Jay Douglas Live @ Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, ON - Fri May 18th!

Massey Hall presents
Jay Douglas, known most recently for his role in the creation of and inclusion in (as lead singer of R&B group, The Cougars) the popular Light in the Attic compilation album, Jamaica to Toronto, a project which documents some incredible music from prominent soul, funk, and reggae musicians who emigrated from Jamaica to Toronto between 1967 – 1974.

A talented songwriter, having penned tunes for many artists over the years, Douglas has shared the stage with a who’s who of major stars, including Sly & Robbie, Fats Domino, Percy Sledge, Desmond Decker, Jimmy Cliff, and Toots and the Maytals. Jay Douglas has been dubbed Toronto’s best R&B singer by NOW Magazine (2006) in addition to the recipient of Top Male Singer at the 2007 Canadian Reggae Music Awards. Douglas’ music and influence is among who The Fader has called the “unsung geniuses of Jamaican soul.”

Event

Date:

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm

Venue: Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Tickets:  $19.50 - $29.50
 For tickets visit:  http://www.roythomson.com/eventdetail?eventId=1099

Ziggy Marley Live @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Thurs Oct 20th!

ZIGGY MARLEY LIVE AT SOUND ACADEMY

11 POLSON STREET, TORONTO, ON

LIVE NATION PRESENTS

ZIGGY MARLEY WITH SPECIAL GUEST LEON MOBLEY

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 DOORS AT 8PM

THIS IS A 19+ EVENT

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $30.50 (+S.C.)

VIP BALCONY TICKETS: $66.00 (+S.C.)

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ROTATE THIS, SOUNDSCAPES, http://WWW.LIVENATION.COM AND ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Redemption with Beres Hammond & Wayne Wonder @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 20th!

The King & the Prince of reggae music BERES HAMMOND & WAYNE WONDER are ready for Toronto for a major concert presented by REDEMPTION on SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH. Redemption is known for the true reggae experience in Toronto with top class presentations five times a year. For this special reggae festival Beres Hammond & Wayne Wonder come to Sound Academy with their FULL BAND.

This event will open its doors at 8pm sharp with full-length live performances on stage, so an early start is very necessary. Redemption is well known to old and young & this concert will definitely SELL OUT to all. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

Early bird tickets ($45, $50) ALMOST ALL SOLD OUT!!!

Location: Sound Academy, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON

URGENT PLEASE NOTE: It has come to our attention there are some comprimised tickets circulating for this event. Please only purchase tickets from advertised Redemption outlets. We are scanning tickets and any tickets that are not legitimate WILL be refused entry. The BAD ticket numbers are as follows:

$60 tickets with ticket numbers 1101 to 1160 inclusive and
$65 tickets with ticket numbers 2201 to 2220
All tickets including regular tickets ($60) are available NOW at Redemption outlets including the following:

Online at http://www.dbandit.com/purchase
Play De Record - downtown (south central) 416-586-0380
Nappy's - markham (north east) 905-948-0884
Broadway Fashions - scarborough (east) 416-283-6999
Mona's Roti - scarborough (east) 416-412-1200
Broadway Fashions - scarb town centre(east) 416-296-0609
Nicey's - scarborough/north york 416-497-9717
Essense Barber Shop - ajax 905-428-3264
A Kut Above - Ajax - 416-839-1489
2 Lined Music - (scarborough) 416-264-3999
Lloyd 1hr Photo- (etobicoke) 416-749-0433
Charlie's - mississauga SQ 1 (west) 905-896-3663
Broadway Fashions - mississauga SQ 1 (west) 905-848-4823
Gramp's - scarborough (new east) 416-265-7373
Granny's - mississauga (new west) 905-272-4950
Nicey's - brampton 905-450-6045

Get your VIP tickets!
VIP includes seperate entrance, seperate bar, balcony seating, finger foods & a special surprise gift! Available at select outlets:

Play De Record - downtown (south central) 416-586-0380
Broadway Fashions - mississauga SQ 1 (west) 905-848-4823
Broadway Fashions - scarborough (east) 416-283-6999
Nicey's - brampton 905-450-6045

R.I.P Gregory Isaacs (July 15, 1951 - October 25, 2010)

The entertainment industry is mourning the loss today of the great Jamaican Reggae icon, Gregory Isaacs, who died at his home in London at the age of 59 after a long battle with lung cancer.

Isaacs was known for his smooth, sultry voice and with more than 40 years in the business, released over 500 albums, many of which were compilations.

He had many memorable classic reggae hits including the first release from Island Records, "Night Nurse" from the 1982 album of the same name and "Rumours" released in 1988.

For the Love of It Tour featuring Beres Hammond & Inner Circle @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 14th!

http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Note: Beres Hammond also performs on Sun Aug 15th at Barrie's Caribfest and on Mon Aug 16th at the London Music Hall, London, ON.