Category: premiere
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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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Celebrates The Rock Visions Of Legendary Photographer Bob Gruen @Liss Gallery-112 Cumberland Street, Toronto-September 3, 2024 – October 5, 2024:
September 3, 2024 – October 5, 2024: Liss Gallery, 112 Cumberland Street, Toronto If you’ve ever thumbed through a music magazine or gazed in admiration at a poster of a legendary rock star, the chances are good you were looking at the work of Bob Gruen. From his iconic portraits of John Lennon in New York…
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival-July To August 2024
Photography By YYZ Events The yearly tradition in August in Toronto as we Experience the magic of the Caribbean as we swayed to the sounds of reggae, soca, and tropical house music. Our thoughts were in the sun ,on white sand beaches and partaking in tropical cocktails by the pool. We had the opportunity to celebrate…
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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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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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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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Muhammad Ali Musical, Will Have Its World Premiere in Chicago
Ali will run at the James M. Nederlander Theatre from April 22-May 18, 2025. Ali, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, will have its world premiere in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre from April 22-May 18, 2025. Following the iconic sportsman from his…
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Comedian Pete Davidson to Headline Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe is the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State. Comedian Pete Davidson will headline the Rochester Fringe Festival, performing a comedy show on Friday, September 13 at the Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall. Rochester’s not-for-profit Fringe has become one of the largest and most successful fringe festivals in the nation, the…
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CRESCENT CITY In Theaters & Digital/OnDemand) On August 16th, 2024.
CRESCENT CITY IN THEATERS: 8/16/2024 ON DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND: 8/16/2024 Director: RJ Collins Writer: Rich Ronat Executive Producers: Angie Sanfilippo, Cole Garson, Paul Swigart, Richie Hill, Barry Brooker, Stan Wertlieb, Josh Spector, Matthew Hechinger, Nat Mccormick, Brian O’Shea, Rick Dugdale, Sean Lydiard, Eric Brenner, Anjul Nigam, Jeff Rice, Michael Sirow, Mira Park Howard, Andrea Collins, Inna Tuler, Vladislav Lapidus Producers: Denise Loren, Eduard Osipov, Vince Jolivette, David Lipper, Robert A. Daly Jr. Cast: Terrence Howard, Esai Morales, Nicky Whelan, Alec Baldwin Short Synopsis: When a small southern town is terrorized by a serial killer everyone becomes a suspect… including the police. Experience a hypnotic thriller about what it takes to catch a…
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Salsa On St.Clair-Sat.,July 6th &Sun.,July 7th,2024
It was the 20th annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival , as It’ all happened on St Clair W Ave, between Winona Rd & Christie St on Saturday July 6 & Sunday July 7! It , as it completely transform this area of Toronto into the fiesta atmosphere with over 350 Canadian and International performers, an…
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L.A. Horror Fans! Twisty Supernatural Thriller THE SOUL TRADER Previews to Cast Crew &Celebrities Thursday July 11–
THE SOUL TRADER, a new supernatural thriller from director/producer Susan Dynner and her production company Aberration Films, will have a sneak peek screening followed by a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception with the cast and crew at Landmark Theatres Sunset in West Hollywood on Thursday, July 11. The film is fresh off preview screenings at the American Pavilion at Cannes and the…
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Australian/Dubaian Rapper BENTLY BOY Drops First Mixtape “DESTINED 2 BE” – Already 400,000 Streams And Counting…
“SUMMER NIGHTS” YouTube and “DESTINED 2 BE” Spotify Instagram and TikTok Fresh off from collaborating in the track “Alexander McQueen” with American rap heavyweight NLE Choppa – who currently amasses over 18 million monthly listeners in Spotify -, Melbourne-grown BENTLY BOY is set up for success with new Hip Hop mixtape “DESTINED 2 BE,” highlighting the Trap banger “SUMMER NIGHTS”…
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TD Jazz Festival 2024 Part 3
By Wayne Baggs/BKONTHESCENE Final overall take on TD Jazz 2024 – The TD Toronto Jazz Festival of 2024, was a magnificent display of jazz music and culture. With over 500 artists taking the stage, the festival provided an excellent platform for showcasing both local and international talent. The festival atmosphere was vibrant, with music lovers…
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Son of James Capture The Soulful Sounds of Chinatown on Driving, Rolling, Careening “Come On”
“Come On” Spotify Website Son of James’ new single “Come On” is oh so careening and funky that you’d have a hard time believing what’s making that gritty, swaggering sound is a delicate Chinese instrument. Especially with bandleader Shon Wong’s whiskey-soaked commands to “Come on!” harkening back to James Brown’s “Get on up!” But when you listen…
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Free LSD, from punk rock supergroup OFF!. coming soon to a theater near you! The film premiered at closing night of the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival and features an album of the same name!
Free LSD, from punk rock supergroup OFF!. coming soon to a theater near you! The film premiered at closing night of the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival and features an album of the same name, which debuted at #20 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart. The film Free LSD follows the story of Keith (played by Keith Morris), an elderly…
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TD Jazz Festival 2024-Part One-Sat.,June 22nd,2024
By Wayne Baggs/BKONTHESCENE The first day of The TD Toronto Jazz Festival was absolutely beautiful. The weather was exceptionally lovely. The stages were set up in a way that was perfect for walking and provided ample shade. The Main Stage showcased multiple Local High School Jazz bands, preserving the music’s vitality. Denielle Bassel, Brock Stonefish,…
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Collision Tech Conference @The Enercare Centre June 17 to 20, 2024
by Sally Warburton This year’s collision tech conference was a special one as it was the last one in Toronto. Collision is moving next year May 2025 to be in Vancouver and will be called Web Summit Vancouver. Toronto Collision 2024 brought together over 30,000 of tech’s brightest minds from June 17 to 20. Attendees discovered…
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I Am: Celine Dion @TIFF Lightbox-Mon.,June 17, 2024
I Am: Celine Dion in Toronto on June 17, 2024 A premiere screening of the documentary was held at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto as part of the North American premieres show simultaneously in New York and Montreal. The film serves as a love letter to Celine Dion’s fans and offers an honest and raw behind the…
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COLIN JAMES ADDS HEAVY HITTERS TO THE LINE-UP ON FORTHCOMING NEW STUDIO ALBUM CHASING THE SUNSET FOR GLOBAL RELEASE AUGUST 23 VIA STONY PLAIN RECORDS
Listen to First Single, “Devilment,” and Pre-Order Album Here: https://stonyplainrecords.com/colinjames/ To a recording artist, having a bunch of big-name guests on your album can be a double-edged sword: It’ll get you some attention, sure, but there’s always the danger you’ll find yourself pushed out of the limelight—a supporting player in your own production. Fortunately, no one…
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