Alan Doyle has come a long way from his roots in Petty Harbour, playing in bars on Water Street in St Johns, Newfoundland. Most of us first saw Alan as a member of popular Celtic Rock band Great Big Sea where he played for 20 years before they called it a day. He transitioned from Great Big Sea to his own solo career and now tours with his band The Beautiful Beautiful Band.

Cinematic Rock band Starset on their Horizons US Tour 2021 put on an amazing show for the hometown crowd who welcomed them back to Columbus, Ohio by filling up the Express Live! on Friday night. Metalcore band The Word Alive provided opening support. All images by O’Rock Photos.

Genesis The Last Domino?

The band has arrived in Toronto

Great Production Seats Just Released!!

NOVEMBER 25 & 26, 2021 – SCOTIABANK ARENA

Tickets on sale now!

2021 North American Tour Performing to Rave Reviews…

“Genesis launch North American Tour with triumphant opening night”

-Jim Ryan, Forbes

“Genesis resonates on final tour with decades of songs, spectacular visuals”

-Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today

“No rock band brings a light/slide show more suited to the spectacle of arena performance”

-Ryan Reed, Ultimate Classic Rock

Toronto, ON – November 24, 2021 – Great production seats have just been released for The Last Domino? tour stop in Toronto on November 25 & 26, 2021 at Scotiabank Arena. Garnering rave reviews everywhere, The Last Domino? North American Tour 2021 marks the first time Genesis has performed across the Atlantic since 2007’s Turn It On Again: The Tour which went on to be one of the biggest grossing tours of that year playing sold out arenas and stadiums around the world.

One of the most successful and legendary rock bands of all-time, Genesis has sold more than 100 million albums with numerous top 20 hits including “Invisible Touch,” “In Too Deep,” and “Turn It On Again,” while also being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

To purchase tickets, VIP packages and for complete tour information, please visit www.genesis-music.com.

Genesis The Last Domino? North American Tour 2021 is promoted by EMC Presents by arrangement with Solo and Tony Smith Personal Management.

About EMC Presents

EMC Presents is a partnership between CTS Eventim, one of the leading international providers of ticketing services and live entertainment, and award-winning tour promoter and producer Michael Cohl, creating one of the strongest global networks of promoters and venues. The partnership provides a comprehensive worldwide live entertainment platform, creating extraordinary shows and experiences, from concept creation to production and promotion.

www.genesis-music.com

Instagram – Facebook – YouTube – Twitter

NOMINATED FOR FIVE 2021 CCMA AWARDS SMITH IS SET TO DEBUT HIS BRAND-NEW SINGLE “HIDE FROM A BROKEN HEART” WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ON THE CCMA AWARDS NOVEMBER 29

2022 Canadian Tour Set To Kick Off May 24 With James Barker Band & Special Guest Meghan Patrick Plus Shawn Austin, JoJo Mason, Kelly Prescott & Manny Blu

Tickets On Sale Friday, November 26

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 10AM

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT
www.livenation.com 
Tickets (incl. HST) $45-$85  (plus service charges)
All Ages / Reserved Seating

“I’m opening doors for you –walk through them.” -Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Blue Rodeo’s first album, Outskirts came out 34 years ago, longer ago than most bands ever see. They are not only still playing together, but actually getting ready for a brand new release, Many A Mile, which will be available to you on December 3^rd. A band of the stature of Blue Rodeo could just go out there and play the hits and people would be happy, but last night at Leon’s Centre, they unveiled a handful of new songs, possibly future hits.

Being the first concert at Leon’s Centre since February of 2020, people are starved for live music and they came out last night, and were not disappointed. The concert started out with a couple of well known hits, Trust Yourself and Diamond Mine to get things rolling.

Blue Rodeo, Leon’s Centre, Kingston. November 6, 2021. Photo: Ron Pettitt

They sprinkled in a selection of the new tunes like Ride Your Bike, I Owe It To Myself, When You Were Wild and I think About You. Jim Cuddy jokingly commented about people not wanting to hear new music but added “new songs have to start somewhere”. Blue Rodeo still have things to say, and that’s a good thing.

One of the highlights for me was a moment about halfway through when the band left Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor onstage to do an acoustic version of Bad Timing. It was great to have a more intimate moment with them and Jim can still hit those high notes as well as he ever did.

When the rest of the band returned, we heard a great version of The Railroad where Colin Cripps traded licks with the mandolin of Jimmy Bowskill who currently plays with The Sheepdogs but pops up in many other places when called upon. If it has strings on it, it’s likely Jimmy can play it. Colin Cripps is quite possibly one of Canada’s best guitar players and I thought he played a stellar show last night, treating the audience to some world class guitar solos.

Blue Rodeo, Leon’s Centre, Kingston. November 6, 2021. Photo: Ron Pettitt

Jim Cuddy has a voice that for most Canadians is instantly recognizable. He has given us some great performances such as the song Try, which was in the encore along with You’re Everywhere and Lost Together. Try was Blue Rodeo’s introduction to most people and even today stands as a crowd favourite as was evident last week. Cuddy’s vocal range was amazing and last night’s performance by the whole band was amazing. Maybe they are as excited to play as we are to listen. As I drove home from the show, I thought about the evening and I was moved. I had just witnessed a great moment in Canadian music, Blue Rodeo remains one of the best. Great to be back.

If you haven’t seen the show yet, you still have time with stops coming up in Peterborough, Barrie and Niagara Falls. Check out Blue Rodeo’s website for more information.

Special Charity Concert Announcement

THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS AT MASSEY HALL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021

Concert in support of CAMH Gifts of Light
Tickets on sale NOW

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LiveNation.com
Tickets (incl. HST) $37.50 – $97.50 (plus service charges)
All Ages / Reserved Seating

THE GLORIOUS SONS

NEW YEARS EVE

December 31st, 2021 at 8:50pm

Deck the ‘Small Halls’ with festive live music this holiday season

November 4, OTTAWA — Ontario Festival of Small Halls organizers today announced that they will be welcoming music fans back to beloved rural venues across Eastern Ontario this holiday season to share the joy of big music in little, festive places.