Category: Music Reviews
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Train – Fri July 18 2014 @ Fallsview Casino
by Bill Kwan For Train’s concert at Fallsview Casino, fan participation was the order of the day. And to that effect, frontman Patrick Monahan really knew how to work the crowd. The San Francisco Pop & Rock band gained commercial success in 1988 with their first hit “Meet Virginia” with Monahan and Stafford as the…
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Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss & Union Station, with Jerry Douglas @ Casino Rama
by Bill Kwan Tue. July 15 2014 at Casino Rama was a night of incredible musical talent coming together as Alison Krauss opened for Willie Nelson, starting the evening with a spirited performance of Blue Grass, Country, and Pop standards such as Baby, Now That I’ve Found You for the Foundations cover. Krauss is most…
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Queen & Adam Lambert – Sun Jul 13 2014 @ A.C.C.
by Bill Kwan The sold-out Air Canada Centre venue was in deep anticipation for Queen with Adam Lambert. Loud clapping, whistling, stomping and cheers roared out as the “Witching Hour” approached for the band to hit the stage by the enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Adam Lambert and Queen started the set late with “Now I’m…
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Beyoncé & JayZ”On The Run Tour”-Wed., July 9th, 2014 @ the Rogers Centre
by Bill Kwan Toronto was a hot bed of superstar acts on the same day. Would you choose Lady GaGa at the Air Canada Centre or the Beyonce/JayZ show at the Rogers Centre. It was quite the eventful Wednesday night for JayZ and Beyonce as this writer chose to attend that show instead of the…
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Bad Company-Tues., July 8th, 2014 @ Casino Rama
by Bill Kwan Bad Company played to a capacity crowd on Tuesday night at Casino Rama as it was “Rocksteady” for this iconic Rock and Blues band. You know it’s a band of importance when the casino is packed with music lovers mingling with the die hard gamblers of Rama. The set was started with…
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The Science Of Rock N Roll Exhibition-June 11th-Oct.26th, 2014@Ontario Science Centre
By Bill Kwan A special presentation is being held at level 6 of the Special Hall at The Ontario Science Centre from June 11th-October 26th 2014 called “The Science Of Rock N Roll”. People who are curious will wonder about the science behind rock ‘n’ roll and how technology shaped this multi-billion dollar industry. It…
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Diana Ross-Wed.,July 2nd, 2014@Casino Rama
By Bill Kwan Diana Ross arrived late on stage for her scheduled show at Casino Rama due to the tropical storm on the east coast of the U.S.A. Living up to her Diva status, no pictures were allowed and it was strictly enforced until security allowed patrons to rush the stage to the last song…
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TD Toronto Jazz Festival-Kenny Wayne Sheperd+Robert Randolph-Sun.,June 22nd, 2014
By Bill Kwan Sunday night had the Blues injection for the MainStage at Nathan Phillips Square as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival. Robert Randolph And His Family Band, from Newark, NJ, who always performs a mini concert just before each New York Knicks game, opened the show with a high octane set. Randolph played…
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TD JAZZ FESTIVAL-June 19th to 28th, 2014@Various Locations
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TD Toronto Jazz Festival-Chaka Khan-Thurs.,June 19th,2014@The Kool Haus
By Bill Kwan Chaka Khan http://www.chakakhan.com/ played to a sparse crowd for the kick off to the 28th annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival. Rudy Blair of 680 News introduced her with the 80’s intro” I Feel For You” and the verse”Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan” blaring in the background. Khan was in fine form and her…
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Luminato 2014 June 6th-15th 2014@Various Locations
By Josh Cowell An amazing year for the eighth edition of Luminato. Some of the highlights were: Time Talks with Daniel Lanois, Isabella Rossellini, Rufus Wainwright; The Roots in concert; Ziggy Marley’s rousing reggae concert; Bebel Gilberto’s bossa nova in concert; Aline Morales’ Brazilian concert; Daniel Lanois and his “Sleeping In The Devil’s Bed” Concert;…
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Luminato 2014: Sleeping in the Devil’s Bed: The Music of Daniel Lanois (June 10, 2014)
Haunting. It was a splendid night at Massey Hall for a cast of fine performers to pay homage to arguably one of the great music producers of our time. Sleeping in the Devil’s Bed: The Music of Daniel Lanois, produced by Hal Willner, captivated the audience with the lush interpretations of Lanois’ creations. Featured Performers: Daniel…
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Santana-Tues., June 10th, 2014@Casino Rama
It wasn’t a quiet day or night at the sold-out show at Casino Rama on Tuesday for Carlos Santana and his 10 piece band. This amazing band comprised of percussionist duo and conga drummer: Paoli Mejias and Pepe Jimenez, two male singers: Tony Lindsay and Andy Vargas. Plus two horn players:Trumpeter Bill Ortiz and trombonist Jeff…
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Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band-Fri., June 6th, 2014@Casino Rama, Orilla
It was two years ago in 2012 when Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band started their North American/World Tour in Niagara Falls. This will be the very first time his “All-Star Band” will tour with the same All Starr Band members line up from the 2012 junket. Ringo Starr the one time Beatle drummer launched his…
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CMW-Canadian Music Week-May 6th-10th, 2014
A big shout out to: Kaitlyn Davies || AUDIO BLOOD INC. *Powering the Best. Publicity and Administrative Assistant *Catch the #ABFam at CMW! for the invite and hospitality for CMW ! Support Canadian Music Week! and for the whole year of 2014! For ticket info:http://cmw.net/music/wristbands/ Also Ticket information is also available at http://cmw.net/music/ Looking forward…
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The Band Perry-Sat., May 3rd, 2014@Casino Rama
A big thank you goes out to Mr. Norman Mah for his great photography skills and support during the concert series at Rama. The Band Perry an American pop/country musical group consisting of siblings: Kimberly Perry(lead vocals, guitar, drums and piano), Neil Perry(Mandolin, drums and accordion) and Reid Perry(bass guitar and backing vocals) were at…
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Yes in Concert-Wed.,April 2nd, 2014@Hamilton Place
By Bill Kwan Historical progressive Rock band Yes played the beautiful Hamilton Place hall to a capacity crowd of people from around the world. Before the show started a group of fans were over heard talking about their home country. Fans from the U.S.A.(Rochester)U.K.(London) and across Canada were in the audience for this final concert…
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Jamie Foxx in Concert Wednesday March 5th 2014@Avalon Ballroom/Fallsview Casino
By Bill Kwan Photo by: http://www.pinupallstars.com(Simon Mah) What to expect from a multi talented person such as Jamie Foxx at Avalon Ballroom at Fallsview Casino. Jamie Foxx is a talent; an award winning actor, stand-up comedian and musician. Jamie Foxx has starred in films such as: Ray, Collateral and Django Unchained while headlining The Jamie…
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Melissa Etheridge-Cdn Music Wk Press Conference+Casino Rama-Thursday, February 20th, 2014
Melissa Etheridge-Casino Rama-Thursday, February 20th, 2014 By Bill Kwan It was a no non sense concert at Casino Rama last Thursday for Melissa Etheridge. There were no back drops, no logo on the drum kit and no flash for the show. With the singer backed by a terrific four-piece band, Melissa showed her versatility…
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