Joel Naphin, Author at Music Life Magazine

Don Henley with JD and The Straight Shot live at Budweiser Stage – Toronto, Ontario – June 13, 2017

June 16, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Don Henley with JD & The Straight Shot Budweiser Stage Toronto, Ontario June 13, 2017 Former Eagles drummer/vocalist Don Henley [,,,]

Styx Release First Studio Album In 14 Years, “The Mission” Out Today On Alpha Dog 2T/UMe

June 16, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Ladies and gentlemen, we have liftoff. STYX’s highly anticipated and critically acclaimed 16th studio album, THE MISSION, has officially launched [,,,]

Metric’s Emily Haines announces new solo album “Choir of the Mind” for release September 15; new single and video “Fatal Gift” out today!

June 9, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Although we live life in a linear way, Emily Haines is a woman who sees the importance of the cyclical [,,,]

Toronto’s Ginger Ale & The Monowhales set to Live Stream Concert from Facebook Canada on June 8th

June 6, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Toronto breakout band Ginger Ale & The Monowhales and local innovative media company Press It are partnering with Facebook Inc. [,,,]

Chicago Open Air set for July 14-16 at Toyota Park – Bridgeview, Illinois – performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Rob Zombie, Korn, Slayer, Megadeth and more!

June 5, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Chicago Open Air is set for July 14-16 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. The Chicago Open Air music lineup leads [,,,]

Toronto’s The Pick Brothers Band release new video, “Blue”; band set to go on tour this month in Ontario and Quebec

June 4, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Toronto’s The Pick Brothers Band have just released their new video for the song Blue off their six-song EP Blue [,,,]

ZZ Top kicks off Artpark’s 2017 Tuesday Night Summer Concert Series June 6 in Lewiston, NY

May 30, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Texas trio ZZ Top returns to Artpark in beautiful Lewiston, NY as they kick off the 2017 Tuesday Night Summer Concert [,,,]

Coleman Hell at Springlicious – Niagara Falls, Ontario – May 27, 2017

May 28, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

CMAOntario coming to London, Ontario – June 8-11, 2017

May 19, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is excited to announce details of the CMAOntario RoundUp taking place throughout London, [,,,]

Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees

May 16, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

On Saturday, September 23, 2017, after a five year hiatus, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) Induction ceremony returns [,,,]

Mr. Big ‘Defying Gravity’ With New Album Set For Release July 7; U.S. Tour Starts May 31

May 9, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

The call went out. Time for a new Mr. Big album. They convened in a Los Angeles studio and in [,,,]

Eagles of Death Metal live at Rebel – Toronto, Ontario – May 3, 2017

May 8, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Eagles of Death Metal (opening for Mastadon) Rebel Toronto, Ontario May 3, 2017 *Please Note: I was there as a guest [,,,]

A Night of Symphonic Rock featuring Lou Gramm, Mickey Thomas, Terri Nunn and Robin McAuley live at Seneca Niagara Casino – Niagara Falls, NY – April 28, 2017

May 5, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

A Night of Symphonic Rock Featuring Lou Gramm, Mickey Thomas, Terri Nunn and Robin McAuley Seneca Events Center, Seneca Niagara [,,,]

Sabaton with Leaves’ Eyes and Battle Beast live at The Opera House – Toronto, Ontario – April 27, 2017

May 2, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Sabaton with Leaves’ Eyes and Battle Beast The Opera House Toronto, Ontario April 27, 2017 Leaves’ Eyes’ Setlist: Halvdan [,,,]

TransCanada Highwaymen live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – April 19, 2017

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TransCanada Highwaymen FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, Ontario April 19, 2017 Last Wednesday TransCanada Highwaymen began their Ontario tour [,,,]

The Country Music Association Of Ontario Announces The 2017 CMAOntario Award Nominees

April 15, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is pleased to announce the nominees for the fifth annual CMAOntario Awards. Presented [,,,]

The Age of Electric live at L3 Nightclub – St. Catharines, Ontario – April 10, 2017

April 11, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

The Age of Electric L3 Nightclub St. Catharines, Ontario April 10, 2017 Where did 20 years go? That was about the [,,,]

Harper and Midwest Kind live at Seneca Queen Theatre – April 8, 2017

April 9, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Harper and Midwest Kind Seneca Queen Theatre Niagara Falls, Ontario April 8, 2017 Connect with Harper and Midwest Kind online: Website [,,,]

Honey Beard release debut full-length album ‘Dreamless Sleep’; Electronic duo to perform at Canadian Music Week

April 4, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Toronto-based electronic duo Honey Beard recently released their debut full-length CD March 17th entitled Dreamless Sleep along with a video for [,,,]

Terri Clark with Jessica Mitchell live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – March 23, 2017

March 25, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Terri Clark with Jessica Mitchell FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, Ontario March 23, 2017 All photos by Joel Naphin [,,,]

Hanson Announce 25th Anniversary World Tour Middle Of Everywhere

March 13, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

In celebration of the band’s 25th Anniversary, multi-Grammy nominated pop-rock trio HANSON officially announced their extensive Middle of Everywhere 25th Anniversary World [,,,]

Nickelback Are Officially Diamond For All the Right Reasons; Ninth Studio Album “Feed The Machine” Set For June 9th Release

March 13, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Announced today, award winning, global chart-topping rock band, Nickelback, have joined the exclusive DIAMOND-certified club. The news comes as [,,,]

Hamilton’s Nolan Hubbard releases video for “Today”, off forthcoming album Luminosity, out April 28

March 13, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

Nolan Hubbard’s debut album Luminosity is set for release on April 28. The video for the single Today was released [,,,]

Tool with Special Guests at FirstOntario Centre – Hamilton, Ontario – May 31, 2017 – Tickets On Sale Friday March 17

March 13, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

(Hamilton, ON) – Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, providers of Venues Management for FirstOntario Centre are pleased to announce Tool, presented [,,,]

Kaleidoscope Horse, Hot Garbage and Luna Li live at the ROM – Toronto, Ontario – March 3, 2017

March 13, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

I’m always up for checking out new bands. One such band I had been wanting to see is an [,,,]

Rock On The Range Reveals Daily Band Lineups For Sold Out Festival May 19-21 In Columbus, OH – Metallica, Korn, Soundgarden among many artists to peform

February 17, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

The 11th annual Rock On The Range, America’s premier rock festival, May 19, 20 and 21 at MAPFRE Stadium in [,,,]

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Don Henley with JD and The Straight Shot live at Budweiser Stage – Toronto, Ontario – June 13, 2017

Styx Release First Studio Album In 14 Years, “The Mission” Out Today On Alpha Dog 2T/UMe

Metric’s Emily Haines announces new solo album “Choir of the Mind” for release September 15; new single and video “Fatal Gift” out today!

Toronto’s Ginger Ale & The Monowhales set to Live Stream Concert from Facebook Canada on June 8th

Chicago Open Air set for July 14-16 at Toyota Park – Bridgeview, Illinois – performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Rob Zombie, Korn, Slayer, Megadeth and more!

Toronto’s The Pick Brothers Band release new video, “Blue”; band set to go on tour this month in Ontario and Quebec

ZZ Top kicks off Artpark’s 2017 Tuesday Night Summer Concert Series June 6 in Lewiston, NY

Coleman Hell at Springlicious – Niagara Falls, Ontario – May 27, 2017

CMAOntario coming to London, Ontario – June 8-11, 2017

Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees

Mr. Big ‘Defying Gravity’ With New Album Set For Release July 7; U.S. Tour Starts May 31

Eagles of Death Metal live at Rebel – Toronto, Ontario – May 3, 2017

A Night of Symphonic Rock featuring Lou Gramm, Mickey Thomas, Terri Nunn and Robin McAuley live at Seneca Niagara Casino – Niagara Falls, NY – April 28, 2017

Sabaton with Leaves’ Eyes and Battle Beast live at The Opera House – Toronto, Ontario – April 27, 2017

TransCanada Highwaymen live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – April 19, 2017

The Country Music Association Of Ontario Announces The 2017 CMAOntario Award Nominees

The Age of Electric live at L3 Nightclub – St. Catharines, Ontario – April 10, 2017

Harper and Midwest Kind live at Seneca Queen Theatre – April 8, 2017

Honey Beard release debut full-length album ‘Dreamless Sleep’; Electronic duo to perform at Canadian Music Week

Terri Clark with Jessica Mitchell live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – March 23, 2017

Hanson Announce 25th Anniversary World Tour Middle Of Everywhere

Nickelback Are Officially Diamond For All the Right Reasons; Ninth Studio Album “Feed The Machine” Set For June 9th Release

Hamilton’s Nolan Hubbard releases video for “Today”, off forthcoming album Luminosity, out April 28

Tool with Special Guests at FirstOntario Centre – Hamilton, Ontario – May 31, 2017 – Tickets On Sale Friday March 17

Kaleidoscope Horse, Hot Garbage and Luna Li live at the ROM – Toronto, Ontario – March 3, 2017

Rock On The Range Reveals Daily Band Lineups For Sold Out Festival May 19-21 In Columbus, OH – Metallica, Korn, Soundgarden among many artists to peform

NHL Greats go head to head against musicians for 14th annual JUNO Cup presented by TD, in support of MusiCounts

The Tea Party – Live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – February 3, 2017

Los Lobos live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – February 2, 2017

RICHIE KOTZEN ‘Salting Earth’ 21st Solo Album Set For Release April 14; Worldwide Tour Begins April 21