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Toronto Unplugged

April 9th, 2008

Sunparlour Players at The Shoe | Listen Here

Toronto’s Sunparlour Players are playing a big show at the Horseshoe tavern on Thursday night. Whistles, organs, clarinets, Canadian folk rock n roll and spring in th air…this will be a great show. That is a prediction I am ready to stand by.
The band has won over fans all […]

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April 6th, 2008

Feist and Blue Rodeo Honoured at Juno Gala

The 2008 Juno Gala Awards celebrated honored two of Toronto’s favorites - our most recent breakout superstar Feist and legendary folk heroes Blue Rodeo. The gala, held on April 5, 2008 in Calgary, was an exclusive ticketed event to present 30 winners with Juno Awards in various categories.
Feist’s two awards included Artist of […]

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April 6th, 2008

Juno Cup Update from Calgary

A good friend is out in Calgary as Site and Logistics Manager for the Juno Awards.
I got a text regarding the Juno Cup,
The Juno Cup was an energy charged game last night. The rockers may have lost for the 5th year in a row but they fought hard with a score of 16-15. […]

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April 6th, 2008

Refresh the iPod with Music for Spring

The first Sunday of the year. Well, the first Sunday where the sun is out and for the first time in a long time I’m actually looking forward to going outside and doing something.
And for this special occasion, I feel I need to add a touch of spring to my iPod.
Here is what’s on […]

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April 5th, 2008

b5media at the Juno Awards

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b5media will be attending and covering the 2008 Juno Awards being held this weekend in Calgary, Alberta. The awards celebrate Canadian Music, and the weekend consist of  events, concerts and in true Canadian fashion, the Juno Cup - a hockey game between Canadian musicians and hockey legends.
The b5media representatives at the Juno […]

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March 30th, 2008

The Assistants are playing again

After a short hiatus, The Assistants are back performing live again with new drummer Evan Bender. The band has a show booked for Friday April 18th @ Rancho Relaxo. The show comes by way of the ongoing ‘Two way monologues’ music series.
The show starts at 9pm and the cost at the door is $7
The […]

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March 8th, 2008

Canadian Music Week Spotlight | Lowest of the Low | Hall of Fame Induction

Toronto Unplugged congratulates The Lowest of the Low on a legendary musical career and a well deserved induction.
Lowest of the Low will be inducted into the Indies Hall of Fame tonight as part of the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. “The Indies” celebrate outstanding achievement in sound recording and live performance.
The Lowest of the Lowwere […]

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March 5th, 2008

Canadian Music Week Nudge | Check These Gigs Out | One Stop Shopping

Toronto Unplugged will profile individual bands and artists that are worth checking out during Canadian Music Week, but here is a snapshot of of some great line-ups at solid venues.
If you’re looking for One Stop Shopping…look no further.
Thursday March 6
Live at Lee’s Palace: JASON COLLETT (CD Release Party), BIRDS OF WALES, REBEKAH HIGGS,
9 pm, […]

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March 3rd, 2008

Songs that have our ear | The Coast | Plants and Animals | Hayden

The Coast is quickly becoming one of Toronto’s most talked about Indie sensations. This track The Lines Are Cut lets you in on the buzz.

The Salingers are another Toronto band getting some pre-hype. The band is working hard to get a sharp new release out. If their Myspace tracks are any indication, […]

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March 2nd, 2008

Canadian Music Week Preview | Hello Operator

Hello Operator has emerged as a band ready to break out in a big way. At the front end of a North American tour, the band will be playing the Opera House on March 6th as part of Canadian Music Week before heading out for the rest of the tour.
Hello Operator were called […]

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