Category: Concerts / Music

Photos of the “Big Wreck” concert at WTFest in Brantford on June 13

Gloryhound rocked WTFest in Brantford on Sat June 13. Awesome band.

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.

WTFest band lineup for June 13 and 14th. "Big Wreck", "I Mother Earth", "The Trews", "Hedley", "Lights", "USS

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”.

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CNE Bandshell Concerts 2015

Photos from 2nd camera, of “I Mother Earth” performing at Cosmo MusicFest on June 06.

Photos of the “I Mother Earth” concert at Cosmo MusicFest on June 06 in Richmond Hill

Diemonds performing their Inspirational song titled Hey! I Gotta “Get The F&$K Outta Here”

Video is courtesy of the MapleMetalRecords YouTube channel

This song (Hey! I Gotta) “Get The F&$K Outta Here” is for everyone “stuck” in say a bad situation, a bad relationship or a bad marriage.

It can inspire someone to open their mind to a viable solution, because Bad Situations never do get any better (been there, done that).

Some wait far too long to finally say “Hey! I gotta Get The F&$K Outta Here” and then actually do it.

Diemonds is a super talented Band.

 

Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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Help with booking your Band to play in Toronto.

Recently I was asked on Facebook, by a US based Band, about getting their Band booked to play in Toronto.

If one Band was curious about playing in Toronto, there might be others. I’m not a Booking Agent, but hope that this post might be of help to those who would like to book a Musician or a Band to play at a Toronto concert venue.
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“The StandStills” performed at the eOne Music / Gibson Canadian Music Week party

“The Wild!” performed at the Canadian Music Week party, held by eOne Music Canada & Gibson

Canadian Music Week concert lists for May 03rd thru May 10th 2015

Canadian Music Week features many concerts at many different venues, starting from May 01 and running till May 10th 2015.

Initially I had posted concert lists for the first two days (May 01 & 02) of CMW. For the rest of Canadian Music Week you can find concert dates by clicking on this line. Doing so will take you to the official Canadian Music Week events Schedule page.

Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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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. Any offers mentioned in this post are also subject to change without notice.

Canadian Music Week concert list for Saturday May 02 2015

Canadian Music Week concert list for Friday May 01 2015

BACHMAN new tour dates supporting the release of their new album “Heavy Blues”

“The Edge” BACHMAN Video is courtesy of the Solid Gold Channel on YouTube

 

BACHMAN‘s new album titled “Heavy Blues” will release in just a few days (April 15). A number of Tour Dates have already been confirmed. As always please check with the Concert Venue to confirm as Tour Dates can be subject to change.

The track list for BACHMAN’s “Heavy Blues” album is:

The Edge
Ton of Bricks” (with special guest Rival Sons guitarist Scott Holiday)
Bad Child” (with special guest Joe Bonamassa)
Little Girl Lost” (with special guest Neil Young)
Learn to Fly
Oh My Lord” (with special guest Robert Randolph)
Confessin’ to the Devil” (featuring a guitar solo by Jeff Healey)
Heavy Blues” (with special guest Peter Frampton)
Wild Texas Ride
Please Come to Paris” (with special guest Luke Doucet)
We Need to Talk

You can order the new BACHMAN “Heavy Blues” album via APPLE iTunes.

You can also order BACHMAN’s “Heavy Blues” on Vinyl, or a on an audio CD, or in MP3 files from AMAZON.

The following is a current list of upcoming BACHMAN Tour Dates for the release of the Heavy Blues album:

Date Venue City Country Tickets
04/10/2015 Deerfoot Inn & Casino Calgary, AB Canada Tickets
04/11/2015 MacLab Theatre at The Citadel **NEW VENUE** Edmonton, AB Canada Tickets
04/12/2015 Dakota Dunes Casino Whitecap, SK Canada Sold Out
04/15/2015 The Virgin Mobile Mod Club Toronto, ON Canada Tickets
04/16/2015 Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre Montreal, QC Canada Tickets
04/24/2015 Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT USA Tickets
04/25/2015 The Concert Hall at NY Society for Ethnical Culture New York, NY USA Tickets
05/20/2015 Orpheum Theatre Vancouver, BC Canada Tickets
05/28/2015 The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA USA Tickets
05/30/2015 Saban Theatre Beverly Hills, CA USA Tickets
06/10/2015 Sanderson Center Brantford, ON Canada Tickets
07/25/2015 The Garage London UK Tickets
07/26/2015 Mote Park – Ramblin’ Man Fair Maidstone, Kent England Tickets
01/21/2016 Rock Legends IV Cruise Fort Lauderdale USA Tickets
01/22/2016 Rock Legends IV Cruise Fort Lauderdale USA Tickets
01/23/2016 Rock Legends IV Cruise Fort Lauderdale USA Tickets
01/24/2016 Rock Legends IV Cruise Fort Lauderdale USA Tickets
01/25/2016 Rock Legends IV Cruise Fort Lauderdale USA Tickets

 
Click on this line to visit Randy Bachman’s official website for more updates.

Also make sure to checkout Randy Bachman’s official Facebook page.

HEAVY BLUES will be available worldwide on April 15, 2015 through Linus Entertainment / eOne Music Canada.

 
 

Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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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. Any Tour Dates mentioned in this post are also subject to change without notice.

Van Halen will Tour North America starting on July 05 2015. They will play in London and Toronto on Aug 05 and 07th respectively

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

Behind Blues Eyes by The Who with Bryan Adams handling the vocals

Behind Blues Eyes by the Who, is a great song. Loved the “Who’s Next” album, which has the Behind Blue Eyes track on it . Well worn album, but still plays. Since purchase it has been a treasured part of my LP collection.

Video is courtesy of the Bryan Adams YouTube channel


Quoting from the Bryan Adams YouTube channel: “Bryan Adams and The Who performing Behind Blue Eyes at The Royal Albert Hall, London, in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust”

 

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.

DESTROYER, Canada’s KISS tribute band, new 2015 Tour dates

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

DESTROYER, Canada’s amazing KISS tribute band is on the road again in 2015.

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 22 2014
Photo Credit: Vincent Banial

Mike Chichkan is their new Drummer. Hope to get pics of him playing his sticks, sometime in 2015.

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 22 2014/ Photo credit Vincent Banial

Fun band to watch. Each member is a great Musician.

Photo of DESTROYER performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial.

DESTROYER performing at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 22 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

When you catch a DESTROYER set, close your eyes and you’ll think that you’re at a KISS concert.

Video is courtesy of the shandi1972 YouTube channel

The following are DESTROYER Canada Tour Dates for 2015:

Sat. Jan 10 2015 – All-Stars Classic Bar & Grill, Brampton ONT

Sat. Jan 24 2015 – Black Forest Inn, Conestoga ONT

Sat. Jan 31 2015 – Rustic, Sarnia ONT

Sat. Feb 14 2015 – Capitol Centre, North Bay ONT

Sat. Mar 07 2015 – Centre for the Performing Arts, Port Perry ONT

Sat. Mar 14 2015 – Salle Théåtre la Scene, Saint-Hyacinthe QC

Sat. Mar 21 2015 – Stewart Maguire’s Landing, Bolton ONT

Sat. Mar 28 2015 – Imperial Theatre, Quebec City QC Fri.

Apr 03 2015 – Dolbeau QC

Sat. Apr 11 2015 – Big Daddy’s Rock & Roll Emporium, Newmarket ONT

Fri. Apr 17 2015 – St. Anne’s High School, Belle River ONT

Sat. Apr 18 2015 – Rad Brothers Sports Bar, Milton ONT

Fri. May 01 2015 – The Brass Monkey, Ottawa ONT

Sat.May 02 2015 – The John Street Pub, Arnprior ONT

Sun.May 17 2015 – Waterdown Arts & Music Streetfest, WaterdownONT

Sat. Jun 20 2015 – Festival Forestier, Senneterre QC

Fri. Jul 03 2015 – Sab Stock, Pembroke ONT

Sat. Jul 11 2015 – Stonewall’s, Hamilton ONT

Sat.Jul. 18 2015 – Pow Wow, Les Escousmins QC

Fri. Jul. 24 2015 – Walkerville Art, Walk & Rock, Windsor ONT

For Tour updates, always check the official DESTROYER Canada website by clicking on this line. Scroll down their main page for the Tour updates.  

Posted by: Vincent Banial

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Sometimes I get lucky and even manage to take a good photo…

 

Posted by: Vincent Banial

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Janis Joplin sings Cry Baby – live in Toronto

I have shot my share of concerts. I’ll get into trouble for the following statement. Thru the lens one can see who really gets into their music and those who just go thru the motions.

Janis Joplin was the real deal, an amazing performer.

Video is courtesy of the w1zard23 YouTube channel

 

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.

Cavalcade of Lights in Toronto 2014

Video is courtesy of the Unique Toronto Tours YouTube Channel

The annual Toronto Cavalcade of Lights is held in the heart of the City, at Nathan Phillips Square. Local Toronto based Musicians fill the evening with live music prior to the Christmas Lights Show.

 

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

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 – Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell Stage on Aug 15 2014

Here is our Gallery of CNE Concert photos,

from the Down With Webster concert

held at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014.

Photo of the Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo of the Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo of the Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

PPhoto of the Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo of the Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

Photo of the Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014 Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo of the Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial

 Click on this line to visit the official band website for Down With Webster.

Click on this line to visit the official Facebook page for Down With Webster.

Click on this line to view the official Down With Webster iTunes page.

Click on this to view our CNE Concerts list for CNE Bandshell concerts in 2014.

Click on this line to visit the official CNE website.

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.

CNE Concert Photos – Wednesday’s Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage – Aug 15 2014

Photo of Wednesday's Engine in concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo of Wednesday’s Engine in concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Wednesday’s Engine performed on the Midway Stage at the CNE.

Photo of Wednesday's Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo of Wednesday’s Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

I dropped by after the Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15.

Photo of Wednesday's Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo of Wednesday’s Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

The Lighting guys at the Midway Stage are again doing a superb job.

Photo of Wednesday's Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo of Wednesday’s Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

IMHO the lighting on the Midway Stage is way better, than the lighting on the CNE Bandshell Stage. No dark shadows being cast onto the Musician’s faces…

Photo of Wednesday's Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo of Wednesday’s Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Wednesday’s Engine is made up of extremely good Musicians. Great band to kick back and listen to, while partaking in a few Brewskys with friends.

Photo of Wednesday's Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Photo of Wednesday’s Engine concert at the CNE Midway Stage 2014. Photo Credit Vincent Banial

Click on this line to visit the Official Website for “Wednesday’s Engine”.

Click on this line to visit “Wednesday’s Engine” official Facebook page.

Click on this line to view our CNE Midways Stage  Concerts listing for 2014.

Click on this line to view our CNE Bandshell Stage Concerts listing for 2014.

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