Longest concert starts St. Patrick's Day and runs 24/7 for 16 days!!!!

The Earl of Whitchurch in Stouffville will host a Guinness World Record attempt at the Longest Concert on Friday Mar 17 2017 at 7 p.m. Over 400 artists have joined up to ensure non-stop music for a planned total of 16 days. Thats two weeks and then add on two more days. Twenty-four hours, over night, early morning, lunch - the full non-stop playing of the music. The event is organized by the Epidemic Music Group.

Each day will profile a particular charity including the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research, the United Way, Habitat for Humanity and Sick Kids Foundation.

The line-up consists of local musicians s well as many from outside the area. SlowCity.ca has a few pals playing in the line-up.

Crown Lands plays Sun Mar 18 at 1 p.m.

Melanie J Hebert plays Tuesday Mar 21 at 10 p.m. and Thursday Mar 23 at 6 a.m.

Dan Greer plays Thursday Mar 23 at 11 p.m.

Amanda and Stephen perform Monday Mar 27 at 10 a.m. 

The Goombas play Tuesday Mar 28 at 2 p.m.

Mayfly's Landing play Saturday Apr 1 at 8 p.m.

Daniel Romano 'Roya' video released, new album Modern Pressure follows May 19

"This is a devotional memoir pertaining to the strength, endurance, spirit, and godlike gravity of our mothers, sisters, lovers, and friends." - Dan Romano

Dude is prolific with a couple of projects on the go and several albums behind his still young age. The Pressure drops in May on You've Changed in Canada and there are dates around it including Apr 22 at the Long Haul for the label's eight anniversary celebration.

Jerry Leger 'Troubled Morn' video, released, plays the Monarch Apr 4 and 12

Our old ZiggyPop pal and one of the finest songwriters around has a new album dropping April; its a two-fer, with distinctive sides, one roots rockabilly, the other acoustic Canadiana. The Jerry Leger has released the lyric video for "Troubled Morn", a bluesy folk number but with Leger's joy in playing all over it. Been a while since we have seen him live, he has an extensive corss-Canada tour readied but maybe someone could him into playing the D-Rock again.

JERRY LEGER ON TOUR

04/05 Toronto, ON - The Monarch Tavern - Latent Lounge

04/12 Toronto, ON - The Monarch Tavern - Latent Lounge

04/28 Kemptville, ON - South Branch Bistro*

04/29 Brockville, ON - Spitfire Cafe*

05/02 Moncton, NB - Plan b*

05/03 Antigonish, NS - The Townhouse*

05/04 Mount Stewart, PEI - Trailside Inn*

05/05 Halifax, NS - The Carleton (opening for Odds)*

05/06 Kingston, NB - House Show*

05/13 Gravenhurst, ON - Sawdust City Brewery+

06/02 Vankleek Hill, ON - The Windsor Tavern

06/03 Ottawa, ON - Irene's

06/07 Winnipeg, MB - Good Will Social Club+

06/08 Portage La Prairie, MB - Cafe On Prince+

06/09 Dauphin, MB - Bruce's Firehouse House Show+

06/11 Calgary, AB - The Ironwood+

06/12 Edmonton, AB - The Needle (early show)+

06/13 Prince George, BC - House Show+

06/14 Horsefly, BC - House Show+

06/15 Kelowna, BC - Fernando's+

06/17 Vancouver, BC - The Wise Hall & Lounge+

08/18 Trenton, ON - Old Church Theatre+

09/08 Montreal, QC - Casa Del Popolo

09/09 Kingston, ON - The Mansion

*solo

+duo

Young Galaxy answer 'Stay For Real' and shout out Cohen's ode to harbours

On their new released indie single Young Galaxy give a subtle shoutout to Leonard Cohen's Suzanne and its message of the salvation to be found in the kindness of a stranger. The band says we need the kindness of strangers as well as to be that kindness to strangers even more these days. Proceeds from the track go to a variety of agencies helping ensure strangers have access to salvation.
“We can no longer stand idly by and rely only on the people who shape the world for us culturally and politically. We must stay true to ourselves and feel the courage of our convictions in the face of polarizing political and personal views. But most of all, we must show empathy, compassion and love - even when faced with increasing existential threats, and fear and hostility. This song is a statement of intent, as we enter a new era, to hopefully serve as a reminder to ourselves of what our responsibilities are as artists in this troubled time.”

The track may or may not be B-Sided with a cover of Cohen's pretty decent ode, built around the deep blast of ships in a harbour. 

Art Bergman releases 1991 self-titled album as Remember Her Name

After his time in the 1970s with the K-Tels/ Young Canadians followed up by Poisoned in the 1980s Vancity punk Art Bergman went solo. In 1991 he released his S/T stab at major labeldom and it was a hit, ("Faithfully Yours" always been one of my go tos). The album has been released on vinyl renamed Remember Her Name. Its available on weewerk. If you ever plan on having a collection of the best Canadian albums plan on having this one on your shelf.

Partner enter another dimension, not only of sight and sound but of mind, the Comfort Zone

We all have folks we trust when it comes to sounds and two of my most trusted sources are all over this two piece so I'm going to pay attention and suggest you do too. Partner are in TO for CMW at the Long Hall Apr 22, other dates below. The video is by our young pal Colin Medley so there you go.

Tour Dates:
March 30 – Tender Trap, Brooklyn NY USA
April 01 – House of Targ, Ottawa ON (Juno Fest)
April 14 – Phog Lounge, Windsor ON
April 20 – The Casbah, Hamilton ON
April 22 – Long Boat Hall at the Great Hall, Toronto ON (CMW)
June 14 - Palais des Congrès, Montréal QC (Mondial de la bière)
June 15 – Saw Gallery, Ottawa ON (Ottawa Explosion)

Lou Cannon gives you 'Fever', new album Suspicious out Apr 7

Lets let Lou explain; her intentions are “to leave the front door, go south at the end of the block, across the freeway, over the toll bridge, through the antenna, riding the waves, beyond the horizon, rising in hot air, falling like rain, and reverberating in that space between an eardrum and your imagination.” 

Jenn Grant's new album 'Paradise' is the Sound of Vision.

Jenn Grant is an enigma. Musically she follows her heart, visually she has little regard for the trappings of pop promotion. She is Sound over Vision, or maybe the Sound of Vision. But in her experimentation of sound and of her own voice she holds nothing back. She has a new album, "Paradise" on Outside. It references nothing but possibilities of self.

The cityslick, country noise make Lisa LeBlanc release new video

Lisa LeBlanc - or Joan Jett with a banjo. Whatever - get this record. . . now. and check her out when she plays the Legendary Horseshoe in TO Apr6. LeBlanc from New Brunswick is nominated for a JUNO this year for Contemporary Roots Album.  I hope she wins, love this.

Field Trip 2017 celebrate 5 years plus 150 years of Canada with most Canadian band ever

Yah no not A Tribe Called Red but another tribe; BSS, its a band, its a group of pals but mostly its a federation of individuals, each unique but shared the sum is greater than the parts, Broken Social Scene fixed Canada a decade ago and this trip is going to one heck of a celebration. One party you don't want to miss and in the fine print don't miss our mates in Timber Timbre and Walrus. Tickets are an unbelievable low low price. All here -> 

Overcoats hang out at Horseshoe Tavern Mar 11, new track 'Leave the Light On'

Threadworn Overcoats have a gig at the 'Shoe in TO, they have released a new track from their Arts and Crafts album Young and think of it as someone airdropped a synthesizer on to the set of O Brother Where Art Thou. Stupendous stuff. Go Mar 11 - Legendary before they hit up SXSW.

Strumbellas rising rising, 'Young and Wild' video, live at the Danforth Hall

It may be sometime before we get to see The Strumbellas up close as those of us lucky to see them on their way up to their dream have - just take a look at their tour diary below the break, going global. They are nominated for three JUNOS, are playing late-nite TV shows and festivals. And its always nice to see the kids go big. They have released a live video for the track "Young and Wild". Listen to the words - this is a band that went for it and won. Hope for all.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

April 13 & 14 – Byron Bay, Australia – Byron Bay Bluesfest

April 16 – Northcote, Australia – Northcote Social Club

April 17 – Sydney, Australia – Oxford Art Factory Sydney

May 3 – West Palm Beach, FL – SunFest

May 5 – Memphis, TN – Beale Street Music Festival

May 19 – Gulf Shores, AL – Hangout Beach Music & Arts Festival

May 21 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park

May 22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre

May 23 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

May 25 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall

May 26 – George, WA – Sasquatch Music Festival

May 28 – Napa, CA – BottleRock Napa Valley

June 2– New York, NY – Governors Ball Music Festival

June 4 – Houston, TX – Free Press Summer Festival

June 5 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom

June 9 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo

June 11 – Beachwood, OH – LaureLive

June 17 – Hunter Mountain, NY – Mountain Jam

June 18 – Dover, DE – Firefly Music Festival

July 2 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – Butler’s Barracks

July 6 – Montreal, QC – Montreal Jazz Festival

July 22 – Wiesen, AU – Out Of The Woods

July 25 – Luzern, CH – Blue Balls Festival

August 19 & 20 – Oro Medente, ON – The Big Feastival

October 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom

October 13 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room

October 16 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall

October 18 – St. Louis, MO – The Ready Room

October 19 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall

October 20 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall

October 21 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre

October 23 – Cincinnati, OH – 20th Century Theatre

October 24 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre

November 2 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre

November 3 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall

November 7 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle

November 13 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

Hidden Cameras revealed on 'Counting Stars' video, recorded live at Massey Hall

The Live at Massey Hall series has already delivered some fab performances over its three seasons but Joel Gibb in a sleek golden suit a la Elvis Presley or maybe Hank Snow may be the most fab yet. Hidden Cameras were opening for Peaches Aug 4 2016. They aired tracks from Home On Native Land. The song, Counting Stars, leans into Spirit of the West territory, and the video released includes footage shot at the Live at Massey Hall gig.