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RON SEXSMITH – LIVE! AT OTTAWA’S NAC THEATRE

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RON SEXSMITH – LIVE! AT OTTAWA’S NAC THEATRE
When you listen to the music of Canadian recording artist and multi-Juno Award winner, Ron Sexsmith, be prepared to slow down your life for a moment, and slip into a world of easy-paced melodies and earnestly written songs you’ll find yourself quickly identifying with. His natural songwriting ability has earned him a long list of accolades and tips of the... Read More

Local Talent Shines At Music Express CMW Showcase

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Local Talent Shines At Music Express CMW Showcase
Music Express Showcase- Canadian Music Week Wednesday, May 6th 2015 Rivoli Nightclub Toronto. Eight of Ontario’s up-and-coming bands proved there is talent galore in this province by marking Canadian Music Week with an appearance at the Music Express Music Showcase  May 6th at the venerable Rivoli nightclub. The Rathburns, Beautiful Nothing, The Cocksure Lads, Honeyrunners, Suns Of Stone, 40 Sons,... Read More

THE HIGHWAYS KEEP ROLLING – BACHMAN

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THE HIGHWAYS KEEP ROLLING – BACHMAN
Deerfoot Casino, Calgary – April 10, 2015 How many shows has Randy Bachman performed through his numerous guises with groups The Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Bravebelt, Bachman Cummings, Bachman & Turner, and his latest enterprise Bachman? Thousands, and he probably has a story for every show. The band Bachman is a return to his beginnings, to the sound of guitars,... Read More

DANIEL LANOIS – AN AMBIENT JOURNEY AT OTTAWA’S NAC

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DANIEL LANOIS – AN AMBIENT JOURNEY AT OTTAWA’S NAC
Ottawa’s NAC Presents, featuring an all-Canadian series of shows, has set out to highlight a genre-hopping array of some our nation’s finest talent from coast to coast this year. On this particular night, two such performers took to the grand stage of Southam Hall, whose acts perfectly complimented each other — Basia Bulat, and Daniel Lanois. Ottawa’s world class NAC... Read More

MUSIC EXPRESS CMW SHOWCASE

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MUSIC EXPRESS CMW SHOWCASE
Wednesday May 6th 2015 @ THE RIVOLI It is our pleasure to present to you a total of eight hot new artists who will be performing at this year’s Music Express CMW Showcase. You are invited to check out the amazing talent provided by the bands listed below: THE RATHBURNS (8:00 – 8:40) Fresh off appearing on Rock 94.9’s Gen... Read More

ROCK & ROLL LIFE – THE MOHRS

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ROCK & ROLL LIFE – THE MOHRS
The Gateway, Calgary – April 2, 2015 The rock and roll life: hauling gear from the farthest depths of a strange building to the concrete bunker of a campus bar; getting little assistance from anyone save the one techie who may or may not be all that interested in life that day; assessing a stage that may fit aforementioned gear... Read More

THE BOX Phoenix Concert Theatre

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THE BOX Phoenix Concert Theatre
Toronto Friday March 13th 2015 For Montreal’s The Box it was a time to re-connect. Almost 10 years after last playing in Toronto, lead vocalist Jean Marc Pisapia brought the current version of has band, bassist Dan Volj, guitarist Francois Bruneau, keyboardist Guillame Jodoin, drummer Martin Lapierre and support vocalist Isabelle Lemay back to headline at the Phoenix Concert Theatre.... Read More

PHILIP SAYCE – “INFLUENCE” COMES TO THE RAINBOW

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PHILIP SAYCE – “INFLUENCE” COMES TO THE RAINBOW
Canadian musician, Philip Sayce, known for his brand of powerhouse blues, has been busy touring across Canada this month, commemorating the launch of his fourth upcoming solo album, Influence, which will be released in Canada April 7, 2015 through Warner Music Canada. His powerful performance at Ottawa’s Rainbow Bistro, left the crowd awestruck. Sayce played a selection of songs from... Read More

Nickelback. The Saddledome Calgary

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Nickelback. The Saddledome Calgary
Thursday March 12/ 2015 I’ll admit it. Other than the obvious hits, I don’t know Nickelback’s music much at all. I know I’d have really dug it if I’d discovered them as a 15 year old kid. They’ve certainly rustled up a less than stellar reputation for some, though it doesn’t seem to be rooted in much. They’ve faced much... Read More

2015 Juno Awards: The New Wave Takes Over!

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2015 Juno Awards: The New Wave Takes Over!
When Toronto’s Weeknd won the 2015 Juno Award for Artist Of The Year, beating out the likes of Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan and Leonard Cohen during the awards broadcast staged Sunday at Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre and a gala awards ceremony staged Saturday at the Hamilton Convention Centre, you know it’s not your dad’s Junos. Despite the fact that classic artists... Read More

ECHOES IN THE NIGHT – TOM COCHRANE

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ECHOES IN THE NIGHT – TOM COCHRANE
Grey Eagle Casino, Calgary – February 20, 2015 During the night’s performance, Cochrane made a number of references to his campfire songs. Initially, the statement sounded odd and out of place, but by the end of the evening it made sense. To expand on the statement with an analogy: Cochrane is the campfire and the songs that surround him are... Read More

TESTING THE WATERS – SAGA

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TESTING THE WATERS – SAGA
Deerfoot Casino, Calgary – February 15, 2015 It’s been over 30 years since Messrs.’ Sadler, Gilmour, Crichton, and Crichton have stood on a Calgary stage. More’s the pity since it was quickly evident that the band has not lost its direction and perform with the same intellectual intensity that defined them early in their musical journey. With relative newcomer, Mike... Read More

BRYAN ADAMS – Ottawa Celebrates 30th Anniversary of “Reckless”

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BRYAN ADAMS – Ottawa Celebrates 30th Anniversary of “Reckless”
If there was ever a show that could time warp you back to your youth, it was this one. Legions of fans, young and old, gathered at Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre on Friday night to immerse themselves in the timeless music of legendary Canadian singer/songwriter, Bryan Adams. Currently on a world tour, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of his... Read More

PLAYING WITH STORY – Northern Pikes, Calgary AB

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PLAYING WITH STORY – Northern Pikes, Calgary AB
Deerfoot Casino, Calgary | November 29, 2014 With no pretense of fanfare, The Northern Pikes, in trio format hit the stage running and never looked back. Blasting into one of their biggest hits, “Teenland” and taking the room by storm, they shook and shimmied, casting the story into the crowd and never releasing it. The song, complete with Zeppelin’s “Whole... Read More

THE TEA PARTY LIVE AT THE COMMODORE BALLROOM

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THE TEA PARTY LIVE AT THE COMMODORE BALLROOM
With guests Pigeon Park December 9th & 10th, 2014 Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood and Jeff Burrows’ incredible musical talents were demonstrated completely during this long awaited performance in Vancouver, B.C. The three artists from Windsor Ontario were back with progressive rock music that exceeded new boundaries of imagination. They all looked ready to Rock the Commodore. Jeff Martin’s sleek anchor... Read More

MONSTER TRUCK ROLLS INTO OTTAWA

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MONSTER TRUCK ROLLS INTO OTTAWA
Saturday night, Monster Truck rolled into Ottawa’s Bronson Centre, and turned this once Catholic high school for girls 700-seat auditorium into a spectacular arena rock show. Ultra high ceilings, a massive elevated stage, theatre-style seating, and plenty of standing room up front, made this the perfect sized venue, and despite its cavernous interior, maintained excellent acoustics. The name, Monster Truck,... Read More

WARMING TO THE HEAT – MOIST

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WARMING TO THE HEAT – MOIST
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary – November 28, 2014 A keyboard sequence swishing through the PA from side to side and enough smoke to suggest a raging fire backstage signaled the opening of the show as each member of Moist moved separately to the stage. The sequence surrendered to grinding guitar chords as “Mechanical” churned into life. The song,... Read More

SO TRUE – THE TREWS

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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

GORDON LIGHTFOOT – LIVE AT OTTAWA’S NAC

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GORDON LIGHTFOOT – LIVE AT OTTAWA’S NAC
Upon the mention of the name Lightfoot, words like troubadour, singer/songwriter genius, and Canadian folk music legend come to mind…to name a few. But more, he has the ability to write songs that stick like glue. Completely memorable songs that have woven their way through our lives, with each one reminding us of a certain time, a certain moment, heartache,... Read More