J.P.
CORMIER featured on two new compilation albums
HALIFAX,
NS – May 23, 2006 – J.P. CORMIER
is being featured on two new compilation albums - one in
honour of the godfather of Celtic music - John Allan
Cameron, the other - a celebration of the best
in Atlantic Canadian traditional music.
“Yes!
Let’s hear it for John Allan Cameron” is
a two disc compilation of tunes and songs from some of Canada’s
most beloved artists including Blue Rodeo, Jimmy
Rankin, Ron Hynes, Ashley MacIsaac, John McDermott, Great
Big Sea, The Barra MacNeils, and many more, including
five tracks from John Allan himself. The project, under
the musical direction of Sandy McIntyre
and released by REL Records, serves as
both a tribute to a living legend, and a fund raising initiative.
The net proceeds from the sale of “Yes!”
will be donated to the Cameron family to help offset treatment
expenses for John Allan who is currently battling cancer.
"John Allan has opened doors for so many people, and
everyone I asked was only too willing to contribute music
to this project,” says McIntyre. “He
was playing Celtic music before Celtic was cool.”
“Atlantic
Standards”, a new Warner Music Canada
release, celebrates the rich musical talent Atlantic Canada
is renowned for around the world. The compilation includes
music from The Irish Descendents, Rawlins Cross,
Rita MacNeil, Lennie Gallant, The Rankin Family, Great Big
Sea, The Fables, The Cottars, and more! >>>
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