Friday, September 3, 2010

SOLD: Paul McCartney signs in Montreal after Bell Centre concert – Beatles Rarities album gatefold on famous butcher photo [$1,650]

SOLD: Paul McCartney signs in Montreal after Bell Centre concert – Beatles Rarities album gatefold on famous butcher photo [$1,650]

August 14, 2010 by Brad Byrne · Leave a Comment 

It was just Paul McCartney’s second solo show ever in Montreal as Macca made a triumphant return to the city on August 12th with the current, “Up and Coming Tour.”
While McCartney’s last concert in Montreal was in 1989, many did make the journey to Quebec City during the summer of 2008 when Paul played a [...]

SALE: 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series – 25th Anniversary Canada Post First Day cover stamps [$20.00]

SALE: 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series – 25th Anniversary Canada Post First Day cover stamps [$20.00]

June 15, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Back in 1997 Canada Post issued a set of stamps to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series which pitted Canada vs. Russia and involved the very best players in world of hockey. The “Series of the Century” was famously won when Canada’s Paul Henderson scored the winning goal in the final [...]

SALE: Jacques Villeneuve autographed 26″ x 38″ poster from Gilles Villeneuve museum [$169.00] signed at 1998 Montreal F1 race

SALE: Jacques Villeneuve autographed 26″ x 38″ poster from Gilles Villeneuve museum [$169.00] signed at 1998 Montreal F1 race

June 10, 2010 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

It’s good to see Formula 1 racing back again at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Canada. When F1 suddenly departed the famous Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Montreal Ile Notre-Dame after the 2008 Grand Prix – many thought F1 racing was finished in Canada for good. But it has made a triumphant return for [...]

SALE: Paul McCartney autographed original ABBEY ROAD album cover [$1,750] – Signed in Dallas, Texas

SALE: Paul McCartney autographed original ABBEY ROAD album cover [$1,750] – Signed in Dallas, Texas

June 9, 2010 by Brad Byrne · Leave a Comment 

I really have enjoyed the times I’ve managed to catch up to, and collect a signature from Sir Paul McCartney. You really can’t get much bigger than a Beatle.
From my very first time hounding McCartney in Toronto in 2002, I have traveled to a few places in the world to see Sir [...]

SALE: Roberto Alomar autographed 8″ x 10″ photo of ‘92 ALCS home run [$59.00] signed in Toronto while launching Second 2 None

SALE: Roberto Alomar autographed 8″ x 10″ photo of ‘92 ALCS home run [$59.00] signed in Toronto while launching Second 2 None

June 7, 2010 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

Legendary Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar was in Toronto recently to accept various honors and launch his new line of clothing and accessories – Roberto Alomar’s Second-2-None.
This June, Alomar will also become one of Canada Sports Hall of Fame’s newest members (but we all know Alomar fans are really waiting for next year [...]

SALE: Dennis Hopper autographed 11″ x 14″ EASY RIDER photograph [$159.00] Signed in Toronto while filming

SALE: Dennis Hopper autographed 11″ x 14″ EASY RIDER photograph [$159.00] Signed in Toronto while filming

June 4, 2010 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment 

shot7.com photographer Richard Budman with Dennis Hopper in Toronto (2001)
It’s always sad to see the acting legends fall. Hollywood hasn’t got too many legends left standing, and certainly doesn’t seem to be replacing them. I’m talking about the icons – the acting chameleons that could almost morph into any role.
Dennis Hopper was [...]

SOLD: Ozzy Osbourne signed book “I am Ozzy” [$125.00] – in Toronto for press on new record SCREAM

SOLD: Ozzy Osbourne signed book “I am Ozzy” [$125.00] – in Toronto for press on new record SCREAM

May 20, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

(May 19, 2010 – Toronto) The Prince of Darkness, metal legend Ozzy Osbourne made a brief stop in Toronto, Canada. Ozzy was in Toronto talking to select media about his new record, “Scream.”
HoundsTV caught up with Ozzy as he was exiting a Queen St. recording studio after doing press interviews and Osbourne was cool [...]

SALE: autographed BARENAKED LADIES new CD – ALL IN GOOD TIME $49.00

SALE: autographed BARENAKED LADIES new CD – ALL IN GOOD TIME $49.00

March 24, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

The Barenaked Ladies made a surprise lunch time concert appearance at First Canadian Place in Toronto in support of their just released new studio album – All In Good Time.
After their performance, The Barenaked Ladies signed their new CD for the few hundred people in attendance. HoundsTV managed to get a very limited number [...]

SALE: CD – Canada’s Hockey Anthems $15.00 – Special Olympics edition features 22 pop and rock songs

SALE: CD – Canada’s Hockey Anthems $15.00 – Special Olympics edition features 22 pop and rock songs

March 6, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Canada’s Hockey Anthems is a brand new audio CD released in Canada during the Olympics and features 22 classic rock and pop hits that are staple songs played at N.H.L. hockey arenas coast-to-coast. Billy Talent, Ramones, KISS, Tragically Hip, Iron Maiden, Iggy Pop, Nickleback, and more are featured on the disc (see CD back [...]

SOLD: GREASE album cover autographed by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta $129.00

SOLD: GREASE album cover autographed by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta $129.00

March 4, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Here is one of pop cultures finest ever musicals to come to the big screen. A generation fell in love with Grease – and a new generation continues to.
It took one particular HoundsTV autograph collector a while to finish this Grease album – almost 6 years to be exact. After getting John Travolta to [...]

SALE: Celine Dion autographed FOR KEEPS hardcover memorabilia book $199

SALE: Celine Dion autographed FOR KEEPS hardcover memorabilia book $199

January 29, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

After being exclusively held up in Las Vegas for many years performing, Celine Dion made her triumphant return to Canada during a 2008 world tour. Celine’s security detail does do a good job keeping her out of the public eye when not on stage. But if you can find her, Celine is usually [...]

SOLD: The autograph merchants present RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK album sleeve – signed by Harrison Ford $79.00

SOLD: The autograph merchants present RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK album sleeve – signed by Harrison Ford $79.00

January 28, 2010 by Michael · 1 Comment 

When Harrison Ford was making an appearance on David Letterman recently – Dave’s cameras caught Ford signing autographs for fans outside the studio. When the autograph subject got brought up by Letterman later on the show – Ford shot back, “Fans? There not fans. They are autograph merchants. They are making an incredible living off [...]

SALE: A IS FOR ALLAH hardcover BOOK signed and inscribed by YUSUF ISLAM $99 – autographed Tea For The Tillerman record $225

SALE: A IS FOR ALLAH hardcover BOOK signed and inscribed by YUSUF ISLAM $99 – autographed Tea For The Tillerman record $225

December 27, 2009 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

A IS FOR ALLAH is a beautifully illustrated and photographed book by Yusuf Islam, once formally known as Cat Stevens, who was a keynote speaker during the 2009 Reviving the Islamic Spirit convention at Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Canada during December, 2009.
Yusuf was very kind to personally sign and inscribe “peace & happiness” on [...]

SALE: A HISTORY OF GHOSTS first edition hardcover BOOK signed by Dan and Peter Aykroyd $95.00

SALE: A HISTORY OF GHOSTS first edition hardcover BOOK signed by Dan and Peter Aykroyd $95.00

December 14, 2009 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Peter Aykroyd and son Dan Aykroyd recently appeared at Indigo Books, Toronto to chat about and sign, A History of Ghosts. Dan would talk about his fathers writings on the supernatural would eventually become his inspiration for writing Ghostbusters.
HoundsTV managed to get a very few of these 1st edition hardcovers autographed by both Dan [...]

SALE: BURTON Cummings autographed Above the ground CD $69

SALE: BURTON Cummings autographed Above the ground CD $69

December 14, 2009 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Canadian rock icon and former Guess Who frontman Burton Cummings released his first CD of new solo material in almost twenty years during 2008. Cummings came to Toronto to support the disc – Above The Ground by playing a rare mall show at Toronto’s First Canadian Place shopping centre surprising a lunch-time crowd.
After the concert, [...]

SALE: Late night band leader Paul Shaffer signed hardcover book $69 – A Swingin’ Showbiz Saga

SALE: Late night band leader Paul Shaffer signed hardcover book $69 – A Swingin’ Showbiz Saga

December 13, 2009 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

photos courtesy shot7.com
Paul Shaffer admitted he doesn’t get home to Toronto very often and does miss the city he called home as a child. New York has been his home for the past thirty years.
Shaffer did get back to Toronto recently to promote his just released memoir, We’ll Be Here for the Rest of Our [...]

SALE: IL DIVO signed THE PROMISE CD $79 – autographed by Sebastien, Carlos, David, and Urs in Toronto 2008

December 11, 2009 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

IL DIVO stops by Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto this week for another sold-out show.
Last year, IL DIVO released another #1 hit record, THE PROMISE. The group was on a worldwide promotional tour for the CD and touched down in Toronto, Canada for a brief signing appearance.
“The Promise” CD is beautifully autographed in silver [...]

SOLD: Christopher Plummer signed IN SPITE OF MYSELF book $125

SOLD: Christopher Plummer signed IN SPITE OF MYSELF book $125

December 10, 2009 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Canadian acting icon Christopher Plummer released his autobiography during 2008 and threw his many decades on the stage and screen the hard-living Plummer has many interesting stories to share.
HoundsTV was at one of Plummer’s first stops on his book tour – Theatre Books in Toronto and got a limited amount of these first-edition hardcovers signed [...]