Toronto Unplugged

Saturday nights at the Shoe…I’ve had many a perfect Saturday nights taking in a show at the Horseshoe Tavern.
The Mahones – a pre-show street meat, 10 pints of Guinness, and a post-show street meat…brutal Sunday.
The Coast album launch party – great homecoming shoe…plenty of pints
The Droops – the best live Jimi cover of Fire I’ve ever heard
Tonight will be a great night at the Shoe – whether you are a Salingers fan, a curious newcomer to the group, or someone who just wants to hear solid live music, this show is an important one to see.
The Salingers will lead a …read more

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There are a few interesting gigs tonight in town. Here is a rundown of the one’s that stand out…
Kathleen Edwards with Justin Rutledge will be playing the Phoenix.
This is a great venue to see both these acts – intimate with great sound. Let us know how this one goes
Portland’s Scout Niblett will play the Shoe tonight.
The style is lyrical, trance, strange folk. Reminds a bit of Bjork. Here is a back cab session

Ninja Funk Orchestra @ the Concord Cafe
Maybe the coolest name ever
The Great Train Reverie @ the Dakota Tavern
A great change of pace. Check …read more

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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 deck…
First heard Hello Blue Roses climbing the chart on the CBC’s R3 30. Their MySpace page seems to be at a standstill because they only have one track added on there and it is very different from their chart friendly standout: Shadow Falls
Vancouver’s …read more

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There is so much good music floating around right now. All of your favorite indie podcasts, streams and programs are doing a year in review. Songs from earlier in the year are being listed, played and brought back into podcast and MP3 rotations everywhere. When you start listening to the various lists you realize what a great follow up this year was to the last with regards to the Canadian music scene.
Here are a handful of tracks from this year and beyond to discover or re-discover.
Stars The Night Starts Here

Tokyo Police Club Your …read more

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