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OSHEAGA Get Together | October 1-3, 2021 at Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal

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OSHEAGA Get Together | October 1-3, 2021 at Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal
The nation’s top emerging talent has been assembled for the OSHEAGA Get Together this fall, and the music emanating from Parc Jean-Drapeau between October 1 and 3 will be the unmistakable new sound of Canada.  True to form, the OSHEAGA team has put together an incredible array of top tier talent to lead festival-goers on a journey of musical discovery... Read More

Behind The Vinyl: Taylor Dayne, Gord Deppe of the Spoons, Midge Ure

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Behind The Vinyl: Taylor Dayne, Gord Deppe of the Spoons, Midge Ure
Dropping the needle in this episode of Behind The Vinyl: Producer, singer and songwriter Midge Ure tells us the story of how “Do They Know It’s Christmas” came to be along with the challenges of recording it with so many stars. Taylor Dayne shares her story of very humble beginnings and the support from her family to help her dream... Read More

The Road Hammers – Back At It

Roman Mitz
The Road Hammers – Back At It
Roman Mitz – Open Spaces An undeniable staple in Canadian country rock since 2004, The Road Hammers (singer/guitarists Jason McCoy and Clayton Bellamy, and bassist Chris Byrne) have had six Top 10 hits and nine Top 20 singles, amassed over 25 million streams and collected five CCMA Awards and one Juno Award along the way. After a two-year hiatus, the... Read More

Crown Lands Announce Expansive EP White Buffalo To Be Released September 16

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Crown Lands Announce Expansive EP White Buffalo To Be Released September 16
JUNO Award-winning, powerhouse rock duo Crown Lands – Cody Bowles (vocals and drums) and Kevin Comeau (guitar, bass, and keys) – reveal details of their upcoming EP, White Buffalo, set to release September 16 through Spinefarm Records/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company.  The four-track record includes the previously released title track “White Buffalo” and the thirteen-minute, multi-part composition “The Oracle” along with... Read More

George Street Festival Gets The All Clear For 2021

Keith Sharp
George Street Festival Gets The All Clear For 2021
George Street Festival, St. John’s, NL  By Keith Sharp Known as ‘The Biggest Little Street In North America’ located in the centre of St John’s Newfoundland, the George Street Festival is set to execute its 36th annual festival on Friday, August 27th, 2021 with six nights of concert activities on a stage setting located directly on the street which is comprised of... Read More

Flock Of Seagulls, Platinum Blonde And Spandau Ballet from Boom 97.3’s Behind The Vinyl

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Flock Of Seagulls, Platinum Blonde And Spandau Ballet from Boom 97.3’s Behind The Vinyl
Dropping the needle in this episode of Behind The Vinyl: Mike Score from Flock Of Seagulls talks about how long it took before their song “Wishing” took over a year to make it to their record. Mark Holmes of Platinum Blonde reluctantly sheds some light on what their song “Situation Critical” is really about. Tony Hadley and Martin Kemp of... Read More

Rush: Cinema Strangiato Returns To Cinemas With Director’s Cut Featuring Revamped Setlist & New Bonus Tracks

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Rush: Cinema Strangiato Returns To Cinemas With Director’s Cut Featuring Revamped Setlist & New Bonus Tracks
 Tickets On Sale in Canada Beginning September 1 at cinemastrangiato.com View the Event Trailer HERE Trafalgar Releasing and Anthem Entertainment are proud to announce that RUSH—Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart—are set to return to the big screen as Rush: Cinema Strangiato – Director’s Cut comes to select movie theatres worldwide on September 9, 2021. “Rush: Cinema Strangiato –... Read More

Men Without Hats Return September 24 With Covers EP ‘Again (Part 1)’

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Men Without Hats Return September 24 With Covers EP ‘Again (Part 1)’
After over four decades, Canada’s legendary electro-pop band Men Without Hats (MWH) is still going strong and still taking its trademark sound to unexpected places. On September 24, MWH will release Again (Part 1), a five-song EP featuring covers of The Tragically Hip, Lou Reed, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie, along with an all-new reimagined version of the group’s signature hit... Read More

k-os Teams Up With KAGE E on “Hot Boy”

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k-os Teams Up With KAGE E on “Hot Boy”
K-Os Teams Up With Up And Coming Toronto Artist Kage E For “Hot Boy” Catch K-Os Live In Toronto Alongside Sam Roberts Band And Matt Mays August 19 At The Budweiser Stage k-os returns with “HOT BOY,” a collaboration with 16-year-old up-and-coming Toronto artist KAGE E. Check out the fiery new single here. The duo met and struck up a friendship after KAGE E sent k-os a... Read More

Jesus Jones New Addition To 5th Annual McBowl Lineup

Keith Sharp
Jesus Jones New Addition To 5th Annual McBowl Lineup
Classic Bowl Promotions chief Ed Sousa claims the constant reorganization of his McBowl Charity Concerts for Ronald McDonald House is akin to undergoing root canal surgery. But the 5th Annual Event has been rescheduled over two nights with the Rock Night set for Friday, May 13th, 2022 and an Alternative Techno Pop night scheduled for Saturday, May 14th, 2022. Due to the... Read More

One Ugly Cowboy – Making Beautiful Noise

Roman Mitz
One Ugly Cowboy – Making Beautiful Noise
By Roman Mitz – Open Spaces Up and coming Toronto-based country-rockers ONE UGLY COWBOY are a relatively new band but the quintet is steeped with experience, and it shows on their latest album “Ride With The Wind”. The group is fronted by dynamic vocalist Jane Sowerby and her axe-wielding soul mate Richard Zwic, who has written and worked with several... Read More

Bachman/Cummings Postpone Planned North American Tour

by Best Classic Bands Staff
Bachman/Cummings Postpone Planned North American Tour
By Best Classic Bands Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings have cancelled the 2021 U.S. leg of their reunion tour, citing travel issues in and out of Canada. The Guess Who mainstays had formally announced the “Together Again” North American tour on February 24, 2020, just prior to the lockdown, for that summer. The U.S. dates had previously been pushed to September... Read More

Emerging Vancouver Pop Star Uses Jim Beam Win To Draw Attention

Keith Sharp
Emerging Vancouver Pop Star Uses Jim Beam Win To Draw Attention
By Keith Sharp The raging pandemic that has affected the entire global music industry has forced virtually every musician to adapt accordingly. In the case of White Rock B.C native Richard Tichelman it has simply meant recording and releasing a series of singles which have attracted over 560 thousand youtube followers to his initial three singles; “Proud”, “The One” and... Read More

Dallas Smith Signs Global Record Deal With Big Loud Records

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Dallas Smith Signs Global Record Deal With Big Loud Records
Big Loud Records (Big Loud), is pleased to announce the signing of multi-platinum Canadian country superstar Dallas Smith to its award-winning roster via a global recording deal, magnifying their relationship with the reigning CCMA Awards Entertainer of the Year who is also managed by Big Loud Management.  Additionally, Smith a two-time JUNO Award winner and founder of the Lifted Dallas Smith Charitable Foundation – a non-profit... Read More