Category: Reviews
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Pianist and Composer Rick Maltese Releases New Single “Just Like an Angel,” a Stirring Call for Kindness
The veteran singing pianist is joined by an acclaimed jazz trio on a melody-driven plea for compassion, drawn from his album ‘Rick Maltese & Friends Vol 2’ Website I Bandcamp I Apple Music I Spotify I YouTube Toronto pianist, composer, and songwriter Rick Maltese has released “Just Like an Angel,” a warm and melody-forward single that turns a simple idea into something quietly…
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Elina Filice Releases “Bury Me,” a Punk-Pop Pride Anthem About the Shirt You’d Be Buried In and the Love You’d Never Want Back
Toronto-based singer, songwriter, and storyteller Elina Filice releases her joyful, life-affirming new single “Bury Me” today, a Canadiana-soaked punk-pop anthem that announces itself immediately as one of the most infectious and emotionally generous songs of her career. Co-produced by Filice and Kevin Brennan and released on her own Red Vine Records, the track is a…
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Mariposa July 2026! Get Your Tickets ASAP!
Full Stage Schedules Available Now – Click HereExplore all the Workshop Combinations and special shows like the Mariposa Unplugged Interviews and celebrations of Neil Young and the Tragically Hip! Mariposa magical moments are imminent! Schedules are subject to change, so check back as you’re planning your weekend. Ticket Prices Increase June 15th Festival is Heading for a…
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CANREADS Book Awards 2026 Toronto- Thursday, May 28, 2026
By Sally Warburton The CANREADS Book Awards honour outstanding achievements in Canadian literature – stories which move us, voices which inspire and words which stay with us long after the final page. The CANREADS Awards evening was held at The Storeys venue on Duncan Street in downtown Toronto. The beautiful second floor of this iconic…
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Departure Festival Toronto 2026-May 5 – 8, 2026 Conferences – Radio Days May 5 & 6
The week of May 5 to 8 were action packed filled days of the Conference sessions at Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Bluma Appel theatre & Jane Mallett Theatre at St. Lawrence Centre. The Departure House venue on Berkeley Street. And Hart House at University of Toronto. Opening remarks took place at Fairmont Royal York by…
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Dragonette with Tiny Sun Concert -May 14 @Koerner Hall
By Sally Warburton & Photography by Lisa Sakulensky Koerner Hall had a full house Thursday night for the Dragonette with Tiny Sun concert. Dragonette is a Canadian electronic music band. Formed in 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, the group is led by Canadian singer-songwriter Martina Sorbara. They achieved international success and worked with various global…
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Lowest Of The Low @The Danforth Music Hall-Fri., May 8th,2026
By Wayne Baggs At Toronto’s legendary The Danforth Music Hall, Lowest of the Low turned May 8 into a full-scale celebration of memory, resistance, and community. Performing as part of the 35th anniversary run for Shakespeare My Butt, the band sounded remarkably vital — not like a nostalgia act replaying old glories, but a group…
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HOT DOCS ANNOUNCES 2026 FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS AND $67,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES FOR CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKERS
Hot Docs is proud to announce the winning documentaries from this year’s official competition, and to recognize the outstanding achievements of Canadian and international filmmakers with films screening throughout this year’s Festival. A total of 12 awards, along with $67,000 in cash and prizes, was celebrated at the Hot Docs 2026 Awards Presentation, held earlier…
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A few must-see documentaries at this year’s Hot Doc Festival and they delivered! Check out these Hot Picks:
Tickets: https://hotdocs.ca/festivals/hot-docs-festival/festival-pass-package Check out these Hot Picks: MAY 1 & 2 // Elephants & SquirrelsWhen Sri Lankan artist Deneth Piumakshi Veda Arachchige discovers her ancestors’ stolen remains tucked away in Swiss museum cabinets, she investigates the dark legacy of colonial explorers. MAY 1 & 2 // Fatna, a Woman Named Rachid Forcibly disappeared as a student in 1970s Morocco,…
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Artist Project @Enercare Centre-Thurs.,March 26th-Sun.,March 29th,2026
We were fortunate to attend the preview of over 250 independent artists at Artist Project in Toronto. It was wall to wall art with a stimulating environment designed to ignite conversations and it brought a personal connection with art. There were thousands of artworks, large scale installations, enjoy curator led art tours and guests took…
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Black Label Society @The Queen Elizabeth Theatre -March 29, 2026.
By Wayne Baggs A sold-out Sunday night at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre turned into a full-throttle metal celebration as Black Label Society stormed the stage on March 29, 2026. From a fan’s perspective, this was everything you want from a Zakk Wylde–led show: thunderous riffs, soulful solos, and a crowd that felt like one massive metal singalong.…
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Steph Strings @Horseshoe Tavern-Sat.,March 7, 2026
By Wayne Baggs Australian guitar phenom Steph Strings brought a wave of sunshine and jaw-dropping musicianship to Horseshoe Tavern on March 7, 2026. The concert was a sold-out show presented by Live Nation as part of the venue’s “Roots and Revelry Series” in partnership with AMERICANAFEST. The legendary Queen West room has hosted countless greats since opening in 1947,…
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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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