Jesus Jones New Addition To 5th Annual McBowl Lineup

August 13, 2021August 14, 2021 Keith Sharp

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

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 Roman Mitz

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

August 9, 2021August 10, 2021 by Best Classic Bands Staff

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

August 9, 2021 Keith Sharp

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

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 Music Express

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

Barney Bentall & Geoffrey Kelly are RanchWriters – “Bonaparte Plateau” Out Now – Album Released Sept 17

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Eric Alper

A ‘Cinematic Canadiana’ Collaboration Available September 17, 2021 When two multi-Platinum and Gold-selling Canadian artists pass time together with the best way they know-how, the result is certain to turn ears. And such is the case for award-winning musicians Barney Bentall and Geoffrey Kelly and their newly announced album, RanchWriters — available this Fall via True North Records. Beloved around... Read More

The Trews Announce New Album ‘Wanderer’

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Music Express

The Trews – Wanderer – Photo by – David Bastedo Earlier this year, rock ‘n’ roll heavyweights The Trews came out strong with their pandemic anthem “I Wanna Play”, an ode to all the things we’ve missed during the lockdown. Today the band announced their upcoming full-length album Wanderer, due November 19 via Known Accomplice. The album will include “I... Read More

Live Nation Canada To Transform Budweiser Stage Into A Year-Round Music Venue With Indoor And Outdoor Shows

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Music Express

Live Nation Canada today officially announced plans to redevelop Budweiser Stage at Ontario Place in Toronto, Ontario into a modern, year-round live music and performance venue with 20,000 outdoor capacity and 9,000 indoor. The new state-of-the-art amphitheatre will continue to attract world-class artists and provide premiere live entertainment, hosting live music and other events. This demonstrates Live Nation’s support of the... Read More

Fast Romantics Announce “Pick It Up” Canadian Dates For Ontario & Quebec

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Music Express

Fast Romantics – Pick It Up – Album Photo Credit: Jen Squires Following over a year and a half of being away from the road due to the Covid-19 pandemic, acclaimed indie-rock band Fast Romantics are thrilled to finally be able to announce Canadian dates in support of their critically acclaimed full-length album, Pick It Up for Ontario and Quebec. The first and... Read More

Adios Amigo! ZZ Top Loses Hill In Mid Tour

July 29, 2021 by Best Classic Bands Staff

By Best Classic Bands Dusty Hill, the bassist and a lead singer for ZZ Top, has died. His bandmates Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons announced Wednesday, July 28, 2021 that he passed in his sleep at his Houston, Tex. home at age 72. ZZ Top were in the midst of a tour when Hill suddenly took a leave of absence. At... Read More

Jane’s Party Release New Single & Lyric Video ‘Stay With Me’ ft. Ewan Currie & Max Clilverd

July 29, 2021July 30, 2021 Music Express

Toronto pop-rock quartet Jane’s Party release classic rock anthem and ‘70s jam “Stay With Me” today featuring Ewan Currie (The Sheepdogs/BROS) on vocals and Max Clilverd (Tom Odell) on slide guitar. This is the second single from their forthcoming album, with Jane’s Party currently at work with Zeus—who served as a big inspiration for the band coming up as musicians—to... Read More

Aaron Goodvin Premieres Heartwarming New Music Video For Summer Smash ‘Boy Like Me’

July 23, 2021July 25, 2021 Music Express

Aaron Goodvin has unveiled the music video for “Boy Like Me” – WATCH NOW. The video was filmed last month in Nashville and directed by Sean Hagwell, who previously shot Michael Ray’s “Whiskey & Rain” video. “Boy Like Me” is Aaron Goodvin’s first new music release since 2019’s JUNO and CCMA Award-nominated album V (LISTEN HERE). Aaron Goodvin has established... Read More

Iron Maiden Launch State of the Art Video in preparation for New Double Album Release

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp England’s Iron Maiden may have been passed over for inclusion into The U.S Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame earlier this year by a group of stuffed shirts who clearly cannot comprehend a real legendary band in their midst. Yet their response has been the release of a new single “Writing On The Wall” (based on a... Read More

Sam Roberts Band Announce Canadian Fall Tour Dates

July 20, 2021July 30, 2021 Music Express

Sam Roberts Band – Photo Credit – Dave Gillespie As the world slowly moves towards a new normal, Sam Roberts Band celebrates the return to the live stage with the announcement of fall tour dates. The November and December dates include stops in Winnipeg, Victoria, Vancouver, two hometown shows in Montréal and more. Not wasting any time, they also recently... Read More

So What Is In A Name? When In Rome UK – Plans A Relaunch.

July 16, 2021July 19, 2021 Keith Sharp

Left to Right – Ed Sousa, Andrew Mann, Former Leaf goalie Curtis Joseph and his wife Stephanie, and Clive Farrington Photo by Andrew Clowater By Keith Sharp You may not be familiar with the song title and I am sure you can’t identify the band who recorded that track but when you hear “The Promise” by Manchester England group, When In Rome... Read More

Juno Award-Winning Rock Duo Crown Lands Announce “The Big Wave Tour” With 13 Headlining Shows Across Canada

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Music Express

Juno Award-winning, powerhouse rock duo Crown Lands – Cody Bowles (vocals and drums) and Kevin Comeau (guitar, bass, and keys) – are proud to announce, “The Big Wave Tour,” kicking off this October. The band’s first headlining tour will be a 13-date cross-Canada tour with Skye Wallace joining as support, see list of full tour dates below. Tickets will be available... Read More

Alessia Cara Drops Two New Singles “Sweet Dream” and “Shapeshifter” – Ahead Of Upcoming Third Album.

July 15, 2021July 17, 2021 Music Express

Grammy Award®-winning singer-songwriter Alessia Cara raises the curtain on her eagerly awaited upcoming third album with the release of two brand new songs, “Sweet Dream” and “Shapeshifter,” available across all platforms via Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. “Sweet Dream” debuted on BBC1’s flagship program hosted by Annie Mac. Listen to “Sweet Dream” HERE Listen to “Shapeshifter” HERE and watch the video HERE “The theme of duality is... Read More

VOX REA release intimate acoustic video for nostalgic track “When You Go”

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Music Express

Following the release of Vox Rea‘s nostalgic new single, “When You Go,” the Vancouver noir-pop outfit has stripped the trackback for a special live performance video of the song, released today. Filmed on a trip to Portland, OR, the group’s fine artistry shines through with raw, crystalline vocals accompanied by delicate guitar. Watch the video here. On sharing the video, the band notes:“When... Read More

The Arkells Live At Toronto’s Budweiser Stage

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Music Express

Live Nation and Budweiser Stage Back to Live are thrilled to announce ARKELLS triumphant return to live music – their first shows back onstage, for two once-in-a-return-from-pandemic history-making nights at Toronto’s Iconic Budweiser Stage, Friday, August 13th and Saturday, August 14th aptly titled “ARKELLS LONG WEEKEND.” In bringing Budweiser Stage Back to Live, ARKELLS LONG WEEKEND will mark Arkell’s first live performance in 16 months... Read More

City and Colour Announces Canadian Tour Dates November & December 2021

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Music Express

City and Colour Announces Canadian Solo Show Dates Tour Kicks off in Vancouver on November 12, 2021 5th Show At Historic Massey Hall In Toronto Added After First 4 Dates Sell Out City and Colour, acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green, announces tour dates kicking off in Vancouver on November 12, 2021, and culminating with 5 shows at historic... Read More

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