The Great Canadian Song Search
The Great Canadian Song Search - An Alternative for Songwriters
What a great Final. Winnipeg has proven itself to be one of the top contenders for The National Final Saturday July 13th at The Hard Rock Toronto. Highlights were "The Deeds" with the song "Fire is Reign" who gave Kenny Shields from Streeheart the Goose bumps he was seeking, "Soapbox" with the song "Stay", with it's hauting melody and beautifully crafted lyrics and of course, your Winnipeg … [Read more...]
Who will represent Winnipeg in the National Final? Find out next Saturday at the Royal Albert 48 Albert Street Winnipeg. Showtime 7h30pm. Darcy Toews Richard Nadolski Mikayla Zacharias Jordan Cyr Maxine … [Read more...]
Last night was another good night for Winnipeg Songsters. Carlos Sanderson came out and played "Girl You're My Addiction". Both lyrically and melody wise, this song showed at once credibilty and Marketibily. Then, SOAPBOX came up and played "Stay" a great pop song with gritt and a hook wich is still in my head. For the Popular vote, "Young Dee", his very first time on a stage, brought … [Read more...]
April 17th and 18th were once again, great nights for "The Great Canadian Song Search!". The talent keeps pouring in for the Winnipeg Final on Saturday May 4th at "The Royal Albert!". Only one night of Qualifications left come cheer your local Talent for last chance night this Thursday April 25th at 8h00pm! Here are your 6 new Finalists! Darcy Teows Maxine Peters "Heathen … [Read more...]
Richard Nadolski is an Artist in every way. Low key, soft spoken, mysterious, he doesn't get involved. Richard creates. Of course, although I enjoy his paintings, it is far from the reason why I decided to put him in the Final. His song "Better than the Sun" struck something in me. Congrats Richard and see you at the Winnipeg Final! Mikayla Zacharias won the popular vote. Extremely … [Read more...]
John Kendle John loves live music in all its forms. In his career covering music for the Winnipeg Sun, Uptown Magazine and the Winnipeg Free Press, among others, John has been everywhere from the Grammy Awards in L.A. to the darkest and dankest of Winnipeg rehearsal spaces.He is past-president of Manitoba Music and serves on the board of directors of the West End Cultural Centre. Kenny … [Read more...]
Hi everyone! I landed in chilly Winnipeg at 1h00pm last Tuesday, got settled in and went for a pint at The Royal Albert Arms. If you've never heard of "The Albert" in Winnipeg now you have. The hotel/live venue originally built in 1913 as an old world gem, The Royal Albert Arms began hosting Punk bands in the late 70's. Since then, it has become an institution. if the … [Read more...]
In a Final which lasted more than 3 hours, including the longest deliberations yet, not to mention a Matt Berry from X92.9Fm choking on one of Vern's amazing meatballs, a Heimlich Maneuver by yours truly, a song off between Acid Song and Dance man Mark Mills and Curtis Beaudry, our modern Folk Alternative friend Curtis took home the Gold. There is no debate on whether Curtis was the right … [Read more...]
After 4 weeks of competition and loads of emotions, this is it! This Saturday March 30th, 15 of the best Songsters will be battle it out in front of the following Judges : Matt Berry Music Director/Announcer X92.9Fm, Chris Lynch/ Announcer X92.9Fm and Concert Promoter/Festival Producer Lindsay Sheddon. Here's your lineup! Curtis Beaudry, "Jenny", Jeremy Park, "Franky Vally Frog … [Read more...]
Hi to all, My computer has been at the Doctor's for a week, I apologize for the delay : P Last Wednesday and Thursday were very good nights for Calgary talent. With a tie by popular vote between "Franky Vallee Frog Liquor" and Michaila Jacobson" on Thursday and an extra Wild card on my part, We will most likely have 12 or maybe even 13 Artists at The Calgary Final. There will be no good … [Read more...]
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