Category: Concert
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TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Arena Rock Legends Return to the Road Following a Historic Year Honouring Their Legacy Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation – an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence,…
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APRIL WINE SET TO ROCK NORTH AMERICA IN 2026 AS SPECIAL GUESTS OF TRIUMPH !
Fans of classic Canadian rock n’ roll must be overjoyed with not only the announcement of Triumph’s first North American tour in decades, but that they will have another one of the Great White North’s top rock bands supporting these spring dates: April Wine. Running from April 22nd through June 6th, the tour will hit all…
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Andy Kim’s 21st Annual Gift of Light Christmas concert @Massey Hall-Wed.,Dec.3rd,2025
By Wayne Baggs Andy Kim’s 21st annual Gift of Light Christmas concert at Massey Hall delivered a heartwarming, unforgettable night that reaffirmed its place as one of Toronto’s most cherished holiday traditions. A festive spirit filled the historic venue from the moment the lights dimmed and the first notes rang out, blending joyous celebration with genuine…
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The Trews @The Danforth-Sat.,December 6, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Honestly, The Trews at The Danforth on December 6, 2025 was just a great night out. The kind of show you walk away from thinking, “Yeah, that’s exactly why I like live music.” No gimmicks, no nonsense — just a band that knows how to rock a room and have fun doing…
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Community Rocks 2025 ! Fundraiser for Community Living
By Sally Warburton Every two years Community Living has its massive fundraiser … Community Rocks! 2025 was the year! This year the event was as spectacular as ever! Held again at the Queen Elizabeth Building on the Exhibition Grounds in Toronto. Doors opened at 6pm at the amazing venue which is spacious and convenient to get to.…
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Finger Eleven @Dine Alone Records-Fri.,Nov.7th,2025
By Wayne Baggs The Finger Eleven show at Dine Alone Records felt like the kind of night fans quietly hope for but rarely get—a band with decades of arena experience stripping everything down and playing as if they were in your living room. The room itself helped set the tone: warm lighting, vinyl-lined walls, and…
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Coney Hatch @The Redwood Theatre-Fri.,Nov.14th,2025
By Wayne Baggs On November 14, 2025, Coney Hatch, the iconic Canadian hard rock band, delivered a truly special experience at The Redwood Theatre in Toronto. This wasn’t a typical high-volume rock show: the performance is billed as “Up-Close & Unplugged,” giving fans a rare, acoustic, and intimate encounter with the band. Where were you in 1982…
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WINTERFOLK XXIV RETURNS TO TORONTO — FOUR DAYS OF ROOTS, BLUES, AND COMMUNITY AT THE TRANZAC CLUB
Toronto, ON — Winterfolk XXIV, Toronto’s beloved mid-winter music festival, returns bigger than ever for its 24th year with four full days of live roots and blues music at the Tranzac Club from February 12–15, 2026. Featuring more than 100 artists across multiple stages, Winterfolk celebrates the city’s vibrant folk, blues, and singer-songwriter community — keeping live…
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THE ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO TORONTO’S MASSEY HALL DECEMBER 3
Tickets on-sale now – ticketmaster.ca with proceeds supporting CAMH’s Gifts of Light This year, luminary musician and Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Andy Kimreturns to Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall onWednesday, December 3 for another unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of the season with performances from iconic Canadian artists. The Andy Kim Christmas will bring some of the nation’s most applauded talent to Toronto…
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Steve Hackett @Massey Hall-Tues.,Oct.7th,2025
By Wayne Baggs Steve Hackett at Massey Hall was nothing short of magnificent — a night that reminded me exactly why he’s one of my all-time favourite guitar players. Seeing him live again, in such a perfect venue, was like reconnecting with an old friend who still has endless stories to tell through six strings.…
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Corrosion of Conformity, Judas Priest &Alice Cooper @Budweiser Stage-Mon.,Sept.29th,2025
By Wayne Baggs Wow, what a night. Seeing Judas Priest and Alice Cooper share the stage in Toronto was like a holy trinity of heavy metal & theatrical rock. From start to finish it was loud, grand, crazy, and everything you want out of a classic rock show. Corrosion of Conformity opened things up with…
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Day #10 – TIFF50 – Sat., Sept. 13th, 2025
Red Carpet Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – Sarah McLachlan Day 10 TIFF 2025 was expected with anticipation! It was the day when the film Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery would have its World Premier. And before the documentary film screening, was the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. On the Red Carpet were; singer Kathleen…
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Econoline Crush Announce New Era With “New Gold Magic” Single And Canadian Tour
Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram For three decades, Econoline Crush has thrived in the space between industrial grit and melodic uplift. With their forthcoming single ‘New Gold Magic’ out September 26 —produced, mixed, and mastered by Kane Churko at The Hideout—the band signals not just survival but reinvention. Frontman Trevor Hurst frames it succinctly: “New Gold Magic is about getting your…
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Tedeschi Trucks Band &Gov’t Mule @Budweiser Stage -Wed.,September 3, 2025
By Wayne Baggs The Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gov’t Mule delivered a truly unforgettable evening at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on September 3, 2025. Gov’t Mule kicked things off in stirring fashion, launching into a mix of stirring covers—The Staple Singers’ “Hammer and Nails” and Ann Peebles’ “I Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home”—before diving into…
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Casa Loma Symphony In The Gardens – Movie Night-Mon.,Aug.18th,2025
By Jesse Read We had the opportunity to watch Casa Loma’s “Symphony In The Gardens – Movie Night” and it was a packed house (or should I say castle) filled with awe-inspired movie buffs and film score lovers. Led by Maestro Paolo Busato, a world renowned conductor,the Casa Loma Orchestra performed hits from films…
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Elora Riverfest 2025 @Bissell Park
By Wayne Baggs Elora Riverfest 2025 was nothing short of magical, the kind of weekend that reminds you why live music festivals hold such a special place in people’s hearts. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Grand River in Elora, the festival had that perfect balance of small-town charm and big-time music vibes. From…
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Mariposa Folk Festival 2025 in Orillia
By Wayne Baggs Day 1 – Day one of the Mariposa Folk Festival 2025 in Orillia kicked off with that familiar blend of sunshine, lake breeze, and joyful reunion energy. As crowds trickled in through Tudhope Park, a palpable buzz filled the air—Mariposa veterans hugged it out, newcomers looked around wide-eyed, and volunteers kept everything…
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DEVO @ HISTORY-Mon.,June 30th,2025
By Wayne Baggs DEVO brought their quirky, high-energy weirdness to History in Toronto and it was a glorious, synth-drenched trip down memory lane. The crowd—an eclectic mix of longtime fans, new wavers, and curious Gen Z’ers—were buzzing from the moment those iconic yellow suits hit the stage. From “Whip It” to “Girl U Want” to…
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RUSHfest Canada 2025 Celebrates 10 Years Since Rush’s Final Concert With Two-Day Fan Festival at Massey Hall and TD Music Hall
August 1–2, 2025 – This summer, RUSHfest Canada lands in Toronto for a once-in-a-generation celebration of one of Canada’s most iconic rock bands: Rush. Taking place Friday, August 1 at Massey Hall and Saturday, August 2 at TD Music Hall, this two-day event marks 10 years to the day since Rush played their final concert in Los Angeles on August 1, 2015—and…
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Clutch and Tyler Bryant @The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort- Sat.;June 7, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Clutch and Tyler Bryant brought a heavy dose of grit, groove, and guitar power to The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort on June 7, 2025, delivering a night of rock ‘n’ roll mastery to a fired-up crowd. Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown opened with a punchy, high-energy set full of Southern swagger…
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