If you are the kind of quiet soul that thrives on new sounds that come from within the spirit, you may have just have to discover this very unique CD. Clearly the theme of the music is sbout a kind of people we often never think about, but this music will delve into a rich… Continue Reading
Serge Talainsky, the guitarist for the Band Half Past Four went and ventured into new territory at Duffy’s Tavern. Serge got on stage and began to fiddle with his guitar. I thought he was just doing a sound check for his set as Undulation. As it turned out, it was a half hour guitar solo… Continue Reading
There is a neighbourhood bar at Queen and Brock Street called The Shameful Tiki room. I missed it the first time because the signage is really poor and is in a quiet part of Parkdale. I walk in and the place was absolutely packed to the gills. The tropical drinks were flowing like a great… Continue Reading
I entered a place I have never been before. It is located at Dundas St and Runnymede Rd and is called Tail of the Junction. I guess because they are on the very tail end of the Toronto Junction neighborhood. This show was organized by a promoters Live events 4 U. First on the chopping… Continue Reading
Jv’s Boogaloo Squad celebrated the release of their cd Going to market at The Burdock. The place was packed with friends, family and curious onlookers wanting to see what this band can do. Well this band can do a lot. Their opening piece sounded just like a funk jazz sound that came from a 70’s… Continue Reading
Toronto was really lucky to have received the rare appearance of British Columbia’s Mark Perry. He played a very intimate show at the Tranzac, and it was free! I walked into the room to an argument that was ensuing between Mark and one of the patrons. Mark was going to sing a song about gumboots… Continue Reading
Somehow I was really in a Phish listening mood as of late. Luckily, my friends from Must Stash Hat were playing a small club called Yauca’s Lounge. This lounge was the size of your average basement and could hold about 50 people. It is small and has a warm atmosphere that relaxes you to stay… Continue Reading
Heavy Metal Band Soulfly recently played The Mod Club. The one problem was the fact that the show may be cancelled due to the impending snowstorm. First it was cancelled, and then there may be a show. Then the classic line of the show must go on was finally uttered. I made it down to… Continue Reading
I walked into the Tranzac to escape the cold for a while and came across a very young singer named Dana Gavanski. It was just her and her guitar, as she sat in front of friends and patrons. She seemed a little bashful as she started her set. But warmed up with an honest smile… Continue Reading
The latest offering from Jazz great Ben Rosenblum continues to explore various ways to improve on the quality of today’s Jazz sound. His sense of enthusiasm and joy tends to emanate its penetration into the psyche of a seasoned Jazz lover. This trio has a remarkable way of taking the obvious and adding layers to… Continue Reading