Monthly Archives: February 2013

Skip Tracer always a ton of fun at Southside Thursdays

It’s been several years now that one of the GTA’s top Pop Rock bands, Skip Tracer, has been appearing every Thurs. night at one of the GTA’s top live music clubs, Etobicoke’s Southside Johnny’s at 3653 Lakeshore Blvd. W. near Brown’s Line. One of the things I really like about Southside is that the owner,…

Jake celebrates 50 at Reservoir Wed.

Versatile Americana/Jazz songwriter Big Rude Jake celebrates a milestone birthday tomorrow night and you’re invited. As he turns 50 at TO’s Reservoir Lounge at 52 Wellington St. E., he’ll be joined on stage 9:45-1:30 by his Jump City Crusaders band in front of a room likely packed with his fans.  Cover is just $6. Pic:…

Still time to get tix for Larnell Lewis clinic at Drumland Wed.

If you’re a drummer looking to learn new techniques from someone who’s versed in Jazz, Blues, Gospel and Rock styles, it’ll be worth the $10 enrolment and the drive to 4585 Hwy 7 in Vaughan tomorrow to attend the 7 p.m. drum clinic being put on at Drumland by Larnell Lewis. This Brampton-based sticks-swinger, teacher…

David Barrett Trio unveils new album Tues. 7-10 at Orbit Room

It took the encouragement and support of his longtime friend Alex Lifeson of Rush fame to convince session and sideman guitarist David Barrett to finally step out of the shadows and into the limelight as a frontman artist three years ago with the debut of his own Prog Rock trio. The talented stringsmith and songwriter…

Sarah Burton has a busy week before starting tour

I’ve never heard Sarah Burton perform and as far as I know I’ve never met her, but her name has been popping up on my keyboard a few times recently, so I decided it was time to at least check out her online persona. A visit to her www.sarahburton.ca website left me feeling rewarded at…

Jam it out with Elvis this afternoon at The Eton

OK, he’s not the real Elvis, but then who is? And George Pliakes does a pretty damn fine job of channelling the dearly departed iconic singer. And once a month you get to join him and his Vortex band on stage as he puts on his last-Sunday Jammin’ With Elvis matinée show at nicer-than-it-looks Eton…

Julian Fauth co-hosts today’s Junction All-Stars jam

The Sun. afternoon Junction City All-Stars jam hosted by Dave McManus and various guest co-hosts 3:30-7:30 at The Hole In The Wall will be living up to its name at today’s edition. Joining McManus will be Juno winner for Best Blues Album and longtime area favourite Julian Fauth, who not only easily captivates rooms when…

Wild T has a double-bill at Roc’n’ Doc’s tonight and Sunday

With the addition of Tony “Wild T” Springer and his band The Spirit to the regular weekly rotation, Port Credit’s Roc’n Doc’s has consolidated its position as one of the area’s leading live music rooms, offering top talent seven nights a week. Tony and his group appear every Sunday night 10-1 featuring his inventively sizzling…

Tommy teaming up with Mary for Karla’s titillation tonight

It may sound like something from a plotline for a bad porno video, but Karla will be watching Tommy and Mary get it on in public tonight and very much enjoying it! Before you call the morals police, do note that the Karla in question is the Karla’s Roadhouse located at 4630 Kingston Rd. in…

Mena heads home to Cornwall for birthday gigs this weekend

Vivacious and volcanic vocalist and Rock songwriter Mena Hardy erupted onto the Toronto scene a couple of years ago and has quickly made herself a part of the established roster at a couple of primo clubs, including Southside Johnny’s in Etobicoke. But for a few years before all that, after attending school in the Cornwall…