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May 11, 2006 -- Dr L's microlabel has surpassed 1000 downloads for sale. "Jen" is the most popular download from Cupid 911.

Sept 1, 2005 -- Rebroadcast Sat Sept 10, 2005 6:30pm CJOH-TV in Ottawa -- Larry's being profiled on Regional Contact, hosted by Joel Haslam

Sept 1, 2005 -- "The Storm Inside" included on Sam the Record Man's 2005 Indie Complilation CD!

May 17, 2005 -- Date announced -- tune in Sat May 28, 2005 6:30pm CJOH-TV in Ottawa -- Larry's being profiled on Regional Contact, hosted by Joel Haslam

May 3, 2005 -- Shooting nearly complete for an upcoming edition of CJOH Regional Contact to feature Larry. Watch for Becky and Brianna, too!

May 2, 2005 -- Just announced -- Brianna is now a two-time winner of the Trillium Kiwanis trophy for pop singing. This means she won not just her own category (gold) but the overall trophy (chosen from all the gold winners) -- two years running! Brianna is in rare company.

Apr 16, 2005 -- Brianna and Becky scored an unheard-of 98% in the Kiwanis Musical Theater duet category, and won the overall trophy.

Feb 24, 2005 -- Cupid 911 available for download at iTunes!

Feb 24, 2005 -- Cupid 911 available for download mp3tunes

Feb 13, 2005 -- The RadioSirens and Becky Abbott were at Alumni Auditorium, University of Ottawa, Sat Feb 12. "The storm inside", "Too hard to hold", "Jen" and "Drive baby drive" were very well received.

Feb 10, 2005 -- Listen to favorites from Cupid911 as the RadioSirens and Becky Abbott perform live at Alumni Auditorium, University of Ottawa, Sat Feb 12, 7:30pm!

Dec 11, 2004 -- Coming soon -- also listen to "Cupid 911" the title track, from Cupid911, featuring Becky Abbott (vocals) on "ROCKIN Chicks" radio, the internet radio station which features underground talented female fronted acts. Thanks once again, Kevin!

Nov 22, 2004 -- CDs of Cupid 911 available in Toronto for the first time at Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street, in the "Musicals" section. Early reports are that the CD is "front and center" in the musicals section. You can't miss it!

Nov 9, 2004 -- Listen to "too hard to hold", from Cupid911, featuring Brianna Szarka (vocals) on "ROCKIN Chicks" radio, the internet radio station which features underground talented female fronted acts. We're honored to have a part -- thanks, Kevin!

Nov 8, 2004 -- Cupid 911 CDs are back in stock @ CD Baby, the world's largest distributor of independent music, with $10M in sales and growing.

Oct 21, 2004 -- Just released exclusive to Dr L's internet radio station: "Tonight", an original from Becky Abbott and Larry Tarof. Listen to this new song and all the songs from Cupid 911. Dr L's internet radio station has now had listeners from Brazil and Taiwan, in addition to the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K. and Spain. Thanks for listening!

Oct 20, 2004 -- Added to Dr L's internet radio station broadcast: Becky Abbott and Larry Tarof perform as a vocal/piano duo. Listen for Moondance, My Funny Valentine and others in addition to all the songs from Cupid 911.

Oct 18, 2004 -- Cupid 911 has sold CDs in the U.S., Canada and U.K. We have the happy situation of being temporarily out of stock @ CD Baby, the world's largest distributor of independent music, with $10M in sales and growing. Don't worry -- we will restock ASAP!! Listen to up to 2 minutes per track and write a review yourself! Thanks for supporting our music!!

Oct 18, 2004 -- Dr L's internet radio station has had listeners from U.S., Canada, U.K., Spain, Mexico and Israel.

Sept 9, 2004 -- Reviews are piling up at CD Baby, the world's largest distributor of independent music, with $10M in sales and growing. Listen to up to 2 minutes per track and write a review yourself!

Sept 7, 2004 -- Cupid 911 now available online at Tower Records. Tower Records has a 43 year history. Coming soon -- we expect to be available at iTunes.

Aug 23, 2004 -- Rising young singer Elyssa Mahoney sings "The Storm Inside" as part of her set on the Giant Tiger stage at the Ottawa SuperEx. Elyssa's performances are every day 4pm from Aug 21-28. Larry Tarof is at the piano. This is the first time any song off Cupid 911 has been performed as a cover song. Elyssa's performances at the SuperEx have generated lots of Ottawa excitement, and been covered by "the new RO" on Aug 20, Aug 21 and Aug 23 already.

Aug 17, 2004 -- Cupid 911 now available CD Baby, the world's largest distributor of independent music, with $10M in sales and growing. You can now listen to 2 minutes of each track and you can write a review.

Aug 11, 2004 -- Dr L's internet radio station is has its first listener from Mexico.

Aug 9, 2004 -- Read more of the story.

Aug 9, 2004 -- Dr L's internet radio station is maintaining its Top 30 rating of the 182 Live 365 independent stations in listening hours. First listener from Spain.

Jul 27, 2004 -- Dr L's internet radio station is now #28 out of 182 independent stations in listening hours.

Jul 19, 2004 -- Lila Rose, Larry Tarof interviewed on University of Toronto radio CIUT 89.5 FM morning show. "Drive baby drive played".

Jul 14, 2004 -- new soundclips added, featuring each of the vocalists, a blend of vocalists and some piano chops

Jul 14, 2004 -- Dr L's internet radio station is now #39 out of 182 independent stations in listening hours.

Jul 13, 2004 -- Dr L's internet radio station has made it to the 50% percentile in listening hours.

Jul 12, 2004 -- First UK listener to Dr L's internet radio station People have now accessed this music from Canada, the US and the UK.

Jul 9, 2004 -- First ever FM radio play off the Cupid 911 CD outside of Ottawa, on University of Toronto radio CIUT 89.5 FM: "Roll the dice on the red".

Jul 9, 2004 -- Becky Abbott on front cover of Ottawa Sun with featured article.

Jul 8, 2004 -- Becky Abbott featured on front cover, "City" and "Entertainment" sections of the Ottawa Citizen: "Barrhaven's 'Beck' blows away Canadian Idol judges"

Jul 7, 2004 -- Becky Abbott sings live on Canadian national television CTV to rave reviews.

Jul 7, 2004 -- Becky Abbott live interview on Ottawa's Majic 100 FM.

Jul 7, 2004 -- Becky Abbott live interview on Ottawa's KISS FM 105.3.

Jul 7, 2004 -- Becky Abbott live interview on Ottawa's Hot 89.9 FM. Jul 7, 2004 -- Becky Abbott live interview on Ottawa's CFRA 580.

Jul 7, 2004 -- Becky Abbott featured on front cover, "City" and "Entertainment" sections of the Ottawa Citizen: "Barrhaven girl is city's last chance"

Jul 2, 2004 -- Brianna Szarka, Larry Tarof live interview on Ottawa's CKCU FM 93.1. First ever FM radio play off the Cupid 911 CD: "The storm inside", "Too hard to hold" and "Drive baby drive".

Jul 1, 2004 -- Becky Abbott on front cover of Ottawa Sun.

Jun 30, 2004 -- CDs of Cupid 911 available at Compact Music.

Jun 28, 2004 -- Dr L's internet radio station launched featuring Cupid 911 tracks at Live365.com.

Jun 11, 2004 -- Brianna Szarka, Becky Abbott featured in "Showbiz" section of the Ottawa Sun.

Jun 9, 2004 -- CDs of Cupid 911 available at Ottawa Conservatory of Music and Vocal Performance Academy.

Jun 8, 2004 -- 100th CD sold.

Jun 7, 2004 -- CDs of Cupid 911 available at CD Warehouse.

Jun 6, 2004 -- Full cast of Cupid 911 appears in two shows at National Arts Centre 4th stage in Ottawa, Canada for CD release live performance. Debut public performance of Cupid 911. Standing ovation at both performances.

Jun 4, 2004 -- "Cupid 911" mentioned as "best bet" for weekend entertainment on CJOH TV.

Jun 4, 2004 -- Brianna Szarka featured in "Showbiz" section of the Ottawa Sun.

Jun 3, 2004 -- Brianna Szarka, Stacey Ingrey and Larry Tarof appear on Ottawa breakfast television on "the new RO". First live television performance of Cupid material: "It could have been you", "Too hard to hold" and "So far from the flame".

Jun 2, 2004 -- Brianna Szarka, Becky Abbott featured in "Entertainment" section of the Ottawa Citizen.

Jun 2, 2004 -- Brianna Szarka featured in "Showbiz" section of the Ottawa Sun.

Jun 2, 2004 -- Full cast of Cupid 911 appears in Kitchener, Ontario at CCI showcase. First live performance of Cupid 911 in front of industry professionals.