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.
We got Wrecked by the Headstones at CJAY 92’s Halloween Howler!
A dark and wet Saturday created the perfect backdrop for CJAY 92’s Halloween Howler at the Grey Eagle Report & Casino in Calgary. On the ticket were a trio of Canadian heavy hitters: One Bad Son, Big Wreck, and the Headstones.
Big Wreck celebrating 20 Years of In Loving Memory Of with a Tour
When it comes to Canadian rock and roll one band has always been at the top of my list and that’s Big Wreck. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since Ian and the boys first hit my eardrums with epic anthems like “The Oaf”, “That Song” and “Blown Wide Open”. The songs appeared on the the group’s debut album In Loving Memory of…, the album turned 20 years old in 2017 and what better way to celebrate than a North American Tour!
Johnny Reid Announces Revival National Tour
Chart-topping, multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter Johnny Reid announced today that he will embark on the 2018 “Revival” National Tour. The extensive outing of 44 dates will kick off on February 26th at the Mary Winspear Theatre in Sidney, BC and includes two-night stands in Sidney, Regina, SK, Edmonton, AB, Saskatoon, SK, Thunder Bay, ON, Toronto, ON and Moncton, NB. The JUNO and CCMA Award-winning artist will headline multiple venues across the country in support of his soulful new album “Revival” available everywhere now via Universal Music Canada.
She Come Like Thunder: Lee Aaron at the Brass Monkey
Lee Aaron rocked the Monkey on October 27th and was fully the Lee Aaron I remember from the ’80s. She seems to have ditched the pop-diva thing she was trying to pull off in the mid to late ’90s and moved back to her roots. It was great to see.
Exclusive: Adam Gregory – Dirt Road Therapy
Exclusive to Sound Check Entertainment, award-winning country singer Adam Gregory is happy to debut the music video to “Dirt Road Therapy”!
Barney Bentall Still Gives us Something to Live For
Barney Bentall recently played the Azrieli Studio as part of the NAC Presents program, an initiative aimed at bringing Canadian talent, emerging or established, to the national stage. Donning his harmonica, guitar and hat, he was joined by two talented musicians, Eric Reed on mandolin/guitar and Anne Lindsay on violin.
George Canyon Acoustic Set @ Algonquin Commons Theatre
Algonquin Commons Theatre played host to an intimate acoustic set with George Canyon and Rory Gardiner. The theatre was pretty full considering the Monday night show paired with the wild day of weather, and those who were in attendance were excited to be there.
Funky Grooves with The Julian Taylor Band
Beautifully blended soulful blues, rhythmic R&B, modern rock riffs and rootsy folk make the Toronto based, Julian Taylor Band (JTB) experience something worth putting your busy life on hold for; even if it is just for a few moments.
A night of tributes at the NAC with The Wooden Sky
The Wooden Sky might hail from Toronto but there is no love lost for Ottawa. The four piece indie folk band speaks fondly of the city and plays here often.
