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CNE Concert Photos – DESTROYER concert at the CNE Midway Stage on Aug 22 2014
On Aug 22, DESTROYER fans filled the area around the CNE Midway Stage.
This band puts on great concerts. They know how important visual impact is.
I caught their last show, which was impressive. After their set, members of DESTROYER went out into the audience to chat with their fans.
Earlier this year, DESTROYER had played their 1,000th concert. Not many bands reach that milestone.
If you get the chance to catch one of their live performances, don’t miss it….
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Posted by: Vincent Banial
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CNE Concert Photos – Paul James Band at the Midway Stage on Aug 18 2014
On Aug 18 2014, the Paul James Band performed at the CNE Midway Stage, with multiple sets.
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

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
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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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Posted by: Vincent Banial
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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.

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

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

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

Down With Webster concert at the CNE Bandshell on Aug 15 2014. Photo credit Vincent Banial
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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.
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Posted by: Vincent Banial
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
CNE Concerts 2014 – Midway Stage
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
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.
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.
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
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…
Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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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 !!!
Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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Chakalos Estate 6 million Christmas Lights show
A Six Million Christmas Lights Display covering 43 acres of the 86 acre Chakalos Estate located, in Windsor Connecticut. Every year, the public was invited to drive thru the Chakalos grounds to enjoy the show. Continue reading
502,165 Christmas Lights home display makes the Guinness World Record in 2013
Video is courtesy of the g goodman YouTube Channel
502,165 Christmas lights and about 50 kilometres of electrical extension cables were used to create the Richard’s family 2013 World Record winning Home Christmas Lights Display.
Posted by: Vincent Banial
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Amazing Christmas Light Displays in Pickering Ontario
It’s not just American families who put together incredible Christmas Light Displays outside of their homes.
Video courtesy of TorontoHD and their YouTube Channel
Just east of Toronto, in Pickering, you have to visit Ilona Park Road. Continue reading
Fred Loya used 300,000 Christmas Lights in his home Christmas Light display
Video is courtesy of ElPaso411tv and their YouTube Channel
The huge Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center in Now York City is lit by 45,000 Christmas lights.
Fred Loya’s home has that beat and uses 300,000 Christmas lights synced to music.
Click on this line for details, including a map, on how to visit Fred’s home Christmas Display.
Posted by: Vincent Banial
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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.
Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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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
Photos of Chuck D Keeping, drummer extraordinaire with Big Wreck and Suzie McNeil
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.
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
Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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Photos of Marshall Dane performing at the CNE Midway Stage
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 Dragonette in concert at the CNE Bandshell
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 Lou Gramm in concert at the CNE Bandshell in Toronto

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
Photos of Liona Boyd performing at the Taste of the Danforth Festival in Toronto
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
Photos of These Kids Wear Crowns amazing concert in Vaughan Ontario, on Canada Day

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 in concert at the NXNE Festival
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
Billy Talent performed at the 2013 NXNE Festival in Toronto at Yonge Dundas Square

Billy Talent performed an amazing show at the NXNE Festival in Toronto
Billy Talent put on an energetic show. I was shooting pics at the NXNE Festival on June 15. Great musicians played that day. Continue reading
Taylor Wilson’s Nuclear Reactor design can change the world and maybe make him the world’s first Trillionaire
Video is courtesy of TEDtalksDirector and their YouTube channel
So who is Taylor Wilson? Taylor Wilson is a young man, who has recently graduated from High School. He is also a genius, without doubt.
I do not believe that money is his motivator, but I highly suspect that he could become the world’s first Trillionaire.
He has redesigned the way a Nuclear Fission Reactor would work. His design is said to be incredibly safe to operate. He also has visions of his reactor design being used to power mankind’s space voyages of the future.
His fission reactor design is smaller by design and he states that the components can be mass-produced, on assembly lines. Henry Ford change the world with similar ideas about automobile production.
The Wilson reactors will be smaller, far safer, lower in cost and at least 50% more efficient than present designs. That means about 50% more electric power generation, when compared to the present day nuclear reactors.
He states that the final cost of the electricity produced will be competitive with natural gas-powered electric power generation.
Nuclear fission reactors typically require that their fuel rods be replaced approx every 12 to 18 months. The Taylor Wilson nuclear fission reactor design has the nuclear fuel being replaced every 30 years. That will dramatically reduce operating costs and the need for safe and secure storage of waste nuclear fuel rods.
To make the nuclear reactor installation safer and more secure, the Taylor Wilson reactor would be installed underground, Unlike reactors in present use, the Wilson reactor design functions in a non pressurized containment vessel. So if a crack were to develop in the containment vessel, there would be no pressurized release of nuclear material or contaminated gasses.
Unlike at Fukushima Japan, the Wilson reactor can be shutdown by totally stopping the nuclear fission reaction. The danger of hydrogen gas buildup, is also eliminated in the Taylor Wilson design. That in turn eliminates the possibility of a hydrogen explosion and release of nuclear material into the atmosphere which occurred in Japan.
China’s continued growth could be a huge market for the Taylor Wilson designed Nuclear Reactor. Japan could consider his reactors to provide Japan’s power generation needs. Solar and Wind power generation can only supply a comparatively small fractions of Europe’s electric power needs. The Taylor Wilson designed reactors could supply Europe’s requirements and do it very safely and at a cost far lower than present day Solar power generation.
The Taylor Wilson design results in a small reactor, but it is capable of generating 50 megaWatts of electrical power. The more compact design, low-cost and high safety could mean the reactor could also be used by mining and oil companies. One clear customer could be the oil sands developers in Canada. The Taylor Wilson reactors could provide the power to run the steam generators at Alberta oil sands sites, for example. I could go and on.
Based on the above points, I believe that Taylor Wilson stands a very good chance of becoming the world’s first Trillionaire. His design is as much a game changer as Henry Ford’s production lines were.
My suggestion to readers, would be to do more research on Taylor Wilson.
It is my opinion that Taylor Wilson has come up with something that can change the world, much like Henry Ford did…
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