Rick's Daily Blog
Hello to all guitarists!
This project has been a ton of work. It will all be worth it if the vision becomes a reality. Your participation will ensure the event is a success! Check back here regularly for updates on the project.
Rick
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March 5, 2010
Hey everyone. Today at Sinclair Secondary School we hosted a wonderful media release event. In the audience we had Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Rodger's TV, 94.9 The Rock and many other supporters. The highlight of the event was the live sample of "Takin' Care of Business" by the students of Sinclair. They were amazing!
I wish to thank all those in attendance for their continued support.
Check out all the media outlets for coverage of this media release event.
Now I'm very tired, it's a Friday, and I'm looking forward to relaxing this weekend. But, of course, I'll be playing my guitar!
Rick
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March 18, 2010
Hi again. There's been lots of activity around the event!
1) Check out the media coverages under the links section for newspaper and video interviews. A special thanks to Roger's TV, The Oshawa Express, the Metroland Group, 94.9 The Rock and CKDO for their awesome coverage.
2) Just added the League of Rock and The Next Level PR as in-kind supporters. See our entire list of supporters...it's amazing how many organizations are behind this event.
3) Order your official Break The Guitar Record t-shirt, long sleeve or hoodie from Roy's Enterprises. Find the link in the top menu.
4) Join our Facebook group, found under the links section.
Be sure to register at the GM Centre asap to keep an accurate eye on the numbers!
Rick out!
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April 6, 2010
Time is ticking by and the event is quickly approaching! We're about to make our last push towards making the event a huge success with just over 1 month to go.
1) Our radio spot is playing on 94.9 The Rock. Tune into 94.9 The Rock to hear this awesome commercial!
2) I'm appearing on Roger's TV (Durham) on Wednesday April 14th at 11:00am. Watch to learn more about the event.
3) Exclaim.ca did an article on our event. Randy Bachman now has it featured on his homepage. Pretty cool!
4) LCA Mobile is making the record break edition of the application Guitar Studio for BlackBerry. Awesome!
There's just so much support for this event. I can't believe it.
So come on all you guitar players, get registered at the GM Centre box office asap to make sure you hold your spot. It's gonna be epic!
Later,
Rick
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April 21, 2010
We are just over one month from the big event. Ticket sales are taking off as the buzz about the event grows. Be sure to buy your tickets asap to ensure your place in Canadian history!
We have two big upcoming promotional events that you are all invited to attend. You will be able to register on the spot. Come out and show your support!
- Saturday, May 1st - 10:00am to 6:00pm - Long and McQuade, Simcoe Street, Oshawa
- Thursday, May 6th - 10:00am to 12:00pm - Long and McQuade, Bloor Street, Toronto
Keep checking my blog for fast and furious updates as the event approaches!!
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April 28, 2010
Come to Long and McQuade on Simcoe Street in Oshawa this Saturday, May 1st, to buy your event tickets and enter to win some great prizes. We'll have a booth set up from 10:00am until closing at 6:00pm. Tickets are just $10!
See you there!!
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May 13, 2010
Hi everyone. Only 2 weeks to the big event! Are you as pumped as I am?
I am finalizing the evening's festivities. It's gonna be awesome. In addition to attempting the guitar record, you'll enjoy a great performances put on by these amazing musicians:
- 2 time Juno award winner blues guitarist Jack De Keyzer
- World top 10 guitar hero Juan Coronado
- London virtuoso guitarist Scott Szeryk
- League of Rock's ALPHA Dawgs
- + many more
We'll also be taking a run at the Air Guitar World Record. This event is open to everyone in the arena, even the spectators. Tell all your friends to buy spectator tickets and come along!
Don't forget that surplus proceeds will go to War Child. Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder of War Child, will be in house to speak to our audience!
So for $10 you get a concert, 2 world record attempts and a donation to a great cause. How cool is that?
Let's go Canada, bring your game...I mean..guitar face and let's rock it big time!
Rick
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May 16, 2010
Just added Carl Dixon of Coney Hatch to the concert line up! You are in for a great evening!
Rick
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May 25, 2010
Hey everyone. Only 2 days away! You may be relaxed and ready for fun but I'm burning it...still ready for fun though. I want this to be a great event for all involved, offer the community a chance to get together and help a great charity. I'll do whatever it takes.
I did another 94.9 The Rock interview with Craig Robertson on Wednesday of last week. I'm on again with Craig tomorrow at 7:30am. Tune in to hear last minute info. Randy Bachman's interview with Craig aired this morning as well. Thanks to Randy and Craig for a great interview. We wish Randy could be there but the music business has a high demand on artists. Best of luck to Randy on the Sweden Rock Festival and the reunion of Bachman & Turner.
I was on Roger's Daytime TV today with Christian and Kasia. Thanks to them both for having me on air. You'll get to see Christian and the ALPHA Dawgs on Thursday night.
The evening's schedule is as follows:
5:00pm gates open
5:30pm - Mixed Reality Alternative Rock Group
6:00pm - Hal Draper - SOCAN Award winner, songwriter and local performer
6:30pm - League of Rock's APLHA Dawgs
7:00pm -Opening Ceremony
7:15pm - Guitar Virtuoso Scott Szeryk
7:45pm - Carl Dixon of Coney Hatch
8:15pm - World Top 10 Player Juan Coronado
8:45pm - Air Guitar Record Attempt
8:55pm - Real Guitar Record Attempt
9:10pm - 2x Juno Award winner blues guitarist Jack de Keyzer
You get all this for $10??? Yep. It's amazing. Don't forget you're supporting War Child.
Be sure to check in at the gates with the registration tables. You will give your signature for the real guitar record (if applicable) and the air guitar record (everyone).
The guitar case check (like a coat check) will be available to you at no cost. Thursday should be another 30 degree sunny day. If you can bring a soft shell case or leave your case in your car that would be great. If you have a hard shell case you will have to check it (limited space/fire code).
Remember that spectators are welcome. Let's sell out all the seats to make more money for War Child.
I'll check in tomorrow night then I guess that's it. To quote another great Randy Bachman tune, its time to "Let it Ride".
See you on Thursday!
Rick
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May 27, 2010
Today is the big day. I still have lots of finalizing work to do for this evening. I want everyone to know that I feel all my hard work is well worth it if you thoroughly enjoy your evening at the GM Centre. I have provided you with the facility and opportunity. I have packaged a great line up of entertainment for you. Broken records and potentially large donations are now in your hands! Come on Canada...let's do this thing!
Need motivation? Check out what Break The Guitar Record's biggest fan Andrew has done! See you tonight!
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June 5, 2010
Hi everyone. Its been over 1 week since the big even. What a great night. Everyone had such a great time from spectators to guitar players to performers.
Everyone has been asking 2 questions...did we break any records and will we try it again? We'll, I'm currently doing a thorough recount of all the signatures. I'm entering each name on a master document. I'll post the final number but it looks like we're under 1400, not enough for either record. As for the future, who knows. This type of event is well worth the work and effort. However, it is puzzling how so many people are indifferent about such events and couldn't be bothered. Its hard to say if another attempt would bring more people or not. Keep your eyes and ears open just in case.
Check out the great event pics on this site.
Thanks to you all!
Rick