Category: Reviews
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Twilight Symphony / Rock Symphony Candlelit Concerts at Casa Loma Toronto – Fri.,February 27, 2026
By Sally Warburton Twilight Symphony at Casa Loma: Candlelit Concerts in Toronto’s Iconic Castle January 30 – March 7, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays Friday night was an amazing music experience! The voices of Justin Di Donato and Cleopatra Williams along with the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Paolo Busato were brilliant. It was a wonderful…
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Big Sugar @The Danforth Music Hall-Fri.,Feb.20th,2026
By Wayne Baggs Seeing Big Sugar tear up The Danforth Music Hall on February 20, 2026 was like stepping back into the best parts of the ’90s—only louder, tighter, and somehow even cooler. From the minute Gordie Johnson hit the stage, that signature blend of blues, reggae, and gritty rock riffs filled the room like…
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Exhibit of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm
By Sally Warburton Now on at the Art Gallery of Ontario – AGO in Toronto. Exhibit of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm displays photos between December 1963 and February 1964, a 10 week period of time.Taken with a 35mm Pentax cameraby Paul McCartney, these photos are mostly unseen photos.. It was the time when…
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The Offspring @TD Coliseum, Hamilton-Friday, February 13th,2026
By Wayne Baggs I still can’t get over The Offspring’s mind-blowing performance at the TD Coliseum in Hamilton on Friday the 13th! It was like stepping into a time machine and being transported back to the 90s, but with all the energy and fire of a band at the top of their game. From the…
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The Cowboy Junkies at Koerner Hall – Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
By Sally Warburton It’s been 40 years! The Cowboy Junkies have been together 40 years! That’s an amazing amount of time for a band to be together and to have always stayed together. This was the celebration of the evening for the Cowboy Junkies concert at Koerner Hall, Toronto on Saturday, February 7th. A full…
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1-Luxury Experience & Co., Pre Super Bowl Gifting Lounge, Gold Bar Distillery – Alameda, CA.2 – The 2026 EA SPORTS Presented Madden Bowl @Chase Center & Shaq’s Funhouse @Cow Palace – Fri., February 6th, 2026 in San Francisco
We started Friday in Alameda for a special gifting lounge which included delicious food and signature beverages as there was also a make shift football field that was in the spirit of the theme of Super Bowl 60. This is a yearly tradition to attend some of these luxury gifting lounges. A little off the…
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Book Launch Indestructible:Transforming Survival into Success by author Rose Barroso
By Sally Warburton Thursday, February 5, 2026 was the date of the book launch Indestructible:Transforming Survival into Success by Rose Barroso. The launch was held at the Ben McNally Book Store at 108 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1S4. Rupert McNally was there. On a snowy Toronto evening, people attending the book launch had the…
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SUPER BOWL OPENING NIGHT FUELED BY GATORADE @ San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California -Monday, Feb. 2nd,2026
It was the start of Super Bowl week in San Francisco with The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kicking it off by taking part in Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, answering all sorts of unique, unusual and thought provoking questions from the media. Fans were invited to the San Jose Convention Center ahead…
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TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Arena Rock Legends Return to the Road Following a Historic Year Honouring Their Legacy Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation – an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence,…
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Andy Kim’s 21st Annual Gift of Light Christmas concert @Massey Hall-Wed.,Dec.3rd,2025
Andy Kim’s 21st annual Gift of Light Christmas concert at Massey Hall delivered a heartwarming, unforgettable night that reaffirmed its place as one of Toronto’s most cherished holiday traditions. A festive spirit filled the historic venue from the moment the lights dimmed and the first notes rang out, blending joyous celebration with genuine generosity—as all ticket…
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The 112th Grey Cup-Saskatchewan Roughriders Vs. Montreal Alouettes @ Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium
It was the 112th edition of the yearly Canadian tradition as the Saskatchewan Roughriders are Grey Cup champions for the fifth time in club history. At the Grey Cup halftime show, American musician MGK was the headliner. Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace performed during the SiriusXM Kickoff Show, and Manitoba country singer Catie St. Germain sang the national anthem. A classic battle…
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The Trews @The Danforth-Sat.,December 6, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Honestly, The Trews at The Danforth on December 6, 2025 was just a great night out. The kind of show you walk away from thinking, “Yeah, that’s exactly why I like live music.” No gimmicks, no nonsense — just a band that knows how to rock a room and have fun doing…
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Community Rocks 2025 ! Fundraiser for Community Living
By Sally Warburton Every two years Community Living has its massive fundraiser … Community Rocks! 2025 was the year! This year the event was as spectacular as ever! Held again at the Queen Elizabeth Building on the Exhibition Grounds in Toronto. Doors opened at 6pm at the amazing venue which is spacious and convenient to get to.…
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APRIL WINE SET TO ROCK NORTH AMERICA IN 2026 AS SPECIAL GUESTS OF TRIUMPH !
Fans of classic Canadian rock n’ roll must be overjoyed with not only the announcement of Triumph’s first North American tour in decades, but that they will have another one of the Great White North’s top rock bands supporting these spring dates: April Wine. Running from April 22nd through June 6th, the tour will hit all…
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Finger Eleven @Dine Alone Records-Fri.,Nov.7th,2025
By Wayne Baggs The Finger Eleven show at Dine Alone Records felt like the kind of night fans quietly hope for but rarely get—a band with decades of arena experience stripping everything down and playing as if they were in your living room. The room itself helped set the tone: warm lighting, vinyl-lined walls, and…
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Folk Guitarist John Dawson Brings New Light to a Christmas Classic With “O Little Town of Bethlehe
“O Little Town Of Bethlehem” YouTube and Spotify Every holiday season brings a sense of reflection, and for Canadian guitarist John Dawson, that reflection takes shape in music. “It always amazes me how the veil between past and present seems pulled back during the holidays,” he says. “Traditions meet change, and in that mix, we find meaning.” Dawson,…
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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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