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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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Bob Masse
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Bob Masse

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Obituaries: Vancouver Concert Poster Designer Bob Masse, Calypso Legend Mighty Sparrow

This week we also acknowledge the passing of Urban Verbs frontman Roddy Frantz.

Bob Masse, a renowned Vancouver artist and concert poster designer, died on Sept. 21, at age 81.

His passing was announced via a Facebook post from Bob Masse Studios. Its obituary reports that ''Bob was a lifelong illustrator who, encouraged by his parents, attended the Vancouver School of Art. In 1965, a class practicum sent him walking into the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to offer a free poster for an upcoming Bob Dylan show. It was the start of a career that would eventually put his name among the greats of West Coast concert poster art.''

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