News: Chantal Kreviazuk to Donate Proceeds to U of W

Kreviazuk Giving to U of W
DEC 05 2006 04:50 PM

Chantal Kreviazuk says she’ll donate the proceeds of an upcoming Winnipeg concert to launch a new multi-million dollar “Opportunity Fund” at her old school.. the University of Winnipeg.

Kreviazuk is on tour right now promoting a new album, Ghost Stories.
The Winnipeg Concert is February 19th at the Centennial Concert Hall.

U of W President Lloyd Axworthy says the initiative demonstrates Kreviazuk’s dedication to her alma mater, and also a committment to making education accessible to everyone.

CJOB’s Lorne Edwards reporting.


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Video: Steely Dan – My Old School

THEN (1973)

NOT SO THEN (featuring Jon Herington on guitar)


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Video: Deep Purple – Highway Star (Live 1972 Denmark)


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Pink Floyd – Live

1 hour 25 minute LIVE concert via Google Video

Pink Floyd – Live (Click Here)


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Video: Yes – Astral Traveller

Time and a Word


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Video: The Moody Blues – I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock & Roll Band)

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Video: Joe Jackson – Stepping Out

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As an idea of what type of news .. here is a snapshot of today’s news .. November 27, 2006

GENERAL MUSIC NEWS

Report: Princes plan concert for Diana – November 27, 2006 – Seattlepi.com: LONDON — Britain’s Princes William and Harry plan to stage a concert with performers including Elton John next year to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of their mother Princess Diana, a newspaper reported…

In Times ad, Yoko Ono calls for healing – November 27, 2006 – Seattlepi.com: NEW YORK — Yoko Ono is calling for the anniversary of the death of her husband, John Lennon, to become a day of worldwide healing.

Big Christmas Shopping Discounts – November 27, 2006 – Shop Smarter: The top retailers are furiously competing for your attention with deep discounts, but for a limited time. So here’s a round-up of the deals you should act on right now.

BLUES MUSIC NEWS

Robert Lockwood Jr. Passes – November 27, 2006 – About.com: Last Living Connection to Robert Johnson Robert Lockwood Jr., one of the last living connections to Blues legend Robert Johnson, had died in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio of complications from…

Go Out and Play the Blues – November 27, 2006 – About.com: In cities and towns all across America there are musicians gathering in nightclubs, usually on a weeknight, to play the Blues. Armed with a harmonica or a guitar, amateur musicians…

Ruth Brown Passes – November 27, 2006 – About.com: Ruth Brown’s influence in the Blues and in the music business was monumental. A creative force that became the template for countless vocalists to follow, a role-model for fighting for…

ETC ETC ETC …

There is 3 headlines from each of the following ..
* Country Music News
* Jazz Music News
* Pop Music News .. and
* Rock Music News


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Video: AC/DC – Let There Be Rock

AC/DC Live


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Advertising Appreciation: October 2006

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