Tag: live music review

Eagles Say A Long Goodbye To Toronto

The Long Goodbye Tour made Toronto its penultimate North American stop. Of the 45 million households that owned a copy of Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), I grew up in one. This was the only album of its time that I…

Porno For Pyros Say Farewell To Toronto

Formed in 1992 from the ashes of Jane’s Addiction, Porno For Pyros featured former members, singer Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins. Joined by guitarist Peter DiStefano, and bassist Martyn LeNoble, the LA quartet rose up the charts via the…

Hotel Mira play Hamilton’s Bridgeworks

This Valentine’s Day weekend, Hamilton’s Rexford Drive opened up an exciting, energy-filled night at the north-end venue Bridgeworks. The band made sure to get the room moving and dancing early with their light indie rock tunes. As more people rolled…

LIVE IN PHOTOS: Tim Baker at TD Music Hall

St. John’s singer-songwriter continues to shine on his solo Canadian tour. Well-established past his time in Hey Rosetta!, Tim Baker continues to show why he’s not just one of Canada’s best songwriters right now, but a consummate performer. Easily enthralling…

LIVE IN PHOTOS: Silverstein at the Opera House

Burlington’s post-hardcore heroes launch their latest tour in Toronto. In commemoration of their landmark 2013 album, This Is How The Wind Shifts, Silverstein opened the first of 18 shows on their North American tour at Toronto’s Opera House. In support,…

GWAR returns to Toronto

Heavy metal band GWAR took over Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre on Monday, October 16th. The band and their openers made sure to fill the whole venue, not only with people but covered it in blood as well. First up was…

Nick Cave Solo in North America at Massey Hall

A heavy and beautiful show graces the stage of Massey Hall Despite the vibe and appearance of the darkest man in show business, Nick Cave‘s stop on his solo(ish) tour at Massey Hall was surprisingly full of laughter. Long dark…