Month: November 2022
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THE OTHERNESS CALLS FOR YOUNG ROCK AND ROLL REBELS IN ‘A NEW RESISTANCE
“A New Resistance” YouTube and Spotify Website Social media, constant internet connectivity, and a bottomless pit of not-so-reliable information always aimed at attention attraction are bringing the world to a boil. The Otherness calls for young cultural rebels to stand up and get loud in its latest single, “A New Resistance.” The Argentine band now based in Berlin…
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Loudonville, Ohio’s Faith-Based Guitarist Joe Richard Has Found His Roots With New Album
“Roots” YouTube and Spotify Website Joe Richard was raised in a home surrounded by musicians. His father played in a country band called James Paul and The Blue Country, featuring little Jimmy (older brother) on the lead guitar. Band practice was held in the sunroom of the family home, where instruments were always at his disposal. At 5…
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CAMH ENGAGE@Ricarda’s-Thurs.,Nov.17th,2022
CAMH ENGAGE was the perfect title for this 8th annual marquee fundraiser for CAMH held November 17th at Ricarda’s. (camh.ca). On this evening many guest speakers all commented that vital programs and services are to be”Solutions without Restrictions.”Young professionals attending represent the new league of philanthropic individuals who understand that mental illness affects so many people,…
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Feature Film Release: Sultans of String shine their light on the Silver Screen in Toronto and Hamilton
Watch The Trailer Here! Feature Film Release: Sultans of String shine their light on the Silver Screen in Toronto and Hamilton BILLBOARD-charting world music supergroup Sultans of String are excited about the launch of their feature length film “Sultans of String: The Refuge Project – Visual Album” – their pandemic project that just won at the Cannes World Film…
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Alt-Country Artist Andrea England Gets Honest About Holiday Bitter-Sweetness on New Single “Jolly Melancholy Christmas”
“Jolly Melancholy Christmas” YouTube and Spotify Website Christmas is a difficult time for many – if not most – people, even if that isn’t the way it’s usually portrayed by retailers and in the media. With that in mind, alt-country artist Andrea England gets refreshingly, reassuringly honest about the bitter-sweetness of the holiday in her new single “Jolly…
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Midnight Sparrows, The New Solo Project From Métis, Cree, and Dene Musician Blair Bellerose Releases ‘Born In The City’ Album
“Butterfly Wings” – YouTube and Spotify Website Hot on the heels of the Native American Music Award nominated Rock & Roll City, Midnight Sparrows – the brainchild of Métis, Cree, and Dene musician Blair Bellerose – is releasing its much-anticipated follow-up, Born in the City. Identifying as Métis his entire life, the Vancouver-based musician is now also a…
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LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE Opens Friday, November 25th in NYC – Martika Ramirez Escobar’s Sundance and TIFF Award Winner – December 2nd Expansion to LA/Chicago and other markets
Presents A Surreal, Genre-Bending, Reality-Twisting, Multi-Award Winning Tribute to Filipino Action CinemaWritten and Directed by Martika Ramirez EscobarStarring Sheila Francisco, Bong Cabrera, Rocky Salumbides and Anthony FalconWINNERAmplify Voices Award – 2022 Toronto International Film FestivalSpecial Jury Prize for Innovative Spirit – 2022 Sundance Film FestivalSpecial Jury Mention, Narrative Feature – 2022 LA Asian Pacific…
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Lorraine Klaasen and Mongezi Ntaka Collaborate On New Album “Ukubonga [Gratitude]” Out Now on Justin Time Records
Amampondo (filmed at Lion D’or – MTl)- YouTube “Amampondo” – YouTube Ilanga Selishonile (filmed in TO) – La Reine (filmed in TO – duo with flute) “Kilimanjaro” – YouTube Website and Spotify Ukubonga [Gratitude], the new recording from South African singer Lorraine Klaasen and South African guitarist, composer, arranger, musical director and producer Mongezi Ntaka is a…
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DJ/Producer Christopher Mihas Expands Moves After Midnight Catalog With ‘80s-Groove “I See Right Through You”
“I See Right Through You” – YouTube and Spotify Instagram Catchy choruses and funky guitar walks are all to familiar to Waterloo, ON DJ/Producer Christopher Mihas, better known as Moves After Midnight. Christopher’s tenacity for electro-funk is captured in his newest single, “I See Right Through You” – and it’s available now Synth-pop is a form of artistic…
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Circle The Wolves Are In A Metal “State Of Mind” On New Single
“State Of Mind” – YouTube and Spotify Website The Canadian metal-rockers of Edmonton, Alberta are in a “State of Mind” – streaming now! The collective made up of Michelle Johnson (vocals), Steven Johnson (guitar), Corey Johnson (guitarist, bassist, keys, producer), and Keith Runco (drums) have created a new, gothic style of metal – surging electric riffs and laden…
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Copenhagen’s Alt.Rockers The Lost Weekend Release Debut Album RADIANCE Featuring “What’s My Dream”
“What’s My Dream” YouTube and Spotify Instagram The Copenhagen, Denmark band The Lost Weekend’ debuts with a conceptual wall of noise and an alternative rock album that aims to cut through and join the year’s best rock releases in giving the listener something real. With sailing and crashing guitars, and a vocal frontman that burns…
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The Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend
By Wayne Baggs & BKONTHESCENE It was an epic weekend with six members of the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inducted on Monday. Here are some of the key moments from the weekend induction ceremonies. There were: speeches, interviews and a ring ceremony to honour: Daniel Alfredsson, Roberto Luongo, Riikka Sallinen, Daniel Sedin,…
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Join us for a virtual preview screening of curated clips-Thursday, November 175:00 PM – 6:15 PM PT
Thursday, November 17 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Join us for a virtual preview screening of curated clips from the award-winning PBS documentary film, CURED. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=f79baef8-1111-462d-8513-5963a014c4ff&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.jMHI5NgwpC0yWTcn1Lrs-4Q.rPOC6LE6Fi0CyW73MisNMhQ.lsmtnla2IO0Kmwhm174X_qw This important film highlights a pivotal but little-known moment in LGBTQ and medical history, when activists rose up to challenge the American…
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Thunder Bay Singer / Songwriter / Producer Collin Clowes Releases Heartfelt “Go”
“Go” – YouTube and Spotify Website Death, breakups, moves, and more separate us from people who are important before we want, sometimes before we need. But in life, people come and go. This is the theme of Thunder Bay singer, songwriter, and producer Collin Clowes’s latest single, “Go.” A slow, soft track, “Go” evokes the emotion of sorrowful…
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Bend Sinister’s Dan Moxon Embraces Being a Steady, Stay-At-Home Adult on New Single “Real Good Guy”
“Real Good Guy” – YouTube and Spotify Website Being a good guy doesn’t necessarily entail grand gestures, but merely paying attention to the little things – doing the dishes, walking the dog, cooking dinner. Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Moxon catalogs all the ways he fits the bill on his new single “Real Good Guy” – available now. Taking its…
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THE MOTH PROJECT at the Paradise Theatre (1006 Bloor St W. Toronto)Friday December 2 / 8pm / doors 7pm
THE MOTH PROJECT at the Great Canadian Theatre Company (1233 Wellington St. W, Ottawa) Saturday December 3 / 8pm / doors 7pm / tickets $32.50 General Admission Peter Kiesewalter is available for interviews! a scene from “Immolation,” a song from the Moth Project show – photo credit: Marvin Zana “Immolation” – YouTube Website It’s been 14…
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Week 10 In The NFL
Some of the highlights for Week 10 we’re: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks traveled overseas for the regular-season game in Germany. The Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills put on an instant classic stateside. After a wild back-and-forth to finish the fourth quarter, Greg Joseph’s 33-yard field goal gave the Vikings the winning margin…
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International Ballet Theatre presents THE NUTCRACKER for ONE NIGHT ONLY December 17, 2022 at Meridian Hall
PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER THE UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC FEATURING UKRAINIAN PRINCIPAL DANCERS, VLADYSLAV ROMASHCHENKO AND OLGA POSTERNAK A COUPLE WHO TOURED THE WORLD TO RAISE MONEY FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN AID PRESENTED FOR ONE NIGHT ONLYDECEMBER 17, 2022 AT 7PM AT MERIDIAN HALL Toronto, ON Toronto International Ballet Theatreproudly presents the triumphant return of a production of the…
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Julie Neff’s Powerful Vocals And Harrowing Angelic Production Creates A Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience In “A Lot Left To Learn”
Julie Neff’s Powerful Vocals And Harrowing Angelic Production Creates A Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience In “A Lot Left To Learn” “A Lot Left To Learn” YouTube and Spotify Website Delicately weaving between difficult emotions and deft vocalizations, Julie Neff delivers an astoundingly emotional performance as she reflects on lost love and perseverance in her newest single, “A Lot Left To…
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Original MuchMusic VJ and Platinum Singer/Songwriter CHRISTOPHER WARD Re-Releases Debut 1978 Album Spark of Desire – Available Now!
Spark Of Desire Spotify and Lnk.To Before writing a No. 1 Billboard hit (“Black Velvet”), becoming a MuchMusic original veejay, and an author and podcaster, JUNO-winning songwriter Christopher Ward recorded a 1978 solo debut album titled Spark of Desire. Until now, Spark of Desire has never been available on streaming services. However, on a lucky trip to his well-organized storage space…
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