NEW PROG ROCK PROJECT:

February 2008: Rick Kazmirchuk, keyboardist is now forming a new original progressive rock project and is looking for a guitarist and drummer to complete the line up. Email me at cerafim@rogers.com if interested.

January 2006: Rick Kazmirchuk, keyboardist and Jeff Morrison, vocalist team up with the progrock project called The Last Placid Days of Plenty. Album set for release in April 2006 is called Headphone Gallery.

Site updated to remove personal information on 3 former band members when they no longer want to contribute supporting the maintenance of this website.

January 2005: CERAFIM becomes a footnote in Canadian progressive rock when the band splits and heads into different directions.

January 2004: Release of double live CD titled "Covered Alive", recorded at The Whiskey in Montreal, Canada in July 1994.

February 2003: CERAFIM maintains their position at #1 on www.progrock.com Top Ten Request List with the song "Clutches of Anguish" from the CD "Sides Of A Different Kind".

January 2003: CERAFIM signs a distribution agreement with a newly launched progressive rock label - ProgRock Records located in the US at www.progrockrecords.com

CERAFIM to record a SAGA cover song on the 25th anniversary SAGA tribute CD to be recorded in 2003. Thanks to Shawn & Jerry at ProgRock.com for their belief in CERAFIM and making this a reality.

CERAFIM releases a new CD titled: "News From The Edge Of The Universe" - a collection of songs from 1987 to 1996.  

January 2002: The new "Revelation" CD is now distributed and manufactured through Fossil Records www.fossilrecords.net in the United States. Discussions with additional independent record companies are in progress.

October to December 2001: The new "Revelation" CD is sent to many reviewers and record labels in Canada, United States, Europe and South America.

September 2001: Recording is completed at the CBC Studios and the new "Revelation" project is mixed once again by producer Nick Blagona at his home studio.                                                 

February 2001: Recording begins on the new CD at the CBC Studios in Toronto. Engineered by Jim Lamarche and the graduating class at Trebas. Special thanks to former lead vocalist Jeff Morrison who helps out by singing the ghost vocals while recording and searching for a new singer.

January 2001: Lead Vocalist Mark Roebuck leaves the band due to serious medical reasons - he made us sick!!

March 2000:
Completion of the new web site. A big thanks to Monika Colaizzi for her great work in designing and assembling the web site. All content on the site provided by Rick Kazmirchuk.

October 1999:
Release of a new 4 song "demo" CD recorded with CERAFIM's New vocalist and drummer. Produced once again by Nick Blagona, recorded and mixed at Chalet Studios in Claremont, Ontario and mastered by Nick at Metalworks. 

February 1999:
Marcello Ciurleo makes a tough decision and decides to pack in his drumsticks for hammers, saws and nails. One of this country's most talented drummers.

Marce has decided to spend more time with his family, raise 2 kids and pursue a master carpenter career and if you have ever seen his woodworking skills first hand, you know he has a great talent working with wood.

  October 1998:
 After 12 years singing and performing with CERAFIM, Jeff has decided to spend more time with his family, as life on the road, raising 2 kids and running an IT department have become quite demanding. 

April 1996:
CERAFIM releases their debut CD titled, "Sides Of A Different Kind", produced by Nick Blagona, recorded and mixed at Metalwork Studios in Misissauga, Ontario.

November 1995:
Toronto radio station Q-107 previews the CD on the program "Discovery" hosted by radio personality Al Joynes. A live performance and CD release party at the Horseshoe Tavern follows the same week.

June 1995:
CERAFIM is selected as a top 15 finalist in the Canadian National Songwriting Competition with the song, "Sides Of A Different Kind" hosted by Toronto radio station The Mix 99.9

April 1995:
CERAFIM is one of 12 winners with the song "Colours Of Love" on Hamilton radio station Y95 Classic Rock, featured on their annual "Future Classics" CD compilation release. Completion of recording and mixing of the debut CD at Metalworks Recording Studios. Produced, mixed and mastered by Nick Blagona.

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June 1994:
CERAFIM is selected as a top 20 Semi-Finalist in Toronto radio station Q-107's annual "Homegrown" amateur talent search contest.

June 1993:
CERAFIM earns a first place finish in the preliminary finals of the Yamaha Music Quest'93 international talent search contest.

July 1992:
CERAFIM is selected as a top 20 Semi-Finalist in Toronto radio station Q-107's annual "Homegrown" talent contest. Over 1,000 tapes were submitted from across Canada.

October 1991:
Initial film shooting of an independent video for the song " What You Want" begins at the Ontario Science Centre.

March 1991:
CERAFIM appears on the TV show, "On Stage" a 30 minute, live taping and broadcast on CKCO-TV, Kitchener, Ontario and put into regular broadcast rotation. Cerafim was one of 12 bands chosen from across Ontario to appear on the show to perform their original music.

February 1991:
MCTV-Cable 47 video tapes a live performance at Nag's Head North, Markham Ontario for broadcast on Toronto's multi-cultural television station.

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November 1990:
Winners of the "Labatt's Blue Band Warz" talent contest held in Sudbury Ontario. CERAFIM went on to win 2nd place at the Ontario Regional finals held in London, Ontario.

January 1990:
Winner of the "American Dream Music Festival" held at the Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas. A total of 1500 bands from across the USA had participated in a year long competition to qualify as one of the 10 finalists in Las Vegas. The show was hosted by TV personality Dick Van Patton and a live recording was released in late 1990.

October 1989:
Winner of the "Canadian Music Challenge" a national competition in association with "Canada Sports, Fitness & Music". CERAFIM to represent Canada at the American Dream Music Festival held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

February 1989:
CERAFIM is the opening act for New York rocker, Eddie Money in Cambridge Ontario during his Canadian tour.

July 1988:
CERAFIM opens up the Canada Day celebrations at the Canadian National Exhibition Bandshell and plays an hour long set that is taped and broadcast on CITY-TV and the Global TV networks.

April 1988:
A top-25 Semi-Finalist in Toronto radio station Q-107's annual "Home Grown" amateur talent contest. A total of 1700 tapes were submitted from across Canada.

January 1998:
Performs on the Variety Club Telethon, hosted by Monty Hall and broadcast live on the Global Television Network.

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September 1987:
Live performance at Canada's Wonderland at the International Showplace for the Labour Day festivities and broadcast live on the Global Television Network

June 1987:
Winner at the "Italian Day" music competition at the Ontario Place Forum with a crowd of 4,000 people, winning both the "best ballad" and "over-all winner" categories. Sponsored by Toronto radio station CHIN 100.7FM , hosted by Johnny Lombardi and released on a live LP recording.

July 1986:
Performance to over 4,000 people at the Ontario Place Forum as a participant in CHIN radio's annual Italian Day celebrations hosted by Johnny Lombardi.

February 1986:
Second place in Toronto radio station CFNY's annual "Battle of the Bands" amateur talent search. Over 600 bands participated in the event.

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