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…
At the Molson Amphitheatre: Endless vacation with LMFAO | Toronto Star As unlikely as it seems, the forces behind the big summer smash “Party Rock Anthem” are carrying on the Motown legacy. LMFAO promise “high-energy craziness” at their Sunday show at the Molson Amphitheatre with Ke$ha and Akon. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Fri Aug 12 2011 As unlikely as it seems, the forces behind the big…
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 Musician rewards patient fans with intimate collection of dark-edged folk tunes. HANDOUT PHOTO David Rawlings and Gillian Welch play Toronto’s Phoenix on Monday. Nick Krewen Special To The Star, Published on Sun Jul 24 2011 The drought is over. The prayers of Gillian Welch disciples who have been pining for a new album since 2003’s Soul Journey were answered a few weeks back with the release of the New York City…
