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February 8,9,10 2008 Toronto, Canada  



 

Community Music Programs at Winterfolk - Winterfolk works within our community with various music orginizations to offer them stages at our festival to increase their public visibility and membership, offer exposure for their events, and in general assist them to meet the goals of their mission statement. Winterfolk lists community organizations in our printed program and various forms of promotion. Below are the organizations we are working with this year.

Dan McVeigh is one of the Co-Ordinators along with Laura Ranieri for the Toronto Chapter of the Nashville Songwriter's Association International better known as NSAI.  Dan has had many years experience as a songwriter/performer and is committed  to helping those wishing a career as a songwriter with his affiliation with the NSAI which provides educational information and showcasing opportunities for its members.

"Seneca College Independent Musician Program Presents"

The Seneca College Independent Musician Program (IMP) is a unique and intensive 8-month course of study, designed to provide musicians with the tools they need to succeed as "Indie" artists.
Today's independent musician must be an entrepreneur, capable of performing a wide range of tasks, from recording and performing to financing and marketing. The IMP curriculum puts equal emphasis on musical, technical and business skills, taught by working professionals in the areas of recording, performing and music business.
The IMP program can help musicians from all musical genres realize their dream of making a living doing what they love.
The Seneca IMP program is proud to present this showcase of some of our best alumni and current students.
www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/IMP.html

Toronto City Roots Festival -  this year will be held June 27 to 29 at Hugh's Room, and the Distillery District.  More than 35 acts on 3 stages, all free.   www.torontocityroots.com

 

City Roots is as remarkable for the diversity of its performers as the novelty of its Distillery District setting....  Toronto Life

Songwriter's Showcase at the Moonshine Cafe
T
he Moonshine Cafe is owned and operated by John Marlatt and his partner in life and business Jane MacKay.

The Moonshine Cafe is a comfortable and intimate venue dedicated to indie roots/folk/blues and country music. We do our best to make sure the venue, the artists and the audience are all served well. 

Every MONDAY night Songwriter's take over the stage to perform their original material. This is an opportunity to listen to great music by established and/or up and coming artists in an intimate setting. Six songwriters will be invited to showcase their songs at Winterfolk.  One selected artist will be offered a featured set at Winterfolk.

Located at 137 Kerr St, Oakville, ON L6K-3A6 (905) 844-2655

Host Russell Leon  presents Songwriters Unite, a community of several hundred songwriters from mostly around the area of Toronto Canada, but with participants from right across North America. It's an excuse for us songwriters to come together and get to know each other on the assumption that we're all going to be playing music together for years to come. Russell will present several amazing songwriters.

Finally:  A Place to Network in the Music Biz…

The Big Schmooze!, is Toronto’s best and most informative venue for networking in the music industry. A dynamic forum of unlimited opportunity for musicians, businesses and organizations to mingle under one roof.

Whether you’re a singer/songwriter wanting to hook up with other musicians, meet industry executives or have a product or service to market, the Schmooze is the perfect networking environment.

 

The Schmooze is produced by MusicBiz Seminars, providing education and consultation about the music industry.

Call 416-850-0733 or visit www.myspace.com/the_big_schmooze

 

 

 

 
 
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