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Canada, Concert reviews, Dance, Halifax, Hip-Hop, JUNO, Los Angeles, Pop, R&B, Songwriter, Voice September 1, 2013

Robin Thicke at Wham Bam: our review

Robin Thicke at Wham Bam: our review Fresh off a controversial performance at the VMAs, concertgoers were hoping for similar excitement at the Molson Ampitheatre. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Sun Sep 01 2013   http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2013/09/01/robin_thicke_at_wham_bam_our_review.html Robin Thicke didn’t click. Fresh off a controversial performance with Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards last weekend, one might have hoped some similar drama involving the son of Canadian actor…

Canada, Emo, Festivals, Grammy, JUNO, Pop, Rock, Songwriter, Television, Voice August 29, 2013

Avril Lavigne co-headlines Wham Bam Fest in Toronto

Avril Lavigne co-headlines Wham Bam Fest in Toronto Singer talks about her Rock N’ Roll video, working with husband Chad Kroeger and the charity Raise Your Voice Nick Krewen Music Published on Thu Aug 29 2013 What’s up with the bearshark, Avril? If you’ve had a chance to see Canadian pop rock superstar Avril Lavigne’s zany and hilarious video for her new single “Rock N’ Roll,” officially released earlier this…

Americana, Concert reviews, Experimental, Folk, Indie, Producer, Songwriter, United Kingdom August 27, 2013

Mumford & Sons at the Molson Amphitheatre: concert review

When was the last time you attended a big-venue concert where the drum kit was almost an afterthought? By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Tue Aug 27 2013   Mumford & Sons At the Molson Amphitheatre, Aug. 26 3 stars When was the last time you attended a big-venue concert where the drum kit was almost an afterthought? If you’re a Mumford & Sons fan, the answer was Monday night…

Concert reviews, Pop, Television, Texas, United States, Voice August 25, 2013

Selena Gomez: Concert review

Gomez, dressed like an haute-couture genie, danced and gyrated her way through the evening at the ACC. She even sang — if you could hear her. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Sun Aug 25 2013 Selena Gomez 2.5 stars Air Canada Centre. Aug. 24, 2013 Seen, yet barely heard. Selena Gomez may have ditched her old faceless band The Scene for a groovier, more dance-friendly vibe, but at her…

Alice Cooper, Blues, Detroit, Festivals, Rock, Rock 'N Roll, Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame, Songwriter, United States, Voice August 22, 2013

Alice Cooper returns to Toronto for Fan Expo Canada

  Toronto was home of the Rock and Roll Revival Concert chicken incident and the Exhibition Stadium riot, but this time Cooper’s just here to sign autographs By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Thu Aug 22 2013 Ol’ Black Eyes is back. The legendary Alice Cooper, who introduced the concepts of shock and horror into rock ’n’ roll, theatrics into live concert performance and eyeliner use to glam bands, is…