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...
Acoustic
35 Years of Irish Punk!
The Pogues The Mahones are celebrating their 35th year being a terrific Irish Punk band here in Toronto and Kingston (Where they originated from), and they celebrated this milestone in Kensington Market at a place called Lola. One of the main reasons this band and...
Going in Circles at the Painted Lady
If you are the kind of person that loves song circles, you must read this. There is a man named Dave Woods who organizes these kinds of shows. He really does have an ear for finding some of the best talent in the city and putting them all in the same room to...
Uncovering new treasures
I received an email from a friend just stating that Bob Wegner is paying at the Hotel Victoria at 6:30pm Wednesday evening. Well, that got my attention. A new place with live music and a guitar player I have never seen before: This is what Blast is all about,...
Burning Bright at Hugh’s Room
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...
Jack DeKeyser gots dem rainy day blues
The TD Union Station Summer Lounge event began this past Monday right in front of Union Station. The first act on this summer's long bill was Jack DeKeyser. The set up is very conducive for a lunch crowd as they have food and drinks at the ready for your musical...





