Date of show: December 13, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo For the past eight years, Canadian icon and co-writer of The Archies’ mega-hit “Sugar, Sugar,” Andy Kim has orchestrated a special holiday show that brings together a “who’s who” of the Canadian music scene in support of a chosen charity. The artists each typically perform […]
Morgan Cameron Ross – College & Bathurst
Artist: Morgan Cameron Ross EP: College & Bathurst Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Toronto’s Morgan Cameron Ross has a voice that will break your heart. And the words to turn the knife. Named after the near-famous Toronto street corner that houses Sneaky Dee’s, the Birds of Wales frontman’s new solo EP College & Bathurst chronicles an […]
Audio Blood’s 4th Anniversary Party and Holiday Rager at Sneaky Dee’s
Date of show: December 7, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Beyond just a line-up of four great bands, Audio Blood’s 4th anniversary party and holiday rager also provided a photo booth, drink specials and loot bags to occupy your interest while no one was on stage. Afterwards, the Music Parlour DJ’s kept the party alive, […]
Great Bloomers Lit Up The Horseshoe With Distant Fires
Date of show: November 30, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Against a backdrop of weathered images reminiscent of the Something More 7” artwork that were provided by a slide projector portraying a different slide for each song, Toronto’s Great Bloomers made their triumphant return home after a cross-country tour. Kicking off with the appropriately triumphant- […]
Waterbodies – The Evil We Know
Band: Waterbodies Album: The Evil We Know Written by: Chiara DiAngelo There must be something in the water over in the Niagara Region (and I’m not talking about the pollution of Lake Ontario). Comprised of Mike McGean (vocals, guitar), Dylan Turner (guitar, keys), Roxy Fast (bass) and Shane Turner (drums), Waterbodies’ The Evil We Know […]
Oh Me Oh My, Erin Costelo’s Soulful Voice Floors The Dakota Tavern
Date of show: November 29, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Halifax’s Erin Costelo headlined an early show at The Dakota Tavern. Unexpectedly sultry, Costelo’s powerhouse of a voice is 60’s R&B soulful and jazz-like, almost operatic at times. It felt like she should have been serenading us from the depths of a smoky jazz club […]
Audio Blood Turns 4!
Written by: Chiara DiAngelo It’s December, which means it is officially holiday season. Beyond that, Audio Blood is celebrating their fourth anniversary by throwing a holiday rager on Friday, December 7th at Sneaky Dee’s. It might be cold and grey outside but this is an event hot enough to lure you out of your cozy […]
Revelstoke – My-Oh-My
Artist: Revelstoke EP: My-Oh-My Toronto’s Revelstoke caught some attention after releasing his debut EP, Esprit D’Escalier. Andrew Seale’s poetic lyricism alongside experimental and unconventional sounds marked his debut. Revelstoke’s follow-up EP, My-Oh-My was released last month and it should be noted that Seale’s vocals are much more prominently featured here. However, he still makes excellent […]
Brad Fillatre – For Your Weakness
Artist: Brad Fillatre EP: For Your Weakness Toronto-by-way-of-Newfoundland artist Brad Fillatre released his first solo EP, For Your Weakness, last month via Sparks. You may already be familiar with this Corner Brook native, as he was previously releasing music with The Evelyn Room. However, Fillatre departs from his previous rock sound and delves into a […]
Tim Chaisson Beat Our Hearts At The Horseshoe
Date of show: November 17, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo PEI’s Tim Chaisson recently released his second album The Other Side and is currently touring across the country with Poor Young Things in support of it. Chaisson’s live shows are such a treat. While his album was on the lower key folk side, his live […]
Searchlight 2011 – Search for the Best Music Website in Canada
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