By Will McGuirk
The Halluci Nation at TD Music Hall Massy Hall Friday Feb. 10 2023. Tickets here.
This is the inaugural show for the new TD Music Hall located inside of Massey Hall.
Shakura S'Aida
Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Shakura S'Aida, Abigail Lapell, Rural Alberta Advantage, Edwin Raphael, Zoe Ackah, Eva Cassidy, and Debby Friday,
By Will McGuirk
“It’s about balancing the good with the bad. It’s encountering a landscape that is completely surreal to you but also the closest thing to home. This project involves the arch of self-realization & leans on the generosity of the unexpected. It is a space for thoughts, discovery and new connections.” - Edwin Raphael
Crown Lands
Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Devontée Woe, Delon Om, Daniel Caesar, Crown Lands, Sunnsetter, Gord Downie with Bob Rock, and Darelle London
By Will McGuirk
“I think it’s extremely important to speak your truest self openly, and to actually mean it. So many people never really say what they truly mean, or what they feel for fear of ridicule. I’ve lived with the struggle of presenting my truest self to the world for a long time, and no longer want to live that way.” - Sunnsetter
“I've always been a fan of long pieces of music. Setting a mood and going someplace, just taking you somewhere. The music was based on that journey, this rising tide of chords, crescendos in the chorus. Somehow I stumbled on this magic chord, a simple minor to a major progression, and it moved me.” - Bob Rock
Gigs This Week: The Killjoys, Kid Koala at the Biltmore
By Will McGuirk
The Killjoys at the Biltmore Theatre Friday Feb 3 2023. Tickets here.
Kid Koala x Leanali at the Biltmore Theatre Saturday Feb 4 2023. Tickets here.
Gigs This Week: Mike Edel at the Dakota Tavern
By Will McGuirk
Mike Edel at the Dakota Tavern Friday Feb 3 2023. Tickets here.
Daniel Caesar, Facebook
Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Daniel Caesar, B1 The Architect x Eddy Jones, Haviah Mighty, Separator, Jerry Leger, Ken Yates, and Del Barber,
By Will McGuirk
“Ambition is what drives us to get up every day, but if we don’t nurture our relationships with friends, family, partners, etc., they may not be there for you in your darkest moments.” - Ken Yates
Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Meghan Patrick, Neil Young, Fucked Up, Zoon, Chris Picco, Cots, Ryan Hicks, and Adam Baldwin
By Will McGuirk
“My dream is that like the kaleidoscope, all people can come together and see how beautiful the world is with all of our differences together.” - Ryan Hicks
Gigs This Week: Howard Ross Tribute at Simcoe Blues and Jazz
By Will McGuirk
Howard Ross Tribute matinee at Simcoe Blues and Jazz Sunday Jan 29. Ticket info here.
A tribute and benefit for local legend Howard Ross who is in failing health. Performers include Jack De Keyzer, Paul Reddick, Eric Lambier, Darren Smith, Toney Springer, and many more. The show starts at 2 p.m.
Gigs This Week: Mad Murdocks at the Atria
By Will McGuirk
Mad Murdocks, Jules McCool at the Atria Friday Jan 27 2023. Tickets here.
Gigs This Week: Matthew Good at the Biltmore Theatre
By Will McGuirk
Matthew Good at the Biltmore Theatre Saturday, January 28, 2023. Tickets here.
Gigs This Week: Howlin' Gales at the Dakota Tavern
By Will McGuirk
Howlin' Gales at the Dakota Tavern Thursday Jan 26 2023. Tickets here.
Gigs This Week: Thee Sacred Souls at the Horseshoe Tavern
By Will McGuirk
Thee Sacred Souls at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern Wednesday Jan 25 2023. Tickets here.
Dizzy, Birthmark
Slowcity.ca Open Mic: the Sadies, Villages, Dizzy, Begonia, Andy Shauf, Murray A. Lightburn, Braids, and The Arcs
By Will McGuirk
“Evolution in and of itself is a patient act. Our pursuit of the individual self, which comprises all realms of human emotion, is sweetened with the intention and act of patience from ourselves, from those that we love and those who love us.” - Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Braids