July 4th, 2008
The Fringe is Toronto ’s largest theatre festival.
In 2008 Toronto’s Fringe Festival will host over 800 artists from Ontario, Canada and around the world, with over 135 unique productions in more than 25 venues.
Productions range from dramas to musical extravaganzas to improv and take place in local theatres as well as in unusual spots: playgrounds, […]
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July 1st, 2008
There have been words exchanged…it’s a healthy little battle.
The feud between Woodhands and Danko Jones began during Canadian Music Week back in March.  The so called spark was Jones saying (in a round about way) that Woodhands popularity is through a journalistic fad - with 12 piece bands and 2 piece electro acts being the […]
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July 1st, 2008
Although it is an odd layout for your day off, it looks as though it is going to be a solid day - good weather, Tuesday holidays are ‘new and cool’ and patio’s will be primed.
Toronto Unplugged would like to wish everyone a Happy Canada Day.
Make the most of it, be safe and celebrate with […]
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June 26th, 2008
The order for the Edgefest ‘08 main stage has been announced, and it is as follows:
Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS)
Attack in Black
Ashes Divide
The Bravery
Sam Roberts Band
Stone Temple Pilots
Linkin Park
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Edgefest will take place at Downsview Park on Saturday July 12th.
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June 22nd, 2008
The Toronto Jazz Festival is in full swing throughout the city.
The renowned jazz event in Toronto and takes place in June and July. Unlike the Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival, most of the events are indoors and located throughout the downtown core. Formerly known as the DuMaurier Jazz Festival until the ban on tobacco […]
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June 16th, 2008
There was much happening after last night’s MMVA’s…numerous after parties, flowing drinks and what was dubbed as an ‘Aftermath’ - a half-hour set that was streamed online at muchmusic.com and broadcast live on MuchMoreMusic. The set featured Bedouin Soundclash, K-OS, Sam Roberts, Jeremy Taggart, Alexisonfire, Saint Alvia Cartel, The Arkells, Zaki Ibrahim and more.
It […]
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June 14th, 2008
Part Two of Saturday Night happenings at NXNE tonight…
The Worst Pop Band Ever - With influences ranging from Radiohead to Miles Davis, Bjork to Brad Mehldau, TWPBE is a Toronto-based group that tries to amicably reconcile their love of improvisational music with pop.
Rex @ 12AM
Revival Dear - As a roots rock band from Toronto, Revival […]
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June 14th, 2008
Said The Whale is as much a product of Vancouver’s tremendous natural beauty as it is of the city’s budding independent music scene. Electronic indie rock that captures the essence of what it means to be young, free and heartbroken.
Rivoli @ 11PM
Run With The Kittens - Ripping some musical styles from the past, some from […]
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June 13th, 2008
The El Mocambo Tavern (462-464, Spadina Ave., Toronto ON M5T 2G8) (aka “The El Mo”) is a live music Toronto institution. Located on Spadina Avenue, just south of College Street, the bar played an important role in the development of popular music in Toronto since the 1940s. It is perhaps best known for hosting two […]
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June 10th, 2008
One outstanding local talent that will be on showcase at NXNE will be local roots music purveyors Revival Dear. The band is slotted to play the Pearson Airport NXNE Showcase gig on June 13th.
The band is described as a duo who simply make good old music. CBC Radio 3 references sounds of The Band and […]
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