2018 - Music Life Magazine

Craig Cardiff with Chandler Berardi, Jordan Percival and Steven Branchaud at The Rope Factory – Brantford, Ontario – December 16, 2018

December 24, 2018 Paul Barrie Comments Off

Craig Cardiff with Chandler Berardi, Jordan Percival and Steven Branchaud The Rope Factory Brantford, Ontario December 16, 2018 All photos [,,,]

Rockin’ To Aid Military Veterans is the Mission for Held Hostage

December 22, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

While most rock musicians got into their chosen field for a host of reasons – many having to do with [,,,]

Good Lovelies Pleased to Participate in New Collection of Stompin’ Tom Unreleased Material

December 20, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

One of Canada’s most beloved, respected and lauded trios, The Good Lovelies have been charming, entertaining and moving audiences to [,,,]

Jimmy Waldo Talks Alcatrazz Reunion CD/DVD, Graham Bonnet and Band’s Enduring Popularity

December 20, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

From left, three original members of Alcatrazz, Graham Bonnet, Gary Shea and Jimmy Waldo, shown here at one of their [,,,]

Tim Hicks with Madeline Merlo and Tebey at Centre in the Square – Kitchener, Ontario – December 10, 2018

December 19, 2018 Scott Barrie Comments Off

Tim Hicks with Madeline Merlo and Tebey Centre In the Square Kitchener, Ontario December 10, 2018 All photos by Scott [,,,]

The O’Pears New Album Stay Warm is An Honest but Delightful Homage to the Coldest Season

December 13, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

When the three singing voices and the three songwriting voices of the talented trio that comprises the Canadian contemporary folk [,,,]

Schenkman Channels the Best of the Blues on Dynamic New Album

December 13, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

Eric Schenkman loves the blues and loves to perform live. So, it comes as little surprise to learn that the [,,,]

The Ennis Sisters at Seneca Queen Theatre – Niagara Falls, Ontario – December 12, 2018

December 13, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

The Ennis SistersSeneca Queen TheatreNiagara Falls, OntarioDecember 12, 2018

INTERVIEW: One On One With Steven Wilson

December 10, 2018 Kevin Barrie Comments Off

Sunday, November 25th, 3:30pm @ London Music Hall (backstage) – London, Ontario KB: One of the things that struck me [,,,]

Metric + July Talk – “Art Of Doubt” Tour Across Canada + The U.S. In 2019. Ticket Pre-Sale Starts Tomorrow, Dec. 11; General Tickets On Sale Dec. 14

December 10, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Metric will tour Canada in 2019 with July Talk. The 12-date arena tour will span most of Canada and run [,,,]

Multi-Platinum Artist City and Colour Joins MusiCounts to Surprise Toronto School

December 10, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Today, multi-platinum selling City and Colour, acclaimed singer, songwriter, and performer Dallas Green, joined MusiCounts to surprise the students of Church Street Jr. Public School in Toronto. Green performed [,,,]

Thai Alt-Metal band DEFYING DECAY Release Music Video for ‘Ghost’; Album Due Spring 2019

December 10, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

DEFYING DECAY are a band of musical misfits, an eclectic mix of cultures and classical training, a hybrid born of [,,,]

Melodic Rock Artist Duane Morano Joined By Members of Extreme, Firehouse, Tyketto, Xyz, and More, Unveils Guest-Heavy Debut Release, ‘Incognito’

December 10, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

“Feel good rock n’ roll – the music tells stories we can all relate to, but in a fun way” [,,,]

Three Days Grace with Bad Wolves and Nothing More at FirstOntario Concert Hall – Hamilton, Ontario – November 28, 2018

December 10, 2018 Mark Skinner Comments Off

Three Days Grace with Bad Wolves and Nothing MoreFirstOntario Concert HallHamilton, OntarioNovember 28, 2018 Thanks to Paul Barrie and Mark [,,,]

Paul Nelson, Johnny Winter’s band-mate, bandleader, producer, and closest friend, releases new album plus Christmas songs; First annual “Winterfest” in Jamaica announced

December 10, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Grammy Award-winning guitarist/producer Paul Nelson, who was Johnny Winter’s band-mate, bandleader, producer, and closest friend, has recorded and released two [,,,]

Generation Axe at Centre in the Square – Kitchener, Ontario – November 25, 2018

December 9, 2018 Paul Barrie Comments Off

Generation AxeCentre in the SquareKitchener, OntarioNovember 25, 2018 Generation Axe are: Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi. All photos by Paul Barrie©2018. [,,,]

PHOTO GALLERY: Steven Wilson at The Studio – Hamilton, Ontario – November 24, 2018; SHOW REVIEW: London Music Hall – London, Ontario – November 25, 2018

December 7, 2018 Paul and Kevin Barrie Comments Off

** NOTE ** Paul Barrie photographed Steve Wilson in Hamilton, Ontario on November 24 while Kevin Barrie reviewed the show [,,,]

Blue Rodeo with Melissa Payne at Sanderson Centre For the Performing Arts – Brantford, Ontario – November 23, 2018

December 7, 2018 Paul Barrie Comments Off

Jeff Martin Touring Quebec, Talks New Tea Party Music and ‘Stars in the Sand’

December 7, 2018 Jim Barber 1

Even over the telephone, there is an enigmatic yet unmistakable presence about Jeff Martin. One of the founding members, lead [,,,]

Barenaked Ladies Announce 2019 Tour With Hootie & The Blowfish; 44-City “Group Therapy” Road Show Kicks Off May 30 In Virginia Beach

December 3, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Multi-platinum rock band Barenaked Ladies will be touring with Hootie & The Blowfish for a 44-city road show—dubbed the “Group [,,,]

Multi-Platinum Rock Band The Tea Party Announce The Black River Tour; Tickets On Sale Dec. 6

December 3, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Today, multi-platinum Canadian rock band, The Tea Party announce The Black River Tour, making 35 stops across Canada and The United States, starting in [,,,]

Sarah MacDougall Talks About The Trials and Travails That Inspired Her Powerful New Album

December 3, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

For her fourth album, All The Hours I Have Left To Tell You Anything, Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah MacDougall gathered the [,,,]

MacMaster Talks Children, The Holidays and A Celtic Family Christmas

December 3, 2018 Jim Barber Comments Off

The hustle and bustle of life with seven young children is evident in just one short conversation with Natalie MacMaster. [,,,]

Foghat Spin-off Earl & The Agitators Return with Rockin’ New Album: Shaken & Stirred

December 3, 2018 Jim Barber 1

It’s interesting what can happen when a group of creative folks sit around a table together, swapping stories, throwing out [,,,]

A Perfect Circle with Tricky and Night Club at Rupp Arena – Lexington, Kentucky – November 3, 2018

December 2, 2018 Tom Biggs Comments Off

A Perfect Circle, Tricky and Night Club Rupp Arena Lexington, Kentucky November 3, 2018 Night Club was first on the Rupp [,,,]

Generation Axe at The Rapids Theatre – Niagara Falls, NY – November 24, 2018

December 1, 2018 Mark Skinner Comments Off

Generation Axe The Rapids Theatre Niagara Falls, NY November 24, 2018 Generation Axe are: Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno [,,,]

NEW MUSIC: The Smile Case releases “Kim Mitchell’s Patio Lanterns” featuring Killjoys’ Mike Trebilcock; new album out Feb. 22, 2019

December 1, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off

We’re very excited to present to you Kim Mitchell’s Patio Lanterns by The Smile Case – the first single off [,,,]

Music Life Magazine

Year: 2018

Craig Cardiff with Chandler Berardi, Jordan Percival and Steven Branchaud at The Rope Factory – Brantford, Ontario – December 16, 2018

Rockin’ To Aid Military Veterans is the Mission for Held Hostage

Good Lovelies Pleased to Participate in New Collection of Stompin’ Tom Unreleased Material

Jimmy Waldo Talks Alcatrazz Reunion CD/DVD, Graham Bonnet and Band’s Enduring Popularity

Tim Hicks with Madeline Merlo and Tebey at Centre in the Square – Kitchener, Ontario – December 10, 2018

The O’Pears New Album Stay Warm is An Honest but Delightful Homage to the Coldest Season

Schenkman Channels the Best of the Blues on Dynamic New Album

The Ennis Sisters at Seneca Queen Theatre – Niagara Falls, Ontario – December 12, 2018

INTERVIEW: One On One With Steven Wilson

Metric + July Talk – “Art Of Doubt” Tour Across Canada + The U.S. In 2019. Ticket Pre-Sale Starts Tomorrow, Dec. 11; General Tickets On Sale Dec. 14

Multi-Platinum Artist City and Colour Joins MusiCounts to Surprise Toronto School

Thai Alt-Metal band DEFYING DECAY Release Music Video for ‘Ghost’; Album Due Spring 2019

Melodic Rock Artist Duane Morano Joined By Members of Extreme, Firehouse, Tyketto, Xyz, and More, Unveils Guest-Heavy Debut Release, ‘Incognito’

Three Days Grace with Bad Wolves and Nothing More at FirstOntario Concert Hall – Hamilton, Ontario – November 28, 2018

Paul Nelson, Johnny Winter’s band-mate, bandleader, producer, and closest friend, releases new album plus Christmas songs; First annual “Winterfest” in Jamaica announced

Generation Axe at Centre in the Square – Kitchener, Ontario – November 25, 2018

PHOTO GALLERY: Steven Wilson at The Studio – Hamilton, Ontario – November 24, 2018; SHOW REVIEW: London Music Hall – London, Ontario – November 25, 2018

Blue Rodeo with Melissa Payne at Sanderson Centre For the Performing Arts – Brantford, Ontario – November 23, 2018

Jeff Martin Touring Quebec, Talks New Tea Party Music and ‘Stars in the Sand’

Multi-Platinum Rock Band The Tea Party Announce The Black River Tour; Tickets On Sale Dec. 6

Sarah MacDougall Talks About The Trials and Travails That Inspired Her Powerful New Album

MacMaster Talks Children, The Holidays and A Celtic Family Christmas

Foghat Spin-off Earl & The Agitators Return with Rockin’ New Album: Shaken & Stirred

A Perfect Circle with Tricky and Night Club at Rupp Arena – Lexington, Kentucky – November 3, 2018

Generation Axe at The Rapids Theatre – Niagara Falls, NY – November 24, 2018

NEW MUSIC: The Smile Case releases “Kim Mitchell’s Patio Lanterns” featuring Killjoys’ Mike Trebilcock; new album out Feb. 22, 2019

“To Whom It May” Supports Full-Length Debut, ‘The Great Filter,’ With Tour Dates With Drowning Pool and 10 Years

Gordon Lightfoot at Centre In the Square – Kitchener, Ontario – November 22, 2018

A Tribe Called Red with Mah Moud at Centre In the Square – Kitchener, Ontario – November 19, 2018