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LIGHTS Lets Subtleties Shine at Hometown Acoustic Show

May 15th, 2013

Just days after her MuchMusic Office Session and an acoustic appearance on New.Music.Live., LIGHTS took the stage at Toronto’s historic Winter Garden Theatre with another stripped-down performance worthy of such a beautiful venue. Armed only with her piano, two guitars and cellist/backup vocalist Kevin Fox, the Toronto songwriter played nearly all of the songs from [...]

Tags: lights
Posted in Blog, Concerts & Events | Posted by Dan Carruthers

Submit Your Audition For Honey Jam

May 6th, 2013

Ladies, think you have what it takes to be a star? Honey Jam‘s national artist search is on – and they’re looking for female artists from across Canada (in all genres of music) for their 2013 summer showcase! Live auditions take place June 9 in Toronto, but out-of-town submissions will be accepted until May 15. [...]

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Posted in Blog | Posted by Dan Carruthers

Olly Murs’ Charm Elicits Screams, At Least One Bra From Toronto Fans

May 2nd, 2013

It didn’t take long for an overexcited fan at last night’s Olly Murs concert in Toronto to fling a bright yellow bra towards the stage, landing delicately close to the British breakout star’s loafers. It took even less time for his cheeky response: “I don’t think that’ll fit me.” Such was the scene at the [...]

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Posted in Concert Reviews | Posted by Dan Carruthers

Check Out These Photos From the 2013 Junos!

April 23rd, 2013

We’re STILL recovering from an amazing weekend in Regina at the 2013 Juno Awards! From Michael Buble’s hilarious job of hosting to Carly Rae Jepsen and Metric cleaning up with three awards each – plus the incredible performances from Marianas Trench, Billy Talent and more! If you weren’t there with us, we’ve got you covered! [...]

Tags: billy talent, Carly Rae Jepsen, Juno Awards, metric, Michael Buble, Regina, Serena Ryder
Posted in Juno | Posted by Dan Carruthers

Regina Gets Loud for Juno Fan Fare

April 21st, 2013

Fans of Canadian music were all smiles Saturday at the Cornwall Centre in Regina as they were treated to autograph sessions with some of our country’s brightest young stars. Hundreds arrived early to get up close and personal with JUNO nominees Marianas Trench, Anjulie and Dragonette (among others) at JUNO Fan Fare – hosted by [...]

Tags: Juno Awards, Regina
Posted in Blog, Juno | Posted by Dan Carruthers

Toronto Rains Love on Green Day

April 16th, 2013

Good things come to those who wait. And when the band you’re waiting on has been around for over two decades, it’s easy to forgive Green Day for a paltry two months. Originally scheduled to play Toronto in late-January, the group returned from hiatus and made a triumphant return to form with their show at [...]

Tags: concerts, green day, pictures
Posted in Blog, Concert Reviews, Concerts & Events, pics | Posted by Dan Carruthers

MBF Hits the Road After Epic Show

March 13th, 2012

Calgary’s Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is riding high after a massive hometown show that saw him take the stage with a live band of over 250 people. Held at the Jack Singer Concert Hall last week, Fitzgerald (aka “MBF”) thrilled a sold-out crowd of 1700, melding his acoustic singer-songwriter charm with a marching band, choir, drum [...]

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Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture, Concert Reviews | Posted by Dan Carruthers

We Got THAT MUCH CLOSER To LIGHTS

November 28th, 2011

We’re still buzzing over LIGHTS’ sold-out show at the Sound Academy in Toronto this past Friday night. The hometown hero had 2,500+ (her biggest headlining show to-date) in the palm of her hand, giving her faithful army a breathtaking show they’ll likely not soon forget. Our cameras were rolling on every sweaty, exhilarating moment – [...]

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Posted in Concert Reviews, Concerts & Events | Posted by Dan Carruthers

Mother Mother and Co. Prove “Pop” Is a Good Thing

September 21st, 2011

There was a moment that caught my attention between sets at Saturday night’s Mother Mother concert in Toronto. The Beatles’ Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da came on over the PA system and the spirited bunch in attendance enjoyed an impromptu sing-along. I do realize audience participation at a concert isn’t exactly a rarity, but if you were looking [...]

Tags: concerts, Mother Mother, Sweet Thing, Whale Tooth
Posted in Blog, Celebrities & Pop Culture, Concerts & Events | Posted by Dan Carruthers

Much Staff Picks: My First Time (with Coldplay)

September 19th, 2011

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Coldplay. It was July 31, 2008. A week earlier, I packed up my life in Calgary and flew to Toronto for a job here at MuchMusic. Over the course of seven days, I’d said goodbye to my closest friends and family, moved to a new city, hunted [...]

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Posted in Blog, Celebrities & Pop Culture, Concert Reviews, Concerts & Events, Just For Fun, MuchRadar, Reviews | Posted by Dan Carruthers