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.