Tag: live music review

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…

Live In Photos: Barns Courtney at the Opera House

British indie rocker, Barns Courtney played to a packed Opera House in Toronto on Oct. 10. Full of spirit and high energy, Barns and band worked through fan faves such as London Girls, Supernatural, and big hit closer, Fire. The…

Duran Duran at Scotiabank Arena

The New Romantic Kings Reign Supreme in their 45th Year. Hello, my name is Aron and I’m a Durannie. Back in 1983, when toxic machismo openly dominated all aspects of society and culture, being a chubby bespectacled suburban Jewish kid…

LIVE IN PHOTOS: MR. BUNGLE AND BATTLES

From high school hijinx band to avant-thrash supergroup. Mr. Bungle’s start began almost 40 years ago. While lead singer, Mike Patton went on to famously front Faith No More, he never remained anchored to one single music project. Describing his…

One Hot Night With Sting at Bud Stage

Sting’s love affair with Toronto burns hot 45 years later. Mononym pushed aside briefly, Gordon Sumner and his old band, The Police made their first Canadian and Torontonian appearance way back in November 1978 at the Horseshoe Tavern. Thirteen more…

The National and Patti Smith at Bud Stage

The Punk Queen joins the Indie Kings on tour.     Miles away, literally and figuratively from where The National‘s relationship with Toronto started at the Horseshoe Tavern back in 2005, the Cincinnati band of dad rockers packed in thousands…

Live in Photos: Sylvan Esso and DEHD in Toronto

North Carolina’s electronic pop duo arrive at History in Toronto. In support of their latest album, No Rules Sandy, vocalist Amelia Meath and instrumentalist Nick Sanborn have hit the road for a North American tour. The couple has been recording…

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Massey Hall

The King of Americana returns to The Ryman North Touring in support of his ninth studio album, Weathervanes, Jason Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit made a stop at Massey Hall. Jason Isbell was one of many artists ADDICTED…