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  • 2014 JUNO Nominee Alysha Brilla “Womyn” Album Release Party @ The Painted Lady (Wednesday, Oct 1)

    Alysha Brilla, (2014 Juno Nominee) “Womyn” Album Release showcase performance took place on Wed Oct 1, 2014 at The Painted Lady (218 Ossignton Avenue).  Walking from my office located in the business district of downtown Toronto, to an intimate bar, The Painted Lady, I found myself feeling a little overdressed…but actually relaxed. As I made my way past the…

  • Shibui Robata Bar VIP Event-Thurs.,Oct.2nd,2014@230 Adelaide Street West

    A big thank you goes out to Nicole Haer of The Publicist Group for the invite and the hospitality. Shibui Robata Bar is Toronto’s new, intimate Japanese Restaurant and Lounge located in the heart of the Entertainment and Fashion District of Toronto. The VIP event featured amazing libations such as beer, sake, wine and other…

  • Taste Ontario – Wine Country Ontario Oct. 2, 2014 @ ROM

    Taste Ontario, presented by Wine Country Ontario was hosted on October 2, 2014 at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).  This event allow guests to experience the 57 wineries from Ontario that were exhibit all within one venue. Guests of the event were allowed to experience tastings from the 3 major wine producing regions in Ontario:…

  • The 6th Annual Northern Lights Award – Toscana Banquet and Conference Center (September 26, 2014)

      The 6th Annual Northern Lights Award took place on Friday September 26, 2014 at Toscana Banquet and Conference Center. We would like to thank Jennifer Salo, Director of Public Relations for her gracious invitation to this prestigious event. For more information, please refer to their:   The gala was a celebration of women in…

  • Culture Days: Toronto Symphony Orchestra @Roy Thompson Hall

           Culture Days 5th Anniversary Kick Off with the TSO Conduct Us This was an opportunity to allow the public a chance (via drawn ballots) to try their skills at conducting the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO).  The lucky few that had this once in a lifetime experience were offered a chance to conduct…

  • 11th Annual ANGELS BALL – In Support Of Free The Children – Sat. Sept. 27, 2014 @ Montecassino Woodbridge

    A big “shout out” goes to ANGELS BALL Chair Mr.Glenn Webster of The Toronto Earlscourt Rotary and the rest of The Board Of Directors for their invite and hospitality for the 11th Annual ANGELS BALL  – In Support Of Free The Children. The charity proceeds from this year’s 2014 ANGELS BALL to the Free The Children Adopt…

  • FanExpo @ the Toronto Metro Convention Centre, Aug 28-31 2014

    by Bill Kwan The geeks are here, the geeks are here! Toronto FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated it’s 20th spectacular year. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed wall to wall as geeks and fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to celebrate their love…

  • The Ochestra (E.L.O.) @ the C.N.E Bandshell, Sun Aug 24 2014

    by Bill Kwan The original leaders: Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan are no longer with the new version of E.L.O. But in no way did that take away from the enjoyment of listen to all the hits of the multi-talented former members and new members of “The Orchestra”. And what a beautiful night it was…

  • Linkin Park Carnivores Tour @ the A.C.C., Sun Aug 24 2014

    by Bill Kwan Linkin Park played at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday, Aug 24th, 2014. Feeling somewhat felt like one of those D.J. showcases that are so popular but with an edge and some “real musicians”, it was a unique concert experience. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Linkin Park and love…

  • Alice in Chains @ Casino Rama, Sat Aug 23 2014

    by Bill Kwan Alice In Chains played to a capacity crowd in Orillia @ Casino Rama on Sat., Aug 23rd, 2014. This writer had a chance to meet the members before the show. The band members I heard are fan friendly and it showed when I introduced myself to each of the band members. I…

  • Deep Purple @ Casino Rama, Fri Aug 22 2014

    by Bill Kwan When Deep Purple played at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre, it was a testament to greatness. The English rock band was founded in 1968 and are spoken in the same breath of Rock Royalty in the company of other venerable bands such as Led Zepplin and Black Sabbath. It’s inconceivable that this…

  • The Mavericks @ The CNE Bandshell, Sat August 15 2014

    by Bill Kwan During The Mavericks concert at the CNE, lead singer Raul Malo remarked how even as cold as Toronto is, it’s still a great city. Not that the fans seemed to mind the climate commentary, as the crowd stormed the front area dancing the night away for two hours to the band’s catalogue…

  • Alice Cooper & Motley Crue-Sun., Aug. 10th, 2014 @Molson Amphitheatre

    by Bill Kwan Alice Cooper opened for Motley Crue with Hello Hooray and kept the show rolling with his roster of hits including; Million Dollar Babies, Welcome to My Nightmare and Eighteen. With his usual flair for theatrics, Cooper delivered with his signature python routine, the guillotine and transforming into Frankenstein! It was a stellar…

  • Big Sugar @ Speakeasy 21, Thu July 31 2014

    by Bill Kwan It was a warm night in Toronto’s Financial District where Gordie Johnson (guitar and vocals) and Kelly Hoppe (harmonica and vocals) of the Big Sugar band brought their music to Speakeasy 21. The crowd enjoyed a spirited acoustic set with Big Sugar’s hits and a lot of Blue’s cover tunes. And with…

  • Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Eh? Dine Alone Records, That’s Who …

    Dinner is Served! Got a little package in the mail from a Canadian music label called Dine Alone Records. Unbeknownst to me (after a quick Wiki search), I discovered that this was a little (?) homegrown independent Canadian record label. Started in 2005, Dine Alone Records debuted with a little band called City and Colour and since…

  • Soundgarden & NIN @ the Molson Amphitheatre, Sun, July 27th, 2014

    by Bill Kwan It may have been a rainy day at the Molson Amphitheater on Sunday, but in no way did that dampen the spirits of the audience who was treated to two superstar bands of the 80’s and 90’s; Soundgarden and Nine Inch Nails. Current membersline up are: Chris Cornell – lead vocals Kim Thayil –…

  • Megadeth – Sat July 19 2014 @ Casino Rama

    by Bill Kwan Megadeth played to a capacity crowd in the usually conservative srtage of Casino Rama. Once in a while this venue needs it’s foundation shaken up with a powerful dose of “Heavy Metal”. And all four members of the band were up to the task, giving the audience a rousing performance that put…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…