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Canada’s music community rallies to support Unison initiative

Canada’s music community rallies to support Unison initiative
Canada’s music community rallied to show they do support each other by staging a charity concert Wednesday May 6th at Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre which helped reach the charity’s target goal of over 1 million dollars for the Unison Benevolent Fund – a charity launched in 2011 to provide emergency funds for musicians in need. An impressive lineup of star... Read More

Calling Gen Next: Discovering Canada’s New Rock Talent

Calling Gen Next: Discovering Canada’s New Rock Talent
Doug Elliott and Brett Emmons of the Glorious Sons When CKGE-FM radio’s program director Doug Elliott checks out his station’s play list, he notes the usual suspects you’d expect to find being programmed on the Oshawa Ontario-based rock station, known regionally as 94.9 The Rock. But as equally prominent as the Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and yes, Led Zeppelin... Read More

SO TRUE – THE TREWS

SO TRUE – THE TREWS
Flames Central, Calgary – November 21, 2014 Honesty in any form of musical expression is challenging. One wants to stay true to an artistic vision while maintaining a hold on reality and, slim though it may be, make a living from one’s art; the balance between making yourself happy as an artist and your audience happy to support you. Opening... Read More

The Trews Get Their Fans In On The Act!

The Trews Get Their Fans In On The Act!
So you want to be a rock n roll star but don’t fancy facing the ordeal of trying out for American Idol or The Voice, no worries! Just shell out enough pledge money and you too could have been singing background vocals on The Trews’ latest self-titled record. That was the carrot tossed out by the pride of Antigonish, Nova... Read More

Big Names, Big Events Mark This Year’s Festival Schedules

Big Names, Big Events Mark This Year’s Festival Schedules
The upcoming July 1st weekend usually kicks off Canada’s outdoor concert season which will again see the staging of literally dozens of major festivals from coast to coast ranging in style from classic rock to electro -dance, country, jazz, blues and even a Ska festival in Victoria B.C. It’s a chance for music fans to see some of the biggest... Read More

The Trews – The Trews (Deluxe Edition)

The Trews – The Trews (Deluxe Edition)
(Home Music) You have got to admire the resiliency of Antigonish, Nova Scotia’s Trews. Since releasing their debut CD House Of Ill Fame in 2003, The Trews have consistently busted their collective butts, touring and grinding out records, railing against prevailing trends yet always remaining true to their rock roots. Indications are that the stars are finally aligning for lead... Read More