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Photo Gallery: Korn with Alice in Chains, Underoath and Ho99o9 at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage
Conversation In Full: Bernie Sanders And Cardi B Talking Politics
Bernie 2020 on Thursday released a video featuring a conversation with award-winning rapper Cardi B, in which they discuss criminal justice reform, raising the minimum wage, cancelling student debt and Medicare for All. The video will run on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
The conversation was filmed at The TEN Nail Bar, a millennial African American women-owned nail salon in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. The co-founders are passionate about building businesses that serve the community.
ZZ Top – That Little Ol’ Band From Texas (Official Trailer)
Produced by the Emmy award-winning Banger Films, ZZ TOP: THAT LITTLE OL’ BAND FROM TEXAS tells the story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen – Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard – became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet, all while maintaining a surrealist mystique that continues to intrigue fans and entice onlookers 50 years after the band’s inception.
Buoyed by candid band interviews, never-before-seen archive, animation, celebrity fan testimonials (Billy Bob Thornton, Joshua Homme and more), and an intimate performance at the legendary Gruene Hall shot exclusively for this documentary, “That Little Ol’ Band” runs the gamut, from the absurd to the poignant, from squalid Texas bars to MTV heroics, all in celebration of this notoriously private, but larger than life, power trio. In the end, ZZ TOP: THAT LITTLE OL’ BAND FROM TEXAS unravels the extraordinary tale of a band whose image we know, but whose story we don’t.
Riff-Off with Smokey Robinson Vs. James Corden: Classic Soul Vs. Modern Soul
When James Corden recaps his experience seeing the upcoming documentary “Hitsville: The Making of Motown,” he admits that although the film is great, he prefers the soulful hits of today’s artists. But when the legend Smokey Robinson shows up to challenge that idea, the two settle the debate with an old fashioned riff-off, thanks to a little help from The Filharmonic. Smokey performs his classic “Cruisin” and The Temptations “Get Ready,” while James sings Bruno Mars “Finesse” and Lizzo’s “Juice,” before the two duet “My Girl.”
Alessia Cara Can Do Wicked Impressions Of Billie Eilish and Amy Winehouse
Alessia Cara returns to challenge Jimmy in another round of random musical impressions, like Billie Eilish singing “Pop Goes the Weasel” and Amy Winehouse singing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.”
Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” As Performed By A Russian Orchestra
The Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra is best known for their classic Russian tunes, but here’s a pretty cool cover of the 1971 Led Zeppelin classic Stairway to Heaven.
https://youtu.be/R0YB8Ao8GDA
TD Markham Jazz Festival August 16 to 18 – Festival Survival Kit and Final Details!
Get out your comfy shoes, bring a hat and plan to take the free MJF Shuttle Bus – it’s time for superb live jazz in Unionville!
Follow these tips to help make your TDMJF experience easy and rewarding!
It’s TD Markham Jazz Festival week! And what a party we have planned for you. From August 16 to 18, we’re celebrating up and down Main Street Unionville with outstanding music by top Canadian and International musicians. Three FREE stages plus street performances and music in bars and restaurants.
From saxophone and vocal sensation Alison Young, and Chicago’s Low Down Brass Band on Friday night at the Bandstand, to 6-time Juno nominee Michael Kaeshammer on Saturday evening, to our final performance on Sunday afternoon by Juno winner bassist and songwriter Brandi Disterheft (in from New York), this year’s line-up is nothing short of amazing. Over 30 free performances by professional artists performing jazz, blues, funk, fusion and more.
Find the complete performance schedule at www.markhamjazzfestival.com/schedules
To enhance your visit and listening pleasure, please note the following updates and tips.
Be aware of Main St. closures – Thousands of people converge on Unionville and enjoy strolling along historic Main St. during Festival weekend. To keep things safe, Main Street will be closed to vehicles Saturday (noon to 11 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 7 pm) from Carlton Rd. to the Concession Road bypass.
Avoid traffic and parking delays – The Festival provides convenient shuttle buses to Main Street Unionville and back all weekend from the Markham Pan Am Centre at the foot of Main St. Unionville, near the 407. Even if you live in the area, consider driving to this convenient site and taking the bus instead of trying to park around Unionville.
Find maps and directions at www.markhamjazzfestival.com/shuttle-service
Pack up all your cares and woes – and bring a chair! – First rule of attending festivals: Be comfortable! Second rule: Be prepared for changes in weather. Clouds can give way to sunshine; temperatures can go up – and then down again.
- Wear comfy shoes! No one is looking at your feet.
- Carry your things in a light backpack.
- Wear a hat and use sunblock.
- Bring a jacket or hoodie.
- Hydrate!
Bring a chair – Seating at our three main stages can fill up quickly. Experts often carry a lightweight, folding chair from venue to venue.
Follow the Golden Rule! – The Festival is a shared public experience, so be considerate of your fellow audience members.
- Silence phones during performances.
- Be sure your umbrella isn’t blocking someone’s view.
- Avoid overwhelming those nearby with smoking or vaping of any kind.
Reserve now at our “Hot Spots” – Complementing more than 30 free acts on our three outdoor stages and along Main Street Unionville are “Hot Spot” performances before and during the Festival. These have become very popular. Be sure to call ahead.
The full schedule appears in our printed program and online at www.markhamjazzfestival.com/schedules under Hot Spots and Street Performances.
UPDATE: Free tours of historic Main St. Unionville will take place Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:30. Meet in front of Elevated TV and Stereo at the NW corner of Fred Varley Dr. and Main St.
Tell us what you think! – Social media and instant access to online info are creating great collective conversations. Like us on Facebook (@markhamjazzfestival.com). Share your photos and recommendations on Twitter (@markhamjazzfest #markhamjazz). And take our survey, and get a chance to win tickets to a jazz performance at the Flato Markham Theatre this fall or winter. Or, simply turn to the fan next to you and chat. When it comes to jazz, there’s always something to talk about!
See you in Markham!
Hotels.com Is Looking For A Dog To Review Pet-Friendly Hotels
Hotels.com is on the hunt for our first ever hotel Canine Critic to review the best pet-friendly hotels around the world. It’s now all the rage to take your furry friend on your travels, so the winning pooch (and their human) will spread their “bark” and pick ten pet-friendly hotels around the world to visit on us. So, if you have a doggie diva, ’gram a pic of your pooch, tag and follow @hotelsdotcom and #CanineCritic.
US border wall see-saws allow children on each side to play together
Architect and anti-border wall campaigner Ronald Rael installed three pink see-saws on the US-Mexico border to allow families on each side to ‘meaningfully connect’ with each other and highlight the bond between the two countries. Rael said the see-saws turned the wall into a ‘literal fulcrum for US – Mexico relations’.
Measuring the Popularity of the Falsetto in Pop Music
From Justin Timberlake to the Bee Gees, Vox charted the popularity of men singing high. A few singers have been left out, as one YouTube poster mentions, “Snoop Dogg also sings high.” Heh.