New Album Spencer MacKenzie visited Hugh’s Room to promote his brand-new album- “Empty Chairs” which drops on Feb,20,2026. This is his fourth recording and Blast Toronto will put up a review of this album soon. If you would like to listen to it now just click on this...
CANADIAN BLUES MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCE NOMINEES! Angelique Francis leads the nominations with eight, followed by five each for Brandon Isaak, and Blue Moon Marquee. TORONTO – THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 – Canadian Blues Music Awards is pleased to...
Paul James Paul James turned 75 on Jan 18 and still looks like a young rocker. Recently, through the grapevine, I heard Paul had a health scare. I won’t speculate on that because his party at the Phoenix proved he is still our Rockabilly champion. His drummer so and...
Being such a young bird, I was a little overwhelmed by the song topics. Steve seems to save up enough stories to unveil a multitude of emotional topics. It is all in the title of his sophomore release. With thirteen distinct tracks, Steve takes you on an emotional...
This is the first album from Grant Lyle in 9 years. He also has 9 tracks on this new release. I am also the 9th chick amongst a dozen other brothers and sisters. Let’s explore this new music. One my first listen Grant’s music is clean and simple. He doesn’t go...
Kensington Sound Heather Luckhart organized a private event to showcase her new material called Wild Women Blues. Her place of choice is a deeply hidden gem in Toronto. It is called Kensington Sound and it is a recording studio on Baldwin St in Kensington Market. It...
On Tuesday October 14th at 8pm, the El Mocambo will be host to August Knight and his incredible dedication to the local musical characters on the Toronto scene. Both past and present artists are featured. If you are a Toronto music fan or would like to learn more...
Aug 24—Like the opening four words from the (in)famous novel Atlas Shrugged, "Who is John Galt?, we want to know: "Who is Guss!?" It is a substantial and pondering question. One of many we sought to answer as Jojo and Lawrence returned to Gussapolooza in picturesque...
The Linsmore Tavern is well known for hosting a huge array of eclectic bands looking for their audience. They can go from simple acoustic nights all the way up to some Heavy Rocking nights. It is a place you can truly explore the city’s music. Mike Nagoda Mike Nagoda...
Recently, Toronto has become a little less colourful. I found out that we lost Teddy Hawkins. I am sure there are plenty of you that have had a memorable history with this man. My history with him was born about one year ago. I recently moved to the Beach...
