Mama Let Him Play The Hammer

March 11, 2016March 11, 2016 Music Express

Jerry Doucette tried to quietly slip home to Hamilton for some vacation time…He got his vacation but word got out that The Douce was Loose, a few words exchanged and it became a sold out jam session at Hamilton’s Bay City Music Hall.When Jerry’s in town The Jerry-atrics must come out …well…. they did..400+ of them turned Bay City Music Hall... Read More

CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK ANNOUNCES NELLY FURTADO AS 2016 RECIPIENT OF THE ALLAN SLAIGHT HUMANITARIAN SPIRIT AWARD

March 11, 2016March 11, 2016 Music Express

Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce Nelly Furtado as the 2016 recipient of theAllan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award. The award, bestowed to outstanding Canadian artists, is in recognition of their contributions to social activism and support of humanitarian causes. Celebrating Furtado’s extensive work with Free The Children and participation in We Day, the award will be presented at the Canadian Music &... Read More

Next Round of Performers for CTV’s 2016 JUNO AWARDS Announced!

March 10, 2016March 10, 2016 Music Express

CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that singer, songwriter, and producer Coleman Hell, synth-pop duo Dear Rouge, singer-songwriter Scott Helman, pop hit-maker Shawn Hook, and roots noir duo Whitehorse are the latest performers confirmed to light up the stage during CTV’s THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS broadcast. The announcement comes following THE 2015 JUNO AWARDS... Read More

Vancouver Sasquatch Metallers – The Mountain Man

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 Keith Sharp

Imagine five guys locked away in the British Columbia wilderness with nothing but their instruments and tracks from bands like Black Sabbath and Lambs Of God on some endless tape loop. The end result is five fiery EP tracks with titles like Bloodlust, Backhand Of God, Open Graves, The Great Decay and Ghost which seem suited as soundtrack material for... Read More

SIR GEORGE MARTIN (1926-2016) PASSING OF THE FIFTH BEATLE

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 Keith Sharp

When the Beatles debuted in the United States on the Ed Sullivan Show February 9th 1964, they triggered a movement in the States that would inspire thousands of American kids to also pick up musical instruments and pursue their own musical aspirations. Yet had it not been for an unassuming classical music producer at EMI UK’s record division, it is... Read More

Steven Page’s New Record; A Self-Healing Prophecy.

March 8, 2016March 8, 2016 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp It’s a comment that has become second nature to Steven Page as he goes about his business. “Someone will stop me in the street and say, `Hey Steven, I saw you guys (The Barenaked Ladies) in Orlando last month and you were great!” The trouble with that comment is that Page hasn’t been in the... Read More

RADIO RADIO EXPAND THEIR REACH WITH DEBUT ANGLO RELEASE

March 7, 2016March 8, 2016 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp With all the excitement generated in the rap/hip-hop world last year by The Weekend, Justin Bieber and Drake, it’s hardly surprising that other domestic hip-hop/dance artists are eager to join in the fray. Next up are French/Arcadian artists, Radio Radio who are currently touring Ontario and Western Canada with their debut English release, `Light The... Read More

8 Time JUNO Award Winner Jann Arden and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Host Jon Montgomery to Co-Host CTV’s Broadcast of THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 Music Express

http://bmpr.ca/1RKZq3p –TORONTO (March 3, 2016) – Jann and Jon take on the JUNOS! As announced live on CTV’s THE SOCIAL today, CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) confirm that Calgary native and JUNO Award winner Jann Arden and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA host and Olympic Gold Medallist Jon Montgomery are set to take... Read More

JUNOFEST 2016 HEATS UP JUNO WEEKEND IN CALGARY!

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 Music Express

More than 100 artists perform in a two-night musical celebration presented by CBCMusic.ca as part of JUNO Week Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 Performers include Cancer Bats, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Lemon Bucket Orchestra, Lyndon John X, The Dudes, Young Empires, and more. – Wristbands and individual tickets available now at www.ticketfly.com – TORONTO, ON (March 2,... Read More

Space Station 5 – Celebrity Playlist: Bill Henderson

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 Music Express

If I was gone for six months on the space station the first thing I'd make sure I had with me in the way of music was a goddam guitar. Gotta have that. Make yer own music... Read More

I MOTHER EARTH Welcome EDWIN To The Stage For 20 Years of Scenery and Fish

March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 Music Express

FRIDAY JUNE 3 THE PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE – TORONTO Tickets available MARCH 8 at www.ticketweb.ca Tickets (incl. HST) $34.50 (plus service charges) *Special VIP tickets will be available. (Toronto, ON – March 1, 2016) – When I Mother Earth ended their 8 Year Hiatus in March of 2012 they did so by putting a countdown clock on their website that... Read More

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