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#1 posted by
Rachel Barnes
on Feb 15, 2013

I am so excited and cannot wait until Monday when voting starts. There were lots of details and getting ready to be done. Now, to keep inform and passing along the message to vote. I encourage everyone visiting to cast their votes to support their artists. Everyone is a Winner according to the work done. Looking forward to Monday. Thank you CBC for this life experience...let's follow ~ by Rachel Leclerc

#2 posted by
normandan11187
on Feb 15, 2013

i sent my file in but missed the deadline so so sad :( good luck to everyone Norm MacDonald.

#3 posted by
rudepaul
on Feb 15, 2013

Vote vote vote "The system" Hot new Track!

#4 posted by
tleafs
on Feb 15, 2013

Wonderful opportunity for artists that are relatively unknown...self included! Thanks CBC for this chance. I encourage everyone who visits, to vote!

#5 posted by
Craig Koskimaki
on Feb 15, 2013

A great way to pass on music across the country! "All I want is time"

#6 posted by
mamaguroove
on Feb 15, 2013

Hi,

We just finnished our submission for the contest, but since we are in BC we didn't realize the deadline was at 12am EST.

Please accept our submission!

MP3:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1021786/Seth%20Shara%20-%20Washing%20Over%20Me%20%28mix03%292%28master%29.mp3

WAV:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1021786/Seth%20Shara%20-%20Washing%20Over%20Me%20%28mix03%292%28master%29.wav

Seth & Shara

#7 posted by
Rock CLiff Overview
on Feb 16, 2013

What a great contest and Idea! Thanks to the CBC and Yamaha for this great contest!Check out Rock Cliff Overview's entry "My Just Appeal". A great maritime Rock and Roll tune!http://music.cbc.ca/artists/Rock-Cliff-Overview

#8 posted by
Clive Barratt
on Feb 17, 2013

I think I got my song These Rules in on time but I'm having trouble finding guidance on where and how voters csn cast their votes on the 18th. Is that information available yet and if so, what's the link? Thanks.

#9 posted by
SpiritCool
on Feb 17, 2013

Excited! Yep! Here's dreamin' that I make the first cut! :)

http://music.cbc.ca/artists/SpiritCool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkaNDxQt7O8

#10 posted by
tleafs
on Feb 17, 2013

Hi again...my second post I know but I would also like to thank Yamaha as well. My apologies for that on the first go around. My song "You Light The Way" I hope, stands the test of time.

#11 posted by
tinap
on Feb 17, 2013

What a great opportunity for new artists to get some exposure, myself included! Check out "Patience" and see what you think!

http://music.cbc.ca/artists/Tina-Pumfrey

#12 posted by
Sam Slick
on Feb 17, 2013

Great idea CBC and gives us a chance to dream BIG!

#13 posted by
deknee
on Feb 17, 2013

I want to wish everyone Good Luck and hope you all like my song Friends

http://music.cbc.ca/artists/Denys-Lord

#14 posted by
rgdturner
on Feb 17, 2013

Be sure to listen to The Pine Woods Boys' Searchlight entry "Nantucket Idol (That Man is Me)" and please vote for them tomorrow!! http://r3.ca/0XZ5

#15 posted by
Honest Woods
on Feb 17, 2013

This will be the first competition entered by Honest Woods and we are so excited to see what happens with just the raw materials, our voices and homemade track.

Thanks so much CBC for this opportunity!

check out are submitted song "Shy" on our website www.honestwoodsband.com or through http://r3.ca/0YHD to vote!

#16 posted by
akimov76
on Feb 17, 2013

Hey, was the original deadline date Feb 17?

I am late...

Good luck to those who entered in time!

#17 posted by
Debbie Tonner
on Feb 17, 2013

Hi Everyone,

I did the song, "The Venomous Snake". It was neat to have the opportunity to share it with others. I am looking forward to listening to all the entries.

I am so sorry some of you did not get entered. How very disappointing.

Good luck to all. Have fun. Thank you CBC and Yamaha!

#18 posted by
Rachel Barnes
on Feb 17, 2013

Hello Everyone/Bonjour a tous

It's nice to see everyone on board and sorry for those who did not get to participate. I don't feel so alone as well now. Just to read your posts is worth checking. I take this opportunity to visit your site and listen. We are being unniched.

Good luck everyone. Are we going to sleep tonight? http://r3.ca/0Y7O

#19 posted by
Rachel Barnes
on Feb 17, 2013

Darn I forgot to do the link....oopps

http://r3.ca/0Y7O

#20 posted by
The WatchCats
on Feb 17, 2013

Hey Canada! The WatchCats here. Tomorrow voting starts. Be sure to check out our song "BACK AROUND" Voting link is: http://r3.ca/0YLV. Thanks CBC and Yamaha for this great opportunity, showcasing some of Canada's many unknown artists. You can be sure that I will be checking back here everyday for the next little while, listening to, I'm sure, a vast repertoire of talented musicians. Good Luck to all!!

You may also check us out at www.thewatchcats.com

"Back Around" and seven other originals on our album "How it Started: The Basement Takes" are available on iTunes

#21 posted by
The WatchCats
on Feb 17, 2013

Ok... Let's try that again. For some reason the voting link in the last post doesn't work... Here it is again..

http://r3.ca/0YLV

#22 posted by
William Annab
on Feb 17, 2013

Hey Everyone!

Have a listen to Flying Free on my page! It's a great dance-pop song, and I'm sure you'll love it! :)

#23 posted by
Jaffa Road
on Feb 17, 2013

We submitted before the deadline, how do we find out if we are in the running?

#24 posted by
lwoodmusic
on Feb 17, 2013

Hello all, This has been a great experiance so far, and I am excited to see how many plays my song Walk Alone gets along with any coments I receive. There is so much great talent out there it blows me away. Good luck to any of my friends in here, and best wishes to everyone else, But, I hope I move to the next level...

#25 posted by
lcallan
on Feb 17, 2013

Thank you CBC and Yamaha for offering this opportunity for us to show off our work. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's list publication. I have all fingers crossed to make that first cut of 100 in my region! www.music.cbc.ca/#/artsits/Liam-Callan :-) here's good luck to all participants!

#26 posted by
Caffrey
on Feb 17, 2013

Hello! Have a listen to our original Swoon on our page! Goodluck to everyone!

#27 posted by
CatSomerville
on Feb 17, 2013

Thank you to the CBC for this delightful contest opportunity! Please go to http://music.cbc.ca/Searchlight-On-The-Coast , scroll down to Smashlee, and check out the latest recording for 'Life Like Yours'! Bonne chance, tout le monde! :D

#28 posted by
Jake DeCoste
on Feb 18, 2013

Thanks for this great opportunity CBC!

Check out my original "Jake's Rag" @ http://music.cbc.ca/artists/Jake-DeCoste

Videos @ Reverbnation http://www.reverbnation.com/#!/artist/artist_videos/2385809

Good luck to all!

Jake

#29 posted by
Jared Doherty
on Feb 18, 2013

Really excited for this contest, looking forward to hearing lots of great music!

Check out my alt-rock band The Caspians' submission "Two Left Feet", recorded live last week for you to enjoy! :)

http://music.cbc.ca/artists/The-Caspians

#30 posted by
SpiritCool
on Feb 19, 2013

Darn excited! Here's my entry!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkaNDxQt7O8

#31 posted by
ebeneezer
on Feb 20, 2013

Vote for Mike Ure!!!!!!!!. Awesome Country Band!!!.

#32 posted by
Leo Chalifour
on Feb 20, 2013

A number of us in Victoria are having difficulties voting. When I logged on this am I found that it said I already voted and I clearly did not.

Not sure what else to do other than leave this comment.

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