Alvvays and Snail Mail at the Danforth Music Hall
Photos by Neil Van An artist selling out a venue is no small feat. For music lovers today, there are a hundred ways to spend time and money. The easy route is at the tip…
Photos by Neil Van An artist selling out a venue is no small feat. For music lovers today, there are a hundred ways to spend time and money. The easy route is at the tip…
There is something haunting about Charlotte Cardin’s music when experienced live. Perhaps it’s her voice, both aching and spirited, or maybe it’s her charm as a performer. Regardless, the Montreal singer’s show last Friday night…
By the time headliners, the John Butler Trio came to the stage, the Danforth Music Hall was packed to capacity. The Australian group has slowly built a solid following and can sell-out venues despite limited…
Dream Serenade is a uniquely Canadian benefit concert experience. Chock-full of high calibre artists and performances, it retains the humble intimacy of a small local fundraiser. This year, due to the renovation efforts at Massey…
Photos by Sue Sadzak On the surface, pairing pop-rockers Imagine Dragons with the fresh-faced Grace VanderWaal seems odd. However, all it took was one good look at the audience for it all to make perfect…
It seems there is no challenge, obstacle or dream too big for Todrick Hall. The 33 year old Texas native knows how to spin life into threads of gold and has built a devoted following…
Generally speaking, long-term success in the Canadian music scene means signing up for a lifetime of touring. This route builds a fan base and develops a live act, but it is not easy to sustain….
Photographs by Randall Vasquez “Give me a beat!” These four words are more than a call to action; for Janet Jackson, they are way of being. The 51 year old icon came to Toronto with…
Photos by Neil Van The bass was loud, it shook your bones. The drums rattled your ribcage. The guitars wailed and a duo of saxes punched through the beautiful noise. The band, Orleans Avenue came…