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Niagara musician Rita Carrey organizes “Fair Pay and We Play” rally at Niagara Falls City Hall April 12
(Niagara Falls, ON) – The City of Niagara Falls recently advertised looking for musicians to perform for one hour at [,,,]
Year: 2016
Interviews
Gowan Embarks on Short Solo Jaunt in Ontario, Working on New Styx and Solo Albums
If it were physically and logistically possible, Lawrence Gowan would love to play music every night of the year, and [,,,]
Interviews
The Lovelocks Storm Up Country Charts with New Album – Perform in Tamworth Saturday
There is a lovely little tradition in a number of cities around the world whereby couples symbolically pledge their undying, [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Chris Duarte with Spencer MacKenzie live at Donnelly’s Pub – April 4, 2016
Chris Duarte with Spencer MacKenzie Donnelly’s Pub Thorold, Ontario April 4, 2016 Connect with Spencer MacKenzie online: (Website) (Facebook) (Twitter) [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Steven Tyler live at Fallsview Casino – March 31, 2016
Steven Tyler Avalon Ballroom Niagara Fallsview Casino and Resort Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada March 31, 2016 (Second of two [,,,]
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Downchild with David Gogo live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – March 31, 2016
Downchild with David Gogo FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, Ontario March 31, 2016 Connect with David Gogo online: (Website) [,,,]
Interviews
Toronto Metal band CAYM in studio recording their 5th album – An interview with Jay ‘Beard’ Sarrazin
Caym is an aggressive, loud, kick ass, in your face Metal band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada and have just started [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
The Record Company Venue live at the Appalshop Theatre – March 26, 2016
The Record Company Appalshop Theatre Whitesburg, Kentucky March 26, 2016 All photos by Tom Biggs at TRB Photography LLC ©2016. Please [,,,]
Interviews
Extreme’s Bettencourt Joins Vai, Malmsteen, Vai and Abasi on Generation Axe Tour
Nuno Bettencourt is not one to shy away from the opportunity to match his exemplary musical skills with equally talented [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Duran Duran live at Fallsview Casino – March 25, 2016
Duran Duran Avalon Ballroom Niagara Fallsview Casino and Resort Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada March 25, 2016 (First of two [,,,]
Interviews
The Darkness Sets Sights on Conquering North America
In many ways, The Darkness represents a bygone era in rock and roll, when bombast, excess, brashness and unmitigated energy [,,,]
Interviews
Colin James Plays Pair of Big Ontario Dates, Has New Blues Album in the Works
It may come as a great surprise to the legion of fans who appreciate and admire the blues-infused musical stylings [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
ZZ Top live at Centre In the Square – March 23, 2016
ZZ Top Centre In the Square Kitchener, Ontario March 23, 2016 Connect with ZZ Top online: (Website) All photos by [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Tim Montana and the Shrednecks live at Centre In the Square – March 23, 2016
Tim Montana and the Shrednecks (opening for ZZ Top) Centre In the Square Kitchener, Ontario March 23, 2016 Connect with [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Metric and Death Cab for Cutie live at the Meridian Centre – March 22, 2016
(St. Catharines, ON) – Pagans in Vegas is the latest album released from the Toronto based band Metric. This alternative [,,,]
Interviews
Loving Mary “very excited” about new album and playing Niagara Falls with Steven Tyler
Canadian singer Suzie McNeil is looking forward to playing two sold out shows in Niagara Falls next week with her [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
JJ Shiplett live at Budweiser Gardens – March 20, 2016
JJ Shiplett (opening for Johnny Reid) Budweiser Gardens London, Ontario March 20,2016 All photos by Paul Barrie © 2016. Please [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Matt Landry live at the Fox n Hound Neighbourhood Pub – March 19, 2016
Matt Landry The Fox n Hound Neighbourhood Pub Riverview, New Brunswick March 19, 2016 The Matt Landry Band’s debut album, Are [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Boyz II Men live at the Centre In the Square – March 19, 2016
Boyz II Men Centre In The Square Kitchener, Ontario March 19, 2016 All photos by Paul Barrie © 2016. Please [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Crystal Shawanda live at Club NV – March 18, 2016
Crystal Shawanda Winter Blues Bash Club NV Brantford, Ontario Friday March 18, 2016 Crystal Shawanda is a Juno Award winner [,,,]
Interviews
Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra Frontman Debuts Rockin’ New Band – Inglorious
A talented and charismatic vocalist, Nathan James captivated television audiences across the United Kingdom with his appearances on the Superstar [,,,]
Interviews
Iconoclast Making Noise on the Ottawa Music Scene, Look Forward to Bigger and Better Horizons
One of the more difficult dilemmas facing an independent band releasing a new album is deciding “what is the single?” [,,,]
Interviews
Lori Nuic Captivates With Her Tales of Love on Art of Love Album
Within three just three songs on her latest release, the six-song EP Art of Love, Toronto-based soul-pop sensation Lori Nuic [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Queens of Sheba : Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with The Mandevilles perform at Toronto’s Sony Centre – 03/20/16
(Toronto, ON) – The Queens of Sheba tour made a pit stop at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. [,,,]
Interviews
The Balconies Set to Return With New Music, New Vigour, New Focus
To paraphrase the great American songstress Sheryl Crow, sometimes a change will truly do you good. For stellar Canadian alt-rock [,,,]
Interviews
Ambre McLean Reaching for Broader Creative Horizons
Ambre McLean has always been serious about her craft as a musician and songwriter. Now based out of Kitchener, Ontario, [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Nick Carter with Riley Biederer live at the Phoenix Concert Theatre – March 17, 2016
Nick Carter with Riley Biederer Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario March 17, 2016 All photos by Dawn Hamilton © 2016. [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
The Trews live at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – March 10, 2016
The Trews FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, ON March 10, 2016 Connect with The Trews online: (Website) (Facebook) (Twitter) To find [,,,]
Interviews
Gimbel and Foreigner Pals Love Returning to Their Canadian Home Away From Home
It seems audiences at Casino Rama can’t get enough of the legendary rock band Foreigner – and the feeling is [,,,]
Interviews
Band Keeping Spirit of Johnny Winter’s Music Alive and Well
There were a number of years where Johnny Winter was a forlorn and forgotten man within the music industry. Ill-health [,,,]