From Junos to Jukeboxes

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The Manitoba Music Experience Inc. is proud to announce a summer-long celebration of Manitoba’s musical legacy. Shakin’ All Over will be the launching pad for the establishment of a permanent exhibit celebrating this province’s rich musical heritage.

 

The exhibit--which will run all summer at The Manitoba Museum--will be a multi-media celebration of the many facets/genres of music in Manitoba over time. Each genre will have unique pods designed by the Winnipeg-based design firm of Hilderman Thomas Frank Cram. You will see familiar faces, artifacts, and hear the great music specific to that genre. Some of the highlights include the jacket given to Fred Turner for guest-starring in an episode of The Simpsons; Juno awards won by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Al Simmons’ one-man band and human jukebox, Daniel Lavoie’s piano, and a perfectly restored Rockola jukebox.

 

The music industry has partnered with us to showcase the artists who have worked so hard to create this incredible history. The genres include Country, Folk, Jazz, Classical & Opera, First Nations, Métis, Franco-Manitoban, Blues, Children & Family, and Rock n' Roll.

 

The Manitoba Museum’s Alloway Hall will be the home of Shakin’ All Over from July 1 to September 6, and will include a stage where a variety of special guests will perform the music that has made this province famous.

 

The long term objective of the Manitoba Music Experience is to create a facility that will house artifacts, activities, and the music of all the genres under one roof. This will be a meeting place, a place to see and learn about the rich musical history of the province, and to celebrate all the many successes of our Manitoba musicians, songwriters, and others involved in the music industry.

 

With some of the biggest events planned this summer as part of Homecoming 2010, we know Shakin’ All Over will have thousands of music lovers from all over the world visiting the exhibit and remembering some of the names, faces, and music of Manitobans.

 

Shakin’ All Over will be launched at the Red River Exhibition on Sunday June 27th with a special night celebrating some great Manitoba music. Stay tuned for a complete list of performers to come.

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