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Post by Joe on Feb 7, 2007 22:35:41 GMT -5
During the ECMA awards on Sunday, February 18, tributes to two beloved East Coast musicians will occur.
John Allan Cameron will be remembered by JP Cormier, Ashley Mac Isaac, The Barra MacNeils, Shaye, Fiona MacGillivray and Stuart Cameron.
Also, a tribute to Denny Doherty will be given by George Canyon, Dave Gunning and Doris Mason.
Thanks to Ginny!
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Post by Joe on Feb 7, 2007 22:41:22 GMT -5
I'll copy afanoffiona's and Ginny's posts here  That's great, Ginny. However, I wonder why they have Fiona's appearance on the John Allen Cameron special as the only upcoming performance.'' It just seems weird that they do not have more concerts lined up. Maybe their management has a specific release date in mind.  God Bless, afanoffiona Well...maybe Fiona is the only one of them who's going to be featured during the tribute..and maybe they don't have any other performances lined up right now... I'm sure that when they do, they'll post it on their site. Cheers, Ginny |
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Post by Ginny on Feb 8, 2007 15:15:23 GMT -5
Is anyone on here actually going to watch the ECMA's? Do you Americans have access to CBC? For anyone who is able to watch it, I highly recommend you do so. It's usually a pretty good show, with some good East Coast entertainment (and the Trailer Park Boys are hilarious hosts ;D)
Cheers,
Ginny
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Post by faerie on Feb 8, 2007 16:11:47 GMT -5
I will watch it, or at least tape it and fast forward to teh preformnces, or if its awards given to people I know, and I'm pretty sure americans get cbc, cause we get some american channels. Are ypu planning on watching it Ginny?
Tia :smile_Canada:
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Post by afanoffiona on Feb 8, 2007 16:13:06 GMT -5
Hey, Ginny!
Unfortunately, no. In fact, the popularity of humanities and culture, such as the Scottish-Celtic culture of Cape Breton, is very weak here in the United States. To give you an idea, only one person at my school had ever heard of the Chieftains [my voice teacher], and none of them have ever heard of the Cottars, Aselin, Great Big Sea, Leahy, or any group I know. None are even really aware of the great folk music tradition of Cape Breton and the Maritimes. It is sad. Music here is way too competitive. It is all about whether or not you can play better than the person just ahead of you in ability level. The idea of traditional music, and music that has roots like this is almost unheard of outside of festivals for enthusiasts, a few concerts, and a small CD section at Borders bookstore.
Hence, CBC would not do well in the American market precisely because of things like the ECMA's, and hence, broadcasting companies want nothing to do with it.
God Bless,
afanoffiona
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Post by Ginny on Feb 8, 2007 17:20:36 GMT -5
I will watch it, or at least tape it and fast forward to teh preformnces, or if its awards given to people I know, and I'm pretty sure americans get cbc, cause we get some american channels. Are ypu planning on watching it Ginny? Tia  I will DEFINITELY be watching it. I'm no longer that disappointed that The Cottars aren't up for Roots/Traditional Group Recording of the Year, because I've since discovered a new band from Newfoundland called The Punters, who are amazing, who are nominated in that category, so I'll be rooting for them. Also, I'm really hoping that Lennie Gallant wins Entertainer of the Year. It would be really nice to see an Islander win! Are there any specific artists you know of that are nominated for anything, who you are cheering for? Cheers, Ginny |
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Post by elizarose on Feb 8, 2007 23:36:44 GMT -5
I have to agree with afanoffiona. Traditional music is not big around here either. I live near NYC, and in the city of course you can find folk artist's etc. But I live on Long Island and most of the people hear listen to rock, hip-hop, rap and pop. The American Idolist's, that is what I like to call them. People are very ignorant to this kind of music. It is very sad. I actually bring my music to work be it the Cottars or other traditional music and everyone is like what is that. Some of them actually like it, others just tell me it sucks and you can't dance to it, which I actually have to laugh at but what can you do.
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Post by jason22 on Feb 9, 2007 1:13:57 GMT -5
Hey, Ginny! Unfortunately, no. In fact, the popularity of humanities and culture, such as the Scottish-Celtic culture of Cape Breton, is very weak here in the United States. To give you an idea, only one person at my school had ever heard of the Chieftains [my voice teacher], and none of them have ever heard of the Cottars, Aselin, Great Big Sea, Leahy, or any group I know. None are even really aware of the great folk music tradition of Cape Breton and the Maritimes. It is sad. Music here is way too competitive. It is all about whether or not you can play better than the person just ahead of you in ability level. The idea of traditional music, and music that has roots like this is almost unheard of outside of festivals for enthusiasts, a few concerts, and a small CD section at Borders bookstore. Hence, CBC would not do well in the American market precisely because of things like the ECMA's, and hence, broadcasting companies want nothing to do with it. God Bless, afanoffiona When I was on vacation in Dearborn, Michigan, I could watch the CBC on TV. Blessed be, Jason |
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Post by Adam on Feb 9, 2007 8:49:46 GMT -5
I think it matters to where you are in the USA in terms of the popularity of traditional music. I live in the Boston area which has a very strong music scene and I was lucky to have tons of great traditional music being played live within 2 hours of me on almost a weekly basis. With that said, it is rare I meet people outside of concert-going that are into this sort of musc. I also know from my work as a volunteer work while in college, that in other parts of the country there is a far less audience for traditional music.
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Post by afanoffiona on Feb 9, 2007 20:09:41 GMT -5
Hey Jason!
I think Dearborn is really close to Canada, so, it doesn't suprise me.
BTW, did your parents pay you back so you can get those CD's yet?
God Bless,
afanoffiona
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Post by afanoffiona on Feb 9, 2007 20:14:31 GMT -5
Adam,
I agree with you that some areas of the country are into Celtic music. I am saying that, as a whole, most of America would rather see a harshly competitive show like American Idol rather than a tribute to John Allen Cameron. That kind of show would not get good very good television ratings.
God Bless,
afanoffiona
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Post by Joe on Feb 9, 2007 20:40:05 GMT -5
Hi all,
When my family went on a vacation to the 1000 Islands and Alexandria Bay NY, the hotel had the CBC. That was the year that the Commonweath Games were held in Canada. So it was wall-to-wall Peter Mansbridge commenting on all the sports.
Joe
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Post by Ginny on Feb 9, 2007 23:31:25 GMT -5
That's funny...because I'm pretty sure that yesterday my Canadian History class had a conversation about how Americans don't know who Peter Mansbridge is ;D
Cheers,
Ginny
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Post by mott on Feb 10, 2007 12:59:33 GMT -5
That's funny...because I'm pretty sure that yesterday my Canadian History class had a conversation about how Americans don't know who Peter Mansbridge is ;D Cheers, Ginny Who? |
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Post by faerie on Feb 10, 2007 13:32:15 GMT -5
yaa...I dont know who he is either...name sounds familiar though, and for the quote thingy how do you get the yesterday part??? Tia |
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