Music BC presents The Habitat’s Local Showcase! Featuring Daniel Huscroft
June 9, 2010
Music BC presents The Habitat’s Local Showcase!
Ticket Options:
Buy tix online at www.thehabitat.ca for $6.50
Buy tix from Caitlin Weaver for $5.00 – just message me on Facebook
Risk buying one at the door for $5.00 and hope its not sold out.
Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 8:30pm.
Check it out!
Daniel Huscroft’s musical journey began at the age of five with classical violin and piano. At age fifteen he found true love in the electric guitar and began ripping Vivaldi violin concertos through a distortion pedal. He talent was recognized by major label recording artist Sarah Kelly. Who then asked Hus to write for her debut album , which went on to receive a 2005 Grammy nomination. Feeling to need to take his music to a live audience again, Hus joined acclaimed Calgary based rock band, Strada. After their dissolution in 2006 and a move to Vancouver, Hus began experimenting with an acoustic approach to his instrumental work and songwriting, replacing the pick with fingers. By 2007, he connected with singer-songwriters Ryan McAllister(Dakona, Maverick Records), to jointly found the band Cowboys and Indians. His presence on the West Coast was quickly recognized, and has led to session work on over a dozen independent projects. We come to present day where Hus has now recored and is set to release his debt album “Here is Just For Now.” the Album was recored with recognized, fiddler (and sister) Zav RT, C, co-produced by Daniel Mendez and awarded funding by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Daniel Huscroft’s debut album “Here is Just For Now” will be officially released and preformed, April 10th at St. James Hall in Vancouver, with a live sting quartet, grand piano and special guest performers.
Colors & Tone CD Release Party
May 22, 2010
We invite you to come to our CD release party June 5th 2010! The doors open at 7 and the concert starts at 7:30. Admission is $20, which includes a CD and light refreshments. General admission is $12 and still includes light refreshments. The event is taking place at The House which is located at 1-240 Lougheed Road . To find out more about the band and their music you can visit their web site at www.colorsandtone.com.
TV Heart Attack Performing at the Habitat
February 18, 2010
TV Heart Attack Performing at the Habitat
TV HEART ATTACK will perform an all ages show on Tuesday March 2 at The Habitat (248 Leon Ave). The set time is 9:30 PM.
http://www.tvheartattack.com
http://thehabitat.ca
TV Heart Attack en Route to Canadian Music Week
February 18, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
VANCOUVER ROCK BAND TV HEART ATTACK TO HIT KELOWNA EN ROUTE TO CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK IN TORONTO
February 2, 2010 – Vancouver rock band TV HEART ATTACK will introduce themselves to Toronto audiences at this year’s Canadian Music Week (March 10-14). After a successful year in 2009 (The Peak Performance Project, Olympics Sega Game, Management deal), the band is ready to hit the road in support of their well-received EP Lost In The Sway. As local support for TVHA skyrockets, other cities such as Calgary, Edmonton, and New York have taken note. Hooking into the Toronto music scene is the obvious next step for TVHA, and they plan to do it loudly.
Lost In The Sway has given the bands live show “a sense of danger that we have only tapped into recently which, in my opinion, is paramount to rock and roll,” says lead guitarist Art Guest. The band is focused and tighter than ever: new songs, new themes, and “a whole new grasp on what the ‘TVHA’ live show is all about,” notes Jason Corbett, the band’s frontman. TVHA audiences can expect to hear material that is “plain and simple, unhyphenated rock music that harks back to the stadium-fillers of prior decades, from glam-era David Bowie to grunge pioneers Nirvana,” (The Georgia Straight).
TV HEART ATTACK is no stranger to touring, both big and small. In addition to multiple cross Canada tours, the band has opened for The Killers, played at Virgin Fest, and shared the stage with 54-40, Sloan, and The Von Bondies. Other recent accomplishments include appearances on the Whistler TV series and MTV’s Kaya, an add to the Sega Olympics 2010 Game Soundtrack, a big budget music video for hit single ‘AO’, and attending the PEAK Performance Project Boot Camp (a $5.29 million project created by 100.5 The PEAK and Music BC to develop BC based emerging artists).
TVHA has experienced a good taste of success due to the fact that they have “no interest in letting time, money or indie status get in the way of (their) ambition,” (See Magazine). Of course, having great songs does help.
TV HEART ATTACK will perform an all ages show on Tuesday March 2 at The Habitat (248 Leon Ave). The set time is 9:30 PM.
“Enticing hooks, big choruses, a swell of guitars, a flurry of drums and little time wasted.” – CMJ Magazine
“TV Heart Attack packs the pieces of your broken heart into bittersweet hook filled rock songs. Their sound is exciting and vital. It’s inspired and completely confessional.” – The Vancouver Sun
“You will be humming along right quick.” – The Province
“Through their connection with audiences and their ability to promote themselves, they’re building their own brand.” – See Magazine
“There is something that sets this Vancouver band apart from the music of two decades ago — the sheer size of its sound.” – FFWD Weekly
For all media inquiries please contact Sarah Hawkins at sarah@shawkinspr.com
Shawkins Public Relations Co.
PUNKSVILLE (The Movie) to be produced in Kelowna
February 17, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
PUNKSVILLE (The Movie) to be produced in Kelowna
Producers of the Okanagan-based film and TV production company, Death or Glory Productions, are extremely pleased to announce their new film project, PUNKSVILLE, a full-length motion picture to be filmed entirely in the Kelowna area. Currently in pre-production, filming is set to begin in early April 2010. The scripted film will use Kelowna as the backdrop for the small city of Punksville.
“We are determined to use Kelowna locations – and local characters – in the film as they are in real life, thus showcasing and promoting those who are supporting us,” says James Blonde, producer/writer.
PUNKSVILLE is a drama that follows the story of a young, free-spirited girl, “Jo” (Athena Lebessis, American Pie Presents Beta House), who is torn between settling down with her wealthy, bland boyfriend, or opting for something a little different. When her favourite punk-rock band, The Saint James, comes to town, Jo unexpectedly gets involved in 24 hours of rock ‘n’ roll madness, and is forced to make a life-changing decision.
“We are extremely excited to have Athena on our team. We were lucky to have met her while she was in Kelowna visiting friends. Athena read the outline of the film, and then agreed to our offer of lead female character ‘Jo’,” says Felix Vinyl-Poét, producer/writer.
The Saint James have made local, and national news in recent months, having struggled with the school system, in their efforts to raise funds for school music programs.
Death or Glory Productions is appealing to local businesses and investors to step up and help financially support this project. Sponsorship and investment packages are available from $1,000.
“We hear lots of talk around here, but we aren’t seeing action when it comes to cash,” says Blonde. “We would like to see people put their money where their mouth is, and then be proud when the film hits international film festivals, showcasing the Kelowna area as it is.”
The total budget for the production is set at $600,000 CAD.
“With new tax incentives of up to $10,000 in write-offs, investing in a film production like this is a great way to support the Okanagan film industry. We are offering all sponsors and investors on-set access, and the opportunity to be actively involved in many aspects of the filmmaking process,” says Trance Blackman, producer/writer.
Artistically, with a name like “Punksville”, the producers feel the film will have huge international appeal, and will have subtitles in French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
“We’re so excited to make a film we would want to watch; real musicians, Euro-style cinematography, no green screens, just hands-on Filmmaking 101,” says Blonde. “We’re insisting on local cast, crew and production equipment. We have secured the latest in world-class cameras and editing facilities. Jon Summerland, the Okanagan film commissioner, has been instrumental in accommodating us with local resources, equipment, permits, and locations.”
The producers have also consulted with Kelowna Mayor, Sharon Shepherd, who was open and supportive of the project.
Sponsorship and investment packages are available from Death or Glory Productions. Further details are available at the Punksville website, also home of The Saint James, at www.punksville.com.
Contact the producers by email at info@punksville.com.
RareEarth Jazz and Blues fest
July 9, 2009
Kin race track, Vernon, B.C. Featuring Buddy guy Jimmy Bowskill, Rita Chiarelli and more. Kids 12 and under get in free ph: 250.938.2231 e-mail: info@rarearthmusic.com web: www.rarearthmusic.com for more info
Vote for Habitat and win free concert tickets
January 30, 2009
Vote for Habitat as top music venue in Canada and win free concert tickets!
You can vote everyday until voting closes.
http://radio3.cbc.ca to sign up or
http://radio3.cbc.ca/polls?pollId=29 for a direct link to the polls!
Help put Kelowna’s music scene on the map, vote for the Habitat by going to www.cbcradio3.com .
If Habitat wins, the prize is a concert sponsored by CBC Radio 3 with a surprise line up of great bands.
For those Habitat fans who vote at least 5 times they will get a free VIP ticket to the CBC Radio 3 Celebration concert.
And for superfans who vote the most, they will be put in a Grand Prize draw that includes free tickets,
dinner, drinks, and VIP seats for themselves and 10 friends at the CBC Radio 3 Concert.
You can either come to Habitat and vote in person or you can vote online.
If you vote online make sure you print off proof each time that you voted with the date included.
Center of Gravity and Volleyfest
July 22, 2008
The 2008 Center of Gravity will be held in Kelowna, BC on Aug 2nd – 3rd. It will be a festival style event that will showcase some of the world’s top freestyle mountain bikers and beach volleyball athletes. The agenda is packed with attractions for all ages including DJs, a Concert, Beer Gardens, Fashion Shows, the Flow Show, the Kids Zone, and an Exhibitors’ Village.
The two feature attractions are “Volleyfest”, which had its successful inauguration in 2007, and “Flirt’n with Dirt”. The event will provide great exposure to our top Canadian athletes and some local super stars in a fun interactive atmosphere that can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages. Beach volleyball has been the number one watched sport over the past 3 Olympic Games and we’re bringing it into the Okanagan with 24 men’s and women’s pairings battling it out in two world class double elimination tournaments. Flirt’n with Dirt will be hosting 10 of the world’s most extreme riders in the fastest growing adrenaline sport out there. They will be competing in a variety of competitions (i.e. Big Air, Best Trick, and Best Line) on a course built to entertain. You can find more info at centerofgravity.ca
Lenny Kravitz
July 9, 2008
Prospera Place
7:30pm November 3rd
tix at www.selectyourtickets.com
Sheryl Crow
July 9, 2008
Prospera Place
8pm October 3rd
tix at www.selectyourtickets.com