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Rod Stewart’s still got charm and energy to spare: concert review

Rod Stewart gave the adoring crowd exactly what they wanted at the Air Canada Centre, while low-key Steve Winwood paraded the hits in an extended jam. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Mon Dec 16 2013 Rod Stewart and Steve Winwood 3.5 stars At the Air Canada Centre, Sunday, Dec. 15 He may be the spryest 68-year old on the planet. We’re not exactly sure what it is that Rod…


Lorde proves royal in her Canadian debut at Danforth Music Hall

For a woman whose single “Royals” is the most popular song in North America, 16-year-old Ella Yelich-O’Connor didn’t act like the centre of attention. Lorde’s first single “Royals” is currently the most popular song in North America Nick Krewen Music Published on Mon Oct 07 2013 Making her Canadian debut at the Danforth Music Hall Sunday night, New Zealand teenage sensation Lorde revealed how she is shepherding her way to…


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…


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…


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…