Category: Music
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In Its 9th Year, Toronto’s Kensington Market Jazz Festival – Led By Molly Johnson – Back For September 27-29
Website I Facebook I Instagram I YouTube Cue the scatted syllables and snapping fingers: The Kensington Market Jazz Festival is returning to the streets of Toronto the weekend of Sept. 27-29, 2024. And when it arrives, it won’t be as just a revered local tradition, but the embodiment of an enduring vision. This ninth edition of the annual salute to all that…
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“BLOOD AND GUTS”Billy Morrison And Jonathan Ball Exhibit Now @Liss Gallery-122 Cumberland Street Until Fri., August 30th,2024
It was a very special preview of original and limited edition prints by Billy Morrison and sculptures/callaboration with Johnathan Ball was held at Liss Gallery. Billy Morrison is an artist,radio host on SiriusXM with the ”Influenced”show and a guitarist from of the Billy Idol Band. A master of the six string and canvas. After performing…
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ACCLAIMED JAPANESE ARTIST CORNELIUS RELEASES NEW THREE-SONG EP, ‘BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN’FEATURING GUEST COLLABORATOR ARTO LINDSAY, OUT TODAY
ANNOUNCES DELUXE VINYL EDITION OF ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ LP AND ADDS MONEY MARK TO US FALL TOUR DATES INCLUDING FONDA THEATRE (LA), CRYSTAL BALLROOM (PORTLAND), AND NEPTUNE THEATRE (SEATTLE) BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN AVAILABLE ON ALL DSPS TODAY HERE PRE-ORDER ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ DELUXE VINYL EDITION HERE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES HERE WATCH THE VIDEO TO “MIND TRAIN” HERE “Japanese…
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The Tedeschi Trucks Band@ Budweiser Stage-Thurs.,Aug.15th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s concert at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on August 13th, 2024, was electrifying. The band’s signature blend of blues, rock, and soul filled the night air with energy and emotion. Susan Tedeschi’s powerful vocals were as mesmerizing as ever, perfectly complemented by Derek Trucks’ masterful guitar work. Their chemistry on…
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Natalie Exora’s Musical Journey: From Life-Changing Advice to the Double-Sided Magic of “Nightlight”
“Nightlight”/“Nightlight (the Flipside)” YouTube and Spotify Instagram When Trinidad & Tobago-born Natalie Exora arrived in Toronto to pursue her passion for music, she built the foundations of an exciting career collaborating with JUNO-winning artists and opening for a slew of high-profile acts. But it wasn’t until she received a life-changing piece of advice from Canadian guitar legend, Rik Emmett of…
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Son of James Unveils Powerful Cover of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act
“We Will Rock You” YouTube and Spotify Website Son of James, the dynamic Vancouver-based band renowned for their unique blend of rock, soul, and traditional Chinese music, is proud to release a powerful cover of Queen’s legendary anthem “We Will Rock You.” This special release is dedicated to the Chinese Canadian Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of…
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Avalon Stone Unleashes “Shaking Me Up” – An Anthem of Emotional Turmoil and Defiance
“Shaking Me Up” YouTube and Spotify Website Avalon Stone, one of Canada’s promising alt-rock talents, has just released her latest single, “Shaking Me Up,” and the track, produced by JUNO Award-winning Kevin Dietz, delves into the depths of a toxic relationship, capturing the complex emotions of being both stuck and defiant. “Shaking Me Up” features a masterful blend…
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Blues/Folk Artist D.M. LAFORTUNE Releases “Mr. Businessman’s Blues” From Upcoming 25th Anniversary Edition of “Beauty And Hard Times’
“Mr. Businessman’s Blues” YouTube and Spotify Website There are plenty of reasons for an artist to want to revisit their work, and many of them go beyond simple OCD. As she marks the 25th-anniversary rerelease of an album she’s issued twice already, under two different titles, Indigenous Toronto blues-folkster Diem (D.M.) Lafortune has more of those reasons than…
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Musician Les Stroud Brings Rich, Riveting Sound To Haunting Ballad “When It’s Gone”
“When It’s Gone” YouTube and Spotify Website Between his various vocations as public speaker, television personality and Toronto-area-based musician, Les Stroud has seen much in his life. Now with his latest single, the alternate mixed and mastered version of “When It’s Gone,” Stroud offers up a fulfilling, richly textured ballad that should strike a nerve or chord with…
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Legendary Rapper Saukrates Shares Highly Anticipated Projects Including New Single “My Pager” & 25th Anniversary Version Of His Debut Album “The Underground Tapes”
“My Pager” YouTube and Spotify Facebook and Instagram If there is a figure who established the foundation and represents Canadian music, Saukrates undoubtedly stands as one of the pioneers of his genre in the country. With a career beginning in 1994, his influence spans decades and categories, marked by a track record of successful releases and significant milestones. The Toronto-based…
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Hins Cheung In Concert @OLG Stage-Fallsview Casino-Sat.,Aug.3rd,2024
Hong Kong singer-actor Hins Cheung is set to enchant his fans in Niagara Falls at the Fallsview Casino theatre this past weekend with a musical journey spanning his two-decade career. The flamboyant performer took the stage at the capacity crowd at this intimate theatre in Niagara Falls and he will continue Live Around The World…
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JUNO Award Winner Errol Starr and TRIBZ Release Self-Titled Album Blending of R&B, Blues, Reggae, Pop, and Rock
“Paradise” YouTube and Spotify Website Errol Starr and TRIBZ are thrilled to announce the release of their new self-titled album alongside the highly anticipated single “Paradise.” This release marks a significant milestone in their music careers, as it is the first from the group since their formation in 2021. Errol Starr and TRIBZ’s latest project is not just…
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Toronto Festival of Beer (TFOB) @Exhibition Place
Photography By Jesse Read &Cypress Hill By TFOB Toronto Festival of Beer (TFOB)/Beer Fest, was another successful year for the annual event pthat took place at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Guest were celebrating this year’s Toronto’s Festival of Beer with fantastic beer & beverage selections to the delicious food and amazing music performances,…
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Sammy Hagar-“The Best Of All Worlds Tour”@Budweiser Theatre-Thurs.,July 31st,2024
By Wayne Baggs Sammy Hagar rocked Toronto on July 31, 2024, with a concert that fans won’t soon forget. The Red Rocker brought his A-game to the stage, delivering a high-energy performance that spanned his entire career. From Montrose classics to solo hits and Van Halen favourites, Sammy had the crowd singing along and dancing…
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Blues Rock Guitarist Frank Cosentino Readies to Conquer the Airwaves with New Single ‘VIBIN’ Ahead of ‘COMEBACK’ Album Release
“VIBIN’” YouTube and Spotify Website Blues rock guitarist Frank Cosentino ready to take over the airwaves with new single ‘VIBIN’. After more than four decades of touring, writing, and producing new music Frank Cosentino realized he needed to change his lifestyle. “I overcame the challenges of addiction and got sober seven years ago,” he stated. “With renewed inspiration, I…
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From Death Metal Drummer to Folk Artist: San Francisco’s David Benson (aka Said Sara) Releases New Single “Then There You Are”
“Then There You Are” YouTube and Spotify Website David Benson wears many hats. He’s a drummer for longtime death metal outfit Acephalix when he’s not a special education teacher at a high school in his native San Francisco. Now Benson, under the moniker Said Sara, ventures out into eclectic but effective musical territory with his latest single “Then…
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Canada Black Music Archives Announces the Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour
June 2024-September 2024 Eglinton Avenue West (DufferinSt. – Marlee Ave.) The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) is thrilled to announce the Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour. The CBMA presents an interactive tour that will allow for participants to explore shops, restaurants, art, and of course, the music. This guided tour will begin at 2353 Dufferin St.(in front of St. Hilda’s Towers) and ends…
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Lori Yates Bids Farewell to Grief with Heartfelt New Single “3 Sisters”
“3 Sisters” YouTube and Spotify Website Normally, when an artist writes a song about the sudden and unexpected death of her mother and titles it “3 Sisters,” you can logically assume she’s paying tribute to the brave, bereaved children who have been left behind. But Canadian roots icon Lori Yates is up to something more personal and metaphorical…
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Afrobeats Sensation Sojiii Unleashes Highly Anticipated EP ‘Alive’ and Single ‘Ti Le’”
“Ti Le” YouTube and Spotify Website Lagos, Nigeria-born, Toronto, ON-based Afrobeats artist Sojiii is excited to announce the release of his highly anticipated EP, “Alive,” followed by the brand-new single, “Ti Le.” This debut EP is a must-listen for his fans and all Afrobeats lovers. His newly released project shows the world exactly why he’s one of the bright…
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Indigenous Country Star Jason Benoit Leaves Fans Smiling With “1000 Mile Grin”
“1000 Mile Grin” YouTube and Spotify Website When musicians leave their hometown for bigger musical hubs like Austin or Nashville, it can be a double-edged sword. One obvious drawback is sacrificing being with family and friends for a chance at stardom. Some leave jaded and hurt, often with a 1000-yard stare from the experience. But for Indigenous Newfoundland…
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