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Calgary, AB (October 15, 2008) – Big Rock Untapped CD Vol.
2 won’t be released until February 2009 but the final judging
to uncover some of Canada’s most talented, unsigned Canadian artists
is now underway.
A total of 521 songs from 176 bands/artists were submitted online
to www.bigrockuntapped.com
for consideration on the second annual Untapped CD.
Over 50,000 CDs will be distributed, instantly giving it virtual
"gold record" status in Canada. About 30,000 CDs will be available
free in specially marked cases of Big Rock beer nationwide, while
another 20,000 or so will be distributed free at major music venues
across the country, including The 2009 JUNO Awards in Vancouver.
Factoring in composition, lyrics, overall sound along with talent
and creativity, a panel of eight judges from broad musical backgrounds
and from across the country will select 10 – 15 songs for the new
album by October 27, 2008. Canadian musical maven Dave Pierce leads
the judges. Last year’s inaugural Untapped Vol. 1 CD featured
rising stars such as Suzie McNeil, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Zoë
Bentley and Star Collector.
"UNTAPPED" JUDGES - 2008
Dave Pierce is a composer, arranger, producer and conductor
who has worked with artists including Michael Bublé, Paul Brandt,
Carrie Underwood, and Jann Arden. His music is regularly heard
at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and he produced "Believe" -
Bell Canada’s 2010 Olympic-inspired theme song.
Kerry Clarke is the artistic director of the Calgary Folk
Music Festival and co-chair of the Juno Legacy committee. Clarke
first entered the music business through community radio as program
director 23 years ago. She still hosts the CJSW Radio program
Alternative to What.
Mary Dickie is an interviewer and reviewer focused on the
Canadian independent music scene. She also served as an editor
of national music magazine Impact. Dickie’s reviews have appeared
in Elle Canada, Eye Weekly, The Toronto Sun, UR and Music Express.
Patricia Elliot has been the Canadian Heritage Cultural Trade
Commissioner since 2002, responsible for British Columbia, Alberta
and the Yukon.
As the promotions director of Tandemtracks Promotions, Oscar
Furtado backs emerging artists and markets their albums. He
has worked with Canadian stars including Suzie McNeil and The Raynes.
Darcy Gregoire has been a licensed agent since 1994 and recently
joined The Agency Group after seven years as president of LiveTourArtists.
Under his direction LiveTourArtists served over 100 artists in a
variety of genres including folk, roots, jazz, blues, pop, rock
and classical.
Stephen Scott is an award-winning, multi-discipline director.
He has worked with artists such as Bruce Cockburn, The Tea Party,
Dream Warriors, Creed, Barenaked Ladies, Ron Sexsmith and Coldplay’s
Chris Martin.
Tim Tamashiro is the host of TONIC on CBC Radio 2.
Tamashiro has been active in entertainment for the past 22 years
with jazz singing, music management and music business education.
He has also written two books on the music business.
About Big Rock Brewery – Headquartered in Calgary,
Alberta, Big Rock
(Big Rock Brewery Income Trust - TSX:BR.UN) is Canada’s leading
craft brewer, producing premium, all-natural craft beers. Big Rock
Brewery boasts a family of 10 exceptional ales and lagers, Rock
Creek dry apple cider, plus an ongoing selection of seasonal beers.
Big Rock products are sold in eight provinces and three territories
in Canada and are also available in Korea. For more information
on Big Rock Brewery, visit
bigrockbeer.com.
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