Alvvays and Snail Mail at the Danforth Music Hall
December 19, 2018
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…
Charlotte Cardin and Chris LaRocca at the Danforth Music Hall
December 14, 2018
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…
John Butler Trio and Jon Bryant at the Danforth Music Hall
December 4, 2018
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…
5th Annual Dream Serenade at Roy Thompson Hall
November 30, 2018
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…
Todrick Hall at the Opera House
April 28, 2018
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…
Hey Rosetta! at the Phoenix Concert Theatre
December 29, 2017
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….
Janet Jackson at the Air Canada Centre
November 9, 2017
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…