Category: Concerts / Music
Platinum Blonde to rock the CNE Bandshell stage on Fri Aug 22
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
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.
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 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.
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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.
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
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DISCLAIMER: Anything posted above is subject to change without notice
Alannah Myles, with her full band, will perform at the Webber Academy Performing Arts Centre in Calgary, on May 03 2014
Photo of Alannah MYles & Neil Chapman performing at Woodbine Park in Toronto. Photo Credit Vincent Banial
Video is courtesy of the Alannah Myles Official YouTube channel
Alannah Myles will perform a repetoire of songs which will cover her 25 years of creating and sharing music which is etched into our memories.
The concert will be recorded and rebroadcast for Stampede City Sessions.
Neil Chapman will be on Lead Guitar. Leo Valvassori will be by Alannah’s side on MD, Bass, Cello & Vocals. Dale Harrison will add superb percussion on Drums. Rich Roxborough will again be featured on Keys & Vocals.
Click on this line to visit the online Zoobis ticket purchase page.
There is also a map of the location of the Webber Academy.
Click on this line to visit the official Alannah Myles website. Don’t forget to Bookmark her site.
Clicking on this line will take you to the Webber Academy (in Calgary, Alberta) website.
Alannah Myles has a Vimeo site where she shares a number of great videos.
To visit the official Alannah Myles Facebook page, just click on this line. Alannah actually runs the page and actually posts on it. Visiting her Facebook page is always fun and interesting. It is also very addictive. You “will” need your daily Alannah Myles fix….
The upcoming May 03 show is a rare chance to hear Alannah Myles live, along with her band of really Gifted Musicians. Get your tickets while you still can…
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SLYDE will be playing their final show at Cherry Cola’s on Saturady April 05. May be the last chance to see and hear an Amazing Toronto Rock band
A good friend gave me the Heads Up on this show. Takes place at Cherry Cola’s which is located at 200 Bathurst St in Toronto (Bathurst and Queen) on April 05.
Black Velvet made it to Number ONE on the USA Top 40 Billboard Chart on Mar 24th 1990. Happy Anniversary Alannah Myles
Alannah Myles celebrated an Anniversary on Mar 24th. 24 years ago her single Black Velvet made it to the Number ONE spot of the US Top 40 Billboard Chart.
Video is courtesy of the Alannah Myles Official YouTube channel
Becoming part of the memory of a generation is not a simple task. Black Velvet is known around the globe.
If you get the opportunity to see Alannah Myles perform live, don’t miss it. Her vocal abilities are amazing when heard live.
Happy Anniversary Alannah Myles !!!
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From Bump to Buzz
This awesome video is courtesy of Tom Fletcher and his YouTube Channel.
Jeff Loomis is an incredible Guitarist. Close-up view of his amazing guitar playing
Video is courtesy of the genericmetalname666 YouTube Channel
Free Live New Years Eve 2013 Concerts in Toronto, Mississauga, Barrie and Niagara Falls
Toronto will hold it’s New Years Eve 2013 Bash at Nathan Philips Square. Continue reading
Michael Staertow is sharing his Christmas Music CD titled Acoustic Christmas
Michael Staertow is the amazing Guitarist who played with Lou Gramm, last summer at the CNE Bandshell.
Photo of Michael Staertow, a Master of the Guitar. Playing with Lou Gramm, summer of 2013 in Toronto. Photo credit http://ccvic.zenfolio.com
Lou Gramm was the Lead Singer and Songwriter with the 80’s band Foreigner. Superb band. Amazing lyrics. Memorable sound.
Lou Gramm is touring again, after his battle with a Brain Tumor. Michael Staertow is on Lead Guitar. Close your eyes and you would swear that it was Foreigner up on stage.
Michael’s Acoustic Christmas CD, was recorded with Andy Knoll. No vocals. Just mellow Guitar and Keys. Perfect for get togethers around Christmas and New Years.
I have a post about the Acoustic Christmas CD on my Zenfolio site. Thought that the visitors to this site might also be interested.
It really shows off Michael’s range of talent. On stage with Lou Gramm, he delivers a powerful Guitar presence. The Acoustic Christmas CD is a melodic reinterpretation of Christmas Classics. Beautifully played, well-arranged and produced.
How often do you have a major Musician “sharing” a CD with their fans?
Click on this line to visit Michael’s Facebook page, where you will find links to each track. He recently had a post which featured links to all the tracks from the Acoustic Christmas CD.
He is an awesome Guitarist. Clearly a Master of the Guitar.
I’ll sum up in two words: He Rocks!!!
Click on this line to view a video of Michael Staertow playing ZZTop’s “Jesus Just Left Chicago”. Video is on the Geckorex YouTube Channel
Christie Goodwin, a most amazing Concert Photographer
Video is courtesy of Christie Goodwin and her YouTube Channel
May I introduce to you an amazing Concert Photographer, based in England. Her name is Christie Goodwin. Continue reading
Andy Kim’s 9th annual Chistmas Show. Mark your calendars
Photo of Andy Kim.When?
When?
On Wednesday Dec 11 2013.
Where?
The show will be held at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club, in Toronto.
Tickets go on sale Friday Oct 25th 2013 at 10am.
Andy Kim’s special guests will be announced at a later date.
You can also follow Andy Kim on his Facebook page.
The Alannah Myles Vimeo channel
Alannah Myles has a Vimeo video channel, which features her music videos.
Great way to enjoy the classic work, created by this rather talented singer and songwriter.
Click on the following link to view the music video of her 1990 monster hit song Black Velvet.
The following link: will take you to the Alannah Myles Vimeo channel
You can also follow Alannah Myles on her Facebook page.
Background info can be found on the Alannah Myles Wikipedia page.
Her main website can be reached by clicking the following link: Alannah Myles website.
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DESTROYER – historic 1,000th concert, on Oct 12 at Boston Manor in Burligton
Yes, DESTROYER will soon perform their 1,000th show. How many bands that you know of, who have reached that milestone?
Photo of Dean Criss of DESTROYER. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com
Photos of the Rock the Line concert, with Sarah Harmer, Gord Downie, The Sadies, Hayden and others
Rock the Line was a benefit concert held at Mel Lastman Square on Oct 06 2013. Continue reading
NXNE 2014 advance tickets are available now – save a bundle
NXNE 2014 will bring 1,000 Bands, 30 Feature Films, 150 Comedians and 60 Artists to Toronto. NXNE 2014 will also hold 65 interactive sessions. Continue reading
CBC Television’s new Music Show called Backstage Pass
Liona Boyd new Tour Dates for CD launch of Liona Boyd The Return to Canada With Love
I’m sure you agree that Liona Boyd is one the most amazing Classical Guitarists in the world.
Lucky for us, she will be Touring southern Ontario this late Summer and Fall.
The new tour will coincide with the Sept 17th release of her latest album titled Liona Boyd The Return… to Canada with Love. Continue reading
Photos of the Suzie McNeil concert at the Taste of the Kingsway.
Photo of Suzie McNeil. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com
Photos of Chuck D Keeping, drummer extraordinaire with Big Wreck and Suzie McNeil
Photo of Chuck D Keeping performing with Suzie McNeil on Sept 06 2013. Photo credit Vincent Banial
Chuck D Keeping is one of those musicians who plays at the back of the stage, while keeping the beat of the concert pumping. In August, I caught this very talented Drummer performing with Big Wreck at the CNE Bandshell. Back in the summer of 2012, I had also seen him on Drums with Suzie McNeil.
Photo of Chuck D Keeping performing with Big Wreck. Photo credit Vincent Banial
Photo of Chuck D Keeping on Drums with Big Wreck. Photo credit Vincent Banial
Photo of Chuck D Keeping performing with Big Wreck. Photo credit Vincent Banial
He has played with Rock bands, as well as major Symphony Orchestras. See if you recognize any of the people that Chuck has played with, such as Suzie McNeil, Big Wreck, Prince, Jeff Healey and Johhny Reid to name just a few. A very talented musician and songwriter.
Photo of Chuck D Keeping performing with Suzie Mcneil at the Taste of the Kingsway. Photo credit Vincent Banial
“Big Wreck” concert at WTFest in Brantford on June 13.
“Big Wreck” concert at WTFest in Brantford on June 13.
Video of Chuck D Keeping with Big Wreck going over his Drum Kit. Video is courtesy of SonorCanadaTube and their YouTube Channel
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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
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
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 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
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
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