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“Toronto for Haiti” Benefit Concert raises 60,000 dollars for UNICEF

by on Feb.04, 2010, under Concerts, Fundraisers, Interviews, Locations, Other, Toronto, Venues

So Ian Mackenzie and I head out to the T. to cover “Toronto plays for Haiti” on Tuesday February 2nd at Sound Academy (11 Polson Street Toronto Ont.) in Polson Pier. We arrived quite early, traffic was light heading in and we got exclusive first interviews with just about everyone performing or presenting that evening! [...]

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Trevor Howard plays at Red Rooster, Burlington

by on Jan.27, 2010, under Concerts, Hamilton, Other

My old friend Geoff  Breen is playing with Trevor Howard at the Red Rooster in Burlington this Thursday at 10:00 pm which will be a free concert with no cover charge this week! Trevor Howard is opening for Wide Mouth Mason in the near future. I’ll keep you posted.

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LUCAS STAGG C.D.RELEASE

by on Dec.15, 2009, under Cambridge, Concerts, Groove Kitchen, Info, Local Talent, Other

Lucas Stagg Band – CD release party .. Excellent band, great time had by all. AND if you have not checked out the Groove Kitchen, in the downtown Preston part of Cambridge, it is time that you did …… Cold beer, excellent food and great vibes and performances, any night of the week. Closed Mondays.

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Fridays at 5 O’Clocks With Robbie Hancock

by on Dec.15, 2009, under Cambridge, Info, Local Talent, Other

Hi Everyone, I will be performing every Friday night at 5 O’Clocks in Cambridge from 6 till 8 performing original and cover songs every week till the end of January and possibly longer depending on how things go. If you would like or have been waiting to see me play solo now is your chance. [...]

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Free Wobbly pops at the Warehouse with W.M.S.

by on Dec.15, 2009, under Cambridge, Concerts, Info, Local Talent, Reviews, The Warehouse, Venues

There is a secret gem of a Venue in Cambridge, Ontario that I am about to divulge to YOU, are you ready? …The Warehouse. Yes, that’s right… it’s one of three buildings with the view of Dickson Arena, just over the first bridge downtown Galt, turn right at the first lights onto Blair Road. Exact [...]

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Eye Rhyme: Local band has U.K. Success!!!

by on Oct.23, 2009, under Concerts, Info, Local Talent, Locations, Other, Reviews

I happened to catch a glimpse of this band at the GO Festival in Kitchener earlier this year with their crisp sound and High Tech visual effects it left me craving more. Their influence can be akin to Rush, Queensryche, Porcupine Tree, but I think they have their own unique sound. Hitting # 5 on [...]

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Phil X meets K town

by on Jul.04, 2009, under Concerts, Kitchener / Waterloo, Local Talent, Other, Venues

Hosts: Paul Hoffman and Kevin Gingrich Type: Music/Arts – Concert Start Time: Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 9:00pm End Time: Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 2:00am Location: The Lancaster Tavern – main floor Street: 574 Lancaster Street West City/Town: Kitchener, ON Phone: 5197434331 Email: p1234hoff@hotmail.com Description “My favorite guitar player”- Tommy Lee “Best show I’ve [...]

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The Cambridge Arts Festival Performance Stage

by on Jun.04, 2009, under Cambridge, Concerts, Festivals, Info, Kid's, Local Talent, Other

The following will provide an outline of all of the fantastic artists that will be performing on the performance stage at this years Cambridge Arts Festival. Please come on out to support our local artists as they are the reason we do this year after year. There is something for everyone, and as the previous [...]

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Performers wanted for Cambridge Art Festival

by on Apr.30, 2009, under Concerts, Info, Local Talent

Last Thursday, I was voted in to the Committee for the Cambridge Arts Festival as Performing Arts Coordinator after someone backed out last minute leaving me exactly 5 weeks and counting to put together a performance bill that will rival others cities, we have the talent but NO Budget! We will showcase your talent and [...]

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The Ascot Royals at Luckys

by on Apr.27, 2009, under Concerts, Local Talent, Lucky's, Other, Reviews

I spotted this 5pc.electric, stylish band at Lucky’s Wings and Things 320 King St. W. in Kitchener. The Ascot Royals kept a great tone consistently throughout their performance displaying an enviable master of guitar by playing behind his head for a duration of a song without missing a note. These young men deliver a melodic [...]

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Life in Vacuum

by on Apr.25, 2009, under Concerts, Interviews, Local Talent, Other, The Hive

This band kicks ass with no apology their fans know every song and scream it back to them word for word. I had trouble shooting because their sound was so intense. I had to put the cam down and just enjoy the show at The Hive 200 King St. E. Kitchener. Afterwards in an exclusive [...]

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