Metallica OPERA HOUSE TORONTO

November 30, 2016December 1, 2016 Music Express

Tuesday Nov 29th 2017 By Ted Van Boort It’s that time of year when Benita Aalto can only hope that the Toronto Daily Food Bank has enough provisions to handle the anticipated Christmas demand. Yet even the food bank’s media relations coordinator could not have anticipated receiving support from such an unexpected source, one of the world’s... Read More

Jonathan Roy, Debut Album, Feb Tour With Philosopher Kings

November 30, 2016November 30, 2016 Music Express

Siena Records/Warner Music Canada artist Jonathan Roy has today announced a series of live concert dates in support of the January 20, 2017 release of his debut album, Mr. Optimist Blues. Roy will preview the new album in Quebec City (January 19, Le Cercle) and then celebrate the release in Montreal (January 20, l’Astral). Jonathan will perform at the Soiree... Read More

Rush Announce Charity Donation to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research

November 30, 2016 Music Express

Earlier this month, Canadian Music Week announced that the members of RUSH would be the 2017 recipients of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at Canadian Music Week in April. Part of this prestigious Humanitarian award includes $40,000 CDN made to the recipient’s charity of choice. The members of Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart – have unanimously... Read More

The Wild! Ready To Roll – New Album In February

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 Music Express

Canadian rockers THE WILD! have debuted a brand new music video today for their recently released track “Ready To Roll” exclusively via REVOLVER MAGAZINE. “When we made our first video, it was over the top & really turned a lot of heads,” says frontman Dylan Villain. “So we knew when we were making this one, we had to really step it up.” The... Read More

THE WEEKND STARBOY (XO REPUBLIC)

November 29, 2016 Keith Sharp

THE WEEKND STARBOY (XO REPUBLIC) By Keith Sharp Still riding a critical high following the mega success of his `Beauty Behind The Madness’ release’, The Weeknd’s follow up has produced a total makeover, cosmetically and musically with the introduction of his `Starboy’ persona. Gone is the `bird’s nest Afro hairstyle’, to be replaced by a more toned-down sophisticated look. And... Read More

Pigeon Park: Determination Pays Dividends

November 28, 2016 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp If at first you don’t succeed, obtain constructive criticism and take one more shot. That seems to be the mantra of Vancouver area rock band Pigeon Park who made the top 10 when they entered Vancouver C-Fox’s prestigeous Seeds competition in 2012 with ther self-titled, six-track debut EP. But they didn’t win a competion previously won... Read More

ALEXISONFIRE Announce ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF PLATINUM-SELLING LP CRISIS Available NOV 25 Via DINE ALONE RECORDS

November 25, 2016 Music Express

Alexisonfire will release an Anniversary Edition of their platinum-selling LP, Crisis (Dine Alone Records), worldwide on November 25. The deluxe Anniversary Edition will be a one time pressing of 1000 copies and feature a new o-card, illustrated by acclaimed illustrator Richey Beckett. Inside the package you’ll find a new colour pressing of the 2×12” vinyl (180g Clear with White Swirl),... Read More

LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR Stars and Thunder – TIMMINS INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS COMPETITION AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 Music Express

The City of Timmins is excited to announce the lineup for what promises to be one of the biggest festivals across the country in celebration of Ontario and Canada’s 150th birthday. Stars and Thunder – Timmins International Fireworks Competition and Music Festival will see a spectacular lineup leading up to the performance of international country music icon Keith Urban. The... Read More

Northern Wrath? Nah, Just Call Them Kane & Potvin

November 24, 2016November 25, 2016 Keith Sharp

Northern Wrath? Nah, Just Call Them Kane & Potvin By Keith Shrp The Northern Pikes’ Bryan Potvin and The Grapes Of Wrath’s Kevin Kane are having fun thinking up new names for their new collaborative recording titled simply `Kane & Potvin as they sit around a table at the Roastery Restaurant in Toronto’s Liberty Village. “Grapes of Pikes” doesn’t work”... Read More

THE WEEKND STARBOY TORONTO POP-UP SHOP

November 23, 2016 Music Express

Academy Award-nominated, 2X GRAMMY Award-winning, and 9X JUNO Award-winning alternative R&B artist The Weeknd will release his fourth full-length album Starboy on Friday, November 25 via Republic Records / Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. In celebration of this mega-anticipated release, it was announced yesterday that Toronto fans will get to partake in the Starboy Toronto pop-up shop,... Read More

KARDINAL OFFISHALL CELEBRATE 2016 TD MUSIC COMMUNITY PROGRAM RECIPIENTS AT UNION STATION

November 23, 2016 Music Express

On Friday, November 18, MusiCounts and TD Bank Group hosted a special celebration at Toronto’s Union Station, for the recipients of the 2016 MusiCounts TD Community Music Program. JUNO Award winning artist and official ambassador for Canada’s 150 year celebration, Kardinal Offishall took to the stage for a surprise performance, and was joined by local Toronto recipient groups The Remix Project... Read More

The Trews/Bleeker The Marquee Calgary A.B. Nov. 18th 2016

November 23, 2016November 23, 2016 Music Express

The Trews had the audience in hand before they hit the first note at The Marquee in Calgary. Colin McDonald (vocals, Fender Telecaster) John-Angus McDonald (Gibson Les Paul) Jack Syperek (Gibson Thunderbird bass) Gavin McGuire (Ludwig drums) and keyboardist Sean Dalton, kicked out a super slick and crunchy set that showed their years of togetherness. They played the... Read More

Bleeker: A Constant Learning Experience

November 22, 2016November 23, 2016 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp Friday night at Calgary’s Marquee Beer Market and a packed crowd has assembled to participate in what promises to be a raucious concert by the pride of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, The Trews. Opening act is Bleeker, a relatively unknown act, originating from Orillia Ontario. They boast a new album titled `Erase You’, are signed to Allen... Read More

New Faces: Montreal’s Fleece Set Sail With Voyageur Debut

November 21, 2016November 23, 2016 Music Express

Montreal’s Fleece are excited to announce details of their sophomore album Voyager which will be released on January 19th, 2017 via their own Fleece Music imprint. Listen to the album’s first single “What You’ve Done” here via Brooklyn Vegan who had this to say about the song: “The track really shows off what Fleece do well, bringing a tropical rhythm to a bright, joyous pop song... Read More

JONATHAN ROY AND COREY HART TEAM UP ON CHRIS REA’S CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

November 18, 2016 Music Express

Siena Recording artist Jonathan Roy and Canadian Rock Icon Corey Hart have teamed up for a lively duet on the Chris Rea penned “Driving Home For Christmas.” This is the first Christmas recording Corey has appeared on since his classic live rendition of “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” in 1985. In addition to releasing the song today on... Read More

BIG WRECK ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY 3rd RELEASE OF BRAND NEW ALBUM “GRACE STREET”

November 18, 2016 Music Express

Platinum-selling rock giants Big Wreck are pleased to announce the release of “Grace Street” – their 5th full length studio album available everywhere February 3rd via ole/Warner Music Canada/Rounder Records. “Grace Street” is available for pre-order today and features “Skybunk Marche” and the #1 added single at Rock Radio this week, “One Good Piece of Me”. For fans outside of... Read More

JJ SHIPLETT CONFIRMS JANUARY 27TH FOR THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM “SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN”

November 18, 2016 Music Express

Calgary singer songwriter and roots rocker, JJ Shiplett announced today the release of his highly-anticipated debut album “Something To Believe In”. The impressive and emotive collection includes fan favourites “Higher Ground”, “Darling, Let’s Go Out Tonight” and the title track “Something To Believe In” from Shiplett’s EP (The E.P.), and will be released January 27, 2017 via HALO Entertainment Group/Warner... Read More

CAVENDISH BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ZAC BROWN BAND AS FIRST 2017 HEADLINER

November 18, 2016 Music Express

TORONTO, ON – LOTTO MAX Presents Cavendish Beach Music Festival is thrilled to announce three time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum artists, Zac Brown Band as one of three main headliners for the 2017 festival. The country music superstars will rock the stage on July 9, during Atlantic Canada’s largest outdoor music event July 7 – July 9, 2017. “We’re embarking on... Read More

THE 23RD ANNUAL NXNE RETURNS JUNE 16 – 25, 2017

November 15, 2016 Music Express

The 23rd Annual NORTH BY NORTHEAST (NXNE) is expanding to ten days, with a dynamic selection of music, gaming, comedy, and more June 16 – 25, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario. NXNE will return to the Port Lands for three days from June 23 – 25, 2017, continuing to utilize a unique location in an unexplored area of the City of Toronto. NXNE Port Lands will... Read More

MATTHEW GOOD REVISITS BEAUTIFUL MIDNIGHT

November 14, 2016 Music Express

ANNOUNCES 28 DATE CANADIAN TOUR Warner Music recording artist Matthew Good has gone into the famous Bathouse Recording Studio to record new versions of select songs from his most iconic album, Beautiful Midnight. Good will celebrate the release of this EP, titled I Miss New Wave: Beautiful Midnight Revisited with a 28 date Canadian tour, in which he will perform... Read More

Month: November 2016