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The drummer for The Salads was also one of the organizers, so like he said in our interview (Organizers interview), he just assumed they’d play. The Salads recently worked with Choclair and they felt it would be great to feature him. They also decided to tailor a song for the specifically for the fundraiser, so I just had to record that song and keep it in its entirety for you to listen to.

Tremendous appeal with young people is why U. S. S., also known as Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker, would be invited to an event like this. One member stands virtually still and plays the acoustic guitar and does the vocals, while the other member uses turntables, laptops, synthesizers, and figuratively the kitchen sink while racing around the whole stage and climbing on everything, plus he contributes some vocals. These two did not disappoint with their performance.

It is unfortunate that we are unable to bring you a sample of their performance that evening to go along with the interview, as we did with many other artists. They really rocked the house, so check out their new CD, or see them live as they tour the East Coast of the United [...]

As I said to Kenny during our interview with Moneen (link below), when my 17 year old son wants to raise the tempo and get his blood moving while working out at the gym his number one choice is Moneen songs. Brampton’s Moneen has 4 albums, 4 EPs and a DVD, so isn’t it [...]

Die Mannequin had been working in LA when they got the call that the organizers needed them to help out the cause in Toronto for Haiti. Of course they were winging their way back here to show their support and to give their fans what they want the most. We weren’t able to get an interview with Care Failure, but we did stick our noses into another interview so that you can see her up close.

Maestro Fresh Wes was doing some film work in LA and preparing to release his first book, to be published by McClelland & Stewart Ltd. Gaining fame with hip hop and rap as early as the late 1980’s, he continues to impress including his work with Kardinal Offishall, and even on stage in Cannes, [...]

Alex, the lead singer for the Ska band illScarlett, is interviewed by the Local Vibe, prior to his band performing for this Unicef charity event in early February 2010. If you’ve enjoyed Reggae music, but like to kick it up a notch, then this music, which actually preceded Reggae, is infectious. A live [...]

The Local Vibe staff were elated to interview the videographer’s favourite live rock band, and we’ve included some exerpts from their performance. Did you hear John-Angus and Jack Syperek say that they were begining work on a new electric album…? Yes!
To get an idea of the potential for this band, they should be [...]

James Cybulski of TSN, Darrin Pfeiffer of 102.1 The Edge plus drummer for The Salads, and Zeke Meyer who owns the Sound Academy got together to raise funds for the earthquake victims of Haiti. They asked some well known artists, athletes and celebrities to gather down on Polson Pier on February 2nd, 2010, and [...]

Come and become part of the movement at the 2nd Annual Fix Our World Festival being held at Pier 4 Waterfront Park in Hamilton. Over 35 bands will take part in this festival on September 4, 5, and 6th. The Fix Our World Festival specifically addresses the issues of poverty, environment, peace and aids. There [...]

On Wednesday September 2nd, 2009, the 10th Annual Brantford Charity Airshow is going to be held with funds being raised for the Rotary Club of Brantford. Bring some chairs and make sure you get there early to ensure you have a good spot to watch the tarmac as the planes take off from the runway [...]

Ribs, Rhythm & Rotary is the theme that is taking over Riverside Park in Guelph August 28th, 29th & 30th. The event is packed with fantastic ribbers, awesome entertainment, and lots of children’s activities which will prove to be a wonderful end of summer family getaway, without leaving town.
For the rib fans out there, there [...]

The 21st Annual Waterloo Busker Carnival is taking place on King Street in Uptown Waterloo between William Street and Erb Street from August 27th through the 30th, with the Festival of Fools kicking the carnival off on August 26th. Unique, long-standing and innovative – the Waterloo Busker Carnival is a volunteer driven International Street Performers [...]

Summer is apparently finally here and not a minute to soon. This weekend is going to be one of the best on record for this wet summer we have been realizing here in Southern Ontario, and the Sunlight Festival is set to soak up those fantastic rays and convert them into high powered energy to [...]