Category: review
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Toronto’s Festival of Beer@ BET99 Bandshell at Exhibition Place June 24th-26th, 2022
By Wayne Baggs Toronto’s Festival of Beer presented by The Beer Store is proud to be back and celebrating 25+ years of the festival. With more than 400brews, bubbles and more for patrons to slake their thirst while they soak in the summer sun, the #TOBeerFest runs July 22nd – 24th at Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place, Toronto. This year’s entertainment line-up includes Grammy-award winner hip hop headliner, NAS live on the BET99 Bandshell Stage on Friday July 22nd, followed…
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MURDERS by Paul Palango, Available-April 5, 2022
22 Murders Investigating the Massacres, Cover-up and Obstacles to Justice in Nova Scotia Paul Palango A shocking exposé of the deadliest killing spree in Canadian history, and how police tragically failed its victims and survivors.As news broke of a killer rampaging across the tiny community of Portapique, Nova Scotia, late on April 18, 2020, details…
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Allen Stone@Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto-Thurs., December 2,2021
By Wayne Baggs For me, the hardest gig to pull off for a performer, solo on a stage. It’s you and the audience. No fall backs, no breaks for drum solos. Allen had the Phoenix crowd right from the start, never letting them go. His fans sang along to every song. Can this guy sing,…
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Contemporary Folk-Rocker Howard Gladstone Releases “The World’s Become A Warmer Place” from Concord Sessions Album
Watch “The World’s Become A Warmer Place” via YouTube Here A hybrid folk album that holds a disarming mirror up to human nature, Toronto-based contemporary folk-rocker Howard Gladstone has released his new album, Concord Sessions, and singles “Building A Fence” and “The World’s Become A Warmer Place” — available now! In the age of environmental…
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MOonhORsE Dance Theatre presents Older & Reckless – now more than ever
MOonhORsE Dance Theatre presents Older & Reckless – now more than ever An online event produced by Fagan Media Group Premieres Friday, November 5, 2021and available until November 14, 2021 MOonhORsE Dance Theatre will launch the 2021 edition of their acclaimed series celebrating mature dance artists Older & Reckless – now more than ever, with an online edition premiering on…
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Toronto Punk-Pop Rocker CHRIS NINE Unleashes Blast of Adrenaline with Blistering “the rage” Single
Song Lands Ahead of Forthcoming EP, The Heavy — Out September 24th Watch “the rage” via YouTube Here Canadian post-hardcore punk-pop rocker Chris Nine unleashes a blistering blast of bone-crushing adrenaline in the form of his new single, “the rage” — available now! The new supercharged single lands ahead of the Toronto-based artist’s forthcoming EP,…
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Dear Evan Hansen. @TIFF 2021
The acclaimed Dear Evan Hansen, from stage production to the big screen, is a story of adolescence and awkwardness. High school student Evan Hansen struggles with his problems of social anxiety and with the guidance of his psychiatrist, tries something different to deal with his life by writing letters to himself about what is positive…
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“THE GARCIAS” ANNOUNCE COMPLETE CAST MEMBERS FOR FIRST SEASON COMING TO HBO/MAX
“THE GARCIAS” ANNOUNCE COMPLETE CAST MEMBERS FOR FIRST SEASON COMING TO HBO/MAX NEW CADENCE PRODUCTIONS (NCP) IS NOW IN PRODUCTION ON THIS 10 EPISODE RE-BOOT OF THE BROTHERS GARCIA Los Angeles, CA – New Cadence Productions (NCP) announced today the cast line up for the re-boot of the hit series “The Brothers Garcia” called “The Garcias.” “The…
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APRICITY Ushers Audiences into Her Post-Apocalyptic World with The Fear” Single & Video & Comic Book
APRICITY Ushers Audiences into Her Post-Apocalyptic World with The Fear” Single & Video & Comic Book Watch “The Fear” (Official) via YouTube Here View “The Fear” Comic Book Here Alt-pop indie rocker Apricity ushers audiences into a dim and grim post-apocalyptic world with the release of her sophomore single and video, “The Fear” — available…
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Reggae Rock-Pop Duo Black Creek Reign Embrace Escapism & Summer Vibes in Newly Minted Single, “Run Away”
Reggae Rock-Pop Duo Black Creek Reign Embrace Escapism & Summer Vibes in Newly Minted Single, “Run Away” Featuring Collaborations from 3x Winner of ‘Top Soca Band’ The Band Destiny & Logun Watch “Run Away” via YouTube Here Award-winning reggae rock-pop duo Black Creek Reign continue to ride the wave of recent critical acclaim with this,…
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HOT DOCS-Any Given Day (Beti Films) Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (levelFILM) My Tree (Hawkeye Pictures)
Any Given Day (Beti Films)Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (levelFILM)My Tree (Hawkeye Pictures) Any Given Day Hot Docs Premiere:April 29, 2021 Hot Docs Site Page Producers: Beti FilmsDirected by: Margaret Byrne Living with mental illness takes energy, and a lot is often wasted on managing the court system, substance abuse and poverty instead of basic…
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The Illuminating and Intimate Campaign-Trail Portrait Documentary Follows María de Jesús Patricio, aka Marichuy, the First Indigenous Woman to Run for the Mexican Presidency
Luciana Kaplan’s THE SPOKESWOMAN Will Have its International Premiere at the 2021 Edition of Hot Docs The Illuminating and Intimate Campaign-Trail Portrait Documentary Follows María de Jesús Patricio, aka Marichuy, the First Indigenous Woman to Run for the Mexican Presidency cVeteran Mexican-Argentine filmmaker Luciana Kaplan (Eufrosina’s Revolution; Rush Hour) is set to return to Toronto’s Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival for…
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Blazing Canadian Alt-Grunge Trio Sunlust are Forces to Reckon With in New Single, “Action Figure” — Available Now!
“Glorious noise” — AnalogueTrash “Trust us when we say this is a band you don’t want to sleep on” — The Indie Machine “If these singles are any indication of the raw power and energy the band is about to bring with their debut album, we’re all in for a real treat” — Havoc Underground…
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Alt Singer/Songwriting Sisters CAARDIA are “Over You” in New Single
Alt Singer/Songwriting Sisters CAARDIA are “Over You” in New Single href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4ZwXZSYxXs”>Watch “Over You” via YouTube Here Canadian alt pop singer/songwriters Caardia embrace growth and overcome the past in this, their newest single, “Over You” — available now. The latest to land from the multi-talented powerhouse duo, sisters Celia and Annie Siriopoulos continue to draw on…
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JUNO NOMINATED “CROWN LANDS”UNLEASH TWO NEW TRACKS “CONTEXT: FEARLESS PT. 1” AND “RIGHT WAY BACK”A COLLAB WITH TRIAD OF LONG-TIME “RUSH”PRODUCERS.
JUNO NOMINATED CROWN LANDS UNLEASH TWO NEW TRACKS “CONTEXT: FEARLESS PT. 1”AND “RIGHT WAY BACK”A COLLAB WITH TRIAD OF LONG-TIME RUSH PRODUCERS,A ROLLING STONE PREMIERE AND AN EPIC MANDALORIAN-STYLE SCI-FI VIDEO MARK BREAKTHROUGH YEAR “The multi-part, three-years-in-the-making suite ‘Context: Fearless Pt. 1’ may well be one of the most overt Rush tributes ever attempted, with a direct…
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“A Night Out” celebrates the glamourous nightlife we all miss, featuring top photographers, models, brands & hotels in a lush photobook launching Tues. March 30, to raise funds for Canadian healthcare workers
“A Night Out” celebrates the glamourous nightlife we all miss, featuring top photographers, models, brands & hotels in a lush photobook launching Tues. March 30,to raise funds for Canadian healthcare workers In a first for Canada, Toronto fashion photographer Isaiah Haber – www.isaiahhaberphotography.com – is thrilled to announce the production of a glamourous new charity photobook, “A Night…
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Indie Alt Rock Breakout Artist Delyn Grey Observes Life’s New Normal in “Ghost Town” Under Bif Naked’s Management Wing.
As Seen On Obscure Sound, Tattoo.com, Art Publika Mag, LeFuture Wave, Indie Pulse Daily, Breaking and Entering, Alternative Nation, Paper Blog & MORE Canadian Indie Alt Rock Breakout Artist Delyn Grey Observes Life’s New Normal in “Ghost Town” Under Bif Naked’s Management Wing, “Ghost Town” Follows Latest Blogger Favourite “Battle” & Lands Ahead of Forthcoming EP, Disappointment…
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5 Juno Nominations for Justin Bieber, Jessie Reyez and JP Saxe among Canadian artists. “The Weeknd”(6 Nominations)not shutout , a hint to the Grammy Committee.
The Weeknd’s After Hours album, with hit singles “Blinding Lights” and “Save Your Tears” riding high on the Billboard charts, propelled the Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer to the top spot as the most nominated artist at the 2021 Juno Awards. During a virtual press conference on Tuesday, it was announced that The Weeknd received six…
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Rockers Cigar Club Release Heavy Hitting Double Single, “…Aliens” and “Swimmin’ in Gold” — Available Now!
Canadian Rockers Cigar Club Release Heavy Hitting Double Single, “…Aliens” and “Swimmin’ in Gold” — Available Now! Watch “…Aliens” via YouTube Here In preparation for the release of their upcoming debut album, Day, Now this May, Cigar Club — the Toronto-based rock band — have just released not one, but two brand-new singles: “…Aliens” and…
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Pop-Soul Trap-R&B Artist OLENKA Plucks the Petals of Love in New Single, “Purple Rose”
Toronto’s Pop-Soul Trap-R&B Artist OLENKA Plucks the Petals of Love in New Single, “Purple Rose” Watch “Purple Rose” (Official) via YouTube Here At 50,000+ streams across platforms and rising, breakthrough Toronto pop-soul and trap-R&B artist Olenka plucks at the petals of long-distance love in this, her new single, “Purple Rose” — available now! “I recorded…
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