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Matthew Good and His Band with I Mother Earth Headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino This November

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Matthew Good and His Band with I Mother Earth Headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino This November

Fallsview Casino Resort  welcomes two iconic Canadian rock bands Matthew Good and His Band and I Mother Earth to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Friday, November 21, 2025. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 18 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.

“This tour celebrates an incredible legacy of Canadian rock music, and we are thrilled to welcome them to OLG stage at Fallsview Casino. Matthew Good and His Band and I Mother Earth in concert is a Canadian rock music moment to experience” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing and Resort Operations at Niagara Casinos.

Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics. He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s. Rock radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” made the group a household name, selling out shows throughout Canada over seven years and four full-length album releases. After disbanding in 2002, Good started writing and recording his first solo record, 2003’s Avalanche, hailed as a masterful work of emotional and intellectual depth, the album struck a chord with critics and audiences alike. To date, Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career. He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.”

When I Mother Earth first ended their eight Year Hiatus in March of 2012 they did so by putting a countdown clock on their website that expired just in time for the band to perform two sold out shows in Toronto.  In 2016 they turned the clock back 20 years back to be exact and reunited with the bands original vocalist Edwin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of critically acclaimed multi Platinum album Scenery and Fish.  This reunion caused the band to tour nationally for the first time since ending their hiatus. The album Scenery and Fish generated four Top 10 Hits in Canada with “Raspberry”, “Another Sunday”, “Used to be Alright”, and “One More Astronaut”, but it’s the new music on the horizon and the opportunity to dive into their first record Dig that has both the fans and the band excited to explore.  The debut record featured four top singles as well.  “Levitate”, “Rain Will Fall”, “So Gently We Go” and “Not Quite Sonic” all hold a distinct place in the Hearts of I Mother Earth fans.

I Love Lucy Scene Highlights the Chaos of English Words Ending in “OUGH”

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I Love Lucy Scene Highlights the Chaos of English Words Ending in “OUGH”

English is tough. Or is it “tough-enough-through-cough”? Ricky Ricardo finds out the hard way in a classic I Love Lucy moment that proves the English language needs a timeout.

1000 Musicians Perform “Another Brick in the Wall” Live in Portugal with Rockin’1000

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1000 Musicians Perform “Another Brick in the Wall” Live in Portugal with Rockin’1000

Take one iconic stadium, one iconic Pink Floyd song, and 1,000 musicians from around the world. Rockin’1000 turned “Another Brick in the Wall” into a worldwide rock choir—and it’s glorious.

Too Many Zooz Bring Jazz Mayhem to a 1940s Swing Dance Party In “Carvan” Music Video

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Too Many Zooz Bring Jazz Mayhem to a 1940s Swing Dance Party In “Carvan” Music Video

Too Many Zooz didn’t just cover “Caravan”—they kicked down the doors of a 1940s swing hall and blew the roof off. Vintage vibes, modern brass, and enough groove to make your grandpa dance again.

The Cult Headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino This October

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The Cult Headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino This October

The legendary English rock band The Cult, known for fusing elements of gothic rock, hard rock and psychedelia over the decades, will take the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Thursday, October 9, 2025 with their North America 8525 tour. Joining The Cult is special guest Death Cult. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 18 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.

“The Cult has a special connection to Canadian fans and we are thrilled to bring this iconic band to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino,” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing and Resort Operations at Niagara Casinos. “The Cult is known for their exceptional live performances, and we are counting down the days!”

The Cult formed in 1984 England, with the seminal post-punk band going on to sell millions of albums with numerous international and U.S. gold and platinum certifications. Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar) have released 11 studio albums over The Cult’s career. The band, dubbed “Shamanic goths”, found international renown with the 1985 album, Love, which featured the enduring rock anthem “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the oft-heard follow-up single, “Rain.” Electric arrived in 1989, with journalists saying the collection of songs (particularly “Love Removal Machine,” “Wild Flower,” and “Lil’ Devil”) “swaggers, crunches and howls.” Most recently, The Cult released Under the Midnight Sun. In late 2023, Astbury and Duffy reformed Death Cult for a series of live performances and sold out shows – and 2025 marks more outstanding performances including a stop at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Artifacts Join Rock Hall Exhibit

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Artifacts Join Rock Hall Exhibit

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is excited to welcome new artifacts from 2002 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and legendary rock band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, into the Museum’s Main Exhibit Hall. 

From studio notes and handwritten lyrics to backstage passes and tickets stubs, this new display tells the story of Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker’s groundbreaking 1982 album, Long After Dark, from the earliest stages through its subsequent tour.

Featured in the exhibit is Petty’s acoustic guitar, a piece he played at home, used in the studio and took with him on the road, the music video script from the “You Got Lucky” music video, and cassette tapes from a 1982 tour stop in Edinburgh, Scotland among other artifacts.  

Despite it being a golden era of The Heartbreakers playing at the height of their powers, Long After Dark is widely known as the band’s most misunderstood and underrated success. The album, the band’s third and final project with legendary producer Jimmy Iovine, features an edgy collection of rock ballads and guitar anthems backed by the unmistakable sound of The Heartbreakers with the new addition of Howie Epstein on bass and backing vocals.

In 1982, fans were able to experience the folklore of Long After Dark in the cult-classic documentary, TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY. A rowdy era-defining look at rock & roll, the film takes place during the finalizing, promoting and touring of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ Long After Dark. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire), the film originally aired only once on MTV in February 1983. Last year, The Petty Estate, in partnership with Trafalgar, facilitated the critically acclaimed documentary’s theatrical and streaming debuts which will have a special showing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year.

The 15 Most Underrated Drummers in Rock

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The 15 Most Underrated Drummers in Rock

While guitar gods and lead singers take the limelight, rock’s heartbeat has always lived in the back — behind the kit. These drummers shaped genres, broke rules, and made songs soar, often without the credit they truly deserve. Here are 15 drummers who deserve louder applause.

Abe Cunningham (Deftones)
His grooves glide like silk and hit like bricks. Abe’s drumming turns Deftones songs into atmospheric rollercoasters — nuanced, dynamic, and always in control, even when chaos erupts.

Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season)
Barrett fused grunge with global rhythms and jazz timing. His drumming wasn’t just backing — it was breathing. The quiet mystic of the drum world, with thunder in his hands.

Bill Berry (R.E.M.)
He wrote “Everybody Hurts,” left the band at their peak, and made every beat matter. R.E.M.’s backbone was subtle, smart, and soulful — and his absence was always felt.

Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
More than just heavy — Bill brought jazz chops to doom metal. His fills were fluid, unpredictable, and full of fire. Sabbath wouldn’t have been the same without his swing.

Brendan Canty (Fugazi)
He played like the floor was lava. Explosive, precise, and politically charged, Canty drummed with the urgency of a revolution and the discipline of a conductor.

Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Thrash metal’s secret MVP. His double-kick fury, punk speed, and tight fills made Anthrax one of the most rhythmically thrilling bands of the Big Four — and he’s a killer riff writer, too.

Chad Gracey (Live)
A master of dynamics. Chad made every snare crack and tom rumble feel like a heartbeat. His work on Throwing Copper is a clinic in restraint and release.

Clem Burke (Blondie)
A glam-punk hybrid with Keith Moon flair. Clem added adrenaline to Blondie’s polished pop, bringing urgency, drama, and the best hi-hat work this side of CBGB.

Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Simple on the surface, genius underneath. “Cosmo” had groove for days and the unshakable steadiness that let Creedence boogie down bayous and Vietnam soundtracks alike.

Gina Schock (The Go-Go’s)
Powerful, precise, and never playing it safe. Gina’s drumming gave The Go-Go’s punk bones under all that pop sugar. Listen to Beauty and the Beat again — she owns it.

Jody Stephens (Big Star)
There’s a wistful swing in every beat. Jody brought emotional depth to Big Star’s power pop — loose but never sloppy, like the sound of someone chasing down heartbreak with hope.

Phil Collins (Genesis)
Yes, he sang and sold out stadiums — but Phil’s drumming was explosive, experimental, and deeply musical. His work on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway alone is a prog masterclass.

Reni (The Stone Roses)
Reni blended breakbeats, funk, and Madchester groove into something entirely his own. His rhythms danced and swaggered, holding down the band even as they floated into psychedelia.

Stephen Morris (Joy Division, New Order)
He played like a drum machine with a soul. Stephen’s cold, mechanical precision helped define post-punk — but listen closer, and you’ll hear endless texture and tension.

Tony Thompson (Chic, The Power Station)
A funk legend who slid into rock like he owned it. When musicians need a solid backbone, they called Tony. He could groove a stadium into orbit.

10 Tips for Balancing Aa Day Job With A Music Career

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10 Tips for Balancing Aa Day Job With A Music Career

You dream in lyrics, live for rehearsals, and somehow still show up to that morning meeting with a coffee and a smile. Whether you’re an indie rocker, jazz pianist, or bedroom producer, juggling a day job and a music career is the ultimate double life — and you’re not alone. Here are 10 fun, practical, and slightly rockstar-approved tips to help you balance it all like a legend-in-the-making.

1. Treat Your Calendar Like Your Tour Manager
Your schedule isn’t just paper — it’s your stage plot. Carve out time for practice, shows, work, sleep and yes, breathing. Google Calendar isn’t glamorous, but neither is burnout.

2. Mornings Are for Mindset, Not Just Muffins
Start your day with 5 minutes of intention. Read a lyric, hum a melody, or journal your goals. This isn’t fluff — it’s focus, and it sets the tone before the day job dials in.

3. Use Your Commute Like a Music School
Whether you’re on a train, bus, or stuck in traffic, that’s rehearsal time, baby. Listen to demos, vocal warm-ups, music business podcasts, or even write lyrics in your notes app.

4. Say “No” Like a Rock Star in Sunglasses
Not every gig is the gig. Choose shows and sessions that align with your goals. Respect your time, your energy, and your day job PTO — you’ll thank yourself later.

5. Make Weekends Sacred (for Creativity, Not Just Groceries)
Saturdays are for soundchecks. Sundays are for songwriting. Plan ahead and use weekends for deep creative work — then reward yourself with a pizza and a nap.

6. Batch Your Life Like a Pro Producer
Group similar tasks — band emails, merch orders, social media posts — into one focused session. You’ll save time, skip stress, and maybe even get to bed before midnight.

7. Let Your Boss Know You’re in a Band (But Don’t Shred in the Break Room)
Be honest. Most managers appreciate passion. Letting them know you’re in music builds trust and might earn you flexibility — or at least curiosity and a fan or two.

8. Use Vacation Days Strategically, Like Festival Slots
Save those precious days off for recording, mini-tours, or recovery time after late-night gigs. You’re not slacking — you’re managing two careers with Grammy-level precision.

9. Keep Your Gear Ready to Go, Like Batman
Your mic, cables, and guitar shouldn’t be tangled under a pile of laundry. Set up a corner of your home like a mini studio. Convenience = consistency.

10. Remember: Progress Over Perfection
Not every week will be gold records and standing ovations. But every practice, post, and performance adds up. Keep showing up. The balance is in the becoming.

79 Surprising Facts About Linda Ronstadt

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79 Surprising Facts About Linda Ronstadt

Today we celebrate 79 magical, musical, magnificent years of Linda Maria Ronstadt — the voice that could soar from rock arenas to opera houses, mariachi fiestas to lullaby dreams. In her honor, here are 79 fun and whimsical facts about the First Lady of Rock, the Queen of Crossover, and the Patron Saint of Perfect Harmony.

Linda was born on July 15, 1946, in sunny Tucson, Arizona.

Her family had a 10-acre ranch with cows, chickens, and harmonies.

As a kid, she sang Mexican folk songs and Broadway tunes in the same breath.

Her dad played boogie-woogie on the piano — he was cool like that.

Linda’s mom loved Gilbert & Sullivan and passed on the drama gene.

Her great-grandfather made wagons. Her other grandpa invented the rubber ice cube tray.

At 14, she formed a band with her siblings called The Union City Ramblers.

She dropped out of the University of Arizona to chase rock dreams in L.A.

Linda’s big break? Singing “Different Drum” with the Stone Poneys.

That song was written by Monkee Michael Nesmith. Monkey business indeed.

Her first solo album was called Hand Sown…Home Grown.

Critics call it the first alt-country album by a woman.

In the early ’70s, she toured with The Doors and hung with Neil Young.

Linda helped form the Eagles. Yes, that Eagles.

She had a pet duck named Conrad. 🦆

Her 1974 album Heart Like a Wheel hit #1 on the Billboard 200.

“You’re No Good” became her first and only #1 single.

She was the first female rock star to sell out arenas.

Rolling Stone put her on the cover six times — Annie Leibovitz took the most iconic one.

Time magazine called her “Torchy Rock” and she hated that headline.

She sang barefoot on stage because she wanted to feel grounded.

Her stage outfits included roller skates and short shorts — iconic.

She turned “Blue Bayou” into a global weepy wonder.

She duetted with Aaron Neville, James Ingram, and Homer Simpson.

Linda’s version of “When Will I Be Loved” was better than the Everlys. (Sorry, boys.)

She recorded an entire album of lullabies — and it won a Grammy.

She once sang “Tumbling Dice” because Mick Jagger told her to.

She could sing country, rock, opera, jazz, and Spanish — sometimes all in one show.

Linda was the original “Trio” member with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris.

Their harmonies were so good, they got a star on the Walk of Fame.

Her 1983 album What’s New revived the Great American Songbook.

She recorded it with legendary arranger Nelson Riddle.

She sang at Carnegie Hall, Radio City, and her backyard.

Canciones de Mi Padre became the best-selling non-English album in U.S. history.

She won a Grammy for it — her Spanish is smoother than flan.

Linda once performed opera in The Pirates of Penzance and earned a Tony nod.

She sang “Poor Wandering One” like a soprano angel.

Her albums have gone gold, platinum, and multiplatinum so many times, we’ve lost count.

She’s collaborated with Philip Glass, Frank Zappa, and Flaco Jiménez.

She sang with Paul Simon on Graceland. “Take this child, Lord, from Tucson…”

Her 1989 duet “Don’t Know Much” with Aaron Neville hit #2 on Billboard.

She sang for the Dodgers at the World Series in 1977.

She’s been nominated for 27 Grammy Awards.

She won 11 Grammys. One for each octave she seems to have.

She’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — finally inducted in 2014.

Her live shows often featured cowboy boots and string sections.

She voiced herself in The Simpsons. Homer was a fan.

She helped popularize artists like Warren Zevon and Elvis Costello.

She once appeared on Sesame Street and sang to a muppet.

Linda has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame… and shared one with her Trio sisters.

She recorded a Cajun-influenced album with Ann Savoy called Adieu False Heart.

Her autobiography is called Simple Dreams. It’s dreamy.

She once said, “Music is meant to lighten your load.”

Linda called Ella Fitzgerald and Maria Callas her guiding lights.

Her version of “Desperado” is pure heartbreak in three minutes.

She sang in 6/8 time like it was second nature.

She sang for the Obamas. Twice.

She refused to lip-sync, ever.

She once sang on The Johnny Cash Show.

She dated California governor Jerry Brown — before he was governor. Twice.

Her greatest hits album sold over 7 million copies in the U.S.

Her music helped define the soundtrack of the 1970s.

She once said her concerts were like “church with beer.”

She sang harmony so well, she made Neil Young cry.

She appeared in the film FM — as herself.

She learned songs phonetically in French and Italian just to sing them right.

In the ‘90s, she recorded lullabies, country, and Afro-Cuban music.

She toured Japan, Australia, and the world — often with a mariachi band.

She loved Tucson so much, they named a music hall after her.

She was a Kennedy Center honoree in 2019.

She once said: “I don’t sing unless I believe it.”

Her music has been covered by everyone from Trisha Yearwood to Sarah Brightman.

She made stage fright seem charming.

Linda never wrote many songs — but interpreted like nobody else.

Her voice was described as “the most sterling pipes of her generation.”

She recorded with the Chieftains and sang in Irish Gaelic.

She’s sold over 100 million albums worldwide.

Her 1976 album cover featured her in a pigpen. Yes, really.

She changed music forever just by being Linda.

Electric Dirt Bikes and the Rise of Smart Mobility Solutions

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By Mitch Rice

The transport world is rapidly evolving, and electric dirt bikes are also becoming an extremely potent embodiment of these changes. These are already much more than rough, mean, off-road vehicles: today, they are smarter, more efficient, and closer to daily transportation. In light of the current issues of high-gasoline prices, environmental issues, and a need for smart means of commuting, the electric dirt bike can be viewed as the most advanced solution to the modern rider.

This development is propelling a fresh sphere of output, connective, as well as environmentally viable traveling, whether through metropolitan roads or dusty pathways. You are welcome to the emergence of smart mobility, and the electric off-road bicycle is taking the front seat.

Traditional Power to Smart Performance

The vintage bikes were very fast and rough as kats, but also were accompanied with some maintenance nightmares, excessive exhaust and uninhibited noise. Years have passed, and today the game has been totally altered by the electric dirt bike.

The modern e-bikes are high-powered having Lithium-ion batteries, electronic control devices which give instant acceleration, precise throttle and long battery life. They thus are flexible enough to make it into both the urban area and the wilds. They also remain silent and environmentally friendly since they are electric.

Smart Mobility: The Real Idea of This Concept.

Smart mobility is not a cute term it is a revolution in mobility thought. It implies the application of technology as a means of making travel fast, clean, and efficient. Off-road e-bike is important in this case as it combines the off-road strength and the urban-ready smarts.

Electric bikes no longer only focus on performance as they have regenerative braking, GPS, ride modes with apps, and smart screen support. They are smart devices that are convenient, safe, and environmentally conscious.

Made for the Future: 2025 HappyRun G300 Pro 6500W

The HappyRun 6500W Electric Dirt Bike G300 Pro 2025 New bike is one of the most sophisticated models that can be called the bike of the future of electric mobility. The powerful specifications are combined with the next-level design in this high-performance model.

The G300 Pro has a 6500W peak motor and a 72V 30Ah battery, with miles topping 60 + and 70-80 miles maximum. Dual suspension powered with fast charging and the power offered by this bike makes it well equipped to take the hard bumps in the off-road conditions but at the same time equally competent in the on-road or the smooth paths of the city.

Its intelligent screen shows all the real-time information, such as speed, mileage, and battery level. With an improved controller, LED headlights, and hydraulic brakes, your ride will be safe and exquisite as well.

Why Off-Road Electric Bicycles Are Making Headway

One of the best strengths of an off-road electric bike is its versatility. You will be able to slip through a crowd of city traffic with no emissions or trek in the mountains in silence. These bikes can fit into various terrains and riders’ preferences.

To younger riders, it is easy to ride. To a seasoned off-road rider, they offer the performance and directness one would expect of a gas-powered bike, and more, with none of the smell or the sound of a gas engine. And when it comes to commuters, they are a fun and convenient way of transportation as compared to traditional transportation.

Riding with an ecological twist of electric energy.

Awareness of the problem of water pollution has dictated the trend of electric over gas among many riders. An electric bike with high speed off-road emits nothing during ridin,g and the use of the bike leaves only slightly above the carbon footprint in comparison with vehicles powered by gas.

With the growing technology in battery recycling and charging structure, electric bikes are turning out to be one of the most eco-friendly modes of personal mobility. And they are easier to maintain, and save wastage and repair expenses in the long run.

Design of Intelligent Rider Experience

The electric dirt bikes are more intelligent today than before. Capturing all the ride details, digital displays are used. The throttle sensitivity/terrain and the mode of power can be set by terrain or by the rider. The riders remain connected even when not on the bike through anti-theft systems, the app syncing, and the firmware updates.

The design of even the frames has been made better with more aerodynamics and even shock absorption. Each component of the bike is designed not only to be performance-oriented, but also more incorporated, user-friendly.

The Place of Electric Bike Shops in Smart Mobility

The increase in the popularity of the use of electric bikes has resulted in an influx of demand for trustworthy retailers. An adequately licensed electric bike shop in current times is more than a dealer in cycles. It provides rider training, assistance with services, battery maintenance information, as well as upgrade parts.

When you purchase from a reliable store, you do not receive a product, but a smart mobility package. It is one of the centers of local bike riders, technology enthusiasts, and ordinary people who are itching to move smarter.

Here is why Smart riders chose electric motocross bikes

Current riders are armed with more information than before. They are not only after speed or beauty, they require innovation, reliability, and versatility. An electric dirt bike is well-rounded enough to fulfill each of these requirements.

Tearing up the trails or trying to beat traffic on the way to work, electric bikes will give you the extra propulsion, adjustable power, and an easier ride instantly. But as fuel costs and emission controls are increasing and tightening, it is a cost-wise and future-proof solution to go electric.

How to Ride Smarter? Shifting is Today

When seeking a ride that gives you power, smartness, and energy efficiency, it is high time you upgraded to an off-road electric bike. Now you have advanced models such as HappyRun G300 Pro that will give you exciting rides and prolonged battery life, along with the assurance that you are riding into the future and not living behind it.

Look at your favorite e-bike shop and make the first transport of a wiser move. Wait no more, your next fun ride is charging and waiting to take off.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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