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Toronto Unplugged

February 24th, 2008

Blue Rodeo | Small Miracles Tour

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 […]

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February 24th, 2008

Toronto’s most random Monday | Crystal Castles | Spice Girls | George Clinton

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 […]

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February 23rd, 2008

Cowboy Junkies with Ryan Adams | Tonight at Massey Hall

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 […]

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February 12th, 2008

Live Review: Xavier Rudd | Mishka - Danforth Music Hall

Trying to explain Australian Xavier Rudd to people can be a tough task. He plays a bunch of instruments (including a selections of didgeridoos), he has a soft acoustic vibe, his shows offer incredible and unique lengthy jams and he never wears shoes - a full-time barefooter, claiming not to own or […]

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February 10th, 2008

This Week Toronto | Xavier Rudd | Vampire Weekend | The Kooks | The Bravery

Decent week this week for shows in Toronto…and it all starts tonight…yes, a Sunday.
Xavier Rudd sings to the sold out crowd at the Danforth Music Hall tonight. Vampire Weekend play a hyped up ’show of the year’ at the Horseshoe Tavern.
The Kooks are at the Mod Club on Monday, The Bravery rock out the […]

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January 31st, 2008

Toronto’s Top Concert Venues: Lee’s Palace

I’m hoping there is some debate on this one, because I’ve heard tons of good and bad rants on this next venue.
Lee’s Palace is Lee’s Palace, it’s that simple.
Lee’s is a legendary concert venue in Toronto. The place is dark, it sometimes smells, the acoustics can be a bit high on the treble and […]

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January 30th, 2008

Live Review: Zaki Ibrahim - Mod Club

I’ve always rolled my eyes at comparisons. Maybe I’ve never understood them.
When I read NOW Magazines cover story indicating that Toronto’s Zaki Ibrahim could the next Amy Winehouse, I cringed a bit. Why the comparison to a walking circus? Perhaps it would become clear…how’s that for foreshadowing?
The R&B/Soul/Singer/Songwriter paired her cover story […]

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January 29th, 2008

Toronto’s Top Concert Venues: Mod Club

Located on the fringe of downtown at 722 College Street West lies a great Toronto concert venue: The Mod Club.
The Mod Club Theatre is a popular rock club that hosts smaller, more intimate gigs. The venue has a capacity of about 600 - concert-goers can watch acts from the floor, the tables to […]

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January 27th, 2008

Artist Profile: MGMT

 (MGMT)
Eastern America’s MGMT (pronounced ‘Management’) will be performing with Yeasayer in Toronto on February 9th at the El Mocambo.
MGMT has been featured in virtually every publication, listing them as a band to watch.  Feb 9th at the El Mocambo will be your chance to see a cool band in a cool venue that could be […]

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January 25th, 2008

Toronto’s Top Concert Venues

Starting next week, Toronto Unplugged is going to count down the Top Concert Venues in the city. We will look at venues of all sizes, shapes and historical importance. We will list the key points on each venue as well as the top performances each has hosted.
Venue rankings can be biased on many things: […]

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