News Updates January 8 2009

Feist Raises over $200,000
Feist has raised more than $200,000 at her online store for charity. 'We've tallied the numbers, connected the dots, and are delighted to report that over $200,000 has been donated to various excellent organizations,' she proudly states in a blog at her Myspace site. All of the money went to worthwhile causes. 'These organizations include MSF Canada, CARE Canada, War Child Canada and The Salvation Army 'Feist says. 'All of these agencies will continue to do immeasurably positive things, like: build schools, dig wells, educate communities and—in general—do piles of good well beyond the reach of rock and roll.

Bedouin Soundclash lose a Member
One of the founding members of Bedouin Soundclash is leaving the trio from Kingston, Ont. Drummer Pat is out, while Frontman Jay Malinowski and bassist Eon Sinclair will continue with the musical group, according to a release from the band's management. "All three are grateful for each other's friendship and contribution to the band, and will continue to support each other moving forward," the statement said. The band released its third album, Street Gospels, in 2007. Its debut, Root Fire, came out in 2001, and it won the Juno Award, honouring the best in Canadian music, for best new group. The remaining band members will proceed without Pat for their Feb. 7 date at the Hillside Inside Festival in Guelph, Ont., and for their five-date festival tour of Australia at the end of the month.

Coheed and Cambria
On March 17 - 2009 Coheed and Cambria will release Neverender, The Children of the Fence boxset, a release that is possibly as ambitious as the event itself. The box set documents the New York stand in one massive package that will include four live DVDs, four live audio CDs, one documentary DVD, a 10x10 hardcover 48-page photo book and a 7-1/2' custom metal dragonfly. A condensed two-disc DVD will also be made available. Pre-sales for the box began on Friday, Dec 12. Fans who pre-order it will get their names included on a 'Children of the Fence' page inside the book. The first 3,000 copies will be signed by the band. Pre-Order


My Hiatus
Unfortunately due to school conflicts I can't be on the show live for a little bit. I'm still going to try to program the first hour of music and of course I'll contiue to update News on our website. Thanks for stopping by our website and of course listening to the show.
-Erin