 |
 |
WELCOME TO THE
PAQUIN ENTERTAINMENT
E-NEWSLETTER
Every month, we bring you a feature artist and latest news from our roster of artists.
For more information on any of our artists, please feel free to contact us:
(East) 416-962-8885
(West) 204-988-1120
info@paquinentertainment.com
|
 |
Paquin is proud to announce its most recent roster artist: Jeff Healey. See below for other new signings. |
|
|
 |
FEATURED ARTIST: HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR
Inspired by a celebration in honour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Allen Bailey formed the Harlem Gospel Choir in 1986, gathering the finest singers and musicians from various churches in Harlem. Through its music and exhilarating performances, this world renowned Choir travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through music, and supporting charities, including the World of Hope Concert in Rockefeller Center sponsored by Bono of U2.
Since 2004, the Choir has consistently been touring its vibrant music around the world, including Europe, South America, the French West Indies, Hawaii, Canada and Asia. The Choir has also performed with The Chieftains, Diana Ross, Gorillaz, Whoopi Goldberg and Harry Belafonte.
This year marks Harlem Gospel Choir's 20th anniversary.
|
|
|
PAQUIN'S NEW HOME
Paquin Entertainment's Toronto office has recently relocated to a newer and larger space to accommodate its continued expansion. Although the head office remains loyally in Winnipeg, Julien Paquin, Senior VP, initially had to open a second office in Toronto seven years ago due to unprecedented growth. Paquin Entertainment can still be found in downtown Toronto.
302C-219 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON M6K 3J1
Phone: 416-962-8885 / Fax: 416-962-3331
|
 |
 |
PAQUIN ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES CCMA
Recently, the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) celebrated some of Canada's biggest country artists in Saint John, New Brunswick. Paquin Entertainment is proud to congratulate all of our winners.
Corb Lund performed a dazzling rendition of the title track off of his latest, Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer, which won an award for Album of the Year. The self-proclaimed "scruffy" Albertan who is leading the charge to change the face of country music, also took home the award for Roots Artist or Group of the Year for the second year in a row. The bad boys of country, The Road Hammers opened the Awards and snagged two awards including Group or Duo of the Year and the CMT Video of the Year for their hit song, East Bound and Down. Last but certainly not least, Julien Paquin, Senior VP and Agency Director of Paquin Entertainment received his fifth award for Agent of the Year.
Paquin Entertainment is proud to be a part of Canadian Country music and wishes to congratulate all of our nominees and winners.
|
NEW RELEASES
DVD
Tegan & Sara / It's Not Fun, Don't Do It! / Maple Music (CAN) & Vapor (US) / Sept 10
Bachman-Cummings / First Time Around / Sony/BMG / Oct, 2006
CD
Angela Desveaux / Wandering Eyes / Thrill
Jockey / Sept 12
Corb Lund / Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer / Navarre / Sept 19
Elizabeth Shepherd / Start to Move / Outside /
Sept 20
Two Hours Traffic / Isolator / Warp / Sept 26
Jon-Rae & The River / Knows What You Need / Baudelaire / Oct 10
Born Ruffians / Born Ruffians / Maple Music /
Oct 17
|
|
|
NEW SIGNINGS
(Click on artist name for more info.)
Angela Desveaux
Lyrical with a jaded edge, her music stems from a childhood infused with "drunken-folk jamboree sing-a-longs".
Ashley MacIsaac
A champion, reforging and recreating Celtic music with an updated, mass-appeal quality.
Beirut
An evolving band with a host of instruments, Beirut is eerie and rich with old-world profundity, drawing a crowd of indie tastemakers.
Born Ruffians
Jagged pop songs as beautiful and dangerous as shards of broken glass. Rock howls and sharp guitar hooks blow fans out of their indie universe.
Daredevil Opera Company
Physical comedy troupe inspired by silent film, animation, vaudeville, circus and mythology.
Dave Gunning
Up-and-coming singer songwriter and winner of 2005 East Coast Music Award's Folk Recording of the Year.
Elizabeth Shepherd
Pushing past conventional jazz, her music sidesteps genres and comes straight from the soul.
Jeff Healey
Celebrated living legend is currently pushing past his rock roots with two bands: Jeff Healey Blues Band, and Jeff Healey & the Jazz Wizards.
Kiran Ahluwalia
This multi award-winner and true world class artist performs Punjabi folk songs and contemporary ghazals.
Kyle Riabko
Performer since age 10, he's already a road warrior of sorts. He's opened for John Mayer, Robert Randolph, Keb Mo, Buddy Guy and Maroon 5.
Nathan
This critically acclaimed alt-country quartet borrows themes from the eccentric lives of those around them.
Spiral Beach
Recent high school grads that deliver wildly unconventional new wave songs. Fresh and delightfully fearless.
Stephen Fearing
A folk festival fixture with masterful musicianship, strong lyrics, and a unique sonic palette.
Tennessee Three
This backing band for Johnny Cash for over 40 years recaptures the excitement of their legendary sound.
The Grande Mothers
Former members of The Mothers of Invention do justice to Zappa's odd mix of lunacy and social commentary.
Wayne Lavallee
With a fresh take on old-world Native mysticism, First Nations Juno nominee both defines and transcends his genre.
|
|
|
 |
BACHMAN-CUMMINGS: FIRST TIME AROUND
Coming off of a very busy summer, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings treated fans to wildly energetic renditions of their hit songs, including American Woman, Takin' Care of Business and These Eyes, featured on First Time Around, CBC-TV's reunion special (April, 2006). "What an incredible show! There was such tremendous vitality and excitement. Everyone identifies these songs to a memory; this music is the soundtrack of our lives," explains Gilles Paquin, CEO of Paquin Entertainment who also co-manages Bachman-Cummings alongside Lorne Saifer.
This unique DVD television special, First Time Around, is scheduled to be released on Sony/BMG in Fall 2006.
Promptly after, Bachman-Cummings embarked on an ambitious 20-date national tour selling out to fans from Toronto to Montreal to their home town, Winnipeg.
|
|
|
DID WE MENTION?
- We are happy to announce that Corb Lund's Hair in My Eyes like a Highland Steer and Five Dollar Bill were both certified GOLD in Canada! Corb is the first Albertan artist to have received two gold albums at the same time.
- Paquin artists have the city COVERED! On September 14, Elizabeth Shepherd graced the cover of Toronto's indie-weekly NOW Magazine, and in that same week, Final Fantasy & Cadence Weapon (Polaris Music Prize nominees) snagged the cover of Toronto's EYE Magazine. Meanwhile, Jon-Rae and the River are featured on the cover of Exclaim!, the Canada-wide monthly music guide.
- Venue Coalition's official website is up! To view our extended network of arenas and theatres and find information on any of our member venues, check out: www.venuecoalition.com.
- KOBA Family Entertainment, a member of the Paquin Entertainment Group's roster of international character continues to grow and diversify. Recently, Backyardigans and Max & Ruby were added. For more information KOBA's live theatrical productions, check out: www.kobafamily.com.
- Paquin Entertainment would like to congratulate Jason McCoy of Road Hammers and his family on the safe arrival of their baby girl, Grace.
- Also safely welcoming their bundle of joy is Chris Thorsteinson of Doc Walker and his family; congratulations to the Thorsteinson on their baby boy, Ryder.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
Changes are amongst us! We warmly welcomes two new members to the Paquin family.
Agent - Steve Butler
Hailing from St. John's, Newfoundland, Steve was formally trained in Classical Music Program at Memorial University (NL) and Jazz studies at St. Francais Xavier University (NS). After 15 years of experience in the music industry as a musician and an agent, Steve joins Paquin Entertainment to oversee North American symphony touring, theatres and festivals as well as developing some of the finest singer-songwriter, world and roots artists from around the world.
PR/Marketing Manager - Michelle Szeto
Originally growing up between Hong Kong and Toronto, Michelle completed her BA (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario (ON) and completed her Post-Grad in Communications at York University (ON). With solid experience in education, not-for-profit, event planning, theatre and music, Michelle joins Paquin Entertainment as the Public Relations/Marketing Manager.
|
|
|
