Category: Bands & Musicians
“Axl Rose” of “Guns N’ Roses” will be joining AC/DC as their new Singer for remainder of the current “AC/DC” tour
It has been confirmed that “Axl Rose” the singer for “Guns N’ Roses” will be the new Singer for AC/DC. They are just talking about the rest of the current Rock or Bust tour, but who know what the future holds.
Click on this line to view the Rolling Stone Magazine article about Axl joining AC/DC.
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“Juniper” by Begonia
Special thanks go out to Meg Dolovich for the heads up about this video of Begonia‘s live performance of “Juniper“.
Love the vocals. Awesome Singer.
Plse share and help spread the word about Begonia.
Video is couretesy of the Begonia YouTube channel
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Check out the Music of the “Galen Weston Band”, via their “free” download of their new album
Video is courtesy of the Galen Weston Band YouTube channel
Galen Weston Band is featuring a “free’ download of their new album. Click on this line to visit the official Galen Weston Band website which details their “free’ download offer. This was valid at the time this was posted, but is subject to change without notice on our site. Always check the Galen Weston Band website to confirm availability of this offer.
A great way to become introduced
to the music of the Galen Weston Band.
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“Kyp Harness” New CD titled “Stoplight Moon” to release on March 22 2016.
“Stoplight Moon” the latest album from Canadian Singer Songwriter Kyp Harness will release on Tuesday March 22 2016.
“Stoplight Moon” was produced by produced by John Critchley.
Click on this line to visit the official Kyp Harness website.
Set aside the evening of Thurs March 24, to head down to The Dakota for the new CD release starting at 7pm, with Erika Werry and the Alphabet. The Dakota is located 249 Ossington Ave. in Toronto. Entry fee will be $10 per person and $15 per person which includes the new “Stoplight Moon” CD.
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AC/DC to reschedule some upcoming dates on the U.S. leg of their “Rock or Bust” World Tour. Brian Johnson, had been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss.
Video is courtesy of the mjpatriots YouTube channel
The above video is of AC/DC performing their hit “Highway To Hell” at the MGM Grand on Feb 05 2016. Thanks go out to mjpatriots for sharing this video via YouTube.
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AC/DC TO RESCHEDULE UPCOMING U.S. TOUR DATES
AC/DC are forced to reschedule the 10 upcoming dates on the U.S. leg of their “Rock or Bust” World Tour. AC/DC’s lead singer, Brian Johnson, has been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss.
Tomorrow’s show in Atlanta through Madison Square Garden in New York, NY in early April will be made up later in the year, likely with a guest vocalist. More information regarding these rescheduled shows to come. Current ticket holders can hold on to their tickets for the rescheduled dates or receive a refund at point of purchase.
DATES TO BE RESCHEDULED
March 8 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
March 11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center
March 14 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
March 17 Washington, DC Verizon Center
March 20 Detroit, MI The Palace
March 23 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
March 26 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
March 29 Buffalo, NY First Niagara Center
April 1 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
April 4 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
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“Mike Masse” Performs the Beatles classic “Let it be” for his son Noah Masse
Hey Mike. Glad your little guy has won the battle.
I’ve sat in a hospital watching someone die of Acute Leukemia, so am familiar with the horror which your family lived thru…
Video is courtesy of the Mike Masse YouTube channel
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“The Who” performing at The Tonight Show Mar 04 2016
“The Who” performed “Who Are You” on The Tongiht Show on Mar 04 2016.
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http://player.theplatform.com/p/NnzsPC/widget/select/media/guid/2410887629/2997067Video is courtesy of NBC.com and The Tonight Show
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“Black Dog” performed Live by Led Zeppelin, in New York City in 1973
This is a video of Led Zeppelin performing Black Dog, in 1973.
That is just four short years since their performance on Danish TV in 1969. Huge change in Led Zeppelin‘s stage presence. Also gone, is Jimmy Page‘s Fender Telecaster guitar and in it’s place he plays a Gibson Les Paul.
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Jimmy Page discusses how Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” was written.
Jimmy Page gives insights into the creation of “Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin.
Video is courtesy of the BBC News YouTube channel
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Seether and Amy Lee performing “Broken”
Amy Lee with Seether performing “Broken”.
Video is courtesy of the SeetherVEVO YouTube channel.
The two most amazing voices that I have heard perform on stage – Freddie Mercury with Queen and Amy Lee with Evanescence.
I saw Evanescence perform on City TV, here in Toronto, many moons ago.
Thank You Amy Lee for sharing your incredible gift of Music.
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Led Zeppelin live on Danish TV in 1969
Click on this line to view the YouTube video of “Led Zeppelin live on Danish TV in 1969” posted on the Jean Bonini YouTube channel.
A vintage video featuring four songs. Led Zeppelin changed their name from the New Yardbirds to Led Zeppelin in 1968. So this is how great the band was, only one years after they official became Led Zeppelin.
Interesting to see Jimmy Page playing a Fender Telecaster.
This video also includes John Bonham on Drums.
Memories on a passing breeze. Hope that you enjoy this blast from the past.
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“Randy Rhoads” Master of the Guitar
“Randy Rhoads” was an amazing Guitarist. He played a large part in the success of the band Black Sabbath.
Video s courtesy of the showsjohn YouTube channel
Video is courtesy of the Damage, Inc. YouTube channel
Randy Rhoads was killed in a private plane crash, in 1982. He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Black Sabbath Rocks Chicago – January 2016
Black Sabbath Rocking in Chicago Jan 2016 – Fan video of the end of their concert.
WTFEST Music and Arts Festival 2016
Heads Up.
WTFest is back again in 2016
Mark your calendars and get your tickets.
When ?
Saturday June 25 2016.
Where ?
Lions Park in Brantford.
Click on this line to visit the official WTFEST website and to order your tickets.
Last year was a blast. This year should be even better. Great location. Well planned Festival. Reminded me of the Festival of Friends which is held in Hamilton.
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“Children Medieval Band” cover Rammstein
Great new Heavy Metal Power Trio cover Rammstein.
Video courtesy of the Клейтон Брауз YouTube channel
They call themselves Children Medieval Band.
Great video. Loved the awesome Drum kit.
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“Start Anew” by Kyp Harness
Theme Song for this week Titled “Start Anew” by Kyp Harness.
Got an email suggesting that I check this artist out. Okay.
The last line in the email spoke about where to get a bio, pics and to download Kyp’s soon to be released album. Fine.
The last word was the password which should be used to D/L the album. Awesome password – you got me hooked.
This artist harkens back to another, “better” age of music. An age where the words in songs created mindscapes and in turn memories. An age when singers had something to share with the world. Now we are left with Hip Hop and Justin Bieber.
We’ll do a proper review of Kyp Harness and his new upcoming album titled “Stoplight Moon“, but I wanted to post about one of his songs whose words hit home this week.
Back to this week. It started at the end of last week and I can’t shake it. Even going to Church, the local LCBO (liquor store for those outside of Ontario) as a friend calls it, did nothing.
The lyrics which Kyp Harness has created grab you. There is a song about Politicians and Crooks which put a smile on my face. Then on YouTube I happened on his song titled “Start Anew“.
Stuff happens for a reason. The mood that I’m in. Finding the song “Start Anew”. Enjoy…
Video is courtesy of the ExclaimTV YouTube channel
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T Rex, with Elton John on piano, perform “Get it on”
“Get it on” Bang a Gong became a major hit for T Rex. That song brought them to Toronto.
At the CNE Grandstand, T Rex was the opening act. Next up was April Wine. The big Headliner was The Beach Boys. Not sure how drunk or stoned the Booking Agent was to book such a show.
The video below is of a live performance of “Get it on” by T-Rex. It also features a special guest, Elton John playing the piano with T Rex.
Video is courtesy of the spopehtfopotsyggiw YouTube channel
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“Heroes” a Mike Masse tribute to David Bowie
I first heard Mike Masse doing his rendition of “Behind Blue Eyes”. Very talented Musician and his voice was a perfect fit for that Who song.
This video is of Mike Masse performing David Bowie‘s “Heroes“. Mike’s tribute to David Bowie.
Video is courtesy of the Mike Masse YouTube channel
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North American International Motorcycle Supershow. You can’t miss this show. I went on Fri Jan 08 and was impressed. Great show
Fri Jan 08 2016, was the first time that I went to shoot the North American International Motorcycle Supershow. I was expecting a show similar in size to the Spring Motorcycle show which was held in the Better Living Centre at the CNE.
Speed Trix Custom Motorcycle at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow 2016
I was floored. The North American International Motorcycle Supershow is “H-u-g-e”. It is the largest Motorcycle show in North America.
Custom Motorcycles filled Hall 5, my first stop. a few of the custom bikes I had seen at prior shows. For example, Anaconda the Three Wheeler was on display. Hall 5 was filled with some amazing Eye Candy.
Terez Leather fashion show at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow 2016
Hall 5 also has a large stage. I caught a Leather Fashion Show by Terez Leather.
Then a band called The FlairZ came on stage. Never heard of them. I looked up onto the stage and recognized faces.
On Bass was the amazing Jeff Jones.
Jeff Jones on Bass, with The Flairz, performing at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow 2016
The last time that I saw Jeff play was at Nathan Philips Square and he was performing with Tom Cochrane with Red Rider. Jeff Jones is the Bass player in Red Rider. I have also seen Jeff perform with the Carpet Frogs. They are Burton Cummongs (formerly Lead Singer with Canada’s The Guess Who) backup band.
On Drums and Lead Vocals was none other than
Sean Fitzsimons. Sean is also the Drummer with the Carpet Frogs.
Sean Ftzsimons on Drums with The FlairZ, performing at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow 2016
Rounding out The FlairZ was :
Barbara Sherk on Keyboard and Vocals.
Ronnie Beals was on one guitar.
Rick Spyder was on the other guitar.
Super Super talented musicians. Really enjoyed their set.
On a separate PC I am converting the Raw photo files to DNG and then will run them thru Photoshop. Will start posting more pics tomorrow and Sunday.
The North American International Motorcycle Supershow is literally awesome. Classic bikes. New bikes. Used bikes for sale. Custom bikes. Clothing. Leathers. Helmets. You name it and it can be found there. Many of the booths had huge signs indicating really big discounts on their wares.
Make some time available on Saturday and Sunday and visit this show.
It is at the International Centre on Airport Road, next to Pearson Airport.
Parking is “FREE” for those attending this show.
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The Who to perform in Toronto, on Mar 01 2016, at the Air Canada Centre
The Who Hits 50 North American Tour 2016.
The Who are scheduled to perform in Toronto on Mar 01 2016, at the Air Canada Centre.
Video of The Who performing at the Royal Albert Hall is courtesy of the mstrsail YouTube channel
Memories on a passing breeze. The Who will be bringing back lots of memories in 2016.
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Trailer for “Down & Dirty” Johnny Winter Documentary coming in March 2016
The video below is the trailer for “Down & Dirty” Johnny Winter Documentary, coming on March 04 2016.
Video is courtesy of the Johnny Winter YouTube channel
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“Andy Kim” 2015 Christmas Show, Montreal Edition on Dec 12th
Photo of Andy Kim performing at Woodbine Park in Toronto. Photo credit Vincent Banial
Andy Kim will be hosting the Montreal edition of the 2015 Christmas Show on Dec 12, at the Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre. Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 8pm.
Special guests for the Montreal edition of the 2015 Christmas Show will include AroarA, Brendan Canning, Kevin Drew, Michel Pagliaro, Ron Sexsmith, Sam Roberts and Stars.
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Happy Birthday “Randy Rhoads”. “Black Sabbath” with “Randy Rhoads” performing “Mr. Crowley” Live in 1981
Today (December 06 2015) was Randy Rhoads birthday. The late Randy Rhoads would have turned 59. He was an awesome Guitarist.
The following is what Ozzy Osbourne had posted about Randy Rhoads:
Randy Rhoads was quite possibly the best composer & musician that I have ever met in my life. He came into my life like a bolt of lightning and as such he was gone again. I consider my self one of the luckiest men alive to have not only met him but also I had the great honor of being able to work with him. I will cherish the time I spent with him till the day I die LONG LIVE RANDY RHOADS. LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL. I LOVE YOU ALL. – OZZY OSBOURNE
The video below, from 1981, features Black Sabbath, with Randy Rhoads on guitar, performing “Mr. Crowley“.
Video is courtesy of the Ozzy Osbourne YouTube channel
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“Jimi Hendrix” performs “Purple Haze” in 1967
Sick like a dog this weekend. Thought that a bit of “Jimi Hendrix“ would help lift the “Purple Haze“ which has enveloped me.
Video of Jimi Hendrix courtesy of the RockAndRollArchive YouTube channel
Rare video footage of “Jimi Hendrix” performing the song “Purple Haze”, in 1967.
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Scott Weiland former singer with Velvet Revolver and the Stone Temple Pilots died on Thurs Dec 03 2015
Photo of Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts performing at the CNE in Toronto in 2015. Photo credit Vincent Banial
On Thursday Dec 03, between 8pm and 9pm, Bloomington Minnesota Police checked a motorhome which was parked by a hotel. Inside they found an unresponsive male. An ambulance was called.
It has been confirmed by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office that said male was deceased and that it was Scott Weiland.
Scott Weiland was a former singer with Velvet Revolver (Slash’s band after Guns & Roses broke up) and also with the Stone Temple Pilots.
Click on this line to read the New York Times article about Scott’s death.
My condolences go out to Jamie Wachtel, Scott’s wife, and the rest of his family and friends..
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