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Category: Concert

  • Winterfolk Music Festival Announces First Performers-For 2024 Spring Festival

    Tickets and Website Winterfolk Music Festival is proud to announce its inaugural Spring Edition event taking place on June 8th, 2024 at Toronto’s historic Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Street E. This special edition of the festival promises to be a celebration of local talent, culture, and community, showcasing the incredible diversity and creativity of Toronto’s music scene. For more…

  • Juno Award winner Sean Jones and Guest singers-May 16, 2024 @El Mocambo

    By Sally Warburton Another great evening at El Mocambo. @theelmocambo The Event space, bar and music concert venue is a spacious and comfortable place and Toronto’s most iconic venue. Thursday, May 16 was an exciting evening – another of Sean Jones’ Soul music evenings. Hitting the stage at 9pm and joining his band with amazing back up…

  • KANSAS-Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour@Massey Hall-Sat.,May 4th,2024

    By Wayne Baggs &YYZ Photography The concert at Massey Hall was titled-Another Fork In The Road-50th Anniversary Tour. Formed in Topeka, Kansas, United States in 1970. The band is best known for their international hit singles “Carry On Wayward Son” “Point Of No Return” and “Dust in the Wind”, All the hits and plenty more…

  • Nigerian-Born via Italy now Toronto Singer-Songwriter Sonia Aimy To Launch New Album Light-Imole at Toronto’s El Mocambo on June 14th

    El Mocambo  464 Spadina Ave, Toronto June 14th 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Ticket price: General Admission $30; VIP $40. Tickets Available Here Website Istituto Italiano di Cultura is thrilled to present Sonia Aimy’s album launch party for at the El Mocambo on June 14. The album is a fusion of storytelling inspired by Sonia’s birthplace, Nigeria, and…

  • Geoff Tate-“Big Rock Show Hits Tour” @El Mocambo-Wed.,April 3rd,2024

    Words By Alessandro & Photography By BKONTHESCENE This is the writer”s first time to the world famous El Mocambo and his first concert after the pandemic, now journaling for the first time with the world-famous BK OnTheScene. A series of firsts, as this was The Geoff Tate Band’s first and only Canadian date on this…

  • SNAFU,Lamb Of God & Pantera-Mon.,Feb.26th,2024 @Scotia Bank Arena

    Man, the Pantara and Lamb of God show at Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto was an absolute face-melting experience! The energy in the crowd was off the charts, and from the moment the first riff hit, it was pure mayhem. After opening band SNAFU, Lamb of God took the stage with a relentless intensity that…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Sean Jones @ The El Mocambo – Black History Month 2024-Thurs.,January 25, 2024 

    By Sally Warburton    The start of Black History Month 2024. What better way to celebrate than with Juno award winning Sean Jones and the Righteous Echo band at the El Mocambo! Sean Jones is the charismatic R & B soulful singer whose stage presence is dynamic and heart-warming. The event was held in the…

  • Twilight Symphony At The Castle Rings In A New Year At Toronto’s Historic Casa Loma

    Photography By Wayne Baggs Liberty Entertainment Group is pleased to present the return of its acclaimed musical program this winter, with the launch of the 2024 Twilight Symphony at the Castle — a series of intimate candlelit concerts featuring the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra conducted by renowned Maestro Paolo Busato. Presented in Toronto’s most magical location Casa Loma, on arrival, guests will travel the historic 800 ft tunnel below Austin Terrace to the Carriage…

  • 2024 ANNOUNCES EXCITING HEADLINERS:NOAH KAHAN and SZA,in addition to GREEN DAY!17th edition 

     3-DAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend of musical delights! At last, here are the headliners who will be joining Green Day for this year’s festival:  Noah Kahan and SZA, both recent GRAMMY nominees.Hailing from Strafford, Vermont (just south of Montreal), Noah Kahan has made a name for himself…

  • Taylor Swift Tribute Show Returns To Toronto For 3rd Year: 35 Songs By 7 Artists!

    Feeling 22 – A Live Tribute To Taylor Swift Date: January 20, 2024 Performances at 3:00pm (all ages) and 9:00pm(19+) The Rec Room: 255 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, ON M5V 3M9 Tickets: $30 general admission, $45 VIP (includes private preshow, meet and greet, early entry, other swag) Tickets available at https://feeling22torontoallages.eventbrite.com and https://feeling22toronto19plus.eventbrite.com Image and artwork assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/126SFMKVMgtk7AL2hnmDP2f7ayvIxxgaf Toronto Swifties may not need to wait…

  • 3 Time Latin Grammy Canada & Hollywood Music Award Winner BenAnthony Lavoz Performs Live! @Jean Darlene Piano Room – 1203 Dundas Street W.-Sun.,Dec.17th,2023

    By Sally Warburton Sunday night was a Latino music one! The Holiday Soirée was held at Jean Darlene Piano Room on Dundas West Street just west of Ossington in Toronto.  The venue is located on the second floor and the unique entrance is from the back laneway.  Jean Darlene Piano Room is a cozy venue with…

  • Unison Holiday Schmoozefest 2023 @The Liberty Grand-Wed.,Dec.13th,2023

    By Sally Warburton The Liberty Grand at Exhibition Place Toronto was a happening place on Wednesday, December 13th. It was the Unison Holiday Schmoozefest 2023!  Considered the music industry’s best seasonal schmooze, the Schmoozefest party did not disappoint!  Held in the elegant Governor’s Room at the Liberty Grand, it was the perfect venue to hold…

  • LEGENDARY CANADIAN JAZZ ARTIST MOLLY JOHNSON RELEASES VINYL EDITION OF IT’S A SNOW GLOBE WORLD 

    DECEMBER 11 – 13 WITH TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT ROY THOMSON HALL. TICKETS HERE Photo credit: Chris Nicholls Renowned Canadian jazz vocalist, Molly Johnson, officially releases the vinyl edition of her most recent full-length album, It’s A Snow Globe World, today for the first time via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company.  It’s A Snow Globe World was…

  • The Trews @The Danforth Music Hall -December 2, 2023

    By Wayne Baggs The Trews delivered a powerhouse performance at The Danforth Music Hall on December 2, 2023, leaving the audience captivated and craving more. The Canadian rock band showcased their musical prowess with a setlist that seamlessly blended their classic hits with tracks from their latest album. From the moment they took the stage,…

  • Community Rocks 2023 – 75th Anniversary of Community Living-Dwayne Gretzky In Concert @Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place-Saturday, November 18th, 2023

    By Sally Warburton It is the 75th anniversary in 2023! Celebrating 75 years of belonging! Celebrating Community Living’s core values of inclusion, choice and diversity. Saturday, November 18th, 2023 was the biennial Community Living Fundraiser held at Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place. Every two years Community Living Toronto hosts Community Rocks, the organization’s signature fundraising event.  It’s…

  • Music For Life 2023 @Fairmont Royal York Hotel-Thurs.,Nov.23rd,2023

    The gala event took place on November 23, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto.Music For Life is the annual benefit and gala dinner for Dixon Hall Music School. This year, was a celebration of 45 years providing an accessible, creative home for children and youth. This event attracted upwards of 400 generous corporate…