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Dala’s Sheila Carabine’s Brings Powerful Solo Material to Special Kingston Show – Talks Impact of the Late Stuart McLean

September 17, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

When Sheila Carabine chose to participate in an immersive cultural program on Canada’s east coast, she never expected it to [,,,]

Sass Jordan Takes Retro Approach to Racine Revisited, New Album Coming Next Year

August 30, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

It’s a bit of an understatement to say that Sass Jordan is one of Canada’s top female rock vocalists of [,,,]

After Decades in the Biz, Bob Kulick Releases First-Ever Solo Album

August 29, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Bob Kulick has always believed in the importance of serendipity. Over his breathtakingly diverse, well-respected, and Grammy-winning career in the [,,,]

Cleveland’s Elantris Thrilled to be Part of Epica/Lacuna Coil North American Tour

August 29, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Bands all over the world have had the ‘what if…’ conversations about a host of topics. For talented Cleveland, Ohio-based [,,,]

Cardinal Street releases debut album, Ride On

August 27, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

While Canada was celebrating its 150th Anniversary on Canada Day last month, Toronto band Cardinal Street was celebrating the release [,,,]

Scott Stapp: Happier and Healthier Than Ever, Touring U.S., Loving His Time in Art of Anarchy

August 21, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

In an interview Music Life Magazine conducted with former Guns ‘n Roses guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal about his involvement in [,,,]

Minnesota Teen Making Noise With Inspirational Rap/Metal Sound

August 20, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

So, what were you doing at age 13? For most people the answer was probably pretty similar: music, movies, hanging [,,,]

Prog-Rockers World Trade Release First Album in 22 Years

August 12, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Billy Sherwood has to be one of the busiest musicians in rock music these days. Besides a prolific career as [,,,]

Jonny Lang Revisits His Blues Roots and Gets Real on New Album – Signs Drops Sept. 8.

August 11, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

It’s been four years since Jonny Lang’s last studio album, Fight for My Soul tore up both the Billboard Blues [,,,]

Blaze Bayley Enjoying Resurgence With Ambitious New Album Trilogy

August 11, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Blaze Bayley is having a bit of a career renaissance. The former lead singer for Wolfsbane and, most notably Iron [,,,]

MUSIC VIDEO: Rap/Rock band Discrepancies release new single “Art Of War” July 31

August 5, 2017 Joel Naphin Comments Off

We’re really digging the latest video single Art of War from St. Louis band Discrepancies off their 2016 debut album called The Awakening. [,,,]

Mark Slaughter Gets Gritty With Halfway There Solo Offering

July 30, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Mark Slaughter made a name for himself as the frontman for the melodic rock band Slaughter, which was known for [,,,]

Ian Anderson Talks Jethro Tull, New Classical Album, Touring and Special Milestones

July 30, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

One of the most unique bands in the history of rock and roll, Jethro Tull carved out a reputation for [,,,]

Interview with Flotsam and Jetsam’s frontman Eric AK Knutson and guitarist Michael Gilbert

July 28, 2017 Tammy Greene Comments Off

It’s taken over thirty years and twelve studio albums for Flotsam and Jetsam to release a self-titled album, Flotsam and [,,,]

Veteran Metallers Prong Set to Release Incendiary New Album – Zero Days

July 27, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Underrated is a term that is sometimes overused or misused often by reviewers and commentators to describe artists, bands or [,,,]

Darby Mills Charts Bold New Course As Solo Artist – Two Shows in Ontario This Weekend

July 27, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

After some tumultuous times over the past year and a half, Darby Mills is thrilled and excited about her career [,,,]

Sheepdogs Have Busy Summer Schedule, Finalizing New Album for Fall Release

July 18, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

The Sheepdogs have had an interesting and remarkable career. After forming in 2006, the band slogged it out on the [,,,]

VIDEO: 15 Minutes of BS with Shane Christopher Neal of BS Live Rocks – Episode 3 – Interview with Suzi Kory

July 18, 2017 BS Live Rocks Comments Off

Check out 15 Minutes of BS – Episode 3 with Shane Christopher Neal of BS Live Rocks talking to Toronto [,,,]

For Canadian Ska/Punk Rockers The Flatliners 2017 Is A Milestone Year, With Much More To Come

July 17, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

The year 2017 has a lot of significance to the four members of Canadian ska/punk band The Flatliners. It marks [,,,]

Baksh Happy To Be Back with SUM 41, Band Headlines Empire Rockfest in Belleville This Thursday

July 17, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

It’s been a couple of years since Dave Baksh returned to SUM 41, the band he co-founded back in Ajax, [,,,]

Rhonda Ross Talks Music, Making A Difference, Motherhood and Her Famous Mom

July 17, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Rhonda Ross has carved out a unique, inspiring and rewarding career as an actor, musician, recording artist and performer for [,,,]

Josh Todd Unleashes New Band and Talks About Buckcherry’s Status

July 16, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Looking to stay busy and have another creative outlet for his musical ambitions, Buckcherry co-founder, vocalist and songwriter Josh Todd, [,,,]

All 4 1 Brings Together Top Musicians for Ambitious New Project

July 14, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

New melodic rock band All 4 1 (yes, there is a space between the 4 and the 1) was the [,,,]

Mr. Big will release it's latest album, Defying Gravity on July 7. Bassist Billy Sheehan talked to us about the album, the band's longevity and international fan base.

Mr. Big Happy To Reunite with Producer Elson for New Album – Defying Gravity To Be Released July 21

July 13, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Even after 35 years as a top professional musician, there is still an almost child-like excitement and energy that infuses [,,,]

New Look, New Band, New Attitude and New Music Coming Soon from Big Sugar

July 11, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Normally the person writing this article (me) loathes indulging in the overtly self-aware, editorialising style of music writing utilized by [,,,]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: BS Live Rocks’ Shane Christopher Neal Talks with Rich Redmond (Drummer for Jason Aldean)

July 8, 2017 BS Live Rocks Comments Off

BSLiveRocks‘ Shane Christopher Neal recently caught up with Rich Redmond in Toronto. Rich is a touring drummer and has worked with [,,,]

Chicago Showing No Signs of Slowing Down After 50 years. Touring With Doobie Brothers

July 8, 2017 Jim Barber 2

There wasn’t a lot of fanfare that happened when Lee Loughnane realized that 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of playing [,,,]

Sucherman Says Styx Pleased with Early Positive Response to new album: The Mission

July 4, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

There had been rumblings for some time that legendary American melodic rock band Styx was going to be recording and [,,,]

Jeff Pilson Talks About Foreigner 40th, Dio, Dokken and more

July 4, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

Jeff Pilson is in the midst of a remarkable career. He has been an integral part of some of the [,,,]

Four Decades On, Trooper Continues to Be Canada’s ‘Go To’ Band for Good Times

June 26, 2017 Jim Barber Comments Off

For more than 40 years, the songs of iconic Canadian rock band Trooper have been the soundtrack for literally tens [,,,]