North Bay Scene

2010 Northern Ontario Music & Film Awards Nominees Announced

Ryan — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:30:37 +0000

On May 1^st Music and Film in Motion will celebrate the 7th annual Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards in the Great Hall at Laurentian University and 4 North Bay artists are honoured with nominations. Eric Boissennault is up for Best Screenwriter – Sophie & Sara. Patrick Gilbert and Ed Regan are both up for Best Cinematographer for their work in The Lake. And Kevin Hoffman is nominated for Best Directer, also for The Lake.

Submissions came in from communities across the North including; Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Espanola, Parry Sound and Dryden. The nominees for the ten awards categories were selected by a panel of prominent music and film industry professionals.

“We are very happy with the results of this year’s program. Submissions were up, which means the program is still growing,” MFM Executive Director Dennis Landry said in a release. “MFM would like to thank all of those who entered. It is with their talent and hard work the music and film industries see growth here in the North.”

For a full list of nominees and respective categories click here.

Breaking Action News #1: Trailer Park Boys in North Bay

Ryan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:30:39 +0000

The Trailer Park Boys are stopping in at North Bay’s Capitol Centre on March 6th as part of their Drunk, High and Unemployed Tour. Our Capitol Centre insider, Katelyn Favretto interviewed Canada’s favorite drug addicted felons over the phone.

Trailer Park Boys- Drunk, High, and Unemployed.

Favnutts — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:22:48 +0000

Their back, and North Bay can’t get enough of the Trailer Park Boys. their communityservice is done. Now their stoned as fuck and unemployed. Check them out at the Capitol Centre March 6th at 7:30 pm. For more info follow the Link:

Capitol Centre

Girls VS. Guitars

Ryan — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:03:10 +0000

Looks like a “No Boys Allowed” Night for the Urban Cafe. The Gateway City Roller Derby are hosting a semi-open mic party. Here is the message:

For those of you who joined us for our Christmas party and want more, or for those of you who missed out and want to get in the game: Gateway City Roller Derby and their friends at Deluxe Custom Tattoo are teaming up with The Urban Cafe for another fundraiser.

Girls vs. Guitars is an (all-ages) open mic night for female musicians and will help us raise money to get North Bay’s Roller Derby team on track – literally.

Interested acts may e-mail us at: northbayrollerderby@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

“The Suburban Times” CD Release Party

Favnutts — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:42:14 +0000

This is a message from Derek Morin:

Hi,
I’m a local musician named Derek Morin and I’ve recently released an independent rock album entitled “The Suburban Times”. I’m holding a CD Release Party upstairs at the Bull ‘n’ Quench Pub at 603 McIntyre St. E. in North Bay on Friday, March 5th starting at 9pm. Lisa Gibson and Buck will be the opening act. My performance will feature a blend of originals from my album as well as popular rock covers.

Derek Morin myspace

Cecils 112th Birthday Bash

Favnutts — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:01:17 +0000

End the Silence…

Favnutts — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:57:55 +0000

On March 4th support the Nipissing Transition House at 100 Georges. $4 will help with the purchase of fresh start kits, for victims of domestic abuse.

Other then that it will be a normal HIT & RUN Thursday with DJ Mic Pro.

For more Info on Domestic abuse check out:

Nipissing Transition House

Cancer Bats

Ryan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:38:29 +0000

February 23rd, 2010 at the Highland (211 Highland st.) Toronto’s Cancer Bats – www.cancerbats.com with locals Bakesale and No Devil Lived On.

This is an early show and will begin at 7pm sharp so do not be late!!!

All Ages
$10
doors @ 7pm

Jean-Paul De Roover – 2010 “FIX” CROSS CANADA TOUR

Favnutts — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:45:32 +0000

Jean-Paul De Roover Will be back in North Bay On March 7th, at the Urban Cafe.

He is on a cross Canada tour supporting his stop animation video for “Fix”. If you have never seen him before GO SEE!!! This one man band is modern electronic Troubadour!

Check out these link to his Various sites:

Myspace

Facebook Page

Haiti Relief Concert

Favnutts — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:30:18 +0000

Time support Haiti, plus its a great excuse to get out of the damn house! Happening at 100 Georges On February 24th @ 7 pm.

Performances by:

Lloyd and Caroline
Buck Miller and Lisa Gibson
Brass Tactics
Cole Fournier
Chris Curry
Dustin Campbell
..more TBA

Check the Facebook group for more Info:

Haiti Relief Concert