The Kincardine Record By: Liz Dadson What happens when a young woman says goodbye to the city and returns to the country to risk it all on her own barn of sows? This summer, the Blyth Festival is putting just such a heroine front and centre in “Judith: Memories of Lady Pig Farmer,” which opens Friday,…
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Murray Foster wants to create a more visceral and more accessible orchestra experience. He explains where that idea came from, and how he went about stripping the pomp and frills of a typical orchestra.
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Broadway World Broadway, and Toronto musical theatre powerhouse, Chilina Kennedy, alongside award-winning Canadian musical theatre artists Evan Tsitsias, and Sara-Jeanne Hosie, have announced the creation of a new Toronto based musical theatre company, ECLIPSE THEATRE COMPANY (ETC). ETC will be focused on the incubation, education and recalibration of musical theatre in Toronto through unique and…
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The Inadequate Life Podcast Murray is best known for his work as bassist in the Canadian bands Moxy Früvous and Great Big Sea. In 2014, he directed the Independent Film, “The Cocksure Lads Movie” which is now being developed into a musical “Chelsea Sunrise” with the Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College. You’ll hear…
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And Then What Happened? You may not know Murray Foster by name but if you’ve listened to the radio in Canada at any point since 1989 you know his work. In the early 90’s Moxie Fruvous were the darlings of the Canadian music scene, that is until Nirvana released Nevermind. Murray talks about how the…
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Snapd Beaches-Danforth The Toronto Songwriting School is somewhat of a hidden gem in the East side. From beginners attempting to write their first song, to the experienced songwriter seeking greater understanding to help refine their skills, the Toronto Songwriting School provides opportunities to explore the nature of building a song and provides tangible skills to…
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AM740 ZoomerRadio Devin Cuddy, Melissa Lauren, Murray Foster gave us a live-to-air sneak peek of what to expect at this years In The Can concert in Support of the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada. The event is on Wednesday, January 31st – Doors 6:30 – Concert 7:00 Dinner reservations pre-concert: Lula Lounge – contact them at https://www.lula.ca/reservations For tickets and more…
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Massey Hall The Lullaby Project, a program of Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI), offers pregnant women and new mothers in challenging situations an opportunity to create and share a personal lullaby, with the help of professional artists. The participants are offered a creative opportunity to communicate feelings, hopes, and dreams as they look to…
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Snapd A musical revolution is underway and it's happening right here in the East side. The Urban Orchestra brings classical music to audiences with a fresh perspective and intimate experience, seating people only a few feet away from the musicians. Kim Stockwood and Murray Foster, President of The Urban Orchestra, hosted a musical celebration and fundraiser…
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Great Dark Wonder Tory Cassis, Murray Foster, and Jeff Ulster have each enjoyed significant careers, but (as for other musicians) there were still some musical avenues awaiting exploration. As The Lesters, they have been walking one of those avenues (mixing folk, jazz, and pop) for some fifteen years now, and finally are releasing their debut…
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