Category: celebration
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Yes And Deep Purple @Budweiser Stage-Sun.,Aug.25th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Deep Purple and Yes concert at Budweiser Stage on August 25, 2024, spectacularly displayed classic rock mastery. Both bands, legends in their own right, delivered performances that thrilled fans and reminded everyone why they remain icons in the genre. The night celebrated two of the most enduring bands in rock history,…
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In Its 9th Year, Toronto’s Kensington Market Jazz Festival – Led By Molly Johnson – Back For September 27-29
Website I Facebook I Instagram I YouTube Cue the scatted syllables and snapping fingers: The Kensington Market Jazz Festival is returning to the streets of Toronto the weekend of Sept. 27-29, 2024. And when it arrives, it won’t be as just a revered local tradition, but the embodiment of an enduring vision. This ninth edition of the annual salute to all that…
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CANADIAN IMMIGRANT MAGAZINE AND WESTERN UNION RECOGNIZETHE TOP 25 CANADIAN IMMIGRANTS OF 2024 @TIFF Lightbox-Wed.,Aug.14th,2024
By YYZ Events The 16th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award winners were honoured and celebrated at a ceremony in Toronto. Presented by Western Union, the Top 25 awards shared the inspiring success stories of immigrants and refugees who came from diverse cultures and backgrounds, from coast to coast. This year’s program was also sponsored by COSTI…
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“BLOOD AND GUTS”Billy Morrison And Jonathan Ball Exhibit Now @Liss Gallery-122 Cumberland Street Until Fri., August 30th,2024
It was a very special preview of original and limited edition prints by Billy Morrison and sculptures/callaboration with Johnathan Ball was held at Liss Gallery. Billy Morrison is an artist,radio host on SiriusXM with the ”Influenced”show and a guitarist from of the Billy Idol Band. A master of the six string and canvas. After performing…
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ACCLAIMED JAPANESE ARTIST CORNELIUS RELEASES NEW THREE-SONG EP, ‘BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN’FEATURING GUEST COLLABORATOR ARTO LINDSAY, OUT TODAY
ANNOUNCES DELUXE VINYL EDITION OF ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ LP AND ADDS MONEY MARK TO US FALL TOUR DATES INCLUDING FONDA THEATRE (LA), CRYSTAL BALLROOM (PORTLAND), AND NEPTUNE THEATRE (SEATTLE) BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN AVAILABLE ON ALL DSPS TODAY HERE PRE-ORDER ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ DELUXE VINYL EDITION HERE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES HERE WATCH THE VIDEO TO “MIND TRAIN” HERE “Japanese…
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Son of James Unveils Powerful Cover of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act
“We Will Rock You” YouTube and Spotify Website Son of James, the dynamic Vancouver-based band renowned for their unique blend of rock, soul, and traditional Chinese music, is proud to release a powerful cover of Queen’s legendary anthem “We Will Rock You.” This special release is dedicated to the Chinese Canadian Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of…
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Celebrates The Rock Visions Of Legendary Photographer Bob Gruen @Liss Gallery-112 Cumberland Street, Toronto-September 3, 2024 – October 5, 2024:
September 3, 2024 – October 5, 2024: Liss Gallery, 112 Cumberland Street, Toronto If you’ve ever thumbed through a music magazine or gazed in admiration at a poster of a legendary rock star, the chances are good you were looking at the work of Bob Gruen. From his iconic portraits of John Lennon in New York…
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival-July To August 2024
Photography By YYZ Events The yearly tradition in August in Toronto as we Experience the magic of the Caribbean as we swayed to the sounds of reggae, soca, and tropical house music. Our thoughts were in the sun ,on white sand beaches and partaking in tropical cocktails by the pool. We had the opportunity to celebrate…
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Toronto Festival of Beer (TFOB) @Exhibition Place
Photography By Jesse Read &Cypress Hill By TFOB Toronto Festival of Beer (TFOB)/Beer Fest, was another successful year for the annual event pthat took place at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Guest were celebrating this year’s Toronto’s Festival of Beer with fantastic beer & beverage selections to the delicious food and amazing music performances,…
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Sammy Hagar-“The Best Of All Worlds Tour”@Budweiser Theatre-Thurs.,July 31st,2024
By Wayne Baggs Sammy Hagar rocked Toronto on July 31, 2024, with a concert that fans won’t soon forget. The Red Rocker brought his A-game to the stage, delivering a high-energy performance that spanned his entire career. From Montrose classics to solo hits and Van Halen favourites, Sammy had the crowd singing along and dancing…
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Bump For BUCKO-A Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament To Raise Funds For Camp BUCKO @Ball Sports Polson Pier ,Toronto, ON -Sunday, July 28, 2024
It was an eventful sunny Sunday by the lakefront as Michael Cuzzupe, a firefighter and he’ll be volunteering with Camp BUCKO this August as an enthusiastic Camp Counsellor for the kids.Michael mentioned that”there are incredible people who participated and work with the organization. His best friend of 15 years Johnny Cornacchia, is also a firefighter. They’ve both…
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Comedian Pete Davidson to Headline Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe is the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State. Comedian Pete Davidson will headline the Rochester Fringe Festival, performing a comedy show on Friday, September 13 at the Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall. Rochester’s not-for-profit Fringe has become one of the largest and most successful fringe festivals in the nation, the…
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Salsa On St.Clair-Sat.,July 6th &Sun.,July 7th,2024
It was the 20th annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival , as It’ all happened on St Clair W Ave, between Winona Rd & Christie St on Saturday July 6 & Sunday July 7! It , as it completely transform this area of Toronto into the fiesta atmosphere with over 350 Canadian and International performers, an…
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Son of James Capture The Soulful Sounds of Chinatown on Driving, Rolling, Careening “Come On”
“Come On” Spotify Website Son of James’ new single “Come On” is oh so careening and funky that you’d have a hard time believing what’s making that gritty, swaggering sound is a delicate Chinese instrument. Especially with bandleader Shon Wong’s whiskey-soaked commands to “Come on!” harkening back to James Brown’s “Get on up!” But when you listen…
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Free LSD, from punk rock supergroup OFF!. coming soon to a theater near you! The film premiered at closing night of the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival and features an album of the same name!
Free LSD, from punk rock supergroup OFF!. coming soon to a theater near you! The film premiered at closing night of the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival and features an album of the same name, which debuted at #20 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart. The film Free LSD follows the story of Keith (played by Keith Morris), an elderly…
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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram at The Opera House – Canada Music Week-June 2024
By Wayne Baggs If the blues had a heartbeat in Toronto last night, it was pounding through the walls of The Opera House. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram delivered a masterclass in soul-drenched guitar and raw emotion as part of Canada Music Week 2024. From the moment he stepped on stage, the energy was electric—like the spirit…
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Yintah, Escape, Music, & More @TIFF Lightbox! Get Ready For The The TIFF Festivities Thurs.,Sept.5th-Sun.,Sept.15th,2024
Escape A tense, pulse-pounding Korean thriller A North Korean military hero (Lee Je-hoon, Taxi Driver) puts his life on the line when he suddenly defects to the South in this action-thriller that also stars Koo Kyo-hwan (D.P.) and Song Kang (Love Alarm). Get tickets ON SALE NOW See great films first Members get up to 50%…
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I Am: Celine Dion @TIFF Lightbox-Mon.,June 17, 2024
I Am: Celine Dion in Toronto on June 17, 2024 A premiere screening of the documentary was held at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto as part of the North American premieres show simultaneously in New York and Montreal. The film serves as a love letter to Celine Dion’s fans and offers an honest and raw behind the…
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TD-Toronto Jazz Festival-Fri.,June 21, -Sun.,June 30, 2024
Get Your tickets for the amazing live music! Serving the Jazz Community Since 1987 What began in 1987 as an eight day showcase of jazz now attracts in excess of 500,000 loyal patrons annually over 10 days as more than 1,500 musicians entertain all across the city. The Festival has become a destination event, not just…
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The 14th Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show on Father’s Day-Sun., June 16, 2024
It’s a yearly tradition in June when The Bloor-Yorkville area, Toronto’s destination neighbourhood for high-end boutiques, restaurants and hotels welcomes everyone to the 14th Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024 from This spectacular red-carpet event took place on Bloor Street, one of the most luxurious shopping streets in North America. This year, the…
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