Delta Will Releases Transcendental Visits at The Piston
Date of show: March 7, 2013 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Coming down from space to share his new album Transcendental Visits with us was Delta Will. With the help of Charles Tilden, this “interstellar...
View ArticleHalf Moon Run Captivates a Sold-Out Horseshoe Tavern
Date of show: March 8, 2013 You could feel the anticipation for Half Moon Run to take the stage at the Horseshoe Tavern. While the band had been touring the world for much of 2012 to support the...
View ArticleCMW Preview: The 13th Annual Independent Music Awards
As part of Canadian Music Week, the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards (also known as The Indies) will take place at the Kool Haus on March 22, 2013. This marks the first time the event has changed...
View ArticleCMW Preview: The Strain (Interview)
In January, I was able to sit down with The Strain before they played Nu Music Nite at the Horseshoe Tavern. It was their first time playing the Horseshoe, though the band has played in Toronto a few...
View ArticleCMW Preview: Acres of Lions (Interview)
I had the pleasure of chatting with Dan Ball of Acres of Lions back in December. Acres of Lions had just finished playing their set at Audio Blood’s 4th anniversary and holiday party at Sneaky Dee’s....
View ArticleCMW Preview: Audio Blood Showcase
Chiara recommends the Audio Blood Showcase: Thursday March 21 @ The Dakota Tavern A lesson I’ve quickly learned when creating my festival schedule is this: When in doubt, check out what Audio Blood has...
View ArticleCMW Preview: The Matinée
Chiara recommends The Matinée Friday March 22 – 12am at The Supermarket The Agency Group showcase w/ Folly & The Hunter (8pm), Fine Times (9pm), White Ash Falls (10pm), Sam Cash and the Romantic...
View ArticleCMW Preview: Elephant Stone
Chiara recommends Elephant Stone Thursday March 21 – 10:30pm at The Garrison w/ Harvest Breed (8:30pm), Folly & The Hunter (9:30pm), Brad Fillatre (11:30pm), Noel Johnson (12:30am) Montreal’s...
View ArticleCMW Preview: Beams
Catherine recommends Beams Saturday March 23 – 9pm at The Silver Dollar w/ The Two Times (8pm), The Unquiet Dead (10pm), Meanwood (11pm), X-Ray Eyeballs (12am), Jesuslesfilles (1am), B-17 (2am), The...
View ArticleCanadian Music Week 2013 is Here!
Canadian Music Week has arrived. As usual, we’ll be focusing on the music side (Canadian Music Fest) and we’re excited to check out all the awesome music happening in the city this week! You can find...
View ArticleWin Tickets to Josh Ritter at The Danforth Music Hall + Vinyl
Josh Ritter, who performs with The Royal City Band, is truly a great songwriter. On March 5, 2013, Ritter put out The Beast In Its Tracks, an album that has been called a breakup album, as it was...
View ArticleCMW Night 1: An Early show at The Dakota Tavern and The Indie Machine Showcase
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Trent Severn – 8pm @ The Dakota Tavern I started off my CMW with Trent Severn. Starting off with “Snowy Soul,” I was instantly impressed with the harmonies of Dayna Manning...
View ArticleCMW Night 2: Stars at The Danforth Music Hall, Apparat Organ Quartet & More
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Yukon Blonde – 8pm @ The Danforth Music Hall Vancouver’s Yukon Blonde opened the night. Situated in the midst of a mass of synths and cords set up for the headliners, Jeffrey...
View ArticleCMW Night 3: The Great Hall, Horseshoe Tavern & More
Thursday, March 21, 2013 Hunger Hush – 7pm @ The Central Getting an early start to the night was Calgary’s Hunger Hush. A younger band comprised of Steve Wirzba (vocals, guitar), Alastair Pollock...
View ArticleCMW Night 3: The Balconies, Rah Rah and Two Hours Traffic at Lee’s Palace & More
Thursday, March 21, 2013 Robyn Dell’Unto – 8pm @ Annex Wreckroom Robyn Dell’Unto kicked things off at the Annex Wreckroom. Unfortunately, because it was so early, she didn’t draw in much of a crowd....
View ArticleCMW Day/Night 4: Light Organ Records at The Supermarket, Music PEI at El...
Friday, March 22, 2013 Aidan Knight & the Friendly Friends – 1:30pm @ Church of the Holy Trinity The weight of the week starting to take its hold on me, I rallied to make it downtown in time for...
View ArticleCMW: The Indies
For the first time in its 13 years, The Independent Music Awards (a.k.a. The Indies) took place at the Kool Haus on March 22, 2013. While generally the evening is full of short sets, this evening was a...
View ArticleCMW Day/Night 5: Boats, Fine Times, Mac DeMarco & More
Saturday, March 23, 2013 Mac DeMarco – 3pm @ Sonic Boom Records Meeting up at Sonic Boom, we made it in time to check out much buzzed about Mac DeMarco. Mentioning that they had rolled out of bed just...
View Article(Unofficial) CMW Day 5: Harper’s Faves presented by Grayowl Point and buying...
Along with local blog Grayowl Point, we had the opportunity to co-sponsor an unofficial CMW party put on by Vancouver’s beekeeper. Toronto’s Hue were nice enough to open up their pretty amazing Spadina...
View ArticleCMW Night 5: BADBADNOTGOOD, Shout Out Out Out Out & More
Saturday, March 23, 2013 No Sinner – 9:20 @ Horseshoe Tavern No Sinner is a Vancouver-based blues rock band fronted by Colleen Rennison. Rennison is full of energy and her whiskey-soaked vocals were...
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