'Four Chords' off Government Town's debut album is a finalist in the Lyrics Only category of the 2014 U.S.A. Songwriting Competition.
http://www.songwriting.net/
Rawlco Radio's Project 10k20 Recipient
Government Town has been awarded $10,000 through Rawlco Radio's 10k20 commercial recording funding project. http://www.rawlco.com/10k20/
Saskatchewan Weekend - CBC One (FM 102.5/AM 540)
Tune into 'Saskatchewan Weekend with Dan Reynish' Sunday July 6, 2014, at 8:00 A.M. for a preview of the 10th Annual Gateway Festival. The program will feature new music off Government Town's upcoming album.
10th Annual Gateway Festival
Government Town is performing at this summer's Gateway Festival in Bengough, Saskatchewan (July 25-27, 2014).
This year's line-up includes: THE SHEEPDOGS, TIM HICKS, THE DEEP DARK WOODS, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, LIBRARY VOICES, DANIEL ROMANO, and many more.
Independent Music Awards
Government Town has been nominated for 2 Independent Music Awards in the following categories:
- Holiday Song - http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/13th/Song/Holiday-Song
- Story Song - http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/13th/Song/Story-Song
The full list of nominees can be found at http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/13th
Celtic Life International
Check out our recent interview with Celtic Life International magazine: http://www.celticlifeintl.com/government-town/
Best Albums of 2013
Government Town's self-titled debut album was named to the following "Best Albums of 2013" lists:
Taron Cochrane (#2 Best Album of 2013):
http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/Photos+Taron+Cochrane+albums+2013/9321669/story.html
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/Photos+Taron+Cochrane+albums+2013/9321669/story.html
http://www.windsorstar.com/entertainment/Photos+Taron+Cochrane+albums+2013/9321669/story.html
Brad Prosko (#2 Best Album of 2013):
Flow Magazine
Check out our Holiday Music interview in December's issue of Flow Magazine: http://issuu.com/flow_magazine_saskatoon/docs/flow_dec_2013_all
Galaxie Radio - Folk Roots Channel
A big thanks to Greg Torrington and Galaxie Radio for including 'Christmas Song' in their holiday programming.
CBC Music - Band Profile
We now have a band profile on CBC Music. You can find us at: http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/Government-Town
Dublin's ABC Christmas
Dublin's ABC Christmas has added 'Christmas Song' to its online station programming. Check it out here: http://www.dublinsabcchristmas.com/
'Christmas Song' on Regina's My92.1
'Christmas Song' can be heard on Regina's My92.1 during the holiday season. Thanks My92.1! http://my921.ca/
Regina's Rock 20 Countdown - 104.9 The Wolf
'Breathe Again' was 104.9 FM The Wolf's 'Home Grown Song of the Week' on Regina's Rock 20 Countdown the weekend of November 30/December 1, 2013. http://thewolfrocks.com/blog/wolf/?m=201312
Christmas Song - iTunes
Government Town's 'Christmas Song' is now available on iTunes. Check it out at the following link (click on the link to view):
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/christmas-song-single/id748196290
Recent Posts/Press
Mark Weber (Buffalo, New York):
http://markwebermusicblog.com/2013/11/14/canadas-government-town/
Eastvan (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada):
http://www.welcometoeastvan.com/2013/11/government-town-self-titled-debut/
Music Regina (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada):
http://www.musicregina.ca/government-town/
RockUnited (Finland):
https://www.facebook.com/rockunitedcom/posts/748614495153493
Prairie Dog Magazine - Best of
Thanks to everyone who nominated Government Town for Prairie Dog Magazine's 'Best of Regina 2013'. If you are interested in voting you can click on the attached link:
http://prairedogmag.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Regina-2013/Ballot
Voting is open until October 21, 2013.
Video
Government Town's "Enough Light" is featured in a video for Animal Rescue Korea. View the video by clicking on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NryDBfFWH_c. For more information on Animal Rescue Korea, and the dogs (Needles, Bear, Wally and Nari) in the video, check out the links at the bottom of the video.
The Session
Government Town is featured in "The Buzz" section of the summer 2013 issue of The Session magazine published by SaskMusic. To learn more about SaskMusic and The Session check out SaskMusic's website at http://www.saskmusic.org/.
Government Town on iTunes
Government Town is excited to announce that its self-titled debut CD is now available on iTunes. You can find it at the following link (click on the link to view):
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/government-town/id670055485
CD Release - July 23, 2013
Government Town will be performing at O'Hanlon's Irish Pub on Tuesday July, 23rd, 2013.