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» EMI Win it because you Love it - Nickelback CD contest! |
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Web Site: www.emi.com
Nickelback - Dark Horse CD
Winners:
Claudette Green
Jean Graham
Fred Reardon
Shirley Rooney
Lori Humber
Nickelback are back with their sixth studio album, Dark Horse, and it’s already a top seller in North America. No doubt about it, these guys are global rock stars, kings of fist-pumping anthems, power ballads and hooks that get stuck in your head. Though they’ve let in an outside producer for this one (hitmaker Mutt Lange, ex- of Shania Twain) to wipe away some of the grunge, Nickelback don’t stray too far from their own multi-million-selling formula. If you love their version of arena rock, Dark Horse will not disappoint, filled as it is with tales of gold-digging prostitutes (“Something in Your Mouth”), booze-fuelled rampages (“Burn it to the Ground”) and the afore-mentioned balladry (“Gotta Be Somebody,” “I’d Come for You”). There’s not much in the way of subtlety – “S.E.X.,” “Just to Get High” – but then, who turns to these Alberta boys for their prose? This is raunchy, testosterone-fuelled party music. |
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» EMI Win it because you Love it - Keith Urban DVD contest! |
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Web Site: www.emi.com
Keith Urban - Love, Pain & the whole crazy World Tour Live - DVD
Draw: December 31st
Winners are:
Winner #1
Amy Tucker Groves
Winner #2
Michelle Power
Winner #3
Kenda Riggs
Winner #4
Barbara Byrne
Winner #5
Darlene Parrott |
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» EMI Win it because you Love it - Serena Ryder contest! |
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Web Site: www.emi.com
Serena Ryder - Is it ok?
Winners:
Greg Noble
Michelle Coady
Leonard Gibbons
Margo Rogers
Jeanette Riles
Hot off her Juno win as 2008’s new artist of the year, Toronto’s Serena Ryder recently released her third outing Is it OK? Ryder’s raspy, rootsy voice belies her 20-something years, as does her weighty songwriting, which showcases both Ryder’s tough-girl persona and startling vulnerability. Much is made of her three-octave vocal range, which takes on folk, rock, pop and alt-country stylings, backed on this CD by a full-bodied, multi-instrumental sound. This release is her first strong effort to woo listeners outside Canada’s borders, time will tell if this young Canadian songstress’ introspection will make the leap. Definitely a talent to watch. |
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» 2 Tickets for The Nutcracker! |
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Web Site: www.kittiwakedancetheatre.com
Draw Date: December 17th
Kittiwake Dance Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker has long been a Christmas tradition for the St. John’s audience. Set on Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, the classic Christmas story is filled with magic and mystery. Kids of all ages always delight in following young Clara’s adventures in the Kingdom of Sweets, from her meeting with a dreamy prince and the Sugar Plum fairy to the battle scene with the armies of mice.
Now in its 22nd season, Kittiwake’s version of The Nutcracker has been recently revamped with new costumes and new sets under artistic director Martin Vallee and associate director Jennifer Foley. The Nutcracker will be performed at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre Dec. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on Dec. 21 at 2 p.m.
Winner: Judy Bulger |
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» The Ballad of Stompin Tom Connors CD |
Winner: Cathy Druken
The Ballad of Stompin’Tom might not scream
Christmas, but it does yell “Canada” loud and
clear. Besides, a rerecorded, updated version of “The Hockey Song” isn’t a bad way to
ease into winter. With his cowboy hat and boots, well-used guitar and songs inspired by a
lifetime of hitchhiking around and touring across this country, Stompin’Tom Connors is an
icon and a national treasure. The Ballad of
Stompin’Tom is the wandering soul’s latest CD,
and it features rerecorded versions of “The Olympic Song,” “Hockey Mom Tribute” and
the aforementioned anthemic “The Hockey Song.”There’s a good selection of new ones,
too, including “The Lady Slipper,” “My British Columbian Home,” and “Ottawa Lures” –
yarns as patriotic and evocative as ever.
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» Sarah BRightman - Winter Symphony |
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Web Site: www.sarah-brightman.com/
Winner: Fabian O'Keefe
Sarah Brightman first came to fame as the
wife/muse of Andrew Lloyd Webber and
her long-running performance as Christine
in The Phantom of the Opera in London
and New York. Since leaving musical theatre
(and her marriage) in the early ’90s,
Brightman has embarked on an impressive
solo career as a recording artist and actor.
Winter Symphony, her first Christmasthemed
CD, has all the grandness of the
best orchestra-backed musicals while
avoiding a decent into kitsch or a trip over
the top of good taste. Brightman’s incredible
range and absolutely perfect voice can
execute the best of opera and pop
sensibilities.Winter Symphony is a touch of
class for a season that can sometimes be
anything but. Get ready for goosebumps. |
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» December Movie Trivia! |
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Web Site: www.empiretheatres.com
Who Played the The Punisher in the 1989 stright-to-video version?
Last Months answer:
Rowan Atkinson (a.k.a Mr. Bean) made is movie debut Never Say Never Again.
Winner: Raymond Johnson
Answer: Dolph Lundgren |
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