Herbie Hancock gives it all a try | Toronto Star Longtime Gershwin fan’s Massey Hall show just latest outlet for broad-minded creator. Herbie Hancock at home with keyboards both acoustic and electronic … thanks to Miles Davis. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Thu Oct 20 2011 Legendary jazz innovator Herbie Hancock might be considered something of a prodigy, but that doesn’t mean he’s taking his upcoming…
Vinyl Cafe and his talents take bluesman to a new level, and the Winter Garden. Matt Andersen is using the Vinyl Cafe as a springboard for his solo shows. Nick Krewen Special to the Star, Published on Wed Oct 19 2011 Strike up another career boost for The Vinyl Café. Beloved CBC storyteller Stuart McLean has made a habit of bringing along a promising Canadian musical talent on his cross-Canada…
Story by Nick Krewen | October 18, 2011 For SOCAN Words and Music Leave it up to Ivan Berry and Daniel Mekinda to strike up the brand. Since the music industry veterans launched Toronto-based music publisher tanjola five years ago, the duo has been consistently toiling to alter public perceptions about songwriters. “The artist has become popular,” notes Berry, a 30-year entrepreneurial professional on Canada’s urban music scene, since…
Review: Kings of Leon pull off sonic miracle | Toronto Star The Grammy-winning clan of Southern rockers take 15,000 fans in the Air Canada Centre for an intense musical ride. Nick Krewen Published on Wed Oct 12 2011 It’s all about momentum. It’s one thing to show up to a venue and play your repertoire note for note — perhaps even stretch it a little here and there with…
Story by Nick Krewen | October 10, 2011 For SOCAN Words And Music It’s almost as rewarding as winning the lottery itself. Before it was a radio hit, the sprightly, playful Ash Koley number “Don’t Let Your Feet Touch Ground” served as a very memorable TV ad jingle for Lotto 649. Lightning actually struck a second time for the duo – singer and songwriter Ash Koley (same name as the…
