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  1. SOCAN Fees - ATTN Musicians!

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    G'day all,

    I had an interesting experience on Friday night after performing at the Rivoli in Toronto.

    Following the show, the bartender asked me if I was registered with SOCAN. I let him know that indeed I was, however, I was unsure about the other performers. Then he told me that the bar is asking the bands to pay the SOCAN licensing fees, to which I responded flatly, "no!".

    SOCAN charges establishments a fee in order to distribute royalties to artists. This fee is dependent on the seating capacities, the turnout, and many other variables and is THE VENUE'S RESPONSIBILITY. After speaking with a number of SOCAN reps, I have learned that it is not SOCAN's concern how the fee is paid, merely that it gets paid.

    So, perhaps the Rivoli is pioneering a new method of "pay to play" in Toronto, asking the artists to pay the organization that pays the artists. Perhaps it was just this particular bartender looking to make a few extra bucks on the side.

    Whatever the case, as a performer and composer, I feel that this was completely inappropriate. I urge any other musicians out there to refuse to absorb this fee on behalf of the venues you perform in.

    I am still awaiting a return call from the downtown Toronto SOCAN representative for further info, but if anyone out there knows something more about this, please pitch in!

    Musicians already have quite a struggle trying to be fairly compensated for their hard work. Let's put a stop to this madness before other venue's decide to try this out too!

    Peace,

    Dynamo

  12. The Void - March dates in T.O. ++REVISED++

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    I could describe the sound as a cross between Boards of Canada, Tortoise, MMW... but best leave it up to you. Check the link above for downloads.

    Yeah, the Guinness thingy is great! Guinness is sponsoring the "happy hour" and apparently they're flying in some professional oyster shucker (did I spell that right?) who'll do 1000 oysters in 2hrs ::

    You can contact The Miller Tavern for deets on that stuff.

    Peace,

    Dynamo

  13. The Void - March dates in T.O. ++REVISED++

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    +++++UPDATED LISTING++++++++++

    G'day!

    If you haven't taken a moment to check out The Void, then here are a few opportunities...all free...

    March 17th (St. Paddy's Day) - @ The Miller Tavern. Free oysters & Guinness between 5-7pm, The Void will play 3 sets beginning around 7:30/8pm.

    March 18th: @ The Bamboo Cabana. CANCELLED The Void will feature guest horn players, doing 3 downtempo sets starting at 8pm.

    March 24 @ The Miller again. JUST ADDED

    March 25th @ The Bamboo Cabana again CANCELLED.

    March 31st @ The Miller Tavern again...

    Thanks and hopefully we'll see you out!

    Dynamo

  14. I won

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    There are more Tim Hortons per capita in Canada than there are Dunkin Donuts, Crispy Creme, Starbucks and McDonalds combined in the US.

    And I still have to wait in line behind 20 peeps every morning, regardless of which corner I go to!

  21. ~TONIGHT SLOWCOASTER RETURNS TO HAMILTON~

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    Saw Slowcoaster in Halifax on the 12th and enjoyed the show very much. They were a hell of a lot of fun!

    If you're into musical exploration from a "jamband", then this doesn't quite do it, but they certainly know how to lay it down and keep your head bobbing the whole time. This is better drinkin' music than smokin' music.

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