Archive for June, 2012
Worth a Listen…New Avett Brothers
We knew it was coming, but we couldn’t be more excited now that it’s been made official. Yesterday, The Avett Brothers announced the release of their sixth studio album, The Carptenter. Although it’s not set for release until September 11, they have unveiled the first single off the album entitled “Live and Die”. The band is in heavy tour…
As Toronto Jazz Fest regulars, Snarky Puppy’s instrumental fusion is a welcome tradition, and we’re looking forward to some great sets this week from Texas-based collective. The group which sometimes includes up to 30 musicians, is led by bassist and producer Michael League, who leads his crew on an impressive jazz odyssey. They will be at…
Toronto Jazz Festival continues with loads of great acts to catch all week. Outside of the festival there are some exciting shows too, including a highly anticipated set from LA collective Orgone. Don’t forget to check out our personal schedule for Jazz Fest in Toronto, there is tons of great music across the cities favorite…
We’re left feeling very excited this week with the launch of the London Blues Fest. This year’s bill looks stacked, and includes the likes of The Robert Cray Band, Nick Lowe, Van Morrison and Charles Bradley this week. If blues isn’t your thing (which is weird), don’t miss Real Estate at the Electric Ballroom on…
Take the momentum you built during NXNE weekend and run with it, because the Toronto Jazz Fest is about to descend upon the city. Although your best bet is usually to roam from venue to venue and catch as many artists as possible, we have put together a list of shows we recommend hitting, from favorites like Snarky…
Straight from the UK, Michael Kiwakuna impressed a packed house at the Phoenix on Tuesday with his soul singing, song writing, and out of this world backing band. Kiwanuka’s use of both acoustic and electric guitar added to the evenings varied sound, and his backup guitar, bass and dual percussion kept the audience grooving through the…
After a 12-year hiatus, we are more than happy to welcome back the Beachwood Sparks. Their comeback album The Tarnished Gold makes its mark, unlike so many other albums produced in the same vain. Unlike many before, The Tarnished Gold is a gem among a rarity of solid comeback albums. Known for their kaleidoscopic and psychedelic pop tunes,…
Words & Photos by Dave Borins. Check out his next show June 29 at The Horseshoe. Generally speaking, major city music festivals like NXNE, CMJ, CMF, SXSW are a shit show! I mean this in the best and worst possible way. People complain about trying to choose between 12 stages at Bonnaroo? Try 50 stages, +…
Toronto-natives Azari & III start the week off in the city, while we’re also graced with a 3-night stint from Cold Specks at Hoxton Hall and an iconic and rare performance from Sun Araw & M. Geddes Meet the Congos collaboration. Monday, June 18 – Azari & III @ 100 Club Tuesday, June 19 –…
The beat goes on in Toronto this week, and although you may be exhausted from running around through NXNE weekend, we have a ton of great shows on the horizon. Toronto’s Jazz Festival will kick off on Friday, and the Beach Boys and Foster the People should keep us grooving until then. Tuesday, June 19 – The…
