tag:playd.ca,2005:/blogs/facebook?p=2Facebook2017-02-03T20:09:00-05:00playDfalsetag:playd.ca,2005:Post/28016912014-03-24T14:09:15-04:002022-05-31T07:10:30-04:00CBC Searchlight Contest<p>I started this tune on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14). I just finished it, using the tools learned in Pat Pattison’s Songwriting course to adjust the phrasing. I also finished all the tracking, playing all the parts, singing all the vocals as well as recording it here in my home studio. I hope you like it. </p>
<p><strong>Check it out here:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://music.cbc.ca/artists/David-OHearn" rel="nofollow">http://music.cbc.ca/artists/David-OHearn</a></p>
<p>Song: She’s Easy (But Not In That Way)</p>
<p>If you enjoy the tune, I’d also like to make a plug (hope that’s OK) for you to VOTE for my song. It’s a contest sponsored by CBC here in Canada (although voting is not limited to geographic region). It’s the Searchlight 2014 Competition.</p>
<p><strong>LOOK FOR THE VOTE FOR THIS ARTIST BUTTON DOWN THE PAGE TO THE RIGHT</strong></p>
<p>You can vote ONCE PER DAY so, if you like the tune, I’d really be honoured if you’d vote for me (and often) and tell your friends. Also, lots of other artists in the contest, so here’s a chance to hear a lot of other artists material as well.</p>
<p><strong>Thank you!<br>
(David) </strong><br><a href="http://playdca.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/facebook-header.jpg"><img src="//playdca.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/facebook-header.jpg?w=620" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="facebook-header" /></a></p><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/playdca.wordpress.com/516/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/playdca.wordpress.com/516/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=playdca.wordpress.com&blog=24692439&post=516&subd=playdca&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />playDtag:playd.ca,2005:Post/17469602013-08-30T22:34:00-04:002023-12-10T11:53:28-05:00Black Eve — North American Distribution<p>I am very pleased to announce that a film I scored, Black Eve, by Ryan M Andrews, is set for North American DVD release and Canadian digital release in September. </p>
<p>BLACK EVE DVD release Sep 24th 2013 update retailers are confirmed, launching new poster for the film #horror <a href="http://t.co/bu5s54G6eC" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/bu5s54G6eC</a></p>
<p>Black Eve announces Canadian digital release with Factory Film Studio Halloween 2013 press link <a href="http://t.co/plyDzgSeMB" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/plyDzgSeMB</a></p>
<p>My own Black Eve demo reel: <a href="http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=B_6GogyQV94&feature=c4-feed-u" rel="nofollow">http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=B_6GogyQV94&feature=c4-feed-u</a></p>
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<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/playdca.wordpress.com/509/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/playdca.wordpress.com/509/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=playdca.wordpress.com&blog=24692439&post=509&subd=playdca&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />playDtag:playd.ca,2005:Post/15600942013-08-30T17:34:00-04:002022-04-26T13:46:11-04:00Black Eve — North American Distribution<p>I am very pleased to announce that a film I scored, Black Eve, by Ryan M Andrews, is set for North American DVD release and Canadian digital release in September. </p>
<p>BLACK EVE DVD release Sep 24th 2013 update retailers are confirmed, launching new poster for the film #horror <a href="http://t.co/bu5s54G6eC" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/bu5s54G6eC</a></p>
<p>Black Eve announces Canadian digital release with Factory Film Studio Halloween 2013 press link <a href="http://t.co/plyDzgSeMB" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/plyDzgSeMB</a></p>
<p>My own Black Eve demo reel: <a href="http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=B_6GogyQV94&feature=c4-feed-u" rel="nofollow">http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=B_6GogyQV94&feature=c4-feed-u</a></p>
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<p>Fri July 19: <a href="http://www.weatheredkings.ca" target="_blank">Weathered Kings</a> is playing at The Drake in Mississauga starting at 9:30pm. I won’t be there (I’m heading up to Kincardine for a family wedding) — HOWEVER, WK alumni Howard Rabkin (bass) and Nick Robitaille (guitar) will be there along with Mike and our new drummer Kelly Micallef to rock the joint.</p>
<p><a href="http://playdca.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/bbb-1.jpg"><img src="//playdca.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/bbb-1.jpg?w=300&h=151" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Blackboard Blues Band" height="151" width="300" /></a>Sat July 20: Blackboard Blues Band makes it’s debut at the <a href="http://www.rib-fest.com" target="_blank">Amacon Rotary Ribfest</a> in Mississauga (I’ll be back from Kincardine for this gig!). We close off the night from 9pm-11pm at the fantastic Celebration Square stage; but come early to enjoy all the festivities and the Rotaract Sing Fest that will precede our performance.</p>
<p>Thu July 25 – Sat July 27: <a href="http://www.blackboardbluesband.ca" target="_blank">Blackboard Blues Band</a> returns to the 25th Beaches International Jazz Festival in front of the Firehall on Queen (just east of Woodbine) — 1904 Queen St. E. We play Thu-Sat from 7pm-11pm each evening. A number of my talented friends are also participating in this year’s Streetfest, so come on down and check out all the great music.</p>
<p>Sun July 28: <a href="http://www.blackboardbluesband.ca" target="_blank">Blackboard Blues Band</a> is at it again, this time playing at the Richmond Hill Ribfest at Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd., E., in (where else?) Richmond Hill, Ontario. Our performance starts at 2pm.</p>
<p>Speaking of Blackboard Blues Band, we were on CTV Toronto news last week as part of the coverage of the 25th Beaches Jazz Festival. Check out this <a href="http://t.co/KWXfor20HH" target="_blank">report by Andria Case</a>.</p>
<p>I hope everyone is coping with the very hot weather and enjoying your summer.</p>
<p>MORE UPDATES TO COME IN EARLY AUGUST …</p>
<p>As always, thanks to each of you for your support and encouragement. It is greatly valued and appreciated.</p>
<p>My web site: <a href="http://www.playD.ca" target="_blank">www.playD.ca </a></p>
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<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;"><strong>Hi! I am nominated for a 2013 MARTY Award (Performing Arts – Established) </strong>presented by the <a>Mississauga Arts Council</a>. I am very honoured to be in such good company. The awards show will take place May 9th at the Living Arts Centre here in Mississauga.<br>
I would really appreciate it if you would take a minute of your time to vote for me (DAVID O”HEARN) for the People’s Choice Award. Voting ends on March 25, so only a few weeks left </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;"><a href="http://t.co/9sxLLURY9m" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow">http://t.co/9sxLLURY9m</a> THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!</span>
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<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">The show runs March 15-17 and March 20-24 at Meadowvale Theatre (</span><a style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;" href="http://www.tommythemusical.ca/">www.tommythemusical.ca</a><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">)</span>
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<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">I am very pleased to be playing Guitar 1 in a great band, led by Musical Director (and my friend), Michael Grieco. IT ROCKS!!!</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Mike and I play in the Blackboard Blues Band together (<a href="http://www.blackboardbluesband.ca/">www.blackboardbluesband.ca</a>).</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">GET YOUR TICKETS at <a href="http://www.mtix.ca/">www.mtix.ca</a> — tickets are going fast, so don’t delay. </span></div>
<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">HINT: we added an evening performance on Wed March 20, so that has the best seating available at present.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Also related to this production of TOMMY, I was pleased to be part of a taping of Rogers Cable 10 daytime Peel show hosted by Sonia Sache.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Daniel Brenner (our male lead, “Tommy”) and I went in yesterday (March 8) and the show aired at 4pm and 10pm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Daniel and I performed <strong>Amazing Journey</strong> and <strong>I’m Free / Pinball Wizard (Reprise)</strong> from the show, so you get a taste of how great this show is. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">For those of you who missed it (or would like to see it again), I have posted it on my Vimeo page at: <a href="http://vimeo.com/61389390">http://vimeo.com/61389390</a></span>
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<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;"><strong>Weathered Kings Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Right after the March 17 performance of TOMMY (and I mean RIGHT AFTER), I’ll be heading to the Drake & Firkin Pub in Mississauga to perform with my band, The Weathered Kings (<a href="http://www.weatheredkings.ca/">www.weatheredkings.ca</a>), for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash. The music starts at 5pm. Rumour has it a number of the TOMMY cast & crew will join in on the fun! Don’t miss it — this is a FUN evening.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">You probably already are aware that, starting in January, I have been hosting a weekly (Thursday) Open Mic Night at The Crown & Lion in Brampton (<a href="http://www.crownandlion.com/">www.crownandlion.com</a>). It has been quite successful and is growing in popularity each week. My good friend, Matt Zadkovich, will be my substitute host on March 14 and 21 (as I will be playing the show TOMMY those evenings). Please join Matt for a great evening. If I can, I’ll stop by on my way home to join in on the fun.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">Well, <strong>starting on March 27</strong>, I am also embarking on ANOTHER Open Mic Night each Wednesday at St. Louis Bar & Grill in Streetsville (<a href="http://www.stlouiswings.com/locations/ontario-west/mississauga/">www.stlouiswings.com/locations/ontario-west/mississauga/</a>) along with Azfar Ali, who will be my co-host for the evening. Azfar will be booking slots for comedians to perform each week, so it will be a Comedy & Music open mic night. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">I am very much looking forward to another evening each week of great talent and I hope you will join us often, either Wednesday (St. Louis Bar & Grill) or on Thursdays (The Crown & Lion).</span></div>
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<div>Have a wonderful month of March — spring is around the corner!</div>
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<p>I lost my mother on Feb 21, 1999. The very next evening, I wrote this song for her.</p>
<p>Please take a listen — the message is all contained in the lyrics.</p>
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<p><strong>It’s a New Year, so let’s start off a new Open Mic Night in the Mississauga/Brampton area !</strong></p>
<p><strong>Beginning Thursday January 10th: </strong> I will be hosting a <strong>Weekly Open Mic Night</strong> at <a href="http://www.crownandlion.com" target="_blank"><strong>The Crown and Lion</strong></a>, located at 7985 Financial Drive, Brampton, Ontario (905) 453-1000. The Crown and Lion is located one block east of Steeles and Mississauga Rd.</p>
<p>It is my goal to provide a fun and entertaining environment for aspiring (and established) artists to come out and showcase their talents. <em>If you sing or play an instrument, this is the place to be.</em> You’ll get a chance to perform, meet other artists and get noticed. Even if you don’t play or sing, come out to listen to some of the amazing talent here in Mississauga, Brampton and the surrounding area.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Open Mic Thursdays</strong></em> will run from<strong> 8pm to midnight each Thursday evening starting January 10th, 2013. </strong>To be fair to all the performers, slots will be 3 songs (or 15 minutes) and these slots will be allocated via a sign-up sheet. If time permits, you may be able to sign up for a second slot. I will start the evening off with a few songs, to get everyone “in the mood”, then the other artists will take to the stage.</p>
<p>PA system,an amplifier, a keyboard and a couple of microphones on stands will be provided, along with assorted percussion instruments (shakers, tambourine, etc.). Please bring your own instrument. This will be primarily an Open Mic Night (not an Open Jam), so please be prepared to accompany yourself or bring a friend to do so. That said, if the performer is cool with other people getting up to help them, that’s fine, too!</p>
<p>The Crown and Lion is a great place, the food & drink is very good and reasonably-priced and the staff are wonderful. I’m really looking forward to hosting these nights and making it “the place to be” on Thursday evenings. Tell your friends, bring them out and let’s have a great time!</p>
<p>If you have any questions regarding the Open Mic Night, please contact me at <a href="mailto:info@playD.ca?subject=Open-Mic-Night-At-The-Drake-and-Firkin">info@playD.ca</a>.</p>
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<p>Personally, this was the year I lost my father, a former business partner and friend and most recently, a theatre friend and former Rotarian I brought into my club, the Rotary Club of Mississauga-Meadowvale. I also became President of the club on July 1st. Our family also welcomed a new addition, a new puppy named Buddy.</p>
<p>I am guessing my year has been similar to each of yours — happy times punctuated by tragedy or loss and other, more joyful milestones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your support this past year, whether it be coming out to see me perform, joining me onstage at the Open Mic Nights, or simply sending me a note of encouragement or congratulations — these small acts of kindness are VERY much appreciated and valued.</p>
<p>To all of you — Happy New Year and all the best in 2013.</p>
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<p>Mississauga News Article from Dec 26 2012</p>
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<p>Here is a link to a video which captures a performance by Luch, who came out first on Oct 31 and has been back each week since. <a href="http://vimeo.com/53697463">VIDEO</a></p>
<p>I hope you’ll join us soon…</p>
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<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/playdca.wordpress.com/430/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/playdca.wordpress.com/430/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=playdca.wordpress.com&blog=24692439&post=430&subd=playdca&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />playDtag:playd.ca,2005:Post/4262332012-11-01T12:22:25-04:002022-05-17T13:52:15-04:00Open Mic Night at The Drake n Firkin (2012-10-31)<p>Week 7 of the Open Mic Nights at The Drake & Firkin was a special Halloween edition that began at 9pm (instead of the usual 8pm to midnight timeframe). As usual, a number of very talented performers showed up and performed for an appreciative audience. Being Halloween, some of the performers and the staff at The Drake & Firkin (as well as myself) dressed up for the occasion.</p>
<p>Thanks to new friends, Luch and Ewan, for showcasing their talents, as well as our Open Mic Night regular, Marty. It was great to see Art again (this time performing with Clint) and, although he didn’t get up this time, thanks to Guitar World’s Jim Toris for attending and lending his support. A special thanks to my friend, Jackie Fox, who came dressed as Slash from Guns ‘n’ Roses (complete with Les Paul guitar) and let me perform “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (GnR version)” and “Wheels (Foo Fighters)” with her onstage.</p>
<p>Pictures of last night’s Open Mic Night can be found here: <a href="https://bu.mp/O0hTz7" target="_blank">https://bu.mp/O0hTz7</a></p>
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<p><strong>Beginning Wednesday September 19th: </strong> I will be hosting a <strong>Weekly Open Mic Night</strong> at <a href="http://www.firkinpubs.com/pubs/drake-and-firkin" target="_blank"><strong>The Drake n Firkin</strong></a>, located at 6982 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario (905) 567-9173. I’ve been at a number of local Open Mic Nights around the area this summer and believe me, there is a LOT of talent out there. It is my goal to provide a fun and entertaining environment for aspiring (and established) artists to come out and showcase their talents. <em>If you sing or play an instrument, this is the place to be.</em> You’ll get a chance to perform, meet other artists and get noticed. Even if you don’t play or sing, come out to listen to some of the amazing talent here in Mississauga and the surrounding area.</p>
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<p><em><strong>With A Little Help From My Friends Wednesdays</strong></em> will run from<strong> 8pm to midnight each Wednesday starting Sept 19th</strong>. To be fair to all the performers, slots will be 3 songs (or 15 minutes) and these slots will be allocated via a sign-up sheet. If time permits, you may be able to sign up for a second slot. I will start the evening off with a few songs, to get everyone “in the mood”, then the other artists will take to the stage.</p>
<p>PA system,an amplifier, a keyboard and a couple of microphones on stands will be provided, along with assorted percussion instruments (shakers, tambourine, etc.). Please bring your own instrument. This will be primarily an Open Mic Night (not an Open Jam), so please be prepared to accompany yourself or bring a friend to do so. That said, if the performer is cool with other people getting up to help them, that’s fine, too!</p>
<p>The Drake n Firkin is a great venue (2nd home of The Weathered Kings), the food & drink is very good and reasonably-priced and the staff are amazing. I’m really looking forward to hosting these nights and making it “the place to be” on Wednesday nights. Tell your friends, bring them out and let’s have a great time!</p>
<p>If you have any questions regarding the Open Mic Night, please contact me at <a href="mailto:info@playD.ca?subject=Open-Mic-Night-At-The-Drake-and-Firkin">info@playD.ca</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Weathered Kings:</strong> <a href="http://www.weatheredkings.ca" target="_blank">www.weatheredkings.ca</a></p>
<p><strong>Friday September 14: </strong> Weathered Kings returns to <a href="http://www.firkinpubs.com/pubs/drake-and-firkin" target="_blank">The Drake n Firkin</a> in Mississauga — the show starts at 9:30pm</p>
<p>6982 Financial Drive Mississauga, ON L5N 8J4 (905) 567-9173</p>
<p>Come out for a night of great rock n roll by the Weathered Kings — this is our second home.</p>
<p><em>We’d like all our Weathered Kings fans to join us …</em></p>
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<p><strong>Blackboard Blues Band: </strong><a href="http://www.blackboardbluesband.ca" target="_blank">www.blackboardbluesband.ca<strong><br></strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Saturday September 15: </strong> Blackboard Blues Band in Etobicoke.<br><strong>Timothy’s Pub</strong>, 344 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke, Ontario<br><em>Performing from 9:30pm to 1:30am</em></p>
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<p><strong>Weathered Kings:</strong> <a href="http://www.weatheredkings.ca" target="_blank">www.weatheredkings.ca</a></p>
<p>Sunday September 16: Weathered Kings play <a href="http://www.rotary7080.org/meadowvale" target="_blank">The Rotary Club of Mississauga-Meadowvale</a> Family Day in Mississauga.</p>
<p>Join us from 11am-4pm for a FREE event, hosted by my Rotary Club at Tenth Line and Tacc Drive at the Meadowvale Rotary Park.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Events/EventDetails.aspx?accountid=158&eid=169605&tid=1http://" target="_blank">Details and directions</a></p>
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<p>6982 Financial Drive Mississauga, ON L5N 8J4</p>
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