The Big Schmooze
"Toronto's place to network in the music industry"

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Toronto, Ontario
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Status:Single
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Hometown:Toronto
Zodiac Sign:Gemini

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FREE SEMINAR: SAT. MAR 22, 2008 2-4PM
MAKING IT IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS

Gain insight and practical knowledge about the Music Industry…


See blog for details including topics covered.

To Register: registration@long-mcquade.com Include your name, phone number, and the name, date and location of the seminar you'd like to attend.

Where: 925 Bloor St. W. Toronto (Long & McQuade store)
Inquiries about this seminar: Ellen Drake e_drake@rogers.com



What is The BIG Schmooze?

Toronto's venue for networking in the music industry is a golden opportunity to meet and network with people in every aspect of the music business. Whether you're a singer/songwriter wanting to hook up with other musicians, meet industry executives or have a product or service to market, The Schmooze is the perfect networking environment.

Different guest speakers or panel of speakers are featured to speak about a music industry related topics:

Recent topics have included: Affordable Music Video Production, Pitching Your Music to Radio, The Secrets of Search Engine Optimization, Demo Listen Derby (where a panel of music industry veterans (such as Jodie Ferneyhough - Universal Music Publishing, Don Mitchell - The Edge 102.1, Radio Programmer , Doug Romanow - Producer, Juno-Nominated) listen to and critique your demo.



NEW LOCATION!!: Long & McQuade, 925 Bloor St W., Toronto (upstairs in the large Seminar Room)



**MusicBiz Seminars provides education and consultation about the Music Industry through networking events such as The Big Schmooze! and Seminar series Music Industry Tour. Information & Registration, Contact Ellen Drake, edrake@thebigschmooze.ca -- (416)850-0733. www.thebigschmooze.ca


This site is managed by Liz Lulu, Training and Promotions Coordinator for the Big Schmooze/Music Biz Seminars
Who I'd like to meet:
Bands, Singers, Songwriters, Musicians, A & R Reps, Radio Execs, Radio Hosts, DJ's, Promoters, Bookers for Clubs, Booking Agents, Web Designers, Graphic Designers, Producers, Recording Engineers, Music Lawyers - anyone who does anything in the music industry!


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 Daphne Darling 


 Angie Nussey 


 NANCY RANCOURT 


 Greg Wyard 


 DAME-2008 TIMAs Best Alt Rock Band & Best Song 


 Fidget 


 David Hein 


 Laura Ranieri 


 INDIECAN MUSIC 


 littleSUNDAY 


 What is INDIE? 


 Lovejoy 


 2007 Toronto Independent Music Awards 


 Uncle Seth 


 FatLabs 


 BROOMFILLER 


 Dream Aria 


 Indie Pool 


 The Pandemonium Project 


 MEG-A MUSIC TORONTO 


 GoGirlsMusic.com ... cuz chicks rock! 


 Robert Desmond Band 


 Tom 


 Daylle Deanna Schwartz 


 Karen Kane: Producer/Engineer, Audio Educator 


 The Complements 


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NANCY RANCOURT





Aug 18 2008 9:15 AM

Thank you so much for coming to the show, all of you. It really meant so much to me. Today was 'rest' day but tomorrow I'll blog about it on my myspace and website. Maybe we can all do coffee mid-september-ish? I would love that so much.

Big Thank You Hug,
Nann xoxo
Melanie Susuras Band





Aug 1 2008 1:10 AM

Welcome to our circle of friends!
Our NEW CD "Stop to Stand" is now available for purchase
on our NEW website at www.msbmusic.com

Melanie Susuras Band
www.msbmusic.com
www.myspace.com/msb
David Hein





Jul 29 2008 1:42 AM

Thanks Ellen!
Heavy Metal Music Association Of Canada





Jul 19 2008 6:52 AM

Just sending some weekend LOVIN" from us crazies over here at the HMMAC!!!
DAME-2008 TIMAs Best Alt Rock Band & Best Song





Jul 15 2008 9:48 PM

Hi there

Best Live Act for DAME - TORONTO INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS on July 17 at

The Annex Wreck Room 794 Bathurst Street Toronto
Our set is 945 pm

I am hoping you can make it so we can can feed off your amazing energy

Dame
www.myspace.com/dameband
as seen on YTV The Zone and Entertainment Canada
Miss Teasa





Jul 3 2008 2:00 PM

Hi! Would love for you to attend my big show!! Details on my page!
miss_teasa@hotmail.com

xoxo
MT
DEE





Jun 27 2008 4:18 PM

Hey El- I would absolutely love to hook up on Saturday. Im going to send my number via private, but just wondering if you are doing the Dyke March. I always do now. The first year I did it was with Nance and "M" in 2002- lost my voice and had a blast...This year will be no exception. Please call hon and we can hook up. I live very very close to the Gaybourhood.

Love Dee xo
Daphne Darling





Jun 26 2008 3:24 PM

Hey I missed you last night, Nann said you were there for sound check. I took my friends down and we had a great time watching her show, too bad I missed you... next time!
DEE





Jun 24 2008 5:05 PM

Hi Wonderful You - you are so funny and witty 2 LOL. Hon your words to me about the other stuff are words that I am living by- thank you so much. Ellen I have always admired you and I have always felt this incredibly good and special energy from you- you are in fact one of my favourite people...You truly are ALL that and more....Now off to another appt- the dentist will see me 2day if I don't end up cancelling my appointment ( now I would kick myself for doing that so betta go )

Love Ya Hon and that comes straight from the heart

xoxoxoxo

Dee
MISTEUR VALAIRE





Jun 11 2008 3:08 PM

Misteur Valaire plays for your pleasure 11:00 pm, Saturday, June 21st, at Harbour Center.
Ken Tizzard





Jun 3 2008 2:50 AM

Just a quick note to let you know that Lost In Awe is available online at www. kentizzard. com

Drop by and have a listen when you have a chance.

cheers
ken
Daphne Darling





May 16 2008 1:40 PM

Ellen
You are the bestest, great seeing you last night.
Looking forward to your big comeback!
indieSolo.com - ONE band a day!





May 12 2008 3:13 AM

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KINGS Entertainment Canada





May 11 2008 3:28 AM

Hi Ellen,

Good seeing you today. Check your inbox when you get a moment.

Talk soon,
Raquel
Fidget





May 3 2008 5:09 AM

SSSSCCCCHHHHMOOOOOOOOOOOOZZZE!
Karyn Ellis





May 2 2008 3:05 PM

Thanks for saying hi Ellen, glad you like the song! See you at the Schmooze sometime. Cheers, karyn e.
DAME-2008 TIMAs Best Alt Rock Band & Best Song





May 1 2008 8:01 PM

Hey, awesome song on your site.
Hey, its us.
Cool. Thanx so much for using it. Hope to work with you guys really soon
Dame
LUKE SNEYD


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Apr 30 2008 1:15 PM

Hey Ellen - thanks for your appreciation! Keep in touch!
The Rails





Apr 28 2008 8:56 PM

Hello Ellen and all those involved in The Big Schmooze! We're pleased to meet you and look forward to further interaction :)
Lori Nuic





Apr 28 2008 3:40 PM

Thanks Ellen :)
WLR Photography ( Wendy )





Apr 26 2008 5:49 PM

Thanks El,

Hope to see you again while I'm out and about.

Wendy
Layah Jane





Apr 21 2008 12:59 AM

hey Ellen,
Thanks for finding me and for your kind words. It's nice to connect again on here!
Hope to cross actual paths again soon.
cheers,
Layah
Fidget





Apr 18 2008 4:31 AM

YAY! WHOO! YOU RAAAAWWKK!!!! <3
Daphne Darling





Apr 17 2008 8:43 PM

Gosh Ellen, all these years and we really never had a chance to chat as much as we did last night, you're a sweetheart and it was great seeing you.
Looking forward to May 15!
littleSUNDAY





Apr 17 2008 5:06 PM

HEY THERE -

Please Vote for littleSUNDAY to become the next Y108/Redpipe.ca Breakout Band for 2008!!

All you need to do is go to:
http://www.y108.ca/Station/BreakoutBand.aspx

And Become a Y108 'Insider'
Thanks for the Support!
littleSUNDAY
NANCY RANCOURT





Apr 14 2008 6:40 PM

It was SO GREAT to see you at the Woody's show on Saturday!!! Wow what a night and SO wonderful you were there to share it with. That meant so much to me, can't even put it into words. You inspire me so much!

nann xoxo

Nancy Rancourt - Canadian Lesbian Dance Music Diva. Featured in CURVE MAGAZINE as one of 'Hollywood's Must See Performers'. New CD 'READY OR NOT' coming OUT soon!
Matt Humphreys





Mar 30 2008 8:27 PM

Hey! Just wanted to let you know that I'm playing a charity show for the Children's Wish Foundation at C'est What on Monday, April 7th. It'll be a great time - with some talented comedians starting out the night, followed by yours truly doing an acoustic set with my drummer/percussionist David Wilder.Hope to see you there!~Matt
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Mar 27 2008 7:13 PM

Thanks for the add.

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MEG-A MUSIC TORONTO





Mar 27 2008 2:16 AM

Hi Ellen,

I heard Saturday was a great success! I tried to register but received an e-mail which said it was full. Joe later said I could have come, darn.

I met you two years ago when both Joe and myself started out with the indie world and he was a panelist for you, it was right before we created the MySpace sites. Everyone has grown so much, its a beautiful thing.

I am really looking forward to the next one.

Have a great week! Keep in touch.

Much Love Always,
Mary-Elizabeth Gilbert (Mary)

Meg-a Music Toronto
www.megamusictoronto.com

& IndieCan Music
www.indiecan.com
NANCY RANCOURT





Mar 23 2008 5:04 AM

So great to see you in your fabulously brilliant element today at the Seminar. Shauna and Robin felt so super motivated by your passion and presense. Presence is another 'P' word for the list perhaps, lol. Sorry I couldn't stay at the end. I'll be emailing you on that. I would have loved to stay. You inspired all those artists, songwriters and managers today! You have a gift to inspire and educate.

Nann xo
Mel in Toronto