This may be the first time you hear of the name of Stephen Ridley, but it won’t be the last. He is a very charming Brit from a small town of about 40 people, that just debuted here in Canada, and what a way of introducing yourself. I just walked in to the CNE Bandshell… Continue Reading
The hidden gem we all know as the Monarch Tavern hosted 4 bands and it turned into a mini- Lilith Fair. The place was packed with plenty of female energy and they were present to support their favorite act and then stuck around to feel the uniqueness of the other acts. I just walked in… Continue Reading
This past weekend saw an event that only happens once in a while. The Legendary Linsmore tavern got to host a Toronto favourite- Wild T and the Spirit. Wild T has played in clubs and stadiums for over 30 years and when he shows up to the intimate setting like the Linsmore Tavern, you better… Continue Reading
I was lucky enough to get to be at this gig. I walked in at 8 and the first band was to get on stage for 9. This isn’t so strange, but the fact that the Bovine was packed from the opening of the doors, I knew this was going to be a special evening.… Continue Reading
It seems that shark week has taken over Jimmie Simpson Park. This land shark came all the way over from Vancouver and he brought all his crazy friends with him. That band that swam across Canada is Five Alarm Funk and these guys know how to throw the hottest party in Toronto! If you wonder… Continue Reading
I popped into the Horseshoe just to do a quick pick up and leave. While I was there I saw this band get on stage and decided to stay for a bit. A interestingly disheveled young lady got on stage and looked like she just woke up from a stupefied rave that may have gone… Continue Reading
The first thing Bob Wegner said to me was these four members of Max Webster haven’t been in the same room for 43 years. This line up would consist of Kim Mitchell, Terry Wakinson, Dave Myles and Gary McCraken. “It was like getting the Beatles Back together again”, said Bob excited as I walked in… Continue Reading
Sean TM and the Starboys were excited to play the legendary Horseshoe last night for the first time. They are a young band playing a bunch of Funkadelic songs. They opened the evening with “Play that funky music”, and then slipped into a Bill Withers tune. They played it as a White Man’s funk group… Continue Reading
The Indies and the Elmo joined forces to showcase 18 bands that are making waves in the industry. They played both upstairs and downstairs to an open minded crowd that was hungry to absorb new sounds in their lives. It was a most diverse group of sounds I have heard in many years. The range… Continue Reading
Vile Driver came to the Tail of the Junction to show off their latest monster called The Rest are Prey. They also brought along 3 extreme Metal bands to make this party a night not to forget. The crowd showed up early to see all four acts drop nuclear bombs on all of our heads.… Continue Reading