Ian Thornley plays the Danforth Music Hall with Big Wreck on May 10 and 11. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Thu May 10 2012 Well, that’s one less albatross around his neck. Ever since Ian Thornley added Big Wreck’s name to the ever-increasing pile of reunited rock bands, he’s been rewarded with an accolade he never received during the combo’s first late ‘90s run: a No….
Nick Krewen Special To The Star, Published on Sun Apr 22 2012 Rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be larger than life. Last night at the Air Canada Centre, Nickelback made it seem mammoth. Operating under the notion that bigger is better, the four deans of lustful, bone-crunching rock offered the estimated 14,000 in attendance (and pop star Avril Lavigne) everything that one would expect from a dazzling marvel:…
Our Lady Peace on the wobbly path to Curve | Toronto Star Reunited Canuck rockers take the stage at the Phoenix on April 3. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Tue Apr 03 2012 George Chuvalo is about to enjoy a whole new wave of popularity. A picture of the Canadian boxing legend taken when he was a strapping 22-year-old, adorns the cover of the latest Our…
Entertainment / Music Top Canadian rock band a decade ago returns for two shows at Sound Academy — and something beyond. Jag Tanna, left, and the rest of I Mother Earth in 1999. The band’s then-new singer Brian Byrne, second from left, Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Wed Mar 21 2012 For the first time in eight years, Canadian alternative rock band I Mother Earth has returned. The…
Blackie & the Rodeo Kings have queens up their sleeve | Toronto Star Guest vocalists make for a full house at Massey Hall show on March 21. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings are, from left, Tom Wilson, Colin Linden and Stephen Fearing. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Tue Mar 20 2012 Blackie & The Rodeo Kings will have a few of their queens on hand with…
