Month: November 2018
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Sandra Bouza Answers “Where Have You Been?” in New EP Three Years Arrives After Hiatus of Healing for the Canadian R&B/Pop Singer/Songwriter
Sandra Bouza Answers “Where Have You Been?” in New EP Three Years Arrives After Hiatus of Healing for the Canadian R&B/Pop Singer/Songwriter “Sandra Bouza has a magical voice” — Keep Walking Music “A great, powerful voice on display here” — Sodwee Canadian R&B/pop singer Sandra Bouza has a lot to offer through her music and…
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Canadian Sri Lankan Refugee Marcus Haran Releases Deeply Personal Debut Hip Hop/Trip Hop EP
Canadian Sri Lankan Refugee Marcus Haran Releases Deeply Personal Debut Hip Hop/Trip Hop EP Inspired by Vast Symbolism & Experiences with Vitiligo, Abuse, and as a Child Drug Mule, A True Story: A Soundscape to In-Difference Runs Deep on Roots & Retrospect “Really impressed me” — Canadian Dope “Marcus Haran’s vocals caught my ear and…
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Gotham Awards Hosted by Robert Hall Winery (Mon. Nov. 26, 2018)
photography by Bill Davila startraksphoto.com On Monday, November 26th, renowned Robert Hall Winery helped host the celebrity-studded IFP Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street—the first of the season’s awards programs. Guests enjoyed Robert Hall’s family of Paso Robles, CA wines, including tribute honorees Rachel Weisz, Willem Dafoe, Paul Greengrass, Jon Kamen, Sandra Lee, and IFP Executive Director Joana Vicente, who…
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RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards (We. Nov. 21, 2018)
The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards is the premier national awards program celebrating the achievements of the most successful in this inspiring group. Over the last 26 years, thousands of women have been nominated and recognized for demonstrating excellence — from economic growth to social change, from local to global reach, across multiple sectors. This…
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Canadian pop/folk duo In The City release “Best Time” and performing at The Horseshoe, Tues., Dec. 4th, 2018.
Canadian Indie Pop Folk Duo In The City Remember the “Best Time” in NEW Single — Available Now! and performing at Horseshoe-Tues.,Dec.4th,2018. Hear Their Music Featured in CBC’s Heartland, Kim’s Convenience, Workin’ Moms& CTV’s Saving Hope, PLUS Commercials and Award-Winning Independent Films Video Features Fan-Submitted Pics & Family Footage — Watch on YouTube Here “Really…
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Award-winning & JUNO Nominated JD Era Is Set to “Bankroll” New Single Available Now Ahead of Fourth Album Release.
Award-winning & JUNO Nominated JD Era Is Set to “Bankroll” New Single Available Now Ahead of Fourth Album Release Back From The Dead Out November 30th It’s a new era for JUNO Award nominated Canadian hip hop artist JD Era. With a new album Back From The Dead set for release November 30th, the Mississauga-based…
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U.N. Jefferson Puts Out The Call to “Testify” ‘Old School’ Meets ‘New Cool’ in Infectious Fresh Release from Canadian Soul Dynamos.
U.N. Jefferson Puts Out The Call to “Testify” ‘Old School’ Meets ‘New Cool’ in Infectious Fresh Release from Canadian Soul Dynamos. “An absolute anthem… It’s a gigantic, super funky track with so much energy, we will probably never be able to wrap our heads around it. “Testify” gets stuck in our heads for days at…
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Cakes Cove hosts Christmas Eat Everything confectionery party (Holiday Eat Everything Room) -1074 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto -Tue. Nov. 20, 2018
Photography By Jesse Read We were invited to an amazing holiday party at “CAKES COVE”, the schedule including an Edible Room, Holiday chocolates and other sweet displays. Then attendees had the opportunity to eat the room… ornaments and all the Cupcake decorating with Sam Lapointe, Confectionery Chef, Chocolatier and Cake Designer Sam Lapointe, the mad scientist, owner and…
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New Green Frontier Featuring Gene Simmons @ Arcadian Court (Mon. Nov. 19, 2018)
The Biggest Cannabis Event on Bay Street brought in Gene Simmons of the legendary band, KISS. The inaugural edition of the New Green Frontier Cannabis Investor Conference was held on Nov. 19th in Toronto. Presented by SmallCapPower and held at The Arcadian Court, this full-day event featured over 20 presenting companies and over 350 attendees. The…
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8th Annual Under the Big Top for Autism @ Liberty Grand (Thu. Nov. 15, 2018)
It was a fun and successful evening at The Liberty Grand benefiting Autism Speaks Canada, with over 600 in attendance!! This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone as autism affects 1 in 88 children and that number is growing constantly. It was an honour to be a part of an event that is trying…
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CAMH Engage Fundraiser Event – Friday, November 16, 2018 TORONTO@The Thompson Hotel
By Sally Warburton “Ignite the Conversation – Mental Health is health” The Breakthrough Challenge celebrationwas an exciting place on November 16 where the sold out CAMH Engage fundraiser was held. The CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) Engage fundraiser is the culminating event of The Breakthrough Challenge. It’s the Award evening of the $10,000…
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Indigenous roots-rockers Midnight Shine’s poignant debut video “I Need Angels” shines light on tough topic
“I wrote “I Need Angels” because there are a lot of people struggling in Canada’s Indigenous far North communities,” says Midnight Shine frontman Adrian Sutherland, who hails from the Cree community of Attawapiskat in remote Northern Ontario. “We’ve had a lot of loss, a lot of tragedies, and I think it’s important for me as…
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Apryll Aileen Says “Don’t Make Me Wait” Canadian Singer/Songwriter Releases Modern 80s / 90s Pop Bopper She Wrote in the MIDDLE of a Party!
Apryll Aileen Says “Don’t Make Me Wait” Canadian Singer/Songwriter Releases Modern 80s / 90s Pop Bopper She Wrote in the MIDDLE of a Party! Watch “Don’t Make Me Wait” via YouTube here “Impressive vocals!” — First! Playlists “She doesn’t imitate, she creates… A dynamic range and vocal gravel Stevie Nicks and Janis…
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Get Ready To TAKE FLIGHT with MINI POP KIDS This Winter Canada’s #1 Family Entertainment Group Celebrates 15th Anniversary Announcing Cross-Canada Tour & New Album
CANADA’S #1 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, MINI POP KIDS ANNOUNCE CROSS-CANADA TOUR href=”https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VAjBQ6cM2faT2UKxONV93″>Spotify Home Don’t miss your chance to TAKE FLIGHT with Canada’s best-selling kid’s music group! The MINI POP KIDS area heading out on tour across Canada, and releasing a brand new album. The MINI POP KIDS are set to embark on a nationwide tour…
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John C. Reilly, Bill Idol, Patrick Duffy and more @ STAN @ OLLIE post-screening party – hosted by Guillotine Vodka
photography provided by Sony Picture Classics Michael Simon/Startraks Photo Stars visited the AFI Special Screening After-Party for Sony Pictures Classics’ “STAN & OLLIE” Wednesday night at Liaison Restaurant + Lounge hosted by Guillotine Vodka. John C. Reilly (RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET), Shirley Henderson (24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE) Director Jon S. Baird, Writer Jeff Pope, Makeup…
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Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend -Fri., Nov.9th- Mon., Nov.12th,2018@HHOF, Toronto
Photography By Nicholas Chan & BK on the SCENE On Friday, November 9, we were invited to the INDUCTION MEDIA CONFERENCE with the Official Ring Presentation and Photo Opportunity, inside Esso Great Hall of The Hockey Hall Of Fame. Elected in the Builder Category were: Gary Bettman and Willie O’Ree. Elected in the…
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COMMUNITY ROCKS 2018@THE QUEEN ELIZABETH BUILDING CNE-Sat.,Nov.10th,2018
By Sally Warburton The Queen Elizabeth Building on the CNE grounds was a happening place on Saturday, November 10 ! Community Living Toronto was having its biennial fundraising event. With the disco theme “Celebrate good times, come on!” event throughout the venue – disco balls, disco dancers performance, guests dancing up a storm to the…
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10th Annual Prosperity Ball @ Royal York Hotel (Sat. Nov 10, 2018)
New Beginnings Support Program hosted its 10th Annual Prosperity Ball – Night of Diamonds on Saturday November 10, 2018 at the Royal York Hotel. The Host for the evening was Amanda Lang, an Internationally recognized Canadian Business Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Amanda believes giving back is a necessity to improving the lives of…
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A Fundraiser in Support of Liver Research and Education@The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel (1 Harbour Square, Toronto,)-Fri.,Nov.16th,2018
A Fundraiser in Support of Liver Research and Education. Liver disease is often seen as an adult problem but in reality thousands of children in Canada – from newborns to teens – suffer from various forms of life-threatening liver disease. Our urgent challenge is to transform the future of these children, to offer them a…
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Canadian Indie Pop Artist Zoelly Captures Heartache & Longing in New Single. Toronto-Based Singer/Songwriter Releases Follow-Up Single & Video After Summer Smash “Blowing Smoke”
Canadian Indie Pop Artist Zoelly Captures Heartache & Longing in New Single Toronto-Based Singer/Songwriter Releases Follow-Up Single & Video After Summer Smash “Blowing Smoke” — Watch on YouTube! “Strong, passionate vocals” — PopFiltr “I love the powerful, flawless vocals” — Unrecorded “Passionate, pretty vocals with a calming beat” — Tongue Tied Magazine “Vocals sound amazing!…