Tag: Music

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Welcome Christmas! Orpheus Choir of Toronto, Friday December 15th, 2017!

    by Sorin Simniceanu More than 50 years ago, Toronto organist and conductor John Sidwick’s vision of creating a choral organization which stood the test of time has materialized under Artistic Director Robert Cooper. Currently, the Orpheus Choir is looked at as one of the pre-eminent and most dynamic choral groups in the country. The Orpheus…

  • Introducing Camila Cabello in the GUESS Jeans Fall 2017 Campaign

    Photos by Tatiana Gerusova Toronto, ON – This Fall, GUESS is proud to introduce Cuban Mexican American multiplatinum chart-topping singer/songwriter, Camila Cabello as the face of the GUESS Jeans Fall 2017 advertising campaign alongside model, Alex Dellisola.  On the heels of releasing her hit debut solo single “Crying In The Club” and her show-stopping performance at the Billboard Music Awards last weekend, Camila’s…

  • Toronto Festival of Beer @ Bandshell Park, CNE (July 28-30)

    Photos provided by Intelivents. Toronto’s Festival of Beer, presented by the Beer Store is proud to announce a culinary experience like no other. The festival will welcome an outstanding roster of Chefs and restaurants that are leading the way in Toronto’s thriving food scene. Patrons are invited to #TasteTFOB on July 28 to 30 at Bandshell Park, in Exhibition Place and should act fast because tickets…

  • Book Review, “Fearless as Possible (Under the Circumstances)” – Denise Donlon

    By Anderson Marshall Denise Donlon is a trailblazer in the Canadian cultural industries as a corporate leader, a broadcaster, a Feminist, and a social activist. One of Canada’s most celebrated and dynamic citizens, her just-released memoir, Fearless as Possible (Under the Circumstances) is one of the greatest books I’ve ever read. Let me know if…

  • UPCOMING…. TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL JUNE 24 – JULY 3, 2016

    The 30th annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival brings a stellar line up June 24 to July 3rd! Whatever flavour of jazz you enjoy, find it at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival this summer, as more than 1,500 musicians perform in over 350 concerts. Discover a new artist, explore different genres and attend a live concert surrounded…

  • Upcoming: IRON MAIDEN TROOPER PARTY @ Tilted Kilt (Sunday, April 3)

    An ‘ALE’ of a good time… If you are a fan of traditional English cask beer, then you are in for a treat! Iron Maiden’s very own Trooper Beer will be gracing the Tilted Kilt in Toronto on Sunday, April 3rd starting at 11am just in time for the Iron Maiden show at the Air…

  • UPCOMING: Canadian Music Week (CMW) May 2-8, 2016

    Now in it’s 34th year, Canadian Music Week is recognized as one of the premiere entertainment events in North America focusing on the business of music. The Canadian Music Week festival spans 7 nights of performances, with hundreds of showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. Canadian Music Week (CMW) is…

  • UPCOMING: Alessia Cohle @ Steve’s Music Toronto 1st Country Day Showcase (Saturday 12-5pm, June 6, 2015)

    Alessia Cohle recently released her debut single “Sunday Shoes” to country radio will be a part of Steve’s Music Toronto Inaugural “Steve’s Supports Country’ Campaign with their co-country sponsor, Boots and Bourbon Saloon.  Alessia’s Ontario summer tour kicks off with a performance at Steve’s Music Toronto 1st Country Day Showcase on Saturday, June 6. The event will take…

  • Iconic Signed Vinyl, Feb. 12, 2015 @Paul Hahn & co (1058 Yonge St, Toronto, ON)

    Paul Hahn & Co., hosted an exclusive showcase featuring the Icon Collection and Analogue Gallery with an evening of music, drinks and some Rock & Roll history added…to entertain the music enthusiasts that attended the event. The exhibition features rare signed and framed vinyls from music legends such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones,…

  • InLight Studio Launch Party, Dec. 10, 2014 @ InLight Studio (302 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 116, Toronto)

    InLight Studio welcomed guests on December 10, 2014 for their official launch party.  Nestled inside an old industrial building in Leslieville (East of Downtown Toronto), InLight Studio provides space for artists to showcase their art works. InLight Studio will be a membership-based studio for artists working in all forms of art media and provide resources to create innovative and dynamic…

  • Canadian Opera Company – Ensemble Studio Competition Gala, Nov. 25, 2014 @Four Seasons Centre

    The Canadian Opera Company (COC) hosted the 2nd Annual Centre Stage Ensemble Studio Competition Gala at the Four Seasons Centre to showcase 7 of Canada’s next opera stars.  Their journey began November 24, 2014 in a competition judged by a jury and the audience’s choice as well.  The prizes for the competition was $5,000 for…

  • JACK BRUCE RIP 1943 – 2014

    “Jack Bruce, probably the most musically gifted bass player who’s ever been” – Roger Waters “He was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me” – Eric Clapton “I am very sad to learn of the loss of a fine man, Jack Bruce… My thoughts & wishes are with his family at…

  • Luminato 2014: Sleeping in the Devil’s Bed: The Music of Daniel Lanois (June 10, 2014)

    Haunting. It was a splendid night at Massey Hall for a cast of fine performers to pay homage to arguably one of the great music producers of our time. Sleeping in the Devil’s Bed: The Music of Daniel Lanois, produced by Hal Willner, captivated the audience with the lush interpretations of Lanois’ creations. Featured Performers: Daniel…