A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of talking to Lauren Alaina mere days before her Canadian debut as part of Dallas Smith’s Side Effects tour. Over the course of the interview Lauren opened up about personal struggles after American Idol as well as the tragic events of Route 91 Harvest Festival. This was one of my favourite interviews and easily one of the most personal interviews I’ve ever done.
Monster Spectacular Ready to Invade Ontario again in 2018!
Monster Spectacular, the ultimate sports and entertainment spectacle mixing racing, showmanship and the ultimate fan experience into one incredible, action packed live show, announced that it will roar into Kingston on Friday, June 8 and Ottawa on Saturday, June 9. Monster Spectacular will electrify the crowd with breathtaking stunts and the power of the world’s most popular monster trucks, including current World champion Overkill Evolution, Black Stallion, Bounty Hunter, Anger Management, the new truck Iron Outlaw and Canadian monster truck Train Wreck from Lions Head, Ont.
Grey Cup Festival – The Parties
We’ve told you about the incredible concert series slated for this year’s Grey Cup Festival in Ottawa but wait, there’s more. What’s a Grey Cup festival without parties? Well with 9 teams in the Canadian Football League from all across Canada it’s fitting that there’s a party for everyone.
Impact Wrestling slams down at Lansdowne Park for action packed week
Impact Wrestling is a Canadian professional wrestling promotion based in Toronto. Impact is viewed as the second-largest professional wrestling promotion in the United States after WWE. Catching a live Impact Wrestling event is sure to entertain everyone as it did last night in Ottawa. From bright lights to dramatic musical entrances and colorful costumes, the young and the young at heart were kept on the edge of their seats throughout the bouts.
30 Finalists Announced for inaugural season of The Launch
With production now wrapped on the inaugural season of THE LAUNCH, CTV has unveiled the first 30 artists selected to participate in the all-new, six-part musical series slated to premiere in mid-season. Introducing Canadians from across the country to THE LAUNCH‘s astonishing array of aspiring artists.
Silverstein delivers a sold out show at The Brass Monkey.
Even the first wintery chilly weather of the year didn’t stop the eager fans to line up behind The Brass Monkey doors to grab the last few remaining tickets at the door to see the Burlington post hardcore heavyweights Silverstein on Saturday night.
Love metal legends HIM bringing farewell tour to Toronto.
Finnish love metal legends HIM will be stopping at Rebel in Toronto next Monday, November 13th as a part of their North American farewell tour.
The band announced earlier this year they will be calling it quits after 26 years.
“At the end of 2017 we will be released into the wild,” said bassist Mige. “Before this event of great transformation we would love to offer you one last chance to experience our live performances in His Majesty’s service. It shall not be a weepfest but a celebration of love metal in all its lovecraftian glory! See you there!”
His Infernal Majesty AKA HIM was formed in Helsinki, Finland in 1991 by front man Ville Valo and bassist Mikko “Mige” Paananen. Guitarist Mikko “Linde” Lindstrom soon joined as well as the drummer Mika “Gas Lipstick” Karppinen a few years later. Their debut album Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666 was released in 1997, and gained huge popularity in Finland with one of its biggest singles, the Chris Isaak cover Wicked Game.
The 2000 album Razorblade Romance launched HIM into the top of the charts in Finland and Germany, and eventually 2005 album Dark Light which reached the charts in fifteen countries.
HIM found its way to the North America audiences when Jackass alumn Bam Margera discovered the band and became good friends with frontman Valo. Margera ended up directing three of the band’s music videos, including Buried Alive By Love starring Juliette Lewis.
Countless live shows and eight studio albums later, the band is saying their goodbyes to there fans with an extensive tour. The North American tour finishes on November 17th in New York City, and continues to Europe, with one last show on New Years Eve at their home stage at Tavastia in Helsinki.
Tickets to HIM’s Toronto show with special guests CKY and 3TEETH are still available Ticketmaster.
Two For The Show as Trooper and April Wine bring rock for final night of Grey Cup Festival
The 2017 Grey Cup Festival will come to an explosive end that will have you “Raisin’ A Little Hell” and you’ll definitely be “Here for a Good Time” on the final night that will have you saying “OoWhatANight” when it’s all over because Canadian rock icons Trooper and April Wine will bring the party to a close on November 25 at TD Place.
Sloan leads Alternative lineup for Grey Cup Festival night 2
As Grey Cup weekend gets closer and closer every day, just over 18 days for those who are actually counting down, here’s a preview of the 105th Grey Cup Festival’s Alternative Night (November 24) which will be lead by Toronto-based rock quartet Sloan.
Jess Moskaluke to kick off 2017 Grey Cup Festival with Country Night
As we roll into November most of the leaves on the trees may have fallen, the weather may be getting colder but the action on the football fields across Canada is getting hotter than ever with all roads leading to the Grey Cup in Ottawa on November 26…but first we’ll need to party at the Grey Cup Festival and who better than to kick off the party than JUNO Award winner Jess Moskaluke.
