Category: Reviews
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Crystal by Cirque Du Soleil@FirstOntario Centre Hamilton, Ontario-Wed.,June 20th,2018
It is Cirque du Soleil’s 42nd original show since 1984, and the first one done on an ice rink, where most of the performers are ice skating throughout the show, and blends several circus acts with high-level ice skating. Narrated by a voiceover, it tells the story of Crystal, a young girl who gets into…
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NXNE@FESTIVAL VILLAGE/YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE-Fri.,June 8th- Sum.,June 17th,2018
By Jesse Read Last weekend, NXNE launched their first edition of Festival Village this year and brought some amazing acts to the heart of downtown Toronto. Taking over Yonge St. the village featured a main stage in Dundas Square, a beer garden, and various booths lining the street, which was blocked off for the event.…
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The Art of Banksy” Curated by Steve Lazarides @213 Sterling Rd. – Tues., June 12th, 2018
We had the privilege to attend a special afternoon Preview for – “The Art of Banksy” Curated by Steve Lazarides, followed by the Opening Party night party with an attendance of over 1000 guests. On hand were – Corey Ross, President & CEO, Starvox Exhibits Michel Boersma, Senior Vice President Family Entertainment & Theatre, Live Nation. Steve Lazarides, Curator…
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Toronto Jazz Festival-Fri.,June 22nd-Sun.,July 1st, 2018
The Toronto Jazz Festival is a traditional jazz event in Toronto which takes place for 10 days on June 22nd through July 1st, 2018. The hub of the festival is Nathan Phillips Square, with more than 40 other locations spread out all across the city. It attracts all walks of life and incorporates a blend…
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30 Film Festival Accolades… Album debuted at #1… 300k Views…Toronto’s Ori Dagan Is Jazz’s Newest Star
“Let Yourself Go” at LulaWorld! w/ Alex Pangman + Natasha Powell Tuesday, June 5th @ Lula Lounge, Toronto AFME Filmmaker & VIP Lounge @ IBIZA Thursday, June 7th @ Albuquerque Film & Music Experience, Albuquerque Live at the Celebrity Club! Friday, June 15th @ PAL Celebrity Club, Toronto Ori Dagan & Nathan Hiltz: A Tribute…
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Long Distance Love Prevails in Omega The Poet’s “Down In The East”
Long Distance Love Prevails in Omega The Poet’s “Down In The East” The Charleston-Native’s Neo-Soul / alt. Rap Chill Track is Available Now! “Sounds so chill… I like the vibe and the beat too.” — Starkiwft Playlist “This is pretty cool… I dig the flow on this!” — PAUSER “Really cool lyrics and voice…” —…
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Dee and the Grand Brothers have finally released their debut full-length collaborative album under Patiently Awaiting The Meteorite — CANYON DIABLO — available now!
Imagine a vintage Shelby Mustang — with a touch screen and USB port — and you’ve got Patiently Awaiting The Meteorite and their debut full-length release, CANYON DIABLO, available today. PATM is a long-awaited, much planned collaboration from veteran Canadian music makers Dee and the Grand Brothers, following some studio time, some songwriting time, and…
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Actor, Musician and Activist Tom Jackson Releases The Essential Tom Jackson
There are entertainment legends, and then there is Tom Jackson! New 21-track retrospective ‘The Essential Tom Jackson’ available now Actor, Musician and Activist Tom Jackson Releases The Essential Tom Jackson The 21-Track Retrospective Spotlighting His Career is Available Now There are entertainment legends, and then there is Tom Jackson, a triple-threat actor, musician, and activist…
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The 7th edition of the ICFF(The Italian Contemporary Film Festival) Thurs.,June 14-Fri., June 22, 2018
The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF), presented by IC Savings, announced its lineup at The Ritz-Carlton, in Toronto, of 107 diverse and acclaimed films; features include shorts and documentaries with a total of 180 screenings – its largest and most ambitious program to date. The 7th edition of the ICFF will run from June 14-22,…
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Brooklyn-based Sophie Colette Continues “Pattern” of Prepossessing Pop Magic
“Sophie Colette is vulnerable, sweet, and honest in the way that is often lacking from so much pop music nowadays.” Like a tree with rings of age, the heart carries each love — and its loss — with it always. It’s with this very tangible experience in mind that Brooklyn indie-pop darling Sophie Colette presents…
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Canadian Music Week (CMW)@DOWNTOWN TORONTO-Mon., May 7th-Sun.,May 13th,2018
Canadian Music Week (CMW) announced the winners of the 21st Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA), which took place on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Hosted by K Trevor Wilson, the CRMA ceremony included performances by The Reklaws, New City, Romes, Felix Cartal, and River Town Saints. C93C76BF-CC91-4815-BC CMW_logo01…
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Canadian Music Week Jim Beam Indies Awards (May 7-13, 2018)
CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK ANNOUNCES THE 2018 JIM BEAM INDIES WITH INDIE88 WINNERS Canadian Music Week is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2018 Indies – presented by Jim Beam with Indie88 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in downtown Toronto, hosted by Indie88’s Josie Dye, Matt Hart, and Carlin Burton. Jessie Reyez, Gord Downie, Death from Above 1979, and The Glorious…
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Canadian Music Week 1st Annual Canadian Sync Awards (May 7-13, 2018)
Canadian Music Week & The Guild of Music Supervisors, Canada Announce Winners For The First Annual Canadian Sync Awards Canadian Music Week (CMW)and The Guild of Music Supervisors, Canada (GMSC) are excited to announce the winners for the 1st Annual Canadian Sync Awards sponsored by songtradr, which took place Saturday May 12, 2018 at The Sheraton Centre. Hosted by…
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Canadian Music Week 3rd Annual Live Music Industry Awards (May 7-13)
Canadian Music Week Announces Winners For The 3rd Annual Live Music Industry Awards Canadian Music Week is happy to announce the winners of the Live Music Industry Awards, which took place May 11, 2018 in the Dominion Ballroom of the Sheraton Centre Toronto. The Live Music Industry Awards were hosted by Paul Shaffer and celebrated the best in the business with award presentations and…
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Canadian Music Week 2018 Music & Broadcast Industry Awards (May 7-13)
Canadian Music Week Announces Winners For The 2018 Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce the winners of the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards (CMBIA), which took place May 10, 2018 at Rebel Entertainment Complex in Toronto. The CMBIA gala was hosted by Jessi Cruickshank and celebrated the best and brightest in all…
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Canadian Music Week Announces Winners For The 2018 Canadian Radio Music Awards@The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel-Wed.,May 9th,2018
Canadian Music Week Announces Winners For The 2018 Canadian Radio Music Awards Canadian Music Week (CMW) is pleased to announce the winners of the 21st Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA), which took place on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Hosted by K Trevor Wilson, the CRMA ceremony included performances…
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SWIM DRINK FISH GALA@Rebel Entertainment Centre-Thurs.,April 26th,2018
Swim Drink Fish Canada is an independent Canadian charity working for a day when every person in our watershed can safely touch the water, when the water is pure enough to drink, and when the lake is clean and wild enough that you could toss in a line anywhere and pull out a fish. The…
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“Hot Box Girls”The Newest Release by Bif Naked
Bif Naked is a singer/songwriter, author, actor and humanitarian requiring little introduction… As a multi-platinum selling mainstay when it comes to the Canadian entertainment industry, Bif falls firmly under the ‘more, please!’ category. Today she bursts thru with her newest release, “Hot Box Girls”, an instantly addictive rollick of rock, both instantly recognizable as Bif’s,…
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”RAMPAGE”-Directed by Brad Peyton
Nobody asked for a movie adaptation of the cult 80s arcade game Rampage. Well, okay, that’s not exactly true. Anyone who’s ever played the arcade classic has been secretly hoping for a movie remake – even so, we’re pretty sure that the 2018 film wasn’t what they had in mind. It’s not that the movie…
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ZIGGY MARLEY TO RELEASE SEVENTH SOLO STUDIO ALBUM, REBELLION RISES MAY 18th, VIA TUFF GONG WORLDWIDE
Los Angeles, CA (Wednesday, April 4th) – Eight-time GRAMMY® award winning musician and reggae icon Ziggy Marley will release his seventh full-length solo studio album, Rebellion Rises on May 18th through Tuff Gong Worldwide. Fully written, recorded and produced by Marley, this passionate and indelible new collection of music encourages people to stand together in activism through love. “The rebellion begins in…
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