Category: Music
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Musician Richard Todd Joins Forces with WoodGreen Community Services to Tackle ‘The Forgotten Homelessness’ Crisis Through Powerful Charity Single Featuring All-Star Cast
“The Forgotten Homelessness” YouTube and Spotify The homelessness crisis in Toronto has reached a critical point, with over 8,000 people experiencing homelessness every night. These individuals often find shelter in the city, while many more grapple with “hidden homelessness,” relying on the generosity of relatives, friends, or strangers with little sense of stability. The problem is exacerbated by…
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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…
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Guitarist Dylan Forshner Debuts with ‘What Am I Doing?’ – Exploring Life’s Uncertainties Through Raw Music
“What Am I Doing?” YouTube and Spotify Website Parsing through the uncertainty of life is core to the human experience. For Toronto-based guitarist and songwriter Dylan Forshner, it’s part of what brought him to music in the first place. “What Am I Doing?” is Forshner’s debut as a songwriter, fit with the authentically raw trepidation of a musical…
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Regina’s Synthetik Blonde Electrifies Audiences with ‘Manic Mind’ – Their Latest Synth-Pop Masterpiece
“Manic Mind” YouTube and Spotify Website Synthetik Blonde, the alternative pop band from Regina, Saskatchewan who are known for their electrifying blend of synth-pop, disco, and guitar-driven rock music, has released their latest single, “Manic Mind” – available now! This seductive track is part of their upcoming third album, “Dark Side of Your Love,” set to be unleashed…
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THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS @Massey Hall Wed.,Dec 6th,2023
By Jesse Read,Shannen Johnston & Wayne Baggs Andy Kim’s annual Christmas Charity Event proved to be a heartwarming and memorable celebration that seamlessly blended the joy of the holiday season with the spirit of giving. Held at Massey Hall on Dec 6th, this event was not just a festive occasion but a powerful demonstration of…
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Award-Winning Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Sue Foley Set to Release Sue Foley Live in Austin Vol 1 out now via Her Guitar Woman Records
Texas based, Canadian bred guitarist, singer and songwriter Sue Foley released Sue Foley Live in Austin Vol 1 CD out now via her Guitar Woman Records, with vinyl LP release to follow on December 8. Recorded on May 19, 2023, at Austin’s legendary Continental Club, this electrifying album captures Sue Foley and her unique Texas blues sound. The album…
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Blues Virtuoso Brandon Isaak Unleashes Musical Magic: ‘One Step Closer’ Album Out Now
“House Bound Blues” YouTube and Spotify Website With a lineup of songs that span the blues genre, Brandon Isaak is set to stun audiences once again with the release of his new album, One Step Closer, on September 22. Throughout the album, Isaak explores classic iterations of the blues with the occasional modern twist. The record flirts with a…
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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…
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JUNKHOUSE Celebrates 30 Years of “Strays” with Vinyl Release
JUNKHOUSE, the iconic alternative rock band that took the 90s by storm, is thrilled to announce the 30thanniversary celebration of their seminal album, “Strays.” To mark this significant milestone, Sony Music Canada has released a limited-edition vinyl of “Strays” and JUNKHOUSE embarks on a special tour with four exclusive show dates. “Strays” was a game-changer…
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The 25th Anniversary Of Canada’s Walk of Fame @M.T.C.C.-Sat.,December 2nd,2023
Interviews-Jesse Read,Videographer-Shannen Johnston & Photography-Wayne Baggs Attending the 2023 Canadian Walk of Fame event was an unforgettable experience that left me with a profound sense of pride for my country and admiration for its exceptional talent. From the moment I stepped onto the red carpet, the energy was electric, surrounded by fellow fans and the…
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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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Chin Injeti Takes You on a Sentimental Journey with ‘For Better Or For Worse’ ft. Shad K
‘For Better Or For Worse’ ft. Shad K Spotify Instagram Chin Injeti adds a nostalgic offering to his 2023 repertoire with this new song “For Better Or For Worse” featuring Shad K aka YBTB. They say sentimentality is a hell of a drug, and in this new release, it keeps getting better with every listen. The…
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Grammy-Winning ‘Slack Key’ Guitarist Jim ‘Kimo’ West Drops Enchanting Album ‘Of Wood and Spirit: American Guitar Stories’
West To Perform Series Of Concerts, Including Special Benefit Concert for Maui “Ghost Town Waltz” YouTube and Spotify Website Grammy-winning Hawaiian “slack key” guitarist, producer, and composer Jim “Kimo” West unveiled his latest album, “Of Wood and Spirit: American Guitar Stores,” on August 14, 2023. This release marks the beginning of a tour that will enchant audiences across…
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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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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…
