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Win the Ultimate Starter Tool Kit!

November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments carpenters, DEWALT, Electricians, Music Festivals, Stanley Tools, tradespeople, Ultimate Starter Tool Kit

Music festivals wouldn’t happen if tradespeople didn’t have the right tools. Electricians, carpenters and heavy equipment operators rely on their

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Here’s a Chance to Remix Some K-os

November 8, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Crucify, Dine Alone, K-OS, Remix

K-os is running an official remix contest to see who can best re-imagine his track “Crucify.” The winner will see

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Want to Win a Trip to See Rush in LA and $5K? Just Cover a Rush Song

May 6, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Versions, Ole, Rush, Rush 40

Ole–properly spelled “ole” for some reason–bought up Rush’s publishing catalogue last year for tens of millions of dollars. They’re now

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Electrohome Turntable & Pink Floyd Vinyl Album Giveaway!

February 6, 2015February 16, 2015 Alan Cross 5 Comments Contest, Turntable

a Rafflecopter giveaway Electrohome Turntable & Pink Floyd Vinyl Album Giveaway!

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In a Band? Got a Video? The Prism Prize Is Coming Back.

November 27, 2014November 26, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2014, Music Video, Prism Music Prize

The Prism Prize is coming back for a third year, offering a $5,000 cash prize for the best Canadian music

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Want to Win a Recording Session with Sam Roberts? Here’s How.

May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Make Music Matter, My Song for Change, Sam Roberts

This arrived from Devon the other day about the My Song for Change contest currently being run by Make Music

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And the Winner of the Marshall Amp Bar Fridge Is…

January 2, 2014 Alan Cross 2 Comments Marshall Fridge

…JOSH KENDRY of Kitchener, Ontario.  One of these things is headed your way. Everyone who’s a subscriber to my daily

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Last Day to Enter to Win a Marshall Amp Bar Fridge

December 31, 2013December 31, 2013 Alan Cross 0 Comments Marshall Fridge

I’m giving away this Marshall Amp bar fridge, just like the one I have in my office.  And it’s easy

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Start 2014 with a Brand New Marshall Bar Fridge

December 29, 2013 Alan Cross 1 Comment Fridge, Marshall

I have one of these things in my home office and everyone who see it wants one, too.  We also

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Imagine This Marshall Bar Fridge Being Delivered to Your Place

December 26, 2013 Alan Cross 3 Comments Fridge, Marshall

After a hard day writing or in the studio, I like to reach for whatever refreshment is inside my special

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This is Why You Need to Keep Subscribing to My Newsletter

December 24, 2013December 24, 2013 Alan Cross 4 Comments Fridge, Marshall

Who wouldn’t want a new bar fridge to start 2014?  Here’s your chance to win one, just by being a

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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  • Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
    Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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