Beatles Letter To Be Auctioned Off

Here's an auction item you might not see on eBay, it's and authentic handwritten letter by The Beatles inviting a drummer to audition for the band. Paul McCartney wrote the letter on August 12th, 1960. Pete Best was still the band's drummer at the time and it was not known if The Beatles were seriously looking for a replacement, or to whom the letter was addressed. It reads, quote: "We would like to offer you an audition for the position of drummer in the group. You will, however, need to be free soon for a trip to Hamburg (expenses paid £18 per week (approx) for two months). If interested ring Jacaranda club and ask for a member of The Beatles." Three days later, The Beatles travelled as a five-piece, with Pete Best on drums and Stuart Sutcliffe on bass, to Germany. Ringo Starr, who knew the band from English and German dates, eventually replaced Pete Best as The Beatles drummer in 1962.

Hall of Fame Live

Cashing in on its legendary members, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is getting set to release some live music from its archives. The first collection titled 'The Best of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live' is due to go on sale November 1s. It will be three-CD set featuring performances by Billy Joel, Jimmy Page, Lynryd Skynryd, Al Green, Aerosmith, The Who and James Brown, among others. Part 2 of 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live' will showcase performances from 1986 to 2009 and include live recordings of George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and John Fogerty. One track features Billy Joel performing The Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There," and another pairs Mick Jagger with Tina Turner to cover the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman." The songs will be available for sale on iTunes beginning on November 15th.

Sunday Night Blues on CJIM

CJIM is proud to welcome Kevin Beale and Blues On The Marsh to our radio family. Blues on The Marsh is a truly international show direct from New Romney, England, featuring blues musicians from around the world. Kevin brings his extensive knowledge and pure passion for the blues in selecting songs and artists that are sure to please die-hard fans. Blues on The Marsh premiers this Sunday from 8-10 PM (ET) on CJIM.

Rod The Mod To Tell All

A new biography is due out from Scot-rocker Rod Stewart. The raspy-voiced blond crooner signed a deal with Random House to publish his memoirs. Don't be rushing off to the bookstores anytime soon, the book is not set for release until next year. That didn't stop Stewart from offering future readers a bit of titillation, saying: "Forget skeletons in the closet; this one's going to be socks and knickers under the bed." The singer is celebrating 50 years in the music business.

Queen Courting Gaga

Queen guitarist Brian May and Lady Gaga have been discussing the possibility of the chanteuse taking on the role of lead singer for the band. May recently approached Gaga, whose stage name is inspired by the song Radio Ga Ga. He told Britain's Daily Express: "We talk about going out on the road all the time but there’s a bit of a singer problem to put it mildly. We get a lot of offers to work with other people. I worked with Lady Gaga and she’s very creative and is someone we’ve talked about singing, fronting the band with. She’s not just a singer, she writes her own material."

Surviving Beatles Celebrate New Harrison Doc

The surviving Beatles were on hand at the London premiere of Martin Scorsese's new documentary on the life of George Harrison. Sir Paul McCartney called his former band mate "a great man" and "an all-round good boy." Scorsese told reporters that he had always been drawn to the late guitarist's work, that often featured messages of spirituality and hope. The director admitted he was fascinated by the artist. The documentary is titled "George Harrison: Living In The Material World" and will be shown in selected theaters as well as HBO in the U.S. The doc is made in two parts, the first detailing the rise to fame of the Beatles and the second on Harrison's solo music, philanthropic work and forays into film making. Harrison's wife Olivia provided a considerable part of her archival film to the documentary, even though she was at first hesitant because it was so personal. Ringo Starr said he felt touched that the story of George could still resonate so many years after his untimely death, telling reporters "It's far out. It's like the Beatles go on forever."

Yule Love STP Frontman's Latest Project

As the days grow shorter and colder it's that time once again when we look forward to the holidays. Just in time to put you in that magical state of mind comes news that well-known Yuletide musical icon Scott Weiland? Yes it's true, the Stone Temple Pilots frontman is releasing his very own Christmas album titled "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Listeners will be treated to a broad array of styles, from big band swing to reggae to bossa nova versions of many traditional Christmas tunes, including “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “What Child Is This?” and “Silent Night.” This isn’t Weiland’s first sleigh ride. He previously released a cover version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” back in 2006. The release is set for Oct. 24th on Rhino Records.

Vintage Lemmy

Just a day after reporting Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley revealed their latest joint venture KISS wine and KISS beer, comes word that Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has just launched a line of wines. The Ace of Spades crooner launched a Shiraz in Sweden last year, selling over 120,000 bottles of the fermented grape. The wine will soon be available in his native UK. Kilmister claims the wine has been, "hitting Scandinavia like a Lancaster bomber," and goes on to warn potential sommoliers: "approach it with caution. I mean, wine is deceptive, anything could happen." In addition to KISS, you can add Lemmy to a list of rockers come wine producers including Whitesnake, AC/DC and Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate.

Simon Townshend Speaks

We have landed an exclusive interview with Simon Townshend, guitarist for The Who and Roger Daltrey's Tommy Tour and also brother of Who founder Pete Towshend. The interview will air on the Morning Show with Graeme McDonald between 9-11 AM (ET). Check out more info on this talented and accomplished singer/songwriter at www.simontownshend.com

Jane's Addiction New Album Out Soon

Jane's Addiction fans will be glad to know that the band's new album, 'The Great Escape Artist,' is due on October 18. The album was produced by Rich Costey of Muse, Franz Ferdinand fame. The band has a few upcoming tour dates in September and October which will take them to Las Vegas, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Atlantic City.

Okereke Not Invited Back to The Bloc Party?

Singer Kele Okereke is worried about his job as the frontman of the Bloc Party after his band-mates held a recording session without him. The band announced a hiatus in 2009, so that Okereke could work on his solo career. Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack confirmed in April that the group was planning to get back together and announced plans to work on a new album. Apparently no one bothered to tell the singer. Okereke was left stunned when Lissack, bassist Gordon Moakes and drummer Matt Tong staged a jam session together in New York without him. His suspicions were raised when he spotted members of the band entering a rehearsal space together. Okereke is quoted as saying "I hope I haven't been fired. I don't really know what's going on, because we haven't really spoken recently and I'm a bit too scared to ask."

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Kings of Leon Doc Coming Soon

Kings of Leon are set to release their documentary film on DVD, Blu Ray and iTunes November 1st. 'Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon' premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21 and was later acquired by Showtime. The documentary details the southern upbringing of the family band on their journey from the poor streets of America's bible-belt to rock stardom.

Shat's Back ...in the studio

Beaming into record stores near you is William Shatner's new album "Seeking Major Tom." Among the eclectic collection of Bill the Shat covers is Black Sabbath's "Iron Man." Shatner's album warps into record stores October 11th and features collaborations with rock musicians such as Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice of Deep Purple, Peter Frampton, Johnny Winter, Michael Schenker, Steve Howe of Yes, among others.

Canadian Music Legend & Friends Rock Out for a Cause

Dave Matthews, Arcade Fire, Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters are just some of the acts joining Neil Young at the Bridge School Benefit concerts this fall. The Bridge School develops and uses advanced technologies to aid in the instruction of children with disabilities. The concerts take place on October 22 and 23rd at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. Organized by Neil and his wife, Pegi, the Bridge School Benefit Concert is an all-acoustic, non-profit charity event held every October; all proceeds from the event directly benefit the operations of The Bridge School. Young's involvement is in part because both of his sons have cerebral palsy and his daughter, like Young himself, has epilepsy. More info at www.bridgeschool.org

Chilis Back on Top

The Red Hot Chili Peppers new album, I'm With You, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart and No. 1 on Billboard's Rock and Alternative album charts. The album sold over 228,000 copies in the first week according to SoundScan. The Chilis surpassed their own record for the artist with the most Number One singles in the Modern Rock radio chart history with 12.

A Farewell to Things

Rush will be putting some of their rock history up for an Ebay auction with proceeds going to the charity Grapes For Humanity. Grapes For Humanity raises fund for a variety of charitable organizations through wine tasting events & auctions their website has more info grapesforhumanity.com. The band's next full-length studio album, Clockwork Angels, is set be released in 2012. More info on the auction & upcoming album @ Rush.com

New Order Reunite for 2 Shows

New Order will play for the first time in five years for a pair of charity concerts next month. The shows will take place at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels on October 17th and La Bataclanon in Paris on October 18th to raise money for artist and filmmaker Michael Shamberg, who has been struggling with a severe illness since 2005. This lineup of New Order will not include original bassist Pete Hook who left the band on bad terms in 2007. The two shows will include keyboardist Gilliam Gilbert, who hasn't toured with the band since 2001.

A Lot of Hot Air for Nothing

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council announced that the use of a gay slur in Dire Straits song Money For Nothing can be considered inappropriate, its use did not violate the broadcast code. For the record, we never stopped playing it.

New Online Player for CJIM

CJIM is proud to announce its new online media player. Now there are two great new ways to tune in to Montreal's Rock Station. You can use the new player on our website by clicking on Listen Live. You can also tune in directly from our Facebook page by clicking on Listen Now on the left margin. The new player is compatible with iPhones and iPads without additional software. Check it out today.

Montreal Overnight A Musical Midnight Snack

For all of you night owls, or those working into the wee hours, CJIM has just added a new program, Montreal Overnight. It's a mix of and cool tunes from classic rock to today's best independent artists. A great way to chill out after a long day or relaxing with friends. Montreal Overnight can be heard daily from midnight until 6 AM.

Major Shake-up in Local English Language Radio

Earlier today, Montreal's sports radio station CKGM the Team 990, recently acquired by Bell Media, announced a seven year deal to become the exclusive English radio broadcaster of the Montreal Canadians hockey. A similarly exciting announcement came from Astral Media owned CHOM FM that long-time morning man Terry DiMonte will be returning to the Montreal airwaves. Congratulations to both CHOM and the Team 990.

E Street Band sax player Clarence Clemons dies

NEW YORK (AP) -- Clarence Clemons, the larger-than-life saxophone player for the E Street Band who was one of the key influences in Bruce Springsteen's life and music through four decades, has died. He was 69. Clemons died Saturday night after being hospitalized about a week ago following a stroke at his home in Singer Island, Fla.

Rock the Streets with CJIM Apparel

At last, CJIM has launched its first online store to purchase logo apparel. Check it out at http://cjim.inkageshop.com/ and show us off this summer.

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CJIM's Daniel Iorio and Andy Dacoulis at Calistoga Grill

Host of CJIM's The Stream, Daniel Iorio brings his musical talents together with partner Andy Dacoulis to perform classics from the 60s to today. It's dinner set starting at 7 PM, come for the meal, stay for the great music. Calistoga Grill, 235 boul.St.Jean (Pointe-Claire Shopping Centre), Pointe-Claire.

Soul of SAM at L'Alizé

Soul of SAM is one of the hardest working and hottest rock bands in Montreal and they are coming to L'Alizé, 900 Ontario East, on Thursday, May 19th at 8 PM. Tickets are just 6$. Soul of SAM's new album is due out soon, but you can catch some new tracks when you see them live. Visit their website at www.soulofsam.com for more info.

The 80s are Back

Saturday night will soon be retro night on CJIM. A brand new program is in the works that will feature and Adidas bag full of music from the eclectic 80s. Get ready to dig out your neon leggings, hair gel and 'Frankie Says' oversized shirt, the 80s are coming back to Saturday nights on CJIM.

Glo Back in Studio

Montreal's Glo is currently in studio recording their follow up to their successful 2010 album On The Outside. With two new tracks already down look to hear new music from this talented and creative local band in the not to distant future.

October Sky is coming to Club Soda April 30th

Local progressive rockers October Sky will be lighting up the stage of Club Soda on April 30th. Another local band Third Place will be opening the show. Tickets are $20 (plus taxes and service charge) and are available at Clubsoda.ca. October Sky's album Hell Isn't My Home and EP Green and Beautiful are available at iTunes. You can also pick up Third Place's albums Keep Your Dream Alive and Lifeland on iTunes.

Natasha Sebastian Rocks Club Soda

Local singer/songwriter Natasha Sebastian was the highlight of Saturday night's Show Your Skillz talent contest at Club Soda. Performing eight songs in two sets from her acclaimed album Hear Lies, Sebastian got the crowd pumped for a night of talented local artists vying to be the next rising star. Sebastian also confirmed that she will be doing more live dates this coming summer. Stay tuned to CJIM for more details.

Win Ticket to See Natasha Sebastian in Concert

As mentioned on this Thursday's episode of The Shroom Show, here are the details to win tickets to see Natasha in concert April 16th at Club Soda. Just send an email to contact@cjim.ca and tell us why you are Natasha's biggest fan. Please include your name & phone number. Random draw takes place Monday April 11th. Good luck!

Montreal's own Bea Kay In Concert

Come check out two talented young singer-songwriters, Bea Kay (formerly known as Brittany Kwasnik) and Jesse Creatchman, Friday, April 1st, 8:00 - 11:30 PM at Le Cagibi, 5490 St. Laurent in Montreal. Bea Kay will be performing for the second time with her new band! Bea Kay's debut album I Don't Know Me is available on iTunes (search Brittany Kwasnik).

Venues for the Rising Sun Tribute Concert Confirmed

APRIL 3, LA KACHETTE II 1-10 PM, CLYDES 1-10 PM, PETE'S (Children allowed) 1-7 PM. Please come and join us at ANY of these venues on April 3 to help in the relief efforts in Japan. $10.00 entrance fee, raffles, auctions, t-shirts and a good time guaranteed. The situation is critical, and no effort is too small. Musicians if you are interested in playing, please contact Bill Timotheatos at bill@btmg.ca or Josee Brault at rainbojo66@hotmail.com.

Montreal's Own Franco Taddeo on CBC Comedy Special

Franco Taddeo will be featured on the CBC Television comedy series the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Taddeo and fellow comedians Don Kelly, Derek Seguin, Sam Easton, Rich Hall and Gilson Lubin attempt to answer the question 'Whose Canada is it anyway?' from a variety of unique - and entertaining - cultural perspectives. Kids in the Hall legend Scott Thompson hosts the one hour show which airs Tuesday, March 22 at 9 PM (ET).

Rising Sun Tribute Concert

The Rising Sun Tribute Concert is a musical event in support of victims of the Japanese earthquake. The venue has yet to be confirmed, but a number of local musicians and sound and lighting people have already committed to the event being hosted by SoulFusion. The date for the event is Sunday April 3rd. More details to follow.

Natasha Sebastian, Star on The Rise

The popularity of local singer/songwriter Natasha Sebastian is growing fast. Just recently her album Hear Lies reached number one on Reverbnation's local music charts, and currently sits at number 10 nationally. Her fan page on Facebook has gone from 1500 to 50000 in just three short weeks. Hear Lies is available on iTunes and most online music stores.

October Sky at Canadian Music Week in Toronto

Montreal's own October Sky will be performing as a showcase artist during Canadian Music Week this Sunday, March 13th at The Hideout, 484 Queen St., Toronto.

Natasha Sebastian Club Soda Concert Date Confirmed

Natasha Sebastian will be performing at Club Soda on April 16th. It's a talent show called Show Your Skillz where Natasha is a special guest performer. Tickets are 25$ and available through the Club Soda website.

New Contact Information

CJIM has two new email addresses to contact us. For request information you can now use request@cjim.ca. For general inquiries you can use contact@cjim.ca.

Blankfest Quebec III Update

Many thanks to all Montrealers who made it to this year's Blankfest Quebec III event at Les Katacombes. An amazing show and over 714 blanket's and coats were donated for The Old Brewery Mission.

Blankfest Quebec III

If you're looking for a great night out, head downtown to support a great cause tonight at Blankfest Quebec III in support of the Old Brewery Mission. CJIM's own Bling will be hosting the event which gets underway at 9 PM @ Les Katacombes, 1635 St-Laurent. Admission is a Blanket or Donation of Winter Clothing. Help Montreal's homeless cope with this winter and also give hope.

Albert Nerenberg on CJIM

Our thanks once again to multi-talented journalist, film-maker and laughologist Albert Nerenberg for joining us on the last two episodes of The Stream with Daniel Iorio. As promised, here is a link to his website www.albertnerenberg.com.

Indie Scene is Back!

Tune in to CJIM for the return of Indie Scene with Bling. Special guests will be John Asher and Ken Rowell from Blankfest III. Also news from Carolyn Fe, the Jeff Martin tour and a Loverboy announcement. That's tonight 7-9pm (ET) only on Montreal's Rock Station, CJIM.

CJIM New Facebook Page

We have just launched our brand new CJIM Facebook page. Follow this link http://facebook.dj/cjimmontreal and click on Like to join. We will be phasing out our Group page in the coming months. You can also follow us on Twitter @CJIM_Montreal.

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Arcade Fire wins Album of The Year

Congratulations to Montreal's own Arcade Fire for taking home the Grammy for Album of The Year. It is a major success for one of this city's most successful indie bands. Arcade Fire's award winning album Suburbs is available through iTunes.

Natasha Sebastian ready to Rock Club Soda

Montrealer Natasha Sebastian will be performing live at Club Soda on April, 16th 201. Details to follow. Natasha's album Hear Lies is available on iTunes.

Blankfest Quebec 3 Warms Up Montreal's Homeless

Over the last two years, Blankfest Quebec has been collecting winter clothing for Montreal's homeless men and women and has received over 1,000 clothing items to date. This year's 3rd annual Blankfest Quebec will be hosted at Katacombes (1635 St-Laurent) on February 25th with a special guest performance from NYC's Blankfest founder Kenn Rowell and his band, The Baghdaddios. The night will also include performances from local repeat supporters Vinyl Hero, Emery Street, The In n Outs, and newcomers Kill Matilda from Vancouver.

Indie Scene Comes to CJIM

CJIM is proud to announce the addition of Indie Scene with Bling, premiering Sunday February 20th, 7-9 PM on CJIM. Indie Scene is one of the most popular internet radio shows in Montreal. Bling will feature interviews and music from Indie artists in Montreal and throughout North America. Don't miss the return of Indie Scene to the internet airwaves, because you just can't keep a great show off the air.

CJIM Now on RadioTime.com

The CJIM stream is now available through Radiotime.com. Just enter CJIM into the Search window and it will bring you to our RadioTime page with a link to listen online. You can also tune in on your smartphone using the TuneIn Radio app. Use the Web button to locate CJIM.CA and click on iPhone & iTunes button. More ways to enjoy Montreal's Rock Station.

Natasha Sebastian's Hear Lies at Cannes

Natasha Sebastian's album Hear Lies will be featured at MIDEM (Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale), in Cannes, France on January 23rd. MIDEM is the world's largest music industry trade fair. Hear Lies is the singer/songwriters debut rock album and is available online through her website natashasebastian.com and iTunes.

Franco Taddeo laughs it up on CJIM

Critically acclaimed Montreal comedian Franco Taddeo appeared recently on The Stream with Daniel Iorio. Find out more about this talented and hilarious local funny man online at http://pages.videotron.com/ftaddeo/

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The Shroom Show debuts This Week

It's time to take off the announcers cap and put on the hosting cap. The Shroom Show with Graeme McDonald premieres this Thursday at 9 PM (ET) on CJIM. It'll be two hours of great music with plenty of chatter about the city we call home. Tune in for a evening of not-ready-for-prime-time radio at its best.

CJIM Now on Twitter

Now you can follow us on Twitter @CJIM_Montreal.

The Stream with Daniel Iorio premieres this Friday

Don't miss the premiere of The Stream with Daniel Iorio, this Friday at 9 PM (ET) on CJIM. If you love music, particularly B-sides and those great songs the other stations won't play, then this is your show. See you on the radio.

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CJIM Welcomes Daniel Iorio

CJIM is proud to announce the addition of The Stream with Daniel Iorio, a brand new radio show premiering this Friday January 14th at 9 PM. Daniel is a talented musician, writer and teacher who brings a unique perspective on the musicians you thought you knew. Daniel shares a passion for this city, and this city's passions ...like the Habs. Tune in this Friday for a refreshing take on the music we love. For more information on Daniel, click here.

Wanted: Music Scouts

CJIM is always on the lookout for talented local and Canadian bands and musicians. While we do our best to keep track of the indie music scene, we can't be everywhere. This is where you come in. If you know a great band or musician that needs more on air exposure, please let us know. You can send us your recommendations by clicking on Send Request on the CJIM.CA main page or by posting a comment on our Facebook page.

Acronycal Planning North American Tour

Edmonton based band Acronycal is planning a full US and Canadian tour in 2011. Details of the tour will be available on their website www.acronycal.com. Catch their latest single Tonight's the Night now playing on CJIM. Acronycal's album Showdown is available on iTunes.

October Sky Back In The Studio

Montreal's own October Sky is back in studio recording their second album. The band just finished a successful tour of France in support of their last album, Green and Beautiful. Stay tuned for details of the release date later this year.