I was too burned out after hosting the Saturday, October 5 six-hour marathon SongStage concert for the SongTown Toronto Music Festival at Black Swan Tavern to be able to make it to either of these memorials on Sunday, October 6. But others who did have posted photos on Facebook. Here are links to some: …
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Brian Maxim memorial draws huge crowd to Birchmount
A large crowd of fellow musicians, fans, family and friends of the late Brian Maxim gathered 3-7 on Sat. July 27 at Birchmount Tavern in Scarborough to remember the affable and fun-loving Rock singer and songwriter. As reported earlier, Brian passed away July 12 after a long battle with cancer. The crowd included members of bands…
SEEN ON THE SCENE: George Olliver toasted
Over 400 people packed the ballroom at St. Clements Hall the night of Sun. April 21 to witness George Olliver be toasted for half a century of stellar musical performances at the 14th Honouring Our Own event put on by Pete Otis and his SongTown enterprise. An all-star cast joined George on stage for the…
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Danforth Jam Festival kept two rooms humming April 13
The all-day Danforth Jam Festival and party at Black Swan on Sat. April 13 was a resounding success as feature acts and jammers kept both floors of the club busy all afternoon and and nearly fully packed all evening. Jon Long, also celebrating his birthday, anchored the upstairs jam on drums and in the pic…
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Roger Zuraw’s birthday party a huge success
Celebrating his 65th birthday in style, Roger Zuraw put on a wonderfully entertaining party-show at Etobicoke’s eZone bar on Fri. April 12, joined by many musical friends. In this photo Peter Solmes on keys, “Bongo Tom” Mitchell and Hurricane Mike Thompson on pedal steel backed him on some of his originals. A panoply of artists…
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Karla’s Roadhouse servers Sat. April 6, 2022
The servers at Karla’s Roadhouse were kept jumping right up to last call on Sat. April 6 as the David Bacha Band performed before a jam-packed room with partiers who cried out for “More” as the band wrapped up shortly before 2 a.m. Tonya, Karla and Ashley are also related -Karla is the girls’ mom…
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Knob Hill Reunion Sat. April 6
The Knob Hill Reunion party at the Beer Bar (located in the same room as the old Knob Hill Hotel) featured many blasts from the past as veteran performers gathered to reminisce and resurrect the good ol’ days of Scarborough Rock ‘n’ Roll. Hosted by Al Reilly’s Catalyst band, the show included performances by artists…
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SEEN ON THE SCENE: Moonshine Cafe 7th anniversary
John Marlatt and Jane MacKay were thrilled to celebrate the anniversary of their wonderful live music room The Moonshine Café.
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Winterfolk dancers
A lot of young people who were at the Monarchs Pub in Delta Chelsea Hotel on Fri. Feb. 15 discovered they really like that “Folk music stuff”! Jack de Keyzer and an all-star Blues band that included Al Lerman, Julian Fauth and many special guests did a two-hour set to wrap up the night as part of the Winterfolk Festival, which continues in four rooms…
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Fraser-Daley show they’re consummate pros
Talk about being pros! First song into the Fraser-Daley set at Winterfolk on Fri. Feb. 15, Alec Fraser‘s ‘s bass exploded with a crack like thunder as the bridge came off and made it unplayable except for the percussion drum he had attached. Fortunately, Al Duffy was on hand and lent Alec a bass and the set…
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Brian Gladstone honoured by Metroland
Brian Gladstone was presented with an award from the Metroland Media corp. on behalf of Toronto Community Papers at last night’s kickoff party for Winterfolk XI.
SEEN ON THE SCENE: ‘Lundi Gras’ party at Relish
Relish tapas eatery (2152 Danforth Ave. a block east of Woodbine) owner Joanne Clayton turned the weekly Monday night 8-11 performance by the Bentroots Blues-Rock band with a “swampgrass” feel into a “Lundi Gras” party to celebrate the Mardi Gras spirit on Mon. Feb. 11. Joanne and friend Wayne Orgill, along with the band, staff and…
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Max Brand at Sound Academy
John Bracken took this photo of Max Brand performing at Sound Academy on Jan. 19 at Paul James‘s 62nd birthday bash. Max sent us the photo so we’re sharing it with you!.
Songwriters In The Round debuts at Dave’s
Glen Hornblast[left] kicked off his Songwriters In The Round series at Dave’s On St. Clair on Sun. Jan 6, being joined by Meg Tennant, Tony Hanik and, at right Jeff and Debbie Currie (The Curries). A packed house also helped Glen celebrate his birthday.
McKenna’s Stink filled Black Swan New Year’s Eve
Mike McKenna‘s new band, Stink, performed before a full house at Black Swan in Toronto on New Year’s Eve. The band also features singer Rick “Rock” Coombes, second guitaristBruce Haines, bassist William A. Miller and Dave Martin on the kit. The group revived favourite tunes of McKenna’s legendary McKenna-Mendelson Mainline group and performed the seminal album Stink in its entirety in the first set. -pic:Gary…
Family Act for Southside Christmas party
Southside Johnny’s owner John Theodore had some help from his daughter as he drew the winning ticket for a smart phone raffle prize at the club’s Christmas party on Thurs. Dec. 20.
