Canadian Music – BKonthescene (2025)

By Wayne Baggs Jaymz Bee always aims to entertain.This time around, the release party of his album Music For Secret Agents hits the target. The amassed collection of the finest jazz players, combined with a spectacular venue, delivers “Spy Jazz”. The eclectic events of Mr. Bee are something to behold. Jaymz is constantly promoting the […]

Song Arrives Ahead of December 2021’s Forthcoming Sophomore Album,The Dark Circus Navigating the depths of reconciliation and the Indigenous struggle, Quebec-based hard alt.rock outfit Sinematic scorch the soundscape with a blistering new single, “Indigenous” — available now. The alter-ego of author and composer Ayden Grey, “Indigenous” is the first single to land from the artist’s […]

Watch “Oran” via YouTube Here January 17 – The Port Theatre, Nanaimo, BC February 22 – Winspear Centre, Edmonton, AB February 24 – Kelowna Community Theatre, Kelowna, BC February 25 – The Clarke Theatre, Mission, BC February 26 – The Centre, Vancouver, BC March 2 – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB March 3 – […]

With rich, velvety vox ablaze amidst a sense of passion and playfulness, Toronto singer/songwriter Miss Lia’s new single “Animal Type” captures the carnal charge around setting sights on who you want. Written in Miss Lia’s unique fashion — a confident, inspired, spontaneous type of lyricism — the song’s origins are rooted in the pop-R&B artist’s […]

Hosted by Alan Cross, the Event is in Support of Healing in Harmony, A Program for Trauma Survivors Watch #UnpluggedTogether Preview Video via YouTubeHere&Here October 21st — Grievous Angels Tickets Marking its final Fall 2021 date, Make Music Matter’s innovative and exclusive virtual series #UnpluggedTogether is set to host Grievous Angels — as well as […]

As seen and heard in Toronto Blues Society and CBC Searchlight…Rocker JOSH RITCHIE Solidifies His Voice & Shines Light on the ‘Love at the End of the World’ Album and Single When it feels like the light at the end of the tunnel is dim, there always seems to be an artist like Wiarton, ON’s […]

“When you look for the definition of cool you’re likely going to find a reference to David Vest.” — Cascade Blues Association “Vest is a very welcome and cherished addition to the Canadian blues landscape, as one of the very best piano players going.” — Blues Underground Network Five-Time Maple Blues Award Winner Showcases Two […]

“Find What You’re Looking For” Latest Release Previewing New Album, Their First Since 2008 Johnnie Dee‎ and ‎Derry Grehan‎ available for Facetime, Zoom, Skype, Phoner and Email Interviews and Media Performances! 36 years on, that headline above makes the fact all the more impressive. Canadian classic rockers Honeymoon Suite hope you “Find What You’re Looking […]

Canadian funk legends Crack of Dawn are serving up some serious soul this Holiday season with their newest single, “It’s Christmas Time” — available now! Featuring the same signature velvety tones that have made them Canada’s most celebrated soul act for 40 years and running, the seasonal tribute to Motown is a track packed with […]

by Wayne Baggs. I went back to sleep 8:30 on this Monday morning afterthe phone rang. Ifigured BKwouldn’t contact mefor an emergency so why bother responding? Good thing he knows me, Iabsolutely would respond “yes.” He required confirmation thatI could make it to The Concert Hall by 6:30 for a SiriusRadio special appearance of Kingston’s,Glorious […]

WHAT:WinterfolkXVIIIBluesandRoots Festival Today, Toronto-basedWinterfolk Blues and Roots Festivalannounced its 18thannual celebration, with music and food on full display February 21- 23, 2020, including a stellar lineup of JUNO, Maple Blues, andCanadian Folk Music-winners including Lynn Miles,Jack de Keyzer, Swamperella and Wendell Ferguson. Toronto’sWinterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festivalis on Brunswick Ave (near Spadina Avenue and […]

by Wayne Baggs Day 1 of setting out to find out what’s original and interesting at the five dayshowcase for new hungry bands called Indie Week, one of Canada’s top emerging artist festivals hosting independent artists from around the world for five amazing nights of music in venues throughout downtown Toronto November 13-17. Indie Week […]

Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame to induct six songs that helped to define the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, borne from the streets of Toronto with global impact Toronto, ON (October 22, 2019) — The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) today announced the induction of six influential songs from the Toronto music scenes of the […]

Canadian hip hop artist Rawmny Wildcat is laying the groundwork for his “Legacy” — releasing the first single off his forthcoming LP of the same name, available now. The bright chord riffs on “Legacy” bring the track back to an 80s, near-vintage sound while carrying elements from the current state of trap. Produced alongside Nabil […]

The dictionary defines ‘wanderlust’ as the ‘strong desire to travel,’ and nothing could be truer — both figuratively and literally — for Canadian jazz artist Blaine Sharp and his debut album and single of the same name. “I’ve always loved the word,” the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and actor says. “There’s something about it that […]