Thursday April 29th, 2010 (2:20pm)
Crucial Blog Entry #60
HOT DOCS FESTIVAL Kicks-off in Toronto today April 29th, 2010
The world's largest Documentary Film Festival kicks-off today with the World Premiere of RUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE featuring the home-grown Power Trio of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson & Neil Peart.
The movie spans a stellar and still Rocking 40 year career wrapped up in a 2 hour movie by Scott Macfadyen & Sam Dunn, the go-to guys for Rock & Roll Documentaries with major successes with IRON MAIDEN: FLIGHT 666 & FUBAR.
HOT DOCS features 170+ films and audience attendance that shatters records every year. It is the largest non-fiction film festival of its kind in the world and was the launching pad for Academy Award winning Documentaries MAN ON WIRE and THE COVE.
There are some Crucial Docs to be had over the next 10 days in Toronto.
Keep It Crucial.
Paul Benoit
Crucial Correspondent
www.crucialmatters.com
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
DANIEL SULLIVAN: THE STAGE-INVADER WHO ATTACKED OASIS Sentenced to Conditional 12 Month sentennce .
Wednesday April 21st, 2010 (4:20pm)
Crucial Blog Entry #59
DANIEL SULLIVAN: THE STAGE-INVADER WHO ATTACKED OASIS Sentenced to Conditional 12 Month sentence--Gets off easy.
Today in Toronto, Daniel Sullivan, the 48 year old married father of three boys was sentenced to 12 Months of Home Arrest for his stupid and brutal attack on Noel Gallagher of Oasis during their performance at the 2008 Toronto VirginFestival.
Mr. Sullivan was described as the "Quintessential 1st Offender" perhaps seeking his 15 minutes of fame by Judge Schneider who imposed the lenient sentence despite saying several times that this crime "warrants imprisonment."
The Crown Attorney's Office was clearly frustrated as they were seeking a Prison Sentence of between 6 to 9 months for this brutal attack that injured NOEL GALLAGHER quite seriously, breaking several of his ribs, forcing the cancellation of important Tour dates both in North American and in Europe, and side-lined the band when they were trying to capitalize on the release of a new album.
Momentum was lost, NOEL GALLAGHER was forced into a painful recovery and physiotherapy, and the band eventually broke-up most likely due to all the stress and pressure created by this situation.
Daniel Sullivan must not possess weapons, must have no contact with Noel Gallagher, refrain from alcohol and can only leave his residence for work, medical and dental appointments for the next 12 months.
The only words uttered by Daniel Sullivan today in court was "I would like to apologize to Noel Gallagher, his family and to this Court."
When contacted by CRUCIAL MATTERS this afternoon, NOEL GALLAGHER's representative was clearly upset and said that "Justice had not been done. Not only did this fuck ruin a North American Tour after years of working on a new album, but the JOHN LENNON effect of this incident is felt daily by Noel and his family. Street Justice would have been much more effective"
Paul Benoit
Crucial Correspondent
www.crucialmatters.com
Crucial Blog Entry #59
DANIEL SULLIVAN: THE STAGE-INVADER WHO ATTACKED OASIS Sentenced to Conditional 12 Month sentence--Gets off easy.
Today in Toronto, Daniel Sullivan, the 48 year old married father of three boys was sentenced to 12 Months of Home Arrest for his stupid and brutal attack on Noel Gallagher of Oasis during their performance at the 2008 Toronto VirginFestival.
Mr. Sullivan was described as the "Quintessential 1st Offender" perhaps seeking his 15 minutes of fame by Judge Schneider who imposed the lenient sentence despite saying several times that this crime "warrants imprisonment."
The Crown Attorney's Office was clearly frustrated as they were seeking a Prison Sentence of between 6 to 9 months for this brutal attack that injured NOEL GALLAGHER quite seriously, breaking several of his ribs, forcing the cancellation of important Tour dates both in North American and in Europe, and side-lined the band when they were trying to capitalize on the release of a new album.
Momentum was lost, NOEL GALLAGHER was forced into a painful recovery and physiotherapy, and the band eventually broke-up most likely due to all the stress and pressure created by this situation.
Daniel Sullivan must not possess weapons, must have no contact with Noel Gallagher, refrain from alcohol and can only leave his residence for work, medical and dental appointments for the next 12 months.
The only words uttered by Daniel Sullivan today in court was "I would like to apologize to Noel Gallagher, his family and to this Court."
When contacted by CRUCIAL MATTERS this afternoon, NOEL GALLAGHER's representative was clearly upset and said that "Justice had not been done. Not only did this fuck ruin a North American Tour after years of working on a new album, but the JOHN LENNON effect of this incident is felt daily by Noel and his family. Street Justice would have been much more effective"
Paul Benoit
Crucial Correspondent
www.crucialmatters.com
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Michael Franti & Spearheads NEW MUSIC is SOOOO CRUCIAL!!!
Wednesday April 7th, 2010
CRUCIAL BLOG Entry # 58
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEADS new Music is SOOOO CRUCIAL!!
Heh Crucial Matters readers.
I had the wonderful opportunity & privilege to listen to the NEW SPEARHEAD tracks last week in Vancouver with Michael Franti & Jay "Boogie" Bowman of SPEARHEAD, where they were Opening for John Mayer's Battle Studies Tour.
Not only is this some of the best high-energy, positive and danceable music I have ever listened to, but I think that this new music will solidify MICHAEL FRANTI AS THE BOB MARLEY OF OUR GENERATION, bringing posive change through music, love, and hope.
This new Spearhead music is going to launch them into the stratosphere and nobody deserves it more than Michael Franti!!! :) www.michaelfranti.com
this new music will be dropping most likely before June1st, 2010.
Keep It Crucial y'all.
Paul Benoit
Crucial Correspondent / Producer
CRUCIAL MATTERS
www.crucialmatters.com
CRUCIAL BLOG Entry # 58
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEADS new Music is SOOOO CRUCIAL!!
Heh Crucial Matters readers.
I had the wonderful opportunity & privilege to listen to the NEW SPEARHEAD tracks last week in Vancouver with Michael Franti & Jay "Boogie" Bowman of SPEARHEAD, where they were Opening for John Mayer's Battle Studies Tour.
Not only is this some of the best high-energy, positive and danceable music I have ever listened to, but I think that this new music will solidify MICHAEL FRANTI AS THE BOB MARLEY OF OUR GENERATION, bringing posive change through music, love, and hope.
This new Spearhead music is going to launch them into the stratosphere and nobody deserves it more than Michael Franti!!! :) www.michaelfranti.com
this new music will be dropping most likely before June1st, 2010.
Keep It Crucial y'all.
Paul Benoit
Crucial Correspondent / Producer
CRUCIAL MATTERS
www.crucialmatters.com
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