Long and McQuade - News and Events

Win the Ultimate Rush Experience!

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:35:30 EDT

Fill out a ballot at your local Long amp McQuade location between June 1st and 30th for your chance to win A grand prize of a pair of tickets and meet n greet passes for the Rush concert in select cities 10 runner-up prizes of the new Rush album Clockwork Angels and the DVD Live in Cleveland For tour info visit www rush com Grand prizes available to be won A pairs of tickets and meet n greet passes for Rush concerts in these cities - Edmonton Sept 30 12 - Rexall Place Saskatoon Sept 28 12 - Credit Union Centre Winnipeg Sept 26 12 - MTS Centre Toronto Oct 14 12 - Air Canada Centre Contest runs June 1 to 30 2012 One entry per person Transportation to and from the concert is the winner rsquo s responsibility

Piano/Keyboard Workshop with Robi Botos - Toronto, ON

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:01:33 EDT

Classic Strat, New Horizons: FREE Clinic! - St. John's, NL

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:24:58 EDT

Long amp McQuade and Roland Canada are proud to introduce the latest V-Guitar products during an interactive in-store appearance by Dan Doiron Dan will be available to demonstrate and answer any questions on the latest V-Guitar products including the Fender quot Powered by Roland quot G-5 VG-Stratocaster GR-55 Guitar Bass COSM Super Processor GC-1 Roland-ready Stratocaster and more Experience the continuing evolution of the electric guitar and bass as musical instruments Discover how to excite audiences using totally new guitar and bass tones Learn how to use technology to expand your creative potential Don t miss it

In-Store Event with Gordie Johnson - Stratford, ON

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:11:43 EDT

Gordie Johnson and his new blues-dub outfit Sit Down Servant are in town for a concert at Backstage Bar and Grill in the evening - but before the show Gordie will be stopping by the Stratford Long amp McQuade store for an intimate meet n greet and performance Be sure to catch both

Summer Music Programs - Winnipeg, MB

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:59 EDT

The Winnipeg location is pleased to be offering a wide variety of private and group classes throughout the summer For more information and to register for lessons classes please contact the lesson centre by email or at 204-284-5180

Group Classes - Richmond, BC

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:47:12 EDT

The Richmond location is pleased to be offering a wide variety of group classes on Guitar Drums Keyboard Theory and quot Music Street quot for 3-5 year olds For information on Drum ALL AGES and Guitar 9-16 camps please click here For information on Music Street 3-5 Keyboard 7-12 and Theory camps please click here For information on Brass or Woodwind Ensemble 10-17 and Jazz Ensemble 13-17 camps please click here For information on Beginner Violin 9-14 and String Ensemble 10 camps please click here For informaion on Voice and Glee under 12 and 12 camps please click here For information on Rock Skool 10 please click here For information on Adult Keyboard Guitar and Jam classes 18 please click here

Summer Camps - North York, ON

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:08:22 EDT

SUMMER Rock Skool with Zach Sutton This is an opportunity for aspiring musicians to learn what it takes to play in a band and have fun playing the music we all know and love Monday July 9 - Saturday July 14 2012 M-F 1-3pm S 4-6pm nbsp VocalGleezz with Courtney Quebec A perfect program for aspiring vocalists to try new vocal techniques work on tone production learn microphone technique and have some fun in a group setting Monday July 9 - Saturday July 14 2012 M-F 6 30pm to 8 30pm S 3-5pm nbsp Summer FiddleMania with Rebecca Sancton This class is designed for the violinist who wants to have some fun learning fiddle music Saturdays in July 7th-28th 2-3pm Contact the lesson centre by email or at 416-514-1109 for more information and to register

Spring Into Summer Island Sale! - Nanaimo and Courtenay, BC

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:22:44 EDT

Join us at TWO of our Vancouver Island locations on Saturday May 26 for the first ever Spring Into Summer Island Sale Participating Locations Long amp McQuade Courtenay 1170 Cliffe Avenue 250 334 4885 courtenay long-mcquade com Long amp McQuade Nanaimo 620 Comox Road 250 716 7261 nanaimo long-mcquade com Enjoy great deals in all departments and 10 off all in-stock print music DVDs and books special financing on select clearance items live entertainment free refreshments Contact the local store for all of the exciting details

Win With Tedeschi Trucks! - Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:01:11 EDT

Enter at participating Long amp McQuade locations for your chance to win the ultimate Tedeschi Trucks Band prize pack including 1 of 5 pairs of tickets to see Tedeschi Trucks Band in concert 1 of 5 copies of the new live CD Everybody s Talkin 1 grand prize of an Epiphone SG Special Participating cities concerts are June 19 at The Centre for Performing Arts Vancouver enter at any lower mainland Long amp McQuade location June 21 at Jack Singer Hall Calgary enter at any Calgary Long amp McQuade location June 22 at Jubilee Auditorium Edmonton enter at any Edmonton Long amp McQuade location Contest closes Sunday June 10 2012 1 ballot per person Winners will be notified by phone or email Transportation to and from the venue is the winner s responsibility

Win with Kim! - All Locations

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:56:26 EDT

The new Traynor YGL2 is a professional all-tube guitar combo that draws on the rich tradition of Traynor guitar amplifiers and combines the best of vintage design with modern principles manufacturing techniques and technology Check out Kim Mitchell s review of the awesome new YGL2 and you could win one for yourself Watch the video here and tell us which of his hit songs he plays Email the answer along with your full name phone number and postal code for your chance to win Contest closes June 30 2012 at 11 59pm One entry per person