VigourFest is a fundraising concert whose net proceeds will support the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. The concert will promote great music, great artists, and great health through a variety of heart-healthy food samples and cooking demos from Karma Food Co-op.

Vigour Projects is a new not-for-profit, MaRS (www.marsdd.com) registered, social innovation initiative.  Its first call to action was Meatless Music 4 Mondays, a “heart-healthy” song contest for local independent musicians.  The contest winner will perform live at VigourFest. All net proceeds of the contest are donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

Vigour Projects is the brainchild of Toronto Cardiologist and musician Dr. David Alter. Dr. Alter brings together a team of musicians, music therapists, health care providers, and like-minded medical researchers as a way of developing a music health program with an evaluation and research component that will generate funds for
participating charities.

For more details visit our website at www.vigourprojects.com, email Sarah Adamson at sarah@vigourprojects.com or call 647-895-0214.

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Number 9 is featured on the cover of the August issue of Professional Sound magazine!  Professional Sound is the top magazine for audio professionals in Canada, with a focus on studio recording, live sound, broadcast, post production, sound contracting, DJs, AV production and multimedia. Here is an excerpt from the magazine’s extensive article:

Over his last 30 years in Canada’s realm of recording studios, George Rondina has ebbed and flowed with various trends, risen and fallen with economic shifts, and traveled from the analog ages to the digital domain and back again.  This is no small feat in itself, but one he shares with several of his peers.  More unique to Rondina specifically, though, is that he’s experienced all of these trends, shifts, and travels from his own studio.

Just about to enter its fourth decade of operations in the GTA, Number 9 Recording Studios has gone through several physical transformations leading up to its current incarnation in downtown Toronto, but at its core, the business hasn’t changed much.  Its epicentre is still built around the talents and experience of Rondina and his team of professionals, and the business model for all or its various services continues to emphasize a quality product at fair rates with comfortable and courteous service.

Read the full article online for free at www.professional-sound.com

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And remember, even though the disaster was 6 months ago Haiti is still in dire need of assistance! Take a look at this BBC news coverage that documents the work that’s been done in Haiti, but more so, all the work that still needs to be completed. And don’t forget to sign up for our Facebook page, which is consistently updated with album related news and articles.Haiti still needs our help. Let’s not forget about her.

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Submit your original music and lyrics to Vigour Projects for a chance to win Best Original Music and Lyrics! The song must contain lyrics that promote a heart-healthy lifestyle and behaviours. The song can be any genre. Whether it is funny, serious, or heartfelt, the only rule is that you must be creative! Note that it does NOT have to be radio quality. Each song submission costs $5,  the majority of which will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the remainder will cover the costs of the judging panel.

The grand prize for the competition is a pair of free Paul McCartney tickets to his August 8th or 9th concert as well as free studio time at Number 9 Audio Group.

In addition to the contest, there will be a big public launch event for Meatless Music 4 Mondays in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation on Monday, August 9^th, 2010. Check out the official website later on for more details!

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Located in the heart of Cabbagetown, it is mere minutes away from the TTC, restaurants and a variety of other shops and services.

Give us a call or send us an email today to book a viewing.

416.348.8718
info@number9.ca

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Number 9 & Musicians Recording For Charity

Number 9 Audio in Toronto is producing an album with world-class artists for a worthwhile international cause.  Managing Director George Rondina called on musical director/producer George Koller and producer Jesse Capon to put together a lineup of jazz artists that includes Laila Biali, the Shuffle Demons, David Clayton-Thomas, Julie Michels, Norm Amadio, Guido Basso, Reg Schwager, Andre Roy, DK Ibomeka, Gord Sheard, Luisito Orbegoso, Jane Bunett, Michael Shand, John McDermot, and more.

All proceeds from the sales of the album – tentatively titled Jazz For Haiti – will go towards the Red Cross’ Earthquake Appeal.  The studio and its staff as well as the musicians involved have donated their time and talents for the endeavor.

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His wonderfully distinct voice will be heard on “Where Did They Go?”, a track recorded specifically for the Jazz For Haiti album.

David is just one among a group of world-class artists who have banded together for this extremely worthwhile international cause. Other artists include (in no particular order) Laila Biali, Larry Bodner, The Shuffle Demons, Jackie Richardson, Aaron Davis, Norm Amadio, Guido Basso, Reg Schwager, Andre Roy, DK Ibomeka, Gord Sheard, Luisito Orbegoso, Jane Bunett, Michael Shand & John McDermott and more.

The entire proceeds from the sales of the album created by these incredible artists – tentatively entitled “Jazz For Haiti” – will go towards the Red Cross’ Haiti Earthquake Appeal. To help maximize the revenue directed to the fund-raising effort, the studio and its staff have donated their time towards the production of the disc, and the artists have all donated their time and songwriting talents to the endeavour.

The album will be available via iTunes and regular retail channels this coming June, and will be decorated with wonderful artwork donated by Kurt Swinghammer.

“We’re proud of the quality of music produced with the album, but maybe more importantly, we’re proud of the heart that the musicians put into their music in order to help show how much we all care about our brothers and sisters in every corner of the world.”

-George Rondina, Managing Director

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Click on the link below to take a look at the new pricing:

2010 Studio Price Sheet

And remember, we offer special rates for independent bands and artists who are looking to record a demo or album on the cheap. Simply give us a call and ask us about recording with a secondary engineer.

Secondary engineers are fully trained and proficient with our studio equipment, but simply lack the vast experience (15+ years) of our head engineer Bernie Cisternas.

For all you artists looking for some help with your FACTOR applications – Number 9 is more than willing to help you work out the budgeting for your project and provide you with printed invoices of studio costs.

With so many artists applying for FACTOR grants, having a professional recording studio listed on your application could give you the boost you need to edge out the competition.

So give us a call today to take advantage of our new and improved rates!

info@number9.ca
416.348.8718

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Any remaining studio time is disappearing quickly, so you better book fast if you are looking to take advantage of our great spring specials:

1. 10% off any CD or DVD duplication project.
2. Indie special on studio time: Book 5 hours or more, get $75.00 hour (including an engineer).
3. 10% off any of our other services and regular studio time rates under 5 hours.

And we have great news for anyone looking to record this Spring and Summer. Starting in May, Number 9 will be lowering all of its studio rates – permanently!  Artists will be able to  book time at Toronto’s best recording studio with some of the most competitive rates in the city.

Send us an email or give us a call to find out about exact pricing, and how we can help you bring your project to life.

(416) 348-8718

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