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Performances and Continued Air time
Performed at the New Brunswick Community College in Bathurst for the students and staff during their mid-day "Pause Culturelle" in the Theatre "La Bibitte". Performed at the Boiler Works Restaurant, Saint John NB and at Thandi's Restaurant, Saint John NB. My music continues to be played on various radio stations in New Brunswick, Quebec, Rhode Island and Sweden.
New events and performance locations
I had a great time performing at BackStreet Records Store in Saint John NB and at Thandi's Restaurant, Saint John NB. It was also a great time at the Lilly Lake Pavillion in Rothesay NB where I performed for the Winterfest.
Performances and CD Review
Performed at Thandi's Restaurant in Saint John NB a couple of times this month. A review of my CD "At Last" has been included in the music magazine entitled "Sur la Route 94" in France.
Lot's happening since my CD launch
Wow it has been a couple of months since my CD Launch of 2008-10-03 and my music is being played on CHOIX 99.9 FM Radio; L'Acadie Country CJSE 89.5 FM and several community Radio Stations across New Brunswick. It is also being played on the Swedish Music radio show called "Pop-A-Top Country" on MCWC Country Radio in Mora, Sweden.
Performing at various Events
Performed at Johnathan's Opry House in Magnetic Hill. I had a great time entertaining at Thandi's Restaurant in Saint John NB. And I cannot forget the wonderful performance opportunity at the L'Arbre De L'espoir Fundraiser for Cancer held at the New Brunswick Community College in Dieppe, NB, which was also aired on CBC Radio.
CD Launch and Radio Air Play
Well, October started off pretty exciting with my CD Launch taking place at Theatre L'Escaouette in Moncton New Brunswick. For the opening act, Scott Hadley and Ryan Luchuck performed four classic songs from the past that proved to be greatly enjoyed by the audience. I performed all 10 songs from my Debut Album as well as some all time favorites. The evening ended with a Meet-the-Artist reception where my CD sales broke the all time record for a one night show at Theatre L'Escaouette. It was a great evening that ended all too soon!
During the month of October, I made contact with many radio stations that are airing my songs; radio stations from as far away as Rhode Island, USA and in Northern New Brunswick (90.1FM), Moncton (99.9FM) and Shediac(89.5FM) are playing my songs. More to come in New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario.
One of my songs, "C'est Ma Vie" has been on the New Brunswick Provincial Acadien Country Palmares. I am also featured on the Quebec Provincial on-line Country Magazine at the following link vibrationcountry.com.
I will be performing November 14th at Thandi's Restaurant in Saint John New Brunswick, and am currently planning additional events for the next few months. Keep checking back here for updates as to when and where.
Additional Sales Outlets and CD Launch Party
My CD can now be purchased through my website, at Frank's Music in Moncton New Brunswick, Jean Coutu in Dieppe New Brunswick, Amherst Music Centre in Amherst Nova Scotia and can also be purchased online at cdbaby.com.
I am concentrating on pursuing various marketing strategies such as radio stations, television, music outlets and newspapers.
Preparations are underway for my CD launch, working with the staff at the Theatre L'Escaouette. Getting some media coverage and assistance with the distribution of posters in the Moncton, Dieppe, Shediac and Riverview areas to announce my CD Launch event at Theatre L'Escaouette, 170 Botsford Street, Moncton NB, October 3 2008, 8 :00pm to 10 :00pm.
CD Sales and the end of a Chapter / New Beginnings
Many people have already purchased my CD which is very exciting and encouraging. This is my last month at work as I will be retired as of September 5.
Printing and Sales
CD has been duplicated, printed and packaged and are ready to be sold. I have met with several Radio stations and am in the process of getting air time for my music. My CD can now be purchased through my website and at Frank's Music in Moncton New Brunswick.
CD Printing and Duplication
The CD has finally been sent for printing and duplication. Copies will be available for purchasing this July.
Off to the Presses
Mastering is completed. Once again, I am very pleased. All that remains is the final step of sending the album off to the presses for duplication. It won't be long before you can purchase your very own copy.
Mastering and Cover Art
It's been another busy week here. I've finalized the CD cover design and have sent the album off for mastering. Don Chapman of DC Productions in Dartmouth Nova Scotia, is the album mastering engineer.
Ready for Mastering
Mixing is now complete and I am very happy with the result. The recordings are now ready to be sent for mastering. The album will be entitled "At Last". It is a compilation of both French and English songs which I have composed over the years. I am anticipating a release of late summer or early fall 2008.
Recording Completed and Mixing under way
Great news, all 10 songs for the album have been recorded and are currently going through mixing. Mark Geddes, my recording engineer, is currently doing the mixing and what I have heard so far sounds great.
Day 1 at the Recording Studio
Today my backup musicians and I went into the recording studio and had a blast. We had a great recording session. Kim, Scott, and Ryan did a fantastic job as my backup vocals and musicians. We'll be returning to the studio for the next 3 days, hoping to record all 10 songs for my upcoming album.