Toronto Unplugged

A band forms.
They play in a basement.
They play a few bars.
Word spreads that they’re pretty good.
They play some bigger bars.
They go on tour hitting a few cities in the province.
Word spreads that they’re better than good.
They play a few bigger shows.
They play the States.
They try their hand at a tour overseas.
“There’s a reason why Toronto’s the Coast are leaving in October to do an extensive tour of the UK which will be followed by another tour of the States and Canada and that is because they have the ability to combine sadness and longing with a solid music backdrop and …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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Rock Plaza Central quickly emerged from a local Indie favorite to a major Indie draw.
The band is playing a few Ontario gigs – including Toronto @ Sneaky Dee’s on April 10th – before heading to Montreal and then Vermont.
Their 2007 album Are We Not Horses received impressive reviews from major credentials like Rolling Stone “Stars in Waiting”, Pitchfork “Truly something to be joyful about”, and Exclaim “A masterpiece”.
The Gig: Rock Plaza Central will be at Sneaky Dee’s on April 10th with Jetplanes of Abraham
Have a listen to one of our favorite Rock Plaza Central ballads: Anthem for the already …read more

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(Image Credit: Run With The Kittens)
While driving home the other night I heard the Run With The Kittens interview on the Edge with Barry Taylor. As many of you know, I’ve been a Kittens fan for quite a while. Their weekly Tuesday night residency at the Cameron House is always worth checking out. Last summer they played the Toronto Beer Fest and Cameron’s Brewing 10th Anniversary Party. Quite simply, the band puts on a show…regardless of how many people there are in the audience.
Lead singer Nate Mills has the rocks to wail not matter what …read more

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