Author: BK
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Interview with Barney Bentall – Juno award winning Canadian musician.
Interview with Barney Bentall – Juno award winning Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, vocalist and guitarist by Sally Warburton His bands – Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, The High Bar Gang – blue-grassed style band, solo albums, then in 2016 joined Shari Ulrich and Tom Taylor – the trio BTU – folk music. January 4,…
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Canadian Singer-Songwriter Barney Bentall PERFORMING AT HUGH’S ROOM JANUARY 10-13, 2019
Canadian Singer-Songwriter Barney Bentall PERFORMING AT HUGH’S ROOM JANUARY 10-13 THE 15TH AND FINAL EDITION OF “THE WAY WE FEEL: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF GORDON LIGHTFOOT” The Miner Video After a five year recording hiatus, JUNO Award winner Barney Bentall returns with what is arguably his most personal record to date, The Drifter…
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Big Sugar and musician friends’ tribute to Garry Lowe @Danforth Music Hall Toronto – Friday, December 28, 2018
by Sally Warburton The Danforth Music Hall was packed on Friday, December 28. It was a sold out tribute concert to honour Garry Lowe – bassist for Big Sugar who died July 7, 2018 of cancer. Big Sugar is a Canadian blues, reggae rock band from Toronto whose 1st album was released in 1991. Big…
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Big Sugar paying tribute to their long-time bassist GARRY LOWE with a benefit concert on December 28 at Danforth Music Hall featuring Barenaked Ladies, Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene, Culture Shock, Danko Jones, Dream Warriors, Maestro Fresh Wes, Human Rights, I Mother Earth, Isax Injah, Julian Taylor, Lazo, Leroy Sibbles, Mojah, Adrian Sheriff Miller, The New Deal, Tom Wilson, Wide Mouth Mason, Willi Williams, and many more.
I’m sure you’ve already heard, but Big Sugar are paying tribute to their long-time bassist GARRY LOWE with a benefit concert on December 28 at Danforth Music Hall featuring Barenaked Ladies, Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene, Culture Shock, Danko Jones, Dream Warriors, Maestro Fresh Wes, Human Rights, I Mother Earth, Isax Injah, Julian Taylor, Lazo,…
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Q&A With Andy Kim Thursday, December 13, 2018.
By Sally Warburton Andy, I’d like to start by congratulating you on your recent Induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Growing up in Montreal – the son of Lebanese immigrants – Thinking back to when you were a 16 year old in Montreal and you took the bus to New York City with $40 in…
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Canadian Metal Rap Rockers, Fatal Switch presents “Who We Are”
Call it foreshadowing; Canadian metal rap rockers Fatal Switch are serving indelible insight on what’s to come from them thanks to their new single “Who We Are” — available now! The boundary-pushing band liken themselves as a response to a question that can never be answered: what exactly are they? The answer will come soon…
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Cirque Du Soleil Corteo@Scotia Bank Arena-Wed.,Dec.12th,2018
By Jesse Read Watching Cirque Du Soleil Corteo was an experience that I’ll never forget. The amount of art, beauty and music combined with physical abilities that I didn’t even know humans were capable of, was truly breathtaking. I had the opportunity to go backstage and watch part of the final rehearsal of Corteo and…
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Stacey Kay’s New Album,”11 O’Clock Number”
Stacey Kay is a “New Type” of public personality with a fresh new attitude about the music industry. The Toronto-based award-winning singer-songwriter just released a new “video-meets-manifesto” celebrating self-confidence and challenging beauty standards across the board. The statement track has received early support from Noble Vybe, Stopify, Slay Sonics, BongMines, 100FM, POPMUZIK, Rock the Pigeon,…
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The 14th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show Wed., Dec.05th, 2018 @Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Exhibition Place) Toronto
Photography By Jesse Read&Sally Warburton It was the 14th annual Andy Kim Christmas Show , with upcoming shows in Montreal and for the first time in Burlington on December 20th. Andy Kim’s impressive catalog of hits were showcased on Wednesday night. Always a Superstar in Canada with his quality voice and Rockstar look, even after…
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Merry Craft-Mas by Hoppy Holidays @ Berkley Church (Tue. Dec 4, 2018)
What are the holidays without family, food, and BEER! And that’s what we have Hoppy Holidays for, hosted at Berkley Church, located at 315 Queen Street East, on December 5th. This was the 5th Annual craft beer sampling event, complete with seasonal brews, one-off creations, and festive beer cocktails! Although this is a beer focused…
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Art Collector Starter Kit @ the Corey Helford Gallery (Sat. Dec. 1, 2018)
On Saturday, December 1, downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery will proudly present their fifth annual group show, entitled Art Collector Starter Kit, featuring new 12” X 12” works by over 70 artists, displayed throughout the gallery’s entire 12,000 sq. ft. space. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, December 1 from 7pm – 11pm, and the show will be on view until Friday, December 28 (please note…
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The LIMITLESS GALA@The Hilton Harbour Castle-Fri.,Nov.30th 2018
Photography By Sally Warburton The Special Olympics Canada Gala has been a flagship event for the Special Olympics movement for over 30 years. The Gala was created as a way to raise awareness and funds for the organization, while celebrating Special Olympics athletes and their achievements. A night to embrace the transformative power of sport,…
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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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