Musicians
Q&A: Doobie Brothers Co-Founder Ask Fans for Saliva Swabs on Tour, Saves Lives
Q&A: Doobie Brothers Co-Founder Ask Fans for Saliva Swabs on Tour, Saves Lives The Doobie Brothers (from left John McFee,Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons) — photo credit: Richlyn MarketingNot many bands can say they've potentially saved lives by simply showing up to play their concerts, but The Doobie Brothers can. When the classic rock band behind such…
Prince 2009 Tavis Smiley Interview: Topics Include Epilepsy, Being Teased, His Harsh Father and Excellence
Prince 2009 Tavis Smiley Interview: Topics Include Epilepsy, Being Teased, His Harsh Father and Excellence Prince and Tavis Smiley — photo credit: screenshotIn a 2009 television interview with talk show host Tavis Smiley, late musician Prince opened up about being born with epilepsy, having a harsh father and getting teased at school. Noting that young…
Food Banks to Benefit from CMT Music Fest with Eric Church, Zac Brown, Tom Cochrane
Food Banks to Benefit from CMT Music Fest with Eric Church, Zac Brown, Tom Cochrane Corus Friends and Family Day, perishable food donations are provided in benefit of Corus Feeds Kids and The Daily Bread Foodbank. Location: Corus Entertainment, Toronto, ON — photo credit: Corus EntertainmentCountry music fans have another good reason to buy tickets to…
M.I.A. Unveils 'Rewear It' Video To Support H&M #WorldRecycleWeek
M.I.A. Unveils 'Rewear It' Video To Support H&M #WorldRecycleWeek M.I.A. in theRap rebel M.I.A. is encouraging people to recycle their old clothes with the release of new video "Rewear It." The M.I.A. video is part a partnership with retail clothing chain H&M to promote their upcoming #WorldRecycleWeek initiative happening April 18-24.…
Shawn Mendes, Lights, Tom Cochrane, Kardinal Offishall, Shawn Hook Join Others in Sign-Holding Kidney Foundation campaign
Shawn Mendes, Lights, Tom Cochrane, Kardinal Offishall, Shawn Hook Join Others in Sign-Holding Kidney Foundation campaign Shawn Mendes — photo credt: Cathy CutzNothing gets the word out as far and wide as social media. Attach a celebrity to your message —making their diverse followers a de facto workforce via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter shares — and…
Bryan Adams Cancels Mississippi Concert to Protest Anti-LGBT Bill
Bryan Adams Cancels Mississippi Concert to Protest Anti-LGBT Bill Bryan Adams — photo credit: self-portrait.Bryan Adams has cancelled his concert this week in Mississippi in protest of the “extremely discriminatory bill” 1523, an anti-LGBT law signed by Governor Phil Bryant April 5. The Canadian rocker was scheduled to perform April 14 at the…
Bruce Springsteen Cancels North Carolina Show To Fight Discriminatory Anti-Transgender 'Bathroom Bill'
Bruce Springsteen Cancels North Carolina Show To Fight Discriminatory Anti-Transgender 'Bathroom Bill' Bruce Springsteen — photo credit: Bruce Springsteen TwitterBruce Springsteen is taking a stand against North Carolina's controversial "bathroom bill" by cancelling an upcoming concert scheduled for April 10 in Greensboro. "Some things are more…
Fred Penner Interview: Children's Entertainer Has Seen the Power of Music
Fred Penner Interview: Children's Entertainer Has Seen the Power of Music Fred Penner and Peter Katz at the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Concert — photo credit: DrinkInc.caThere's far more to beloved children's entertainer Fred Penner than just songs about sandwiches, cats who like to come back and signature entrances on stages through hollow logs.…
Alex Pangman Q&A: Juno Nominee Discusses Singing After Two Double Lung Transplants, Cystic Fibrosis, Organ Donation
Alex Pangman Q&A: Juno Nominee Discusses Singing After Two Double Lung Transplants, Cystic Fibrosis, Organ Donation Alex Pangman promo shot — photo credit: Steve Payne.Alex Pangman, whose latest album, New, is nominated for vocal jazz album of the year at the upcoming Juno Awards, has much to be thankful for, whether she wins on April 3 in Calgary or…
Look Who Has Stepped Up to Help Flint: Snoop, Wahlberg, Fallon, Diddy, Pearl Jam and More
Look Who Has Stepped Up to Help Flint: Snoop, Wahlberg, Fallon, Diddy, Pearl Jam and More Mayor Karen Weaver talks with Snoop Dogg — photo credit: Instagram.As the city of Flint, Michigan continues to grapple with their water crisis, with Mayor Karen Weaver recently launching a FastStart project to replace all the lead service lines with copper pipe,…
Singer Shaves Head, Fans Raise $20K for Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Singer Shaves Head, Fans Raise $20K for Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation He did it. Cancer Bats frontman shaves head — photo credit: Instagram.Cancer Bats frontman Liam Cormier discovered two things on his recent overseas tour: he has generous fans and small change adds up. The total amount raised for Toronto’s Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation was $…
Nelly Furtado Q&A: Singer Talks Humanitarian Award, Free The Children, Susan and Mom
Nelly Furtado Q&A: Singer Talks Humanitarian Award, Free The Children, Susan and Mom Nelly Furtado with Kisaruni's inaugural gradution class, Jan. 2015 — photo credit: Free The Children.Nelly Furtado will be honoured with the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards, May 5, during Canadian Music…
Fred Penner, Royal Wood, Justin Rutledge Among Music Therapy Trust Concert Performers
Fred Penner, Royal Wood, Justin Rutledge Among Music Therapy Trust Concert Performers Some of the performers atBeloved children's entertainer Fred Penner and a cast of musical friends will be taking people down memory lane to benefit the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund on March 11. The event, titled "A Night Of Music Memories," takes place at Toronto's…
The Doors' Jim Morrison's Rare Poetry Books Available Via Grammy Charity Auction
The Doors' Jim Morrison's Rare Poetry Books Available Via Grammy Charity Auction The Jim Morrison poetry books up for auction — photo credit: eBayA new auction is lighting fans of The Doors imaginations on fire as a collection of three rare poetry books by the band's late lead singer Jim Morrison have been put up for bidding on eBay. The…
Arcade Fire's Win Butler DJing Dudebox Party To Support Kanpe Charity
Arcade Fire's Win Butler DJing Dudebox Party To Support Kanpe Charity Party people at a previous Dudebox event — photo credit: DudeboxWith all the high-gloss, high-profile, high-rolling stars, athletes and big spenders rolling into Toronto for NBA All-Star Game events, the best party of the weekend just might be the decidedly underground and not-…