Out and About
BUZZ Picks at Canadian Music Week (CMW) – May 7 to 13, 2018
Bryen Dunn
Canadian Music Week is once again upon us, with literally hundreds of musicians descending upon Toronto for a week of shows at venues across the city. theBUZZ has compiled a list of some of the not to be missed shows worth checking out.
Toronto’s own synthpop, disco, house dance king headlines this show at Baby G.
May 11, 20189:00 pm
$ 12.50 + Service Fees
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| 11:00 pm |
Iskwe presents their soulful sounds of bliss. Juno nominated for Indigenous album of the year.
May 11, 20187:30 pm
$ 15.00 + Service Fees
| 7:30 pm | |
| 8:30 pm | |
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| 10:30 pm | |
| 11:30 pm |
Who doesn’t love a show clouded in secrecy, especially one that takes place in an unused subway station?
May 11, 201812:00 am
$15 ADV
| 12:00 am | |
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Doors: 8:30 PM / 19+.
The potty-mouthed spoken word, performance artist Lydia Lunch returns to Toronto. Not for the faint of heart.
May 10, 20188:00 pm
$ 15.00 + Service Fees
| 9:00 pm | |
| 10:00 pm |
Alice Glass returns solo after her complicated split from her previous band, Crystal Castles. Her voice is worth the price of admission alone.
May 11, 20188:00 pm
$ 30.00 + Service Fees
| 7:00 pm | |
| 7:00 pm |
Keys N Krates are ripping up the dance party circuit, so if your feet are itching to groove, make your way over to the Danforth Music Hall for this one.
May 11, 20189:00 pm
$15.00 – $25.00
| 7:00 pm |
For nostalgic fans of Oasis and The Verve, this ones for you!
Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft
May 13, 20188:00 pm
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
$ 70.00 – $300.00 + Service Fees
| 7:00 pm | |
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Even if you can’t afford to attend these other shows, here’s a night a free music at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Drake 150 also has free music each night of the festival. Free Fun!
May 8, 20188:00 pm
FREE
| 8:00 pm | |
| 10:00 pm | |
| 11:10 pm | |
| 11:50 pm |
About the Author
Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist with a focus on travel, lifestyle, entertainment and hospitality. He has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He enjoys discovering delicious eats, tasting spirited treats, and being mesmerized by musical beats.
