Entertainment / Music “Somebody That I Used to Know” hitmaker Gotye hits Toronto’s Kool Haus on Saturday. “There are so many unofficial remixes and mash-ups and parodies that it’s crazy,” says Gotye of his biggest hit. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Fri Mar 30 2012 If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, consider Gotye officially bowled over. Not only is “Somebody That I Used to Know” a…
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…
Story by Nick Krewen | March 16, 2012 For SOCAN Words And Music Eight years into its existence, the fermentation process of Toronto hardcore heroes Cancer Bats may finally be complete. At least that’s the opinion of lead singer/shouter/screamer Liam Cormier, who says the comfort level between himself and guitarist Scott Middleton, drummer Mike Peters and bassist Jaye Schwarzer has never been better. If you need more proof, turn…
Entertainment / Music Life has its enduring mysteries. SILVIA MAUTNER / KTG PRESS PHOTO Kool and the Gang opens for Van Halen on Saturday, March 17. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Fri Mar 16 2012 Life has its enduring mysteries. There are the Seven Wonders of the World; the secret of getting caramel into the Caramilk bar and . . . Kool & The Gang opening for Van…
