The Musical Stage Company’s annual “Uncovered” concert series features re-imagined renditions of both Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles classics – Nov 14 to 17, 2023 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, November 14, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Music, Toronto

The Musical Stage Company‘s signature UNCOVERED concert event takes place November 14 to 17, 2023 for four performances only.  This year’s concert spotlights the music of two of the most influential bands of the past 50 years – Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles. This annual sell-out concert is developed and performed by some of Canada’s most […]

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Canada’s Rock of Fame’s 25th anniversary celebration includes more than a dozen inductees – Sept 28, 2023 (Toronto)

posted Friday, September 22, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Music, Toronto

If you spent the 1970/80s listening to radio, then you’ve most likely heard of most, if not all, of the inductees and performers at the first of two 25th anniversary Canada Rock of Fame events taking place in Toronto this year.  The first takes place September 28th at the recently refurbished Massey Hall, orchestrated by […]

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299 Queen Street West: The Much Music Documentary gets its premiere in Toronto – Sept 22, 2023

posted Sunday, September 17, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Music, Toronto

299 Queen Street West: The Much Music Documentary has its official premiere at Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe Street) in Toronto on Sept 22, 2023, after which it will have screenings at several other cities across the country, before landing on Crave TV. With unprecedented access to the MuchMusic archives, 299 Queen Street West tells the story […]

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Ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel (and Other Rock & Roll Stories) – Toronto screening Sept 10, 2023

posted Saturday, September 9, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Music, Toronto

The new Chip Baker film, “Ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel (and Other Rock & Roll Stories)”, directed by filmmaker Danny Garcia (“Nightclubbing,” “Sad Vacation”) made its American theatrical debut screening in New York City at Joe’s Pub on Tuesday, September 5th at 9:30pm. This documentary film explores the rich history, cultural significance and otherworldly occurrences […]

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TIFF’s Festival Street offers free movies, music, and much more

posted Friday, September 8, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Film, Music, Toronto

The excitement of the Toronto International Film Festival will once again filter out of the theatres and onto Festival Street (King Street West between Peter Street and University Avenue) and David Pecaut Square.  New and exciting activations will line King Street in addition to food vendors, photo opportunities, and the Festival Street Music Stage housing musical performances […]

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AGO fall programming includes Halloween events, film screenings, Art Bash fundraiser, and a Keith Haring-inspired art party

posted Wednesday, September 6, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Art Gallery, Music, Queer, Toronto

AGO Friday Nights return this fall with a line up of exciting talks, performances, screenings and art parties, celebrating new exhibitions, great art and artists. AGO Friday Night programming is free with General Admission, and is always free for Indigenous Peoples, AGO Members, Annual Pass holders and visitors aged 25 and under. 2023 FALL PUBLIC […]

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TIFF marks 40th anniversary of Talking Heads “Stop Making Sense” concert film with a 4K restoration IMAX live streamed screening and Q&A with band members – Sept 11, 2023

posted Friday, September 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Music, Toronto

The Toronto International Film Festival celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense with a special event screening on Monday, September 11, at Cineplex’s Scotiabank IMAX Theatre in Toronto. The special IMAX Live 40th anniversary event will include a screening of the film followed by a Q&A, which will be live-streamed from TIFF to select […]

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B52’s Cindy Wilson releases new solo album, Realms

posted Friday, August 25, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music

Cindy Wilson has always been on the forefront of music’s cutting-edge: As a founding member of The B-52’s, she was a pioneer of the New Wave sound that redefined music in the 1970s and ‘80s. Wilson is known for her distinctly melodic voice and her remarkable ability to deliver powerful emotions in her music. Her […]

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Joe Strummer Benefit Concert ‘Live at Acton Town Hall’ being released as double CD and gatefold sleeve clear vinyl

posted Friday, August 18, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music

Dark Horse Records reissues Joe Strummer’s iconic London benefit show for striking firefighters with the physical release of Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros: Live at Acton Town Hall on CD and special edition 2LP Clear vinyl. The show saw Strummer reunite on stage with Mick Jones of The Clash for the first time in almost two decades. As well as being the closest The Clash ever came to reuniting, […]

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Madonna brings her Celebration Tour to Toronto for two nights – Jan 11/12, 2024

posted Tuesday, August 15, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto

After a brief illness that had fans concerned for her well-being, it’s now been announced that most of the North America dates of Madonna’s Celebration Tour have been rescheduled, including two in Toronto (Jan 11/12, 2024), and will take place immediately following the originally announced UK and Europe dates. The Celebration Tour will officially kick off […]

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