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Update:

For a limited time, you can download two holiday songs recorded by Barry. Barry's own First Christmas, and Barry's version of the Rob Mathes classic "Star Bright", recorded at Cool Blue Studio with Paul Kinsman on piano.

• First Christmas (5.5 MB)
• Star Bright (4.1MB)
  

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As Barry continues to work out of Toronto, slowly but surely writing for the new album, there are a few updates.:

November 15th: Toronto's Company Theatre Season launch and fundraising party for the 2007 season.

Court House Chamber Lounge, 57 Adelaide Street East, Toronto. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

The evening will be hosted by Canada AM's, Seamus O'Regan, who along with Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle will host an intimate acoustic performance featuring, Damhnait Doyle (Shaye), Barry Canning, Brian Byrne, and Canadian Idol runner-up, Rex Goudie.

There will be a great silent and live auction, with all sorts of great stuff. Please see attached poster for details. Ticket's are $40 (Advance), $50 (door), and advance tickets are only available through e-mail or phone order. Please contact

Allan Hawco. Artistic Director, The Company Theatre
416 519 0051
hawco@companytheatre.ca

Allan can be seen in the upcoming CBC drama "Above and Beyond" airing October 29 and 30 (8PM) www.cbc.ca/aboveandbeyond

Other news:

Barry and the band will once again perform at the Delta St. John's this New Year's Eve along with the 8 Track Favourites and Billy and the Bruisers. Ticket's will go on sale at the Delta in November.

We are excited to announce that Barry has been nominated for five 2004 MIANL Awards. The awards show will be held in St. John’s on November 14 at The Arts and Culture Center.

Barry and Last Man Standing have been nominated for: Socan Songwriter of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Pop/Rock Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year

• Canadian Musician (Showcase)
• Circle of Friends Lights Up Junofest
• Canning Writes Rado Friendly Gems
• Candid Camera: Barry Canning
• Local Musician Hitting a High Note
• Canning Juggles Music and Masters
• Interview Interupted
• ECMA's a Hot Ticket
• Last Man Standing in Hell?
• Canning Releases New Cd
• Canning, Crush Lead Invasion from Newfoundland
• Around the Circle

Newfoundland’s 2001 “Male Artist of the Year” and “Best Pop/Rock Artist”

"Music that can just make you feel good is rare but Barry Canning has found the formula. This guy can rock in so many genres he's bound for a break!" -- Skope Magazine, Boston, Dec.2001

“The musical acts are all standouts at home: singer/songwriter Barry Canning….think Billy Joel” -- The Boston Globe, Nov.2001

“Canning has a knack for writing catchy melodies and well-developed, polished song structures” -- Canadian Musician, April, 2002

“Great Songs, Powerful Voice” -- Daniel Lanois, 2002

“Canning writes radio friendly gems” -- The Daily News, Halifax, April, 2002

“This guy has an amazing voice” -- Ron Sexsmith, 2002