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Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame To Postpone Inductions

The COVID-19 crisis has led the CSHF to move its celebration of Kim Mitchell and Pye Dubois to September, as part of the new dates for CMW. The org pledges to remains steadfast in its commitment to finding new opportunities to honour 2020 inductee Ron Hynes and more Canadian songwriters and songs.

Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame To Postpone Inductions

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A message from the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame:


“In solidarity with our festival partners, and with regard to the health and safety of the community at large, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) will be postponing the induction celebration of Kim Mitchell and Pye Dubois to September, as part of the new dates for Canadian Music Week.  While we continue to monitor the developments of the coronavirus, CSHF remains steadfast in its commitment to finding new opportunities to honour 2020 inductee Ron Hynes, and more incredible Canadian songwriters and songs to be announced soon.

In times of adversity and social distancing, songs have the power to uplift us, connect us, and offer comfort and joy.  We are deeply saddened by the impact of the virus on so many music festivals and closures of cultural establishments including the National Music Centre, home of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame; but look forward to when we can come together again in the shared experience of music and song.”

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Paul Martin
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Paul Martin, a Toronto guitarist, singer-songwriter and music publisher best known as a member of the Blushing Brides, died on Feb 24, his 67th birthday. A cause of death has not been officially reported

The origins of the Blushing Brides date back to the late '70s when vocalist Maurice Raymond agreed to join Martin's Kingston band Consilium. The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia reports that "In early 1979, two Kingston, Ontario, musicians, Maurice Raymond (vocals) and Paul Martin (guitar), decided to fill the musical gap left with the absence of a tour every four or five years by their mutually favourite band The Rolling Stones. Soon they laid down the groundwork for a tribute band called, simply, The Blushing Brides.

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