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  • CNE Bandshell Concerts 2023-Dwayne Gretzky With James Baley,Dionne Warwick With Cheyenne Elliot,William Prince With Opener-Julian Taylor Band And The Kim Mitchell Band-“The Half Way Point” on -Fri.,AUGUST 18 — Mon.,SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Crew It’s the CNE ! Although that often signals the near end of summer… it means a lot more than that..the fun of the CNE and the concerts at the Bandshell! The 2023 year’s line-up of concerts is an amazing one! Plus merch booths sell t-shirts, LPs, posters and other memorabilia at…

  • Rock’N’Roll Power Couple ALTERED BY MOM Unleashes Their Explosive EP “AHEM” Featuring “Gwendolyn”

    MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Gwendolyn” YouTube and Spotify Website ALTERED BY MOM is an alt-rock/indieduo from Toronto that combine a knackfor infectious melodies and classicsongwriting with a quirky sense of humorand a tongue-in-cheek post-grungeaesthetic. They sound like AlanisMorissette, Oliva Rodrigo, and Sloanchowing down on a party sub in thesecurity line at YYZ. Fresh off the success of their 2021collection “52 SONGS,” Canada’smusical power couple Gina Kennedy and Devon Lougheed are demanding centre stage with the release of “AHEM” onJune 30, 2023. Ultimate single “Gwendolyn” is inspiredby “the feeling of being overwhelmingly inlove with someone and having your mindconsistently blown by how amazing theyare”, according to Lougheed. The songperfectly combines the best parts of Neo90s with undeniable pop hooks. Thehome-brewed music video offers anostalgic time machine trip for anyonewho sat glued to MuchMusic’sCountdown in its heyday. The upcoming release AHEM is ametaphorical throat clearing, a demand forattention, and a command of the floor.While 52 SONGS was a 52- course meal,the four tracks on AHEM are a powersnack, like a banana with a Red Bullchaser, an amuse-bouche for the ears.Lead singles “Dive In”, “Everygirl”,“Waiting on a Sign That’s Already There”and now “Gwendolyn” are compelling,fun, and introspective songs about self-belief, pursuing love, and embracing theweird and wonderful in life.

  • Sultans Of String And Crystal Shawanda Collaborate On New Single Close To Her Heart “The Rez”

    “The Rez” YouTube and Spotify Website Listen/Stream Full album Pre-Order “The Rez” is a collaboration between 2x JUNO Award winning blues and country music artist Crystal Shawanda and 3x JUNO nominated, 6x CFMA winning Sultans of String. Crystal is an Ojibwe Potawatomi Indigenous singer, born in Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, is also decorated with…

  • AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL August 26 + 27, 2023 Features Afrobeat Music, Dance and More In Queenston, Niagara-On-The-Lake

    Saturday, August 26 & Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 2:00-10:00pm 116 Queenston Street, Queenston, Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON All Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/awa-niagara-festival-2023-sat-sun-august-26th-27th-tickets-669521756597 The 3rd edition of the AWA Niagara Festival 2023, presented by the African Women Acting (AWA) organization, celebrates African Cultural Heritage and special guest artists. The annual festival presents talented, hard-working, resilient artists, who demonstrate tremendous effort in…

  • Save the Date for the 8thAnnual Kensington Market Jazz Festival in Toronto

    Mark your calendars and get ready to swing into a world of mesmerizing melodies and soulful rhythms at the much anticipated Kensington Market Jazz Festival. Returning to the heart of Toronto’s eclectic Kensington Market, this year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of jazz in all its vibrant forms. 🗓️ FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER…

  • Sean Jones’ Soul in the City@Casa Loma-Tues.,Aug.15th,2023

    By Sally Warburton Sean Jones’ Soul in the City continuing in August 2023 at Casa Loma Toronto  by Sally WarburtonAnother Tuesday night. Another summer night in Toronto. Another rainy night!! … but not for long because the evening was filled with sunshine from the vibrant music and vibe created by none other than Toronto’s Juno Award…

  • Moose Jaw, SK Rockers Highwind’s Latest Single “At What Cost” Reveals Love’s Price Tag: Nothing Comes Free

    “At What Cost” YouTube and Spotify Bandcamp Nothing comes free in life, and love is no exception. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan rockers Highwind’s newest single, “At What Cost,” explains the price of humankind’s most precious emotion. Rich with the apathy at punk’s core, vocalist Chase Rysavy unleashes his own tribulations onto the track. “‘At What Cost’ is a song…

  • Step Back in Time with “Let’s Dance! The Musical”@Winter Garden Theater

    By Steph.C. Immerse yourselves in an uplifting rock & roll experience; Let’s Dance! The Musical is playing at the majestic Winter Garden Theater. Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands, and dance in your seat to timeless hits like “It Never Rains in Southern California,” “I Know a Place,” “The Peppermint Twist,” and…

  • Celebrating 18 Years of Caribbean Cinematic Excellence: CaribbeanTales International Film Festival Unveils Remarkable 2023 Lineup

    By Steph.C. In celebration of its 18th anniversary, the CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) will take place from September 6th to 22nd. The festival presentations will be both online and in person, allowing the opportunity to reach the widest audience and ensuring that these vital visual stories remain available and relevant always. During the media…

  • OSHEAGA 2023 A RECORD-BREAKING 16th EDITION: 155,000 festivalgoers! August 4 to 6, 2023Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal

    The 16th edition of the OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is one for the record books, with the biggest crowd in the festival’s history. As of 2 p.m. on Friday August 4 when the gates opened, there was a febrile energy on the festival site, where a whopping 155,000 passionate music fans from here and…

  • Ojibway Trumpeter Chuck Copenace Brings A Transformative Sweat-Lodge Melody to New Single “Creator” 

    “Creator” YouTube and Spotify Website  Instagram  Facebook  LinkTree During one of his first experiences in a ceremonial sweat-lodge in 2014, Indigenous jazz trumpeter Chuck Copenace heard a simple Ojibway melody that got stuck in his head. He did some research and learned of its original creator, Neil Hall from Sagkeeng, and received encouragement from an elder to use it in his…

  • The 15th Annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards Thurs.,Aug.3rd,2023

    By Sally W.  The 15th Annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 2023 took place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto on Thursday, August 3rd. It was a time to celebrate Immigrants to Canada who have made a significant contribution to their communities and to Canada. The Award Winners were from all over Canada – from the…

  • TO Beer Festival With Musical Headliners-Ice Cube ,Special Guest Big Boi , Third Eye Blind &T-Pain@Exhibition Place on July 28-30, 2023

    By Jesse Read & Shannen Johnson Toronto’s legendary annual Festival of Beer returned on July 28-30, 2023, to the Bet98 Bandshell Stage at Exhibition Place on the lovely waterfront with crowd favourite musical headliners Ice Cube and special guest Big Boi on Friday, Third Eye Blind on Saturday, and T-Pain on Sunday, along with over…

  • ANDY KIM and TOM WILSON Appointed To The Order Of Canada

    ANDY KIM and TOM WILSON Appointed To The Order Of Canada Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is announcing new appointments to the Order of Canada, including musicians ANDY KIM and TOM WILSON. Since its creation in 1967, the Order of Canada has honoured these two musicians whose service has…

  • Rusty Creek Puts a Bluesy Spin on Elton John’s Classic with ‘Honky Cat’

    MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Honky Cat” YouTube and Spotify Website Rusty Creek’s new single “Honky Cat” is a cover of the iconic, timeless Elton John classic. The band, whose influences also include an eclectic mix of Bessie Smith, Little Feat, and John Prine, say that they decided to record the single because it’s one of their most-requested…

  • Honda Indy@Toronto’s Exhibition Place-Thurs.,July14th-Sun.,July17th,2023

    By BKONTHESCENE It’s was the Honda Indy Toronto on the streets of Downtown with the weekend filled with press conferences,idea weather conditions, the unveiling of the beautiful trophies and of course the big race on Sunday. Christian Lundgaard set the front row and was at the pole position,completing 85 laps and then winning the race.The Danish…

  • The MuchMusic Experience To Tour Canada In 13 Cities For One Night Only Events

    Tickets Available Now Here Following the worldwide debut at SXSW 2023, the documentary feature, 299 Queen Street West, is coming to Canadian venues.  After each screening will be an Intimate & Interactive with iconic MuchMusic VJ’s and the Director, Sean Menard. With unprecedented access to the MuchMusic archives, the two-hour feature tells the origin story and meteoric…

  • Toronto Fringe Festival July 5 – 16, 2023

    By Sally Warburton It’s July in Toronto and you know what that means… It’s the Toronto Fringe Festival!  July 5th to 16th, the 35th Toronto Fringe Festival happens in various theatre venues in downtown Toronto. During the 12 days there are over 1200 artists in performances including comedy, musicals, drama, improvisation, theatre for children and storytelling.…

  • Latin American Global Music Group Buenrostro With Guest Chabocho Collective Release New Single “Volcano” With Julian Taylor Cross-Canada Tour to hit Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Yellowknife, Fort MacLeod, Calgary, Guelph

    Latin American Global Music Group Buenrostro  Kicks Off The Depredator Tour In Toronto July 4   With Guest Chabocho Collective  Release New Single “Volcano” With Julian Taylor Cross-Canada Tour to hit Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Yellowknife, Fort MacLeod, Calgary, Guelph href=”https://www.youtube.com/@BuenRostromx”>YouTube Channel   Social Media   Bio and Photo July 11-12, Ottawa, ON: National Arts Centre July 14-16, Yellowknife, NT: Folk…

  • Indigenous Roots Rockin’ Father and Daughter Lead THE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS Unite with Inspiring Anthem ‘Brothers and Sisters’

    “Brothers and Sisters” YouTube and Spotify Website The Spiritual Warriors drop “Brothers and Sisters”, the second single from their upcoming album Indigenize, both out now. Fronted by father and daughter duo Leroy and Daisy Joe, The Spiritual Warriors weave together Indigenous chants with contemporary roots, rock and reggae to create a sound that reflects life in the coastal mountains…