California, Concert reviews, Events, Grammy, Pop, Prince, Rhianna, Rock, Rolling Stones, Songwriter, Television, The Voice, United States August 23, 2011

Maroon 5 outpaces Train

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…

Blues, Guitar, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, Rock, Songwriter, Texas, United States August 17, 2011

Gary Clark Jr.’s taking quite the axe to us

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…

California, Comedy, Dance, Electronic, Motown, Novelty, Songwriter, Synth pop, United States August 12, 2011

At the Molson Amphitheatre: Endless vacation with LMFAO

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…

Alt. Rock, Chicago, Fall Out Boy, Indie pop, Pop, Songwriter, United States August 5, 2011

Patrick Stump grows on his own

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…

Alt. Rock, Australia, Canada, Producer, Songwriter, Toronto July 28, 2011

An Horse is lean but lively animal

Entertainment / Music Tegan and Sara opened doors for Aussie transplant Kate Cooper.      Damon Cox and Kate Cooper are alt-rock band An Horse. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Thu Jul 28 2011 Sometimes songs that have the silliest titles turn out to be the most personal and profound for the artists that write them. Take, for instance, “Brain On A Table,” a track off Walls, the recently…