Singer-songwriter Ruth B. will perform live at the world premiere of the new Tyler Perry film, A Jazzman’s Blues, during this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) at the September 11 screening of the film.
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Celebrating 55 years of carnival in Toronto
After two years of cancellations and lockdowns of North America’s largest Caribbean festival, Toronto Caribbean Carnival is back On de Road Again celebrating the gift of culture given to Canada by the Caribbean community during the country’s centennial celebration in 1967. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Whine it up! — and giving …
Continue reading Celebrating 55 years of carnival in TorontoHalestorm’s lead vocalist joins Gibson as the company’s first female brand ambassador
Gibson, one of the world’s most popular guitar brands, just hired their first female brand ambassador since the company started in 1894. This is one of those occasions when it’s safe to say, it’s about time.
Continue reading Halestorm’s lead vocalist joins Gibson as the company’s first female brand ambassadorThis vital voice in rock music belongs to a woman
Her voice is like a powerful wave that washes over you, giving you the chills when she’s in full force. That’s how Halestorm’s lead guitarist Joe Hottinger described frontwoman and guitarist Lzzy Hale’s voice.
Continue reading This vital voice in rock music belongs to a womanBillie Eilish launches sultry new fragrance in Canada
The new fragrance from singer Billie Eilish debuts in Canada today, May 11. Until now, it was only available in the United States.
Continue reading Billie Eilish launches sultry new fragrance in CanadaArcade Fire to headline Osheaga festival after Foo Fighters cancel appearance
Alternative rock band Arcade Fire will headline the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal in its 15th year. The city and the band have had a long history together. It’s only fitting that they were chosen to fill the spot left open when the Foo Fighters cancelled.
Continue reading Arcade Fire to headline Osheaga festival after Foo Fighters cancel appearanceI-Octane’s reggae lyrics rise above
Inside: Is the Jamaican dancehall musician a playboy or a conscious lyricist? Plus, the new album, video release, live shows in Florida, New York and Ontario, Canada and a critique of Sorry.
Continue reading I-Octane’s reggae lyrics rise aboveCountry music legend given more life
The documentary about Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis originally premiered on Circle Network as a concert special in 2011 to honour the 25th anniversary of Travis’ album Storms of Life. After a near-fatal illness, the special moved beyond just a concert film to the telling of the story of the artist’s life and recovery.
‘Good To Be Bad: 45 Years Of Rock Tour’
One of my favourite memories of sitting on a hillside listening to music outdoors is of George Thorogood & The Destroyers in the late 80s and possibly 1990 as well. I’m pretty sure I saw them at least twice at Mariposa in Barrie, Ontario. It was expectedly Ba-ba-ba-ba-baad, Bad to the Bone.
Continue reading ‘Good To Be Bad: 45 Years Of Rock Tour’Viva Las Vegas promoter to get honours at classic car show
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will present the Key to the City to Viva Las Vegas promoter Tom Ingram for his achievements and contributions to the entertainment industry at the Viva Las Vegas (VLV) Car Show in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday.
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