Canadian musicians swapped songs and stories at the annual SOCAN Songwriter’s Circle, co-hosted by Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle and CBC personality Tom Power.
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Voivod / Whoop-Szo @ Toboggan
Arts Coverage, JUNO Awards, UncategorizedSeminal thrash metal band Voivod celebrated their first-ever JUNO win with a wicked show that had fans moshing in the middle of a trendy London restaurant.
Madison Picks the JUNOS (2019)
Arts Coverage, JUNO Awards, MusicI am on-location in London, Ontario and the 2019 JUNO weekend is well underway.
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.
Lisa Leblanc / Laura Sauvage @ 27 Club
Arts CoverageLisa Leblanc’s set at the 27 Club was rife with French-language sing-alongs, heavy metal covers, and odes to stolen cars, dive bars, cowboys, and Kraft Dinner.
Madison McSweeney 