New Stuff coming out soon!

Just to everyone know that I have will have new material coming out soon.
You are going to love the new stuff too !
But in the mean time go to my store Emo LeBlanc's Official Store for Merchandise
Now to come !

CCMA week at the Artery

My shows at The Artery went great because of a lot of people. Most of  Randy Rink (My Guitarist) and Serge LeBlanc (My Bassist) who were fantastic. They also made me sound great ! Another person who made me sound Fantastic was Mr. Mike Tulley (My Sound man). With Fantastic people like this to support you it is hard not to sound great. 

Other people that I want to thank for going above and beyond are Haley Bryan (Opening Act) and Steph who volunteered to be Merchandising person. So now that the week is over it is time to start looking for the next project. The Live version of Emo LeBlanc Live at The Artery will be released real soon. The next gig is a fundraiser at the Whytemud Crossing Library on their stage for Room to Read organization. So come out and donate lots of money to help this organization.

Fantastic Show at The Artery

Tonight's show was fantastic ! 

But I do have a lot of people to thank for doing what they do best.

Thanks to Serge LeBlanc ( my Bassist), Randy Rink (my Guitarist), Mike Tulley (my Sound man), and Opening Acts Ky Babyn and Haley Bryan ! And of course the Audience ! Without them it would be just a rehearsal !

COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK IS HERE !

Tickets for my shows are available at http://emoleblanc.eventbrite.com
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Country Music Week in Edmonton

Come on down to the Artery Sept 8,9,10 ( 6pm show) & 11 and check out some great Music.

There will opening acts Ky Babyn and Haley Bryan then after they are done performing 

I take the stage about 9:15pm

There is a lot happening in Edmonton this week so don't miss the fun !

Tickets are at http://emoleblanc.eventbrite.com

or at the door for $ 15.00

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New CD Released -- Dirty Job

Emo LeBlanc delivers once again ! Emo LeBlanc latest CD called Dirty Job is now available at http://www.CDBABY.COM/EMOLEBLANC1 and will soon be available at Reverbnation !
Check it out !

Headed to South America on Vacation !

Traveling to South America !
I am hoping to keep every one up to date through my Blog. I know that there will be computers and the internet everywhere we are traveling but sometimes there just in not enough time. Having said that please keep visiting here and see what is up.
I will be in South America form July 2 to July 30 with my favorite travel buddy, my better half, Kerri.
She is the Photographer and I am the Musician. So we will see what becomes of that !
I will try to include photos and more !

CD Release "Dirty Job"

Emo LeBlanc releases his new cd "Dirty Job" with 10 fabulous tracks it is definitely a winner for Emo LeBlanc. Emo has put a lot of time and effort into this current cd but that doesn't mean that he has ignored his other projects. Emo LeBlanc will soon be releasing a "LIVE" cd called "LIVE ! at On the Rocks" then in the late fall Emo LeBlanc will be releasing another cd called "No I Never did" so keep an eye on this brilliant rising star. Emo LeBlanc is an Artist and Performer that will deliver in more ways than one. Emo LeBlanc will be performing during CCMA Music Week in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with opening act Ky Babyn, a bright young star with music that should not be missed. Emo LeBlanc's show will be at The Artery on Jasper Ave. to get tickets for this show go to http://www.emoleblanc.eventbrite.com 

If you would like to DONATE to Emo LeBlanc's project to keep Indie Music alive and well go to http://www.donateemo.eventbrite.com and DONATE all that you can !

A Movie I made I think you'll like it !

Down time !

Well I am at home with a terrible cold and I can't sing which is like so painful. That is what I do ! I am a performer ! A Singer ! and I can't right now. I know it is only temporary but I don't care ! I want to sing and I want to practice !
Ok, In the mean time buy tickets for my show in Sept !
I am not joking .. it will be sold out ! I have artist wanting in because it is going to be BIGGEST thing during the CCMA so get your tickets before you are left out in the cold !!!
Just go here !
Tickets for my Show in Sept.

Emo LeBlanc's CCMA Music Week Showcase

Emo LeBlanc CCMA Music Week Showcase
Sept 8, 9, 10,11, and 12 starting every night at 8pm

Tickets are going fast ! So don't delay. Over 5000 people have been invited and chances are that this event will sell out is 100% One ticket is good for all nights

Emo LeBlanc present "Mix Bag of Country Music"

INVITATION TO THIS EVENT IS ONLY ASKING IF YOU COULD ATTEND FOR ONE OF THE 4 NIGHTS. SO IF YOU THINK YOU COULD STOP BY FOR 15 MINUTES OR 1/2 HOUR ON ANY ONE OF THE NIGHTS THEN PLEASE CHECK OFF ATTENDING. THANKS

EVERY ONE THAT CONFIRMS AND COMES TO THE SHOW WILL GET NEW CD RELEASE "NO I NEVER DID" SET TO BE RELEASED IN OCT/2010 (with paid admission)

For tickets follow this link
http://facebook.eventbrite.com/event?fblogin=1&eid=110311302339359

Emo LeBlanc Presents "A Mixed Bag of Country Music" at the Artsry Noise Lab. During CCMA Country Music Week. Stop in and see who takes the stage. Shows start every night at 8 pm .
Any Country Artist that are going to be in Edmonton during CCMAs and want to stop in and perform send me a message. The Artery is an Intimate place to play.

Really busy week

Had a really busy week with me still trying to get the new CD out the door. It seems as if it doesn't want to leave home. But it Will.
I will write more in a little while !
Stay Safe !

Check out my First Web Cast ! on UStream.tv

The link below will bring to the recording of the live broadcast.
Hope you enjoy it because I had fun recording it !

Click here to see Emo LeBlanc -- LIVE -- Performance (Rehearsal)

How about this for showmanship !

Here is a Youtube of Brad Paisley wiping out on stage. It seems like he takes it all in stride. He was brought to the hospital and then told the media that he would do a meet and greet with the first person to post the incident on-line. Now that is smart ! Because now that video of the wipe out has become a viral clip. This posting being an example !
This is a great lesson at what to do on stage when shit happens. Humble yourself because we are all human and the audience understands and is drawn to human nature.
Visit my web page and click on the On Stage Success to find out more from Tom Jackson.
New News: I Performed at LB's Pub in St. Albert and it was an awesome night.
Check out photos here:
http://www.facebook.com/emo.leblanc?v=app_2405167945&ref=profile
Performed ahead of Tracy Millar. The Owners Linda and Pat Breier have asked me back which I will make happen because LB's is just a great Country Hang out to have fun. Every one was so nice and everything !!!
http://www.lbspub.ca check it out.
Emo is going to be on NASCAR ..... No not racing but doing what I do best Singing !
Check out the show "Fast Track to Fame" and keep on the look out for me ! :-)

Awesome Performer

I was watching a Television show and they were featuring this guy that his music was out of the this World. I really mean it. His Name is Justin Hines and this guy is a song bird. Check out his web site at http://www.justinhines.com Justin is with Orange Records who signed him when no one else would.
Next !
I was recently, down in Nashville and it was a great time. Short but good. I got to meet some up and coming artist. Like Anna Harwood. This young Lady is going to give Taylor Swift a run for her money. Great songs and great voice. And she has Bernard Porter taking care of her exposure.
While I was in Nashville, I got the chance to hang out with Brad Mates, Lead sing of Emerson Drive.
I also met a gentleman named Todd Green who is going to be on America's got Talent
and I have a feeling Todd is going to be a contender !
Met a Police Officer Named Wes who was extremely Nice and helped me out !
If you go to Nashville don't rely on the Taxi service unless you call one man and that guy is Claude Aldony who is the Great Cab driver ever. His Phone # (615)525-9830 If you go to Nashville and need Taxi service Call Claude and tell him I told you to call him. No matter what time of the day Claude will come to your aide.
Last but not least I met a young lady from Lethbridge Alberta who could really sing.
Her was Alyssa McQuaid and she is on Facebook check her out.
I will be going back to Nashville in the fall and look forward to doing so !!

In Nashville !

Having a great time in Nashville. Nice town but the Taxi services here are the worst I have seen in a long time. Other than that everything is going really good. Show Casing tonight and then headed out tomorrow morning at 7 am.
I got to hang out with Brad Mates and the other guys of Emerson Drive. Incredibly nice guys, so down to Earth you would swear they were from Alberta ! A little dig there. I checked out the "FAMOUS" places downtown like Tooties and stuff. Man Super small stages, so much so they were mini stages. But they would fit the whole band on the stage. If I ever was given a gig like that I would walk out ! Broadway Street was basically a tourist trap but lots to see. Every boot shop I went into the workers would ask me "Where you get your shoes, man !" I am so proud of my "YUMS" they get me so much attention it is funny ! I have had people in the Airport ask me where I got my shoes !
Yums Shoes

In the Music Industry there are tons of road blocks

If you are planning on doing music there are some out there who are smart enough to realize the obvious road road block, like management, agency, labels, and other band members. But there always one road block that catches most performers of guard. That road block is the unsupportive spouse/mate. The one who will sabotage what you are doing. And sometimes these events are minor and others are major ones.
Minor one are forgetting to do something for like mail a letter for a competition or bring an instrument to the performance that you forgot. Major events are ones like having a fight with you just before a major performance, hacking away at your self-confidence like telling you that you are delusional, or that you not going to make it.
There are several reasons for these cheat shot. Self preservation (if you get rich and famous you won't want me anymore), jealous of what you are doing, Competitive (You can't do something better than me) and last but not least selfishness which is probably the biggest one out there.
It is going to be hard but you have to stand up for you career, your goals , and your dreams. If the other person can't accept what you are doing now, they are not going to accept later when you are making a fortune.
I write this from personal experience and I struggle with it every day. So I try to work through it but every time it happens it gets worst. It is good to have someone on the out side who can be of support. That makes it a little more easier to cope but you have to decide for yourself which road you have to take. One of those roads might be to leave the relationship.
Some mates will never see the light or the damage they are causing through their words. They are too ignorant or too self-centered.
I hope this help

Change of Venue in Nashville

There is a venue change in Nashville. I'll be working out
of S.I.R. Studios instead of 2602 Sound Stage.
Closer to the Hotel and it will be closer to the
downtown. We'll have to see how it works out. Already
have meetings set-up with some major people. As per
their request unfortunately I can not reveal their
names. Let me just say this, if I told you who they
were you'd be e-mailing me to get their autograph.
New CD release in Feb. Along with a live CD from
Last year. It will be for sale on CDBABY.COM
and at my store(s). Look out here I come !

Emo LeBlanc signs an Exclusive deal with Doug Ferguson

Emo LeBlanc has signed an exclusive deal with World Famous Artist Management Doug Ferguson. Doug Ferguson will be handling all of Emo LeBlanc's Tour dates and other Artist Development. Any questions about booking Emo LeBlanc or any thing as e-mail Doug Ferguson - doug.ferguson@emoleblanc.com

Headed to Nashville

Emo LeBlanc will be going to be headed to Nashville to work with Tom Jackson who is a Live Show Producer and produces Taylor Swifts show. Emo LeBlanc will also be working with Brett Manning, One of Nashville's premier vocal coaches. Brett, who has current clients such as Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift will be working with Emo LeBlanc as a part of getting Emo LeBlanc's Summer tour in place.
Keep an eye open on his schedule.

Headed to Nashville

Headed to Nashville to perfect my Stage show at one of the biggest sound stages in Nashville.
I'll be at 2602 Sound Stage on Westwood Drive in Nashville with Tom Jackson helping me out.
It is going to be a blast and I can't wait. When I get back I will have an Electrified Show that you will
never forget. So stay tuned and who knows may be Larry Weiner from BVJ will also give me the
opportunity to prove myself on the main stage !
Yee Haw !!!!

Happy New Year

Hey I hope Every one had a great Christmas and a safe New year's eve party.
Resolutions are on the way and we'll see how many get kept.
I am happy to say that I am working with an incredible song writer.
Amanda Haberstock from Stony Plain, AB is collaborating with me on a couple
of songs. I like the songs so much I am going to try to see if I can get them on
the new release coming out soon. I know that means a whole of work but
quality usually requires it.
The name of the songs are:
" I wish I 'd said it then"
"Life's Lessons"
Check out more on Amanda at her my space
http://www.myspace.com/amandahaberstock
later
Emo

Going to Nashville !

Looking for a place to stay in Nashville !
And I am not having too much luck !
I am sure I find something !
ok later
Emo

Tool Bars you might like to install

Here are some tool bars of mine you might like to install

I hit 1,000 friends on Facebook !

I hit 1,000 friends on Facebook.com. I think that is really cool !

The truth about Big Rock Untapped Contest

Big Rock’s Most Untapped
…or is it Most Tapped?

By J. Davies

The promotion began with a promise of country wide exposure in marked cases of premium Big Rock Brewery products for independent artists in the Canadian music industry. Quite the opportunity for any artist trying to break the mold of an untapped Canadian music scene. The idea was to hold an online contest in which Big Rock patrons register and vote for the bands and songs they liked most. A people’s choice contest, as it were. The judging panel would then be presented with the artists who received the highest votes and narrow the selection down to 16 grand prize winners. The winners would then have their hit singles added to a compilation of the very best of Canadian independent music and distributed in 50,000 cases nation-wide. Here are the top 16 voted bands and songs in order…

• Soul Chaser — Brian Mason (201 votes)
• Bullet From A Gun — Makeshift Innocence (200 votes)
• Blonde — Brittany Robart (87 votes)
• Sweet — Misty Street (68 votes)
• The Waiting Song — Sidney York (66 votes)
• This Ain't A Love Song – Pear (60 votes)
• Bring out the beer — Emo LeBlanc (59 votes)
• Start Over — Ken Stead (52 votes)
• Absence of Time — Chakobsa (51 votes)
• Just Walk Away — Rob Russell (47 votes)
• The Devil Came Up To Alberta — The Polyjesters (44 votes)
• Plaster Walls — Crowded City Skyline (36 votes)
• PiL — The 13th (29 votes)
• The Right To Fight — Archilles (22 votes)
• The Ballad of Kenny Corbett — Trina Nestibo (22 votes)
• Lucky — Stoning Mary (22 votes)

Of these sixteen artists, only one was chosen as a grand prize winner – Pear. It seemed odd to me that the bands with over 200 votes for a single hit were excluded from the final compilation. I decided to research Pear to find out what made them stand out amongst the other fan favorites. I was not overly surprised to find that Pear appears as a top friend on judging panel member Dave Pierce’s MySpace page, who is a revered producer and composer. Perhaps it is a coincidence; the band certainly gained enough votes to be considered for the final cut. However, when scoping out Pear’s MySpace page I was surprised to see the following sentence in their bio… “Together, this group of 5 musicians have performed all over the world: including Europe, Scandinavia, France, Germany, China and throughout North America.” Un-tapped indeed! Ryan McMahon, who garnering a measly 10 votes throughout the contest, was also selected as a finalist and awarded one of the grand prizes. Again, to my surprise (less surprised as I dig deeper) McMahon has enjoyed great success in music including nation-wide tours, honorable mentions in International Songwriting competitions and even an opening night main stage showcase at the Vancouver Island Folk Festival.

It is becoming clearer and clearer what this contest was really about – who you know! In fact, with the exception of Pear, the finalists on Big Rock’s Untapped Volume 2 each averaged a less than dismal 3.5 votes each (two of which were only voted for once). To put that into perspective, the 16 most voted bands averaged well over 50 votes each, a monstrous spread if you ask me. Kelly Clarke, Artistic Director for the Calgary Folk Music Festival and esteemed Untapped judging panel member had admittedly never heard of one of the top voted bands. Had their material been excluded from the list of potentials before the finalist selection process? When asked about this blatant favoritism, Big Rock Communications Manager, Tara Nychkalo replied, “We definitely have considered the involvement of the community in the selection process. But, we have indicated in the rules and regulations all Prizewinners will be selected by a panel of judges.”

Fair enough Tara, but my suggestion would be, for the next series of this contest, to call it the ‘Big Rock Already-Tapped Contest’. That way, bands with little to no street cred and an abundance of talent will not have to waste their time plugging the Big Rock website, its products or promotions to their friends and fan base. Once again the truly untapped talent in this city takes a back seat to the politics in this industry. Perhaps these passed over bands will smarten up and go to a judging panel member who can produce their next album, put them on tour and jump start their music careers before attempting to submit material for volume 3.

GIGMASTERS.COM has asked me to come back to them

I want to thank the President of Gigmaster.com Kevin Kinyon for inviting me back to GIGMASTERS.COM

Gigmasters - Booking Online Since 1997

Holiday Season

It is the holiday season and we are all rushed to get things done. But remember this is also the time for us to enjoy family and friends abound ! So slow down and enjoy ! And PLEASE drive safely for both you and those around you. It can wait !
Don't ruin someone else's Christmas.
>>>>>>> So on a happy note. <<<<<<<<<
I went to see a "Show" Performance of White Christmas
Staged by Victoria High School and I was extremely impressed. I mean these kids were really and I mean REALLY Good ! If you have a chance this weekend go to the show !
I am still working on my new CD and I know that you all have been hearing this for a while but honestly I will be finishing it !!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

Emo LeBlanc gets coaching from Tom Jackson

Emo LeBlanc is getting help to improve his stage show from Tom Jackson of Nashville, Tenn. Tom Jackson is known for his live show production company that works with such Country Stars such as Taylor Swift. Emo LeBlanc is incredible excited about this new venture. "I know with Tom's help becoming an Opening act for a big name act is now closer than ever before" Emo said with excitement that was obviously visible. There is no doubt that Emo LeBlanc will be opening for such Stars as Paul Brandt, Aaron Lines, Rodney Atkins, George Canyon, and other. Keep a watch out for Emo LeBlanc being the opening act for these groups in an arena close to you.

Emo LeBlanc performs for Room to Read's CEO, John Wood

Emo LeBlanc perform's his new Song "Room to Read for Room to Read's CEO, John Wood. "I Just love the song and I am honoured by having Emo Perform here at the Sutton live for me" this was obvious by the way Mr. Wood kept taking pictures with his Blackberry. John also thank Emo for donating all the proceeds from his new song "Room to Read". "I love the "1 Download = 1 Book" which is Emo's idea" John after Emo performance. The crowd of 150 people were equally pleased by Emo LeBlanc's performance, including Carrie Doll, Host of CFRN/CTV Edmonton News. Carrie Doll said " I was so impressed with he singing and I even got to meet him before the performance".

Having fun !

I am having fun with my new laptop .. may be too much fun. I finally figured out how to work it on stage.
I am still looking for an opening act opportunity with Aaron Lines, Paul Brandt, etc
That is about it ! Not a lot happening.
Lorado's in New York started Promoting my CDs and my Reverbnation Store and
They are promoting the new CD on their Radio station Kicking Country.
Some of my songs are being used for TV ads in Texas !
Which is completely cool because I love TEXAS !
I am getting surprise bulk orders for my CDs current and past.
Here is something you can chew on.
My good friends Lady Antabelum sent me one of their Albums.
That's right an LP !
I think it is because they wanted me to have for a Keep Sake !
That would be all
Emo

Tom Jackson Productions

Down load my songs

Hey everyone !
Check out my Reverbnation.com/emoleblanc web page.
You can download a lot of my songs.
And have fun with them !
Later
Emo

Twitter, Facebook,myspace.....

First let express my deepest sympathy to everyone involved with the tragedy that happened at Big Valley Jamboree. I know that Larry Werner and his staff will do their utmost to make sure that everything is resolved. I just could not believe what had happened when someone came to my campsite and told me. I was shocked.
So it is extremely hard for me to post a positive blog at the moment on I hope that all will understand.
Things are going extremely well for me and are starting to come together. I have put together an act that contains the 2 best guitarist in Country in this country. Ronnie Kerr from Aaron Lines and Randy Rink from Shane Yellowbird. The 2 new CDs will be out soon as soon as I purchase a new Mac book to finish off the processing of the CDs. I really appreciate everyone's patience because I know some have been asking. Also if their is anyone who can help me organize a benefit concert in Wetaskewin that would be great. All the proceeds will go to charity. e-mail me at emo@emoleblanc.com
or send me a message on facebook.com/emoleblanc
So remember lets keep all those effected by the tragedy at BVJ in our prayers.
I'll be posting real soon !!!!

Good things do come to those who wait !

Hey everyone,

Yes my new CD is on the way. It is almost finished.

But here is some really good news. a song that I have been trying to get from the

writers was finally released to me and I am grateful to say the least.

I have been trying to get this song since November of 2008.

The song is "A Good Book and A Good Hook" and I love the song !

It is going to be awesome and I can't wait to record it !

ok until later

Emo