[mplpost] Norm Hacking Tribute CD, Nov 14 Gala (Toronto)

[Shirley Gibson]

Hello everyone,

The BIG week for Norm Hacking is HERE!  The release concert THIS WEDNESDAY NOV 14 at 8pm at HUGH'S ROOM (Toronto) for the long awaited "One Voice, A Tribute to Norm Hacking, Volume 1" is a huge accomplishment on the path that Wayne Marshall, long-time supporter of Norm's, began back in 1999 when he suggested a concert to honour Norm's outstanding songwriting.  The plan included using concert ticket proceeds to record the concert and other tracks to issue a tribute CD.

Well, the project grew and there were too many artists contributing (and even more great songs to choose from), so it's VOLUME 1 with 18 of Norm's songs being released this week.  But what a CD!  What a concert!  If you're skeptical about tribute CDs, this one may change your mind.

Celebrate with the outstanding line-up at the gala concert THIS WEDNESDAY:
	Wednesday November 14
	8pm - NOTE EARLY START
	CD launch of "ONE VOICE, A TRIBUTE TO NORM HACKING, VOLUME 1"
	Remastered reissue of "Skysongs... A Writer's Collection"
	Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. West
	1/2 block south of Bloor (Dundas West TTC station)
	cover $15 at the door
	info line is 416 531-6604

See below for more details on 
- the gala concert - almost everyone on the CD!!! and Norm too!
- free previews on line and TONIGHT on the air/web
- where to get the CDs
- "Norm's Living Room" open stage continues - EDDIE BALTIMORE tomorrow


GALA CONCERT - a mini-festival Wednesday Nov 14:
   Clela Errington
   Jason Fowler
   Marianne Girard
   Glen Hornblast
   Roger James (Kingston)
   Michael Laderoute
   Jim Layeux
   Brenda Lewis (Guelph) and Tony Quarrington
   Wayne Marshall (Brantford)
   Jory Nash
   Ron Nigrini
   Slowpoke
   Nancy White
   Chris Whiteley

Not on Volume 1, but performing previews of Volume 2:
   Jeremy Woodland
   Steve Paul Simms
   
Norm himself will perform a short set early in the evening, accompanied by several of the artists above.  And some other musicians are expected to join in.

Of course, copies of the CD "One Voice, A Tribute to Norm Hacking, Volume 1" will be available, as will the brand new remastered reissue of Norm's "Skysongs... A Writer's Collection" (with lyrics) - Norm performing 19 of his songs, a "best of" his acclaimed "Stubborn Ghost" and "Cut Roses" vinyl.

Also on the CD:
   Michael Smith (Chicago)
   Alan Rhody (Nashville, but touring northern Ontario/Michigan this week)
   Mikel Miller (Whitehorse)
   Rick Fielding (Toronto, schedule conflict, but you never know..)

The tribute includes favourites such "Stubborn Ghost", "Love at the Free Times Cafe", "Shine" as well as some songs not recorded or widely released before.  Norm's website at http://www.normhacking.com has the full track list and more info.

COME EARLY - 8 pm - AND STAY LATE.


FREE CD / CONCERT PREVIEWS:

Hugh's Room website has generous real audio portions of six of the 18 tracks.  Here's the webpage:  http://www.hughsroom.com

Listen TONIGHT 7-8 pm (Eastern Time) to Rick Fielding's Acoustic Workshop when Wayne Marshall, project head, producer, and now again record label (Three Flamingos Music) will be Rick's guest to chat and spin some tracks.  Rick's last CD title track "This One's the Dreamer" by Norm also appears on the new tribute CD.  There are three ways to listen:
- in Toronto, CIUT-FM 89.5 on the airways
- in much of Ontario, on TV cable (it's about 89.7 in my area of Toronto)
- worldwide live on the web:  http://www.ciut.fm

Thanks to Joel Wortzman for featuring Wayne last night 7-8 pm on his Acoustic Routes on CKLN-FM 88.1 (those outside Toronto can catch his show Sundays at http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca/ )


WHERE TO GET THE TRIBUTE and SKYSONGS CDs:

The CDs will be available
- at the gala concert Wednesday
- at "Norm's Living Room" evenings at the Silver Dollar Room (see Norm's website)
- through Norm's or Three Flamingos Music's website (see below)
- very shortly through Festival Distribution at http://www.festival.bc.ca and 1-800-633-8282
- retail stores (via Festival) shortly

Airplay and review copies are available.


"NORM'S LIVING ROOM" is still on tomorrow

An invitation to those in the Toronto area (or passing through) -  a fine songwriters' open stage and community continues most Tuesdays at the Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina Ave. (just north of College) with a guest feature each week.  New feature is finger-picking guitar workshop at 8 pm with Brian Gladstone.
  
EDDIE BALTIMORE guests with some fabulous acoustic blues/vocals.  Eddie is also the ring leader of SLOWPOKE, which performs "Spin Around" on the CD and at the gala concert on Wednesday.

Hope you see you soon!


Shirley Gibson
folkie@interlog.com  (or info@normhacking.com)
http://www.normhacking.com
http://www.hughsroom.com (audio samples, concert info)
http://www.3flamingosmusic.com (label, partial website up, more very soon)
http://www.silverdollarroom.com (Norm's Living Room open stage w/ features)
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