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		<title><![CDATA[The Rankin Family Message Board - All Forums]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Love the new look!]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:20:42 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi.  I was just checking out the Jeff Parry Promotions page:
It's been updated with Rankin information and an awesome pic of the Rankins!
Check it out:
http://jeffparrypromotions.com/jpinforma.../index.htm
Thanks Jeff Parry.  Now that's what I was talking about!  LOL!
I LOVE the new pic!
Can't wait for the TV show, new CD and concert!  
Jules]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi.  I was just checking out the Jeff Parry Promotions page:
It's been updated with Rankin information and an awesome pic of the Rankins!
Check it out:
http://jeffparrypromotions.com/jpinforma.../index.htm
Thanks Jeff Parry.  Now that's what I was talking about!  LOL!
I LOVE the new pic!
Can't wait for the TV show, new CD and concert!  
Jules]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Article on Reunion Part 2]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=186</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:55:08 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Cape Breton Post
November 28, 2008

The Rankin Family reunion — part two 

LAURA JEAN GRANT 
The Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — The Rankin Family are reuniting once again.

Just two years since the beloved musical group from Mabou got back together for a special reunion tour, the four Rankin siblings are joining forces once more.

According to a release from the group’s publicist, no one is more surprised about the turn of events than The Rankin Family themselves. Their 2007 reunion tour was intended to be a one-time event but given its success, Raylene, Jimmy, Cookie and Heather decided to go back into the recording studio and hit the road together again in 2009.
Their 21-date cross-country tour will begin in Penticton, B.C., Feb. 4 and closes out with two dates in Nova Scotia — at Centre 200 in Sydney, Feb. 27 and the Metro Centre in Halifax, Feb. 28. Tickets for the show in Sydney will go on sale Dec. 5.

The February tour will feature the Rankins performing their classic hits along with new material from their forthcoming CD “These Are The Moments.” Anchored by remixed versions of Rankin Family favourites “Rise Again” and “Fare Thee Well Love,” the new album is being described as “a brilliant collection of songs, some new, some time honoured, that could not have found a more perfect time to be embraced.” The first single “Breathe Dream Pray Love” will be released to radio in the new year.

In addition, a television Rankin Family reunion special will be broadcast on CTV, Dec. 12.

The Rankin Family first began performing together in the late 1980s and during the next decade sold more than two million albums and toured around the globe. They won numerous East Coast Music and Juno awards before disbanding in 1999. The fifth member of the original group, John Morris Rankin, died in a motor vehicle accident in 2000.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cape Breton Post
November 28, 2008

The Rankin Family reunion — part two 

LAURA JEAN GRANT 
The Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — The Rankin Family are reuniting once again.

Just two years since the beloved musical group from Mabou got back together for a special reunion tour, the four Rankin siblings are joining forces once more.

According to a release from the group’s publicist, no one is more surprised about the turn of events than The Rankin Family themselves. Their 2007 reunion tour was intended to be a one-time event but given its success, Raylene, Jimmy, Cookie and Heather decided to go back into the recording studio and hit the road together again in 2009.
Their 21-date cross-country tour will begin in Penticton, B.C., Feb. 4 and closes out with two dates in Nova Scotia — at Centre 200 in Sydney, Feb. 27 and the Metro Centre in Halifax, Feb. 28. Tickets for the show in Sydney will go on sale Dec. 5.

The February tour will feature the Rankins performing their classic hits along with new material from their forthcoming CD “These Are The Moments.” Anchored by remixed versions of Rankin Family favourites “Rise Again” and “Fare Thee Well Love,” the new album is being described as “a brilliant collection of songs, some new, some time honoured, that could not have found a more perfect time to be embraced.” The first single “Breathe Dream Pray Love” will be released to radio in the new year.

In addition, a television Rankin Family reunion special will be broadcast on CTV, Dec. 12.

The Rankin Family first began performing together in the late 1980s and during the next decade sold more than two million albums and toured around the globe. They won numerous East Coast Music and Juno awards before disbanding in 1999. The fifth member of the original group, John Morris Rankin, died in a motor vehicle accident in 2000.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[RANKIN FAMILY REUNION SPECIAL]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=185</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:35:23 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[YES...FINALLY!!!!

The Rankin Family Reunion Special will air on CTV on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 8 pm.

Happy feelings]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[YES...FINALLY!!!!

The Rankin Family Reunion Special will air on CTV on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 8 pm.

Happy feelings]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rankin Sisters Xmas special re-airing on Bravo TV Canada in December]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=184</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:19:48 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bravo TV Canada
http://www.bravo.ca/

The Rankin Sisters - Home for Christmas (E) 2005

Raylene, Cookie and Heather Rankin return to their Nova Scotia hometown of Mabou to perform traditional and Celtic holiday carols with the Ceilidhians and the Cheticamp Children's Choir. Narrated by author Alistair MacLeod.

December 20th - 8pm ET
December 21st - 6pm ET]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bravo TV Canada
http://www.bravo.ca/

The Rankin Sisters - Home for Christmas (E) 2005

Raylene, Cookie and Heather Rankin return to their Nova Scotia hometown of Mabou to perform traditional and Celtic holiday carols with the Ceilidhians and the Cheticamp Children's Choir. Narrated by author Alistair MacLeod.

December 20th - 8pm ET
December 21st - 6pm ET]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celtic Soul The Life and Music of John Allan Cameron Bravo TV Canada Dec 11]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=183</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:18:45 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bravo TV Canada
http://www.bravo.ca/


Celtic Soul The Life and Music of John Allan Cameron (E) 2006
An one-hour documentary celebrating the life and musical achievements of the Celtic music trailblazer. Features interviews with Rita MacNeil, Jimmy Rankin, Ashley MacIssac and Natalie MacMaster


December 11th - 11am ET]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bravo TV Canada
http://www.bravo.ca/


Celtic Soul The Life and Music of John Allan Cameron (E) 2006
An one-hour documentary celebrating the life and musical achievements of the Celtic music trailblazer. Features interviews with Rita MacNeil, Jimmy Rankin, Ashley MacIssac and Natalie MacMaster


December 11th - 11am ET]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Molly Rankin featured on CBC Radio One's Atlantic Airwaves Sat Nov 22]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:37:41 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[CBC RADIO ONE - Listen online via the websites below

Atlantic Airwaves, today at 5:05 p.m. (AT) Hear Rawlins Cross’s new release Anthology. Listeners will also hear a concert from Molly Rankin recorded at Glace Bay’s Savoy Theatre. 
http://www.cbc.ca/atlanticairwaves/ 

Other shows of interest:

All The Best, Sunday at 4 p.m. Shauntay Grant presents two concerts. The first features fiddle player Gillian Boucher recorded at Celtic Colours Festival. The second concert is from the Music Creator Series held in CBC Halifax’s Studio H featuring guitar player and vocalist Andrew White performing with harmonica player Brendan Power.
http://www.cbc.ca/allthebest/


Upcoming Atlantic Airwaves Featured Concerts

Gordie Sampson in concert from The Savoy Theater in Glace Bay - Concert for Saturday November 29, 2008 
Gillian Boucher in concert from the 2008 Celtic Colours Festival - Concert for Saturday December 6, 2008 
"New Kind Of Light" Christmas concert featuring Meaghan Smith, Jill Barber & Rose Cousins - Concert for Saturday December 20, 2008,]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[CBC RADIO ONE - Listen online via the websites below

Atlantic Airwaves, today at 5:05 p.m. (AT) Hear Rawlins Cross’s new release Anthology. Listeners will also hear a concert from Molly Rankin recorded at Glace Bay’s Savoy Theatre. 
http://www.cbc.ca/atlanticairwaves/ 

Other shows of interest:

All The Best, Sunday at 4 p.m. Shauntay Grant presents two concerts. The first features fiddle player Gillian Boucher recorded at Celtic Colours Festival. The second concert is from the Music Creator Series held in CBC Halifax’s Studio H featuring guitar player and vocalist Andrew White performing with harmonica player Brendan Power.
http://www.cbc.ca/allthebest/


Upcoming Atlantic Airwaves Featured Concerts

Gordie Sampson in concert from The Savoy Theater in Glace Bay - Concert for Saturday November 29, 2008 
Gillian Boucher in concert from the 2008 Celtic Colours Festival - Concert for Saturday December 6, 2008 
"New Kind Of Light" Christmas concert featuring Meaghan Smith, Jill Barber & Rose Cousins - Concert for Saturday December 20, 2008,]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[IWK Ceilidh for the Kids - featuring Jimmy and Raylene]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=181</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:09:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[IWK Ceilidh for the Kids benefit concert series

Wednesday, November 26
Halifax, NS
Bella Rose Arts Centre
283 Thomas Raddall Drive
IWK Ceilidh for the Kids concert series, hosted by Premier Rodney MacDonald featuring Raylene Rankin, Dave MacIsaac, Troy MacGillivray, Kinnon Beaton, Brian Doherty, John Gracie
tickets &#36;15, available at the venue or by calling (902) 457-3239 or visiting their website http://www.bellaroseartscentre.com 


Friday, November 28
New Glasgow, NS
North Nova Education Centre
343 Park Street
IWK Ceilidh for the Kids concert series, hosted by Premier Rodney MacDonald featuring Jimmy Rankin and other guests
Tickets &#36;15, available at the venue or by calling (902) 755-8180]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[IWK Ceilidh for the Kids benefit concert series

Wednesday, November 26
Halifax, NS
Bella Rose Arts Centre
283 Thomas Raddall Drive
IWK Ceilidh for the Kids concert series, hosted by Premier Rodney MacDonald featuring Raylene Rankin, Dave MacIsaac, Troy MacGillivray, Kinnon Beaton, Brian Doherty, John Gracie
tickets &#36;15, available at the venue or by calling (902) 457-3239 or visiting their website http://www.bellaroseartscentre.com 


Friday, November 28
New Glasgow, NS
North Nova Education Centre
343 Park Street
IWK Ceilidh for the Kids concert series, hosted by Premier Rodney MacDonald featuring Jimmy Rankin and other guests
Tickets &#36;15, available at the venue or by calling (902) 755-8180]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jimmy Rankin performing in Halifax Nov 25-26]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=180</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:32:25 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Here's advance notice that we've just confirmed Jimmy Rankin for Tuesday, November 25th and Wednesday, November 26th at the Carleton (1685 Argyle Street) in Halifax. These shows will be announced to the general public on Thursday so take advantage of the heads up and get your tickets now. Tickets are &#36;30 + taxes in advance, &#36;35 day of show...

Tickets are available by phoning the Carleton (with your credit card at the ready) at 902-422-6335 or you can drop in and pick them up at 1685 Argyle Street. Preferred seating comes with dinner reservations. It'll be a fun night out. Shows start at 9 PM]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's advance notice that we've just confirmed Jimmy Rankin for Tuesday, November 25th and Wednesday, November 26th at the Carleton (1685 Argyle Street) in Halifax. These shows will be announced to the general public on Thursday so take advantage of the heads up and get your tickets now. Tickets are &#36;30 + taxes in advance, &#36;35 day of show...

Tickets are available by phoning the Carleton (with your credit card at the ready) at 902-422-6335 or you can drop in and pick them up at 1685 Argyle Street. Preferred seating comes with dinner reservations. It'll be a fun night out. Shows start at 9 PM]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Rankin Recording in early 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=179</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:11:56 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This just out of Halifax...
Jimmy was featured on FX101.9 this evening and was asked about upcoming Rankin Family projects.
In addition to tour dates in January and February 2009, The Rankins will be releasing a new recording in early January as well.
They spent time recording in Toronto this past summer.  
When asked when the TV special would air, Jimmy said he hadn't heard about a date yet (Hopefully soon).
So BIG stuff is happening in 2009!  Which, BTW, will mark 20 years in the music biz for the Rankin Family!
Wow.  
And WooHoo! and Yay!:D]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This just out of Halifax...
Jimmy was featured on FX101.9 this evening and was asked about upcoming Rankin Family projects.
In addition to tour dates in January and February 2009, The Rankins will be releasing a new recording in early January as well.
They spent time recording in Toronto this past summer.  
When asked when the TV special would air, Jimmy said he hadn't heard about a date yet (Hopefully soon).
So BIG stuff is happening in 2009!  Which, BTW, will mark 20 years in the music biz for the Rankin Family!
Wow.  
And WooHoo! and Yay!:D]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jimmy on FX 101.9 Oct 18-19]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=178</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:16:06 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jimmy Rankin is up next on Maritime Centre Stage. This weekend with guitar in hand, Jimmy entertains us with 3 acoustic tunes and a good chat about country rocks...PLUS...BIG NEWS about the Rankin Family!!!


Tune into FX 101.9 (Halifax) October 18th at 11pm or October 19th at 6pm. *All times Atlantic*


You can listen online at http://www.fx1019.ca


Cheers,


Kimberley]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jimmy Rankin is up next on Maritime Centre Stage. This weekend with guitar in hand, Jimmy entertains us with 3 acoustic tunes and a good chat about country rocks...PLUS...BIG NEWS about the Rankin Family!!!


Tune into FX 101.9 (Halifax) October 18th at 11pm or October 19th at 6pm. *All times Atlantic*


You can listen online at http://www.fx1019.ca


Cheers,


Kimberley]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jimmy Rankin on CMT's The Dakota Sessions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=177</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:34:11 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi.  Did anyone happen to catch Jimmy Rankin on The Dakota Sessions on Friday night?  These sessions are being aired on CMT on Friday nights from 6 to 7 pm ET. They are filmed at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto and feature several bands and soloists.
Jimmy's acoustic set was excellent. I liked the way it was filmed (very cool set and visual effects) and he sounded amazing.  Hopefully his session will be shown again.
Here is the website:  http://www.cmt.ca/Programs/ProgramItem.aspx?prog_id=45
Be sure to check it out.

Cheers!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi.  Did anyone happen to catch Jimmy Rankin on The Dakota Sessions on Friday night?  These sessions are being aired on CMT on Friday nights from 6 to 7 pm ET. They are filmed at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto and feature several bands and soloists.
Jimmy's acoustic set was excellent. I liked the way it was filmed (very cool set and visual effects) and he sounded amazing.  Hopefully his session will be shown again.
Here is the website:  http://www.cmt.ca/Programs/ProgramItem.aspx?prog_id=45
Be sure to check it out.

Cheers!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jimmys' forum]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=176</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:03:45 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello Rankin fans, hope all is well.
Jimmy Rankins' forum has been down for quite some time. Does anyone know the skinny on that? At first I thought maybe they were doing maintenance on the site but it's been forever.
What a shame cuz his original board was so cool.


Peas]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello Rankin fans, hope all is well.
Jimmy Rankins' forum has been down for quite some time. Does anyone know the skinny on that? At first I thought maybe they were doing maintenance on the site but it's been forever.
What a shame cuz his original board was so cool.


Peas]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rankin, Church &amp; Crowe release CD in August 2008]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=175</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:25:59 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Just checking out the R,C & C site and the news is that their recording will be released in August (next month!).

For more info click on this link where you will find the track listing and a song sample:
http://www.rankinchurchcrowe.com/music.php

It is called "Live at Alderney Landing".

Cheers!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just checking out the R,C & C site and the news is that their recording will be released in August (next month!).

For more info click on this link where you will find the track listing and a song sample:
http://www.rankinchurchcrowe.com/music.php

It is called "Live at Alderney Landing".

Cheers!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Raylene Rankin performing at 2008 Celtic Colours Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=174</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:06 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,

The 2008 Celtic Colours International Festival (Oct 10-18 in Cape Breton) released their performance schedule today.

Raylene Rankin will be performing on Saturday October 18 as part of the Rita MacNeil tribute concert.&nbsp;&nbsp;The show is in Sydney at the Marine Terminal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other performers on the bill are Rita, The Men of the Deeps, Scott MacMillan, JP Cormier, Gordie Sampson and Ryan J. MacNeil.

Tickets go on sale July 7th.

More details available at http://www.celtic-colours.com

Kimberley]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi everyone,

The 2008 Celtic Colours International Festival (Oct 10-18 in Cape Breton) released their performance schedule today.

Raylene Rankin will be performing on Saturday October 18 as part of the Rita MacNeil tribute concert.&nbsp;&nbsp;The show is in Sydney at the Marine Terminal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other performers on the bill are Rita, The Men of the Deeps, Scott MacMillan, JP Cormier, Gordie Sampson and Ryan J. MacNeil.

Tickets go on sale July 7th.

More details available at http://www.celtic-colours.com

Kimberley]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rankin, Church &amp; Crowe]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=173</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:30:35 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello fellow Rankin Family Fans, 

It sounds as if 2009 will bring more opportunities for all of us to see and hear The Rankins in concert again, as a group and through their individual projects.

The first concert tour for Rankin, Church & Crowe has been announced by Jensen Productions for April 24 through May 2, 2009 in the Maritimes. 

There is a lovely video of Raylene, Cindy and Suzanne singing in the JMI Theatre:
http://www.jproductions.com/theatre/JMItheatre.html

The above link will take you to the theatre page.
Click on RankinChurchCrowe to see the video.

The song is beautiful and the harmonies are so sweet.&nbsp;&nbsp;I hope they eventually travel westward through Canada so we can all enjoy this new music.

Cheers,
LB]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello fellow Rankin Family Fans, 

It sounds as if 2009 will bring more opportunities for all of us to see and hear The Rankins in concert again, as a group and through their individual projects.

The first concert tour for Rankin, Church & Crowe has been announced by Jensen Productions for April 24 through May 2, 2009 in the Maritimes. 

There is a lovely video of Raylene, Cindy and Suzanne singing in the JMI Theatre:
http://www.jproductions.com/theatre/JMItheatre.html

The above link will take you to the theatre page.
Click on RankinChurchCrowe to see the video.

The song is beautiful and the harmonies are so sweet.&nbsp;&nbsp;I hope they eventually travel westward through Canada so we can all enjoy this new music.

Cheers,
LB]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rankin Family touring in 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=172</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:52:24 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Some exciting news for Rankin Family fans!&nbsp;&nbsp;They will be touring again in 2009 across Canada!

One date that has been announced so far is in Penticton, BC on February 3, 2009 at the new South Okanagan Events Centre.

Kimberley]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Some exciting news for Rankin Family fans!&nbsp;&nbsp;They will be touring again in 2009 across Canada!

One date that has been announced so far is in Penticton, BC on February 3, 2009 at the new South Okanagan Events Centre.

Kimberley]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jimmy Rankin added to Halifax Commons Concert August 30]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=171</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 18:47:03 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Lineup set for Commons concert
Promoter promises 'biggest country show ever in Eastern Canada'
By STEPHEN COOKE Entertainment Reporter - Halifax Herald
Wed. May 7 - 5:10 PM


Country music’s redneck woman Gretchen Wilson 
will live up to the title of her latest CD, One 
of the Boys, when she joins the all-male lineup 
of Country Rocks 2008 on Labour Day weekend.


On Wednesday, organizers for the all-day Halifax 
Common concert on Saturday, Aug. 30 released the 
full bill for the show, headlined by Australian superstar Keith Urban.


At a news conference at Halifax radio station 
Country 101 CHFX-FM, Harold MacKay of Power 
Promotional Events announced that Grammy-winning 
Wilson would be on the list of newly added acts, 
along with Newfoundland’s Great Big Sea, Nova 
Scotian balladeer Jimmy Rankin and up-and-coming 
Halifax performer Mark Cameron.


This boosts the number of acts for the 10-hour 
concert to eight, including previously announced 
performers Johnny Reid, Aaron Pritchett and Charlie Major.


“It’ll be the biggest country show ever in 
Eastern Canada,” said MacKay, adding “the tone 
will be a little more rock and roll,” noting 
Urban’s tendency to toss out the occasional rock 
tune by Led Zeppelin or Aerosmith.


With the addition of “hard partying country girl” 
Wilson and the rambunctious Great Big Sea ­ whose 
new album Fortune’s Favour comes out in June ­ 
MacKay announced that they are adding a special 
Student Zone to the event, with a reduced ticket 
price of &#36;69 (plus service charges).


Newcomer Cameron, a finalist on CMT’s Karaoke 
Star, is the singer of the regional hit I Don’t 
Want to Go from his CD Get ’Er Done. “It’s more 
than an opportunity, it’s really a dream come true,” said Cameron.


Early bird tickets are still available at &#36;89 
(plus service charges), as well as VIP seating by 
the stage at &#36;219 (plus service charges). Tickets 
are available at the Ticket Atlantic box office 
(451-1221 or http://www.ticketatlantic.com) and 
participating Atlantic Superstore outlets.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lineup set for Commons concert
Promoter promises 'biggest country show ever in Eastern Canada'
By STEPHEN COOKE Entertainment Reporter - Halifax Herald
Wed. May 7 - 5:10 PM


Country music’s redneck woman Gretchen Wilson 
will live up to the title of her latest CD, One 
of the Boys, when she joins the all-male lineup 
of Country Rocks 2008 on Labour Day weekend.


On Wednesday, organizers for the all-day Halifax 
Common concert on Saturday, Aug. 30 released the 
full bill for the show, headlined by Australian superstar Keith Urban.


At a news conference at Halifax radio station 
Country 101 CHFX-FM, Harold MacKay of Power 
Promotional Events announced that Grammy-winning 
Wilson would be on the list of newly added acts, 
along with Newfoundland’s Great Big Sea, Nova 
Scotian balladeer Jimmy Rankin and up-and-coming 
Halifax performer Mark Cameron.


This boosts the number of acts for the 10-hour 
concert to eight, including previously announced 
performers Johnny Reid, Aaron Pritchett and Charlie Major.


“It’ll be the biggest country show ever in 
Eastern Canada,” said MacKay, adding “the tone 
will be a little more rock and roll,” noting 
Urban’s tendency to toss out the occasional rock 
tune by Led Zeppelin or Aerosmith.


With the addition of “hard partying country girl” 
Wilson and the rambunctious Great Big Sea ­ whose 
new album Fortune’s Favour comes out in June ­ 
MacKay announced that they are adding a special 
Student Zone to the event, with a reduced ticket 
price of &#36;69 (plus service charges).


Newcomer Cameron, a finalist on CMT’s Karaoke 
Star, is the singer of the regional hit I Don’t 
Want to Go from his CD Get ’Er Done. “It’s more 
than an opportunity, it’s really a dream come true,” said Cameron.


Early bird tickets are still available at &#36;89 
(plus service charges), as well as VIP seating by 
the stage at &#36;219 (plus service charges). Tickets 
are available at the Ticket Atlantic box office 
(451-1221 or http://www.ticketatlantic.com) and 
participating Atlantic Superstore outlets.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jimmy Rankin performs on CMT Canada tonight, Mon April 28]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:58:34 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA['The Dakota Sessions' is a six-part music series showcasing some of Canada's best singers, songwriters and musicians. Each episode was filmed at the intimate Dakota Tavern in Toronto and features such artists as Kathleen Edwards, Jimmy Rankin, Cowboy Junkies, Deric Ruttan and more. Two episodes will air back-to-back each night over the summer, so sit back and enjoy! 

Kathleen Edwards Dakota Sessions 
Premieres April 28 at 7:00pm ET/4 PT
Featuring critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards as she showcases some of her classic songs and songs from her brilliant 2008 release, ‘Asking for Flowers’. Accompanied by husband/guitarist Colin Cripps and Ottawa’s Jim Bryson, this is a brilliant half hour of music in a stark and intimate environment.

Jimmy Rankin Dakota Sessions 
Premieres April 28 at 7:30pm ET/4:30 PT
Featuring one of Nova Scotia’s greatest exports, Jimmy Rankin, in an acoustic environment playing some of his classic songs, ‘I Followed Her Around’, ‘Morning Bound Train’, as well as material from his latest release ‘Edge of Day’.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA['The Dakota Sessions' is a six-part music series showcasing some of Canada's best singers, songwriters and musicians. Each episode was filmed at the intimate Dakota Tavern in Toronto and features such artists as Kathleen Edwards, Jimmy Rankin, Cowboy Junkies, Deric Ruttan and more. Two episodes will air back-to-back each night over the summer, so sit back and enjoy! 

Kathleen Edwards Dakota Sessions 
Premieres April 28 at 7:00pm ET/4 PT
Featuring critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards as she showcases some of her classic songs and songs from her brilliant 2008 release, ‘Asking for Flowers’. Accompanied by husband/guitarist Colin Cripps and Ottawa’s Jim Bryson, this is a brilliant half hour of music in a stark and intimate environment.

Jimmy Rankin Dakota Sessions 
Premieres April 28 at 7:30pm ET/4:30 PT
Featuring one of Nova Scotia’s greatest exports, Jimmy Rankin, in an acoustic environment playing some of his classic songs, ‘I Followed Her Around’, ‘Morning Bound Train’, as well as material from his latest release ‘Edge of Day’.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Calgary, Early 90's]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=169</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:29:26 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[My family won tickets to go see them when they played at the Saddeldome in Calgary in the early 90's. The radio LOVED it when they announced that the "Rankin Family, was going to see the "The Rankin Family". I was only about 11 or 12 at the time but that concert still stands out in my mind as one of the best I've ever been too. My family and I are living back in Ontario now and wondering if there are any plans to tour Ontario again??? we missed them lastyear by a week :(]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My family won tickets to go see them when they played at the Saddeldome in Calgary in the early 90's. The radio LOVED it when they announced that the "Rankin Family, was going to see the "The Rankin Family". I was only about 11 or 12 at the time but that concert still stands out in my mind as one of the best I've ever been too. My family and I are living back in Ontario now and wondering if there are any plans to tour Ontario again??? we missed them lastyear by a week :(]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jimmy Rankin in Sydney, NS April 24th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.therankinfamily.com/assets/rankinbb/showthread.php?tid=168</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:10:51 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[MACLENNAN JUNIOR HIGH BAND FUNDRAISER
@ Membertou Trade & Convention Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Thursday, April 24, 2008

STARRING JIMMY RANKIN
the songwriting lynchpin of The Rankin Family - helping them win 15&nbsp;&nbsp;
ECMAs, six Juno Awards, three Canadian Country Music Awards and&nbsp;&nbsp;
propelling sales of over two million albums through songs he placed on&nbsp;&nbsp;
the albums The Rankin Family, Fare Thee Well Love, North Country,&nbsp;&nbsp;
Endless Seasons and Uprooted.

ALSO FEATURING:
Aselin Debison
The Blues Merchants
The CapeLand Dance Company
Jason MacDonald
House Band: Dave McKeough, Allie Bennett, Fred Lavery, Aaron Lewis & Moon

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
Bette MacDonald & Maynard Morrison

Thursday April 24, 2008
Doors Open - 6:30pm | Show Time - 7:30pm
General Admission Theatre Style - &#36;20.00

Tickets on sale at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre box office&nbsp;&nbsp;
or by calling 539-2300. Box office hours are from 10:00am - 6:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;
Monday to Friday.

http://www.membertoutcc.com/read_event.asp?id=248

Kimberley]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[MACLENNAN JUNIOR HIGH BAND FUNDRAISER
@ Membertou Trade & Convention Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Thursday, April 24, 2008

STARRING JIMMY RANKIN
the songwriting lynchpin of The Rankin Family - helping them win 15&nbsp;&nbsp;
ECMAs, six Juno Awards, three Canadian Country Music Awards and&nbsp;&nbsp;
propelling sales of over two million albums through songs he placed on&nbsp;&nbsp;
the albums The Rankin Family, Fare Thee Well Love, North Country,&nbsp;&nbsp;
Endless Seasons and Uprooted.

ALSO FEATURING:
Aselin Debison
The Blues Merchants
The CapeLand Dance Company
Jason MacDonald
House Band: Dave McKeough, Allie Bennett, Fred Lavery, Aaron Lewis & Moon

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
Bette MacDonald & Maynard Morrison

Thursday April 24, 2008
Doors Open - 6:30pm | Show Time - 7:30pm
General Admission Theatre Style - &#36;20.00

Tickets on sale at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre box office&nbsp;&nbsp;
or by calling 539-2300. Box office hours are from 10:00am - 6:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;
Monday to Friday.

http://www.membertoutcc.com/read_event.asp?id=248

Kimberley]]></content:encoded>
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