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
Photo of Suzie McNeil. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Photo of Lou Gramm in concert at the CNE Bandshell. photo credit Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
Do you remember the following songs playing on the radio in the late 70s and early 80s: I Want To Know What Love Is, Hot Blooded, Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent and Cold as Ice. There were more songs, sixteen top 30 hits. The band was Foreigner. The voice singing those hits, was none other than Lou Gramm. Continue reading
Rather sad day today. I found out that the 2014 Gumball 3000 Rally will not stop over in Toronto. Continue reading
The new Ferrari 458 Speciale is announced. It is essentially the sequel to the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. I imagine that a number of Ferrari 458 Italias will be going on sale next year, when the new 458 Speciale starts arriving. Continue reading
Photo of Marshall Dane. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com
Marshall Dane recently performed in Toronto, where the photos in this post were taken. I mention that show because he was unable to walk four days before that gig. He was undergoing Physio Therapy. That did not stop him from showing up and putting on a great show, full of energy. Continue reading
CNE Princess gates CNE Princess Gates in 2012. CDN Armed Forces Salute with Fireworks. Photo credit CNE
Since the CNE is running till Sept 02, I thought that readers might like a comparison look at how The EX has changed over the years. Continue reading
Liona Boyd released her first album back in 1974. She has had a long and very successful career. Her latest soon to be hit, is called the “Toronto Song”. Continue reading
The good folks at Gumball 3000 will be having another one of their “Gumball Get Together” events. This is a chance for Exotic and Super Car owners to meet and have a coffee and doughnut together. It’s also a chance for those who love Exotic Cars to view some amazing machines. Continue reading
Video is courtesy of Big Black Delta and their YouTube Channel
Liona Boyd Performing at the taste of the Danforth. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com
On Aug 09th, I headed down to the Taste of the Danforth Festival via Toronto’s Subway. A short walk east of the Chester Subway Station, I heard the sound of music and a familiar voice. Yes I arrived “fashionably late”, as usual. Continue reading
UPDATE Aug 2014 : The list in this post is from 2013. Click on this line to view the CNE Bandshell Concert listing for 2014.
The grande lady is about to return to Toronto. Yes, the CNE is almost here. I was going thru the list of Musicians which will be performing at the Bandshell Stage. Continue reading
Jesse Dee.
Jess Dee had the unenviable task of coming on stage, following the incredible performance by Saidah Baba Talibah at the Beaches International Jazz Festival. The Boston-based soul singer/songwriter/guitarist Jesse Dee and his Band played a solid set at the Beaches International Jazz Festival. The audience settled back and listened to this group of gifted musicians. Continue reading
Saidah Baba Talibah and Irina Angelov singing at the Beaches International Jazz Festival.
Concerts are an opportunity to see and hear some amazing musicians. The emphasis is on seeing. Concerts are a visual experience. If that were not the case, then we would just play a CD or DVD on the home stereo. Continue reading
Photo of These Kids Wear Crowns. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com
“These Kids Wear Crowns” is a band based on Canada’s west coast in Chilliwack BC. There was another great band out of Chilliwack called “Chilliwack”. I wonder if there is something in the water in Chilliwack which help produce amazing bands every few decades??? It was real treat to get to see them perform on Canada Day in Vaughan. Took lots of concert photos. Continue reading
The National performed at the NXNE Festival. Unfortunately, I had to leave just before their evening set. Earlier during their sound check, they performed one song and these photos were grabbed. Special Thanks go out to Vincent Banial for sharing the photos of this concert with Uniquely Toronto.
The National performed at NXNE. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com
JT Harris guitarist in Heaven Fire. Photo credit ccvic.zenfolio.com
Heavens Fire is a Rock Band. I caught their Drummer Alexis Von Kraven, when had performed at the Muhtadi International Drumming Festival. Near the end of his Drumming set, Andy Narsingh (an amazing Bass player) joined Alexis on stage. As did an unreal Guitar player named JT Harris. The three of them form the core of Heavens Fire. Continue reading
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