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Home and Native Sound Series Deadline Quickly Approaches, Season 2 Nominee Qualifiers announced shortly!
 Home and Native Sound Series 2012 Season Deadline Quickly Approaches; Program Changes

JANUARY 18, 2011 TORONTO – The Home and Native Sound Series (HNSS) has been taking place all summer and fall at Clinton’s Tavern in Toronto on Sundays. Bands from Ontario perform to compete in 3 live categories and are scored by industry professionals. The competition will end with the last showcase schedule for Sunday, April 29, 2012.  The deadline for Ontario bands to apply for HNSS is Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 5PM EST.

A long-list of nominees will be announced by early May. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter before the Toronto Independent Music Awards (“TIMA”) 2012. Winners will receive a $15,000 prize package per category, a TIMA award, and the choice to perform at the TIMA 2012 award ceremony or alternately, a new music festival.

The application fee is only $12.50 or $6.50 with a TIMA application, APPLY NOW to secure your performance slot: http://homeandnativesound.com/entry/

Check out music from some of the current qualifiers from HNSS Season 1 and Season 2: http://soundcloud.com/homeandnativesound

About the Toronto Independent Music Awards and the development of Home and Native Sound.

The Toronto Independent Music Awards is a bi-annual award ceremony founded in 2004 with the goal of providing a platform for independent artists to showcase, network within the industry, and gather the tools for success. In 2006, the BEST LIVE showcase series was developed so artists could compete to be considered for two live music award categories, BEST LIVE – Acoustic and BEST LIVE – Electric. In 2008 the BEST LIVE -Urban category was added to showcase rap MCs and R&B singer/songwriters. In 2011 the BEST LIVE showcase series was renamed to the Home and Native Sound Series.

The coveted TIMA/HNSS prizes are all provided by our partners and sponsors, and are designed to give winners valuable opportunities to help them advance in the music industry. In 2010 the total value of the HNSS prize packages alone equalled $45,000. This past year, 361 best live entries were received from bands across Canada.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Megan McCann
PR Director
Home and Native Sound Series
info@homeandnativesound.com

HNSS Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/homeandnativesound/

New interview!! Check it out here.

Read our September press release for more details! CLICK!.

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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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…

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.

James, God of Party and Beer

…Meet The Rock Band Titans:

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.

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,

Woo!

….but Ferocious in battle.

@_@

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

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