01.01.08 | Great Opportunity to Sponsor Uptown Goes Downtown Here's an idea for the ideal Christmas present for that person who has everything...or to advertise your business/organization in a lasting and creative manner. We're offering you the opportunity to sponsor a track (or two if you have the inclination) on Rita's amazing recording with the Thunder Bay Symphony. Just click on the link below for all the information you might require. : this is the link below 12.08.07 | Bandwidth: It's a Bonanza! Join Alan Neal on Dec 8th from 5:05 to 6:00 p.m. on CBC Radio One as he interviews Rita, plays a track or two from the UGDT (that is the worst acronym ever) project and throws out a few teasers for her upcoming, all original album: Back to Blue. : http://www.cbc.ca/bandwidth/ 12.08.07 | CANADA LIVE! Downtown Goes Uptown Tonight on Canada Live; CBC Radio Two tonight at 9:00pm.
Listen to the concert live at 101.7 fm or on the net.
If you weren't there...this is the next best thing. If you were there...you'll be able to pick your voice out of the appreciative crowd. : http://www.cbc.ca 12.01.07 | Rita Chiarelli Nominated for CFMA award The Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Québec will play host to the Canadian Folk Music Awards December 1, 2007 and Rita is nominated in the “Best Solo World” category for her latest recording, Cuore. The CFMAs, like the Junos, are judged by independent juries of industry experts, with a separate jury for each category; results are tabulated by an independent chartered accountant. The show will be hosted by CBC’s one-and-only Shelagh Rogers and Québec trad stepdancer-caller-musician Benoit Bourque, a former CFMA winner himself. Gala-goers will be treated to an entertaining and bilingual presentation of the night’s activities. : http://www.canadianfolkmusicawards.ca 11.28.07 | Uptown Goes Downtown Tonight There's a thoughtful and exciting piece written by Steven Baric of this project on the "Reviews" page. Part of the joy of this kind of endeavour is thanking all the people who helped make it happen! From the musicians of the TBSO to the coffee makers; from the fabulous sideguys (and much much more) Joe Phillips and Papa John King to the lovely Dave who drove everyone around; the fans - veteran and virgin- who came out to the live show; Dave and Keith and all the wonderful tech staff at the TBCA, Liz Harvey-Foulds who always seems to have a rabbit in her hat, and to the Ontario Arts Council who provided welcome financial support. (If you haven't been named personally here it's because I haven't had enough coffee this morning!) : Thanks!
