Posted by Radio 2 Morning on March 9, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Starting Monday March 9th, tune in to Radio 2 Morning and Radio 2 Drive for your chance to win prize package to see Leonard Cohen in concert on May 16th at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. When you hear a song by Leonard Cohen, write down the title, the date and fill out the form on this website
Posted by Radio 2 Morning on March 2, 2009 at 08:28 AM
All this week, we're asking you who is your favourite Canadian pop diva and why? Submit your thoughts to the CBC Radio Two blog for your chance to win a Diva CD prize pack. The most creative and passionate entry will be read on R2 Morning wiht Tom Allen.
Posted by Radio 2 Morning on February 27, 2009 at 06:29 PM
Tune in Monday morning to hear an exclusive track from Leonard Cohen's upcoming CD/DVD release "Live in London".
What classic Cohen track - you'll have to listen!
Posted by Radio 2 Morning on February 25, 2009 at 01:47 PM
The Great Lake Swimmers have been peforming music for the past seven years, and on March 31st they'll release their fourth album "Lost Channels". Tune in Thursday morning for some new music from Tony Dekker and the swimmers.
We'll also feature unlikely musical duos - Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, and the harmonious playing of banjoist Jayme Stone and kora player Mansa Sissoko.
And we close the show with the 1962 recording of 'Somewhere" from the musical West Side Story, as performed by Oscar Peterson, as inspired by the sounds emanating from the New York subway:
Posted by Radio 2 Morning on February 9, 2009 at 03:49 PM
All this week Radio 2 Morning and Drive are asking you...
Which Canadian love song opens your heart?
Tom Allen and Rich Terfry will play your romantic picks this week on Radio 2 Morning (6 a.m.-10 a.m.) and Radio 2 Drive (3 p.m.-6 p.m.). You can make suggestions via the Radio 2 Blog or by calling 1-877-222-8166.
Of course Tom and Rich and the Radio 2 Blogger would like to know why you've chosen your peach of a love song. (Love songs are a dime a dozen, after all, but great ones cost a little more.)
Posted by Radio 2 Morning on February 2, 2009 at 04:36 PM
CBC Radio 2 Presents Diana Krall Quiet Nights World Tour 2009
Tune in to win an exclusive prize package to see Diana Krall in concert
Radio 2 will fly you and a friend to Vancouver to attend the May 13th concert of Diana Krall's Quiet Nights World Tour 2009!
To enter, you must tune in to Radio 2 Morning and Tonic (Monday through Sunday) beginning Monday, February 2nd.
When you hear a song by Diana Krall, write down the title of the song, the date and time you heard the song and send an e-mail to krallconcert@cbc.ca. You must provide your name, address and phone number as well as the date and time you heard the Diana Krall song for your entry to be valid.
The "Diana Krall Quiet Nights World Tour 2009" prize package includes return air fare for two to Vancouver, two nights accommodation, two tickets to the concert, and the opportunity to meet Diana Krall in person.