Category: Music
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Downchild Blues Band @The El Mocambo-Sat.,Nov.25th,2023
By Wayne Baggs Saturday night, the iconic El Mocambo hosted the legendary Downchild Blues Band, delivering a blues-infused performance that left the audience captivated. With a history spanning five decades, Downchild proved they are masters of their craft, seamlessly blending traditional blues with their signature contemporary flair. The band’s tight-knit ensemble created a sonic tapestry…
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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…
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Los Angeles-Based Z Chambers Pours Heart And Soul Into ‘Sweetest Lies’ EP
“Sweetest Lies” YouTube and Spotify Website :Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter, Z Chambers works through relationship woes on his Sweetest Lies EP, out now. This 4-track EP is a compilation of his recent songs and a story that unravels right through. On the EP’s lead single, “Sweetest Lies,” the singer gets candid about his most recent romantic connection. …
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New Orleans Blues Guitarist Caroline Cotto Captures Aching For A Future Home on Bright, Colorful “Bayou Sun”
“Bayou Sun” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes in life we carry an ache for a future home that rivals our aching for homes past. Blues artist Caroline Cotto captures this unique sort of pang in her raucous and triumphant single “Bayou Sun” – available now – from her forthcoming album of the same name. The song starts out…
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Classic Rock Supergroup Studio D’Lux Ignite A ‘Slow Burn’ With Latest Single
“Slow Burn” All In One Link Facebook Studio D’Lux, the Classic Rock/Yacht Rock musical powerhouse comprised of industry legends, led by singer-songwriter Doug Kistner is back with a newly released single, “Slow Burn.” Distinguished, long-time musician Doug Kistner gathered a talented ensemble of world-class artists to create the supergroup Studio D’Lux. Joining the New Jersey singer…
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LEGENDARY CANADIAN JAZZ ARTIST MOLLY JOHNSON RELEASES VINYL EDITION OF IT’S A SNOW GLOBE WORLD
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…
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THE LEGENDARY DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND at The El Mocambo November 25
CRYSTAL HEAD VODKA PRESENTS THE LEGENDARY DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND HAPPY TRAILS TOUR With Special Guest Jeff Rogers EL MOCAMBO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023 @ 8:00 pm “There would be no Blues Brothers if it weren’t for Downchild”- Dan Aykroyd (It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so…
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JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES THE INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR!
JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES THE INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR Sabaton To Join Across All ShowsTickets Available Starting Wednesday, November 15 with Artist Presale General Onsale Begins on Friday, November 17 at 10AM Local on judaspriestinvincibleshield.com Today, heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. The all-time greats will take over the U.S.A. this…
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Steve Hackett celebrates over 50 years of music with his new conceptual studio album ‘The Circus and the Nightwhale’
Steve Hackett celebrates over 50 years of music with his new conceptual studio album ‘The Circus and the Nightwhale’ Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett will release his new studio album ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’ on February 16th 2024, via InsideOut Music. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it,…
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Music for Life @Fairmont Royal York Hotel-Thurs.,Nov.23rd,2023
The fundraiser gala, Music for Life, which is happening at Fairmont Royal York Hotel on November 23. The goal is to raise funds for the Dixon Hall Music School, which plays a pivotal role in supporting underserved youth, who might not have access to learn a musical instrument, experience the thrill of performance and join with other…
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Econoline Crush Unveils Powerful “Locked In Your Stone” Written Through Grief and Healing
“Locked In Your Stone” YouTube and Spotify Website Grief is a complicated and emotional process. People handle it in different ways. For Econoline Crush frontman Trevor Hurst, music is his therapy. In March 2022, the Canadian rock band’s guitarist David “Ziggy” Sigmund died. Hurst learned of his close friend’s passing over the phone 15 minutes before he was…
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The 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame @Glenn Gould Studio, CBC Building-Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
By Sally Warburton The 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame took place on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at Glenn Gould Studio, CBC Building, 250 Front Street West, Toronto. The evening was a time to celebrate Canada’s Songwriters. The Red Carpet took place before the show with everyone sharing their excitement of the event. …
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JEAN-MICHEL JARRE AND ARMIN VAN BUUREN-REVEAL NEW COLLABORATION“EPICA MAXIMA” INCLUDED ON OXYMOREWORKS, A COLLECTION OF COLLABORATIONS WITH BRIAN ENO, DEPECHE MODE-MARTIN GORE, AND OTHER ARTISTS
JEAN-MICHEL JARRE AND ARMIN VAN BUUREN REVEAL NEW COLLABORATION“EPICA MAXIMA” INCLUDED ON OXYMOREWORKS, A COLLECTION OF COLLABORATIONSWITH JARRE AND BRIAN ENO, MARTIN GORE, AND OTHER ARTISTS OUT NOW ON SONY MUSICLISTEN HEREJean-Michel Jarre has collaborated with Armin van Buuren on “EPICA MAXIMA,” a re-interpretation of “EPICA” from Jarre’s last album OXYMORE. It is the second time the two electronic…
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Mavis Staples @Koerner Hall-Sat.,Oct 28, 2023
By Sally W. Mavis Staples! The music icon had arrived! The star of R & B and gospel singing with her beautiful voice! Mavis Staples had taken the stage at Koerner Hall. She joined her bandmates – guitarist, bassist, drummer and two backup singers already on the stage. And she received a thunderous applause –…
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Music’s Rising Star JAXXEE Makes a Stunning Debut with ‘GONE’ – A Perfect Fusion of Trip-Hop and Soul
“GONE” YouTube and Spotify Website Blending elements of trip-hop and soul in just the right proportions, the new independent face on the Canadian music scene, JAXXEE, makes an impactful entrance with her debut single, “GONE.” Paying homage to the obscure Bristol scene of the 90s, while also emanating a fresh and present-day aura, the track serves as a…
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New Orleans Blues Guitarist Caroline Cotto Captures Aching For A Future Home on Bright, Colorful “Bayou Sun”
“Bayou Sun” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes in life we carry an ache for a future home that rivals our aching for homes past. Blues artist Caroline Cotto captures this unique sort of pang in her raucous and triumphant single “Bayou Sun” – available now – from her forthcoming album of the same name. The song starts out…
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THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO TORONTO’S MASSEY HALL DECEMBER 6
Tickets to the 19th annual celebration go on-sale Friday, October 27 at MasseyHall.com and TicketMaster.ca with proceeds supporting CAMH’s Gifts of Light Prices range from $35.50- $85.50 (plus service charges)All Ages / Reserved Seating The Andy Kim Christmas returns to Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall Wednesday, December 6 for another unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of the season with performances from iconic Canadian artists. This year’s show marks the 19th year that…
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Indie Artist girly. Drops Electrifying New Single ‘Dime,’ Produced by Grammy Award-Contributor Chin Injeti
“Dime” YouTube and Spotify Website girly., a multiracial indie artist from Abbotsford, British Columbia, is out with a new single, “Dime,” produced by Chin Injeti, a three-time Grammy Award album contributor who has collaborated with the likes of DJ Khalil, Dr. Dre, and Eminem. The easy, breezy listen builds on girly.’s success last year with “Boyish,” which the…
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Fresh Breath’s ‘Through My Window’: A Feel-Good, Lush Alt-Country Anthem of Growing Up and Embracing Life
“Through My Window” YouTube and Spotify Website An electric riff breezes through your speakers. It’s accompanied by melodic, laid-back, charming vocals. It’s Fresh Breath, and their single, “Through My Window”; the title track off their full-length album. And it’s a feel-good, lush, alt-country, contemporary song about growing up, and being okay with it. Josh & Katie Pascoe are…
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Music With Mandy Releases “Vacation in the Stars”: Jazz-Infused Family Entertainment for All Ages
“Vacation in the Stars” YouTube and Spotify Website Mandy Morris, renowned as Music With Mandy, leads a jazz-infused family entertainment quartet based in Calgary. Their mission? To captivate children and young families with the irresistible charm of children’s music, featuring playful, witty lyrics, all underscored by a delightful jazz twist that’s sure to entertain both the young and…
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