Cosmic Debris Newsletter

In This Issue

Andrews + Lawrence CD Release

Allen Dobb CD Release

Barley Wik to be on DIG YOUR ROOTS

Jane Eamon to be on DIG YOUR ROOTS

The Quiet Radio Evolution

Jaime RT
Salt Spring Island Fiddler

Canadian Songwriters
Win ISC

Joanna Finch in Concert

"Night of Acoustic Blues Guitar and Voice"

BARRY NEWMAN
A New Age Man

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Andrews + Lawrence CD Release

Vancouver Island recording artists Andrews + Lawrence release their new CD - Old Time Gospel Way

Well those Old Time Gospel roots revivalists, Andrews + Lawrence, have awakened from a long winter sleep with a new CD, a new look and a whole wagon load of new songs, pulled from the deep well of white and black gospel music. We are looking forward to showcasing our new release, Old Time Gospel Way, and being with our friends and fans once more to share these great old tunes. Please join us.

Andrews + Lawrence will be holding their grand mid-island CD release party for their new recording on Saturday, April 30, the Chapel at Providence Farm
...if you were there last year you'll know it was standing room only...
...on Saturday, April 23 they are also warming the crowd at Brentwood Bay United Church.

Website:www.andrewsandlawrence.com

Allen Dobb CD Release

Allen Dobb will be releasing his new CD "Rosetown"

At Duncan Garage Showroom
Friday April 8th
call LJ at (250)748-7246

At Hill's Native Art Gallery
Sat. April 9th
Doors open @ 7:30 PM show @ 8:00
Tickets $ 15.00 for sale @ Arbutus Music, Hill's,
or call Donna (250)390-4592
You can also reserve tickets via email dkonsorado@shaw.ca

10% of the tickets sales will go to Seva www.seva.ca
For more info on Allen and his music you can check his web site www.allendobb.com

Some Exciting Barley Wik News

Victoria band, Barley Wik is one of fifteen bands that has been chosen across Canada by the National Campus and Community Radio Association to appear on a Dig Your Roots compilation CD and to take part in a concert series.

Their CD is out and this Friday, March 18th, we will be broad casted live from Nelson, BC, coast - coast on campus and community radio.
For more information please view attachment.
To learn more about Dig Your Roots, visit their website: www.DigYourRoots.ca

Website: www.barleywik.com
Email: barleywik@yahoo.com

Jane Eamon to be on the DIG YOUR ROOTS Compilation CD

Jane entered "Ruckus in the Henhouse" into the Dig Your Roots compilation project in October and was picked as one of 15 bands across Canada. The song will appear on a compilation CD, DIG YOUR ROOTS!

You can listen to both CD's by clicking the CD Baby logo on her home page. Check it out: www.janeandgord.com

Jane Eamon is a contributing writer for Cosmic Debris Musicians Magazine. You can check out her articles on songwriting here: Midnight Muse.

The Quiet Evolution

Currently there is a quite evolution going on at radio. Things have changed and it is this writer’s opinion that they will never go back to the way it used to be.

In days gone by, independent releases and major label releases have basically been provided in the same medium. (I.E. the78, the 45, the 12” vinyl record, and now compact disk). When changes in the medium happened, they were relatively easy to identify because they were retail driven. When the Compact Disc came to be, we all switched to that medium, radio and the consumer alike. The Indies sent a CD to radio so to did the majors … and the public bought a CD. Everyone was on the same page.

Not so anymore. Now the major record companies send their new releases to radio via “Digital Media Distribution System”. (I.E. thru the Internet as a digital file). Headed by Musicrypt, a Canadian Company, this system of music delivery is safe, simple, and instantaneous. (All of Canada radio will receive the latest ”Shania” single at the same time.)

Read more here..... The Quiet Evolution

Jaime RT

CD review - Reach

Jamie Rokeby-Thomas has just released her debut CD REACH.

The recording has an exceptional production with all the acoustic instruments being reproduced in pristine glory. Kudos to producer Jordy Sharp.

This is the kind of disk you like to play on a rainy Sunday. When you just want to kick back for an hour with a warm beverage and listen to some good tunes.

I met Jamie about three years ago, in the most unlikely place, Forth Smith, NWT. She was an instructor at a youth fiddle camp hosted by Strings Across the Sky, www.stringsacrossthesky.ca/index.htm. I was blown away by her energy and enthusiasm. She is the type of performer that can't stay still. I had the pleasure of having her perform on a couple of tracks on my own CD "Ambiance". Even in the studio she bounces and dances around when she plays.

Happily, her CD REACH, reproduces all the energy of her live performances.

Skittles at Buckley Bay & Mischief in the Garden opens with an "Orange Blossom Special" style of lick and machine-gun-like mandolin and fiddle.

On Hardiman the Fiddler & Lisa McQueens, Adrian Dolan's (The Bills), warm sounding accordion is like a big hug. Victoria musician Niel Golden played the Tabla superbly. The tabla might seem to be an unusual instrument for this style of music but it resulted in a joyous fusion of rhythms and melody.

On Butterfly & The Talking Cat, Ken Hall gives the song a jazz style guitar feel.
John Reischman added the sweet mandolin melody.

Twenty Seven is my favorite song on the CD with its unusual time signature and lilting accordion in the background. Congratulations to Jaime for Reaching out and exploring this more avant-garde music style.

The CD features: Oliver Schroer - Five String Violin; John Reischman - Mandolin
Adrian Dolan - Accordion; Glen Manders - Bass; Andy Hillhouse - Guitar
Ken Hall - Guitar; Niel Golden - Tabla; Paula Kiffner- Cello; Calvin Cairns - Feet

I highly recommend that you go see Jaime RT if she is playing in your area. Until then... buy her CD, "It's the next best thing"

Jaime RT Website: www.jaimert.com

Duncan Garage Show Room
Guy Langlois & Lorelei Andrew
Adrianne Stacey - Flute, Guitar and backing vocals and
Bruce Norris Piano, Synthesizers and Bass
Duncan Garage Show Room
201-330, Duncan, BC
Date: April 23, 2005 - 8:00pm

Canadian Songwriters Win International Songwriting Competition

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its winners for its 2004 annual competition.

Canadian songwriters did extremely well in the 2004 competition. 26 songs by Canadian songwriters placed in the top 1% of the 2004 competition, giving Canada the second highest number of winning songs for any individual country, next to the United States.

ECMA winner and Juno-nominated songwriter Gordie Sampson won first place in the Performance category for his song "Paris." Co-written with Blair Daly and Troy Verges, "Paris" was recently recorded by country artist Faith Hill.

"She Means The World To Me" written and performed by Ray Materick, came in third place in the Performance category. A seasoned and accomplished artist, Ray has released 15 albums since 1972.
Read more here..... Canadian Songwriters Win ISC

Joanna Finch in Concert

Friday April 22, 8pm
Saturday April 23, 1:30

At the Abbey - 2689 Penrith Avenue, Cumberland

Tickets $12 - $15 at the door

Joanna Finch is a uniquely entertaining singer/songwriter who swings smoothly between jazz/blues and original, contemporary folk. Her songs have been described as tender, biting, quirky and sensual. Her voice conveys spine tingling emotion and she is renowned for her captivating stage presence. Joanna's influences are as divergent as her writing style with comparisons made to Jane Siberry, Cole Porter and Tom Waites. Her vocal style has been said to resemble Alison Krauss, Edith Piaff and Nora Jones, depending on who's listening and what mood she's in.

Joanna's debut solo CD 'In The Arms of Morpheus' will be released this spring and showcases some of western Canada's most celebrated musicians including Juno Award winners, Zubot and Dawson, Buff Allen, Ken Lister, Miles Black, John Reischman, Ron Thompson, Blackie Du Bois and producer, guest guitarist Pat Coleman.

Previous recordings include two CDs with her folk partner, Judy Norbury of Norbury & Finch 'Tease For Two', (2000); 'Circular Motion' EP,(2004) and three compilation CDs,Peace, a compilation of poems stories and songs from Saltspring Island, (2004) 'Rhythm and Green' The Cumberland Musicians Collective,(2002) and The Jewels of The Island, (2001) under the Highland Music label.

Website: www.joannafinch.com

"Night of Acoustic Blues Guitar and Voice"

Tickets for a "Night of Acoustic Blues Guitar and Voice", a benefit concert starring Ken Hamm, Bill Johnson, Layla Stavroff, Michael Patrick and Javva, are now available at Coombs General Store, Errington Store and Cranky Dog Music!!

This event is a benefit to raise funds for Layla Stavroff's first CD. Many local businesses have contributed donations to this event so there will be a 50/50 draw and some great door prizes!

This is a not a licensed event however there will be coffee, juice and desserts..

The event is taking place on April 30th at Errington Hall.
Doors opening at 7:30pm and show starting at 8pm..

Tickets are available soon at Errington Store(248-3641), Coombs General Store (248-3343)and Cranky Dog Music (954-3465)..

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door the night of the concert.

For more details or for questions, please call Layla at (250) 954-4392.

Website: www.layla.ca

BARRY NEWMAN
A New Age Man

Popular Vancouver Island personality, Barry Newman passed away tragically in mid-September. Barry was the founder/editor/publisher of the Cosmic Debris Musicians' Magazine & a talented songwriter & musician. He tirelessly promoted the Island music scene, giving unknowns a voice & helping seasoned artists become more established.

Unfortunately Barry had diabetes & had been in particularly frail health in the past couple of years. He also had psychological issues, which may have had something to do with the diabetes & the fact that he made a habit of abusing alcohol on occasion. Obviously this is not a good combination.

Newman was a complex, thoughtful being. He was a habitual writer/composer of poetry, prose, lyrics, essays & political comment. I have hundreds of smoky scrawled pages of his work dating back to the early 70's, to collate & catalogue. It is a massive task. Barry's empathy with humanity was truly heartfelt & he was terribly affected by the ongoing strife in the world.

Read more here ... Barry Newman. -copyright 2004 by Monte Nordstrom

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