Going to TIFF? Check out this event!

Hello World Family,
This morning we heard from our Brother Mike Regina at TORN-The One Ring.net, and he will be part of a panel at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. See his information below:

I will be doing a panel at the Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF) and would love to have a chat with anyone else who is attending! Dropme a line if you are interested, my panel will be:

Time: Sunday 13th 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 5th Elementt Restaurant, 1055 Bay Street, M5S 3A5

I am doing it in conjunction with the folks from z2hmedia.com, check out their website when you get a chance!

The panel is part of the 'Meet With...' segment of TIFFhttp://www.tiff.net/industry/programmes/meet-with

Meet With... is a series of informal and intimate information sessions on the hottest topics in today's film industry. Meet With... provides attendees with a unique opportunity to gain insight into the fundamentals of thebusiness and craft of filmmaking from seasoned industry professionals.

Meet With... is open to all Sales & Industry and Guest Relations Passholders.

2009 Meet With. Topics include:
* Feature comedy writing*
Digital distribution*
DIY Web 2.0* What filmmakers and producers should know about the convergence of the Film and Game industries*
An interview with a special selection of Variety's "Top 10 Producersto Watch"*
The state of international film festivals* and more...

Confirmed Guest Speakers include:
John Cooper, Director, Sundance Film Festival

Matt Dentler, Head of Programming and Marketing, Cinetic Media

John GalwayPresident, Astral Media

The Harold Greenberg Fund

Paul GertzExecutive Producer, Network Entertainment

Nathon GunnCEO, Social Game Universe

Sydney LevineStrategic Planner, sydneysbuzz.blogspot.com

Kevin ShorttLead Scriptwriter - Story Design,

Ubisoft Matt TonerPresident, Zeros 2 Heroes Media

All the best, Michael Regina, Editor in Chief - TheOneRing.net

Rik Emmett/Dave Dunlop CD PUSH and PULL Available May 2

Hi World Family,
Well, Falcon knows after the concert webcast Monday night that many of you wanted to know when the CD for PUSH AND PULL would be available. Well, May 2, in Toronto, IF you are attending the show at Hugh's Room. There will be advance copies available, autographed at that show.

UPDATE:
The CD for PUSH AND PULL will be available May 26 from Maple Music:
www.maplemusic.com

MP3 version available at:
www.maplemusic.ca

For more information go to

www.rikemmett.com

REVIEW
Push and Pull harkens like their debut project of Strung-Out Troubadours, and has a similar mix of instrumental and vocalized pieces. One tune, “A Deeper Kind of Blue” appears both as a dueling guitar instrumental and as a p.s. version with Rik’s emotional tenor conclusion. Most of this project is fun stuff, with extremely impressive pieces like “52 Pick Up” and “Red Hot” burning up the axes like only Emmett can. Dave gets a more balanced presentation and the load seems more evenly split on this project, including his surprising lead vocals on “Only Time Will Tell” (original, not an Asia cover; I only mention this because three people have already asked me that question).

“Way, Way Kooler (a nod to Way Cool from the late 1990’s Swing Shift) actually is, and “Declaration” seems to be an anthem-like affirmation of daily renewal. “Miracle of Love” is a nice piece that would make a good mainstream rock single, although Falcon has to admit that the version done with Orchard Studios live from Brampton on the Internet broadcast with just Rik and Dave is more favored that the retro background vocals on the studio recording.

The first single from this project, “Why, Baby” had been out since December, and it is now joined by these and one more masterpiece, “And The River Still Runs” which thematically has its origins in the same vein as “Dos Arroyos” from the debut Troubs (“Two Streams”, although this piece flows like water or consciousness, depending on your mood) which also brought about the construction of “State of Grace”, from the same project- which was one of the most elegantly constructed songs Emmett has written in his solo career. Overall, Push and Pull should be added to your collection.


Peace,
Falcon and Dove

Rik Emmett Live Performance Webcast Monday, April 13

Hello World Family,
Falcon, here. Our family Brother Rik Emmett sent this out and asked for Falcon and Dove to pass this on. Check it out; it should be big fun!

LIVE WEBCAST - MONDAY APRIL 13TH @ 8:00 PM!

Rik Emmett & Dave Dunlop (aka STRUNG-OUT TROUBADOURS) will be performing live on the internet this Monday, April 13th 2009 at 8:00 PM EST -- A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED!



***Featuring the WORLD PREMIERE of new songs from their upcoming CD and digital release PUSH & PULL***



***This webcast is FREE***



Watch online at: http://webcasts.myrosetheatre.ca



If you are in the Toronto GTA area, you can buy tickets and attend this performance in person at the Rose Theatre. Tickets are available at the Rose Theatre's website: www.myrosetheatre.ca. Tickets are $10 in advance and $17.50 at the door.

Thank You

Hello World Family,

It has been an extremely busy time as you all know, but I wanted to pause and thank all of you who have sent prayers and condolences via email, phone calls, text messages, etc. concerning Pittsburgh's tremendous loss this week of three dedicated police officers.



As some of you know, Paul Scuillo II was a graduate of Central Catholic and a golf team member. While at Bayer, Dove won the Viewer's Choice Award from the BAYER Cause Challenge, a student environmental film festival/contest, he was a golf volunteer at Schenley (now the Bob O’Conner Golf Course)where my daughter was an active student participant and instructor for 8 years. Officer Kelly is a fixture in the East End and a wonderful dedicated husband and father of young women.

I am still trying to come to grips with the incident that caused this loss, and its senselessness, but your comforting expressions of support for their families, our community and acknowledgement our personal sorrow has been tremendous. This is one of the upsides of networks like this: it enables us to touch each other even when our arms cannot reach.


Expressions of condolence and prayer have arrived from around the country, and some from around the world. I especially want to acknowledge our Canadian Brothers and Sisters, who have traveled here just to offer their support. From law enforcement to public officials to wonderful friends, thank you for making the journey here to be with us during this trial of emotion. I will never be able to properly put into words how grateful I am for your support. It is good to see you, and comforting hear from you.

As our Brother Steve Carpenter, a member of the Toronto Police Service said today, " No boundaries here." He is so right.

We are Family.
They are simple words, but I hope they convey what is in my heart:
Thank you, bless you, I love you.

Peace,
Falcon