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Lifehouse at Avalon Ballroom – Niagara Falls, Ontario – January 5, 2018

January 10, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Lifehouse at Avalon Ballroom – Niagara Falls, Ontario – January 5, 2018
Lifehouse Avalon Ballroom Niagara Falls, Ontario January 5, 2018 2018 got off to a great start with a performance from [,,,]
Music News

KiLLeR DWaRfS sign to EMP LABEL GROUP; long awaited live album, “Live, No Guff” out April 13, 2018; plus re-issues and new material!

January 5, 2018 Joel Naphin Comments Off on KiLLeR DWaRfS sign to EMP LABEL GROUP; long awaited live album, “Live, No Guff” out April 13, 2018; plus re-issues and new material!
Canadian Metal favorites KiLLeR DWaRfS have signed to EMP LABEL GROUP, who are set to release the band’s long awaited [,,,]
Music News

STYX Already Racking Up Shows For 2018

December 5, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on STYX Already Racking Up Shows For 2018
Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers STYX–Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) [,,,]
Interviews

Sons of Apollo Announces First String Of U.S. Shows As Part Of Worldwide Tour In Support Of #1 ‘Psychotic Symphony’ Album

November 30, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Sons of Apollo Announces First String Of U.S. Shows As Part Of Worldwide Tour In Support Of #1 ‘Psychotic Symphony’ Album
Sons of Apollo, former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan [,,,]
Music News

Eleanor McCain and Matt Dusk Celebrate MusiCounts Band Aid Program In Scarborough

November 28, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Eleanor McCain and Matt Dusk Celebrate MusiCounts Band Aid Program In Scarborough
Three-time ECMA nominee Eleanor McCain and JUNO Award nominee Matt Dusk joined MusiCounts, for a special holiday celebration at St. Aidan Catholic School in Scarborough earlier this week. [,,,]
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One Bad Son with Crown Lands live at the Warehouse – St. Catharines, Ontario – November 17, 2017

November 24, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on One Bad Son with Crown Lands live at the Warehouse – St. Catharines, Ontario – November 17, 2017
One Bad Son with Crown Lands Warehouse St. Catharines, Ontario November 17, 2017 Presented by 97.7 HTZ-FM and IndoorShoes Music [,,,]
Music News

ole label group Celebrates Canadian Musical Icon Stompin’ Tom Connors’ Induction Into Canada’s Walk Of Fame

November 16, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on ole label group Celebrates Canadian Musical Icon Stompin’ Tom Connors’ Induction Into Canada’s Walk Of Fame
On November 15, one of Canada’s most prolific and iconic artists, Stompin’ Tom Connors, was inducted into Canada’s Walk of [,,,]
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Alexisonfire Rescheduled Limited Engagement Announcement; Limited Tickets Available Friday, November 17 At 11:00am EST

November 16, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Alexisonfire Rescheduled Limited Engagement Announcement; Limited Tickets Available Friday, November 17 At 11:00am EST
Iconic Canadian rock band ALEXISONFIRE perform a limited engagement of performances this December at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall including a [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos

Gordon Lightfoot live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – November 8, 2017

November 13, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Gordon Lightfoot live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – November 8, 2017
Gordon Lightfoot FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, Ontario November 8, 2017 All photos by Joel Naphin ©2017. Please DO [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos

Brighton Rock live at Seneca Queen Theatre – Niagara Falls, Ontario – November 4, 2017

November 12, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Brighton Rock live at Seneca Queen Theatre – Niagara Falls, Ontario – November 4, 2017
Brighton Rock Seneca Queen Theatre Niagara Falls, Ontario November 4, 2017   Video Interview with Gerald McGhee All photos by [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos

Roger Daltrey live at the Avalon Ballroom, Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – November 6, 2017

November 7, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Roger Daltrey live at the Avalon Ballroom, Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – November 6, 2017
Roger Daltrey A Quick Run (While Pete’s Away) Tour Avalon Ballroom Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, Ontario November 6, 2017 Night [,,,]
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Lee Aaron live at Seneca Queen Theatre – Niagara Falls, Ontario – October 28, 2017

November 6, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Lee Aaron live at Seneca Queen Theatre – Niagara Falls, Ontario – October 28, 2017
Lee Aaron Seneca Queen Theatre Niagara Falls, Ontario October 28, 2017 All photos by Joel Naphin ©2017. Please DO NOT [,,,]
Music News

The Manvils’ Mikey Manville releases new single, Bloodthirsty, today – Oct. 31; vinyl release show at Cadillac Lounge in Toronto tonight

October 31, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on The Manvils’ Mikey Manville releases new single, Bloodthirsty, today – Oct. 31; vinyl release show at Cadillac Lounge in Toronto tonight
Mikey Manville is the frontman for rock power trio The Manvils. As the lead vocalist, guitarist, and composer he established [,,,]
Music News

Judas Priest Set To Launch ‘Firepower 2018’ North American Tour

October 23, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Judas Priest Set To Launch ‘Firepower 2018’ North American Tour
One of heavy metal’s most legendary acts will be hitting the road in 2018 in support of their new studio [,,,]
Music News

Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie passes away after battle with terminal brain cancer

October 18, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie passes away after battle with terminal brain cancer
Gordon Edgar Downie February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017 The family of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie announced this [,,,]
Interviews

Q&A with Band of Rascals’ drummer Marcus Manhas

October 17, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Q&A with Band of Rascals’ drummer Marcus Manhas
Band of Rascals is a four-piece rock group based out of Victoria, BC. They formed in 2013 and last week [,,,]
Music News

VIDEO RELEASE: Small Town Titans release “Me, Myself and Monster”

October 17, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on VIDEO RELEASE: Small Town Titans release “Me, Myself and Monster”
York, PA heavy rock band Small Town Titans has released the official music video for their new single, Me, Myself, [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos

Suzi Kory live at Warehouse – St. Catharines, Ontario – October 12, 2017

October 16, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Suzi Kory live at Warehouse – St. Catharines, Ontario – October 12, 2017
Suzi Kory Warehouse St. Catharines, Ontario October 12, 2017 Presented by IndooorShoes Music All photos by Joel Naphin ©2017. Please [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – October 12, 2017

October 16, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – October 12, 2017
Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, Ontario October 12, 2017 All photos by Joel Naphin ©2017. [,,,]
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Matt Mays live at the Warehouse – St. Catharines, Ontario – September 7, 2017

October 10, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Matt Mays live at the Warehouse – St. Catharines, Ontario – September 7, 2017
Matt Mays Warehouse St. Catharines, Ontario September 7, 2017 All photos by Joel Naphin ©2017. Please DO NOT copy or [,,,]
Music News

Detroit female fronted Punk band Small Stresses coming to Canada

October 7, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Detroit female fronted Punk band Small Stresses coming to Canada
Next week, be sure to catch Detroit Punk band Small Stresses when they make their way over the border to [,,,]
Interviews

VIDEO INTERVIEW: BS Live Rocks Talks with Gerald McGhee of Brighton Rock, Precision Record Pressing and Isotope Music; Hometown show Nov. 4 at Seneca Queen Theatre

October 7, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on VIDEO INTERVIEW: BS Live Rocks Talks with Gerald McGhee of Brighton Rock, Precision Record Pressing and Isotope Music; Hometown show Nov. 4 at Seneca Queen Theatre
BS Live Rocks on YourTV Niagara airs every WEDNESDAY at 8pm and SATURDAY at 11pm. Here is the full interview [,,,]
Music News

Monster Truck Release Bay City Rollers’ Cover Of ‘Saturday Night’; Hear The Track Throughout 2017-2018 Hockey Night In Canada Season

September 29, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Monster Truck Release Bay City Rollers’ Cover Of ‘Saturday Night’; Hear The Track Throughout 2017-2018 Hockey Night In Canada Season
Monster Truck has just released their popular cover of the Bay City Rollers’ Saturday Night. The track, which first aired [,,,]
Interviews

Eh440 among performers to honor Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn and more at Massey Hall, Sept. 23 for 2017 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

September 21, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Eh440 among performers to honor Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn and more at Massey Hall, Sept. 23 for 2017 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2017 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction ceremony takes place Sept. 23 at Massey Hall in Toronto. The CSHF [,,,]
Music News

Monowhales Release New Single/Video “Take It Back”; Fall Tour Dates Announced

September 19, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Monowhales Release New Single/Video “Take It Back”; Fall Tour Dates Announced
With a boundless, frenetic energy, Toronto’s Monowhales have built a reputation as one of the most memorable up-and-coming live acts [,,,]
Music News

In My Coma Releases Video For “Beautiful Mind” With Special Appearance by John Oliver’s Dancing Zebra

September 15, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on In My Coma Releases Video For “Beautiful Mind” With Special Appearance by John Oliver’s Dancing Zebra
For Toronto-based alternative rock band In My Coma, their new album Next Life is a landmark musical statement enveloped by [,,,]
Music News

Barenaked Ladies Announce New Studio Album Available Worldwide November 17, 2017; Pre-Order September 8, 2017

September 5, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Barenaked Ladies Announce New Studio Album Available Worldwide November 17, 2017; Pre-Order September 8, 2017
With over 14 million albums sold, multiple JUNO Awards and Grammy nominations, world renowned rockers, Barenaked Ladies  are excited to [,,,]
Music News

Bleachers with July Talk coming to Artpark – September 8, 2017; tickets still available

September 1, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Bleachers with July Talk coming to Artpark – September 8, 2017; tickets still available
On Friday Sept. 8 Artpark in Lewiston, NY is pleased to host Coors Light Concerts at Artpark presented by Funtime [,,,]
Music News

Multi-Platinum Country Star Tim Hicks Releases New Single “Forever Rebels” today

August 30, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Multi-Platinum Country Star Tim Hicks Releases New Single “Forever Rebels” today
Not only did multi-platinum award winning country star Tim Hicks ‘bring down the house’ with Dean Brody at Budweiser Stage [,,,]
Interviews

Cardinal Street releases debut album, Ride On

August 27, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off on Cardinal Street releases debut album, Ride On
While Canada was celebrating its 150th Anniversary on Canada Day last month, Toronto band Cardinal Street was celebrating the release [,,,]

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