What's New
LTA Honours and remembers company founder, Doug Kirby
On December 25, 2008, the Canadian music industry lost one of its pivotal veterans, and LiveTourArtists has lost its founder, mentor, visionary and friend, Doug Kirby. The Kirby family and LiveTourArtists would like to thank all those who sent heartfelt emails and letters, as well as the artists and multitude of well-wishers who came out to Doug's standing-room only Celebration of Life, held on January 12 at Hugh's Room in Toronto. In honour of Doug's ongoing support of up-and-coming young talent entering the Canadian music business, The Harris Institute of the Arts has launched The Doug Kirby Scholarship - contributions to this fund can be made by contacting The Harris Institute of the Arts.
Feb-8-2009
LiveTourArtists showcasing at 2009 Folk Alliance conference in MemphisLTA will be present at the 2009 Folk Alliance conference, taking place in Memphis later this month. The conference marks the gathering of roots music performers and industry representatives from throughout North America, as well as many international participants. The LTA showcase room will be at the conference hotel, The Memphis Marriott in Suite 1716, late evenings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Amongst our featured artists will be: Carlos del Junco, Steve Poltz, Alana Lavandoski, Lynn Miles, Lindsay Jane, Bill Bourne, Wyckham Porteous and more. For the showcase room schedule, click here... For more information on the conference, click here...
Dec-12-08
Trailer Park Boys undertake the 'mother of all January tours'With the much publicized winding-down of the Trailer Park Boys hugely successful and internationally successful television series, the show's three anti-heroes Ricky, Bubbles and Julian are taking to the concert stage next month for a cross-Canada tour. The Ricky, Julian and Bubbles Community Service Variety Show kicks off in Edmonton on January 7. It's a full stage production with lots of audience participation. To see the whole Canadian tour itinerary, click here...
Nov-19-08
David Francey Honoured with 2008 SOCAN AwardThe 19th annual SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Producers of Canada) Awards Gala was held in Toronto this week. Attended by many of Canada’s top music industry notables, the SOCAN Awards are an annual event that celebrates the successes of SOCAN members worldwide. David was presented with the Folk Music Award - given to the member whose current repertoire of creative works achieved the highest number of performances in domestic radio, pay audio and concerts in the previous year. Other recipients in other categories included Oscar Peterson, Nickelback, Tom Cochrane, amongst many other of Canada's finest songwriters. For more details on the event and the winners, click here...
Oct-27-08
Mr. Lahey and Randy from Trailer Park Boys back at LTAIt is with great pleasure that LiveTourArtists announces the return to our roster of Mr. Lahey and Randy from the hit Showcase television series, Trailer Park Boys. The two charcters' profiles will also be higher than ever in the coming year with their on-screen co-starring roles in the upcoming Trailer Park Boys movie sequel. John Dunsworth and Patrick Roach (aka Mr. Lahey and Randy) are available for appearances in full character for colleges, comedy clubs, shows, meet and greet and emcee functions. For more information, click here...
Oct-15-08
Winnipeg's Alana Levandoski joins LTA roster; new album coming soonLiveTourArtists is very pleased to announce that critically-loved, Winnipeg singer/songwriter Alana Levandoski is coming on board. Her debut CD, Unsettled Down, issued on the presigious US roots label Rounder Records, received international praise and sales. Since it came out in 2005, Alana has toured steadily on both sides of the Atlantic. She is now putting the finishing touches on a follow-up album, slated for release early in 2009. It was recorded in Canada and England with UK producer Ken Nelson (Gomez, Coldplay, Badly Drawn Boy, The Charlatans, Echo and The Bunnymen, Ray LaMontagne, Snow Patrol). For more information on Alana Levandoski, click here...
Sept-20-08
Carlos del Junco releases new CD, Steady Movin'The long anticipated follow-up to Carlos del Junco's acclaimed 2005 album, Blues Mongrel has just been released on Northern Blues Music. "Well worth the wait... even more of a demonstration of his prowess on the humble harmonica," says John Valentyn of the Toronto Blues Society about the new recording, Steady Movin'. Many of Carlos' long time collaborators are back, including Kevin Breit. To sample some the new album's marvelous music, click here...
Aug-27-08
Melanie Doane returns with new CD and signs with LTAThe Juno-winning, gold-album selling, multi-instrumentalist, Melanie Doane is back with a new recording that is already making an impact with the national media. The newly released CD, A Thousand Nights hit the streets last month to great reviews. Its focus track, "Songbird," featuring a duet with Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, is destined for crossover hit status with pop and country radio and video. For more information, to hear some of A Thousand Night's music and to view the video, click here...
