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DREAM THEATER - DISTANT MEMORIES - LIVE IN LONDON Recorded at their sold-out show at the Apollo Theatre in London, Distant Memories – Live In London documents the band’s popular world tour in support of their latest critically acclaimed studio album Distance Over Time (a live version of “Pale Blue Dot” can be seen here: https://youtu.be/jsRT8ee97eo and the 20-year anniversary of their seminal concept album Metropolis Part 2 – Scenes From A Memory. The new live album is the band’s first since 2014’s Breaking the Fourth Wall. The new live release will be available in various configurations including digital only, a 3-CD and 2 DVD multibox, a 3-CD and 2 Blu-Ray digipak with slipcase, a limited deluxe 3-CD + 2 Blu-Ray + 2 DVD Artbook and a limited 4-LP and 3-CD box set. The video components will also feature a Behind The Scenes look at the band as they get ready for the shows. All formats of Distant Memories – Live In London are now available for pre-order here: https://dream-theater.lnk.to/DistantMemoriesLive.

2012 50th ANNIVERSARY JUNO AWARDS - JUNOS 101 The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) presents an educational webinar on how to submit your work for The 2021 JUNO Awards. Learn about: • Eligibility requirements • Deadlines & fees • New updates for 2021 • CARAS Academy Delegate benefits • And more! Get the opportunity to ask the CARAS Academy Operations team your JUNO submission questions and get live feedback. SIGN UP - October 22, 2020 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT SIGN UP - October 29, 2020 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

RASCAL FLATTS' TWENTY YEARS OF RASCAL FLATTS THE GREATEST HITS IS AVAILABLE October 2nd, 2020 Superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts is celebrating their milestone 20th year with their fans today, with the release of TWENTY YEARS OF RASCAL FLATTS THE GREATEST HITS via Big Machine Records and Disney Music Group/Lyric Street, available now. Featuring 20 of the trio’s most beloved songs, including 13 of the group's many smash hit No. One singles, the collection gives fans the opportunity to reflect on a musical journey that has become the soundtrack to so many people’s lives. With the collection including songs such as “I Won’t Let Go,” “What Hurts The Most,” as well as “Life Is A Highway” and “I Like The Sound Of That” the set is a timely reminder of an "indisputably influential career” (Rolling Stone) and a "20-year trailblazing journey in the genre” (Billboard).

LESLIE ODOM, JR. DEBUTS “COLD” FEATURING SIA October 2, 2020 – Today, Grammy and Tony Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author and actor Leslie Odom, Jr. has released a brand-new version of his song “Cold” featuring nine-time Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artist Sia – listen HERE. The track is off the singer’s third full-length album and first of original material, Mr., which was released in November 2019 via S-Curve Records/BMG.

THE FLAMINGOS PINK SHARE NEW SINGLE LIFE’S AUTOMATIC TODAY UPCOMING ALBUM OUTTACONTROLLER SET FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 23 Toronto, ON – October 2, 2020 – Following last month’s release of their brand new single, Morning Light, Montreal rock ‘n’ roll duo, The Flamingos Pink – Sacha Gubany (guitar/vocals) and Julien Corrado (drums/percussion) return with new track, Life’s Automatic. An anthem of self-reliance and dependability, Life’s Automatic is the second release from the band’s upcoming sophomore album Outtacontroller (out October 23 via Label Étiquette). Listen to the song here and watch the official music video here.

JUNO AWARDS 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award - Pegi Cecconi The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced music industry maven Pegi Cecconi will be awarded the 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for her ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry. The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry. The prestigious award is named after Walt Grealis, legendary Canadian publisher and co-founder of the JUNO Awards. This year’s award will be presented to Cecconi at the 49th Annual JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday, March 14 at the WTC Saskatoon at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, SK Pegi... we at The Canadian Music Scene having nothing but respect for you, Congratulations on this well deserved award!!!!

2019 CANADIAN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME Inductees “Let Your Backbone Slide,” by Maestro Fresh Wes “Rise Up,” by Parachute Club, written in 1983 by Billy Bryans, Lauri Conger, Lorraine Segato, Steve Webster, and Lynne Fernie “(Make Me Do) Anything You Want,” by A Foot in Coldwater, written in 1972 by Paul Naumann and Danny Gordon Taylor “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft,” by Klaatu, written in 1976 by John Woloschuk and Terry Draper “Opportunity,” by Mandala, written in 1967 by Domenic Troiano “I Would Be the One,” by Kensington Market, written in 1968 by Keith McKie Pictures and Interviews from the Red Carpet

PINEAPPLE THIEF - 2019 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR November 28th, 2019 Toronto Show At The Mod Club

2019 CANADA WALK OF FAME (CWOF) RED CARPET Inductees Jim Treliving - Cindy Klassen - Ernie "Mr. Dressup" Coombs - Mark Messier - Will Arnett Dr. James Naismith - TRIUMPH : Gil Moore, Rik Emmett, Mike Levine - Frank Gehry Other Special Guests Isiah Thomas - Kurt Browning - Alessia Cara - The Tenors - Gowan - Chris Hadfield - Jeanne Beker Bayla - Michael Wekrele - Rick and Lorlei Wharton - William Brett Wilson - Bonnie Crombie Pictures and Interviews from the Red Carpet

BIG WRECK - BUT FOR THE SUN 2019 TOUR

TRIUMPH ‘CLASSICS’ TO BE RE-RELEASED AS A DOUBLE LP, PRESSED ON 180 GRAM SILVER VINYL TRIUMPH: ‘CLASSICS’ TRACKLISTING: Tears in the Rain Lay It on the Line I Live for the Weekend Magic Power Somebody’s Out There Spellbound A World of Fantasy Follow Your Heart Fight the Good Fight Rock & Roll Machine Hold On Never Surrender (Live at the US Festival) Blinding Light Show/Moon Child (Live at Sweden Rock) PreOrder and Amazon.ca www.triumphmusic.com