Modernboys, Moderngirls are heading out on tour, but just a short one because it’s cold. On December 5 (tomorrow) at the Phog Lounge in Windsor, on Thursday they will be at Jimmy Jazz in Guelph and then they are hightailing it back to T.O. for the “THE MBMG TORONTO XMAS DANCE SPECIAL!” at the Supermarket…
The New Canadian Street Team
For those of you who don’t know I’m something of a supporter of Canadian Arts and Culture. Along with publicbroadcasting.ca I run Facebook group for CBC Radio 3 TV (R3TV), the CBC Radio 3 Sessions (also a page for that one), a group for the new CBC Radio 2, a group for upcoming Events in…
The Bicycles and Hot Panda in the West
If you’re in Vancouver, Victoria, Cumberland, Kelowna or Calgary you have plans. Toronto’s the Bicycles are headed your way, promoting their new CD “Oh No, It’s Love” along with Edmonton’s Hot Panda. Both of these bands are amazing and completely fun. Go, drink, dance and buy CDs! Saturday November 15, 2008 Di’Metric Studios (also playing…
Elliott Brood in Session
Elliott Brood is on tour in Europe and the US right now. They’ll be back in Ontario and playing some dates in Mid-November though (a list of dates is below). In the mean time you can check them out on CBC Radio 3 Sessions: Toronto’s gritty folk trio, Elliott Brood, moves from recording their foot…
Bicycles and Diableros on the Road
Summer touring season may be over, but that just means that fall touring season is starting. the Diableros and the Bicycles are both hitting the road (note the Bikes also have a new album coming on November 4.) Check out some of Toronto’s finest wherever finer shows are sold (or at least inexpensive beer.) Diableros…
New CDs From Bicycles, Jill Barber and Serena Ryder.
The first shout out on this list goes to the Bicycles for having the coolest CD release party. “VERY excited. Our second album, Oh No It’s Love, will be in stores November 4th. We’ve been working hard on it for the past year, and we’re very proud of it. Run right out and get a…
Feist Fall Concert Tour for Charities
Feist is on tour across Canada this fall and is asking for people who attend her shows to bring food, and buy merch in support of three different charities: “Feist is inviting you to bring more than your Fall coat to her upcoming Canadian tour; unlike many party hosts, she is asking you to bring…
Happy Birthday to Hot Panda
One of my favorite bands from the rapidly emerging Edmonton music scene, Hot Panda are now officially two years old. If you’re on Facebook, join their group and wish them a happy bday! Also, they are struggling through the terrible twos on tour: 8 Oct The Grittsmill w/Awkward Stage Waterloo9 Oct Call The Office w/Young…
Said the Whale Tour Dates
It seems like they just finished a tour but Said the Whale is hitting the road yet again. This time they’ve added keyboard player Jaycelyn Brown to the mix, which should make for a slightly different sound for the band. You can get an idea of what Jaycelyn might bring with a listen to some…
Reminder: Nathan and Kate are Coming
Nathan Lawr and Kate Maki are about to whip through Southern Ontario and Quebec starting tonight in Guelph. Friday, September 5 @ 10:00pm – Carden Street Cafe – Guelph, ONSaturday, September 6 @ 10:00pm – The Cameron House – Toronto, ONSunday, September 7 @ 4:00pm – The Black Sheep Inn – Wakefield, QCFriday, September 19…