Must Stash Hat’s latest venture brings us six varied jamming gems. They are a band that loves to explore the space. They would even throw in some cowbell if that’s what it takes to hone the journey. The first gift is called, “No Time”. They open with an Allman Brothers funky vibe and just when… Continue Reading
Dundas West Fest came to a close late Saturday night, with a very successful two days of song, dance and food. Let’s talk about the food first. There seemed to be an endless supply of chicken and pork to feed the hungry masses. A good portion of it had both a Latino and Portuguese styling… Continue Reading
Cosmo music store held their 5th annual CosmoFest last weekend with a resounding success. They offered everything from the latest in musical equipment to meet and greets from some international musicians to music clinics and even a live concert with excellent bands on the bill. There was something for everyone. There was a huge tent… Continue Reading
Let me get this out of the way before I begin. Yes I have heard a thousand times how much they sound like Led Zeppelin. Yes they do. This has sparked a haters union among middle aged folks, mostly men. They talk about how this band is such a rip off on the Zeppelin sound,… Continue Reading
At the first long weekend of summer, Yonge and Dundas Square held the first of many traditional Ribfest’s that will happen over the next few months. As the crowd was enjoying a cold libation with their choice of meat, the stage held entertainment all day long. When I arrived the band Selective Soul just hit… Continue Reading
When I read the linear notes on this CD, it sounded very promising and full of good energy. I got 4 songs in and was a little worried because these all seemed like various love songs. I thought this was now going to be an exercise into an assorted array of love themes. Thank… Continue Reading
The long weekend was just starting and the Bovine Sex Club was ready for business. I was there to see a hard progressive band from Scotland, I believe everyone else was there to shed off their workplace dreariness and begin to feel alive again. What I didn’t know was that there were three opening… Continue Reading
The Hard luck bar was packed with both drooling metal heads and young excited Iron maidens waiting for a unique act from Montreal. You will understand this first sentence a little later. First up was a band called Polarity. They were a sturdy Metal band that had a unique lead singer. Most people would expect… Continue Reading
I made my way down to Duffy’s tavern to catch 3 Metal acts I have never seen before. The show was to start at 9pm, but was rudely interrupted by something called a playoff game. So I sat and watched half a game of Hockey before the first band went on. The first band hailed… Continue Reading
As I am walking into the tail of the Junction there is a slow monstrous thud reaching its way onto the street and through your chest. The first band must have just gotten on. It sounds a lot like early Black Sabbath. This is the sound of Electric Magma. Even though each piece sounded like… Continue Reading