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By Kyle Wells – Victoria News
Published: May 07, 2013 12:00 PM
Updated: May 07, 2013 12:11 PM

Amid a camera flash-heavy atmosphere, composer David Foster watched as a rope was pulled in the lobby of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel on Friday to reveal a tribute wall dedicated to the man and his successes.

An acclaimed music producer and philanthropist, the Victoria-raised Foster was at the hotel to officially open the David Foster Foundation Theatre and celebrate the partnership between the hotel and the foundation.

This was Foster’s first trip to the hotel since its opening last year. With his wife Yolanda Hadid at his side, Foster shook hands with familiar faces and congratulated owners Shawna and Kevin Walker on their work.

“It’s so rare to find two people that ...

An intimate evening with David Foster
MICHAEL D. REID / TIMES COLONIST
MAY 6, 2013

Piers Morgan wasn’t at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel Saturday night, but you could say he was there in spirit, says David Foster.

The colourful British CNN talk show host’s reputation as a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants personality inadvertently inspired Foster to be able to pull off his impromptu David Foster Foundation fundraiser, his Victoria-born friend said.

“I just thought of Piers and how impressed I am with how he can do those interviews on the fly,” said Foster, whose ritzy black-tie dinner and concert that also opened the David Foster Foundation Theatre brought to $284,000 the amount raised for the foundation by the hotel since its $52-million makeover.

Owners Kevin and Shawna Walker have pledged...

The David Foster Foundation raised over 4 million dollars at the 2012 fundraiser held in Victoria, Canada.

The David Foster Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants.

In addition to helping families with their non-medical expenses, the Foundation strives to increase organ donor registration through public awareness campaigns in Canada and the United States.

Musician and producer David Foster surprised Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin Friday with a $50,000 contribution toward enhancements to David Foster Way — the harbour pathway named in his honour.

Foster and his wife, Yolanda, joined Fortin at Ship Point Friday for a brief media session before hopping on a boat to take a look at what the city has planned for the walkway.

“I know we need some funding. If I could just start by donating a $50,000 cheque to get it going, maybe that would inspire others to join in,” Foster said. “I’m happy to do it.”

Victoria councillors this week gave approval in principle to a new David Foster Way Special Place Concepts plan — a vision for the five-kilometre walkway stretching from Ogden Point to Rock Bay that will cost up to $40 million to complete and...

This is a video by engineer Dave Reitzas, recorded at Capital Studio, Hollywood.
David Foster is playing bass overdubs using a Moog, the song is “Haven’t Met You Yet” by Michael Bublè. Enjoy !

Source www.orangeville.com.

According to www.orangeville.com, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jordan John recently signed a five-album deal with Verve Records, which will be produced by David Foster.

Kim Tae Woo’s cover is the fourth from “The Hitman Project,” which is a tribute series celebrating famed composer David Foster for his respected contributions to music. This song “Goodbye” will be familiar tune to many ears as it’s a classic 90’s pop ballad from Air Supply. And just like all the previous collaborations, it includes both English and Korean versions of the same song.

“When I make a record, I need great voices. That’s always my mandate.”

http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/production-legend-david-foster-on-16-career-defining-records-573977

“So how do you become a record producer?” During the course of his career, David Foster has been asked that question time and time again, and while his answer might change, depending on the situation, the thought bubble over his head is always the same: “If you have to ask how to become a record producer, you’ll never be one.”

Expounding on this sentiment, the Canadian-born multiple Grammy winner and Oscar nominee explains that, while his own career path took a series of twists and turns, he was always set on being a musician. “How or in what capacity, I wasn’t quite sure,” he says...

Source: www.ynetnews.com

Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles invites chefs of Jerusalem’s famous Machneyuda restaurant to cook gourmet food for Hollywood stars in honor of Israel’s 65th Independence Day
Yitzhak Benhorin

WASHINGTON – A culinary celebration has been held in Los Angeles on the State of Israel’s 65th Independence Day. The local consulate has decided to divert from the tradition of a holiday reception, and instead offer pro-Israel celebrities in the West Coast of the United States a taste of Israeli wine and gourmet food.

Israel’s consul-general in Los Angeles, David Siegel, has invited the chefs of Jerusalem’s famous Machneyuda restaurant – Asaf Granit and Uri Navon – to cooperate with well-known chefs in LA and present the culinary prosperity in the Israeli kitchen.

The c...