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BreakOut West is still accepting Interested Volunteer Applications for opportunities with the largest festival and conference to hit Kelowna’s streets. Get involved, see some great performances, meet some key people in the music industry, and help show how awesome the city of Kelowna is! Areas of particulate need include shifts at the Festival venue sites on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night starting at 6pm which include door/wristband selling, VIP guest list management, and photography. We are also looking for transportation volunteers that can assist picking up an dropping off VIP’s and delegates from the Kelowna Airport Wednesday October 20th thru to Monday October 25th. An 8 passenger van will be provided for your use and no special driver’s license is required. In exchange for a 6 hour commitment you will be provided with an official BreakOut West t-shirt and a Festival wristband ($20 value) valid Thursday – Saturday night at up to 9 festival venues which will showcase over 70 artists!!! Don’t delay, contact Sonya today! sonya@breakoutwest.ca

“The greatest rock-and-roll drummer of all-time was John Bonham.” – Roger Taylor of Queen
“He was the best.” – Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones

“To me, hands down John Bonham was the best rock drummer ever.” – Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers

“I think he will forever be the greatest drummer of all-time.” – Dave Grohl, of Foo Fighter and Nirvana.

30 years ago today….. Bonham died at the age of 32 after asphyxiating on his own vomit following a drinking binge on September 25, 1980.

Date: Tuesday 5 October 2010, 7:00 pm
Venue: Kelowna Community Theatre
Cost: $10 per person.
Contact: OMMS Secretary Teresa Boehmer at: 250-763-9292 email: ommsociety@yahoo.ca for ticket purchases.

I say this guy at the Peak Performance Project in Princeton a few weeks, and he played a great set during one of the evening showcases.  You can catch him twice in Kelowna in the next month including the BreakOut West festival on Oct 21st weekend.

Independent Recording Artist From Vancouver

Bodhi Jones Announces “Where Does The Time Go” Tour Dates, Shares His Recipe On How To Finance An Independent Album

MP3 for “I Used To Know How” + Photo/Album Cover:
More Info: http://www.bodhijones.com/
“Where Does The Time Go” Tour Dates
Oct. 1 – Vancouver @ The Backstage Lounge
Oct. 2 – Vancouver @ Cafe Deux Soleil
Oct. 3 – Vancouver @ Run For The Cure
Oct. 6 – Kelowna @ Cafe Soleil
Oct. 7 – Kamloops @ The Dirty Jersey
Oct. 8 – Salmon Arm @ TBA
Oct. 9 – Golden @ The Rock Water Bar n Grill
Oct. 11 – Calgary @ The Ironwood
Oct. 12 – Red Deer @ TBA
Oct. 13 – Edmonton @ Brixx
Oct. 14 – Saskatoon @ TBA
Oct. 15 – Winnipeg @ The Central Hotel
Oct. 16 – Thunder Bay @ Black Pirate Pub w/ Rah Rah
Oct. 18 – Lethbridge @ The Slice
Oct. 19 – Nanton @ The Auditorium
Oct. 20 – Nelson (Busking!)
Oct. 21 – Kelowna @ Break Out West Showcase
Oct. 22 – Penticton @ Voodoos
Oct. 23 – Abottsford @ OAP Hall
Oct. 24 – Vancouver @ The Railway Club
Oct. 28 – Vancouver @ The Forum
Oct. 29 – Vancouver @ Waves on Howe

As an independent artist Bodhi decided to share how he financed “Where Does The Time Go” which was released on Sept. 14.

– Play some tunes for olympic athletes in Vancouver and Whistler: $2000.00
– Ask 100.5 The Peak (Radio Station) for a helping hand: $2000.00
– Raise a litter of puppies and sell a few of em: $1600.00
– Take your songs to the street (busking downtown Vancouver): $1300.00
– Raid your girlfriends tip jar: $1200.00
– Ask your drummer to bug his folks for a loan: $1100.00
– Pre-sell your album online (big thanks to the fans): $1000.00
– Find a money clip at a bus stop full of Russian Rubles (during 2010 Olympics): $800.00
– Ask mom for help (She’s broke): $300.00
– Sell your first guitar to the pawn shop (Get it back later): $150.00
– Take back the empties: $50.00

Bodhi Jones spent his early years with his mother and sister on Saltspring Island. He affectionately refers to it as a “1980’s hippie paradise” and says spending his childhood there was an “amazingly magical experience”. Shortly after his tenth birthday he and his mom moved from Saltspring to Vancouver in search of greater opportunity, during this time Bodhi felt overwhelmed by the big city and became very isolated. He was often sick and spent a lot of time home alone…it was during these pre-teen years that he truly discovered his passion for music.

Over the past 6 years, Bodhi has recorded 5 EP’s and 3 full length albums, selling over 12 000 copies while performing on the streets of downtown Vancouver. In 2009 Bodhi was selected as Virgin Radio’s “BC artist of the month”, voted into The Peak Performance Project’s Top 20, and named Vancouver’s best busker by The Georgia Straight. 2010 has brought even more exposure his way: Earning a second consecutive selection in The Peak Performance Project’s Top 20 and being voted into Red Robinson’s Talent Show Down. He’s also receiving airplay on 100.5 The Peak, CBC Radio One, Virgin, The Shore, Citr, CJSF, with live performances on CTV’s Canada Am and Global’s Morning Show during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

In September of 2010 Bodhi will be releasing a new full length album titled “Where Does The Time Go?” Produced by Winston Hauschild (Hannah Georgas) and mixed by Shawn Cole (Bend Sinister, Yukon Blonde, and You Say Party!), this latest effort is a big step up sonically and shines a big bright light on, Bodhi’s heartfelt and honest, song writing. The album is comprised of 10 timeless pop songs, each one lending it’s self to this intimate and autobiographical record.

Click Major Music Festivals link to see CHBC coverage of the BreakOut West Press conference held Wednesday at the Streaming Cafe

The lineup of artists playing this year’s BreakOut West festival and Western Canadian Music Awards show in Kelowna, will be announced at a press conference on Wed. Sept. 8., 2010. Further details of the weekend’s events will also be unveiled.

Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Streaming Café – 596 Leon Ave.

Refreshments will be provided.

Organizers will be available afterwards for photos and interviews. Interviews with artists can be arranged.

The Western Canadian Music Awards are a celebration of the best independent music from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon. On Sunday, Oct. 24 at the Kelowna Community Theatre, awards will be handed out to Western Canada’s top talent in over 30 categories.

BreakOut West is a three day music festival leading up to the awards show. Over 60 artists, including many award nominees, will be playing at 12 different venues between Oct. 21 and 24.

Mini BreakOut West is so excited to announce that WENTWORTH MUSIC will be sponsoring the Instrument Petting Zoo!

So what is an instrument petting zoo anyway?  It is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with some really cool instruments, including guitars, drums, keyboards and others.  The Wentworth Instrument Petting Zoo will have all this and more, plus music teachers from their school on hand to show the kids some basic moves for the different instruments.  We will even have an area for the littler kids to experiment with pre-school friendly instruments.

We are also pleased to announce the Wentworth Music Secondary Stage, where between sets from our main stage performers, students from Wentworth’s elite bands will perform.  What would a kids festival be without some kids making music!  There is incredible talent in our beautiful city, and this will be your chance to see some of Kelowna’s rising stars!

Don’t forget you can pre-register for this free event to reserve your spot at:
www.minibreakoutwest1.eventbrite.com for 10:30 to 11:30
www.minibreakoutwest2.eventbrite.com for 11:30 to 12:30
www.minibreakoutwest3.eventbrite.com for 12:30 to 1:30
www.minibreakoutwest4.eventbrite.com for 1:30 to 2:30

See you there!

Media Advisory

The lineup of artists playing this year’s BreakOut West festival and Western Canadian Music Awards show in Kelowna, will be announced at a press conference on Wed. Sept. 8., 2010. Further details of the weekend’s events will also be unveiled.   Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: The Streaming Café – 596 Leon Ave.

Refreshments will be provided.   Organizers will be available afterwards for photos and interviews. Interviews with artists can be arranged.   The Western Canadian Music Awards are a celebration of the best independent music from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon. On Sunday, Oct. 24 at the Kelowna Community Theatre, awards will be handed out to Western Canada’s top talent in over 30 categories.   BreakOut West is a three day music festival leading up to the awards show. Over 60 artists, including many award nominees, will be playing at 12 different venues between Oct. 21 and 24.

For more information contact:

Ken Beattie
Killbeat Music
media(at)killbeatmusic.com
print/radio/digital media – killbeat music
604 683 2124
BreakOut West website: http://breakoutwest.ca/