Eclectic Peterborough Musicfest Has Something For Everyone (And It’s Free!)

June 29, 2018July 1, 2018 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp It’s an annual challenge which faces Peterborough Musicfest general manager, Tracey Randall. Drumming up the resources and sponsorships to fund free concerts to be staged at the four-acre Del Crary Park every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer, kicking off this Saturday with the visit of Mickey Thomas and his Starship Band. But going... Read More

GUNS N’ ROSES POP-UP SHOP COMES TO TORONTO

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 Music Express

EXCLUSIVE POP-UP EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE RE-RELEASE OF ‘APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION’: Scarborough Town Centre – Located by TTC Entrance #4, Friday June 29 to Sunday July 1 Open from 10:00am-9:00pm on Friday, 9:30am-9:00pm on Saturday and 11:00am – 5:00pm on Sunday To celebrate the much-anticipated re-release of their classic debut album ‘Appetite For... Read More

Images In Vogue Capitalize on 80’s Resurgence

June 28, 2018 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp The name Images In Vogue might ring a bell with those musicphiles blessed with an in-depth knowledge of Canadian music history. Launched in Vancouver in 1981, Images In Vogue released four Ep’s, one featuring a hit single “Lust For Love” before dropping their debut album, `In The House’ release in 1985 on WEA Canada. Drummer Derrick... Read More

Brett Kissel Announces Part 2 of Historic We Were That Song Tour

June 26, 2018 Music Express

Brett Kissel – the reigning CCMA Male Artist of the Year – has announced Part 2 of his historic “We Were That Song” tour beginning in September (see full list of dates below). Canadian music’s most extensive tour has already seen Kissel perform 50+ shows across Canada from January to March of this year. But fans in communities reached out... Read More

Tim Hicks’ Hot New Licks

June 26, 2018 Roman Mitz

by Roman Mitz for Open Spaces ‘Gonna stomp our boots till the neighbours call the cops’. The opening line to Tim Hicks’ latest single “Loud”, and one of a dozen songs you’ll find on his new release “New Tattoo”, gives you a great indication of the wild ride that’s in store for you. The song is about tearing it up... Read More

Monster Truck Release New Single “Evolution”; Band Announces New LP True Rockers Out September 14

June 25, 2018 Music Express

Juno award-winning rock outfit, Monster Truck, will release True Rockers on September 14 via Dine Alone Records in Canada and via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group for the rest of the world. This is the band’s third full-length album and follow-up to 2016’s critically successful Sittin’ Heavy. Alongside the album announce, Monster Truck has also unveiled a brand new single titled “Evolution”. Says guitarist Jeremy Widerman of the new... Read More

TERRA LIGHTFOOT RELEASES “RUTHLESS” VIDEO, UNVEILS MORE SUMMER TOUR DATES

June 25, 2018 Music Express

As Terra Lightfoot’s New Mistakes tour continues to roll onward around the world, the artist released the third single from her critically acclaimed album, “Ruthless”. The single is paired with a video directed by Lightfoot’s trusted creative collaborator, director Dustin Rabin (Foo Fighters, Eagles of Death Metal, Billy Talent), who previously directed the videos for Lightfoot’s singles “Paradise” and “Pinball... Read More

THE SHEEPDOGS TO HEADLINE ECHO BEACH ON SEPTEMBER 20

June 25, 2018 Music Express

Canada’s favourite shaggy Saskatchewan rockers The Sheepdogs have announced a co-headlining show at Echo Beach. On September 20, they’ll be taking the stage alongside Shakey Graves marking a record-breaking third time the group has had the honour of headlining the iconic venue. The bill is being rounded out by Portland, OR’s Blitzen Trapper. Tickets will be available to the public... Read More

Cowboy Junkies Launch New Single – Set For New Album Release

June 25, 2018 Music Express

COWBOY JUNKIES SHARE VIDEO “THE THINGS WE DO TO EACH OTHER” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM WATCH AND SHARE “THE THINGS WE DO TO EACH OTHER” HERE ALL THAT RECKONING LP DUE OUT JULY 13 VIA LATENT RECORDINGS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES CONTINUE JULY 6, MORE CANADIAN DATES ADDED PHOTO: Heather Pollock Today, Cowboy Junkies share “The Things We Do To Each Other”,... Read More

June 23, 2018 Music Express

SUMMER FESTIVAL CIRCUIT INCLUDES IMPRESSIVE LIST OF INTERNATIONAL DATES #1 ALTERNATIVE RADIO SINGLE, “EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT” CERTIFIED GOLD After a year of memorable shows, JUNO Award winning alternative-rock band, The Glorious Sons are gearing up for a very special performance as direct support for The Rolling Stones at Orange Veledrome in Marseille, France on Friday June 26. “I’ve been to three... Read More

WIN ONE OF FIVE AUTOGRAPHED COPIES OF IAN MARK’s BOOK “ADVENTURES OF A 70’S ROCK PHOTOGRAPHER”.

June 21, 2018 Music Express

Simply answer the following question: Which classic rock bands are featured in Ian’s book? A) Queen B) The Who C) Kiss D) All of the above! Answer___ Send your entry to I Want To Win Ian Marks Book! by Friday July 29th (including your email) and you could be the recipient of a book crammed full of classic live... Read More

More Than Just Your Average Blues Festival

June 21, 2018June 23, 2018 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp Ottawa Bluefest commuications director AJ Sauve understands why people keep asking why their festival is called a Blues festival when this year’s headliners feature The Foo Fighters, Jethro Tull, Bryan Adams and Shawn Mendes to name just a few of the all star cast which will assemble on five different stages in Ottawa’s urban LeBron Flats... Read More

SHANIA TWAIN RETURNS HOME TO CANADA, KICKS OFF SECOND HALF OF 2018 NOW TOUR

June 21, 2018 Music Express

Global superstar and one of Canada’s most celebrated performers, Shania Twain kicks off the second leg of her worldwide tour NOW on June 25 in Ottawa. This is the first of many Canadian stops the singer will make throughout the summer on her highly anticipated tour. Full tour dates below. Fans attending the Hamilton show on Saturday, June 30 will... Read More

Cummings, McLauchlan Star In 29th SOCAN Awards Gala

June 19, 2018 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp The Stars were out in force at SOCAN’s 29th Annual Awards night staged Monday at Toronto’s Sheraton Centre Hotel as two Canadian music icons, Burton Cummings and Sarah McLauchlan capped off winning major awards by performing live before an ecstatic music industry audience. Cummings, seemingly fully recovered from a recent automobile accident in Los Angeles,... Read More

Behind The Vinyl – Closer To Fine – Emily Saliers from Indigo Girls

June 13, 2018 Music Express

Singer/Songwriter Emily Saliers from Indigo Girls came to the boom 97.3 studios to play “Closer To Fine” on vinyl! Emily talks about how she made the song, the meaning behind the song and more! Watch as Emily goes Behind The Vinyl! You can buy “Indigo Girls” on iTunes here or check out your local Vinyl Record Store and pick up the album.... Read More

Reflections Of A Classic Rock Photographer

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp At a time when the majority of any concert audience are armed with the latest triple zoom lensed smart phones who can direct top-notch quality photos and videos to their face books and websites even before the show has concluded, it’s hard to remember a time when rock photographers held an esteemed position at these events.... Read More

Brett Kissel To Host 2018 SOCAN Awards

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 Roman Mitz

by Roman Mitz The success of Canada’s most accomplished songwriters, composers and music publishers is being celebrated at the 29th annual SOCAN Awards on June 18 in downtown... Read More

THE GRAPES OF WRATH ANNOUNCED AS THIS YEAR’S INDUCTEES INTO THE WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME

June 13, 2018 Music Express

This October, BreakOut West heads back to Kelowna, BC, for the first time since 2010. Now in its 16th year, the gathering continues to develop, support, and honour the best of western Canadian music, with its annual conference, festival and the Western Canadian Music Awards. This year, Kelowna-born rock band, The Grapes Of Wrath, will be celebrated for their decade-spanning career, and inducted into... Read More

ALESSIA CARA TO DROP NEW SINGLE, “GROWING PAINS”, JUNE 15

June 13, 2018 Music Express

Grammy Award®-winning “Best New Artist” Alessia Cara – the most-streamed new female artist of 2017 – will release her brand new single, “Growing Pains”, via Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, this Friday, June 15. “Growing Pains” is the first single from Cara’s forthcoming sophomore album. The nationally televised debut of “Growing Pains” will be Monday, June 18 on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.... Read More

The Heels Have It

June 11, 2018 Roman Mitz

by Roman Mitz for Open Spaces Vancouver country trio The Heels were not always The Heels. They started out as the The Heals, thus the play on words of their debut album title, ‘Love, Heels’. Two-thirds of the group, Kyla Rawlins and Brittni Dominelli, had just ended difficult relationships and music was the catharsis that saw them through the hard... Read More

Month: June 2018