Musician Niall Stenson performs 50 years of live-action Batman TV and movies with this incredible medley from Batman’s various theme songs. Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na!
Alan Doyle Announces “Rough Side Out 2020” Canadian Tour
One of Canada’s most treasured musicians, Alan Doyle announces his latest cross-Canada tour, Rough Side Out. Kicking off in Moose Jaw, SK on February 19 and hitting 21 markets across the country, the Rough Side Out tour will be Alan Doyle’s most extensive Canadian tour ever. Doyle will be touring with his powerhouse 6-piece band and special guest Kelly Prescott.
The songwriter, producer, actor and author is a 12-time JUNO Award nominee for his solo material and work with his iconic band Great Big Sea. In 2018, he was awarded the Oder of Canada for his contributions to the musical traditions of Newfoundland and for his commitment to numerous charitable initiatives.
Doyle recently teamed up with country star Dean Brody for a new single, “We Don’t Wanna Go Home”, the first song released from Doyle’s upcoming EP, Rough Side Out, due out February 14, 2020.
“‘We Don’t Wanna Go Home’ is about the greatest night of your life being interrupted by the tolling of the last call bell at the pub. The speakers in the song cry the most desperate plea to the publican to keep the place open for at least one more round,” Doyle says.
Stream “We Don’t Wanna Go Home” HERE.
ALAN DOYLE ROUGH SIDE OUT TOUR
Wednesday, February 19 – Mae Wilson Theatre – Moose Jaw, SK
Thursday, February 20 – Conexus Arts Centre – Regina, SK
Friday, February 21 – Burton Cummings Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
Saturday, February 22 – TCU Place – Saskatoon, SK
Sunday, February 23 – Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium – Brandon, MB
Tuesday, February 25 – Yates Memorial – Lethbridge, AB
Wednesday, February 26 – Esplanade Theatre – Medicine Hat, AB
Thursday, February 27 – Central Alberta Theatre – Red Deer, AB
Friday, February 28 – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – Calgary, AB
Saturday, February 29 – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – Edmonton, AB
Sunday, March 1 – Vic Juba Community Theatre – Lloydminster, AB
Tuesday, March 3 – Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre – Fort MacMurray, AB
Wednesday, March 4 – Grande Prairie Live Theatre – Grande Prairie, AB
Thursday, March 5 – PG Playhouse – Prince George, BC
Friday, March 6 – Chilliwack Cultural Centre – Chilliwack, BC
Saturday, March 7 – Vernon Performing Arts Centre – Vernon, BC
Sunday, March 8 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver, BC
Tuesday, March 31 – Grand Theatre – Kingston, ON
Wednesday, April 1 – Centennial Hall – London, ON
Thursday, April 2 – FirstOntario Concert Hall – Hamilton, ON
Friday, April 3 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
Saturday, April 4 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
The 15th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show Has Been Announced
The ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on December 4th. Tickets are available here.
Going into its 15th year, The Andy Kim Christmas Show has been gathering friends and fans together to celebrate the spirit and generosity of the musical community in Toronto with all proceeds going to charity. The concert event is the brainchild of music legend and newly inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame, and the evening’s host and performer, Andy Kim.
“It is with heartfelt thanks, that after all these years, we continue to unite as a musical community. To donate our time to help those who are in need is one of our greatest gifts as musicians.
This is our 15th year together and I want to thank everyone who has come to visit our show and shared precious moments with me.”
During this one-of-a-kind charity event, patrons will be treated to a classic variety entertainment show that includes holiday performances by some of the country’s most sought-after singer/songwriters and performers. Past guests include Russell Peters, Sean Cullen, The Sheepdogs, Nelly Furtado, The Strumbellas, Sloan, Tom Cochrane, Cowboy Junkies, Barenaked Ladies, The Trews, Feist, Amy Milan, Sam Roberts, Lights, Maestro, Alex Lifeson from Rush, James Black & Rick Jackett from Finger Eleven, Serena Ryder, Colin James, Sarah Harmer, Jacksoul, BUCK65, Honeymoon Suite, Arkells, K-os, Tom Wilson, Tomi Swick, Beverley Mahood, Bobby Bazini, and many more. Join us for a magical evening jam-packed with Canadian talent and Christmas music.
Born in Montreal, Andy Kim was inspired by the Beatles, Hank Williams, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Buddy Holly, and Bob Dylan. He found fame in New York City at just 16 years old when he wrote How’d We Ever Get This Way?, the first of nine Billboard Top 40 hits, including #1 songs Rock Me Gently and Sugar, Sugar, one of Billboard’s “Greatest Songs of All Time.” A true Canadian son, Andy has been awarded the country’s top industry honor twice, the JUNO Award for outstanding achievements in the record industry, as well as the Indie Award for Favorite Solo Artist in 2005. Andy is a member of Songwriters Hall of Fame and was inducted into Billboard’s Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2010. Over his epic career, Andy has sold over 30 million records, with songs covered by music history’s greats, including Wilson Pickett, Tom Jones, Ike & Tina Turner, and Bob Marley. His latest album, It’s Decided, was released in April, 2015 on Arts & Crafts to critical acclaim. In May, 2016, Andy was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame. Andy Kim’s music can be heard in hit series such as Showcase’s Ray Donovan and Netflix’s Mindhunters. Pizza Pizza used their own version of Sugar, Sugar in their campaigns to celebrate their 50th Anniversary throughout 2017 and into 2018 in time for his induction into the Canada’s Walk Of Fame. In 2019, he will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame.
Photo Gallery: Bruce Cockburn at St. Catharines FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
Watch Kurt Cobain’s Horror Film From 1984
In 1984, Kurt Cobain, Dale Crover, and Krist Novoselic recorded this video on the streets of their hometown, Aberdeen, WA.
Expanded Version Of Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged In New York’ To Be Released On November 1, 2019
Named one of the 10 best live albums of all time by Rolling Stone, Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York will be reissued on vinyl in celebration of the 25th anniversary of its 1994 release.
Expanded to include five rehearsal performances previously only available on DVD, the anniversary release also features an exclusive gatefold jacket including anniversary silver foil detail on the front and back cover.
In addition to the 180gm black vinyl edition that will be available wherever fine vinyl is sold, an exclusive, limited edition colored vinyl edition will be available only at Nirvana.com while supplies last.
Vinyl Track Listing:
LP 1 – Side A
1. About A Girl
2. Come As You Are
3. Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam
4. The Man Who Sold The World
LP 1 – Side B
1. Pennyroyal Tea
2. Dumb
3. Polly
4. On A Plain
5. Something In The Way
LP 2 – Side C
1. Plateau
2. Oh Me
3. Lake of Fire
4. All Apologies
5. Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
LP 2 – Side D
1. Come As You Are (Rehearsal)
2. Polly (Rehearsal)
3. Plateau (Rehearsal)
4. Pennyroyal Tea (Rehearsal)
5. The Man Who Sold The World (Rehearsal)
DSP Track Listing:
1. About A Girl
2. Come As You Are
3. Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam
4. The Man Who Sold The World
5. Pennyroyal Tea
6. Dumb
7. Polly
8. On A Plain
9. Something In The Way
10. Plateau
11. Oh Me
12. Lake of Fire
13. All Apologies
14. Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
15. Come As You Are (Rehearsal)
16. Polly (Rehearsal)
17. Plateau (Rehearsal)
18. Pennyroyal Tea (Rehearsal)
19. The Man Who Sold The World (Rehearsal)
Meet ILL-Abilities, a breakdancing crew who proves that physical challenges won’t stand in the way
American choreographer Jacob Jonas, who began his career with legendary Venice Beach boardwalk dancers, the Calypso Tumblers, collaborates in this thoughtful new film with ILL-Abilities—a dance group representing the differently-abled community, basing the performance on the group’s mantra: “No excuses, no limits.” As a dance group, ILL-Abilities are made up of the world’s best differently-abled breakdancers,” explains Jonas, an award-winning dance-maker. “I was inspired by these artists with real stories who have overcome an obstacle of their own, inspiring others.”
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Booker T. Jones Announces New Album Note By Note Out November 1
Legendary musician, songwriter and producer Booker T. Jones has announced a new album: Note By Note (Edith Street Records) will be released on November 1. Note By Note is a musical companion to Booker T. Jones’ soon-to-be-released memoir, Time Is Tight, out October 29 on Little, Brown and Company. The newly recorded album celebrates and revisits a number of integral musical moments throughout Jones’ life – from playing with Mahalia Jackson at age 12, to his pivotal role as bandleader, performer and songwriter at Stax, to his focus on production through his work with Willie Nelson and Carlos Santana. In addition to playing Hammond B3 and piano on the album, Jones sings as well, and is joined by guests including Matt Berninger (The National), Ty Taylor (Vintage Trouble), his son, songwriter and guitarist Teddy Jones, and vocalists Joshua Ledet, Ayanna Irish, DeAndre Brackensick, Sharlotte Gibson and Stax Academy graduate Evvie McKinney.
Jones has a number of key events in October and November as well, including an interview appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on October 30. He will also have book release events at the New York Public Library on October 29, at the Stax Museum in Memphis on November 1 and at Live Talks LA in Los Angeles on November 5. He’ll return to NYC for a concert/book reading at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC on November 18. Full itinerary is below.
Carla and Rufus’ 1960 single “Cause I Love You” was the first song Jones ever recorded on. Picked up from his high school algebra class and driven to Stax, Jones played the opening notes of the song on a borrowed baritone saxophone.
Note By Note is an emotional musical journey that largely mirrors the chapter titles in his memoir and twists through a host of genres. “Born Under A Bad Sign” finds Jones singing the blues classic, which he co-wrote. “These Arms Of Mine,” a beloved Otis Redding classic, is interpreted here by Ty Taylor on vocals. Booker T & the M.G.’s fans will enjoy a new ending to the song “Time is Tight,” a Romanesque coda that has been played live yet never recorded until now. “Havana Moon” (featuring Teddy Jones on guitar) and “Stardust” (featuring Matt Berninger) represent two key albums that Jones produced, by Carlos Santana and Willie Nelson, respectively. The album culminates with two new, original songs co-written by Teddy Jones: “Paralyzed” and “Maybe I Need Saving.”
Jones’ band on the album features Steve Ferrone on drums (Average White Band, Tom Petty), longtime bandmate Melvin Brannon on bass, Teddy Jones on guitar.
TRACK LIST:
1. Cause I Love You Ft. Evvie McKinney and Joshua Ledet
2. Born Under A Bad Sign Ft. Booker T. Jones on Vocal
3. B-A-B-Y Ft. Ayanna Irish
4. I Want You Ft. DeAndre Brackensick
5. Precious Lord Ft. Sharlotte Gibson
6. These Arms of Mine Ft. Ty Taylor
7. Havana Moon Ft. Booker T. Jones on vocal
8. Stardust Ft. Matt Berninger
9. Time is Tight
10. Maybe I Need Saving Ft. Teddy Jones
11. Paralyzed Ft. Teddy Jones
BOOKER T. JONES FALL TOUR DATES:
10/29 – New York, NY – New York Public Library (book event)
11/01 – Memphis, TN – Stax Museum (book event)
11/05 – Los Angeles, CA – Live Talks LA (book event)
11/07 – Portland, OR – Alberta Rose Theatre
11/08 – Kirkland, WA – Kirkland Performance Venue
11/14 – Chicago, IL – City Winery
11/15 – Park Forest, IL – Freedom Hall
11/16 – Cleveland, OH – Music Box Cleveland
11/18 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
11/19 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
11/20 – Washington DC – City Winery
11/22 – Fall River, MA – Narrows Center for the Arts
11/23 – Medina, MN – Medina Entertainment Center
11/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room
1/08/2020 – Phoenix, AZ – Musical Instrument Museum
1/09/2020 – Phoenix, AZ – Musical Instrument Museum
1/10/2020 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
1/16/2020 – Nashville, TN – City Winery
1/18/2020 – Memphis, TN – The Crosstown Theater
1/19/2020 – Atlanta, GA – City Winery
1/31/2020 – Berkeley, CA – Freight and Salvage
2/1/2020 – Berkeley, CA – Freight and Salvage
2/14/2020 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
2/15/2020 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
2/21/2020 – Roanoke, VA – Jefferson Center (Shaftman Performance Hall
The Beaches Announce 2020 Canadian Headline Tour
JUNO Award-winning rock band The Beaches will embark on ‘The Professional Tour’, a 16-date cross-Canada headline tour in support of their most recent EP, The Professional, on Feb. 6 in Victoria, BC.
The tour opens at the Capital Ballroom in Victoria, hits the Corona Theatre in Montreal, QC on Feb. 20, and culminates in back-to-back hometown Toronto shows at The Danforth Music Hall on Feb. 28 and 29.
Such artists as HUNNY, Valley, Fade Awaays and Goodbye Honolulu will provide support on various stops along the tour. For the full list of tour dates, see below or visit thebeachesband.com.
“After what seemed like a really long wait, we are hitting the road again full force. We are so excited to announce our upcoming Professional Tour,” said The Beaches lead vocalist-bassist Jordan Miller. “It’s going to be an awesome series of shows featuring new music off of our ‘Professional’ album. It will be our biggest Canadian tour yet! Can’t wait to see you all out there.”
There will be a Superfan/VIP pre-sale beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10am to Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10pm local time (password – Professional). General on-sale will begin on Friday, Oct. 25 at 10am local time.
Along with ‘The Professional Tour’ in early 2020, The Beaches will release the follow-up to their acclaimed debut album, Late Show, and will begin a full U.S. tour shortly after in May. On this side of the year, The Beaches will perform at the Ignite TV presents Sportsgiving House Party on Friday, Oct. 25 – a win-to-get-in party hosted by Rogers in a secret location in Toronto. The event will include surprise appearances from top Canadian athletes, broadcast personalities, games, and live performances by The Beaches, The Trews and Dwayne Gretzky.
More exciting news about the band will be announced later this week.
For the first time ever, The Beaches are introducing VIP ticketing on their Canadian headline run, where they will offer a limited number of Meet & Greet Packages, which will includes an exclusive question and answer session with the band, collectible signed tour poster, limited-edition tour merchandise item, and other exclusives.
The Beaches released their debut studio album, Late Show, in 2017, garnering widespread acclaim while building a dedicated fan base throughout the country. The album’s singles went on to become instant radio favourites, with the infectious “Money” topping alternative radio charts and “T-Shirt” securing #1 for nine weeks on the Billboard Rock Chart, all helping propel the band to a JUNO for Breakthrough Group of the Year. Earlier this year, the Toronto-based quartet released its third EP, The Professional, highlighted by the singles “Snake Tongue” and “Fascination”. In addition to supporting the likes of The Glorious Sons, The Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters, The Beaches have been showcased in a number of North America’s biggest music festivals, including Osheaga, WayHome, SXSW, Austin City Limits, Riot Fest and more.
Additional tour dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
THE BEACHES TOUR DATES:
February 6 – Victoria, BC @ Capital Ballroom *
February 7 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom *
February 8 – Kamloops, BC @ Cactus Jacks *
February 10 – Red Deer, AB @ Bo’s Bar & Grill *
February 11 – Calgary, AB @ The Palace *
February 13 – Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall *
February 14 – Saskatoon, SK @ Louis’ *
February 15 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick *
February 19 – Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre ^~
February 20 – Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre^~
February 22 – Guelph, ON@ Guelph Concert Theatre^~
February 23 – London, ON @ London Music Hall ^~
February 24 – Kingston, ON @ Ale House ^~
February 26 – Kitchener, ON @ Elements ^~
February 28 – Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall ^+
February 29 – Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall ~+
* w/ HUNNY
+ w/Valley
^ w/Fade Awaays
~ w/Goodbye Honolulu
Jesse Cook Set to Celebrate 25 Years of Music with 25 Special Canadian Tour Dates
Award-winning and Internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and producer Jesse Cook is set to mark 25 years of music with 25 special tour dates across Canada, starting with Nanaimo, BC this March 20th.
Tickets for The Tempest 25 Tour — a nod to his 1995 debut, Tempest (Narada) — are available for presale this Thursday, October 24 and to the public October 25th.
The tour serves as a bemusing milestone for a guy who never planned on releasing an album.
“If you had asked me at age 22, I would have said I would never, never make music for the public,” Cook says with a laugh. “I would have told you the public is much too fickle… They may love you one minute and forget you the next.”
“Well… It turns out I did the thing I said I’d never do, and somehow it’s worked out.”
That’s an understatement.
By the numbers, Jesse Cook holds ten platinum and gold studio albums with combined sales exceeding two million copies, five concert DVDs and live discs, and five PBS specials — his most recent, directed, edited and mixed by Cook himself.
He holds a JUNO Award win for Best Instrumental Album with 2000’s Free Fall (Narada) — which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year — and 11 JUNO Award nominations. These stack alongside three Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, a Gemini Award and Acoustic Guitar Magazine Player’s Choice Silver Award, not to mention thousands of concerts in dozens of countries, plus millions of views and streams, and countless fans around the world.
His latest release, Beyond Borders (2017, eOne Music), explores a sonic landscape unfettered by geography, ethnicity and musical styles. Forging a unique world music hybrid, the release is Cook’s most sonically diverse and distinctive release in what’s amounting to a vast and varied discography.
“25 years ago, before Tempest was released — and all that would follow — if you had asked me what I wanted to do with my life, I would have told you I was happy in my solitude,” Cook reflects. “I didn’t want to be in the public eye. But I was wrong.”
“Before Tempest, I’d never seen the rest of Canada,” he continues. “I never dreamed I would one day see Asia, let alone tour it. My fans have lifted me up in so many ways and have given me the freedom to follow my muse and chase my dreams. They opened the world to me and have given me the opportunity to meet and perform with my musical heroes.”
“Without my fans, none of this would have happened. Words are not enough to thank all the people who have been with me on this crazy, beautiful journey these last 25 years.”
“And now, I can’t wait to see where the next 25 will take us…”
Jesse Cook is currently in the midst of a 48-date U.S. tour, headlining stops that include Nashville, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and many more.
The Tempest 25 Tour will visit cities from Nanaimo, BC all the way to a special five-night engagement at Théâtre Nouveau Monde in Montréal, QC, during the 2020 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
// The Tempest 25 Tour
March 20 – The Port Theatre, Nanaimo BC
March 21 – The Centre in Vancouver, Vancouver BC
March 23 – Kelowna Community Theatre, Kelowna BC
March 25 – Winspear Centre, Edmonton AB
March 26 – Red Deer Memorial Centre, Red Deer AB
March 27 – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary AB
March 28 – Vic Juba Theatre, Lloydminster AB
March 31 – Conexus Arts Centre, Regina SK
April 1 – TCU Place, Saskatoon SK
April 2 – Centennial Auditorium, Brandon MB
April 3 – Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg MB
April 4 – Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay ON
April 8 – Centre in the Square, Kitchener ON
April 9 – Meridian Hall, Toronto ON
April 11 – National Arts Centre, Ottawa ON
April 14 – Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax NS
April 15 – Capitol Theatre, Moncton NB
April 16 – Homburg Theatre, Charlottetown PE
April 17 – The Fredericton Playhouse, Fredericton NB
April 18 – Salle Louis-Fréchette, Quebec City QC
June 25 – Théâtre Nouveau Monde, Montreal QC
June 26 – Théâtre Nouveau Monde, Montreal QC
June 27 – Théâtre Nouveau Monde, Montreal QC
June 28 – Théâtre Nouveau Monde, Montreal QC
June 29 – Théâtre Nouveau Monde, Montreal QC