October 2004

AFM Supports Induce Act

The American Federation of Musicians of the US and Canada has expressed strong support for the Induce Act introduced by senators Orrin Hatch and Patrick Leahy to counter Internet music piracy.

The Induce Act is a bill that proposes to attack technology companies that make devices that could “induce” or encourage buyers to make illegal copies of songs, movies or computer programs. The bill is being supported by the music industry and Hollywood movie companies, while technology companies feel the bill could stifle innovation by potentially outlawing some devices like Apple’s iPod.

AFM President Thomas F. Lee states, “The membership of the AFM includes thousands of recording musicians, both royalty artists and studio musicians, who have suffered as the music industry contracts in the face of unlawful downloading. Services that induce young people to share music files unlawfully should be responsible for their acts and not be allowed to hide behind the individual consumer they seek to attract. The Induce Act is necessary to help ensure that ordinary musicians can survive financially and continue to make great music.”

The AFM of the US and Canada is the largest organization in the world dedicated to representing the interests of professional musicians. For more information, visit www.afm.org.

Crash Kelly Sign Worldwide Record Deal

Toronto-based band Crash Kelly, who has been generating interest in their latest album, Penny Pills, from Toronto to London, New York to Los Angeles with their live shows, has recently signed a worldwide record deal with Liquor and Poker Music, in Los Angeles, CA.

Band members include Sean Kelly on lead vocals and guitar, Allister Thompson on rhythm guitar and vocals, Jeff Pearce on bass and vocals, and Eric Herrmann on drums and vocals. The group has signed a multi-album recording contract that Kelly feels “Is a perfect fit for Crash Kelly. I consider Liquor and Poker Music to be the torchbearers for true rock and roll. We’re the first Canadian band signed to label which features artists Hanoi Rocks and the Hellacopters, two of my biggest influences. You know we’re going to give ’er!”

The first release will be a re-issue of Penny Pills. For more information, visit www.crashkelly.ca.

Metalworks Launches Educational Institute

Metalworks Studios recently announced the launch of a new division of the studios: Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production. The school is being constructed in adjacent facilities to the existing studios and plans to reflect their 25-year history when designing the program by using their own engineers and management.

“The school is a very exciting step for us at Metalworks,” says Gil Moore, owner of Metalworks. “I’ve been very fortunate in this business as a musician and studio owner, and this is the perfect opportunity to share the wealth of experience and talent I’ve come in contact with over the years. This school allows us to pass on our knowledge and open doors for the people who will make a difference in the future of this exciting industry. We have focused a curriculum based on our experience, and we've designed teaching facilities to allow maximum hands-on training. We want to empower the next generation of great producers and engineers.”

The one-year Audio Production & Engineering program is divided into three terms of 14 weeks each, and provides the student with just under 1,000 hours of instruction and preparation, plus additional project labs. Post-graduate specialty programs will also be offered. The program teaches students all the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to pursue employment in any number of audio engineering fields.

For more information, contact: Metalworks Institute of Sound and Music Production, 3611 Mavis Rd., #3, Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7 (905) 279-4000, www.metalworksinstitute.com.

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