Dandelion Highway released a 5 song EP. If you are a fan of folk music, this is one of the sweetest, happiest and joyful little gems you would want in your collection. The opening track, “Home”, feels like a glorious trek back to a place, where your heart belongs. It...
Masterpiece, yes you read that right, I am putting it out there. This, in my opinion is Toronto’s album of the year! Jerry Leger put together a team of 18 musicians and created one mind blowing album. The album starts off with a western movie style opening. Like a...
Photo Credit: Oavatos Photos- Oavatos (@oavatosphoto) • Instagram photos and videos Jerry Leger and Lori Yates were on the same bill at Hugh’s Room for the very first time. I spoke with Jerry a couple of weeks before and he was excited to finally be sharing the same...
When it comes to singing about all your feelings, Charlie A’Court certainly is no chicken. He writes about life experiences of people who struggle through life. The themes usually come from hard moments and sorrow, but that doesn’t stop him from rocking out glorious...
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I recently found this small bar in Kensington market called Lola. This is an earthy place that believes in helping fledgling musicians have a place to gain exposure to their musical sound. They invited me out to see a duet called Lazy Days. Lazy Days consists of two...
We just celebrated the 4th Reconciliation Day in Canada, and I have noticed a surge in Indigenous music finding its way into our musical fabric. Recently I have been touched by such artists like Aysanabee, Julian Taylor, Tom Wilson, Gary LaRocca, David LaRonde and...
Sept. 13 – Cookstown, ON. Each year, hundreds of musicians, artisans, vendors, and creators come together for the Gussapolooza music festival. This year, Blast Toronto was on the scene to cover the bands and to take part in their "creator convention," which brought...
MAY 2 – On a cool spring evening on the Danforth, patrons of the Indigenous-owned and operated C.C.’s Bar & Grill enjoyed the music of fellow Indigenous folk guitarist and vocalist David Laronde. With only a handful of open seats and a busy bar, Laronde played a...
