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NUANCE Progressive/Art Rock Festival and Showcases05.06.09

This years Nuance event at the Black Swan was … well another showcase of Toronto’s best kept musical secrets live on stage! The bands at this years celebration was none other then CounterPoint (my personal favorite), Half past 4 and Wilton Said.
Once again, a lot of praise has to be given to the man [...]



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The Shmenge Brothers04.19.09

The Schmenge Brothers, like many of the Canadians of the day, were a happy bunch that didn’t mind making fun of themselves in front of the world. We could all relate to these overly happy go lucky guys. When ever watching these guys on SCTV, they made me feel like I was in the show [...]



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Simon and Garfunkle back on the road04.10.09

Simon and Garfunkel are back out on the road again after all these years. They have dates booked for Australia and New Zealand, but I’m sure their have to look for America in the near distant future, lucky buggards. If you love their music and they are going to be playing anywhere within 500 miles [...]



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Bare Naked Ladies-less03.15.09

As you may or may not know, Steven Page, one of the founders of the Bare Naked Ladies has now left the band to pursue a solo career. The crazy boy band from Scarborough Ontario is saying good bye to one of the masterminds behind their great success for the past 20 years!

I for one, [...]



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Ever hear of Roxy Music01.13.09

This is one of the best of the British Progressive Rock band that brings back the best from my memories of the 1980’s music scene. The band had everything going for it. Great vocals, musicians and most importantly the music itself!

When ever I hear any of their fantastic compositions, I love all the memorable moments [...]



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