Category: review
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Coney Hatch 40th Anniversary Concert@El Macombo-Fri.,Dec. 29th,2022
By Franklin Lau & BKONTHESCENE It was a night “Under the Neon Palms” at the El Mocambo. As Toronto’s hard rock legends Coney Hatch performed thier debut album in its entirety to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their certified gold record. The show included additional songs from their extensive catalog. Coney Hatch returned to the…
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The Tenors @ Roy Thompson Hall-Fri., Dec. 23rd, 2022
By Steph C. Toronto turned into a winter wonderland after a huge snowstorm and it also set a beautiful backdrop to a dreamy white Christmas. What better way to bring in the holidays than a magnificent performance, A Season of Miracles, by The Tenors at the Roy Thomson Hall. These four incredible vocalists; Victor Micallef,…
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Moore Ave’s Cover Of Sublime’s “Santeria” Out Now
“Santeria” YouTube and Spotify Website It’s difficult to make a cover sound like a unique production that does justice to its origins, but Moore Ave have done just that with “Santeria.” The 1997 Sublime hit has transcended generations and continued as a valuable tune in the cultural zeitgeist. Aylmer, Ontario’s Moore Ave put their own indie punk spin…
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Amon Amarth “The Great Heathen Tour” With Special Guest: Carcass, Obituary, Cattle Decapitation @HISTORY-Fri., Dec.2nd, 2022
By Franklin Lau The Great Heathen Army Tour came, saw and conquered our fair city. Amon Amarth is a Swedish based melodic death metal act from the city Tumba and played their concert at HISTORY in Toronto. The band takes its name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom, a volcano in J.R.R. Tolkien′s Middle-earth.…
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CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE: THE HEART OF PROSECCO SUPERIORE D.O.C.G. Seminar-Mon.,Nov.21st,2022
“You will learn how this region produces the best of the best in Italian sparkling wine and will hear about the distinctive hills of Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G, their ancient winemaking practices, and be introduced to the finest producers in the region.” The small group of selected wine connoisseurs was led through a highly informative Prosecco-tasting…
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Midnight Sparrows, The New Solo Project From Métis, Cree, and Dene Musician Blair Bellerose Releases ‘Born In The City’ Album
“Butterfly Wings” – YouTube and Spotify Website Hot on the heels of the Native American Music Award nominated Rock & Roll City, Midnight Sparrows – the brainchild of Métis, Cree, and Dene musician Blair Bellerose – is releasing its much-anticipated follow-up, Born in the City. Identifying as Métis his entire life, the Vancouver-based musician is now also a…
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Joe Satriani’s EARTH TOUR@The Danforth Music Hall-Sat.,Oct.29th,2022
By Wayne Baggs When going to see Joe Satriani perform, one thing is certain: he doesn’t bring crap. Joe, a master of the guitar, and he will surround himself with other masters. Extraordinary drummer Kenny Aronoff, who has played with countless others, is one. Rai Thistlethwayte, a fabulous keyboardist from Australia, is another. The interplay between…
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Blue Jays lose to The TB Rays 10-6 ! Fri.,Sept.23rd,2022
The Blue Jays are sliding down the wild card standing making it difficult on themselves as the 2022 MLB season almost at the “stretch run.” On Friday night, the Jays loss the game and their top wild-card spot in the American League. It was a disappointing 10-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the losing…
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Blue Jays Vs. Pittsburgh Pirates-Saturday,Sept.3rd,2022
It was a big win for the Blue Jays, as Bo Bichette was the hero for the day and the Jays won 4-1 over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bo Bichette was the king here on Saturday as a bases-loaded double in the seventh drove in three runs. The win allowed the Jays to improve to 26-17…
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Roger Waters ”This Is Not A Drill” Tour @Scotia Bank Arena – Fri., July 8th, 2022
It was a Friday night in Toronto with multiple choices of live music in the city. We had the privilege to attend Roger Waters, ”This Is Not A Drill” concert. The event ran a bit late because of the tight security checking in concert attendees. After a 45 minute delay, the much anticipated show commenced.…
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Greg MacGillivray’s Iconic Surf Film Offers Cultural Time Capsule To Cinema Audiences in Over 50 Markets
Adventure Entertainment Brings Digitally Remastered 50thAnniversary of “Five Summer Stories” To Theatres Across the U.S. & Canada Beginning on August 12th (Laguna Beach, CA) Adventure Entertainment continues to bring extraordinary stories to North American audiences this summer with MacGillivray Freeman Films (MFF), the world’s foremost independent producer of original giant-screen films for IMAX® theatres, and co-founder Greg MacGillivray’s 50th Anniversary special release of the…
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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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