Category: Reviews
CMW 2013 – THE FELDMAN AGENCY SHOWCASE – THE RIVOLI
THE FELDMAN AGENCY SHOWCASE – CMW 2013 The Rivoli March 21, 2013 I was thrilled to finally catch Blackie Jackett Jr playing a full set during Canadian Music Week. They were the surprise guests, along with Treble Charger, during The Feldman Agency Showcase at the Rivoli. When I arrived, new pop-rock act Eleven Past One [...]
CMW 2013 – CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS – KOOL HAUS
On March 20th, 2013 the Canadian Radio Music Awards were held at the Kool Haus, open to the public for the very first time. In previous years it had been an industry only event, which made for less awkward moments when artists weren’t there to accept their awards. I felt the fans excitement as [...]
ALEXISONFIRE BEGINNING OF THE END IN TORONTO
Alexisonfire Full Set Alexisonfire will be wrapping up their farewell tour very shortly, but not without 4 dates in Toronto. The grand finale being at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton on Dec. 30th. They started the Toronto run on Boxing Day, and even if you payed full price for your ticket, it was a [...]
TOKYO POLICE CLUB LIGHTS UP SOUND ACADEMY
Tokyo Police Club Full Set We’re making sure we have plenty of layers when we head outside. The buildings are decked with lights, and all the malls have massive shiny ornaments dangling from the ceiling. It’s that time of the year again… It’s the 2nd year in a row now, so we’re hoping it [...]
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK PACKS A PUNCH IN TORONTO
Full Now, Now Set Full Jukebox the Ghost Set Full Motion City Soundtrack set The excitement was palpable when we entered the Mod Club on the eve of Motion City Soundtrack’s first show in Toronto in two years. A smaller venue than their last show at the Sound Academy, fans hoped that they would be [...]
SMASHING PUMPKINS AT THE ACC
The Smashing Pumpkin made it’s way to Toronto’s Air Canada Centre just before halloween night. Billy Corgan with his revolving cast played to a not so sold out crowd, but it would be unfair to say the latest incarnation is not worthy of merit. Oceania is a fine record and a welcome [...]
THE BOSS FEELS AT HOME IN THE HAMMER
Bruce Springsteen seems like the perfect artist to be playing in a city like Hamilton. There’s something so fitting about his gravely voice, hard working attitude and feel good approach to his career that aligns itself with Hammertown. His Sunday night show at Copps Coliseum was a joyous reminder of why the Boss [...]
DAN MANGAN AND THE RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE: THE RADICALS TOUR STOPS IN MONTREAL
On Tuesday night, Dan Mangan and his band took the Corona Theatre by storm. The Rural Alberta Advantage opened the show. They played a very interesting set, which featured songs mostly about the province of Alberta. While the music that they played was absolutely fabulous, I could not get behind the voice of lead [...]
ALL I REALLY WANT… IS ALANIS MORISSETTE IN MONTREAL!
Alanis Morissette played the Metropolis on Tuesday night in Montreal, with opening act, Souleye. Souleye played quite a smooth set. I am not familiar with his music, but his set was a testament to what a computer can do for music these days. While his rapping was smooth and flawless, the over produced singing left [...]
SHEEPDOGS RETURN TO TORONTO
SLIDESHOW With the Gardiner Expressway closed, traffic leading to Echo Beach on September 15th was hectic, to say the least. With barely seconds left to spare, I parked and made it to the venue gates just in time to hear Zeus take the stage. I’d heard a lot about Zeus of late, [...]
