That’s right - the legendary Cashbox Magazine, dating back to its conception in the United States in 1948 is finally here in Canada. Known for ‘Charting’ record releases and coining the phrase ‘With a Bullet’ Cash Box Magazine saw a change in 2006 when a group of musicians salvaged the retiring magazine from its original owners. Cashbox Magazine is now one of the largest internet music websites with listeners and contributors worldwide. We at CashBox Canada are proud to be part of this growing musical family. Allow me introduce ourselves, we are as you are, lovers of music as well as participants in the Entertainment Industry.
BILL DELINGAT C.E.O who heads up “the Beat” of Cashbox Canada, graduated from the Ontario College of Percussion in the 60’s when music and fashion ruled. After playing in numerous groups in Canada and abroad, Bill went on to work as the Entertainment Director in some of the biggest nightclubs and live theatres in Canada:
Klub Dominos: Canada’s first New Wave and Punk club.
Spectrum Nightclub:
On it’s opening in the 80’s as one of the Big 4 dance clubs with a capacity of over 1500 with a high tech light show.
La Cage Dinner Theatre:
Located in the heart of the downtown theatre district, “An Evening at La Cage” was based loosely on the film of the same name and a Las Vegas concept – it was noted as one of the longest running dinner theatre shows in Canada, only beat by the never ending run of ‘Mouse Trap.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven
This is where Bill Delingat and Sandy Graham first teamed up. Next up to bat replacing the La Cage run was a story based on “The day the Music Died” featuring live impressions of The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, along with a young Elvis and a beautiful Marilyn Monroe. Audiences embraced this musical trip down memory lane until the curtain was finally closed by the expansion of the flagship location of the Hard Rock Café Toronto.
Tropicana Dinner Theatre: The first of its kind to bring authentic Cuban dance and music troupes direct from the famous Tropicana Havana Show, Cuba.
Independent Concert Productions:
Having been a Tour Director for Galeforce Dance for ICP Bill recently has joined back with the company to assist in their newest production “Echoes of Ireland” written by the legendary Frank McCourt of Angela’s Ashes Fame and featuring the music and dance of the International Production “Magic of Ireland”.
Lastly, to add to his list of achievements Bill works at Metro Toronto Convention Centre for one of the largest Event Security Company Target Security, a premier supplier of event security staff, boasting an amazing list of clients from Ex Presidents to Concert Promoters. Target was the official security for “Canadian Idol” as well as “You Think You Can Dance” and has supplied a safe and secure environment for fans attending the “Popes Historic Visit” to the International Auto Show to name a few.
Bill Delingat is pleased now to add to his list Cashbox Canada - let the music begin!
SANDY GRAHAM C.O.O. and the heartbeat of Cashbox Canada has been a mainstay in the Canadian Entertainment Industry for over 25 years. With a diversified history in this field, Sandy has been a prominent Music Director in Montreal, Quebec with Standard Broadcasting (CJFM 96) and CFCF Radio & Television Sandy then became the Eastern Promotional Manager for RCA Records (BMG) then she moved to Toronto, Ontario to become Editor for the Music Industry Magazine, Record Week, working alongside Hot Toronto’s Joey Cee, journalist Bruce Kirkland, Music Historian Marty Melhuish and The Record’s David Farrell. She was also hired as a Choreographer and Music Consultant for Atlantis Films (Robocop, Maniac Mansions, working for David Chase of The Sopranos – pilot project “Almost Grown”) She was chosen as the Choreographer for the first half time show ever at SKYDOME. Sandy met Bill Delingat while touring with British Invasion Legends Gerry & The Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer of the Dakotas and Terry Sylvester of The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Hollies fame. Bill contracted her on as “Promotion Director” for the smash hit legends show, Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven, spending many years together enjoying the success of a hit show. On the closing of Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven, Sandy opened her own company and began a career as a Event Producer for such clients as the 1050 CHUM New Year’s Eve Gala and Canada Day Celebrations, theatre moguls Mirvish Productions, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Genie Awards, The Dora Mava Moore Awards to name a few. Sandy also owned and operated her own nightclubs, the successful the 50’s dance club Route 66 and Toronto’s historical music venue, The Horseshoe Tavern.
Sandy currently operates a music publishing company with her brother, singer/songwriter Don Graham (who had a Pick Hit in Cashbox on the Kapp label in 1971 !) and works collectively with Don and one of his writing partners, Canada’s own Bobby Curtola, whom Sandy continues to be heavily involved with. Sandy also produces the successful yearly event, The Beach Celtic Festival (www.thecelticfestival.com) which has fast become a Toronto tradition in Kew Gardens in The Beach. She is currently in the process of writing her ancestral Scottish history in “My Roots Are Showing” to be released next year in Canada and Scotland.
Sandy is a Senior Juror with FACTOR, (www.factor.ca) and is a member of SOCAN (www.socan.com) as well as a credited Choreographer and a diversified Musicologist.
Sandy Graham is excited and enthusiastic to be teamed up again with Bill Delingat. With their wealth of experience and knowledge, along with the industry leaders they have connected with and nurtured over the years, these two music professionals are confident that CASHBOX CANADA will be the trailblazer for the future of the Canadian Music Scene for many years to come.
What can you expect to see in Cashbox Canada in the Months to Come!!
We will bring you the latest in:
Music News and Concert Reviews
Cashbox Radio Canada from coast to coast the stations that have it all
Weekly Charts
Fun and concert photos
Canadian Entertainment and event news –sometimes not what the stars want you to hear!
Swag and great giveaways
Contest and concert tickets
Theatrical news and up and coming Canadian stage & music productions
Bienvenue a toutes les Francophones du Canada ! Chaque semaine
Il y a des contes et des traductions du Québec et le reste du Canada
We have a team of top writers, producers and artists that will be bringing you stories from our feature “Backstage Pass” section to up and coming bands you may not know but you will meet them first, here on Cashbox Canada and Cashbox Magazine.
Get ready to rock and enjoy the ride as we bring you the best of Canada’s talent here at Cashbox Canada. Thanks for joining us and as Paula Abdul says ‘It’s all about the Music’.
Coming Soon!
Meet the Cashbox Canada Team!
Let us introduce you to our team in Canada – The True North Strong & Free!!
Movers and Shakers in the Canadian Music Scene!
Stories from industry icons that are shaping the new music biz!!
Canadian Musical Productions!
A regular feature showing Canadian theatre productions at their best!!
Backstage Pass!
Stories written by the true legends of the Canadian Music scene with tales from “The Road”!!
Sex and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the Canadian Music Scene!
