Urban renewal, thanks to country | Toronto Star Keith Urban’s prowess and that of his crack band coaxed fresh depth out of his songs at the Air Canada Centre. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Sun Sep 11 2011 Many have talked the talk when it comes to promising something innovative in a country music concert format, but at the Air Canada Centre over the weekend, Keith Urban…
Entertainment / Music Adam Levine’s machine races through hits while other band on Molson Amphitheatre bill meanders. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Tue Aug 23 2011 It didn’t take long for the lead singers of last night’s Train/Maroon 5 doubleheader at the Molson Amphitheatre to reveal their diametric extremes: M5’s Adam Levine chose to channel his inner Jagger, while Train’s Pat Monahan decided to exhibit his inner…Rihanna? Yes, for…
Entertainment / Music The latest Texan blues-guitar hero comes Friday to the Rivoli. Gary Clark Jr., the latest pride of Austin, Tex. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Wed Aug 17 2011 You know you’ve got potential when Eric Clapton invites you as the only newcomer to perform at his occasional Crossroads Festival. Austin, Texas guitar slinger Gary Clark Jr. received the invitation to play in Chicago last year…
Patrick Stump grows on his own | Toronto Star With Fall Out Boy on a break, singer had time to get inspired for music for solo ElMo show. Nick Krewen Special to the Star, Published on Fri Aug 05 2011 When platinum-selling Chicago emo-rock outfit Fall Out Boy announced an extended hiatus in late 2009, each member decided to indulge in a side project. Guitarist Joe Trohman…
Entertainment / Music Fans, be warned: singer coming to town has had enough of touring, TV’s The Voice and even her modest fame. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Sat Jul 23 2011 Now you Sia: Now you don’t. After her upcoming month-long tour, which includes a July 24 date at the Phoenix with opener Oh Land, Australia singer and songwriter Sia Furler is retiring from the road….
