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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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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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.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The Directors Showband



Photo credits: www.lavphoto.com

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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.



Friday, November 26, 2010

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND AT LA FONDATION DES AMIS DE MASSIMO


The Directors Showband were honored to aid in helping to raise funds for  
La Fondation des Amis de Massimo
Many children are diagnosed with autism and it is events like these that raise awareness and bring us one step closer to finding a cure.

The event was held at the Embassy Plaza in Laval.  
Lighting, sound and audio visual was provided by SES_Special Events Services.

Here are some highlights from The Directors Performance.



 
The Directors would like to thank the board of La fondation des Amis de Massimo. 
It was a great honor and privilege to be able to do out part in this worthy cause.

sincerely,

The Directors Showband

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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.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

The Directors Showband:"Barney's Version" North American Premiere at TIFF


Sunday September 12th, was the North American premiere for "Barney's Version" . The film adaptation of Mordechai Richler's final novel.
Tony and Randi of The Directors Showband attended this exclusive event. 


 (Richard J Lewis (Director), Randi , Tony)

The film is really well filmed and the screenplay, so well written by Montrealer Michael Konyves,  embodies every emotion that one can feel during a two hour period. 
Paul Giamatti is definitely deserving of an Oscar for his performance as "Barney Panofsky". 



In fact, the entire cast is supremely chosen, they all enhance the novel's characters. And yes, The Directors Showband do appear in several scenes midway through the film. 


The V.I.P. After Party was hosted by Entertainment Tonight Canada


"Barney's Version" is set to open the Vancouver film festival and the Hampton film festival and will then make it's way onto the big screen courtesy of  Sony Pictures Classics (U.S.) and Serendipity Point Films (Canada) . No exact release date has been confirmed. We will keep you informed!

Here is an article written by Mike Cohen of the Montreal Suburban featuring their red carpet experience.



The Directors Showband


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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.

Friday, September 10, 2010

2010 Promies


Randi Katz of The Directors Showband has been nominated for the 2010 Promontreal young entrepreneur award. 

For more on this, click here: The Promies 2010

Congratulations Randi and thanks to all of our supporters !

Sincerely,

The Directors Showband


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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: Barney's Version _The Movie

" Barney's Version" The movie will be premiering at the Venice Film Festival on Friday, September 10th, 2010 and is in the running for the prestigious Golden Lion Award. 


"Barney's Version" will have its North American red carpet premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on September 12th, 2010. Randi and Tony of the Directors have been invited to join in on the highly anticipated screening and after mingling festivities.

In other news, the film which is directed by Richard J Lewis and produced by Robert Lantos, starring Dustin Hoffman, Paul Giamatti,  Minnie Driver, Scott Speedman, Rachel Lefevre and host of top name actors has been acquired by Sony Classics for U.S. Distribution.

The Directors Showband are honored to have been cast in this highly anticipated film and wish 
" Barney's Version" a much deserved mazel tov!

sincerely,

The Directors Showband

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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, June 28, 2010

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: Lloyd and Jenn

Lloyd and Jenn were wed at the beautiful Chateau Vaudreuil.
Blessed with a beautiful May evening, the couple, with the help of wedding planner Bunny Adler, planned out their evening in style.

Stunning candlelit tables were the focal point and a warm atmosphere filled the room.

Lloyd and Jenn were in wedded bliss as they stood for the first time as husband and wife.

The Directors Showband performed the hora and entertained the crowd till the wee hours of the morning. 
Lloyd and Jenn basked in the glory of their celebration.

The Directors would like to thank Lloyd, Jenn and Bunny for a most memorable evening.

Sincerely,

The Directors Showband

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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: Maimonides 100th Anniversary

The Directors Showband have been busy entertaining Montreal.
In May, The Directors were chosen to perform at the Maimonides 100th Anniversary.

The Jewish Community came out to honor the last 100 presidents.



Produced by Jason Katz (Atmosphere Communications and Events) and the Maimonides Committee, it was an unforgettable evening for all.

Mc for the night was CJAD's Andrew Carter . 



From left to right:  Andrew Carter( CJAD) Randi( The Directors) and Tony  (The Directors).

Special Feature for that night only was Montreal teen singing Sensation "Nikki Yanofsky" .


For those of you who don't know, here's a little trivia, Nikki Yanofsky got her start while singing with her father's band at the Maimonides Battle of The Bands in 2005 which happens ever year at Metropolis. The Monies raised goes towards the Suite Dreams campaign - a capital renovation project to refurbish all of the resident living spaces

That night, Nikki was presented with her first gold plated album. ( Presumably the first of many ...)
Good Luck, Nikki!




Ofcourse no celebration is complete without some live entertainment that keeps the crowd moving and grooving from the very beginning of the night until the last person leaves.  Montreal's most sought after Showband graced the stage with a sweet dinner set and high intensity dance set.

Needless to say that there was no shortage of FINE entertainment. 



It seemed everyone was enjoying themselves....



NOTE: ALL PHOTOS FOR MAIMONIDES CENTENNIEL ANNIVERSARY WERE TAKEN BY HOWARD KAY.
If you would like to see more great photos from this event, go to www.howardkay.ca

The Directors would like to thank Atmosphere Communications and Events, the Maimonides event Committee and the Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue.
Without all who participated on this event, it could not have been the success that it was.

Sincerely,

The Directors Showband
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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.