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Speaking Gig 

My 2023 speaking gigs continue. My next event is in Toronto on Friday.

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 Alan Cross 5 Comments Salon, Side Door Access, Speaking

My next round of speaking events is now underway. These are discussions with music fans in what I call “salons.”

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Concerts Cool! Music News 

Arts & Crafts wants to help people feel Home for the Holidays

December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 Amber Healy 0 Comments Arts & Crafts, Busty and the Bass, Charles Spearin, Chris Murphy, Dan Mangan, Ellevator, Hannah Georgas, Jordan Klassen, Lowell, Reuben and the Dark, Said the Whale, Sara MacDougall, Side Door Access, Sloan

While we’re staying (read: stuck) at home a little more these days than in a typical holiday season, the fine

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Speaking Gig 

Online Event: LIVE from Alan’s Vinyl Library THIS AFTERNOON (Thursday April 30 at 4pm)

April 30, 2020July 8, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Side Door Access, Vinyl

UPDATE: NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME TO 4PM! Over the last year, I’ve been doing these micro speaking engagements I

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Speaking Gig 

My winter speaking tour continues tomorrow night weekend in Brantford

February 7, 2020February 8, 2020 Alan Cross 5 Comments Side Door Access

After leading about 30 successful salons across the country in 2019, I’m back on the road this month and next,

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Speaking Gig 

My fall speaking tour continues TONIGHT. Last one of the year. Here’s the venue.

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 Alan Cross 8 Comments Side Door Access, Speaking Gig

This fall, I’m once again hitting the road on a series of speaking gigs at small venues, unique spots, and

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Events 

My speaking tour of Western Canada continues. There are still tickets available for tonight’s Edmonton gig.

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Alan Cross 2 Comments Side Door Access

Salon: n. a meeting of intellectuals or other eminent people at the invitation of a celebrity or socialite. Side Door

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Music News 

Take in bands through the Side Door

February 28, 2019February 27, 2019 Amber Healy 0 Comments Concerts, Dan Mangan, Laura Simpson, Side Door, Side Door Access

Have you heard about Side Door? It just opened wide for all to enjoy. For people who’ve been to any

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Events 

This spring, I’m embarking on a speaking tour of living rooms.

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Alan Cross 1 Comment Side Door Access

Salon: n. a meeting of intellectuals or other eminent people at the invitation of a celebrity or socialite. Side Door

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