04 May 2019
Musician Spotlight Series: Tara Kannangara
By Kelly Bedard // Music
The Musician Spotlight Series shines a light on up-and-coming bands and solo acts creating heartfelt and original work across genres, giving them an opportunity to talk about their music, their …
15 November 2018
Exclusive Interview: Jazz Musician Bria Skonberg
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
Bria Skonberg is bringing us the musical future by delving into its past. It’s been a busy year for jazz trumpet player, composer, and singer Bria Skonberg. She got a …
19 June 2015
Shakespeare in Concert: Twelfth Night
By Kelly Bedard // Theatre (Toronto)
Cawrk Theatrical Productions is back with their first production in five years. Last seen directing and starring in the company’s My Theatre Award-nominated production of The Glass Menagerie, Cawrk founding …
03 November 2014
Global Cabaret 2014, Part 2
By Kelly Bedard // Music
The Global Cabaret Festival came to an end with a rousing late-night performance from the great Jackie Richardson. I celebrated the first seven shows on my agenda in Part 1. …
26 October 2014
Global Cabaret 2014, Part 1
By Kelly Bedard // Music
I’m halfway through the 7th (and final?) Global Cabaret Festival weekend down at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. Here are the highlights so far: UPDATE: Read Part 2 …
21 September 2013
Jaga Glassman, On the Rise
By Nick Christophers // Music
“The best way to predict the future is to create it!” Bold words from an artist determined on making waves in the music industry. Jaga Glassman was raised around jazz …
02 May 2013
Shannon Graham and the Storytellers
By Mike Strizic // Music
CD Release at Gallery 345, April 17 Resplendent in a purple pixie gown, Shannon Graham stands out from her band. They are clad in the trademark black suits of the …
23 April 2013
Shafton Thomas Group (STG) plays The Drake
By Mike Strizic // Music
One of the predominant challenges faced by modern jazz musicians is that of an alienated audience. How does one push boundaries in a genre famed for its esoteric complexity—a genre …
01 March 2013
Exclusive Interview: Mackenzie Longpre
By Lauren Webb // Music
In honour of tomorrow night’s return of Mack Longpre’s Large Ensemble to the Toronto stage, we’re re-posting our Exclusive Interview with the prolific drummer/up-and-coming composer from his album release back …
31 August 2012
Video of the Day: Drums
By Lauren Webb // Music
It’s been forever since we shared a Video of the Day so I thought I’d throw one your way; a My Music one, no less. You might not have heard …
29 August 2012
Concert Review: Omar Thomas Large Ensemble
By Mic Raygun // Music
Omar Thomas Large Ensemble took the stage at Berklee Performance Center on July 25th to a packed house. This was Thomas’s second concert at BPC with his 18 piece jazz …
04 December 2011
At the Global Cabaret
By Kelly Bedard // Music
The last weekend in October was one of the coolest weekends I’ve ever spent in my beloved Toronto. Downtown, in the heart of the ever-gorgeous Distillery District, sits the city’s …
01 October 2011
Seth MacFarlane: Music is Better Than Words
By Kelly Bedard // Music
If given the chance to meet just one celebrity in my life, it wouldn’t take long for me to come up with a remarkably short list of whom I would …
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