Stompin' Tom Connors

Stompin' Tom Connors

City View Drive In  Facebook graphic
July 2, 2020
by Kerry Doole

Toronto’s new CityView Drive-In (pictured) will host concerts, the star-studded Saints And Sinners Tour is rescheduled, and MusiCounts presents a virtual dance party. Others in the headlines include Stompin' Tom Connors and Whiskey Jack, Kiesza, JAZZ.FM91 shows, Montreal venue closures, Anvil, Manitoba Music, Bandcamp, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Mike Shabb, and farewell Johnny Mandel, Benny Mardones, and Milton Glaser. With video.

January 25, 2019
by Bill King

On the eve of their sixth 6th annual birthday celebration honouring the Canadian legend, Whiskey Jack's leader and his bandmate Douglas John Cameron sit down to discuss the event and the enduring legacy of STC.

Cold Specks   Facebook photo
December 12, 2018
by Kerry Doole

Cold Specks (pictured) gets confessional, Yannick Nézet-Séguin shines, and Toronto's best albums. Also in the headlines are Bison, Stompin' Tom, Childish Gambino, Indarra, YouTube, Spotify, Sony Music, #MeToo, Grammys, Fillmore West, Monterey Pop, Iggy Pop, female rap, Johnny Marr, The Pogues and Aretha Franklin.

David McPherson
September 22, 2017
by Jason Schneider

Toronto's Legendary Horseshoe Tavern is now turning 70, and this Canadian music scribe has written an authoritative history of the storied venue. 

July 5, 2017
by Kerry Doole

A quick glance at the latest news about Canada's music biz and musicians.