Category: Concert
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STEVE MARRINER SHARES NEW SINGLE “I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY” AHEAD OF ANTICIPATED ALBUM HEAR MY HEART
Out June 6 via Cordova Bay Records “I Don’t Know What To Say” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram Acclaimed Canadian blues artist Steve Marriner is back with the heartfelt new single “I Don’t Know What To Say,” the second release from his upcoming solo album Hear My Heart, out June 6 via Cordova Bay Records. Following the swaggering success of his first single — a blues-soaked reinvention of…
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Departure, The Reimagined Canadian Music Week-May 2025 @Hotel X,
By Sally Warburton, Wayne Baggs &BKONTHESCENE The first inaugural Departure music conference took place the week of May 6 – 11, 2025. Departure, the reimagined Canadian Music Week, embodied and honoured the spirit that defines the Canadian and global creative community. It was a true celebration of artistry. Departure is where the world’s talent in music, art,…
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DEPARTUREHONOURS INFLUENTIAL MUSIC VISIONARIES, FEATURING DALLAS GREEN (CITY AND COLOUR), TEGAN AND SARA, AND TIA WOOD, AMONG OTHERS, WITH FORMER CMW PRESIDENT & CEO NEILL DIXON RECEIVING THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Departure Honours takes place Wed. May 7 at 6:00PM Initial lineup of Industry Supporters and Partners announced including Amazon Music, CIMA, Live Nation Canada, Music Canada, Seeing Red, Slaight Music, SOCAN, Ticketmaster, among many others Departure Honours pre-sale tickets now available, general ticket sales begin April 8 In advance of Canadian music’s biggest weekend, Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group (OVG) announced Departure Honours,…
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Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @6:00pm.
Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00pm.Dallas Green (City and Colour) and Tia Wood are set to perform at the event, alongside a special presentation by Tegan and Sara, highlighting their foundation’s mission to invest in the potential of…
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Heather Christine Breathes New Life Into a Jazz Classic With ‘C’est Magnifique’
Mississauga-based jazz pop vocalist Heather Christine revisits her solo travels in France with a fresh, Latin-infused take on the Cole Porter standard, accompanied by the renowned Bill King Trio. MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here C’est Magnifique” Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram When Mississauga, Ontario-based jazz pop vocalist Heather Christine graduated from college, she set out for a…
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Kraftwerk @Massey Hall – Sat.,March 8, 2025
Kraftwerk at Massey Hall was nothing short of a mesmerizing, mind-bending journey through electronic music history. For a band that has been at it for over five decades, they remain as innovative and hypnotic as ever. The night was a perfectly curated mix of robotic precision and human nostalgia. From the opening pulses of Numbers…
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Rosanne Cash at Koerner Hall – Fri.,March 7, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Rosanne Cash delivered a stunning performance at Koerner Hall on March 7, bringing warmth, wisdom, and an effortless command of the stage. Backed by her longtime musical partner and husband, John Leventhal, Cash took the audience on a journey through her rich catalog, blending folk, country, and Americana with storytelling that felt…
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Jonas & The Jaguar Moon @The Art Bay-Thursday, January 16th, 2025
The purpose of the evening was to promote Jonas & The Jaguar Moon’s new single ‘Believer”. And promote it did! We all loved the song! Rock ‘n’ roll icon Jonas Tomalty graced us with his presence. We learned about his brand-new band, Jonas & The Jaguar Moon. They’re so happy to announce the release of…
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The Andy Kim Annual Christmas Concert @Massey Hall -Wed.,December 4, 2024
By Wayne Baggs The Andy Kim Annual Christmas show at Massey Hall on December 4, 2024, was a heartwarming celebration of music and community spirit. As a cherished tradition, the event once again brought together an eclectic lineup of Canadian talent to spread holiday cheer, all united to support CAMH Gifts of Light. Kim, as…
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Krampus Ball @The Opera House-Sat.,Dec.7th,2024
It was the twelfth year to Toronto, Krampus Ball was a night of costumes, music, and mesmerizing performances, all inspired by the folklore of Krampus, the yuletide demon. The performers include Squid Lid featuring A.P.E., Projekt F, Bass Witch, and others. Guests are encouraged to fully immerse themselves by donning creative outfits, whether as festive demons, nutcrackers,…
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DANI presents An Evening with Kodi Lee-Thurs.,Dec.5th,2024 @ Meridian Arts Centre
By Sally Warburton Thursday, December 5th was a very special evening at the Toronto Meridian Arts Centre in North York Toronto. This was a fundraiser for DANI (Developing and Nurturing Independence) the organization which provides life-changing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. All funds from ticket sales went to DANI. Setting the mood by hosting the evening was…
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Sue Foley @The Oakville Living Art Centre & Pat Travers @The Rockpile-Sat.,Nov.23rd,2024
By Wayne Baggs The evening began with the soulful strums of Sue Foley’s guitar filling the Oakville Living Arts Centre. The November chill outside only made the warmth inside more inviting as Sue’s Texan blues licks intertwined with her smooth vocals, drawing the crowd into her world. Each note carried an intimate energy, as if…
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The Jitters @Hugh’s Room-Fri.,Nov.8th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Jitters at Hugh’s Room on November 8th was an absolute blast! It felt like a throwback to the ’80s Toronto music scene, but with a refreshed vibe that totally worked. The band brought their signature energy, and the audience was all in, singing along to their hits. Frontman Blair Packham’s vocals…
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds With Special Guest-Steve Strongman @The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts-Fri.,Oct.25th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Fabulous Thunderbirds delivered a high-energy, blues-filled performance at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on October 25, 2024. Led by frontman and harmonica legend Kim Wilson, the band brought its signature Texas blues-rock sound to a packed house. Touring with a new album release. “Struck Down” features 9 new songs…
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The Musical Stage Company – UNCOVERED: U2 & THE ROLLING STONES @Koerner Hall-Fri.,Oct 25, 2024
By Sally Warburton &Photo credit: Dahlia Katz The Musical Stage Company’s 18th annual UNCOVERED concert was at Koerner Hall! This October the spotlight was on the two most famous rock bands in music history, U2 & The Rolling Stones! From U2’s politically charged arrangements to The Rolling Stones’ rebellious and blues-influenced melodies, the innovation and success of…
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Blues Musician SUGAR BROWN Shares Globe-Trekking Odyssey With ‘Toronto Bound’ Single And Album
“Toronto Bound” YouTube and Spotify Website Picking up and leaving for a new town or city can be a challenge at the best of times. But for Toronto-based blues musician Ken Kawashima (aka Sugar Brown), leaving Chicago — often considered one of the blues’ hotbeds — for Toronto seems like a natural fit on the groovy and gorgeous…
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The Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF) presented Un-Gala 2024, A Night Of Celebration &Fundraising @Universal Music-Thur.,Oct.24th,2024
The Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF) presented Un-Gala 2024, a night of celebration and fundraising dedicated to bringing the transformative power of music therapy to those who need it most but lack the financial means to access it. This year’s event focused on expanding access to music therapy for older adults facing cognitive decline due…
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The Drive-By Truckers @The Danforth Music Hall -Tues.,October 22,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Drive-By Truckers’ show at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on October 22 was pure rock-and-roll grit at its finest, everything a fan could hope for—raw, real, and relentless. The Southern Rock Opera Revisited tour found the group performing all 94 minutes of their critically acclaimed album. From the first note,…
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deadmau5 Announces Special Guests For Red Rocks Nov. 1 & 2 With BSOD, Kiesza, Lights, SOFI, And WTF? (Steve Duda & Dj Aero)
ELECTRONIC MUSIC ICON deadmau5 retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5 ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS FORRED ROCKSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 WITH. BSOD, KIESZA*, LIGHTS, SOFI,AND WTF? (STEVE DUDA & DJ AERO) WITH SUPPORT FROM CALLIE REIFF mau5shop POP-UP SHOP SET FOR DENVERWITH NEW AND EXCLUSIVE LIMITED MERCH *Appearing Friday, November 1 only To celebrate two and a half decades of creating…
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The Doobie Brothers @The Kitchener Aud -Wed.,October 9, 2024
By Wayne Baggs The Doobie Brothers delivered an outstanding performance at The Kitchener Aud on October 9, 2024, blending classic rock with their signature harmonies. From the moment they hit the stage, the energy was palpable, and the band didn’t disappoint, kicking things off with fan favourites like their cover of Eddie Hollands’ “Take Me…
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