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Bif Naked Joins TIMA 2012 Grand Jury, HNSS Season 1/2 Qualifiers Announced.

October 3, 2011

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Grand Jury Judge Profile: Bif Naked

September 28, 2011

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Multi-Platinum Selling Recording Artist

Bif Naked is a Juno nominated Artist, active in the entertainment business for over 20 years. She has released five original studio albums and a a greatest hits album. Bif has performed alongside some of the world’s biggest artists, including The Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Kid Rock, Green Day, Nickleback, The Cult, Sheryl Crow, Dido, Billy Idol, and Snoop Dogg to name a few.

Her 1998 album, “I Bificus”, hit the mainstream hard with four singles. “Spaceman, ”“Chotee,” “Lucky,” and “Moment of Weakness” achieved certified Platinum status. Her next album, 2001’s “Purge,” achieved certified Gold status, and saw the release of “I Love Myself Today,” “Tango Shoes,” “Leader,” and “Choking on the Truth.” Many songs from Bif’s expansive library have been featured on hit television shows and films such as Darla, The West Wing, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Roswell, Charmed, Better Than Chocolate and Anywhere But Here.

Bif’s bold talents are not only limited to her musical prowess; she has had numerous acting roles in major television shows and films. She has appeared on the popular television shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The L Word, and movies such as Crossing and The House of the Dead. As well she has co-hosted & been interviewed on shows such as Jay Leno, MTV, Bill Marr, and American talent contest Bodog Battle (Fuse Network) Bif has proved that she is not only talented behind the microphone, but also in front of the camera.

Bif’s years of expertise and multifaceted talents have inspired the next generation of performers, and make her an excellent addition to the TIMA Grand Jury.

 

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RockSmith, I hope you Truly Rock (and destroy Rock Band).

August 29, 2011

Brothers and Sisters,

We are gathered here today to talk about one of our favorite ways to engage in Sloth: Video Games.

About twice a month my friends get together for a Rock Band party. YEP, a Rock Band party.

…and these Rock Band parties are like no other…

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The events are hosted by James at his Colosseum of Beer and Rock ‘n’ Roll. The mightiest and bravest of the crew arrive. Only some will be victorious, but a good time will be had by all.

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James, God of Party and Beer

…Meet The Rock Band Titans:

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Bernardo, Father of Rock n Men

Bernardo and Phillip, The Fathers of Rock and Men. Their Rock Band controllers gilded by the Gods. Their swift fingers fly like thunder. They rips through solos like Poseidon rips through a ship during a sea-storm. Clad in Gretsch and their favorite band T. I’d tap that axe.

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Phillip, other Father of Rock n Men

Fair-haired Haylee, The Beatles connoisseur. She can sing anything from Amy Winehouse to free-spirited licks. Once, she sang so beautifully 9 neighbors came by to bask in her presence.

Don’t underestimate her charm.

She is sweet,

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Woo!

….but Ferocious in battle.

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@_@

Anthony is a double-threat. Bass Player and Earth Shaker, he creates quakes with his sticks. Don’t pluck with him.

 

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Anthony Bass Player, Earth Shaker - depicted in his natural pose.

 

The song selection is endless of course, the entire Music Library of Time at their fingertips.

 

…and every time I attend, I can’t help but think what a fucking awesome band I would have in front of me if any of them could actually play instruments.

 

Well friends, we might just be getting closer to Rock ‘n’ Roll Fame in our living rooms. Last Rock Band event, Anthony told me that they are releasing a game like Rock Band where you can plug in YOUR OWN guitar… not just any guitar – but that ’64 Fender Duo-Sonic you sleep with, the acoustic you have on your wall OR EVEN that Squire sitting in your basement you purchased when you swore you were going to learn how to play guitar….

and I thought, maybe I will finally be victorious in our Colosseum of Beer and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Welcome, Rocksmith – I hope you don’t suck. I will enjoy many study breaks with you: Rocksmith.

 

Amen!

 

-Daniela Oliva

Executive Producer, Toronto Independent Music Awards

http://www.torontoima.com

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Grand Jury Judge Profile: Damien Nelson

August 15, 2011

 Grand Jury Judge Profile: Damien Nelson

Publicity Manager for FLIP Publicity & Promotions Inc.

At the tender age of 11, Damien’s childhood dream of growing up to become She-Ra Warrior Princess was replaced after she attended her first concert—Aerosmith, no less—and a lifelong love of rock/punk culture was cemented. She knew where she wanted to take her career.

As Publicity Manager for FLIP, Damien works at the nexus of pop culture, music and media to help introduce artists and artforms to a larger audience. Since joining FLIP in 2006, Damien has managed accounts across a range of performing arts and culture, including NXNE Music and Film Festival, Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, Luminato World Music Programming, Toxic Avenger The Musical, The Fringe Theatre Festival, Ashkenaz Festival, David Clayton-Thomas with the TSO and Semi Precious Weapons.

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Toronto Independent Music Awards 2012 Promo Video

July 27, 2011

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