Porkbelly Futures with Sweet Daddy Siki
November 30, 2008
“A lot of people try to copy me, but there’s only one Niagara Falls and only one Mona Lisa. And there’s only one Mr. Irresistible — Sweet Daddy Siki.”
Listen at http://www.myspace.com/porkbellys
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Canadian Songbook: Songs & Stories w/ McLaughlin, Quarrington, Fearing, McClelland
November 29, 2008
Dec 27 … Sharing songs and stories in an intimate acoustic setting. CBC Radio 2 and True North Records present THE CANADIAN SONGBOOK, with Murray McLauchlan, Stephen Fearing, Catherine MacLellan, Paul Quarrington (Toronto) and Lynn Miles (Ottawa), Sat., Dec 27, 9 PM, at the Music Hall in Toronto
Sun., Dec 28, 8 PM, at Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa
ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH – 12 NOON
Paul Quarrington is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, clarinet, squeeze box, bass, harp, and piano. He is also the author of the Governor General’s Award-winning novel, Whale Music. Quarrington currently performs with the acclaimed blues-based group, Porkbelly Futures. Appearing in Toronto concert only.
Murray McLauchlan is a multiple Juno award winner and a member of the Order of Canada. He began performing in coffee houses around Toronto’s Yorkville area in the 1960s. Mclauchlan has released 18 albums, has had songs covered by the likes of Tom Rush, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings, he has hosted a weekly radio program on CBC, is an avid lover of aviation and is considered to be one of the most important figures in Canadian folk music.Stephen Fearing released his debut recording over 20 years ago and has since earned a loyal following throughout North America and internationally. He has released eight solo recordings and is a member of roots, folk super group Blackie and The Rodeo Kings. The incredible quality of work produced over Stephen Fearing’s two decades plus career has earned him a West Coast Music Award for Best Folk Music Recording and a Juno Award in 2007 for his solo recording, Yellowjacket.
Catherine MacLellan is a Maritimes-based singer-songwriter whose music is steeped in the Canadian folk tradition and whose songs are hauntingly intimate and powerful. MacLellan has won six PEI Music Awards and earned multiple East Coast Music award nominations in 2006 and 2007. Her work is characteristic of the work of many of the singer/songwriters Catherine cites as influences and inspirations - artists such as Joni Mitchell, Nanci Griffith, and Townes Van Zandt. Catherine’s new album, Church Bell Blues, was voted “Critics Favorite New Discoveries” in Canadian folk magazine Penguin Eggs.
Lynn Miles grew up in a musical home and has been a musical force since she was a baby. Her mother recalled once that she knew when Lynn had finally fallen asleep in her crib: Lynn stopped singing. Miles’ career has seen her move from Ottawa to Nashville to Los Angeles and back to Ottawa again. She won a Juno award in 2003 for her CD, Unravel, and a Canadian Folk Award for the CD, Love Sweet Love, in 2005. Appearing in Ottawa concert only.
For more information about this event and the artists performing, and other special ticket packages, visit http://www.thecanadiansongbook.ca.
Media Contact:
Sarah French
True North Records
905-278-8883, Ext. 234
http://www.truenorthrecords.com
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Nino Ricci & Paul Quarrington Review Moving Stories Films 2008
November 18, 2008
Curator Paul Quarrington speaks with Moving Stories Film Advisor Nino Ricci about the page-to-screen film adaptations represented in the Moving Stories Films 2008 program, including Quarrington’s own adaptation of his novel The Ravine as the short film, Pavane.
Their review includes these films: A LETTER TO COLLEEN Dir. Andy London; THE CAVE: Dir. Michael Ramsey; NO BIKINI: Dir. Claudia Morgado Escanilla, PAVANE: Dir. Paul Quarrington, THE GARGOYLE Sei’s Story: Dir. Bert Kish.
Shot live on location at the Vancouver International Writers Festival for BookShorts Literacy Program. For more information about Moving Stories Film Festival, visit http://www.movingstoriesfilmfest.com
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Moving Stories Wraps Cross-Country Tour: Toronto Last Stop Nov 26
November 10, 2008
With a shout out to our presenters coast to coast, 600 audience members enjoyed the inaugural screening program Moving Stories Films. Our Special Guests on stage along the way included Randall Maggs, Andrew Davidson, Gary Thomas, Rachel Peters, Irene Duma, and Ivan E. Coyote. Filmmakers Ken Tsui and Brittany Junek were specially commissioned to produce a BookShorts film based on David Chariandy’s novel “Soucouyant,’ which premiered during the Vancouver presentation. Thanks to our presenters THIN AIR 2008: Winnipeg International Writers Festival; St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival; Ottawa International Writers Festival Fall Edition; WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival and Vancouver International Writers Festival.
UPCOMING TORONTO DATE: NOVEMBER 26, 2008 - GLADSTONE HOTEL Pressented by THIS IS NOT A READING SERIES, Pages Books & Music. Reserve in advance by email, judith@bookshorts.com
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Off the Road (Again)
November 9, 2008
We’re home!
We had a lovely time, too, and met a lot of great people in Canada’s western time zones. Now we’re gearing up for our big night at Hugh’s Room on January 21st. Quarrington is also busily trying to finish his non-fiction book, “The Song,” which will be published in Fall of 2009 by GreyStone Press.
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