Joel Naphin, Author at Music Life Magazine

Foo Fighters The Van Tour – Live at FirstOntario Centre on May 20, 2020; Tickets On Sale This Friday

February 18, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Spectra, providers of Venue Management and for FirstOntario Centre in partnership with Live Nation Canada are excited to announce FOO FIGHTERS are joining us [,,,]

Richard Marx at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – February 15, 2020

February 17, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Lifehouse at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – February 13, 2020

February 14, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Stephen Stills & More Team Up for Light Up The Blues 6 May 30 at Greek Theatre; Tickets on Sale Feb. 12

February 11, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Stephen Stills, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Lucius, Fantastic Negrito, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, [,,,]

NEW MUSIC: Chin Injeti Celebrates Life and Musical Heroes With New Single “Serious”

February 11, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Chin Injeti has used the power of music in his own life as a way to cope with seemingly insurmountable [,,,]

NEW MUSIC: London’s Carly Thomas releases new single Front Row; Ontario show dates announced

February 11, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

With the release of her latest single, the upbeat and sweetly melodic Front Row, London, Ontario-based singer/songwriter Carly Thomas is [,,,]

NEW MUSIC: Luke McMaster releases tribute album to Motown great Smokey Robinson, Songs of Smokey

February 11, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Well-known as a purveyor of blue-eyed soul, Luke McMaster sets the bar ever higher with each project he takes on. [,,,]

FXRRVST release new single Bad Things, out today; EP “Dear Friend; (Side A)” out April 10

February 7, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

When Holly Forrest decided to travel half a world away to Canada to pursue a career in music, she never [,,,]

Miss Emily, Dawn Tyler Watson, Matt Andersen Pick Up Pairs of Maple Blues Awards at 23rd Annual Show

February 4, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Toronto, ON — A dedicated and excited crowd of blues music fans filled Koerner Hall in Toronto to celebrate the [,,,]

Epicenter Festival returns May 1-3; Metallica to play two nights, two unique sets; Disturbed, Godsmack, Alter Bridge, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deftones, David Lee Roth, Rancid, Anthrax, Cypress Hill among other acts set to play

February 3, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Epicenter Festival returns May 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2020 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina! [,,,]

Bif Naked Launches International Organic CBD Brand, MonaLisa Healing

January 25, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Gold and Platinum selling Canadian rock star — not to mention author, songwriter, manager, producer, and human and animal rights [,,,]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Ontario And Canadian Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Tara Shannon Present The “Big” Tour

January 23, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

This February and March Big Brothers Big Sisters and Canadian award-winning singer-songwriter Tara Shannon will present The “Big” Tour across Ontario. Tickets [,,,]

Harrow Fair Share Title Track From Sophomore Album “Sins We Made”; Sophomore Album Due April 17 On Roaring Girl Records

January 23, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Americana duo Harrow Fair (Miranda Mulholland and Andrew Penner) share the lead single and title track from their sophomore album, Sins [,,,]

Ronnie Montrose Remembered: A NAMM 2020 All-Star 5 Year Commemorative Anniversary Concert Announced

January 11, 2020 Joel Naphin 0

Anaheim, CA – Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose own [,,,]

Ottawa’s Paragon Cause releases anti-holiday song Let Me Be

December 6, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Let Me Be, the newest single from Ottawa’s Paragon Cause, sees the band mix their characteristic indie/electronic sound with a [,,,]

Grammy Award-winning guitarist/producer Paul Nelson releases new Christmas tune All I Got for Christmas Was the Blues and a Broken Heart

November 23, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

It’s that time of year again and Christmas is just around the corner! We’re very excited to get a new [,,,]

Spirit of the West Singer John Mann Passes Away At Age 57

November 21, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Spirit of the West singer John Mann passed away yesterday, Nov. 20. Our condolences to Spirit of the West and [,,,]

Interview with Canadian Indie-Folk Singer Dan Mangan

November 19, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Canadian indie-folk singer Dan Mangan has been afforded a great life and has traveled to many great places around the [,,,]

Triumph ‘Classics’ To Be Re-Released As A Double LP, Pressed On 180 Gram Silver Vinyl

November 14, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Originally released 30 years ago, Triumph‘s Classics celebrated the legendary Canadian power trio’s greatest hits. And now, on December [,,,]

Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival – Day 2 of 2 – Sept. 15, 2019; Bret Michaels, Gabby Barrett, The Wild Feathers, Mason Ramsey, LoCash, Dillon Carmichael, Brett Young

November 8, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Danny Wimmer Presents: Hometown Rising – Country Music & Bourbon Festival Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, Kentucky September 14 [,,,]

Jeff Martin with Sweet and the Big Bad – Scotiabank Convention Centre – Niagara Falls, Ontario – November 1, 2019

November 4, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Jeff Martin with Sweet and the Big Bad Scotiabank Convention Centre Niagara Falls, Ontario November 1, 2019 All photos by [,,,]

Empty Trail Set to Release Debut EP, “Lost,” October 18

October 15, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Having been groomed on the riffs of Metallica and Megadeth, and the dark emotions of Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, Empty Trail distil the [,,,]

Benefit show in support of ReThink Breast Cancer on Oct. 18 at Rec Room in Toronto featuring Hot Lips, Courage My Love, Featurette and Joan Smith

October 9, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

On October 18, Hot Lips will join Courage My Love, Featurette and Joan Smith for a show in support of [,,,]

Toronto’s Bon Villan releases new lyric video Wind Up; new shows announced

October 9, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Toronto’s Bon Villan just released a new lyric video for their latest single Wind Up on Sept. 8. The band [,,,]

Edmonton’s The Royal Foundry releases new video WAKEUP WAKEUP; new album out September 27

September 13, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Music Life Magazine is very excited to present this great new video from Edmonton’s The Royal Foundry called WAKEUP WAKEUP, [,,,]

Nile Rodgers and Chic at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – August 29, 2019

September 1, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

Louder Than Life Coming to Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo Center Sept. 27-29; lineup includes Guns N’ Roses, Staind, Slipknot, Disturbed, Godsmack, Rob Zombie and more!

August 25, 2019 Joel Naphin 0

The Louder Than Life Festival is fast approaching next month. It happens Sept. 27-29 at its new home at Highland [,,,]

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Articles by Joel Naphin

Foo Fighters The Van Tour – Live at FirstOntario Centre on May 20, 2020; Tickets On Sale This Friday

Richard Marx at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – February 15, 2020

Lifehouse at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – February 13, 2020

Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Stephen Stills & More Team Up for Light Up The Blues 6 May 30 at Greek Theatre; Tickets on Sale Feb. 12

NEW MUSIC: Chin Injeti Celebrates Life and Musical Heroes With New Single “Serious”

NEW MUSIC: London’s Carly Thomas releases new single Front Row; Ontario show dates announced

NEW MUSIC: Luke McMaster releases tribute album to Motown great Smokey Robinson, Songs of Smokey

FXRRVST release new single Bad Things, out today; EP “Dear Friend; (Side A)” out April 10

Miss Emily, Dawn Tyler Watson, Matt Andersen Pick Up Pairs of Maple Blues Awards at 23rd Annual Show

Epicenter Festival returns May 1-3; Metallica to play two nights, two unique sets; Disturbed, Godsmack, Alter Bridge, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deftones, David Lee Roth, Rancid, Anthrax, Cypress Hill among other acts set to play

Bif Naked Launches International Organic CBD Brand, MonaLisa Healing

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Ontario And Canadian Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Tara Shannon Present The “Big” Tour

Harrow Fair Share Title Track From Sophomore Album “Sins We Made”; Sophomore Album Due April 17 On Roaring Girl Records

Ronnie Montrose Remembered: A NAMM 2020 All-Star 5 Year Commemorative Anniversary Concert Announced

Ottawa’s Paragon Cause releases anti-holiday song Let Me Be

Grammy Award-winning guitarist/producer Paul Nelson releases new Christmas tune All I Got for Christmas Was the Blues and a Broken Heart

Spirit of the West Singer John Mann Passes Away At Age 57

Interview with Canadian Indie-Folk Singer Dan Mangan

Triumph ‘Classics’ To Be Re-Released As A Double LP, Pressed On 180 Gram Silver Vinyl

Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival – Day 2 of 2 – Sept. 15, 2019; Bret Michaels, Gabby Barrett, The Wild Feathers, Mason Ramsey, LoCash, Dillon Carmichael, Brett Young

Jeff Martin with Sweet and the Big Bad – Scotiabank Convention Centre – Niagara Falls, Ontario – November 1, 2019

Empty Trail Set to Release Debut EP, “Lost,” October 18

Benefit show in support of ReThink Breast Cancer on Oct. 18 at Rec Room in Toronto featuring Hot Lips, Courage My Love, Featurette and Joan Smith

Toronto’s Bon Villan releases new lyric video Wind Up; new shows announced

Edmonton’s The Royal Foundry releases new video WAKEUP WAKEUP; new album out September 27

Nile Rodgers and Chic at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – August 29, 2019

Louder Than Life Coming to Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo Center Sept. 27-29; lineup includes Guns N’ Roses, Staind, Slipknot, Disturbed, Godsmack, Rob Zombie and more!

Kiss at Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Ontario – August 17, 2019

Foreigner coming to Artpark August 27 for final show of summer season; tickets still available

Toronto’s Neon Bloom releases new single/video “Lighten Up”