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Coldjack Has Big Plans for 2017 – New Music, New Tours, New Audiences
One of Ontario’s most popular and accomplished jazz/funk/R&B bands, Coldjack, is ramping up its creative output in the coming weeks [,,,]
Year: 2016
Interviews
Firewind’s New Album ‘Immortals’ a Tribute to Glorious Greek Past Says Gus G.
It’s been the subject of countless works of fiction and non-fiction, and is one of the most legendary feats of [,,,]
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Axe Master Chris Green Releases Debut Instrumental EP – Unveil
Chris Green already had a well-established and respected career as a rock guitarist and songwriter, building reputation as a virtuoso [,,,]
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Swedish band Killer Bee has key Canadian component; new album out now
Brian Frank has been working for his entire adult life as professional hard rock singer and songwriter, but it seems [,,,]
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MUSIC VIDEO: The Dead Daisies – Happy Xmas (War is Over)
The Dead Daisies (John Corabi, Doug Aldrich, Marco Mendoza, Brian Tichy, and David Lowy) have been overwhelmed by the great [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Eric Martin with Classic Revenge and The Saints of Heartbreak live at Summit City Lounge – Whitesburg, Kentucky – December 16, 2016
Eric Martin with Classic Revenge and The Saints of Heartbreak Summit City Lounge Whitesburg, Kentucky December 16, 2016 Connect with [,,,]
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Trixter, Firehouse, Jack Russell’s Great White, Lita Ford and RATT – Live at the Corbin Arena – Corbin, Kentucky – December 17, 2016
Rock Returns to The Corbin Arena RATT, Lita Ford, Firehouse, Jack Russell’s Great White and Trixter Corbin, Kentucky December 17, [,,,]
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New Paint Album and Accompanying Video a Colourful Feast for the Senses
Vocalist/songwriter Robb Johannes has always had a vision for his band Paint that went beyond simply creating music. He has [,,,]
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CD REVIEW: Eidolon by New Brunswick band Zaum
Eidolon by Zaum Released October 2016 Moncton, New Brunswick Based in New Brunswick, Canada – Zaum is a dark passage [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Leaves’ Eyes with Omnium Gatherum and Sonata Arctica live at City National Grove – Anaheim, California – December 4, 2016
Adult Oriented Death Metal, Symphonic Metal and Power Metal … Omnium Gatherum, Leaves’ Eyes and Sonata Arctica, a night of [,,,]
Interviews
Interview with German-Finnish symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes
There’s been several bands in the history of music that have gone through a lineup change, sometimes it brings new [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Basia Bulat with The Weather Station – Live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – November 29, 2016
Basia Bulat with The Weather Station FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, Ontario November 29, 2016 Connect with Basia [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
REVIEW: Marillion with John Wesley live at the Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, Ontario – October 31, 2016
Review by Kevin Barrie. On Hallowe’en, Marillion returned to Toronto, playing to an almost full house at the Danforth Music [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Steve Vai live at Centre in the Square – Kitchener, Ontario – October 30, 2016
Steve Vai Centre in the Square Kitchener, Ontario October 30, 2016 All photos by Paul Barrie ©2016. Please DO NOT [,,,]
Interviews
David Usher Charts Bold Creative Course with New Album Let It Play
David Usher has spent many years proving that creative thought can be a powerful vehicle for a life without limits [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Queensryche with Midnight Eternal and Armored Saint live at Riverside Municipal Auditorium – Riverside, California – November 17, 2016
I’ve been trying to see a Queensrÿche show for the last couple of years. Well, this time around nothing was [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Marc Ford with Bonnie Bishop and Cris Jacobs live at Apalshop Theater – Whitesburg, Kentucky – November 19, 2016
Marc Ford (former Black Crowes guitarist) with Bonnie Bishop and Cris Jacobs Apalshop Theater Whitesburg, Kentucky November 19, 2016 Connect [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Marianas Trench with Shawn Hook live at Meridian Centre – St. Catharines, ON – November 16, 2016
Marianas Trench with Shawn Hook Meridian Centre St. Catharines, Ontario November 16, 2016 Marianas Trench Setlist: Astoria Yesterday Celebrity Status [,,,]
Music News
Metallica announces Toronto show Nov. 29
Live Nation Ontario and Metallica announces a special Toronto concert on Nov 29 at the Opera House to celebrate the [,,,]
Interviews
Shawna Caspi wraps up 2016 with Tour Stop in Napanee; new album due spring 2017
Toronto-based singer/songwriter Shawna Caspi hearkens back to a time when those known as folk artists used not only their words, [,,,]
Interviews
CD REVIEW: RES 9 by RESolution 9 featuring Rik Emmett and special guests
ARTIST: RESolution 9 (with Rik Emmett) ALBUM: RES 9 LABEL: Mascot Label Group RELEASE DATE: November 11, 2016 Reviewed by [,,,]
Music News
EXTREME “Pornograffitti Live 25 / Metal Meltdown” Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Rockets To #2 On Billboard’s “Music Video Sales” Chart
Extreme’s highly anticipated DVD release, PORNOGRAFFITTI LIVE 25 / METAL MELTDOWN, has quickly reached #2 on Billboard’s “Music Video Sales” [,,,]
Interviews
AUDIO INTERVIEW: BS Live Rocks talks with Jesse Snider, son of Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)
Shane Christopher Neal from BS Live Rocks recently chatted with Jesse Snider – eldest son to Twisted Sister front man [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Nova Scotia Music Awards – Truro, NS – November 6, 2016 – Winners include Ria Mae, Classified and Ben Caplan
NSMW Awards Holiday Inn and Conference Centre Truro, NS November 6, 2016 Forty-eight Music Nova Scotia Awards were handed out [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Flotsam and Jetsam with Hatchet live at the Whisky a Go Go – November 5, 2016
Flotsam and Jetsam haven’t toured the United States in three years. Well, there is no better time then the present, [,,,]
Interviews
Sarah Smith Releases Powerful, Passionate, Deeply Personal New Album – 11
Already known for her deeply personal, impactfully passionate music, Sarah Smith has truly laid bare her heart and spirit with [,,,]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Flotsam and Jetsam’s Michael Gilbert and frontman Eric ˈAKˈ Knutson discuss their latest album and more
Being a photojournalist I’m exposed to artists I’m unfamiliar with. Flotsam and Jetsam classified in the Thrash Metal genre was [,,,]
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Light of Day Niagara celebrates 10 years – Steve Earle and the Dukes to headline benefit concert for Parkinson’s disease in Niagara Falls Nov. 18
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Steve Earle’s ground breaking debut album Guitar Town, Steve Earle & The Dukes will play [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Stryper with Loretta Jett live at the Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, Kentucky – November 6, 2016
Stryper with Loretta Jett Mercury Ballroom Louisville, Kentucky November 6, 2016 All photos by Tom Biggs at TRB Photography LLC [,,,]
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Stryper with Night Tracks, Forsaken Hero and Alan Robinson live The Forum – Hazard, Kentucky – November 5, 2016
Stryper with Night Tracks, Forsaken Hero and Alan Robinson The Forum Hazard, Kentucky November 5, 2016 Connect with Forsaken [,,,]