Kind People Only I was flipping through Instagram when I came across this ad by Amy. She was promoting a new concept of music to Toronto and would like people to open up to this way of listening to music. Once a month, Kind People Only holds a showcase of four queer...
On May 23rd we will feature our annual Healing Garden Benefit to continue raising funds for the creation of patio gardens of peace and solace for patients undergoing the rigours and ordeals of cancer treatment. The Annual Healing Garden Music Fest featuring:DAVE...
What do musicians do when it is their birthday? They usually play for an audience. This is a gift to themselves. They enjoy sharing their time with people that appreciate them. Ken Whiteley is no different. He just turned 75 and hosted his party at Hugh’s Room. Hugh’s...
Hugh’s Room was the host for the 3rd annual Toronto Folk Festival showcase. This is a grassroots festival that is led by a not-for-profit model. It will take place from August 21-23,2026 on Wards’ Island. It will be located at the WIA Pavillion at 20 Withrow St. This...
Aww, Rats! The Mid-Century Modernes Headline Toronto Humane Society Fundraiser at Dina’s Tavern WHO – The Mid-Century Modernes; Toronto Humane SocietyWHAT – Live music fundraiserWHERE – Dina’s Tavern (formerly the Silver Dollar...
The year is 1984. The neon glow of MTV is at its peak, and a quirky, synth-heavy beat pulses through the airwaves. It’s the unmistakable sound of The Cars—the band that managed to bridge the gap between jagged New Wave cool and arena-rock perfection. Fast forward...
Not only is Dead Dog Records a great place to pick up music, but they do also occasionally host live music in their store. This day they held a live show at their Church St location. They have 3 bands come in and do about a half hour set each. Monstera Monstera is a...
BEATrio BEATrio are a new configuration of the top tiered jazz musicians in the world today. They consist of Bela Fleck on Banjo, Edmar Castaneda on Harp and Antonio Sanchez on drums. If you look closely at the name the BEA in their name, it is the first letters of...
Triple Bill Toronto got to witness a pretty sweet triple bill at the Garrison. AMMO is our local Metal Band that started the fire. Thunderor is also a Toronto band that came crashing down hard on us. Burning Witches heated the place up all the way from Switzerland....
A really great rock band named Oddsfiche asked me to cover their show at the Black Swan this past Saturday. They were on the bill with Traumaqueen. The lead singer was a short blonde with a strong voice. When I walked into the tavern, I saw that short blonde on stage...
