Category: Music
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Coney Hatch @The Redwood Theatre-Fri.,Nov.14th,2025
By Wayne Baggs On November 14, 2025, Coney Hatch, the iconic Canadian hard rock band, delivered a truly special experience at The Redwood Theatre in Toronto. This wasn’t a typical high-volume rock show: the performance is billed as “Up-Close & Unplugged,” giving fans a rare, acoustic, and intimate encounter with the band. Where were you in 1982…
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WINTERFOLK XXIV RETURNS TO TORONTO — FOUR DAYS OF ROOTS, BLUES, AND COMMUNITY AT THE TRANZAC CLUB
Toronto, ON — Winterfolk XXIV, Toronto’s beloved mid-winter music festival, returns bigger than ever for its 24th year with four full days of live roots and blues music at the Tranzac Club from February 12–15, 2026. Featuring more than 100 artists across multiple stages, Winterfolk celebrates the city’s vibrant folk, blues, and singer-songwriter community — keeping live…
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DANNY MARKS RELEASES TWO-SIDED ANTHEM “ONE WAY TICKET HOME” AND “PLEASE MISTER CONDUCTOR”
Toronto-born musician, broadcaster, and storyteller Danny Marks releases his new double-sided single “One Way Ticket Home” b/w “Please Mister Conductor”, out now through Cabbagetunes Records. The release unites Marks’ authentic voice and masterful guitar work in a celebration of homecoming, resilience, and the spirit of the Blues. A lifelong pillar of Canadian music, Marks began…
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New Reggae Anthem “Show Us the Way” Unites Toronto’s Tasha T, Mel Dubé, and Kandice K*A*S*H to Inspire Love and Positivity
The radiant new single “Show Us the Way” (ThunderDome Sounds via Slammin Media, distributed worldwide by Believe) is officially out now — a soul-stirring reggae anthem produced by Grammy Award nominee and JUNO Award winner Eddie Bullen. This powerful collaboration features Tasha T, Mel Dubé, and Kandice K*A*S*H, blending uplifting harmonies, inspiring lyrics, and reggae…
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THE ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO TORONTO’S MASSEY HALL DECEMBER 3
Tickets on-sale now – ticketmaster.ca with proceeds supporting CAMH’s Gifts of Light This year, luminary musician and Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Andy Kimreturns to Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall onWednesday, December 3 for another unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of the season with performances from iconic Canadian artists. The Andy Kim Christmas will bring some of the nation’s most applauded talent to Toronto…
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Hank Azaria And Caitlin Morrison Unite To Raise Awareness And Action For Mental Health At Toronto’s Koerner Hall November 14
Toronto, ON — Late actor Matthew Perry’s legacy of compassion and advocacy will continue to echo across Canada through a new initiative led by his long-time friend and Friends co-star Hank Azaria and his sister Caitlin Morrison. Together, they’re spearheading efforts to spark conversation and deliver tangible mental health solutions. Morrison, who heads Matthew Perry House, has partnered with Make Music Matter to…
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The Forgotten Homeless Initiative Unites Toronto Artists and Community Leaders to Address City’s Growing Housing Crisis
YouTube and Spotify WoodGreen Website Artists Against Homelessness Facebook Toronto’s arts and advocacy communities are joining forces in a bold new initiative to confront one of the city’s most urgent challenges: homelessness. At the heart of this effort is “The Forgotten Homeless,” a powerful musical and social campaign created by Toronto singer-songwriter Richard Todd, whose message of empathy, action,…
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Kid DET & Sad Classes Turn the Past Into Power With New Single “Rearview” – Now At 125,000 Views
Kid DET Website I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Sad Classes Website I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Toronto’s genre-blending duo Kid DET and Sad Classes are bringing melodic rap to new heights with “Rearview”—a powerful and emotionally charged first single from their upcoming project ‘Soul Food II: At The Cabin’, arriving October 17, 2025. The track’s energy, honesty, and cinematic flair mark a major moment for two artists…
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The 2025 Legends Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony @The Meridian Arts Centre-Fri,Oct.17th,2025
By Sally Warburton The 2025 Legends Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoured musical icons Andy Kim, Jane Siberry, Ian Thomas, Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore of Triumph, and Gino Vannelli, songwriters who have defined generations and helped shape Canada’s cultural identity on the world stage. The lively and exciting Red Carpet prior to the Awards Ceremony was held at The Meridian Arts Centre…
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Men Without Hats Announce New Album ‘On the Moon’ and Electrifying Single “In Glorious Days”
Men Without Hats Announce New Album ‘On the Moon’ and Electrifying Single “In Glorious Days” Following the viral success of “I ❤️ The 80s,” Men Without Hats return with a powerful new anthem and North American tour dates On The Moon Streaming Links: https://mwh.ffm.to/onthemoon “In Glorious Days” Streaming Links: https://mwh.ffm.to/glorious Men Without Hats—one of Canada’s most enduring and beloved…
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Steve Hackett @Massey Hall-Tues.,Oct.7th,2025
By Wayne Baggs Steve Hackett at Massey Hall was nothing short of magnificent — a night that reminded me exactly why he’s one of my all-time favourite guitar players. Seeing him live again, in such a perfect venue, was like reconnecting with an old friend who still has endless stories to tell through six strings.…
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Corrosion of Conformity, Judas Priest &Alice Cooper @Budweiser Stage-Mon.,Sept.29th,2025
Wow, what a night. Seeing Judas Priest and Alice Cooper share the stage in Toronto was like a holy trinity of heavy metal & theatrical rock. From start to finish it was loud, grand, crazy, and everything you want out of a classic rock show. Corrosion of Conformity opened things up with a punchy, gritty…
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Day #10 – TIFF50 – Sat., Sept. 13th, 2025
Red Carpet Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – Sarah McLachlan Day 10 TIFF 2025 was expected with anticipation! It was the day when the film Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery would have its World Premier. And before the documentary film screening, was the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. On the Red Carpet were; singer Kathleen…
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HOLLY COLE SURPRISES AND DELIGHTS FANS WITH A NEW SINGLE AND EXPANDED EDITION OF DARK MOON
HOLLY’S SIGNATURE TAKE ON THE CLASSIC “COMIN’ HOME BABY” IS AVAILABLE ON THE EVE OF MEL TORME’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY – HERE HOLLY CONTINUES HER ‘DARK MOON’ TOUR WITH NEW DATES ACROSS CANADA – HERE Renowned Canadian / International vocalist Holly Cole released an expanded version of her album Dark Moon featuring the new song “Comin’ Home Baby.”…
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Tom Wilson (Tehoháhake) Releases New Single “We Live In Dreams” Co-Written With Tanya Talaga
“We Live In Dreams” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram Celebrated Canadian musician, author, and visual artist Tom Wilson (Tehoháhake) announces the release of his new single “We Live In Dreams,” co-written with award-winning journalist, storyteller, and filmmaker Tanya Talaga. The song is featured in the powerful new documentary ‘Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising’ (trailer here), directed by Shane Belcourt and produced…
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Anna Goldsmith Releases Bold New Single “Wake Up The People” — A Fiery Anthem for the Next Generation of Changemakers
“Wake Up The People” YouTube and Spotify Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Emerging rock artist and outspoken feminist Anna Goldsmith has released her powerful new single “Wake Up The People,” available now on all major streaming platforms. Fierce, fearless, and impossible to ignore, the song is a rallying cry for today. With its unapologetic lyrics and raw energy, “Wake Up The People”…
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Logan Brown: A Decade in Entertainment, Combines Comedy and Music to Create New Album Black Man, White Privilege
YouTube and Spotify Website Logan Brown has been carving his path in the entertainment industry for over a decade, sharing stages with some of Canada’s top comedians and establishing himself as a notable act. Now, the Ontario musician introduces a humorous blend of comedy and music into his acts. Brown is exploring the musical comedy universe and…
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Econoline Crush Announce New Era With “New Gold Magic” Single And Canadian Tour
Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram For three decades, Econoline Crush has thrived in the space between industrial grit and melodic uplift. With their forthcoming single ‘New Gold Magic’ out September 26 —produced, mixed, and mastered by Kane Churko at The Hideout—the band signals not just survival but reinvention. Frontman Trevor Hurst frames it succinctly: “New Gold Magic is about getting your…
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Tedeschi Trucks Band &Gov’t Mule @Budweiser Stage -Wed.,September 3, 2025
By Wayne Baggs The Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gov’t Mule delivered a truly unforgettable evening at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on September 3, 2025. Gov’t Mule kicked things off in stirring fashion, launching into a mix of stirring covers—The Staple Singers’ “Hammer and Nails” and Ann Peebles’ “I Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home”—before diving into…
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Casa Loma Symphony In The Gardens – Movie Night-Mon.,Aug.18th,2025
By Jesse Read We had the opportunity to watch Casa Loma’s “Symphony In The Gardens – Movie Night” and it was a packed house (or should I say castle) filled with awe-inspired movie buffs and film score lovers. Led by Maestro Paolo Busato, a world renowned conductor,the Casa Loma Orchestra performed hits from films…
