Category: Reviews
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Lawnie Wallace- The Lost Years Offical Album Launch — at Locus 144(Tues.,Aug.11th,2015)
By Nicholas Chan Lawnie Wallace album launch party was held at Locus 144 in Toronto’s trendy Liberty Village to a packed house. A spirited country singer/songwriter who started her music career at a very young age. Lawnie’s first album ‘Thought I Was Dreaming’ reached the top 10 of the country charts. She is now coming back…
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ALESSIA COHLE “LET’S GET GONE” ALBUM RELEASE PARTY @ Boots and Bourbon (June 24, 2015)
Words: HUMSandy As one country icon embarked on her “Farewell Tour” at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre (Timmin’s native Shania Twain), another was just beginning down the street… Country music newcomer Alessia Cohle debut her new album “Let’s Get Gone” to a packed intimate saloon of music fans, media, music execs and friends+family. Backed by a…
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TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2015: Gary Clar Jr. @ Nathan Phillips Square | Toronto Star Stage (June 27, 2015)
Austin, Texas guitarist Gary Clark Jr. a guitarist since the age of 12, played to a capacity crowd at The Toronto Jazz Festival on a rainy and windy Saturday night. Probably one of the biggest crowd during the 2015 version of this festival. A naturally humble and shy man, Clark was situated on the left…
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Heart-Thurs.,June 25th,2015@Fallsview Avalon Ballroom
Heart is the famous rock band that was formed in the early 1970s and went through multiple incarnation of the group. Ann and Nancy Wilson are the only two members of the band who has been consistently in the group. The sisters are the only two longest lasting members of the band who continue to…
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26th Annual Socan Awards+Gala-Mon.,June 22nd,2015@Westin Harbour Castle
SOCAN honored the legendary Randy Bachman, Bernie Finkelstein, and Mars Bonfire with a lifetime achievement award and the Canadian music industry honoured some of Canada’s most talented songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers at the 26th Annual SOCAN Awards Gala. The event acknowledges SOCAN members’ outstanding national and international achievements from the previous year. Past…
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TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2015: Tower Of Power @ Nathan Phillips Square | Toronto Star Stage (June 20, 2015)
Tower of Power has been blending their own kind of soul,funk and R+B music For over 40 years, Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, as they tour the world each year. Their high-energy funk, soul and R&B recordings are legendary and so was the concert for…
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ICFF Industry Day”Animation”-Thurs.,June 18th,2015@Pinewood Studios
The Italian Contemporary Film Festival http://www.icff.ca had its Second Annual Industry Day presented by MyETVmedia, ETV Film Inc. and Sheridan College’s screen industry research and training center at Pinewood Studio. The day long event concentrated on animation techology and it showcases some of Italy’s and Canada’s leaders in the Animation field. Presentations by: AIC Movie…
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Moonlight Gala 2015 Part 1-Sat.,June 6th,2015@McMichael Gallery
The Moonlight Gala supports the amazing work of the McMichael showcasing and experiencing extraordinary art of the very best in Canada. the “7” opened on May 9th and will be on display until Sept. 7th,2015. http://www.mcmichael.com The “Group Of Seven” was a groundbreaking group of artist who challenged the thinking about contemporary First Nations people,…
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Upcoming: NEXT MUSIC FROM TOKYO VOL 7 (June 12/13 2015)
NEXT MUSIC FROM TOKYO VOL 7 happens June 12+13 in Toronto, along with shows in Montreal and Vancouver. Read our coverage from last year, HERE… If you went last year, you will know that it always sells out ($10 Advance, $15 at Door) — plus the bands Steve (organizer) picks are always “kick-ass”! Keep in mind:…
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Shine:An Evening Celebrating ESA(Etobicoke School Of The Arts-Thurs.,May 28th,2015@Winter Garden Theatre
It was the first of what we hope to be an annual gala event to celebrate alumni and current students while raising funds for the ESA. Shine: An Evening Celebrating ESA(Etobicoke School Of Arts), an evening of Singers, Dancers, Filmmakers, Actors, Artists and Musicians. The Co-Hosts for the night(and parents of ESA grads), Robin Duke…
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Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience-Thurs.,May 21st,2015@Casino Rama
The Jason Bonham Experience and his band mates arrived at the Casino Rama stage to a standing ovation. Immediately upon arrival the band opened the set with “The Song Remains The Same” which got the crowd off their seats and pumped up. The set was impressive, with the band doing a respectful tribute to one of the greatest…
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Sixx A.M.-Thurs.,April 23rd,2015@The Phoenix Theatre
Photography by Scott Hughes Sixx A.M. played the intimate Phoenix Theatre on Thursday. Los Angeles-based hard rock band Sixx:AM, features: James Michael (acclaimed producer and vocalist), Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe, bass) and DJ Ashba (Guns n’ Roses/Beautiful Creatures, guitar)They have embarked on their first-ever headline tour with a packed house at their sold out first…
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Food And Drink Market Preview-Fri.,April 10,2015@Direct Energy Centre
The Food And Drink Market media preview started early at the legendary C.N.E. “Direct Energy Centre” with a bevy of vendors handing out samples and gift bags last Friday. The Food And Drink show ran from Fri., April 10th to Sunday April 12th, 2015. Guest chefs doing Demo Dishes included: Chef Susur Lee, Tania Ganassini,…
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Fancy Franks Gourmet Hot Dogs-Tues.,March 31st,2015@453 Queen St. W.
Fancy Franks, Toronto’s premiere gourmet hot dog restaurant celebrated the opening of its third location in the heart of downtown Toronto, which features their popular classics as well as exciting new menu items. Fancy Franks Gourmet Hotdogs – http://www.fancyfranks.com/ Those who attended included: John Orpheus (Performer), Rick Campanelli (ET Canada), Tara Spencer-Nairn (Actor), Matthew Willson…
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Furious 7 Movie Premiere
By Derek Lang Furious 7 (2015) Director: James Wan While I was impressed that the story made sense, there were no glaring plot holes, and considering Paul Walker passed away during the filming of it that seems like a large feat to accomplish. That said, my friend Alfred said “it’s like a messy ball of…
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