Category: Bands & Musicians
“I Mother Earth” have just released a great new song titled: Blossom

New song by “I Mother Earth” titled “Blossom”. This image is courtesy of the I Mother Earth Facebook page
“I Mother Earth” have just released a new single. It is called Blossom.
They are making it available as a free download.
It’s super to have “I Mother Earth” continue to create more music for their fans…
Click on this line to visit the “I Mother Earth” official Facebook page.
Click on this line to visit the Wikipedia page for some background on the band.
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Photos of “Brian Byrne”, the Lead Singer for “I Mother Earth”, performing at Cosmo Music in 2015.
Photos of “Brian Byrne” the Lead Singer for “I Mother Earth” performing at Cosmo Music in 2015. I’m going thru the files from 2015 and will post process some of them differently. These are the first 3 photos so far….



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Photos of the “54-40” concert held at Yonge Dundas Square, in Toronto on Sept 30 2015
I managed to catch the tail end of the “54-40” concert held at Yonge Dundas Square, in Toronto on Sept 30 2015.
The last time that I saw this great band play was about a year ago, at the Oakville Waterfront Festival.
The Sept 30 2015 “54-40” concert was part of the Canada’s Walk of fame Festival.
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Click on this line to visit the “54-40” page on Wikipedia.
Click on this line to visit the official “54-40” website.
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Photos of “Doghouse Rose” performing at Canada’s largest Ribfest, in Burlington Ontario, in Sept 2015
It was the hottest day of the summer of 2015. The outdoor concert took place at the Canada’s Largest Ribfest, In Burlington Ontario.
On stage was a 4 member powerhouse band, called “Doghouse Rose“. They had recently return from a European Tour, as the supporting act for the American band called “The 69 Cats“.
The band “Doghouse Rose“, has a great stage presence. Their set was as much fun to watch, as it was to listen too. That is rather rare to find. Excellent Musicians, who also know how to entertain their audience. Catch them live whenever you can.
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Photos of the “Digging Roots” concert at Ontario’s Celebration Zone at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, on July 30 2015
Photos of “Bruce Cockburn”, Legendary Canadian Singer Songwriter, performing on the WestJet Stage at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, on July 21 2015.
Photos of Legendary Canadian Singer Songwriter “Bruce Cockburn“ performing on the WestJet Stage at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, on Tues July 21 2015.
It was outstanding to catch Canadian Icon “Bruce Cockburn” perform. Almost did not make it. I arrived well after the concert had started. So glad that it was a rather long concert.
The end of the concert was also very cool, in that “Bruce Cockburn“ came back on stage to do an encore for all his fans.
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More photos of the LIGHTS concert at the CIBC Pan AM Park at the CNE grounds, as part of Toronto 2015 Panamania.
A few more photos of the LIGHTS concert at the CIBC Pan AM Park.
The LIGHTS concert took place at the CNE grounds, as part of Toronto 2015 Panamania.
LIGHTS Poxleitner put on a very Passionate performance.
LIGHTS is a must see band.
The Music Video below is of the song “Same Sea” as heard on the LIGHTS‘ album “Little Machines“ is out now: http://smarturl.it/littlemachinesitunes
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Photos of the LIGHTS concert at the CIBC Pan AM Park , as part of Toronto 2015 Panamania.
Caught the LIGHTS concert at the CIBC Pan AM Park at the CNE grounds. The concert was held on July 20 2015, as part of Toronto 2015 Panamania.

She was amazing. Even better than the LIGHTS Canada Day concert in Vaughan.
More pics to come later.
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Photos of the “Marianas Trench” concert at Nathan Philips Square on July 15 2015. Part of Panamania Toronto.
“Marianas Trench” performed at Nathan Philips Square on July 15 2015.
The awesome concert was part of Panamania Toronto.

Josh Ramsay, the Lead Singer, interacted with the audience from the far left of the stage all the way to the far right of the stage.
This guy did not stand still. Incredible to watch stage presence.

Later into their set Josh jumps off the stage into the Photog’s Pit, to get closer to that Band’s fans. This kind of stuff is rare for any band, let alone a Canadian one. He then proceeded to climb up and started to “body surf” in the audience, while singing. Again, something that one does not see here in “conservative” Canada.

Josh’s effort helped the fans feel like they were part of the performance. The fans really are the most important part of any musical performance. Band’s are on stage for their fans. The guys in “I Mother Earth” talk about it all the time. The Marianas Trench concert, showed that these guys also know this lesson very well.

Concerts are not just about the music. I have a great stereo, just ask my neighbors. I can listen to music at home. I go to concerts to “see” the band play.

The visual impact of Josh Ramsay’s performance was inspiring. This was old school, from Chubby Checkers “The Twist” to Elvis Presley. He worked the audience and the audience “loved it”.

Simply put, the Marianas Trench concert on July 15 at Nathan Philips Square, created life long memories for everyone in the audience.


This was one of the best concerts that I have seen…
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Photos of the “Fefe Dobson” concert at the Ontario Celebration Zone at Harbourfront Centre on July 15 2015
Photos of the “Fefe Dobson” concert at the Ontario Celebration Zone at Harbourfront Centre on July 15 2015.

Photo of the “Marianas Trench” concert at Nathan Philips Square, on July 15 2015. The concert was part of Toronto 2015 Panamania
Marianas Trench concert at Nathan Philips Square on July 15 2015. Part of Toronto 2015 Panamania.
Awesome concert. The Singer has an amazing stage presence
The interaction with the audience that the Singer had was something that is seldom seen. His performance reminded one of the late Freddie Mercury, when he performed with Queen.
Will post concert pics when I have a chance to do some Post Processing.
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“I Mother Earth” Complete Concert at “It’s Your Festival” on July 10 2015, in Hamilton Ontario
I was informed about this video by Dan, a close friend of “I Mother Earth”.
This video is the complete “I Mother Earth” Concert at “Its Your Festival” in Hamilton. I wanted to shoot that show, but there was no way that I get out to Hamilton on July 10 2015.
Thanks to the gcarn YouTube channel for creating this video and making it available on YouTube.
“I Mother Earth” is an amazing band. I’ve seen them do a hour and half set and then come off stage and immediately do a meet and greet with fans. No break whatsoever. This is group of Musicians, “who really care about their fans“.
Video courtesy of the gcarn YouTube channel
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Photos of the “I Mother Earth” concert at WTFest 2015 in Brantford
The first time that I saw “I Mother Earth” perform was at Cosmo MusicFest. They set lasted about 1.5 hours and on a very sunny day. After their set finished the band did not head to an air-conditioned area. Instead they all headed to the side of the stage for a meet and greet with their fans. No break what so ever. Rarely does one see such commitment by a Band to their fans.
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Dragonette has released a New Single titled “Let The Night Fall”. Have a listen and enjoy

Photo of Martina Sorbara performing with Dragonette at the CNE Bandshell. Photo Credit Vincent Banial and Uniquely Toronto

Photo of Dragonette. Photo credit Vincent Banial
Dragonette has released a brand new single which is titled “Let The Night Fall”.
They have posted this new single on the Hype Machine site. Please click on this line to visit the Hype Machine website and then click on the Play Icon to listen to the song,
Hope that you enjoy the new music from Dragonette. If you like the new single then show your support of Superb Canadian Talent by purchasing it for your collection.
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Photos of LIGHTS performing on Canada Day 2015 up in Vaughan
Yes, I finally caught a live LIGHTS performance.
LIGHTS was scheduled to play at WTFest in Brantford on the Sunday. It rained that day. I myself do not mind, but my camera gear does not like getting soaked. Vincent did not get back to Brantford on Sunday. Apparently LIGHTS did perform that day. Was rather unhappy that I missed it.
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Photos of “The Jessica Stuart Few” performing on Monday, June 29th at St. James Park in Toronto
Here are some photos of “The Jessica Stuart Few” performing on Monday, June 29th at St. James Park in Toronto.
More photos of the Gloryhound concert at WTFest 2015 in Brantford
Here are a few more photos from the Gloryhound concert at WTFest in Brantford.
Gloryhound is an awesome Rock N Roll band from Canada’s East Coast. They are signed with eOne Music Canada.

Photos of the “Jessica Mitchell” concert at the Luminato Festival on Friday June 26 2015
Finally got a chance to visit the Luminato Festival, in Toronto this year. We had shot a lot of concerts at the 2014 Luminato Festival. I really enjoyed the low key,, up close and personal concerts. Huge contrast on Friday night, when I later headed to Nathan Phillips Square which was jam packed with people taking in a Toronto Jazz Festival concert.
Photo of “Jessica Mitchell” performing at the 2015 Luminato Festival, in Toronto
Photos of the “Al Di Meola” concert at the Toronto Jazz Festival on June 25th
“Al Di Meola” performed last night at the Toronto Jazz Festival.
Below are some photos from that “Al Di Meola” concert.

Al Di Meola performing on June 25 at Nathan Philips Square as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival.
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Toronto’s “The Key Frames” are set to release their latest EP titled “Monophone Heart” on July 07
A new five song EP (titled “Monophone Heart“) is about to released by Toronto’s “The Key Frames“. This new EP was produced by DEREK DOWNHAM, who had previously worked with Serena Ryder.
More photos of the “Big Wreck” concert at WTFest in Brantford, on June 13
Photos of the “Big Wreck” concert at WTFest in Brantford on June 13
“Big Wreck“ was the Headlining Act at WTFest in Brantford, on Sat June 13.
Since today is a bad day for me posting “typos”, the rest of this post will just be photos.
Gloryhound rocked WTFest in Brantford on Sat June 13. Awesome band.
I made it to the WTFest in Brantford on June 13. Very impressed with the way the festival was setup.

Gloryhound performing at WTFest in Brantford on June 13.
WTFest in Brantford on June 13 & 14. “Big Wreck”, “I Mother Earth”, “The Trews”, Hedley, Lights, USS and 10 other great bands
The first edition of WTFest is being held in Brantford Ontario, on June 13 and June 14. Yes, this weekend.

Really nice roster of Bands will perform on Saturday and Sunday: “Big Wreck”, “I Mother Earth”, “The Trews”, Hedley, Lights, USS, Peeler, “The Mohrs”, Gloryhound, “Sons of Revelry, “Ghost Town Orchestra”, “The Ascot Royals”, “Dear Rouge”, Harbour, “Steven ryan” and “Mark Wilson”.
Photos from 2nd camera, of “I Mother Earth” performing at Cosmo MusicFest on June 06.
I started processing the photos of “I Mother Earth” performing at Cosmo Music which were taken with my 2nd camera – Sony gear.






























