I am on-location in London, Ontario and the 2019 JUNO weekend is well underway.
Author: Madison McSweeney
Beyond Creation / Kavara / smrtdeath @ 765 Old East
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsJUNOfest kicked off in London, Ontario last night as the city ramps up to host the 2019 JUNO Awards, with Canadian bands taking the stage at small venues across the city.
London’s Old East 765 showcased a sprawling (and very heavy) set of progressive death metal by JUNO nominees Beyond Creation.
JUNOs Comedy Show @ London Music Hall
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsThree Comedy Album of the Year JUNO nominees took the stage at London Music Hall Friday night.
Rachel Beck / Kelsey Hayes / Evangeline Gentle @ LIVE! On Elgin
Arts CoverageLIVE! On Elgin showcased three talented female songwriters for International Women’s Day.
Best F(r)iends Vol. 2 premiere w/Greg Sestero @ Mayfair Theatre
Arts Coverage, Commentary, Film and Television“I’ve done a lot of crazy shit,” said Greg Sestero, introducing his film Best F(r)iends Volume Two at the Mayfair Theatre Friday night. “This is the craziest movie I’ve ever made.”
Arkells / Lord Huron @ Canadian Tire Centre
Arts Coverage“Tonight, the Canadian Tire Centre is a non-denominational Church of Rock and Roll,” announced Arkells lead singer Max Kerman Friday night. “And you are the choir!”
Lee Aaron / Whisky Shot @ Brass Monkey
Arts CoverageCanada’s Metal Queen Lee Aaron rocked The Brass Monkey on Valentines Day.
The Longest Road Show @ Algonquin Commons Theatre
Arts CoverageHamilton blues-rocker Terra Lightfoot was the master of ceremonies for a freewheeling evening of top-tier Canadian folk, blues and country on Wednesday.
Goodbye Honolulu / The Thrill / The Offers @ House of TARG
Arts CoverageToronto surf-punks Goodbye Honolulu headlined a beach party at Ottawa’s House of TARG Friday night.
Top Five Albums of 2018
Commentary, Music2018 brought incredible new music from some of my all-time favourite artists.
Top Ten TV Seasons of 2018
Commentary, Film and Television, Uncategorized2018 saw a lot of impressive debuts on the small screen, including HBO’s black comedy Barry and several excellent horror offerings from Netflix. Several of my old faves, from cartoons to prestige dramas to zombie comedies, also returned with very strong seasons.
Top Ten Films of 2018
Commentary, Film and TelevisionA lot of cool movies hit screens large and small this year, including the best Marvel movie yet, several inventive sci-fi flicks, and some truly freaky horror gems. Not to mention, a handful of excellent satirical period pieces by Armando Iannucci and the Coen Brothers.
Madison McSweeney 