Remember Those Flexi Discs In NME and Trouser Press? Toronto’s West End Phoenix Just Did One, Too
To celebrate the December Music Issue of West End Phoenix – out Dec 22 -, the editors made and pressed a blue Flexi disc (all the way from a pressing plant in Prague!) for the Holiday Season featuring the work of various contributors, supporters and West End artists, maintaining the analog spirit of records found in NME, Trouser Press and other great music magazines from the 70s and 80s.
Beau’s beer and West End Phoenix December Holiday Flexi Disc featuring members of RUSH, Rheostatics, Whitehorse, Michie Mee, Leo Rautins, Serena Ryder, Paul Linklater and more! Available with subscription to the newspaper, delivered, mailed anywhere in world. Go to Westendphoenix.com for all the details.
Glass Tiger Added to Corey Hart Never Surrender Tour 2019
Corey Hart has just announced the addition of very special guests, Glass Tiger to join the line-up of The Never Surrender Tour. Best known for their top-ten hits “Don’t Forget Me” and “Someday”, the Canadian rock band will join Corey Hart on all the Canadian dates of the upcoming 2019 tour.
Last week, Canadian icon, Corey Hart announced the details of his first major arena tour across Canada since 1986. The Never Surrender Tour kicks off in St. Johns, NL on May 31 (Corey’s Birthday) and will follow the May 3, 2019 release of Hart’s new record Dreaming Time Again. Each ticket purchased for The Never Surrender Tour comes with a digital copy of Corey’s new EP when it’s released May 3, 2019.
After forming in Newmarket, Ontario, Glass Tiger kicked off their career in the summer of 1984 when they spent two evenings opening for Boy George and Culture Club at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens. Then called, Tokyo, their dynamic, original sound captured the moment of the mid-80’s and led them to signing a record deal with Capitol Records. Tokyo officially became Glass Tiger.
Glass Tiger’s first album The Thin Red Line set a record for being the fastest selling debut recording in Canadian history, going gold within weeks of its release. Following this, the bands next two albums Diamond Sun and Simple Mission solidified their reputation as being one of Canada’s better song crafters. Having toured with international music legends like Tina Turner in Europe, the ever-popular Journey (with Steve Perry) in America and Roxette throughout Europe and Canada, Glass Tiger is still going strong, 31 years later.
With their latest album 31, Glass Tiger is now into the third decade of a phenomenal music career. Recorded in Nashville by fellow Canadian entertainer Johnny Reid, Glass Tiger was guided back to the songs that originally made them stars in Canada and beyond. Just as remarkable, the core band members have maintained a brotherhood built on respect and friendship throughout that journey. Today the band includes original members Alan Frew on vocals and guitar, Sam Reid on keyboards, Al Connelly on guitar, and Wayne Parker on bass, as well as longtime drummer Chris McNeill who joined in 2000.
Corey Hart Never Surrender Canadian Tour 2019 With Very Special Guests Glass Tiger
Friday, May 31 – St. Johns, NL – Mile One Centre
Tuesday, June 4 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
Wednesday, June 5 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre
Thursday, June 6 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
Saturday, June 8 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
Monday, June 10 – Sudbury, ON – Sudbury Community Arena
Tuesday, June 11 – Kingston, ON – Leon’s Centre
Wednesday, June 12 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
Friday, June 14 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Saturday, June 15 – Montreal, PQ – Bell Centre
Tuesday, June 18 – Winnipeg, MB – Bell MTS Place
Thursday, June 20 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Friday, June 21 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
Saturday, June 22 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
Monday, June 24 – Victoria, BC – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Tuesday, June 25 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Tune into the Magic Moments of Canada’s Walk Of Fame on CTV
Canada’s Walk of Fame celebrated its 20th anniversary last weekend as nine influential Canadians were inducted for excellence in their respective fields, including sports, music, science, business and entrepreneurship, and the arts. From the spectacular red carpet styles to moving moments on stage, Canadians across the country can watch and share in the celebration and unified national pride, when CTV airs Etalk Presents: Canada’s Walk of Fame on Friday, Dec. 7 (7 p.m. ET/PT) and Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards on Sunday, Dec. 9 (9 p.m. ET/PT) and streaming on ctv.ca.
The evening began as past and new inductees walked the Red Carpet, making their way into the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto for the 2018 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards. The star-studded red carpet was buzzing with energy and excitement from fans eager to catch a glimpse, a selfie, and a moment with their idols including this year’s inductees: Col. Chris Hadfield, Andrea Martin, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Jimmy Pattison, Andy Kim, Lorca Cohen for Leonard Cohen, and Allan Slaight Honour recipient Jessie Reyez. Notable Canadians who attended the evening’s celebration included:
- Principal dancers from the National Ballet of Canada
- Players from Team Canada ‘72
- Music royalty: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH, Randy Bachman and Sarah McLachlan
- And notable dignitaries including Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Former Governor General David Johnston, Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell (Ontario), Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell (Alberta) and Toronto Mayor John Tory
Awards Show Highlights:
- Paul Anka surprises inductee Jimmy Pattison with a performance and new rendition of “My Way” with special guest singer, Warren Buffett
- Tessa and Scott’s tribute video chronicling their 20-year-journey together from skating practices as kids to their 2018 Winter Olympic Gold moment in PyeongChang
- Catherine O’Hara and Andrea Martin brought laughter and tears in their segment
- MLSE Community Hero Stella Bowles received her honour from legendary figure skater Kurt Browning
- Barenaked Ladies perform a new song written specifically for Col. Chris Hadfield after Dr. Roberta Bondar spoke about the unique cosmic bond they share
- Russell Peters introduces Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and they give their hilarious acceptance speech highlighting ‘Canadianisms’
- Jessie Reyez brought the audience to tears with her passionate words about gratitude, family and love of Canada
- Marie-Mai, Sarah McLachlan, Whitehorse and The Tenors pay tribute to Leonard Cohen’s greatest hits
- Maestro Fresh-Wes, Divine Brown and Jully Black brought the house down with Andy Kim joining in to sing versions of “Rock Me Gently” and “Sugar Sugar”
Etalk Presents:Canada’s Walk of Fame airs this Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. EST and CTV’s broadcast of Canada’s Walk Of Fame Awards airs Sunday, Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. EST.
Watch The Trailer For BBC One and Netflix’s ‘Watership Down’ Adapted as Animated Series
BBC One’s star-studded new adaptation of Watership Down uses Richard Adams’ bestselling novel as its source to bring an innovative interpretation to the much loved classic. The series was directed by Noam Murro and features the voices of such actors as James McAvoy, John Boyega, Anne-Marie Duff, Sir Ben Kingsley, Olivia Colman, Peter Capaldi, Nicholas Hoult, Daniel Kaluuya, Rory Kinnear and Rosamund Pike.
Adapted for the screen by Tom Bidwell, this tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of rabbits as they flee the certain destruction of their home.
The series premieres on both BBC One and on Netflix December 23, 2018.
YouTube Releases Rewind 2018: The annual look back at all the videos and moments that moved Canadians this year on YouTube
YouTube Canada is excited to announce today Rewind 2018: The annual look back at all the videos and moments that moved Canadians this year on YouTube.
Celebrities reigned supreme this year, from Kylie Jenner’s 11-minute video about the birth of baby Stormi to Meghan and Harry on their wedding day and Paul McCartney’s epic Carpool Karaoke. Will Smith vlogged all over the world. Oh, and he also jumped out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon on a dare from Yes Theory, a group of YouTube creators who met while studying in Montreal. Rihanna started her own makeup tutorial series. And of course, Beyoncé’s livestream from Coachella gave fans a front-row seat for #Beychella.
On the music side, Drake and Cardi B dominated Canada’s earbuds. God’s Plan appeared in the Top Music Videos list in Canada, and is one of only two non-Spanish language artists to crack the top ten list globally. The new Queen of hip-hop Cardi B appears not once, not twice but THREE TIMES on the list of the Top Music Videos in Canada.
TOP TRENDING VIDEOS IN CANADA
- To Our Daughter
- we broke up
- Do You Hear “Yanny” or “Laurel”? (SOLVED with SCIENCE)
- Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke
- Walmart yodeling kid
- Deadpool, meet Cable
- The Royal Wedding 2018: Prince Harry and Miss Meghan Markle
- Falcon Heavy Test Flight
- FORTNITE DANCE CHALLENGE! – (In Real Life)
- 2018 US Open Highlights: Serena Williams’ dispute overshadows Naomi Osaka’s final win | ESPN
TOP TRENDING MUSIC VIDEOS IN CANADA
- Maroon 5 – Girls Like You ft. Cardi B
- Drake – God’s Plan
- Childish Gambino – This Is America (Official Video)
- Bruno Mars – Finesse (Remix) [Feat. Cardi B] [Official Video]
- Ariana Grande – no tears left to cry
- Post Malone – Psycho ft. Ty Dolla $ign
- Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It [Official Music Video]
- Drake – Nice For What
- Lil Dicky – Freaky Friday feat. Chris Brown (Official Music Video)
- Dua Lipa – IDGAF (Official Music Video)
Top 20 Lyric Searches Of 2018
LyricFind has pulled together the data to determine the Top 20 Lyric Searches of 2018, and Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” tops the list. Swift also grabbed the #18 spot with “Ready For It.”
The Hall of Heavy Metal History Announces 2019 Inductees Bob Daisley, Lee Kerslake, Lita Ford, David Ellefson, Jon and Marsha Zazula
Once again, the annual Hall of Heavy Metal History’s Metal Hall of Fame Gala will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA. The event will be hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk, and will feature appearances by heavy metal greats of today and years past. The Metal Hall of Fame Gala is quickly solidifying itself as the most important night in rock and metal.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, and a red carpet will take place from 6:00-7:00 PM. The induction ceremony will begin at 8:00 PM with a performance by Los Angeles heavy rock/metal group Budderside.
2019 Hall of Heavy Metal History Inductees Include:
– Jon and Marsha Zazula (Founders, Megaforce Records)
– Lita Ford (with 2018 inductee Doro Pesch presenting)
– Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs)
– David Ellefson (Megadeth)
– Special Blizzard of Ozz (Ozzy Osbourne) band induction: Bob Daisley & Lee Kerslake (accepting via video, John Sykes accepting on their behalf in person)
– Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Sons of Apollo)
– KLOS FM – 50th Anniversary
– Saxon (with Nigel Glockler accepting)
Hall of Heavy Metal History inductees Carmine Appice and Vinny Appice will also take part in a special live performance.
Inductees awarded in previous years include Ronnie James Dio, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy Kilmister, Scorpions, Bill Ward, Billy Sheehan, Jordan Rudess, Nick Menza, Munsey Ricci, Exodus, and many more.
The Hall of Heavy Metal History is a non-profit organization dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making rock and metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation.
The Hall of Heavy Metal History hosts the annual Metal Hall of Fame Awards Gala, in addition to an on-stage induction ceremony at Wacken, Additionally, the Hall of Heavy Metal History is part of the D.A.D. Program to help children fight disabilities on a global basis, and is partnered with the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.
Jimmy Fallon and Saorise Ronan Perform The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York”
Jimmy Fallon and Saorise Ronan perform a duet of a great Christmas classic, The Pogues’ 1988 track Fairytale of New York. Jimmy’s impression on Shane MacGowan’s gravelly voiceis spot on, while Saorise’s pays tribute to the late, still-missed Kirsty MacColl.
https://youtu.be/eeOVR09ohSU
Wu-Tang Super Friends
Mylo the Cat is back with an epic new video, re-voicing the 1970s Saturday morning classic with the sounds of ODB, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Capadonna, U-God, The RZA, The GZA, Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon.