The 2018 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards in Vancouver honours past, present and future of Canadian music in concert under the sails

Gord Downie received multiple posthumous honours and standing ovation  First time nominees took home more than half the evening’s 36 awards  Special awards given to industry veterans Denise Donlon (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and Gary Slaight (Humanitarian Award); rockstars Arcade Fire received International Achievement Award  Jim Cuddy presented with MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award

Canadian Music Week 2015 – Friday Night with The Dead South

It was a very red hued evening for Canadian Music Week fans at the Smiling Buddah for The Dead South. Dark and mood setting. The four piece from Saskatchewan, came dressed to kill. And kill it, they did. The audience changed when they started to play. They quieted down and moved forward. They danced and they hooted.

CMW 2015 – Who’s On My List

CMW 2015 starts tomorrow and if you haven’t nailed down your schedule yet let me propose the following options or additions.

2015 Juno All Star Extravaganza

We were invited to attend the eOne/Gibson All Star 2015 JUNO EXTRAVAGANZA last night in Hamilton. Thanks to eOne and Gibson for the invite. Photos are in order of performance.