to Plum Village this brings Thay and PV right to me! I can’t say enough about the people here or the project, please check it out yourself – I am happy to hear your thoughts!
So along with all of our other work, we are really busy right now with the move – Feb 28th is the day, and I am sure I’ll be tweeting about it, as I am wont to do.
Oh, and note – we’re only doing a limited run of Danny’s new CD ‘Unplugged and Unglued’ and they will only be available the night of the Feb 25th show at the Railway, so if you want one come on down!

Next post from the new digs!

It’s here, it’s here!

Here it is kids – grab a copy and then head over HERE and download the lyric sheets so you can have yourself a lil sing song!

We’d love to know what you think!

Well, what can I say – Stef Lang is BC’s own source of natural energy – the girl moves at the speed of sound. I am looking at her two year plan and my head is spinning.

We’ve signed on to help her make some noise about her upcoming single ‘PaperDoll’ to be released Feb 1, her upcoming EP: ‘Fighting Mirrors’, which is dropping for free download on Feb 29th, various videos and live performances, a North American tour and some very cool surprises like this little ditty: “Tuesday Twitter Chat”, every Tuesday at 2pm – a Q&A with Stef herself ~

Stay tuned here, Stef’s Site, and all her social media for all the news – and don’t forget to tune in to your local radio and start requesting PaperDolls Feb 1- I’ve had a sneak peak and you – will – love  - it!

Happy Holiday and all the very best in the New Year!

Click HERE to download this year’s recipe folder!

Hey kids – well we’re already working away on some great events for 2012, and will have a brand spankin’ new Danny Echo CD for you January 24th and some great bigs news from MEMa Studio!

Please head over to the blog for a bit about the Christmas albums, we still have some left – and here are a couple of all ages shows to note:

December 3rd Danny Echo is back for their second year at the North Vancouver Firelight Festival – it’s free, all ages – bring the kids for a bit of a sing song with the Mayor and Santa!

And December 4th brings us the amazing Gina Williams Concert at Northwood United – tickets are 20$ for adults and 15 for seniors and Kids under 10.

Lots of ravers are out playing for charity this year too, which does my heart good, please check out individual websites for updates and get your Christmas on!!

If you have a show or event you’d like me to chat about send it along and I’ll do a blog with an updated schedule once we’re into December – in the meantime, stay warm and share ~

Well, I was going to write another ‘fall’ update, but I guess we’re onto winter now – when did that happen (get it winter – get it Johnny Winter? Haha)?

As always SO much to tell, so if you feel I am forgetting something, please check out the individual artist websites.

November always begins with the ‘Kindness Concert’, it’s going to be another amazing event – and this year maybe just a wee bit better because Ranj and the boys will be performing! You still have a day to grab a seat!

There is also another special event to mention, Sandra and Geraldo Dominelli are putting on a very special event for some very special people on November 20th – you can find out more information here. It’s a fundraiser with some real star power, so get out for some fun and thoughtful giving!

Even though we are not producing a Very Vancouver Christmas album this year, (watch for volume 6 next year !), we still have some copies of volumes 1-5 left! Contact us here or HERE! Watch the VVC website too for some special downloads and videos closer to December, people are always dropping in to say hi!

Danny and Katie are home from Japan, but are leaving some lasting marks over there; Japan Music TV has picked up a few tunes from these great artists for their TV shows – more news soon -we’re so excited for them!

Here at home base, we’re busy making our next year’s schedule up and wow, the slate is nearly full and the artists are amazing, I can’t wait to tell you! Seriously – wow.

AND, we have made a new friend, Mr Kirk Denson, who we just love, and we’re really excited about the MEMa Studio, please take a look – it may be coming your way! (OK actually giddy now).

AND if that’s not enough, we’re giving a helping hand to Bobbi Style and the Access 2 Foundation, who will be releasing their compilation CD mid November. Access 2 is helping to make recording studios around the world ‘bobbi friendly’ (accessible for disabled artists). We are honored to be a part of this – stay tuned for more great updates this winter!

Ok I was going to write AND again, but I won’t so…. ALSO – Jenn will be doing some writing for Delish Magazine, because she’s fancy like that, and wow, I always feel like I’m forgetting something – oh yes, please don’t forget and spread the love – that all our artists are available for corporate Holiday/New Year’s parties! We can always work within your budget!

Check back, more great news coming up!