Category: Reviews
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Triangle d’Or Cabaret’s “Déjà Vu”
By Shannen Johnston Tickets May 2025: https://alleytrak.com/app/client/4692-5083/?PackageID=2359&EventDate=2025-05-03&bypass-welcome=true Triangle d’Or Cabaret’s “Déjà Vu” offered Toronto audiences an enchanting journey into the heart of Parisian glamour, seamlessly blending classic cabaret elements with contemporary flair. The show’s concept draws inspiration from Paris’s famed Golden Triangle (Triangle d’Or), an area renowned for its cultural richness and elegance. “Déjà Vu”…
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Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine
Photography By YYZ Events Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine is a film by renowned Canadian documentary filmmaker and cinematographer Alfonso Maiorana. The screening was moderated by Canadian television personality Michael Williams. This documentary pays tribute to Ellen Mellwaine, the Canadian musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar.…
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Kraftwerk @Massey Hall – Sat.,March 8, 2025
Kraftwerk at Massey Hall was nothing short of a mesmerizing, mind-bending journey through electronic music history. For a band that has been at it for over five decades, they remain as innovative and hypnotic as ever. The night was a perfectly curated mix of robotic precision and human nostalgia. From the opening pulses of Numbers…
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Rosanne Cash at Koerner Hall – Fri.,March 7, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Rosanne Cash delivered a stunning performance at Koerner Hall on March 7, bringing warmth, wisdom, and an effortless command of the stage. Backed by her longtime musical partner and husband, John Leventhal, Cash took the audience on a journey through her rich catalog, blending folk, country, and Americana with storytelling that felt…
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Blue Rodeo Lost Together-The Documentary Film @Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema-Saturday, February 1st, 2025
By Sally Warburton Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema was a sold out venue on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. It was the premiere screening of Lost Together – the documentary film of Canada’s iconic band Blue Rodeo. Blue Rodeo’s 40 year story. And the place was filled with Toronto musicians – Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor and…
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Day Players TV Series @Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema -Thursday, January 30th,2025
By Sally Warburton Thursday, January 30th was the Day Players TV Series premiere screening at Hot DocsTed Rogers Cinema in Toronto. This wonderful iconic cinema has been reopening slowly with movie screenings and special events. This is one of them! The event featured a red carpet with the cast and crew. Day Players is created…
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He Hijacked My Brain By Gary Topp.
By Wayne Baggs He Hijacked My Brain by Gary Topp.Gary Topp’s He Hijacked My Brain is a wild, nostalgic ride through Toronto’s underground music and arts scene, told by one of its most influential promoters. If you’ve ever set foot in The Edge, Larry’s Hideaway, or The Horseshoe during their punk and new wave heydays,…
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Jonas & The Jaguar Moon @The Art Bay-Thursday, January 16th, 2025
The purpose of the evening was to promote Jonas & The Jaguar Moon’s new single ‘Believer”. And promote it did! We all loved the song! Rock ‘n’ roll icon Jonas Tomalty graced us with his presence. We learned about his brand-new band, Jonas & The Jaguar Moon. They’re so happy to announce the release of…
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Legendary Canadian Band GODDO to Release Definitive Hits Compilation Featuring New Recording of “Pretty Bad Boy”
Signed Deluxe Version available at RockPaperMerch.com Spotify and YouTube Celebrating 50 years, legendary Canadian rock band GODDO mark a milestone with Decades, the definitive hits compilation released on October 25, 2024 through Canadian label Music In Motion Ent. This 14-track collection, curated for both lifelong fans and new listeners, features remastered tracks from every GODDO studio album, plus new…
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Winterfolk XXIII: Celebrating 23 Years of Folk, Blues, and Roots Music in Toronto
February 14–16, 2025 Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON Friday, February 14: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday, February 15: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday, February 16: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Winterfolk, Toronto’s beloved annual celebration of folk, blues, and roots music, returns for its 23rd year from February 14–16, 2025, at the iconic Tranzac Club.…
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The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century @AGO
Pictures By Jesse Read & Craig Boyko Portrait of artist Patrick Nichols. Photo: Craig Boyko © AGO In 1958, music photographer Art Kane brought together 57 prominent jazz musicians on the stoop of a Harlem brownstone to create one of the most important photographs in jazz history. That year, A Great Day in Harlem was published in Esquiremagazine,…
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Izzo Blues Coalition Brings Bluesy Energy to the Holidays with “Merry Christmas Baby”
“Merry Christmas Baby” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram There are calm, soothing versions of Christmas carols and standards that are amplified throughout shopping malls and big box stores. But Montreal blues rock group Izzo Blues Coalition have injected a fresh sense of verve and energy with their blistering cover of “Merry Christmas Baby.” It’s a performance that would make…
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The Andy Kim Annual Christmas Concert @Massey Hall -Wed.,December 4, 2024
By Wayne Baggs The Andy Kim Annual Christmas show at Massey Hall on December 4, 2024, was a heartwarming celebration of music and community spirit. As a cherished tradition, the event once again brought together an eclectic lineup of Canadian talent to spread holiday cheer, all united to support CAMH Gifts of Light. Kim, as…
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LUDACRIS PERFORMANCE: Ludacris Performs Live Presented by Movado @NYLON House During Miami Art Week; Camila Cabello, Janelle Monáe, and John Summit Attend
Ludacris Performs Live Presented by Movado Camila Cabello, Janelle Monáe, and John Summit Attend NYLON House at Miami Art Week Presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics Photo By Poupay Jutharat Photos by Martin Medina and Sam Haddadi NYLON celebrated Miami Art Week and the release of its first NYLON Nights issue with an exclusive performance by Ludacris presented by Movado.…
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DANI presents An Evening with Kodi Lee-Thurs.,Dec.5th,2024 @ Meridian Arts Centre
By Sally Warburton Thursday, December 5th was a very special evening at the Toronto Meridian Arts Centre in North York Toronto. This was a fundraiser for DANI (Developing and Nurturing Independence) the organization which provides life-changing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. All funds from ticket sales went to DANI. Setting the mood by hosting the evening was…
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR-December 5th, 2024 – January 4th, 2025 @Casa Loma
By Shannen Johnston & Jesse Read December 2024 and the Holiday Lights are up at the Castle, also known as Casa Loma. It included dazzling lighting displays and themed areas while guest were on a self guided tour of the gardens in all of its winter glory. Castle Loma has some marvelous displays throughout the…
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Highly Anticipated Jay Douglas Documentary Play It Loud! — How Toronto Got Soul Set for Official Premiere on Dec. 4 and 7 at Hot Docs Cinema
Trailer Website I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Spotify and YouTube Playlist TICKETS ONSALE HERE JAY DOUGLAS IS AVAILABLE FOR MEDIA For much of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Caribbean, Jamaican and reggae music scene in Toronto was almost unrivaled in North America in terms of quality and performers. Jay Douglas, lead singer of The Cougars and one of the biggest and brightest…
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Sue Foley @The Oakville Living Art Centre & Pat Travers @The Rockpile-Sat.,Nov.23rd,2024
By Wayne Baggs The evening began with the soulful strums of Sue Foley’s guitar filling the Oakville Living Arts Centre. The November chill outside only made the warmth inside more inviting as Sue’s Texan blues licks intertwined with her smooth vocals, drawing the crowd into her world. Each note carried an intimate energy, as if…
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The Jitters @Hugh’s Room-Fri.,Nov.8th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Jitters at Hugh’s Room on November 8th was an absolute blast! It felt like a throwback to the ’80s Toronto music scene, but with a refreshed vibe that totally worked. The band brought their signature energy, and the audience was all in, singing along to their hits. Frontman Blair Packham’s vocals…
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds With Special Guest-Steve Strongman @The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts-Fri.,Oct.25th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Fabulous Thunderbirds delivered a high-energy, blues-filled performance at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on October 25, 2024. Led by frontman and harmonica legend Kim Wilson, the band brought its signature Texas blues-rock sound to a packed house. Touring with a new album release. “Struck Down” features 9 new songs…
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