Toronto Unplugged

One of the most anticipated albums of the year – CBC Radio 3
Company House Records and EMI Music Canada are excited to announce the release of the heavily-anticipated debut album “You Will Land With A Thud” from Cape Breton Island’s high-voltage folk-rock n’ rollers The Tom Fun Orchestra.
“You Will Land With A Thud” was produced by the platinum-selling team of Violent Femmes’ vocalist/guitarist Gordon Gano and Warren Bruleigh (the Violent Femmes, Louise Attaque). Encapsulating the explosive energy of …read more

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Canadian roots rock alt country singer songwriter Emily Weedon and her band Delta are playing a few upcoming shows in the city…
Thurs Feb 28th The Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St W @ 10:30pm
Thur March 6th The Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W from 7 to 10pm
About Emily Weedon & Delta…
Emily Weedon is one of the sweetest people you will have the pleasure to talk to. She has a genuine softness to her that draws you in. Musically, her voice has that timeless, high lonesome character that’s drawn listeners to giants like Dolly Parton, Neko Case, and Emmy-lou Harris. …read more

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Around the b5media Music Channel, a few bloggers have listed off tracks that are stuck in their head. In addition to our list of ‘songs that get stuck in your mind‘ some others have listed songs (both good and bad) that they can’t shake. Have you say by checking them out….
Metal Martyr has listed some terrible songs that Scott would love to shake out of his melon.
Beatles Invasion throws it back a decade or two and lists some gems like Come On Eileen and a little Kung Fu Fighting
On the verge of insanity – because of songs like …read more

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We’re taking a detour from the music scene for a second because fellow b5 blog Tree Hugging Family has an offer for some free tickets to the first Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show.  The show opens March 1st and 2nd at the Design Exchange.At the show, eco-conscious couples, and families searching for green options for their special day will be able to learn about companies that will help them create a beautiful wedding, and keep the environmental footprint small. The show will be featuring a large and diverse collection of amazing wedding and lifestyles vendors, all of them committed to …read more

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I remember the Ongoing History of New Music with Alan Cross addressing this issue once. Why do certain songs get stuck in your head? Is it the vibe, the personal connection, or a specific mix of melody and hook? Regardless of the formula or tags given, they take over the mind and hold on for the long haul…sometimes years.
Here are some tracks that I’ve found myself singing and thought, “I haven’t heard that songs for ages, why the hell am I singing _____…”
I haven’t heard this song in years, but I find myself belting it out in …read more

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Homegrown band Blue Rodeo is on stage at Massey Hall during its Small Miracles tour. Blue Rodeo recently released its 11th full length album of the same name.
The performance is expected to include songs from the new album as well as some of the band’s classic repertoire.
Blue Rodeo is a Canadian country rock band formed in 1984 in Toronto. They have been signed with Warner Music Canada since their debut album Outskirts in March 1987. Blue Rodeo is one of the most successful and well known contemporary Canadian bands, having released 11 studio albums, one live album, …read more

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I found this link through my man Zach from Take More Photos. The shot to the right is from the site Shark vs. Bear: Event Photography.
 
Check out this gallery of some shots from the February 21st Crystal Castles gig at Wrong Bar. Great photography and a great site to get out top quality creative pics from the city’s profile events.
Crystal Castles is a Toronto based band, described by Loud & Quiet as “the most exciting and original band in the world right now” consisting of multi-instrumentalist Ethan Kath and vocalist Alice Glass. The group’s music has …read more

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It’s no mystery that when musicians and bands find themselves gigging in Toronto on the same day or weekend, they often find time to share a few cocktails or crash an impromptu party.
This might be one of the most random line ups in Toronto…especially for a Monday. How’s this for a mix of artists in the city? Put the following folk in the same room…sit back and observe.
Crystal Castles, Pilot Priest, Mikey Apples @ Wrongbar
George Clinton & Parliament – Funkadelic @ Phoenix, $42.50
Spice Girls @ Air Canada Centre $69.50-$119.50
James Blunt, Sara Bereilles @ Sony (Hummingbird) Centre, $32.15-$50.15
Jane …read more

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Massey Hall will host an incredible gig tonight. The Cowboy Junkies will entertain a packed house tonight with friend and recent touring partner Ryan Adams.
In 2007 the Cowboy Junkies released Trinity Revisited, a re-recording of their most famous album featuring guest artists Ryan Adams, Vic Chesnutt, Natalie Merchant and Jeff Bird.
The show tonight at Massey Hall should be a unique, full entertainment experience. In my opinion this musical lineup will be one of the best musical pairings in the city for a while.
Ryan Adams released Follow the Lights in October 2007 as an EP featuring three new …read more

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Thursdays Brit Music Awards were covered live by b5media blog Brit Music Scene.
For a full recap, visit Brit Music Scene.
Toronto’s Feist was beat out by Kylie for Top International Female. Extremely popular when in Toronto, The Arctic Monkeys took the prize for Top British Band.
Love these guys…

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