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    Live From The Junos, It’s Friday Night!

    April 4th, 2008 by Duane Storey | No Comments »

    Hey guys, it’s everyone’s favorite software developer at the Junos - that’s right, it’s me, Duane Storey. First, I want to thank both John and Rebecca for all their support in the last few weeks. While I am at the Junos alone right now, shooting photos, taking movies, I am not by myself - I am lucky enough to have the support of a great team of people back home who have been instrumental in helping me get here, and are there should I need them in the next two days. And that’s really the difference, in my eyes, between me and the mass media that is here. For the most part, everyone here represents a company, and they are, by definition, servicing their own needs and hoarding their own photos. Whereas me, I’m just here for the fun of being here, a sole software engineer armed with a digital camera. And like I said, I have the support of a lot of friends back home.

    But that aside, I’m having an amazing time, and I count myself lucky to be a part of such a big event. I just got notification tonight that I will be allowed to attend a VIP red carpet ceremony tomorrow night, so that should be even more exciting. I thought it might be fun to have a Miss604 exclusive video.

    So without further ado, here’s a video I took of God Made Me Funky:

    Check out the video on blip.tv.

    Posted in Junos08, guest post, music

    Duane Rocks the Junos, Represents the Blogging Nation

    April 4th, 2008 by Miss604 | No Comments »

    John and I have had our fair share of podcast interviews with bands and honestly it’s always been casual, friendly and from a fan’s perspective. Those are exactly the qualities I value in Duane’s coverage of the Junos so far in Calgary. He’s simply there to take photos, and experience it all as a blogger and that’s what has made his coverage so great so far (and we’re still two days away from the awards!) Here are a couple of his videos from the welcome reception this evening.

    (Above) It’s The Dudes.

    (Above) You can hear more from God Made Me Funky on their website or MySpace.

    Posted in Junos08, canada, interview, music

    Vancouver Represents at the 2008 Juno Awards in Calgary

    April 4th, 2008 by Miss604 | 1 Comment »

    Keira first showed us a Russell Peters video and although it takes a lot for a stand-up comedian on TV to make me laugh, we were literally rolling on the floor with tears in our eyes when first introduced to his humour.


    Photo Credit: Duane Storey [website][Flickr]

    This weekend he’ll be hosting the 2008 Juno Awards in Calgary and our good friend Duane Storey will be there on behalf of Vancouver Bloggers everywhere with his fancy media pass. You can catch all of his coverage on here:

  • Duane’s 2008 Canadian Juno Awards page
  • Duane’s Flickr Photos
  • Duane’s Twitter Feed
  • The Urban Vancouver Juno Aggregator
  • Duane’s Blip.Tv page

    • Arieanna will also be in Calgary and you’ll be able to catch her Twitters, and anyone else’s by looking for (and posting your Twitters with) the #Junos08 tag that can be tracked using Twemes.

    Artists performing at the Junos include: Anne Murray, Aaron Lines, Avril Lavigne, Feist, Finger Eleven, Gord Bamford, Hedley, Jann Arden, Johnny Reid, Jully Black, Measha Brueggergosman, Michael Buble, Paul Brandt, Sarah Brightman, Shane Yellowbird.


    Photo Credit: Duane Storey [website][Flickr]

    Vancouver-based artists nominated for Junos include:

  • Sandy Scofield NIKAWIY ASKIY for Aboriginal Recording of The Year
  • Jeremy Fisher GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY for Adult Alternative Album of The Year
  • Michael Buble CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE for Album of the Year
  • Michael Buble for Artist of the Year
  • Jeff Harrison (Director/Designer/Illustrator); Clinton Hussey (Photographer) ORNAMENTAL ETHERWORLD Performer: VONNEGUT DOLLHOUSE for CD/DVD Artwork Design of The Year
  • James Ehnes, Bramwell Tovey, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra KORNGOLD, BARBER & WALTON VIOLIN CONCERTOS for Classical Album of The Year: Large Ensemble or Soloist(S) With Large Ensemble Accompaniment
  • Jeffrey Ryan QUANTUM MECHANICS for Classical Composition of the Year
  • Rhys Fulber “WEAK IN THE KNEES”, “JUST ANOTHER DAY” - IF YOUR MEMORY SERVES YOU WELL – SERENA RYDER for Jack Richardson Producer of the Year
  • Michael Buble for the Juno Fan Choice Award
  • Pierre Seguin, Jesse Cook, Darrell Gilmour ONE NIGHT AT THE METROPOLIS Performer: JESSE COOK for Music DVD of the Year
  • Jeremy Fisher for New Artist of the Year
  • Michael Buble CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE for Pop Album of the Year
  • Shad THE OLD PRINCE for Rap Recording of the Year
  • Matthew Good HOSPITAL MUSIC for Rock Album of the Year
  • Pride Tiger THE LUCKY ONES for Rock Album of the Year
  • (Vancouver Island/Salt Spring) Harry Manx & Kevin Breit IN GOOD WE TRUST for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group
  • Michael Buble EVERYTHING for Single of the Year
  • Jodi Proznick Quartet FOUNDATIONS for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year
  • Kyle Davison, MARIANAS TRENCH SHAKETRAMP for Video of the Year

    • Go Vancouver! Seems like we’ve always been a great city for musical and production talent. The Junos will air live Sunday night at on CTV. Good luck to everyone and be sure to check out the local blogger coverage for some behind the scenes action.

    Posted in Junos08, canada, music