\ TO DOWNTOWN \ As what has been deemed “the coldest February ever” by meteorologists finally, blessedly comes to an end, a lot of live music venues are hurting large because of reduced income that one has to think is at least partly because of the recent inclement conditions. But not every event has been…
\ ETOBICOKE \ Rock singer James Alcock has been channelling AC/DC in tribute acts for many years now, most notably in the past for Powerage. While the past year or so he’s also been fronting classic Rock band, Rockin’ A Hard Place, (they do deliver a lot of AC/DC too), more recently he’s also joined…
\ TORONTO EAST \ Acclaim for the debut Thin Blue Line album of 11 original Blues tunes by Durham Region guitarist, singer and songwriter Johnny Cox a year ago keeps on coming. The disc, available on iTunes and CD Baby, has garnered approving critical reviews from the U.S. to the U.K. and hit the Top…
\ TO DOWNTOWN \ Genre-bending, musical cross-pollination and various stylistic fusions are no anomaly today —in fact it seems almost every act out there these days describes itself using at least two and often more descriptors, from Country-Punk to Roots-Pop or Metal/acid Jazz and a host of more inventive terms. But back when the band…
SHOW LISTINGS for Tuesday, February 24, 2022 Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.). Admission prices followed by a slash and minus (/-) after the amount indicates door charge with availability of cheaper rates for some purchases. /+ indicates stated price is minimum. Names…
SHOW LISTINGS for Monday, February 23, 2022 Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.). Admission prices followed by a slash and minus (/-) after the amount indicates door charge with availability of cheaper rates for some purchases. /+ indicates stated price is minimum. Names…
\ Popular imagery of “Heaven” often portrays it as a place where people move ethereally amidst billowy white landscapes. But while the lawns, many sidewalks, roads and most rooftops in the GTA may resemble that description, getting around in the white stuff that blankets the area right now is more like my concept of Hell.…
\ The temperature is predicted to rise to a “balmy” -7 or -6C this afternoon, but naturally the warmth comes with a price: the skies are also expected to let loose another dollop of the white stuff. Sigh. If you’re looking for some heat to brighten the gloom, however, there are some sizzling matinée live…
\ SCARBOROUGH \ It appears that the Saturday 3:30-6:30 matinées at The Loaded Dog in Scarborough being put on by Jim Cornell’s new band, The Loaded Blues, are starting to attract some fans. For not only has this event now become an established part of the club’s roster, there’s also a budget to bring in…
I need the music community’s support for this new project: SHORT DESCRIPTION: A campaign to establish the Musical Legacies Online Museum website archive of articles, photos, music, etc. memorializing and celebrating the lives of deceased performers on the Greater Toronto Area music scene. About the Musical Legacies Online Museum project: A disagreeable but…
\ TORONTO \ Blues songwriter, singer and harpman Son Roberts hasn’t performed much over the past couple of years that we know of, which is a shame given his undeniable talent and highly skilled backing band. But tonight he’s got himself a great showcase stage on which to share his gut-wrenching story songs inspired…
SHOW LISTINGS for Wednesday, February 18, 2022 Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.) Admission prices followed by a slash and minus (/-) after the amount indicates door charge with availability of cheaper rates for some purchases. /+ indicates stated price is minimum. Names…
\ TORONTO EAST \ It’s Mardi Gras Tuesday and for fans of swampy New Orleans-style boogie Blues band Bentroots the day wouldn’t be complete without a performance by the star-laden quintet. Fronted by Nicholas Balkou and much enhanced by piano man Michael Fonfara, the group nevertheless gets its signature sound largely due to the ace…
SHOW LISTINGS for Monday, February 16, 2022 Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.). Admission prices followed by a slash and minus (/-) after the amount indicates door charge with availability of cheaper rates for some purchases. /+ indicates stated price is minimum. Names…
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\ TORONTO, 150216Mo \ It’s not yet been 16 months since Toronto Folk balladeer Sam Larkin passed away, as we reported on October 29, 2013. But while his bodily flame may have gone out, his soul —his musical legacy— shows no sign of being extinguished any time soon. Last April a group of talented songwriting…
When it comes to love, sometimes it’s just so hard to let go. And that can also apply to Valentines Day —one day (and night!) just may not be enough to really express the depths of your affection nor its breadth, since after all there are many different strains of this particular bug and neither…
Long weekends are usually considered dead zones when it comes to live music in clubs and other venues. But not so the Family Day weekend, at least not this one. I suppose some folks are off in southern climes while others could go north for a skiing or snowmobiling getaway (but why would you need…
\ TORONTO EAST \ While lovers will be preparing for Valentines Day on Saturday, patriots for the 50th anniversary of Flag Day Sunday and parents for Family Day on Monday, many GTA fans of Roots and Blues music are probably a lot more excited about the 13th edition of the Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival…
\ Who’da thunk that a sweet looking young lady playing an autoharp would actually turn out to be a Cupid-hater?! Well, it appears that Katey Morley, who does after all look a little distressed in the accompanying photo, is a paid-up member of the Anti-Valentines Day League. And if not, she can pay her dues…
SHOW LISTINGS for Wednesday, February 11, 2022 Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.) Admission prices followed by a slash and minus (/-) after the amount indicates door charge with availability of cheaper rates for some purchases. /+ indicates stated price is minimum. Names…
SHOW LISTINGS for Tuesday, February 10, 2022 Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.). Admission prices followed by a slash and minus (/-) after the amount indicates door charge with availability of cheaper rates for some purchases. /+ indicates stated price is minimum. Names…
