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WELCOME TO THE
PAQUIN ENTERTAINMENT
E-NEWSLETTER! |
| Browse through our quarterly newsletter to learn about our featured artist and get latest news from our roster. |
| For more information on any of our artists and to find out where they are available for bookings through Paquin Entertainment, please feel free to contact us: |
East 416.962.8885
West 204.988.1120
info@paquinentertainment.com
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We proudly welcome
Bif Naked to our family of artists. See NEW SIGNINGS for more!
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| AND THE AWARD GOES TO... |
| The stars of Canadian music flocked to St. John's for the 2010 JUNO Awards, and it was certainly a night to remember! |
| K'NAAN (A) took home two of the night's biggest awards, winning Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. He then closed the show with a rousing performance of his award-winning hit "Wavin' Flag," joined on stage by an all-star Canadian chorus including Drake, Nikki Yanofsky and Justin Bieber. |
| The Good Lovelies (B) were honored with the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group award for their self-titled album. Although they released an EP in 2007, this project is The Good Lovelies' first full-length release. |
| Paquin also congratulates JUNO winners Norman Foote (Children's Album of the Year for Love My New Shirt) and Serena Ryder (Video of the Year for "Little Bit of Red"). |
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| FEATURED ARTIST: THE SADIES |
| Canadian rockers The Sadies will release their new album Darker Circles on May 18. Darker Circles again sees the band partnering with sought-after producer Gary Louris (formerly of The Jayhawks). The veteran Toronto group effortlessly combines country, psychadelia, surf, punk and rock to create their signature genre-spanning sound. |
| The Sadies are now more intent than ever on making their mark as songwriters. It's an aim that comes naturally, says Travis Good; "It's not conscious. Nothing is planned when it comes to The Sadies. We're just better players and we did more homework this time." |
| No doubt about it, this is one hard-working foursome! In addition to their many critically-acclaimed studio albums, The Sadies are also well known for their collaborations including those with Neko Case and R&B legend Andre Williams. |
| With their unique sound and fiery punk energy, catching The Sadies live on stage is an experience that is second to none. Their North American tour kicks off May 21 in London, ON; stops along the way include Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Denver. |
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| YOUNG ARTISTS FOR HAITI |
| In early 2010, while the Vancouver Olympics were in full swing, over 50 Canadian musicians joined forces with K'NAAN to collaborate on a charity version of his song "Wavin' Flag." The collective, coined Young Artists for Haiti, includes Paquin artists Esthero, Elisapie Isaac, Chin, Serena Ryder, Corb Lund and K'NAAN himself. |
| The song debuted at number one on the Canadian Hot 100 and has sold over 80,000 digital downloads since it became available on March 12. |
| The inspiring project will raise funds which allow Canadian charities to continue their work helping the people of Haiti overcome the devastation from the earthquake that rocked the country in January 2010. "Wavin' Flag" sells for $1.29 via www.youngartistsforhaiti.net with all proceeds benefitting War Child Canada, World Vision Canada and Free The Children. |
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| NEW SIGNINGS |
| Click on artist name for more info. |
Acrylics
Formed in mid-2008, this Brooklyn-based outfit draws inspiration from Fleetwood Mac, Gram Parsons and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Their first E.P., All of the Fire, was produced and recorded by Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor and later released on his new label, Terrible Records.
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Andy Kim
Andy has sold over 30 million records and has topped the charts with worldwide hits including "Rock Me Gently" and "Sugar Sugar." His most recent release, Happen Again, consists of 10 brand new songs.
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Bif Naked
In 2008, Bif Naked was diagnosed with breast cancer and began the fight of her life. Focusing on the future, Bif wrote and recorded The Promise, her sixth studio album, while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The 2009 album is raw, real, relentless and 100% Bif Naked.
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First Rate People
The band's EP, It's Never Not Happening, consolidates their bookish indie-pop base with lush disco and R&B grooves. The band has racked favourable critical notices and celebrity admirers including Matt Berninger of The National and filmmaker Vincent Moon.
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Frazey Ford
Alt folk trio, The Be Good Tanyas, achieved cult status since their inception in the late 90's. Lead singer, Frazey Ford, has finished her long awaited solo debut, combining gorgeous sultry vocals with her ever-growing love for classic soul music.
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Jeremy Jay
A mixture of a storyteller, artist and singer, Jeremy draws much of his inspiration from American artists like Andy Warhol and iconic filmmaker John Hughes, to French new wave filmmakers Truffant and Goddard. Jeremy has created his own brand of urgent pop music that fits perfect in the house parties and punk rock clubs that he prefers to play.
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The Nylons
With seven gold and platinum recordings and over three million albums sold, this vocal group is one of Canada's top international success stories, and are renowned for their vibrant live shows. Their self-titled debut album went platinum in Canada and included the hits "Up On The Roof" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
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The Pack A.D.
This unassuming duo reintroduces listeners to a blistering assault of scuffed, scarred bluesy riffs, pounding drums and unholy howls; rock 'n' roll as it was meant to be played. Their latest release We Kill Computers is as raw and urgent as their live performance.
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LILITH FAIR 2010 LINE-UP ANNOUNCED |
| After a long hiatus, Lilith Fair is gearing up for a fourth tour this summer. Founded by Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan and partners, the festival features solely female artists and female-led bands. In its three years (1997-1999), the tour raised over $10M for women's charities across North America. |
| Lilith Fair will play 36 dates this summer, including Canadian stops in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. This year's lineup is made up of many artists who have played previously, such as Sarah McLachlan and Sheryl Crow, as well as some newcomers including Paquin's own Serena Ryder (A), Tegan & Sara (B), Hannah Georgas (C), Melissa McClelland (D), Frazey Ford (E) and Elisapie Issac (F). |
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| DID WE MENTION? |
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Buffy Sainte-Marie will receive the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, Canada's foremost distinction for excellence in the performing arts. She will join a group of distinguished past winners including Bruce Cockburn, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Anne Murray, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and Oscar Peterson. The Gala will be held on Saturday, May 1 in Ottawa. |
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Global phenomenon K'NAAN kicked off his tour alongside rapper Wale in New York on April 7, wowing the sold-out crowd with hot beats, soulful rhymes and some very special guests. K'NAAN surprised audiences with Nas, who dropped by for a rendition of "N.Y. State of Mind," and Damian Marley who was featured on "I Come Prepared" and "As We Enter." Check out the live performance here. |
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Royal Wood will be joining well-known UK artist David Gray on an upcoming 12-date Canadian tour, making appearances in Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa and Halifax. Royal's new album The Waiting will be available for sale at the venues before it hits stores in June. The first single "On Top of Your Love" hit radio airwaves on April 19. |
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After a hugely successful Eastern Canadian tour together, Matt Andersen and fellow Paquin artist Wil have just embarked on a sold-out tour of Western Canada. After their tour wraps up, it's off to New Orleans where Andersen will open up for the legendary Old Crow Medicine Show at the House of Blues. He joins the band for six dates including stops in Jackson, Athens and Charlotte. |
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Delhi 2 Dublin's first album has been remixed by some of the group's favorite producers including Swami, David Starfire, Adham Shaikh, Eccodek, Sharmaji, Sandeep Kumar, Tej Gill, Steven Mek, Esjay, Kaminanda and Tspoon. Available now online at CD Baby and coming soon to iTunes. Catch them live this summer in cities like Victoria, Calgary and Santa Rosa, California. |
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