Photos by Angelo Marchini. The lights go down and Idina appears onstage with two drumsticks crossed above her head, starting the intro to Queen of Swords. It feels like the entire audience is on first…
It was a perfect day for Pitchfork. The sun peaked out from time to time, and the temperature was almost chilly compared to average Chicago summer days. The lovely weather seemed to boost the crowd’s…
Canada Day Block Party at Waldorf Hotel
July 16, 2017
We continue the #Canada150 celebrations in Vancouver at the Canada Day Block Party at Waldorf Hotel featuring acts like Cyril Hahn, Walter TV, Mat The Alien, Peach Pit, Little Destroyer, Slow Jam, Sundays, Michael Red, Wmnstudies,…
Gorillaz with Vince Staples at the Air Canada Centre
July 16, 2017
Photos by Randall Vasquez. The legendary Gorillaz made their return to Toronto for the first time in TEN YEARS – seriously 10 years. Let me tell you, was it ever epic. I really wasn’t sure…
Dreams Music Festival 2017 Day 2
July 13, 2017
With an impressive day one, I was overjoyed with anticipation for what the second day of Digital Dreams would bring. The interesting turn of events of day one had only made me more excited for…
Bob Dylan and His Band at the Air Canada Centre
July 12, 2017
Wearing a white jacket and sporting the same mop of curly hair from his early days, Dylan graced the ACC stage like a ghost of himself last Wednesday night – only this time he was…
Violent Femmes at Massey Hall
July 11, 2017
Photos by Dawn Hamilton The Violent Femmes are loads of fun. They know what they’re best at and they stick to it. Punchy, bouncy three minute songs which they perform with veteran expertise and gusto….
Photos by Cole Leuthel Alex G, now known as (Sandy) Alex G played an abstract gig at the Velvet Underground with openers Cende and Japanese Breakfast. Cende’s set was a good way to open the…
The Maccabees at Alexandra Palace: End of an Era
July 7, 2017
Photos by Janine Van Oostrom Review by Lindsay Dorcas The Maccabees played one of their last shows on June 29th in London at Alexandra Palace. After fourteen years as a band, they had decided that…