Category Archives: Rock, Alternative & Punk

Kingston, Ontario’s Glorious Sons blazed through an amazing set at The Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio last night on their “A War On Everything Tour.”

Canada’s most celebrated musicians and songwriters Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings announced today a cross-Canada reunion tour entitled, Together Again, Live In Concert. Bachman and Cumming return to the stage for this reunion tour for the first time in more than a decade. Together Again, Live In Concert will celebrate the music of The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and Burton Cummings. The tour will kick off on June 11th in Windsor and conclude on July 29th in Montreal, with a stop in Kemptville, Ontario on July 24th! Tickets on sale now at http://www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com

The Beaches brought their four-woman alternative rock band to the Bronson Centre Wednesday, and played a diverse array of tunes in a highly polished set.

Celebrating its 12 Year Anniversary, The Lucknow and District Kinsmen have released the lineup for Lucknow’s Music in the Fields 2020. The three day music festival includes performances on multiple stages, camping, games, daytime events and food & craft beverage vendors. The event takes place August 27-29 at Graceland Festival Grounds in Lucknow, Ontario. 100% of all profits are donated to charity.

Dropkick Murphys & Rancid
Announce Co-Headlining “Boston To Berkeley II” U.S. Tour Dates May 3 – 24

With Special Guests Gerry Cinnamon (On Select Dates) & Jesse Ahern

Additional May Festival Appearances For Dropkick Murphys & Rancid Include:
Epicenter (May 3), Welcome To Rockville (May 8), Sonic Temple (May 17)

Co-hosted by CBC Music’s Amanda Parris, the evening will feature live performances by nominees Half Moon Run, Hunter Brothers, Irish Mythen with Catherine MacLellan and Miranda Mulholland, Riit and  2019/2020 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class artist, Aiza

Guests will be treated to the JUNO Culinary Experience supported by the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification Canada

Alexandra Stréliski, Ali Gatie, City and Colour, iskwē, Meghan Patrick and The Dead South announced as performers for The 2020 JUNO Awards Broadcast, live on CBC

Canadian icon Anne Murray to induct Jann Arden into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

 Tickets to the 49^th annual JUNO Awards on March 15 are available online at ticketmaster.ca

Fallsview Casino Resort is excited to announce a sizzling spring lineup at the brand new state-of-the-art Entertainment Centre. From Kesha to REO Speedwagon, the hottest entertainment is coming to Niagara.

The much anticipated lineup for the 2020 edition of RBC Bluesfest arrived just after midnight this morning. Major additions include Alanis Morrisette, Blink-182, Billy Talent, Boyz II Men, Garbage, Blue Rodeo, Travis Tritt and more!

Steve Miller’s 2019 was one for the record books – he released a second volume boxset of his collected vinyl, opened his vaults for the first time ever, releasing the acclaimed Welcome to the Vault Boxset, performed live in over 50 cities, played “Fly Like an Eagle” with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, did two nights at Jazz at Lincoln Center performing “Cannonball Adderley and the Blues,” and more. Now in 2020, the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer who is also now confirmed to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June, is showing no signs of slowing down and is ready to hit the road again this summer for an amazing evening of original American music with special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives plus the comedy and music of Gary Mule Deer.