On Tuesday, July 23, Montrealer’s were transported back to the 1980s at the Totally Tubular Festival, held at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. The event featured an extraordinary lineup of iconic bands. Despite the short sets from the eight bands, the crowd sang along passionately to the hits, making it a fun and nostalgic experience.
Ministry Unleashes Industrial Metal Fury
Venue: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton AB
Date: March 6, 2024
Entering Midway Music Hall, anticipation buzzed like a live wire in the air. The crowd, a mix of seasoned metalheads and new converts to the genre, knew they were in for a night of relentless sonic assault. Ministry, the legendary pioneers of industrial metal, was about to take the stage, and the energy was palpable.
Electrifying Synth-Pop: Depeche Mode’s Toronto Triumph at Scotiabank Arena
Depeche Mode’s electrifying performance at the Scotiabank Arena
Sting’s Toronto Concert at Budweiser Stage: A Timeless Musical Journey
Sting’s recent performance at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage was an unforgettable musical journey. On a hot and humid summer evening, the legendary artist took the stage, treating the audience to a setlist that spanned his illustrious career.
Back to the ’80s: Culture Club, Berlin, and Howard Jones Rock the Night Away
On a balmy Toronto summer night, music enthusiasts from all walks of life gathered at the Budweiser Stage for a nostalgic journey back to the ’80s. The stage was set, and the atmosphere was electric, as three iconic bands – Berlin, Howard Jones, and Culture Club – took the stage to deliver a night of unforgettable performances.
Tears for Fears: A Timeless Display of Musical Brilliance
As I walked into the packed venue, the air was buzzing with anticipation, eager to witness one of the greatest bands of the 80s take the Budweiser Stage. Tears for Fears, known for their chart-topping hits and emotionally charged anthems, proved why they continue to be revered as one of the best bands of their era.
Recipients announced at the 7th Canadian Live Music Industry Awards show
AWARDS INCLUDE BEST TEAMWORK AT A VENUE, AGENT OF THE YEAR, FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, INDUSTRY IMPACT, AND MORE.
ABC in concert at El Mocambo
No matter how much time moves on, the 80s refuse to die.
As I arrived for ABC’s concert at El Mocambo, the last time they visited Toronto was in 2009 when they played Pride, I saw two punk twentysomethings hanging out on the corner of College and Spadina. Siouxsie and the Banshees aren’t on the bill, I wanted to tell them. I should have just embraced them for looking so 80s.
