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IMSTA FESTA to take place November 23, 2024

Jenna Melanson — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:13:18 +0000

38 Music Technology Companies, 25 Master Classes and Workshops, Song Reviews, Yogi The Producer, and more at IMSTA FESTA Toronto 2024 IMSTA has announced the preliminary lineup of master class presenters for the upcoming IMSTA FESTA Toronto, scheduled for Saturday, November 23, at the Toronto Metropolitan University. The master classes will feature distinguished figures in the music industry, including Yogi The Producer, Paul Sanderson, Jeff Wolpert, Jay Dufour, Orin Isaacs, Neil Parfitt, Martin Pilchner, and Melissa Johnston. SOCAN will once […]

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LASSO Montreal unveils 2025 headliners

Marie Demeire — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:14:13 +0000

After a crazy 2024 edition, we’re already excited for next summer’s LASSO Montreal, with a very special announcement coming through this morning! Country sensations Jelly Roll and Bailey Zimmerman will be playing at one of the most spectacular festival sites in North America with the gorgeous Montreal skyline in the background. The weekend will kick off early on Friday, August 14 at LASSO in the City, where you can expect a night of twangy tunes downtown to get the country vibes just right. […]

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2024 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in Toronto, ON

Kris Dunford — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:58:36 +0000

The 2024 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony, held at Massey Hall on September 28th, was a night to remember. The evening kicked off with a powerful performance by Tom Cochrane, setting an energetic and nostalgic tone for the evening which was hosted by Marie-Mai. Throughout the night, the audience was treated to a series of remarkable performances, video tributes, and heartfelt speeches. With tribute performances by Metric (“I Will Remember You”), Lights (“Building a Mystery”), and Whitehorse (“Sweet Surrender”), […]

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30th Annual Ontario Folk Music Awards Announce Nominees, Performers, Honourees, and more!

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:56:38 +0000

The 30th annual Ontario Folk Music Awards will take place in Mississauga, Ontario on Sunday, October 6, 2024, following the Folk Music Ontario Conference Folk Music Ontario is pleased to share that Samir (Sam) Baijal along with Pat O’Gorman and Julie Schryer are the recipients of the 2024 Estelle Klein Award. The recipients will be presented with their awards by CBC q host Tom Power at the Ontario Folk Music Awards on Sunday, October 6th, 2024. The Ontario Folk Music Awards […]

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Fest2Fall – Day 2 – IN PHOTOS

Dan Fischer — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:55:18 +0000

Fest2Fall Day 2September 20, 2024Gaslight District, Cambridge ON Cambridge ON 2nd Fest2Fall was a complete success! Curated by Farm League Brewing, this relatively new festival attracted the crowds by being well organized, having a great space, wonderful musical talent, and friendly volunteers. It didn’t hurt that it coincided with the warmest evenings in September. Here is a brief recap of the great bands that performed: Day 2 Kitchener hard rock artist Avalon Stone kicked off day 2 of the festival, the same day that […]

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Fest2Fall – Day 1 – IN PHOTOS

Dan Fischer — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:24:22 +0000

Fest2Fall Day 1September 19, 2024Gaslight District, Cambridge ON Cambridge ON 2nd Fest2Fall was a complete success! Curated by Farm League Brewing, this relatively new festival attracted the crowds by being well organized, having a great space, wonderful musical talent, and friendly volunteers. It didn’t hurt that it coincided with the warmest evenings in September. Here is a brief recap of the great bands that performed: Day 1 Local singer, and songwriter Sydney Jones and the band got the festival started. Although a newcomer to […]

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Cityfolk takes over Ottawa’s Landsdowne Park

Emily Plunkett — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:55:55 +0000

On the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa concert-goers bid farewell to the summer with the 2024 edition of CityFolk. Held between September 11 and September 15, CityFolk is a companion to July’s Bluesfest celebrations and is notable for attracting unique Canadian and international artists for headlining performances across two stages, and the festival was no different. The festival started strong on September 11 with the sensational Hawksley Workman blowing the minds of long-time fans at the Faskin Stage, while […]

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Jeremy Dutcher named Polaris Music Prize Winner for a second time

Emily Plunkett — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:19:13 +0000

Jeremy Dutcher has become the Polaris Music Prize’s first-ever two-time winner, with his breathtaking sophomore album, Motewolonuwok, taking home the $50,000 prize on September 17. While continuing to draw on his love for the endangered Maliseet-Passamaquoddy language that inspired his first Polaris Prize-winning album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, the classically trained Dutcher masterfully used Motewolonuwok to journey into English compositions that explore healing and all-encompassing love; and was sure to bring the power of both represented languages to his gala performances of […]

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Sommo Festival – Day 2 – IN PHOTOS

Daniel D'Souza — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:55:30 +0000

Sommo FestivalSeptember 14, 2024Cavendish, PEI In its second year, Sommo Festival presented a spectacular showcase of music and food, with a main stage, side stage, and culinary stage that often featured musicians as special guests to a crowd of 20,000 people. Day 2 Artists: Side Stage: Norter Andre Pettipas and The Giants LoLo BabyJake Jonah Kagen Maggie Andrew Main Stage: Fairgale Terra Lightfoot Danko Jones Talk The Beaches Greta Van Fleet For more photos from the festival, head to our Facebook page!

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Kensington Market Jazz Festival returns September 27-29, 2024

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:06:15 +0000

Toronto’s Kensington Market Jazz Festival – Led By Molly Johnson – Announces Lineup For September 27-29 Cue the scatted syllables and snapping fingers: The Kensington Market Jazz Festival is returning to the streets of Toronto the weekend of Sept. 27-29, 2024. And when it arrives, it won’t be just a revered local tradition, but the embodiment of an enduring vision. This ninth edition of the annual salute to all that jazz will make good on legendary singer-songwriter and philanthropist Molly […]

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Sommo Festival – Day 1 – IN PHOTOS

Daniel D'Souza — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:41:43 +0000

Sommo FestivalSeptember 13, 2024Cavendish, PEI In its second year, Sommo Festival presented a spectacular showcase of music and food, with a main stage, side stage, and culinary stage that often featured musicians as special guests to a crowd of 20,000 people. Day 1 Artists: Culinary Stage: Dennis Prescott Old Time Hawkey Chef Laurent Dagenais Side Stage Absolute Losers Elijah Woods TOBi Main Stage Dee Holt Goldie Boutilier Adam Baldwin Half Moon Run Maren Morris Noah Kahan For more photos from […]

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Canada’s Teen Jam announces Second Finalist Showcase

Jenna Melanson — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:32:19 +0000

Canada’s Teen Jam Announces Second Finalists Showcase Due to Overwhelming Submissions Canada’s Teen Jam is thrilled to announce a second Finalists Showcase due to an overwhelming number of submissions. Mark your calendars for February 27, 2025, when the nation’s most talented teen musicians will take the stage at the iconic TD Music Hall. The October 10, 2024, showcase is now officially complete, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal. Renowned live music producer Mark Higgins, the visionary founder […]

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Countdown to Gussapolooza – Interview with Cigar Club

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:55:21 +0000

Since 2016, CIGAR CLUB has defied genre boundaries with their unique blend of blues rock, alternative, psych, soul, punk, and hard rock. Their debut LP, DAY, NOW, and latest release “Dark Market/Ocean Potion” highlight their evolving sound. Catch them live at Gussapolooza on September 14 and experience their boundary-pushing alternative rock firsthand! First off, care to introduce yourself to our readers? We are Cigar Club, a Rock and or roll band from Newmarket and Toronto Ontario. Tell us a bit […]

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Countdown to Gussapolooza – Interview with CMAGIC5

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:30:50 +0000

Canadian artist CMAGIC5, known as ‘C’, is taking the stage at Gussapolooza with her punchy pop-rock anthems and electrifying energy. With over 5.3 million streams on Spotify and 26 million views on TikTok for her single ‘Dancing On My Heart,’ she’s a powerhouse performer blending pop hooks with a rock ‘n’ roll edge. Backed by her high-energy band, CMAGIC5 is set to deliver a dynamic show that will leave the audience craving more. First off, care to introduce yourself to […]

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