Mr. Vegas Live @ CIBC Pan Am Park, Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, ON - Wed Jul 15th!

International Reggae Artist, Mr. Vegas, will be representing Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean at the Panamania Games in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday, July 15th!!

Come out and support this Great event!!

Location:  CIBC Pan Am Park, Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, ON

Time: 8p.

FREE

More info click here

The Heavyweights Brass Band Live @ David Pecaut Square, Toronto, ON - Sat Jun 14th!

New Orleans Funky Brass & Rock Steady Reggae with The Soul Rebels

Inspired by New Orleans’ glorious brass band tradition, Toronto’s Heavyweights Brass Band has shared stages with Trombone Shorty, and fellow Luminato Festival headliners The Roots. Their debut album, Don’t Bring Me Down, was a knockout, as is their seismic new Brasstronomical.

Location:  Festival Hub at David Pecaut Square, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON

Time:  1p

Admission:  FREE

More info click here 

The Soul Rebels Live @ David Pecaut Square, Toronto, ON - Sat Jun 14th!

The Soul Rebels
New Orleans Funky Brass with The Heavyweights Brass Band

Described by the Village Voice as “the missing link between Public Enemy and Louis Armstrong,” the unique, brassy sound of the 8-member Soul Rebels emerged in the early 1990s when cofounders Lumar LeBlanc and Derrick Moss pioneered the idea of marrying traditional New Orleans jazz with contemporary pop and hip-hop.

Location:  Festival Hub at David Pecaut Square, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON

Time:  2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Admission:  Free

More info click here

Toronto Mass Choir Power Up Finale Concert @ Kennedy Road Tabernacle, Brampton, ON - Sun Feb 23rd!

Toronto Mass Choir Power Up Finale Concert featuring Toronto Mass Choir and Power Up Workshop Mass Choir

Location:  Kennedy Road Tabernacle, 141 Kennedy Road North, Brampton, ON

Time: 7:00pm

Admission:  FREE (a love offering will be taken)

For info visit:  http://tmc.ca/

Unifest @ Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Sun Sept 1st!

** FREE PUBLIC CONCERT **
STARS - BLACKIE & THE RODEO KINGS - LES COLOCS

This year, Labour Day marks the formation of a new union – Unifor – with the coming together of the Communications Energy and Paperworkers’ union and the Canadian Auto Workers.

Unifor is Canada’s newest union – A union for everyone.

To celebrate we are hosting a free public concert at Nathan Phillips Square with diverse acts from all across Canada.

Come see some of Canada’s greatest bands:
Stars
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings
Les Colocs
Sister Says

Get ready to be entertained by host Tash Jefferies and DJ Hedspin (2011 World Red Bull THRE3STYLE Champion / EH! Team DJs / Vancouver BC).

The show starts at 6:30pm.

19+ drink tent with beer, wine and food available for purchase. All-age food vendors in square.

Nathan Phillips Square is located in downtown Toronto at 100 Queen St West, Toronto, ON

For more information on Unifor visit www.newunionconvention.ca. We’ll be sharing updates on social media so be sure to “like” us on Facebook and follow @UniforTheUnion and #unifest on twitter!

For more info on our great acts check out their websites:
Stars - http://www.youarestars.com/home/
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings - http://blackieandtherodeokings.com/ 
Les Colocs - http://www.colocs.qc.ca/colocs.html 
DJ Hedspin - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dj-Hedspin/164820120249385
Host Tash Jefferies - http://www.tashjefferies.com/
Sister Says - http://meetthecollective.com/

Cadence Weapon @ Yonge & Dundas Square,Toronto, ON - Fri Aug 30th!

Cadence Weapon http://bnds.in/x72Nki

Virgin Mobile Presents Indie Fridays with Cadence Weapon
Price: Free
4PM – Hard Rock Café Beer Garden opens
8PM – Show starts

Deemed by Dazed and Confused as "hip hop's saviour", Cadence Weapon continues to firmly establish his legacy as a sonic pioneer while constantly pushing the rap and electronic music envelope. Following his critically acclaimed, Polaris Music Prize nominated albums Breaking Kayfabe and Afterparty Babies and a two year term as Edmonton's Poet Laureate, he returns with Hope In Dirt City out now on Upper Class Recordings. Composed of a unique hybrid of psychedelic soul, old school rap, IDM and mutant disco; Hope In Dirt City is a ground-breaking achievement in hip hop, and Cadence Weapons' third Polaris Music Prize nominated album.

Location:  Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto, ON

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/650113865003047
Website: http://www.indie.virginmobile.ca/

Hilario Duran And His Latin Jazz Big Band @ Toronto Star Stage at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Thurs Jun 27th!

Hilario Duran And His Latin Jazz Big Band
Venue:  Toronto Star Stage at Nathan Phillips Square, Queen Street West, N.W. Corner of Queen Street West & Bay Street, Toronto, ON

Date:  Thu Jun 27 12:30pm
Ticket Price:  Free Admission

More info:  http://torontojazz.com/concert/hilario-duran-and-his-latin-jazz-big-band

An Evening With Molly Johnson @ Jazz Bistro, Toronto, ON - Fri Jun 21 (FREE) & Sat Jun 22nd!

Award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson, known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, is performing at the 2013 TD Toronto Jazz Festival on Friday, June 21, 2013 and Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Jazz Bistro (251 Victoria St.).

Performing with special guest Colleen Allen, the Friday performances are free of charge and will take place at 8 PM and 10:30 PM; the Saturday performances at 8 PM and 10:30 PM are $35.60 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at www.torontojazz.com.

Running from June 20-29, 2013 at venues across the city, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival is one of North America’s premier jazz festivals. Featuring over 350 performances and 1,500 musicians, the festival has become a destination event, not just for music lovers but for some of the greatest jazz celebrities in the world. 

Molly is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist and philanthropist who has grown to become a Canadian icon that has made her mark on the worldwide jazz scene.

More info here

TD Toronto Jazz Festival presents Smokey Robinson and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Live @ Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Fri Jun 21st!

Smokey Robinson / Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Venue:  Toronto Star Stage at Nathan Phillips Square
Mainstage Concerts
Presented by OLG
Date:  Fri Jun 21 8:00pm
Ticket Price:  Free Admission
Ticket Information:  All Ages
Admission to Nathan Phillips Square is free. Outdoor video screens & audio speakers will make the concert accessible for everyone on the Square.

A limited number of wristbands will be distributed for the seating area inside the marquee at the Toronto Star stage at 5:00pm on Friday June 21st in a designated area on the west side of Nathan Phillips Square on a first come, first served basis. Limit of 1 wristband per person.

Doors open at 7:00pm.

For more info:  Visit http://torontojazz.com/concert/smokey-robinson

Chicken & Waffles Band Live @ The Ballroom Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Nov 30th!

Join The Chicken & Waffles Band @ The Ballroom Lounge

http://www.level2musicproductions.com/chickenandwafflesbandtoronto.html

http://www.theballroom.ca/

For reservations call T: 416.597.2695.

The best live band, the best venue, the best party in the GTA. This band will make you party like you've never partied before!!!!!

No Cover!

Toronto's most prestiged room in the heart of Down Town Toronto, 

@ The Ballroom Bowl, 145 John Street

A venue that gives you non stop entertainment and the best live band guaranteed to make your Friday night experience the best in the City.

Band Line Up:

Omar Lunan - Vocal
Joel Joseph - Keys & Vocals
Deryck Roche - Drums & Vocals

For more info and bookings contact:

deryck@level2musicproductions.com
http://www.level2musicproductions.com/chickenandwafflesbandtoronto.html

Melanie Fiona Live @ Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Sun Sept 23rd!

Melanie Fiona crossed many bridges to arrive at The MF Life. Conceptual bridges. Spiritual bridges. Actual bridges. Stadium-thumpin' bridges. Hard-lovin' emotional bridges. The MF Life, the Grammy-nominated soulstress’s second album for SRC/Title 9/Universal Republic, evinces the charmed life of an immensely gifted vocalist in forward motion, hurtling up the road, the radio dial, and the charts to a unique place where myriad listeners can soothe their souls and hear the beat of their own hearts.

September 23, 2012 @ 8:00 pm

Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen Street West Toronto, ON

FREE
http://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/festival/event/melanie-fiona

The Junction Music Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON -- Sat Sept 22nd!

The Junction Music Festival is a festival of independent music for all ages and will run all day long. On September 22nd, let the Music guide you  through the Junction!

• More than 20 venues will host local music acts

• Music performances  by Junction artists, and featured Musical guests  in free public concerts on 2 Stages

• Enjoy music workshops,  music inspired menus  and more..

We hope to see you at the Festival!

For more info visit:  http://thejunctionbia.ca/the-junction-music-festival/

BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO @ Junction Music Festival, Toronto, ON - Sat Sept 22nd!

Sat-Sep-22, 8:30pm, FREE!
BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO @ Junction Music Festival - free 1-hour feature set
http://thejunctionbia.ca/the-junction-music-festival/the-line-up/brownman-electryc-trio/

The BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO is on the mainstage at the JUNCTION MUSIC FESTIVAL this Saturday Sept 22nd, 8:30pm - corner of Keele & Dundas - for a powerhouse 1-hour feature concert and it's FREEEE!

NEWS: B.E.T. was just nominated for a TORONTO INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for "2012 Jazz Group of the Year". An honour!

New CD coming out verrrry soon! Sneak-peek some of the unmixed, unmastered audio here:
www.SoundCloud.com/browntasauras

BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO
http://ElectrycTrio.brownman.com/
:: Brownman Ali – electric trumpet | www.Brownman.com
:: Ben Miller – 6-string electric bass
:: Colin Kingsmore – drums | www.ColinKingsmore.com

Juggernaut - on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/juggernaut/id350757083

Dru Live @ Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 21st!

Singer, songwriter and dancer, Dru (Andrew Grange) grew up in Toronto and has passionately pursued his music career since 1993. The R&B/Soul Juno Award and MuchMusic Video Award winner’s major influences include Marvin Gaye, Donnie Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo and Jay-Z.

September 21, 2012 @ 8:00 pm

Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen Street West Toronto, ON

FREE

http://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/festival/event/dru

Lori Nuic Live @ Toronto Eaton Centre - Urban Eatery, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 21st!

With the release of Flaws of Attraction (Fuse Records/Fontana North), Lori Nuic continues to dazzle with her signature brand of alternative soul. Produced by Adrian Eccleston (Jacksoul, Divine Brown), and ‘Pedalboardz’ partner, Martin ‘Doc’ McKinney (k-os, Esthero, Maroon 5, Drake), Flaws of Attraction is a fluid blend of rock fuelled R&B/Pop and soul – an evolution of the gutsy, groove-driven sound Nuic first introduced to listeners on her 2007 debut, Red Book Chronicles.

September 21, 2012 @ 6:00 pm

Toronto Eaton Centre - Urban Eatery
220 Yonge Street Toronto, ON

FREE

http://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/festival/event/lori-nuic

The Small World Music Festival, Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 20th - Sun Sept 30th!

Small World Music launches their 2012 Fall Festival at Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto with The Battle of Santiago and Rambunctious.
Doors 8p/Show 9p

FREE EVENT - Festival Launch with The Battle of Santiago, Rambunctious plus DJ medicineman

Thu Sep 20, 2012

  

Small World Music launches their 2012 Fall Festival at Lula Lounge with The Battle of Santiago and Rambunctious with DJ medicineman
The Battle of Santiago blends afro-cuban rhythms, screaming rock guitars, dub basslines and soaring horns and flutes. Exploring the boundaries of rhythm and sound, The Battle of Santiago presents a unique experience, carefully walking on the edge of rock and world music, developing a new genre they call Afro-Cuban Post-Rock.
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Rambunctious is noisy, very active, and hard to control, usually as a result of excitement or youthful energy. Nine horns plus one drummer equals dance party. You make a title, we make a song. Toronto rabble-rouser Michael Louis Johnson leads jams of swing, funk, balkan-beat and more.

Fanfare Ciocarlia (Romania) with Lemon Bucket Orkestra (Canada)

Fri Sep 21, 2012

  

Fanfare Ciocarlia are one of the world’s greatest live bands, their energy and ingenuity having won them fans from Melbourne to Memphis, Tokyo to Toulouse. Having learned their craft at the feet of their fathers and grandfathers Fanfare’s members proudly approach every concert as a challenge to both entertain audiences and keep the true spirit of Gypsy music alive.

FREE EVENT - Small World In The Square

Sat Sep 22, 2012

Small World in the Square is our “festival within a festival”. It’s the most ambitious single day of concert and workshop programming in Small World history, and a fitting marquee celebration of our 11th anniversary. Appropriate to the occasion of our anniversary, we’ll feature mainstage concerts from Canadian and international artists both profiled and emerging, as well as 15-minute workshops in the InterAction tent.
Featured Artists:
Jayme Stone
The Gunsmith & MoHit
Kendra Ray
Focus Way
Marakatu Mar Aberto
Aline Morales
Wesli
The Battle of Santiago
Marco Calliari
MAKU Soundsystem
Lemon Bucket Orkestra

Deolinda (Portugal)
Tue Sep 25, 2012

    

Deolinda is the central character in the musical project by this Portuguese ensemble of the same name. This quartet of young musicians, from diverse musical backgrounds, draws on the roots of Portuguese traditional and popular music in creating their wildly flamboyant, sometimes comic performances.

Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble

Wed Sep 26, 2012

The Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble was formed in 2002 with some of the best musicians and dancers in Toronto. The Ensemble combines El Toque,El Baile y El Canté (Flamenco guitar, dance and singing) the three pillars of Flamenco. The Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble is dedicated to presenting authentic and traditional Flamenco in Canada and abroad.

Yura Rafaliuk

Thu Sep 27, 2012

Yura Rafaliuk is the frontman/cimbalom-ist of the Ukrainian folk band Ludy Dobri. He has traveled across Ukraine unearthing traditional music and re-envisioning it with his band of “Good People.” This will be his second appearance at Small World Music Festival; this year he will be backed by members of the Lemon Bucket Orkestra.

Salsa Saturday with Moda Eterna

Sat Sep 29, 2012

  

Luisito Orbegoso leads Toronto’s Moda Eterna is headed by one of Toronto’s most in-demand musicians, Luisito Orbegoso. Moda Eterna plays classic salsa that has withstood different eras. “It’s hard-hitting 80s salsa that highlights the Ray Barretto repetoire,” says Orbegoso. Luis Orbegoso (known in the latin recording industry as “Luisito”) was born in Lima, Perú in 1971 and moved to Canada in 1972. He graduated from Humber College music program and was a student of Memo Acevedo (professor of percussion at New York University). Luisito jump-started his career as a professional bongo player with Memo’s ground breaking salsa band “Banda Brava” in 1993. He has performed and/or recorded with Luis Mario Ochoa & Cimarrón, Dominicanada, Jerry Gonzalez, Hilton Ruiz, Oscar de León, Hilario Durán, David Virelles, Nick Ali, Jane Bunnett, Diego Marulanda & Pacande, Chucho Valdéz, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, Changuito, Giovanny Hidalgo, Ralph Irrizarry, Nelly Furtado, Kenwood Dennard and far too many more to list here. Luisito is one of the most in-demand percussionists in Toronto.
 

Brazilian Blend - Fall Festival Finale

Sun Sep 30, 2012

  

Small World Music wraps up with a Fall Festival finale party and concert at Lula Lounge on September 30th
Maracatu Mar Aberto is the sound of the “Open Sea” – the rhythm of oars and song carried over the ocean, a little game they play with drums, voice and dance.
With its roots in Brazil’s maracatu de baque virado, Maracatu Mar Aberto is a workshop and performance group that performs and studies that northern Brazilian genre from Recife. Their style is traced through the lineage of Maracatu Estrela Brilhante do Recife and Mestre Walter de França, Trovão das Minas and Maracatu Nunca Antes. It’s a living tradition of maracatu developed collectively in a local context. Not simply miming an old folkloric tradition Maracatu Mar Aberto is growing in its new Canadian home.
Like their name, they play with the influences that have traveled from Africa to Brazil and onwards to Toronto and beyond.Their show is pure rhythm, emotion, movement and excitement.
Featuring:
Maria Bonita & The Band
DJ eLman (Dos Mundos Radio)
Maracatu Mar Aberto

 For tickets and more info visit:  http://smallworldmusic.com

Irie Music Festival @ Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Fri Aug 3rd to Mon Aug 6th!

Irie Music Festival with live music and art exhibits all weekend long featuring Fay Ann Lyons (Aug 3rd, 9pm), Richie Spice (Aug 4th, 9p), Third World (Aug 5th, 8p) and Dawn Penn (Aug 6th, 7p)!

Admission:  FREE

Location:  Nathan Phillips Square, Bay and Queen Streets, Toronto, ON


For full schedule


http://iriemusicfestival.com/schedule/nps/

Canada Day Celebrations w/Saidah Baba Talibah, The Slaqadelics & Justin Nozuka and more @ Mel Lastman Square, Toronto, ON - Sun Jul 1st!

Celebrate Canada's 145th birthday with live musical performances by Canadian bands and stunning fireworks choreographed to music.
Canada Day 2012

5 - 8pm Timothy's World Coffee Pre-Show
Music and dance celebrating Canada's cultural diversity.  


8pm -  Saidah Baba Talibah, Toronto's rock soul songstress
9:15p - The Slakadeliqs w/Justin Nozuka
10:15p - Fireworks finale!

See full performance schedule.

Starts at 5pmCanada Day at Mel Lastman Square is produced by The City of Toronto.
5100 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
Free admission

For more info visit:  http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/canada/2012/

Calypso Rose w/Ernest Ranglin, Jay Douglas and Everton "Pablo" Paul Live @ Festival Stage, David Pecaut Square, Toronto, ON - Sat Jun 9th!

Caribbean Summit Afternoon Concerts

Ernest Ranglin, with Jay Douglas and Everton “Pablo” Paul (2:00 PM)
Widely credited as the founding father of Jamaican ska, guitarist Ernest Ranglin has been called “the most important musician to emerge from Jamaica” by Island Records’ founder Chris Blackwell. In 1964, Ranglin played guitar on singer Millie Small’s My Boy Lollipop, the international hit that put ska on the map, paving the way for Bob Marley and all of reggae music. Accompanying Ranglin will be Jay Douglas and Everton “Pablo” Paul with their Jamaica to Toronto bandmates.

Calypso Rose (3:00 PM)
The West Indies’ long-reigning Queen of Calypso, McArtha Lewis (aka Calypso Rose), began singing at age 15 in her native Tobago. Throughout her five-decade career she has scored a steady string of calypso hits and shared stages with Bob Marley, Miriam Makeba, Roberta Flack and Michael Jackson.

Concert hosted by Garvia Bailey
Host of CBC Toronto’s Big City, Small World

Location:  The Hub, Festival Stage, David Pecaut Square, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON

Admission:  FREE

This event is part of the Luminato Festival

For more info visit:  http://www.luminato.com/press/calypso-rose/

Kobo Town & Michael Rose Live @ Festival Stage, David Pecaut Square, Toronto, ON - Sat Jun 9th!

Caribbean Summit Evening Concert

Kobo Town (8:00 PM)
Formed in 2004 by Trinidadian-Canadian singer-songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town takes its name from the Port-of-Spain neighbourhood where calypso was born, and explores such contemporary topics as war and immigration, fuelled by irresistible, driving reggae-calypso grooves.

Michael Rose (9:00 PM)
Jamaican-born singer Michael Rose began his recording career with the group Black Uhuru, which won the first-ever Grammy for reggae in 1985. He has since released more than 20 studio albums, including Last Chance, which spent several weeks at number one on the UK reggae charts, and is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent reggae artists.

Location:  The Hub, Festival Stage, David Pecaut Square, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON

Admission:  FREE

This event is part of the Luminato Festival

For more info visit:  Visit:  http://www.luminato.com/press/michael-rose/