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Daryl Stuermer-The Nylon String Sampler: Posted March 31st, 2006. Deadline was May 31st, 2006.
Trivia question:
The Nylon String Sampler is a compilation of Stuermer's solo efforts. Which is the only album not represented?
Correct Answer:
Stepping Out, Daryl's first cd released on GRP; subsequent albums were issued on Urban Island.
More on Daryl Stuermer:Daryl's site
Winners: 1) WG Hartz: Cuyahoga Falls, OH 2) H Govens: Austin TX
Congrats to both winners. Thanks for visiting our site and entering the contest!!


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1) Name and full postal address.
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PREVIOUS CONTESTS & WINNERS

Snake Davis - Hysteria Posted February 26th, 2006. Entry deadline was April 26th, 2006.
Trivia question:Although he's known far and wide by his Snake monicker, you may be surprised to learn that is not actually his given name. What is Snake's real first name?
Correct Answer:
His given name is Chris.
More on Snake Davis:Snake's site
Winner: P.Crawford from Charlottetown, PE wins an autographed copy of Hysteria. Hope you enjoy the cd !!


Daryl Stuermer - The Nylon String Sampler: Posted Januray 25th, 2006. Deadline March 25th, 2006.
Trivia question: The Nylon String Sampler is a compilation of Stuermer's solo efforts. Name the albums which are represented on this cd.
Correct Answer:
Daryl has released 5 solo albums. The cds represented on this compilation are Retrofit, Waiting in the Wings, Another Side of Genesis, and Live and Learn.
More on Daryl Stuermer:Daryl's site
Winners: 1) A.Shoesmith: Maple, Ontario 2) M.Franklin: Rockland, Onatario 3) F.Skilbred: Lockport, New York.
Congrats to all the winners. Thanks for visiting our site and entering the contest. I'm certain that you will enjoy the cd !!

Snake Davis - Hysteria Posted December 4th, 2005. Entry deadline was January 21st, 2006.
Trivia question:
How or why did Snake get his unusual nickname?
Correct Answer:
Davis was given the "Snake" monicker because of the way he slithers around on stage while he performs.
More on Snake Davis: Snake's site
Winner: W. Nordstrom from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Way to go !!

Rick Braun -Yours Truly Posted November 20th, 2005. Entry deadline was December 23rd.
Trivia question:
Give three "big name" artists or groups Rick Braun has played with over the course of his career?
Correct Answer:
Rick has worked as a sideman with a lengthy list of stars that includes Rickie Lee Jones, Sade, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Glenn Frey, Natalie Cole, Tom Petty, Crowded House, Phoebe Snow and War.
More on RB: Rick's site ; Artist Page
Winner: J. Fong from Montreal, Quebec. Congrats !!


Richard Elliot - Metro Blue Posted September 27th, 2005. Entry deadline was November 3rd.

Trivia question: A two part question: In what year & with what legendary band did Elliot begin a period that was most pivotal in his career?
Correct Answer:
1982 was the year when Elliot joined Tower of Power.
Visit: Richard's site ; Artist Page
Winner: We drew the name of R. Brooks out in Victoria, BC from those who provided the correct answer. Congrats !!

Gold Coast - Latitudes Posted September 27th, 2005. Deadline was October 27th.

Trivia question:
What was the name of the band that Coleman, Pickell, & Ugarte first formed back in the early 80s?
Correct Answer:
Their group was called Abracadabra.
Visit: Gold Coast web site ; Artist Page
Winner: Giving us the correct answer was G. Meilleur of Powell, River BC. !!


Jeff Golub - Temptation Posted September 18th, 2005. Deadline was October 18th.
Trivia question: A two-parter ...
Who produced Jeff's Avenue Blue series of releases and with whom were they bandmates??
Correct Answer:
Rick Braun produced or co-produced the three albums in the Avenue Blue "series". Golub & Braun met while they were members of Rod Stewart's back up band.
Visit Jeff at his web site: Golub ; Artist Page
Winner: We drew the name of S.Rooke out in Chatham, ON from those who provided the correct answer.
Congrats and I'm certain you'll love the album !!


Mystery Draw: So Nice!! Posted May 31st, 2005. Deadline was June 27th.
Trivia question: What was the Café Jazz "most played album" by a Canadian group or artist in 2004?
Hint: This is the sophomore effort from the author(s) of the album who also was a winner (were winners) at the recent Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.
Correct Answer: So Nice by The Clayton/Scott Group !!
Visit The CSG web site:The Clayton/Scott Group
Winner: M.Stout of Las Cruces, NM is our winner. Congratulations!!


Daryl Stuermer - Retrofit: Posted April 29th, 2005. Entry deadline was May 29th, 2005.
Trivia question:
In 1977 or so, Daryl "joined" Genesis as a replacement for their departing guitarist. Who was the guitarist that Daryl replaced?
Correct Answer:
Daryl "replaced" Steve Hackett for the "And Then There Were Three" tour.
Visit Daryl at his web site: Stuermer
Winners: Congrats go out to S.Overbeeke of Winnipeg, MB and V.Chiappetta of Hingham, MA.


Nils - Pacific Coast Highway: Posted April 22nd, 2005. Entry deadline was May 22nd, 2005.
Trivia question:
A few years back Nils guested with which group to record Summer Nights, the same tune that now appears on PCH?
Correct Answer:
In 1999, Nils guested with L.A. Jazz Syndicate on their second project as L.A. Jazz Syndicate.
Visit Nils at his web site:Nils
Winners: Congrats go out to T.Phillips of Batavia, OH and R.Danesh of Oakville, ON. Both are lucky winners
of PCH which has already resulted in one of the top hits for the year!


Nicolas Bearde - All About Love: Posted March 20th. Entry deadline was midnight April 20th, 2005.
Trivia question:
All About Love is Bearde's second album as a solo artist. What is the name of his debut release?
Correct Answer:
In 1998 Nicolas released Crossing the Line which was his debut album, so that was the answer to the trivia question.
Winner: The happy winner was L.Gearing of Collingwood, ON. I know you'll love the album! Thanks to all who entered.


Daryl Stuermer - Retrofit: Posted February 27th, 2005. Entry deadline was midnight March 31st, 2005.
Trivia question:
In the 1970s, Stuermer got his first big break in music playing with which world-famous jazz violinist?
Correct Answer:
The correct answer to our trivia question is of course, Jean-Luc Ponty. At age 22, Daryl went on his first world tour and then recorded four albums with Ponty.
Winners: Providing us with the right response and each winning a copy of Retrofit are L.Robertson of Frederick, MD
and M.Stevens of Longueuil, QC. Thanks to all who entered and congratulations to the lucky winners!

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