Monthly Archives: July 2016

COWBOY JUNKIES Cast Hypnotic Spell on Harbourfront Crowd 2016-07-02, photos © Eric Fefferman

 

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Steppin’ Out with Joe Jackson to close Toronto Jazz Festival Main Stage Series 7/2/16

Joe Jackson was welcomed with open arms at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Main-stage Series closer at Nathan Phillips Square last night. Playing to the first packed house I’ve seen under the tent, Jackson took the stage alone with his … Continue reading

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Is He Really Going Out With Us? Joe Jackson comes to TD Toronto Jazz Fest

British singer­-songwriter Joe Jackson has a career spanning 45 years, with most of us meeting him on his 1979 hit song, Is She Really Going Out With Him? or 1982’s Stepping Out. Over the years Jackson has explored pop, jazz … Continue reading

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Canada Day Lovefest with Michael Franti & Spearhead

When city councillor Kristyn Wong­-Tam enthusiastically introduced Michael Franti, the crowd burst up, cheering and applauding ­ before he’d even hit the stairs to the stage! No encouragement needed for this audience to be on their feet and ready to … Continue reading

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A Trip Around the World of Jazz by Two Canadian Stars / Molly Johnson and Jane Bunnett

The night started off with the incomparable Molly Johnson on the stage. When the average person thinks of jazz, Molly’s brand of simple grooving vocals and instrumentation is what comes to mind. Johnson’s haunting smoky voice is from another world … Continue reading

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Molly Johnson / Jane Bunnett / TD Toronto Jazz Festival / 2016-06-30 / PHOTOS © Eric Fefferman

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