Category: CNE

CNE Bandshell Concerts 2019

The CNE is just around the corner in August. Lots to do there. In the evenings there are great Concerts held at the CNE Bandshell. The following is a list performers in 2019.  All Programming Subject to Change. Always confirm with the CNE when purchasing your tickets.

Fri Aug 16:
Spencer Burton
opens at around 7:30 pm
Burton Cummings and Band.

Sat Aug 17: Woodstock Tribute Weekend
A Little Piece of My Heart – Janis Joplin Tribute – starts at around 2:30 pm
Green River Revival – a CCR Tribute band – 3:30pm
Everyday People – Tribute to Sly and the Family Stone – 4:30pm
The Last Waltz – a tribute to the Band – 7:30pm

Sun Aug 18: Woodstock Tribute Weekend continues
Abraxas – tribute to Carlos Santana – 2:30pm
Mars Hotel – a tribute to The Grateful Dead – 3:30pm
Mad Dogs and the Englishman – tribute to Joe Cocker and Leon Russell – 4:30pm
Woodstock 50th Anniversary Band – 7:30pm

Mon Aug 19:
– in the evening The Standstills
will open at 7:30pm
– then Rival Sons will hit the Bandshell stage. They have toured with the Stones and GnR     

Video Courtesy of the RivalSons YouTube channel

Tue Aug 20:
Ryan James opening at 7:30pm
Johnny Orlando

Wed Aug 21:
Jay Douglas Opening at 7:30pm
Ken Boothe

Thu Aug 22:
Tyler Shaw and Delaney Jane – starts at 7:30pm

Fri Aug 23:
Cory James Mitchell Band open at 7:30pm
April Wine – they have been performing for 50 years.

Video courtesy of the UniDisc Music YouTube channel

Sat Aug 24:
Jann Arden performs – starting at 7:30pm

Sun Aug 25:
Meghan Patrick and Aaron Goodvin – starting at 7:30pm

Video courtesy of the Meghan Patrick YouTube channel

Mon Aug 26:
Logan Staats – opens at 7:30pm
Buffy Sainte-Marie

Tues Aug 27:
Boy Story – a Chinese Hip-Hop group – starting at 7:30pm

Wed Aug 28:
Ossie Gurley and The Truth opening – starting at 7:30pm
David Rudder and The Contraband

Thu Aug 29:
Dave Sampson opening – starting at 7:30pm
Howard Jones

Fri Aug 30:
Jon Vinyl Opens – starting at 7:30pm
MAGIC!

Video courtesy of the MAGIC! YouTube channel

Sat Aug 31:
Gabriela Bee opens – starting at 7:30pm
Walk Off The Earth

Sun Sept 01:
nêhiyawak opens – starting at 7:30pm
A Tribe Called Red

 

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CNE Midway Stage concerts 2016

We had already posted about the CNE Bandshell Concerts for 2016. The CNE Midway Stage concerts just became available. I love shooting bands on the Midway Stage. Great lighting.

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CNE Midway Stage Concerts 2016:

Aug 19    The Fraser Melvin Band 3pm and 6pm
Aug 19    Destroyer  7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 20    The Jade Monkeys   3pm and 6pm
Aug 21    Gyles  3pm and 6pm
Aug 21    Community Soul Connection 7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 22    Gyles 3pm and 6pm
Aug 22    Strange Magic (ELO tribute band) 7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 23    LMT Connection 3pm and 6pm
Aug 23    Sugar Heat   7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 24    LMT Connection 3pm and 6pm
Aug 24    Ferraro   7:30 and 11pm
Aug 25    Tony Paglia and the Nomads 3pm and 6pm
Aug 25    The Phil Naro Band 7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 26    Tony Paglia and The Nomads 3pm and 6pm
Aug 26    Thriller Canada 7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 27    Sons Of Rhythm 3pm and 6pm
Aug 27    The Rattles (The Beatles tribute band) 7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 28    Sons Of Rhythm 3pm and 6pm
Aug 28    The Honeyrunners 7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 29    Greg Wyard Band 3pm and 6pm
Aug 29    Groovestone 7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 30    Greg Wyard Band 3pm and 6pm
Aug 30    Hot Rocks (Rolling Stones tribute band) 7:30pm and 11pm
Aug 31    Lost Patients 3pm and 6pm
Aug 31    Wednesday’s Engine 7:30pm and 11pm
Sep 01    Lost Patients 3pm and 6pm
Sep 01    The Weber Brothers 6:30pm and 10:30pm
Sep 02    Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats 3pm and 6pm
Sep 02    Shawn Brady and the Northern Sons 7:30 and 11pm
Sep 03    Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats 3pm and 6pm
Sep 03    Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute band) 7:30pm and 11pm
Sep 04    The Carpet Frogs 3pm and 6pm
Sep 04    The Proud Sons 7:30pm and 11pm
Sep 05    The Carpet Frogs 3pm and 6pm

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Posted by: Vincent Banial
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CNE Bandshell Concerts 2016

August brings CNE Bandshell Concerts 2016 at the annual CNE in Toronto.

Aug 19   Fri      Randy Bachman   7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 20   Sat     Jefferson Starship  7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 22   Mon   Aloha Elvis  7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 23   Tue    Ricky Nelson Remembered   7:30pm till 8:00pm
Aug 24   Wed   Luciano   7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 25   Thur   Alan Frew   7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 26   Fri      George Canyon   7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 27   Sat     Dean Brody   7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 28   Sun    High Valley & Jess Moskaluke   7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 29   Mon   The Legendary Downchild Blues   7:30pm till 8:00pm
Aug 30   Tue    Scott Helman   7:30pm till 9:30pm
Aug 31   Wed   A Great Big World 7:30pm till 9:30pm
Sep 02    Fri     54-40  7:30pm till 9:30pm
Sep 03    Sat    The Trews   7:30pm till 9:30pm

Sep 04    Sun   Walk Off The Earth 7:30pm till 9:30pm

The above is the initial list of the CNE Bandshell Concerts 2016.

Click on this link to view our post with the CNE Midway Stage Concerts 2016 list.

Click on this line to visit the official CNE Bandshell Concerts page.

UPDATED: May 05 2016

 

Posted by: Vincent Banial
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CNE Midway Stage Concerts 2015

The CNE Bandshell Stage is the place to catch some of the major Musicians and Bands passing thru Toronto.

The CNE Midway Stage features concerts from more local talent.

Actually the CNE Midway Stage is more like a huge outdoor bar with a really nice big stage.

The sound quality is just as good at the CNE Midway Stage.

I personally think that the guys handling the “Stage Lighting” at the CNE Midway Stage are way better at it,  than the folks controlling the Lights at the CNE Bandshell.

Last year I would enjoy and shoot the CNE Bandshell concert and when that was finished, I would head over to the CNE Midway Stage to catch the last set. Made for many fun CNE nights of amazing music.

Ok, enough of my rambling. The CNE Midway Stage Concerts 2015 list follows:

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Photo of a Poster from the 1885 edition of what is now the CNE – Canadian National Exhibition

Back in 1879 the Toronto Industrial Exhibition was born.

That name stayed until 1912 when the Toronto Industrial Exhibition was officially renamed the Canadian National Exhibition.

The photo is of a poster for the Toronto Industrial Exhibition from 1885. Neat time capsule.

Photo of poster from the 1885 Toronto Industrial ExhibitionPhoto is courtesy of the Canadian National Exhibition facebook page

Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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Lets Go To The EX. Mark your calendars, The Canadian National Exhibition is coming soon

Lets Go To The EX 2015

Courtesy of The Canadian National Exhibition

 

 

 

 

Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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CNE Bandshell Concerts 2015

The CNE is not too far away. Time to mark your calendars with all the Concerts that you will want to see at the CNE in 2015.

The following is the current list of CNE Bandshell Concerts, in Toronto, for the 2015 season:

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Photos of Platinum Blonde performing at the CNE Bandshell in Toronto on Friday Aug 22 2014

Photos of the Kira Isabella concert at the CNE Bandshell in 2014

Photo of the Kira Isabella concert at the CNE Bandshell in 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo of the Kira Isabella concert at the CNE Bandshell in 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

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CNE Concert Photos – Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 29 2014

Tim Hicks and his bandmates put on an “AMAZING” concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 20!!!

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 29 2014

This was the best band that I have ever had the luck to see and hear performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage! Tim Hicks and his boys know how to entertain!

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

I was apprehensive about shooting this concert. Tim Hicks is supposed to play on Country Music Radio Stations.  Little did I know. This was “not” a Johnny Cash type of Country Music. Tim Hicks is as a good a Rock Band as they are a Country Band.

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

Superb Guitar solos. Their Bass Player is an extraordinary showman. Tim has a powerful voice and easily worked the audience.

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

Their Drummer pounded out the beat. Seriously great muscians.

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

I am not a Country Music fan, but I really enjoyed the Tim Hicks concert. Great to listen to. Fun to watch their performance.

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

The only stupid beef that I had, was with Tim’s baseball cap. The front brim would cast a shadow on his face…

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

Tim Hicks closed the show with multiple blasts from assorted Dry Ice funnels. They blasted funnels of fog onto the stage. Really neat effect. Wish that I had brought two cameras with a wide angle zoom on it.  Hard to capture a full stage with a long lens.

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

Because of the Tim Hicks concert, I plan on buying a video camera in the near future.  Video is great when something spectacular happens. I would have loved to have captured their closing song on video. Heck the whole Tim Hicks concert would have been great to capture on video.

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

Tim Hicks spoke about playing for a long period as the “house band” in a Toronto bar. These guys are ready for the “big time”. Superb players who also have a great visual performance. Concerts are about “BOTH” sight and sound. Tim Hicks and his band knows about that, in spades.

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

 

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

 

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial.

Photo from the Tim Hicks concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage

Click on this line to visit the official Tim Hicks website, to learn more about the band.

Click on this line to visit the official Tim Hicks Facebook page.

Click on this line to visit the official Tim Hicks YouTube channel and view some great music videos.

Click on this visit to visit CLiK CLiK Vic’s gallery of Tim Hicks concert pics. I will add more pics to that gallery, during the first week of Sept.

Click on this line to visit the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) official website to stay up to date with what concerts will be held at this year’s CNE.

 

 

Posted by: Vincent Banial

Disclaimer: Any Trademarks mentioned in this post are owned by the respective Trademark owner. There could be unintentional errors or omissions in this post. Always refer to the official sites to confirm details and any ongoing changes or updates. This post is subject to change without notice.

CNE Concert Photos – DESTROYER concert at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE MIdway Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit CLiK CLiK Vic.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014

On Aug 22, DESTROYER fans filled the area around the CNE Midway Stage.

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit CLiK CLiK Vic.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014

This band puts on great concerts. They know how important visual impact is.

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit CLiK CLiK Vic.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014

I caught their last show, which was impressive. After their set, members of DESTROYER went out into the audience to chat with their fans.

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit CLiK CLiK VIc.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014

Earlier this year, DESTROYER had played their 1,000th concert. Not many bands reach that milestone.

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit CLiK CLiK Vic.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014

If you get the chance to catch one of their live performances, don’t miss it….

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit CLiK CLiK Vic.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014

Click on this line to visit the official DESTROYER Canada Facebook page.

Click on this line to visit the official concerts list for the CNE Midway Stage.

Click on this line to visit the official DESTROYER Canada website.

Posted by: Vincent Banial

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CNE Concert Photos – Paul James Band at the Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014

Photo  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc Photo  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIcPhoto  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

On Aug 18 2014, the Paul James Band performed at the CNE Midway Stage, with multiple sets.

Photo  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIcPhoto  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

The Paul James Band is made up of talented musicians. What sets them apart from most other bands is Paul James, their Lead Singer, Guitarist and Front-man. Paul is a great musician, who knows how to entertain and work the audience.

Photo  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Photo  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Photo of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Photo  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Photos of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Concerts are not only about the sound. People can listen to  a radio, to hear sound. They go to “see” and hear the musicians. A great performance must include visual components. The Paul James Band offers up superb sound, along with fun to watch performance. Great stuff and not commonly seen.

Photo  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Photo of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Yes, I really enjoyed their set. It was simply awesome!!!

 

Photo  of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Photo of the Paul James Band performing at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014. Photo credits CLiK CLiK VIc

Highly recommended band. You MUST SEE the Paul James Band perform live whenever you get a chance…

Click on this line to visit the official Paul James band Website.

Click on this line to view the Paul James Band Wikipedia page.

Click on this line to visit the Paul James Band YouTube Channel with great music videos.

Special Thanks go out to Vincent Banial for shooting the photos of this concert.

CNE Concert Photos – Kailash Kher concert at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014

International Super Star Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performed to a packed audience, at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 17 2014.

 

Photo of Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performed at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

 

Great concert. Interestingly the audience was a mix of older and younger fans. True stars area able to cross the generational divide.

 

Photos of the Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performed at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

 

The show was in a way a mix of the old rustic India and the new Modern India.

 

Photo of the Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

 

Photo of the Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

 

I was surprised when he ask female fans to join him on stage. It looked liked the Security guy were also surprised. The Audience loved that gesture.

 

Photo of the Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

 

Photo of the Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

Kailash Kher and his band “Kailasa” performing at the CNE Bandsell on Aug 17 2014. Photo Credits CLiK CLiK Vic

 

Click on this line to visit the official Kailash Kher  website.

 

Click on this line to visit the official Kailash Kher Facebook page.


Click on this line to visit the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) official website to stay up to date with what concerts will be held at this year’s CNE.

 

 

Posted by: Vincent Banial

Disclaimer: Any Trademarks mentioned in this post are owned by the respective Trademark owner. There could be unintentional errors or omissions in this post. Always refer to the official sites to confirm details and any ongoing changes or updates. This post is subject to change without notice.

CNE Concerts 2014 – Midway Stage

Photo of the CNE Midway at nigt

The CNE Midway at night. Photo courtesy of The CNE

I was down at the CNE grounds earlier today to get our Media Pass. Final touches were being done. Tomorrow The EX opens for another historic season.Music has always been a theme at the CNE. Along with the Bandshell Stage, you can catch more great bands and musicians at the Midway Stage.

So here is CNE Midway Stage concert listing for 2014: Continue reading

Platinum Blonde to rock the CNE Bandshell stage on Fri Aug 22

Photo of Platinum Blonde. Photo Credit CLiK CLiK Vic

Platinum Blonde. Photo Credit CLiK CLiK Vic

On Fri Aug 22, the CNE Bandshell will host Platinum Blonde, one of Canada’s hottest bands of the 1980s.. You’ll get to hear ‘Crying Over You” and Standing in the Dark” and many other favorites, performed live.

Dwayne Gretzky will be the opening act that evening.

Video is courtesy of the AFTERLIGT FILMS YouTube channel

Tom Cochrane to perform at the CNE Bandshell on Sat Aug 30

Poto of Tom Cochrane with Jeff Jones in concert. Photo courtesy of CLiK CLiK Vic

Tom Cochrane with Jeff Jones. Photo courtesy of CLiK CLiK Vic

Yes,  Life is a Highway so mark your calendars for the evening of Saturday Aug 30th. That’s when Canadian Rocker Tom Cochrane hits the stage at the CNE Bandshell.

Every year the Canadian National Exhibition features great musical talents on assorted stages around the CNE grounds. The CNE Bandshell stage gives fans an opportunity to get up close and more personal, while they  see and hear their favorite Bands and Musicians.

Photo of Tom Cochrane in concerts with Red Rider. Photo courtesy of CLiK CLiK Vic

Tom Cochrane with Red Rider. Photo courtesy of CLiK CLiK Vic

Tom Cochrane was born in Lynn Lake, Manitoba. After a number of hit songs and a Juno Award, his name and music are known around the globe. You can read a good Bio on his iTunes page.

Click on this line to visit Tom Cochrane’s official website.

Click on this line to visit Tom Cochrane’s Facebook page

 

 

CNE Bandshell Concerts 2014

CNE Princess gates - historic photo courtesy of the CNE

CNE Princess gates – historic photo courtesy of the CNE

The CNE is set to open for another season of fun, games and concerts.  Last year we posted a listing of Bandshell concerts which was really well received, so here we go again.

CNE Bandshell Concert dates. All shows listed will start at 7:30pm:

Aug 15  Fri   Down With Webster. Outasight will be the opening act.

Aug 16  Sat   The Mavericks.

Aug 17  Sun  Kailah Kher.

Aug 19  Tue   Christopher Cross. Ash & Bloom will open.

Aug 20  Wed   The Mighty Diamonds. Jay Douglas and Paoblo Paul will open.

Aug 21  Thurs   Jose Feliciano

Aug 22  Fri   Platinum Blonde. with Dwayne Gretzky opening.

Aug 23  Sat   Gord Bamford. Tebey will open.

Aug 24  Sun   The Orchestra – made up of former members of Electric Light Orchestra. Francesco Yates to open.

Aug 26  Tue   These Kids Wear Crowns. Eleven Past One will be te middle act. Opening the night will be PRTY H3RO

Aug 27  Wed   April Wine with Bleeker Ridge opening.

Aug 28  Thurs  Hanson. Opening act will be The Seasons

Aug 29  Fri   The Hicks. Kira Isabella and Abrams Brothers will open.

Aug 30 Sat   Tom Cochrane. Autumns Cannon is the opening act.

Aug 31 Sun Rising Star Talent Competition Finals. Starts at 7pm

Click on this line to view of 2014 CNE Concerts list for the Midway Stage.

 

Posted by Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto

Disclaimer: All shows, dates and time listed above are subject to change without notice.

These Kids Wear Crowns will perform at the CNE Bandshell on Tues Aug 26th

Mark your calendars for Tues Aug 26th. That night These Kids Wear Crowns will perform with Eleven Past One and also Prty H3ro, at the CNE Bandshell stage.

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These Kids Wear Crowns is a great band from Canada’s West Coast, Chilliwack to be exact.

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The link above will take you to the pics from their 2013 concert in Vaughan. They are really good musicians, who also know how to work their audience.

Every year the The EX puts on a number of concerts at the CNE Bandshell. In a future post I will compile a complete 2014 concert list.

I wanted the first post about the 2014 CNE Bandshell concerts to feature a really great band, but also one which is not as well-known in Toronto.

The concerts will start at 7:30pm. but get there early.

Click on this line to view the CNE Bandshell show details from the official CNE site.

Click on this line to visit the Official site for “These Kids Wear Crowns”.

Click on this line to visit the Official Facebook page for “These Kids Wear Crowns”.


Video of These Kids Wear Crowns in the studio is courtesy of These Kids Wear Crowns YouTube Channel

 

Posted by Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto

DISCLAIMER: Anything posted above is subject to change without notice

Photos of Theory of a Deadman in concert, at the CNE Bandshell

Photo of Tyler Connolly on Vocals and Joey Dandeneau on Drums with Theory of a Deadman performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Photo of Tyler Connolly on Vocals and Joey Dandeneau on Drums with Theory of a Deadman performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

The CNE Bandshell saved the best for last. On Saturday Aug 31, Canadian rockers Theory of a Deadman performed in the final concert of the 2013 CNE Bandshell concert season. Continue reading

More photos of the Big Wreck concert at the CNE Bandshell

Photo of Brian Doherty on Double Neck Guitar with Big Wreck. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Photo of Brian Doherty on Double Neck Guitar with Big Wreck. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Since there seemed to be a lot of interest in the prior post of photos of Big Wreck in concert at the CNE Bandshell, I post processed a few more pics. Continue reading

Photos of Marshall Dane performing at the CNE Midway Stage

Photo of Marshall Dane performing at the CNE Midway Stage. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo of Marshall Dane performing at the CNE Midway Stage. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

On Aug 28th Marshall Dane took over the CNE Midway Stage. His music melds country and rock into something rather special. Continue reading

Photos of Big Wreck in concert at the CNE Bandshell

Photo of Ian Thornley Lead Singer and Guitarist along with Paulo Neta on Lead Guitar, both with Big Wreck performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Photo of Ian Thornley Lead Singer and Guitarist along with Paulo Neta on Lead Guitar, both with Big Wreck performing at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

On Aug 28 Big Wreck rolled into Toronto to play at the CNE Bandshell. During show setup I was amazed at the number of different guitars, that were being checked. Behind the Drummer’s pod, along the whole rear of the stage were racks of guitars. Continue reading

Photos of DESTROYER in concert at the CNE Midway Stage

Photo of Moe Rotondi on Bass with DESTROYER performing at the CNE Midway Stage

Photo of Moe Rotondi on Bass with DESTROYER. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Destroyer played at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 24 2013. This stage is setup much like a huge outdoor bar. The Beer Garden has lots of tables to get together with friends and enjoy some great music. Continue reading

Photos of Dragonette in concert at the CNE Bandshell

Photo of Dragonette in concert at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo of Dragonette in concert at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Sunday evening Dragonette took to the stage at the CNE Bandshell. So called “electronic” bands have caught on in a big way. For me it’s still unusual to not to see a guitar player or even a bass player on the stage. Continue reading

Photos of USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker) in concert at the CNE Bandshell

Photo of USS in concert at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

Photo of USS in concert at the CNE Bandshell. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com

USS is short for Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker. The band is made up of two guys. Ashley Buchholz is their main vocalist and guitarist. Jason Parsons handles the turntable, computer beat, background vocals and banter with the audience. At the CNE Bandshell concert there was also someone banging on Drums. Continue reading