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Month: February 2024

  • Alex Bird & Ewan Farncombe Get JUNO Award Nomination For Vocal Jazz Album Of The Year

    “Impassioned messages sung and played from one’s heart but worn on a well-dressed sleeve. (The album) Songwriter is an elegant, romantic, and well-executed gem of a record.” – Kira Grunenberg, DownBeat Magazine YouTube, Spotify and Website Alex and Ewan are available for media now! Renowned jazz singer, songwriter, and actor Alex Bird and pianist Ewan Farncombe continue to…

  • Montreal Jazz Pianist Simon Denizart Releases “Speedball” From Upcoming ‘Piece Of Mind’ Album

    MONTREAL JAZZ PIANIST SIMON DENIZART ANNOUNCES HIS FIFTH FULL LENGTH ALBUM PIECE OF MIND OUT MARCH 29TH PRE-ORDER HERE SHARES THE INTOXICATING NEW SINGLE “SPEEDBALL” LISTEN HERE Today, Montreal-via-France jazz pianist and composer Simon Denizart is pleased to announce his fifth full-length Piece of Mind arriving March 29th. He shares a taste of the new album with the intoxicating and mysterious new…

  • Rock Prodigy Avalon Stone Transcends Youth in Raw and Emotional Sophomore Single ‘Harder’

    “Harder” YouTube and Spotify Website Ever feel trapped in your thoughts, yearning for childhood innocence? On her stunning sophomore single, “Harder,” Kitchener, ON’s Avalon Stone sings with a world-weariness that belies her 20 years—and makes it land with a raw, emotional force that explains why she’s already a respected not-so-elder stateswoman of rock in her native Canada. Avalon…

  • Jet Puppy Unleashes Rock and Roll Frenzy with Debut Single ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’

    “Shake, Rattle and Roll” YouTube and Spotify Bandcamp Jet Puppy, a dynamic and highly entertaining rockand roll band from Toronto, Ontario proudly announces the release of their debut single, “Shake,Rattle and Roll” – available now! With its catchy and nostalgic up-tempo beat, “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” is a vibrant ode to the heyday of rock and roll. The band’s commitment to preserving the joy, exuberance, and timeless sound of North American popular music is evident in this track, flawlessly embodying the essence of both…

  • Americana Rocker Matthew Holtby’s New EP is an Absolute Sonic Departure

    “Goodbye Song” YouTube and Spotify Website Oshawa, ON-born, Warkworth, ON-based Matthew Holtby has been slowly adding to his collection of singles, one song at a time for the past two years. Working with Peterborough, ON Producer Michael Phillips, the pair have been digging out the sounds Holtby creates on his acoustic guitar with the help of his bandmates, best…

  • Own Afropop Sensation ADEOLUWA Unveils Cinematic New Single ‘4,5,6’

    “4,5,6” YouTube and Spotify Website Bubbling under Nigerian-born, Regina, Saskatchewan-grown Afropop singer ADEOLUWA returns with cinematic new single “4,5,6.”  Defined by a sleek guitar riff and heartfelt lyricism, “4,5,6” is an ultrasmooth ballad in the same irresistible love-struck vein of early 2000s R&B.  Influenced by a wide variety of artists ranging from Tina Turner to Adekunle Gold to…

  • From Britain’s Got Talent To Flato Markham Theatre: Electrifying Illusionist DARCY OAKE Is A Must-See

    “…We are witnessing the birth of a star” – SIMON COWELL “…A magician who specializes in sleight of hand and illusions – and blowing our minds!” – DAILY MIRROR “…so incredible that I didn’t want to blink the entire night for fear of missing every move!” – TORONTO GUARDIAN Thu., Feb. 29, 2024 8:00 p.m.…

  • Blue Bovine Steak & Sushi House @Union Station Grand Opening-Friday, February 16, 2024

    By Sally Warburton ‘Meet me at the Bull’ will very soon be a well used Toronto expression. As that’s where we’ll all meet up to go to Toronto’s newest restaurant Blue Bovine  Steak and Sushi House. The bull statue outside Union Station entrance to Blue Bovine Steak and Sushi House represents where Bay Street business, sports and entertainment intersect. It…

  • 2024 NBA All-Star Starters @Indianapolis-Sunday, Feb. 18th,2024

    The 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters have been announced. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will captain the West and East squads, respectively, at the 2024 All-Star Game. The league is returning to an East vs. West format, so the following players will team up for their respective conference in the 73rd annual NBA All Star game on Sunday,…

  • SUE FOLEY ANNOUNCES NEW ONEGUITAR WOMAN ALBUM ANDRELEASES FIRST SINGLE – ELIZABETH COTTEN’S “OH BABE IT AIN’T NO LIE”

    Spotify I Labelstore | Amazon US | Amazon CA Sue Foley’s new acoustic solo album, ONE GUITAR WOMAN is a moving tribute to the female pioneers of guitar, the women whose music and lives delivered the inspiration and paved the way for those that followed. Sue honors artists spanning a whole spectrum of styles. She writes in her liner notes, “They were massively talented,…

  • Jay Douglas Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Toronto’s Musical Landscape with The Mabel-Helen-Rose Foundation Stone Award

    Led To Love : A Black History Month Celebration 11:00am – Sunday, February 18th 2024 11:00am Worship Service at Verity Centre For Better Living – 449 Vaughan Road, Toronto Guest Speakers: Eddie Bullen ~ Jazz Pianist; Dani Elwell and John Devenish ~ JAZZ.FM91 Guest Performers Drummers From The Community Verity Community Choir, Derrick Sweet & Son, and…

  • A Great Taste In Music: February’s “Flavours & Vibes” Curated By Jones & Jones Serves Up A Full Menu Of Styles

    Mark the date and get ready to dig in! Flavours & Vibes will bring a sumptuous mix of uplifting sounds to Brampton’s The Rose Mainstage on February 22, 2024, in an evening of songs and sensations headlined by international roots, rock and reggae sensation Jesse Royal. With performances by The Human Rights, Omega Mighty, JUNO Award…

  • Chiefs Defeat 49ers In O.T. To Repeat As Champs @Allegiant Stadium-Las Vegas, Nevada-Sunday, February 11, 2024

    By Bill Kwan The K.C. Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. Wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. scored the winning touchdown, thrown by Patrick Mahomes. Travis Kelce caught nine of his 10 targets for 93 yards and five first downs, producing two productive plays of 15 or more yards. The Overtime…

  • AUGUST 16 & 17, 2024 | PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU AUGUST 15 | LASSO IN THE CITY YOUR LASSO MONTRÉAL 2024 LINEUP IS HERE!

    SINGLE-DAY TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 2 AT 10 A.M. MONTREY’ALL TO WELCOME SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN COUNTRY MUSIC, INCLUDING: DUSTIN LYNCH, BRETT YOUNG,TYLER HUBBARD, MEGAN MORONEY, MATT LANG, KIP MOORE, JOSH ROSS, LAURENCE ST-MARTIN and many more!Get them spurs shined up, because Canada’s most exciting country music festival, LASSO Montréal, presented by Bell in collaboration…

  • “HOUSE OF NINJAS” IS NOW NUMBER 7 ON TOP 10 SHOWS IN NETFLIX US

    Watch the Official Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/embed/gaDl_i80PYU?si=oKRoy5-dTbww3yZSNinjas existed throughout many pivotal times in Japanese history — but what if they were still secretly undertaking missions in modern society? Set in today’s Japan, this series tells the story of the Tawara family, the last ninja clan who abandoned their roots after a mission gone wrong. Now, an unprecedented crisis…

  • Dragon Ball 2024  Fundraiser Yee Hong Foundation @The Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024

    By Sally W. https://www.yeehongdragonball.org/ The Metro Toronto Convention Centre was a busy place on Saturday, February 10th. It was the celebration of the Lunar New Year and the biggest annual fundraiser for the Yee Hong Foundation Toronto. The Dragon Ball gala was held in the lower level in the MTCC North Building which is an…

  • Bullseye -The Players Tailgate During SB58 Week @4213 S Las Vegas Blvd.,Las Vegas, Nevada-Sun., Feb.11th, 2024

    Host Chef Bobby Flay, Featured Chef Aaron May, along with 18 Celebrity Chefs, Emcee Sage Steele, DJ Irie and over 50 Pro players like Cam Jordan, Jaylen Waddle, Nico Collins, Roquan Smith & Puka Nacua. Players Tailgate featured a collaboration between Bullseye Event Group, D’USSÉ, and Roc Nation. World-class tailgate food needs to be paired…

  • Sam Roberts Band – The Adventures Of Ben Blank Tour-Fri., Feb.9th,2024 @History

    By Wayne BaggsSam Roberts’ performance at History in Toronto in 2024 was nothing short of spectacular, reaffirming his status as a seasoned rock maestro. The venue’s intimate setting provided the perfect backdrop for Roberts to connect with the audience, creating an electric atmosphere that reverberated with passion and energy. From the moment Roberts stepped onto…

  • TASTE OF THE NFL PRESENTED BY FRITO-LAY, QUAKER, AND THE PEPSICO FOUNDATION@ Keep Memory Alive Event Center Las Vegas, Nevada-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024

    We had the pleasure of partaking in the yearly tradition of Taste Of The NFL with curated delicious food by some of the nation’s hottest culinary talent, including renowned chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry, and Mark Bucher. Joining them were over 25 locally loved Las Vegas chefs creating signature dishes. The…

  • Charity Poker Tournament at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party! @The Ahern Hotel, Las Vegas-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024

    It was the first-ever Charity Poker Tournament at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party! Hosted by legendary World Series of Poker Champion (and consummate philanthropist), JAMIE GOLD. The  annual Super Bowl Party took over the Ahern Hotel in Las Vegas and hosted guests including Drew Brees, Terrell Owens, Joey Fatone, Rob Riggle, Cedric the Entertainer, Kelly Dodd, Brandon Marshall, Omar Bolden,…