MNS Daily Newsletter

1. Take it to the Tiki ROUND 1 Tonight!!!

ROUND 1:

MATTHEW HORNELL
LAURA MERRIMEN & THE HARD TICKETS
SOHO GHETTO
SOMETHING GOOD

Friday, February 3rd
The Harbourfront Lounge, Casino Nova Scotia
9pm-1am
FREE!

Join Music Nova Scotia and Casino Nova Scotia for Round 1 of Take it to the Tiki, a battle that will take one winner to Canadian Music Week 2012 to play on the coveted Delta Hotels Nova Scotia Stage – The Tiki Lounge at the Rivoli in Toronto on March 24.

3 preliminary battles lead to one final night, where the top 4 bands will compete for the grand prize. Each night of the preliminary rounds, the semi-finalist will take home one of three prizes, including 8 hours of recording time at The Shed with producer/engineer Tim-Jim Baker, a marketing and promotional consultation package from Krista Keough Creative Communication, and a remote recording of your live performance by LoudAggas.

For more information visit http://musicnovascotia.ca/Events/tiki/.

12 bands - 4 nights - 1 winner

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2. Sackville Community Band Presents A Valentine's Cabaret

Sackville Community Band will present A Valentine’s Cabaret on Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grawood Lounge, Dalhousie University (Student Union Building, 6136 University Avenue). Ticket price is $20 and includes hors d'oeuvres and door prizes. Enjoy an entertaining evening listening to one of Nova Scotia's premier concert bands in the casual and comfortable setting of the Grawood Lounge. The proceeds will go to the Sackville Band Society, a non-profit group of musicians that are very active in supporting live local band music in the province and advocating for music education in the public school system.

The Sackville Community Band comprises professional musicians, retired musicians, local music teachers, and other talented individuals interested in concert band music. Under the direction of conductor Jim Forde, it has quickly become one of the finest concert bands in the Atlantic region. It is well known beyond the metro area for the quality of its music, as well as its contribution to the community at large (www.sackvillecommunityband.com).

Tickets are now available by calling 864-5143 or 479-0286. Visit the Band at www.sackvillecommunityband.com.

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3. URBAN LOVE AT THE COMPANY HOUSE

URBAN LOVE AT THE COMPANY HOUSE
featuring Laura Roy, Nicole Ariana, Cam Smith & A’drian S.

On Tuesday February 7th, 2012, Breakthrough Entertainment will be hosting ‘Urban Love’ at the Company House- an evening comprised of talented local artists Cam Smith, A’drian S., Nicole Ariana and Laura Roy. Doors will open at 8:00 pm and cover charge will be $5.

Laura Roy a small-town 20 year old has been involved in the music scene for 7 years, and over the last 5 years her musical talent has grown immensely. Laura produces a unique sound with all of her original songs and sets herself apart from other musicians with her clear, powerhouse vocals. After returning from a six-week trip to Ghana, West Africa this past summer, her musical versatility shines after collaborating with Ghanaian rapper Guru. Coming out with two hip-hop/R&B tracks that helped to make up the release of her second EP, She shows her fans a different side to her music and what she is really capable of. Most recently Laura Roy collaborated with rising hip hop artist Quake on 3 tracks for his upcoming album!

Nicole Ariana (Curry) is an urban recording artist and music student living in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bringing forward a unique mix of R&B and Hip hop, Nicole is true to her beginnings singing hooks for much of the local Rap talent. Currently in the works with Boy-ill of the Music Nova Scotia Award winning Hip hop group Something Good, and the IV League’s Al Boogie, Nicole has collaborated with a collection of up and coming artists including: Halflife Recording artist Kayo, ECMA nominated Joe Buck, MNS nominated MC Ambition, Rap Duo Top Ghunnz, CoolEra, and Platinum. Nicole is looking forward to releasing her debut EP in the spring of 2012.

Cameron Smith-21 graduated from the Recording Arts program at NSCC and after graduation, wasted no time putting his talents to use.He has produced for Canadian artists such Quake, Kayo and Cali Snipes. Cameron has also produced music for both MTV and XXL Magazine Video Blogs. Though he continues to produce, Cameron has decided it is time to take it to the next level and get behind the microphone himself. The product of this decision is “Downtown Lights,” the featured mix-tape for February’s edition of Faces Magazine which features artists A’drian S., Half Life recording artist Kayo, IV League’s Jay Mayne and many more! Cam Smith was nominated from Faces Magazine for Best Break-Out Artist and Best Video for the song “Let Go,”

Come show your Urban Love at the Company House located at 2202 Gottingen Street on Tuesday February 7th, 2012 - Brought to you by Breakthrough Entertainment! Doors opening at 8 pm, with an all-night Happy Hour! Cover Charge is $5. Urban Love will involve a line up of R&B and Hip Hop artists: A’drian S., Cam Smith, Laura Roy, and Nicole Ariana with DJ Zora the Sultan!

A'drian S. Artist at Rise Above Entertainment is 2009 ANSMA Best Up and Coming Artist of the year. A'drian Scott formally known as BassZ is a Canadian Raised Upcoming rapper/Producer. He has worked on songs with Former Ohio Players Lead Singer Dutch Robinson, Canadian Idol Finalists Gary Beals, Kaleb Simmonds & Brandy Callahan. He also has production work on Nova Scotia Artists Asia and Shane C. A'drian S. produced the music for Sko-Shun Tiez second album "Those Who Like It" which won 4 African Nova Scotia Music Awards. In 2009 he appeared on Juno Nominated and 7 time ECMA winner Jamie Sparks' single ‘Higher’. He has shared the stage with both Canadian Rap Legends Kardinal Offishall and Choclair. A'drian S has also had roles on the Big Screen and Television, appearing in the motion picture ‘Shake Hands With The Devil’ and the Mini Series ‘Soul’ starring Keisha Chante.

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4. ECMA 2012 Conference Highlight: Social Marketing & Social Media Mastery

Social Marketing & Social Media Mastery

A 9-Week Online Course

It’s 2012 and Social Media has hit the mainstream. We all know how to use sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, but few of us know how to use it well to engage friends and fans effectively and track it’s ROI (return on investment). This course will teach you how to optimize your overall approach to social media and add advanced techniques and strategies to make it work for you more effectively. All predictions point to a surge in use of mobile applications, and adding a mobile strategy will be a key factor in your overall success.

This advanced step-by-step, nine-week Social Media E- Course facilitated by Ariel Hyatt (Ariel Hyatt Publicity & Cyber PR) aims to help you better integrate social media and viral marketing to effectively build your online community and effectively reach mass global audiences.

The Cyber PR® Social Media Mastery E-Course is for artists and bands, managers, label owners, students, instructors, marketing and PR pros, and music industry professionals of all types!

Beginning March 12, for four weeks leading up to and four weeks following East Coast Music Week 2012, you will learn how to:

• Strategically add to your current Social Media assets to generate more online followers & fans
• Get mobile and use text messaging and apps in 2012
• Measure your online influence and improve it
• How to use analytics to track who is talking about you and where and effectively respond to them
• Create consistent compelling content for all of your socials
• Use Twitter more effectively and find new fans to follow and engage with you
• Save time and energy by streamlining your marketing & social media efforts.

Participants receive direct guidance, tutorials, and weekly assignments and connect with others through group teleseminars. In a closed online forum, participants communicate privately with one another, share feedback and suggestions, as well as celebrate their progress, triumphs and milestones. At any point, you can ask questions and get answers from co-moderators, Ariel Hyatt and Jon Ostrow (www.arielpublicity.com).

Kicking off East Coast Music Week’s 2012 Industry Conference on Thursday, April 12th, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Ariel will join participants in a full-day, hands-on, interactive session to review individual project goals and engage in an informative group discussion. By the end of this 9-Week Online Course, you’ll be a genius who knows how to strategically and systematically take advantage of all aspects of Social Media to boost your music career!

Registration fee is $150. * Bands - fee includes all musicians and management, plus complimentary PDF of Ariel’s Musician’s Roadmap To Facebook & Twitter, The Recession Proof Musicians and The Indie Max 100 Ebook. Pre-registration is required by March 5, 2012. Contact ECMA Conference Logistics Coordinator Yolande Bourgeois at conferencecoord@ecma.comor fax 1-800-513-4953to register. Limited registration capacity. Register today!

Registration form: http://ecma.com/event.asp?section=10#Reg

The Social Media Mastery E-Course with Ariel Hyatt is brought to you by the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)

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5. The Swell Guys this week !!!

Friday, Feb. 3rd and Saturday, Feb. 4th :
‘Swell Guy’ Alex Vaughan performs at
The Fireside Lounge, Atlantica Hotel and Marina Oak Island

(Exit 9 from HRM)
Western Shore, NS

9:00pm – Midnight

www.atlanticaoakisland.com/en/home/default.aspx

Check out the Swell Guys' website at www.swellguys.ca

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6. Support Musician/Eco-Farmer Keith Mullins make his next album!

Triple ECMA nominated "Keith Mullins" is teaming up with pledgemusic in order to make his next album. He'll record 15-25 tracks, record the drums/bass here in NS with Dale Murray then take those bed tracks to Nashville to write/record with his cousin, Gordie Sampson.

There are lots of great exclusive benefits of pledging toward this campaign (from 15-25 tracks for 10 bucks to a basket of veggies from Localmotive Farm or even a songwriting lesson)

www.pledgemusic.com/projects/keithmullins

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7. Concert at the Bicentennial Theater

In Middle Musquodoboit at 7pm Sunday Feb. 5th, 2012
featuring Tim Bowers, Gordon Tucker & Bruce White (All Shapes & Sizes Trio) with Laura Watson, Gordon Tucker & little Ben opening.
$10 adv./$12 @ the door.
Co-sponsored by the Bicentennial Theater and Music Nova Scotia.

Everyone welcome!

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8. Will Fisher Coastal Quartet - Radio Interview Now Online!

Named a “young, bright light on the cusp of a great career” by CBC Radio, Nova Scotia drummer / composer Will Fisher was recently the special guest for a one-hour radio interview promoting him debut album Portage on jazz radio show The Sunday Sessions in Louisville, KY. The interview includes selections from Portage as well as discussion about growing up in Nova Scotia and his musical travels in Canada and the Unites States and life in Louisville where Will is currently completing his Masters of Music in Jazz Performance.

To listen to the one-hour radio interview and hear more from the Will Fisher Coastal Quartet, please check out: http://willfisher.ca/