Sessions Vol. 1 is Almost Here

Hit Sessions Vol. 1 is a compilation of various artists, that celebrates the writing, producing and engineering skills of graduates from the Advanced Recording Artist (ARA) program at the Harbourside Institute of Technology. The compilation showcases some of the brightest new artists on the scene today.

The “Sessions” series is a joint venture between Harbourside Music Productions and Maximum Music Group, dedicated to discovering, and recording, a wide selection of emerging artists from all genres of music. Through the efforts of the student run label “Hit Records” the venture is committed to finding new and innovative ways to connect, market and promote these artists to the world stage.

The Harbourside Institute of Technology (HIT) is one of Canada’s premier Audio Engineering and Music Production schools, dedicated to the pursuit of creative excellence combined with the technical knowledge and networking skills necessary to succeed in today’s highly competitive audio industry.


For more information visit: www.harboursideit.comcreditsRecorded At:
The Harbourside Institute of Technology | www.harboursideit.com

Mixed & Mastered by:
Sam Ryan | www.sosmusic.biz
Mike Rogerson| www.mikerogersonmusic.com

Produced by:
Tony Rudner | www.harboursideit.com
Brian Watson | www.maximummusicgroup.com

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Randy Quaid To Release Digital 45

- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -

Thursday April 14, 2011 (Vancouver, BC) - Award winning indie label Maximum Music Group is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Randy Quaid and Evi Quaid that will focus on the recording, distribution and marketing of new songs written and performed by Randy Quaid.

Produced by The Quaid's and John Shewfelt, the first two singles will be released on a self-titled digital 45 available for download on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 on iTunes and wherever you buy your music online.

Mixed and mastered by award winning heavyweight engineer, Mike Rogerson (Sheryl Crowe, Shelby Lynne & Green Day) the new 45 features the infamous "Star Whackers", a hard-hitting rock-rebel styled number and the beautiful Americana-Johnny Cash influenced lovers-lament "Will We Be Together Then", an open and honest love song written by Evi and Randy while traveling through troubling times.

Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Randy Quaid may be best known as an acclaimed and respected actor but music has always had a place in Randy's life. He began performing as a singer-songwriter before his acting career took off, he and wife, creative partner Evi started playing and writing music together as a way to express their love and frustration. Finding relief in telling the truth through song, Randy and Evi kept putting pen to paper, often writing down simple ideas and verses that would later become finished compositions.

Most recently Randy appeared live on stage at the legendary Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, where he realized how good playing music and being on stage felt, and thus together entered the studio to record a series of songs that will eventually become his first full length album, to be released worldwide later this year by Maximum Music/EMI.

Randy's band is Randy Quaid on lead vocals, John Shewfelt (Drums), Mark Hopkinson (Guitar), Bruce Green (Guitar) & Rich Johnson (Bass)

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About Maximum Music Group
Maximum is an award winning artist management, record label and music marketing company dedicated to discovering new and innovative ways to connect, promote and deliver artists and their music to the world.

Our label and management divisions have overseen the release of more than 100 albums from artists such as Randy Bachman, The Guess Who, Jim Byrne's and Brad Turner. Maximum has also helped launch some of the most respected and successful indie labels in Canada today including, Black Hen Music, Cellar Live, Drip Audio, Northern Electric and Vinyl Republik.

Our clients have been recognized with:
6 Juno Awards
9 National Jazz Awards
6 Western Canadian Music Awards
5 Canadian "Indie" Music Awards
3 Canadian Urban Music Awards

Maximum's global marketing partners include EMI Music and IODA.

Web Links:
Maximum Music Group: www.maximummusicgroup.com

For further information or to request your review copies please contact:
Brian Watson, Maximum Music Group
Tel: 778.987.7243

Email: Brian.Watson@MaximumMusicGroup.com

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For Immediate Release :: Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Randy Quaid To Release Digital 45

Award winning indie label Maximum Music Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Randy Quaid & Evi Quaid. This creative and exciting partnership will focus on the distribution and marketing of a series of songs written and recorded by Randy Quaid.

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Randy Quaid & The Fugitives

Academy Award nominee and golden globe winner Randy Quaid may be best known as an acclaimed and respected actor but music has always had a place in Randy's life. He began performing as a singer-songwriter before his acting career took off, he and wife, creative partner Evi started playing and writing music together as a way to express their love and frustration. Finding relief in telling the truth through song, Randy and Evi kept putting pen to paper, often writing down simple ideas and verses that would later become finished compositions. 

Most recently Randy appeared live on stage at the legendary Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, and backed by his stellar band he realized how good playing music and being on stage felt, and thus together entered the studio to record a series of songs that will eventually become his first full length album, to be released worldwide later this year by Maximum Music/EMI.

The first two singles include the infamous Star Whackers, a hard-hitting rock-rebel styled number and the beautiful Americana-Cash-eque influenced lovers-lament "Will We Be Together Then", an open and honest love song written by Evi and Randy while traveling through troubling times. 

Randy Quaid on lead vocals, John Shewfelt (Drums), Mark Hopkinson (Guitar), Bruce Green (Guitar) & Rich Johnson (Bass)

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The Town Pants Live on Urban Rush

Broadcast daily to 3.3 million households in Canada. Urban Rush on Shaw TV is Vancouver's award winning entertainment talk show. Hosts Michael Eckford and Fiona Forbes talk to celtic-roots-rock rebels The Town Pants about their new album Shore Leave and their legendary gig with Academy Award & Golden Globe nominee Randy Quaid.

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