A Conversation with Shane Yellowbird

A Conversation with Shane Yellowbird

Nov 12, 09 at 6/9 Est

Call-in Number: (646) 595-3155

Shane Yellowbird returns to the forefront of the Canadian country music scene with his highly anticipated sophomore album, It's About Time. Two full years in the making, and a true labour of love, It's About Time promises an exciting new collection of tunes, both true to the caliber of music that Yellowbird fans have come to appreciate, and yet explorative of a new side of this talented artist not yet seen.

"It's About Time is more about me than my first record, if that makes sense," says Yellowbird. "Going into the studio, I had a real vision of what I wanted this album to be. I've made sure to record songs that really spoke to me. Each lyric and melody says something to me or about me. I'll leave that up to the listener to decide which is which!"

The new album release on November 17th, 2009 - on On Ramp Records / EMI Music Canada - will coincide with Yellowbird's first appearance on the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The performance will also mark Yellowbird’s entrance to the US market, with plans to release his music and videos in America in 2010.

New Moon cast at Nordstrom - Aventura, FL

Alex Meraz "Paul" and Kiowa Gordon "Embry from The Twilight Saga: New Moon hosted an exclusive VIP event at Nordstrom in Aventura Mall, Miami, FL

Giddy girls and woman sworming everywhere. Note to self: maintain composure. It was hilarious!

Honestly, I did the best I could to get a quote from one of the 75 guests who attended. But… all I got were these moaning gibberish sounds. Like ughhhh, errr, etcetcetc. You get the point. And I think when a fan has hit that kind of emotional state, its best to just let them be.

All I can say is “All the glory goes to god, All compliments go to him”.

And… More of these two tomorrow from me to you.

A Conversation with Gil Birmingham

A Conversation with Gil Birmingham

Oct 29, 09 at 1PM Eastern

Call-in Number: (646) 595-3155

Born in San Antonio, Texas, award-winning actor Gil Birmingham has appeared in more than 40 film and television productions. Most recently, Birmingham generated public acclaim for his portrayal as Billy Black in Twilight, based on the best-selling book series by Stephenie Meyer. His TV and screen credits include appearances in End of the Spear, Dreamkeeper, Skins, Gentle Ben, The Doe Boy, Love's Long Journey, Nip/Tuck, 10 Items or Less, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars and Body & Soul. In 2005, his powerful portrayal of Dogstar in Steven Spielberg's six-part TV miniseries, Into the West, captured the attention of audiences worldwide. Birmingham recently finished filming The Love Ranch, starring Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci, directed by Taylor Hackford, and he will return as Billy Black in the Twilight sequel, New Moon, scheduled for release in November 2009. He also just completed Rango, an animated film with Johnny Depp, that is scheduled for release in 2011.

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A Conversation with Ryan McMahon

A Conversation with Ryam McMahon

Oct 27, 09 at 9pm EST

Call-in Number: (646) 595-3155

Ryan McMahon was born and raised in Fort Frances Ontario. He is from the Treaty 3 Nation and his reserve is the Couchiching First Nation. A member of the Bear Clan, Ryan works with youth to try and heal the youth community by the Arts. As an artist, writer, a powwow singer and men’s traditional dancer, Ryan is happy to demonstrate to youth everywhere the importance of making positive contributions to the health and vitality of Anishinaabe people whenever and where ever possible.

Ryan is a two time National Aboriginal Achievement Award Scholarship winner, and was recognized by the Treaty 3 Nation with a Youth Leadership Award in 2002.

Ryan was named as an Eagle Staff Carrier for the Toronto Aboriginal Community during his time at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (N.C.C.T.) and he was also instrumental in the success of the Visiting Schools Program that promoted Anti-Racism Education and Cultural Awareness while employed with the N.C.C.T..

Ryan’s Anti Racism workshops can be delivered in your community. His workshop “Two Moccasins, Two Worlds” shares a message of hope, education, and Nationhood through cultural understanding.
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