We, Carolyn Fe Blues Collective, have been blessed with two sponsors who have ensured our foothold in this tough but lovable music industry. They have congratulated us numerous times and lent a padded shoulder when we needed it. This time around, it is our turn to congratulate our sponsors. BIG HUGS AND CHEERS to the House of Jazz and Sennheiser Canada! Here’s why…

The House of Jazz has officially announced that they will be opening a branch in Laval! After 30+ years in Montreal, entertainment entrepreneur Georges Durst, has decided that Laval would be a great spot to spread the word of Jazz music! The branch will have the same glamour and 1920’s Cabaret feel that is Mr. Durst’s signature.

Sennheiser Canada (Sennheiser Worldwide, for that matter) has been awarded an Emmy. Although I am a bit late with the news, it was awarded in October 2013, it doesn’t take away from the fact that Sennheiser has made a name in quality of sound. Visiting the Sennheiser offices is always interesting as there is always something a-buzz. Chris Isaac, the artist relations always has some interesting news about the latest technologies and the new artists he recently signed up. Quite interesting!

The thing is, one doesn’t really know how blessed or lucky they are when sending off promotional packages to the media: radio, newspapers, TV – all over the world. It is an expensive gamble…especially for indie bands like us. The cost of CD printing, supplies and mailing add up really quick and we hope to get a return on our investment sooner than later.

When you think that there are thousands upon thousands of bands out there submitting their music and information. All of them there vying for media attention not only to validate their existence but to spread the word so that a royalty pennies can come in and even better, CD sales jump a few points. One can only hope and pray that the media person and powers that be will take the time to open up the humble envelope and take a listen to the material…and like it.

I am happy to announce that to date, those media representatives who listened to our material did like it and continue to promote on air, online, etc. Are we lucky? Blessed? Maybe. But one thing for sure, we are humbled that folks like what we do.

So with another birthday approaching (53), we will be celebrating in the quaint town of St. Andre de Avellin. We're having a triple whammy gig! It will be the release of Bad Taboo in the region + my birthday + having fun with our guest artists - Daniel Prevost on bass and Brian Fisher & Bar a Clous who opens up the night for us. Come on out and celebrate with us! Click on: Calendar