SpinCount @ Music PEI Week January 2011!

Music PEI Week & Tenth Annual Awards Gala

During the week of January 14th to 22nd, 2010, Music PEI will host its Music Week & 10th Annual Awards Gala. This year Music PEI is pleased to announce that K-Rock 105.5 and Ocean 100 have taken on the role of title sponsor for the gala event. Building upon last year’s success, Music Week will be replete with showcases, workshops and an art show, culminating with the Awards Gala on Saturday, January 22nd.

Art for Music
Art for Music kicks off Music Week beginning on January 14th at The Guild and running through January 23rd. It will feature the 2011 Music PEI Visual Artist of the Year Award nominees and other works by local music photographers, artists and graphic designers. The presentation of Visual Artist of the Year Award took place on January 14th and was awarded to Mike MacDougall.

Music PEI Members Night
Monday, January 17th
Hunter's Ale House. Doors open at 8:00 pm
Featuring PEI Music Trivia, and a performance by Tim Chaisson and Tian Wigmore, followed by Open Mic.

Music Mosaic
Wednesday, January 19th
Le Centre Belle-Alliance, Summerside / 8:00 pm / $15.00
Featuring performances by Paper Lions, Cosán, Katie McGarry, and Fayo.
Sponsored by Le Centre belle-Alliance and La Fédération culturelle de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard.

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S.A.C. Bluebird North Songwriter's Concert
Presented by The Guardian and the Songwriters Association of Canada
Thursday, January 20th
Harmony House Theatre, Hunter River / 8:00pm / $15.00
This show is SOLD OUT!
Hosted by Dean McTaggart.
Featuring performances by Dean McTaggart and the 2011 Songwriter of the Year nominees: Dennis Ellsworth (Haunted Hearts), Meaghan Blanchard, John Connolly, Jeremy Gaudet (Boxer the Horse), Devin Casario (and The Illusion). Special performance by 2010 Music PEI Songwriter of the Year, Catherine MacLellan.

Friday Night Live!
Presented by CBC
Friday, January 21st
Various shows taking place throughout downtown Charlottetown.

Olde Dublin Pub
7:00 pm / $6.00
Fiona MacCorquodale · Cynthia MacLeod · Racoon Bandit

Solid Rock Café
7:00 pm / $6.00 (All Ages)
Racoon Bandit · North Lakes · Paper Lions

Alibi Lounge
10:30 pm / $6.00
Katie McGarry · Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys · Haunted Hearts

Globe World Flavours
8:00 pm / $10.00
(Advance Tickets Available)
Al Tuck · Meaghan Blanchard · John Connolly · Rose Cousins

Fishbones
10:30 pm / $6.00
Chastity · Arrows in the Air · Tim Chaisson and Morning Fold

Hunter’s Ale House
10:30 pm / $6.00
North Lakes · Boxer the Horse · Money in the Banana Stand

Music PEI Workshops

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Friday, January 21st at Nightcap
Songwriter Workshop with Dean McTaggart
Presented by Songwriters Association of Canada
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Accomplished songwriter McTaggart has had hits recorded by international stars Wynonna Judd, Tina Arena, Terri Clark, Amanda Marshall, Kellie Coffey, Mila Mason and Anne Murray. He has won numerous SOCAN and ASCAP Awards and 2 Juno Award nominations for Songwriter of the Year. Dean will be telling his story and critiquing your songs.

Write Your Songs and Get Paid: The Revenue Streams of a Songwriter
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Panel featuring Dean McTaggart, Don Quarles (S.A.C.), and Tim Hardy (SOCAN).

SOCAN Services Information Session
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Hosted by Tim Hardy (SOCAN).

Saturday, Jan 22nd at The Guild
"Paying Your Dues and Breaking Your Band" keynote address by Matt Wells (MuchMore Music)
11:00 am – Noon

Keep the Van Running: Tips on Getting the Most Out of Your Tour
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Panel featuring Matt Wells (MuchMore Music, Musician), Matt Charlton (Pigeon Row Publicity), Wayne O’Connor (Tour Manager for Joel Plaskett, David Myles), Gordon Belsher (Musician) and Kimberly Sinclair (Spincount).

Music in Multimedia Workshop
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Panel featuring Mark Sandiford (Beachwalker Films), Brian Sharp (Mugisha Enterprises Inc.), Owen Watson (Other Ocean Interactive), Lennie MacPherson (IMAC) and Tim Hardy (Socan).

10th Annual Music PEI Awards Gala
Presented by K-Rock 105.5 & Ocean 100
Saturday, January 22nd
The Confederation Centre of the Arts Homburg Theatre / 8:00 pm / $25.00
Featuring performances by Boxer the Horse, Cynthia MacLeod, Devin Casario & the Illusion, Fiona MacCorquodale, Glen Strickey, Haunted Hearts, John Connolly, Meaghan Blanchard, Max Keenlyside, Molly Rankin, Paper Lions and Rose Cousins.

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http://musicpei.com/awards/musicweek.php