There is a pretty new way to go and experience live music. I spoke with the organizer named Rebekah and this is what she had to say about her conceptual Portable Concert Party. I went to Centennial College for music and my friends, and I wanted to put on a show. We...
Joe Taylor
Return of the Kents!
Toronto was Celebrating! Like the third sequel to a Peter Jackson Movie, Toronto experienced the Return of the Kents! This is a band that formed and released their first EP 10 years ago. They toured on and off with a couple of lineup changes over the years. By 2022,...
The Eines get the Teens excited!
The Horseshoe Tavern was good and packed on a Thursday night. Why? There was a record release party and this is how you celebrate new music. Find your favourite club and put on a great show playing all your new tunes. When we was Young When we was Young was the...
Sandra Bouza and the Bad Angel!
Bad Angel Bar Has anyone heard of the Bad Angel Bar? I haven’t, until about a week ago. This is a bar at the corner of Dundas St and Brock St. 1615 Dundas Street West. This bar starting inviting musicians to play in its intimate space for about 6 months now. The good...
La REV(EAL)!
They’re Back! About a year ago, La Rev moved out of their space at Dundas and Keele to look for a new home. Well, one year later and we can now celebrate the return of this fine Mexican restaurant that serves the best Margaritas and has live music to enjoy. Their new...
Venues That Matter: Penny’s Dive Bar
July 6 —Bloor and Lansdowne . Another west-end beauty found its way onto my radar this week. Across from a Dead Dog Records and Sugo sits Penny’s Dive Bar, a neighbourhood staple that’s just as likely to be hosting karaoke/open mic as much as a packed local bill....
Raising the roof!
8 July – Toronto, ON. It’s a perfect summer’s day out in the Junction, one of Toronto's iconic neighbourhoods. Over here, there's a secret place that hosts an intimate evening of music. Known as "Rooftop Revue", the shows take place on this random couple’s rooftop...
Empowering women two divas at a time
Who are Divka? Divka or Diva in our language is a traditional European folk duo with a fresh take on this old music that can date back hundreds of years. We have Zoe Santo playing Viola, not violin. We also have Alina Kuzma playing a Bandurist which is considered an...
Weekend of the Snake
The Rockpile The Rockpile is no stranger to new and heavy music. This evening brought four new bands onto my radar. Devilwitch was the only band that I have seen multiple times. The rest woke me up to new possibilities. Cruciferous I found their name intriguing. What...
Tripping with the Blackburn Brothers
Have you ever gone to the TD Union station Summerfest? It is going on right now in front of Union Station. It happens daily. There is one show at Noon and another show starting at 5:30. You can go for a cool lunch or a drink after work. That is a great way to wind...









