Saturday, August 20, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY The Director's own Randi Katz


Happy Birthday to the Director's own 
Randi Katz !


Give the Gift of LIKE on our 


Saturday, July 09, 2011

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: Photos by La V Photo


A few months ago, The Directors Showband posed for a photo shoot with La V Photo
Special thanks to Vera Varley and Gleb Galkin.



Other photos selected and effected by Randi Katz:





Sunday, June 12, 2011

The Directors Showband_The Montreal Children's ABC Ball


The Directors Showband performed for the Montreal Children's ABC Ball.
Nadia Saputo of Fandica headed the ball with the help of the Children's committee and Les 3 Producteurs.
The theme for the evening was "Diamonds and Pearls"
$ 900,000 was raised in the efforts for the Children's Hospital. 
850 attended. 

The Directors Showband gave their big band best as guests entered the outstandingly decorated room.
Ambassador to the Children's is none other than Montreal's own Nikki Yanofsky who performed her Olympic single " Believe".


The Directors continued to rock the dance floor with a newly updated repertoire of music. 


The Directors would like to thank Nadia Saputo and the entire Children's committee for providing us with the opportunity to be a part of this special event.



Sincerely,

The Directors Showband


Here is a very small snippet from the end of the night: More videos to come!



Saturday, February 05, 2011

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: IN THE NEWS


This week, February 3rd , 2011 ,The Directors Showband were featured in the Canadian Jewish News. 


Article written by Heather Solomon.

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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND - Unlike any other band in its class
The soundtrack to YOUR next event.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: on GLOBALTV/FOCUS MONTREAL for BARNEY'S VERSION


The Directors Showband were interviewed by Richard Dagenais on Global TV/Focus Montreal for their role in "Barney's Version" the movie which is still in theaters and has been nominated for an OSCAR for  "Best Make up". The film's lead actor, Paul Giamatti, recently won a Golden Globe for his role in the film.
If you haven't already seen the film, you should. Definitely worth it. Ebert gave it 3.5 stars out of 4.
To view their portion of the video, cue the slider to 15:15 after the advertisement.







 

The Directors would like to thank Richard Dagenais and everyone at Global TV/ FOCUS MONTREAL for making them feel right at home.

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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND - Unlike any other band in its class
The soundtrack to YOUR next event.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: PAUL GIAMATTI WINS GOLDEN GLOBE


Paul Giamatti wins the golden award for Best actor in a motion picture_ Comedy or musical for his role in "Barney's Version".

Congratulations to Paul Giamatti for an award winning performance! 
Thanks for the Canada and Montreal shout out!

Here's a shot from the "Barney's Version" set:


Randi Katz, Paul Giamatti and Tony Picciuto

The Directors Showband were the band cast in the pivotal wedding scene.
Go see the film, bring lots of kleenex.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: THE ANDREW CARTER MORNING SHOW on CJAD


The Directors Showband talk bagels and "Barney's Version" on CJAD's The Andrew Carter Morning Show . 
This was their second feature on CJAD in a 2 week span.

7:00  in the morning comes quick as Tony uses his bagel as a guitar pic. 
Frank's guitar never sounded so yummy.


Tony and Frank write their first original piece entitled: " We love bagels: Ode to Montreal"


Andrew Carter welcomes The Directors to the show.







The Directors Showband would like to thank everyone at CJAD for making their stay so enjoyable.

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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND - Unlike any other band in its class
The soundtrack to YOUR next event.

Sunday, January 02, 2011

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: CJAD INTERVIEW w/ ABE HEFTER


The Directors Showband were at CJAD last week on the Ric Peterson show to talk about their experience in "Barney's Version" The movie
Filling in for Ric Peterson was Abe Hefter.







The Directors Showband would like to thank Abe Hefter and CJAD for having us on the show. 

"Barney's Version" the movie is playing now in selected theaters in Montreal and Toronto and opens worldwide on January 14th, 2011.

In other news, Paul Giamatti has been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role in "Barney's Version" the movie .

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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND - Unlike any other band in its class
The soundtrack to YOUR next event.

Monday, December 27, 2010

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: Montreal wedding band gets 'Barney' close up_by Nick Patch



See below for the latest news article by Nick Patch on The Directors in Barney's version.

The Directors Showband :News Article on Barney's version


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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND - Unlike any other band in its class
The soundtrack to YOUR next event.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: CBC RADIO ONE _HOMERUN SHOW INTERVIEW on "BARNEY'S VERSION"


The Directors Showband were recently interviewed on The CBC RADIO ONE " HOMERUN SHOW" 88.5 FM.

Below you can hear part 1 and 2 of the interview with David Gutnick.







 
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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND - Unlike any other band in its class
The soundtrack to YOUR next event.

The Directors Showband_ Mordecai:The Life and Times


The Directors Showband were honored to speak about their experience in "Barney's Version" the movie at the launch of Charles Foran's new biography, Mordecai :The Life and Times.

The event was held at the Westmount Library in Victoria Hall where 350 gathered to pay tribute to the late and great Mordecai Richler.

Florence Richler, Mordecai's beloved wife and close family members attended. 
Others who spoke were: Bill Brownstein (The Gazette) and Charles Foran (Mordecai:The Life and Times) to name a few. 

Below are some photos of The Directors Performance :






The Directors Showband would like to thank The Westmount Library.


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"Barney's Version" The movie opens on December 24th in selected cities and worldwide 
on January 14, 2011.

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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND - Unlike any other band in its class
The soundtrack to YOUR next event.