Dead of Winter in Halifax

The In the Dead of Winter Music Festival is set to kick off this Wednesday in Halifax. It will run from Jan 27 - 31 and this year's fest features performances by Buck 65, Jon McKeil, Dan Ledwell, Justin Rutledge, Laura Peek, Rebekah Higgs and many, many others. The full schedule is here.

Concerts on Demand: Buck 65 and Symphony Nova Scotia

I've already told you about CBC Radio 2's Concerts on Demand site and am guessing that most people who care know about it. Still, given the sheer volume of stuff on the site I feel like it's worthwhile to occasionally point out a hi-light or two. So, if you haven't already heard it (or even if you have) check out this show featuring Buck 65 and Symphony Nova Scotia - just a little something for everyone.

Do They Know It's Halloween?

Okay, I know Halloween is finished, but I had to post this.

Yesterday on Q, Jian Ghomeshi played Do They Know It's Halloween, a parody of Do They Know It's Christmas. The song is preformed by the NORTH AMERICAN HALLOWEEN PREVENTION INITIATIVE, featuring artists such as Buck 65, Feist and members of the Arcade Fire.

Here's the song and video:

Buck 65 In Toronto

Buck 65 posted the following on MySpace:

This Friday @ The Drake Hotel in Toronto. 12:00am sharp!
Richard Terfry (aka Buck 65) hosts a special introduction to the
sights, sounds and ideas from his forthcoming album SITUATION, due
out worldwide on Oct 30. He is joined by the album's co-producer,
Paul Murphy (aka Skratch Bastid). Expect to leave better educated
on all things 1957 - the year pop culture saw its beginning and its
end, and the worlds of popular music, art and philosophy changed
forever!

Darn. If it wasn't for my buddy's birthday, I would have gone to that. Seriously, how often do you get the chance to see Canada's best hip-hop artist/poet/musician?

Meanwhile, Buck has started an online show called Situation: Show and Tell. Fans can watch the program by going to Buck's YouTube page.

Eric Rosenhek
Toronto, Ont.