Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) is proud to present Indie Fridays, the free concert series that will kickstart the weekends in the heart of the city from June 24 to September 2 starting at 8pm. READ MORE
Two of Toronto’s finest musicians, violinist Conrad Chow and pianist Michael Berkovsky share their versatility and brilliant technique in an enthralling afternoon of tango and jazz with live dancers. Tango & Jazz Nuevo will takek place Sunday, May 22nd at the George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts. READ MORE
Last month, Shakespeare’s saints and sinners took centre stage to the elegant music of the English Renaissance, as The Musicians In Ordinary (MIO) presented the second of three concerts honouring the man his contemporary, Ben Jonson, called “the Swan of Avon”, on the 400th anniversary of his death. READ MORE
Toronto string band The Unseen Strangers released their newest album, Stranger Places today. In this album, the band challenged the limits of what they are capable of, setting out to explore the gamut of what can be done with strings. The result is a collection of songs that push bluegrass into new territory. READ MORE
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) and Music Director Peter Oundjian are delighted to present Peter and the Wolf: In Support of SickKids, a very special performance to benefit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) on Thursday, November 26 at 7:30pm at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. READ MORE
Sellers & Newel, one of my favourite second-hand bookstores, continues its the Sellers & Newel Speakeasy on Wednesday, September 16th, 8pm with the wonderful sounds of Orit Shimoni and special guest Tim Hamel. READ MORE
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a concert by great santur musician Sina Bathaie at the Small World Music Centre. Bathaie recently toured his acclaimed album Sound of Silence and releases of singles “I Remember,” and “Journey.” READ MORE
