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  • Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Francine Honey Announces Retirement From The Road, Clears The Decks For Rockets In My Boots, Vol II

    “Unfinished Business” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram A feeling of transition emanates from every note of musical treasure in Francine Honey’s focus single, “Unfinished Business.” And that’s totally appropriate for an artist who’s in the midst of taking stock of her past while charting a bold change in her career trajectory, including announcing her retirement from the road and…

  • Day #6 of TIFF – Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events – Tues., Sept. 10th, 2024

    By The BKONTHESCENE crew Paul Anka Red Carpet and world premiere  of documentary film PAUL ANKA: HIS WAY – Royal Alex Theatre Director John Maggio tells the life story of one of the world’s most successful singer-songwriters as he takes a candid look at Anka’s life and career.  Paul Anka was 15! Yes, 15 years old when he went…

  • Day #7 Of TIFF – Movie Reviews,Red Carpet And Events-Wed., Sept.11th, 2024

    By The BKONTHESCENE crew Piece by Piece –  Pharrell Williams  @Lightbox Cinema Singer and producer Pharrell Williams’ life is told through LEGO pieces in this animated feature debut from director Morgan Neville. Wonderful bonus to the fantastic music is that it features voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z. Retelling Pharrell Williams’ successful career with…

  • Day #8 Of TIFF-Red Carpet, Movie Reviews & Events – Thurs., Sept. 12th, 2024

    By The BKONTHESCENE crew We started the day to view K-Pops, Anderson Paak’s feature directorial debut. Paak also played the title role of BJ, a character within a character – BJ really wanted a career in music for years, his adequate drumming skills gains him a spot with a house band on a K-pop competition…

  • Day#9 Of TIFF -Friday, September 13th, 2024 – RED CARPET, Events And Film Reviews

    By The BKONTHESCENE crew Elton John: Never Too Late, a documentary by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, 1:15pm at Scotiabank Cinema. Nothing beats a music documentary. Nothing beats one with concert clips. Nothing beats a documentary on Elton John. This documentary film on Reggie Dwight most commonly known as Elton John, is mesmerizing. Yes, we’ve learned about the…

  • Jeremy Dutcher Has Won The 2024 Polaris Music Prize For The Album ‘Motewolonuwok’

    Jeremy Dutcher has won the 2024 Polaris Music Prize for the album Motewolonuwok.This is Dutcher’s second Polaris Music Prize win.The Prize, which was presented by CBC Music, goes to the best Canadian album of the year based on artistic merit without regard to genre, sales history or label affiliation. It was determined by a Grand Jury of…

  • Day# 10 Of TIFF -RED CARPET, EVENTS AND FILM REVIEWS-Saturday, Sept 14th, 2024

    By The BKONTHESCENE crew The last weekend of TIFF! And the vibe has quieted down a bit… but just a bit… still really lots of films to be seen! The day started at noon with FLOW at the Visa Screening Room (VSR) in the Princess of Wales Theatre.  Flow is an adventure fantasy film directed by Latvian Gints…

  • Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way @The Art Gallery Of Ontario – AGO-Wed.,Sept.18th,2024

    By Sally Warburton British artist Dame Sonia Boyce makes her Canadian debut in Toronto at the Art Gallery of Ontario – AGO this week. The installation combines video, collage, music and sculpture. Boyce is the recipient of the prestigious Golden Lion prize at the 2022 Venice Biennale. Media had the opportunity to hear her speak…

  • Sabaton & Judas Priest @Falls View Casino’s OLG Stage-Sat.,September 14, 2024

    By Wayne Baggs Judas Priest’s concert at Falls View Casino’s OLG Stage on September 14, 2024, as part of their Invincible Shield tour, garnered high praise from attendees. The heavy metal legends delivered a powerful and dynamic show, with an intensity that hasn’t waned since their early days. Frontman Rob Halford’s operatic vocals were in…

  • After 11 days of Cinematic Magic, Moments, and Memories, TIFF 2024 Officially Concludes The 49th Edition Of The Toronto International Film Festival

    After 11 days of cinematic magic, moments, and memories, TIFF officially concludes the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, by celebrating the best of the fest with its annual awards slate. A total of 10 awards were handed out at the awards ceremony today, including jury-awarded prizes and the renowned…

  • Seeing Is Believing: Blues Rocker Scott Albert Johnson Holds Tomorrow Up To The Light On “Invisible”

    “Invisible” YouTube and Spotify Website You can treat the future as a daunting mystery to shrink from, or as a challenge to run toward with arms outstretched. Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott Albert Johnson opts for the latter on his current single, “Invisible,” a moving exhortation to jettison one’s fear of the unknown and bravely shoulder on through uncertain…

  • The Kings Still Reign: Canadian Rock Legends Defy ‘One-Hit Wonder’ Label as ‘Nowhere to Go But Gone’ Climbs U.S. Charts

    “Nowhere To Go But Gone” YouTubeand Spotify Website Forty-four years ago, they declared The Kings Are Here. Now Canada’s cherished rock legends are specifying exactly where “here” is: on the charts and rising. This week, The Kings’ ridiculously compelling “Nowhere to Go But Gone” climbs to #42 on the Mediabase CHR Activator list—a nigh-on-miraculous showing for a Canadian…

  • Static Electricity: Alt.Metal’s Carbonstone Sends a Bracing Jolt of Heartbreak on “White Noise”

    “White Noise” YouTube and Spotify Website It takes a special kind of talent to equate a doomed love affair with the dropout of an electronic signal. And that’s exactly what Baltimore, MD’s own Carbonstone are up to on their current single, the splintering relationship post-mortem “White Noise.” Like the poetic equivalent of a lightning round on The $100,000 Pyramid,…

  • The Toronto International Film Festival is back after two years of a subdued festival. Making its return is Cinema Center,

    The Toronto International Film Festival is back after two years of a subdued festival. Making its return is Cinema Center, hosting the after parties and press junkets (sponsored by poppi) for movies such as:  “DANIELA FOREVER” starring Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians), Beatrice Grannò (White Lotus) and Director, Nacho Vigalondo (Colossal, TIFF ’16) plus other talent to be announced  “SHARP CORNER” featuring stars…

  • Annabel Gutherz Shines in New Single ‘Showtime, Baby!’: A Soulful Exploration of Validation and Authenticity

    “Showtime, Baby!” YouTube Follow Annabel GutherzWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokSpotify Canadian singer and songwriter Annabel Gutherz reveals her new single, “Showtime, Baby!,” out now.  Combining classic rock sounds with modern pop melodies, “Showtime, Baby!” glistens with a sun-soaked sentimentality as Annabel delves into the duality between her desire for validation and her need for genuine connection. In a statement about…

  • Boomstock @Sobeys Stadium-Saturday, August 24,2024

    By Wayne Baggs Boomstock on Saturday, August 24, was a celebration of classic rock and reggae, delivering a powerful lineup that resonated with fans of all ages. The festival brought together legendary bands, each delivering a unique performance, making for an eclectic yet cohesive musical experience. The evening kicked off with The Box, who set…

  • Yes And Deep Purple @Budweiser Stage-Sun.,Aug.25th,2024

    By Wayne Baggs The Deep Purple and Yes concert at Budweiser Stage on August 25, 2024, spectacularly displayed classic rock mastery. Both bands, legends in their own right, delivered performances that thrilled fans and reminded everyone why they remain icons in the genre. The night celebrated two of the most enduring bands in rock history,…

  • “BLOOD AND GUTS”Billy Morrison And Jonathan Ball Exhibit Now @Liss Gallery-122 Cumberland Street Until Fri., August 30th,2024

    It was a very special preview of original and limited edition prints by Billy Morrison and sculptures/callaboration  with Johnathan Ball was held at Liss Gallery. Billy Morrison is an artist,radio host on SiriusXM with the ”Influenced”show and a guitarist from of the Billy Idol Band. A master of the six string and canvas. After performing…

  • ACCLAIMED JAPANESE ARTIST CORNELIUS RELEASES NEW THREE-SONG EP, ‘BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN’FEATURING GUEST COLLABORATOR ARTO LINDSAY, OUT TODAY

    ANNOUNCES DELUXE VINYL EDITION OF ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ LP AND ADDS MONEY MARK TO US FALL TOUR DATES INCLUDING FONDA THEATRE (LA), CRYSTAL BALLROOM (PORTLAND), AND NEPTUNE THEATRE  (SEATTLE) BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN AVAILABLE ON ALL DSPS TODAY HERE  PRE-ORDER ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ DELUXE VINYL EDITION  HERE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES HERE  WATCH THE VIDEO TO “MIND TRAIN” HERE   “Japanese…

  • The Tedeschi Trucks Band@ Budweiser Stage-Thurs.,Aug.15th,2024

    By Wayne Baggs The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s concert at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on August 13th, 2024, was electrifying. The band’s signature blend of blues, rock, and soul filled the night air with energy and emotion. Susan Tedeschi’s powerful vocals were as mesmerizing as ever, perfectly complemented by Derek Trucks’ masterful guitar work. Their chemistry on…