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Stanfields Go Back to Rockin’ Basics on New Album – Limboland
The Stanfields are back! The raucous, hard-rockin’ Nova Scotia band released its fifth studio album, Limboland on March 23 to [,,,]
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Corabi ‘Stoked’ About new Dead Daisies Album – Burn It Down
It just seems like a few months ago that The Dead Daisies were wrapping up their latest headline-grabbing world tour. [,,,]
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Ross the Boss Unleashes Powerful New Album, Touring in Canada and U.S.A.
It’s a very rare musician who can be said to be the founder of two influential bands in two new [,,,]
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Innovative Theatrical Show Rocktopia Melds the Best Classic Rock with the Best Classical for A True Musical Treat
A popular theatrical show, which has delighted audiences in Europe and parts of North America, is making its Broadway debut [,,,]
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Glass Tiger Hits Re-imagined With a Little Help from Pal Johnny Reid
The new Glass Tiger album 31, is proof that something wonderful can come from something that was definitely not wonderful. [,,,]
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Ian Anderson Marks 50th Anniversary of Jethro Tull with Worldwide Tour Dates
Music Life Magazine spoke to Jethro Tull founder, frontman and primary songwriter Ian Anderson last summer and at that time, [,,,]
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Judas Priest Blast Back into the Metal Music Maelstrom with New Album ‘Firepower’
The mighty Priest is back. And dammit if they haven’t created one of the most incendiary, pulse pounding, riff roaring [,,,]
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Good Lovelies’ New Album ‘Shapeshifters’ A Delightful Example of Artists Unafraid of Evolving
One of Canada’s most beloved trios, the Good Lovelies have spent more than a decade traversing the highways and byways [,,,]
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Payne Moves Forward from Asia with Exciting New Dukes of the Orient Band
John Payne has returned, with a new album, new band and a refreshed, revitalized passion for his craft. The long-time [,,,]
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Our Lady Peace Release Second Part of Somethingness album, Get Set to Tour with Matthew Good
Our Lady Peace is back. Five years after their last studio album, Curve, the veteran Canadian alt-rockers have returned with [,,,]
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King’s X Guitarist Ty Tabor Proud of New Solo Release, Alien Beans
Showing a remarkably versatile range as a composer and lyricist, Ty Tabor may be one of the most uniquely prolific [,,,]
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Last Chance to Hear Accept Classics Performed by Legendary Metal Master Udo Dirkschneider in North America
It’s the closing of a remarkable chapter for metal music fans. As Udo Dirkschneider and his band wind their way [,,,]
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Still Flush with Success From 40th Anniversary Tour, Foreigner Tour Comes to Ontario
Ontario will get a little extra dose of Foreigner over the next few weeks when the legendary classic rock band [,,,]
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Guitar Whiz Ethan Brosh Releases New Album ‘Conspiracy’ – Books Canadian Shows This Spring
U.S. born, Israeli-raised guitarist/songwriter Ethan Brosh is excited to be hitting the road later this spring to tour in [,,,]
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Sheepdogs Return with New Album ‘Changing Colours.’ In Midst of Cross-Canada Tour
Not willing to rest on their creative and commercial laurels, Canadian roots rock band The Sheepdogs continues to expand [,,,]
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Prog-Rock Legend Neal Morse Reveals Introspective Side on new Life & Times Album
Known throughout the music industry as one of the most talented and prolific progressive-rock songwriters and artists, Neal Morse has [,,,]
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U.K. Rock Legends Uriah Heep Touring Canada and U.S., Set to Release New Album Later in the Year
British rock band Uriah Heep is not resting on the laurels of an extensive and varied career that has seen [,,,]
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Alan Doyle Talks About New Book and New Album, Touring Canada Feb. and March
He may be too humble to admit it, but Alan Doyle is becoming quite the Renaissance man. Already known and [,,,]
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Ian Thornley Talks Covering Rush Classic, Anniversaries and The Future of Albums
A few weeks before Christmas, fans of the legendary Canadian rock band Rush received a very special gift. Well, to [,,,]
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Calgary’s Sykamore Releases Self + Medicine EP
Calgary-based country singer/songwriter Sykamore is one of those artists who after a single conversation and one listen to their artistic [,,,]
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U.S Singer/Songwriter Kate Grom Reaches for the Creative Stars
Kate Grom is proof positive that it is still possible for talent, hard work, dedication, a touch of fearlessness and [,,,]
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Challenges Can’t Deter Tom Keifer from his Rock and Roll Course
Even through the drama of frustrating legal shenanigans, as well as a bout of ill health, former Cinderella frontman Tom [,,,]
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Ambre McLean’s ‘My Heart’ A Soul-Stirring Musical Exploration of the Nature of Love
Ambre McLean has been captivating audiences with her evocative, hauntingly lyrical and deeply melodic original songs for more than a [,,,]
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Flypaper Orchestra Project Brings Together Cross-Genre Luminaries for Ambitious Musical Adventure
Ken Eisner is proof positive that having a bold dream, passion, musical acumen, substantial personal and professional credibility and a [,,,]
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Tate Unleashes Final Album in Operation: Mindcrime Trilogy, Unsure of Next Career Move
More than just a labour of love, the recently-completed musical trilogy concocted by progressive metal icon Geoff Tate is [,,,]
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WildeStarr’s New Album, Beyond the Rain, Infused with Emotion
Partners in life, as well as in music, Dave Starr and London Wilde are the literal heart and soul of [,,,]
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Kenny G Wraps Up Canadian Tour This Week, Talks Longevity, ‘Haters’ and New Music
The music industry can be a fickle friend or foe. To make a living as a musician, let alone become [,,,]
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Love of Touring, Writing and Recording Continues Unabated for Hackett
An incredibly prolific musician and composer, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett continues to write record and perform imaginative, evocative and [,,,]
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Snakes & Ladders Sees Swiss Rockers Shakra At Their Musical Best
A little less than two years after releasing their most commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, High Noon, Swiss hard [,,,]
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Lawrence Gowan Talks Styx, Solo Success, Sucherman and the Future
It must be said that Lawrence Gowan has one of the most admirable and enviable careers in Canadian rock music. [,,,]