The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip Release Lost EP, Saskadelphia
May 21st, 2021 by Joshua MurrayAfter The Tragically Hip played their farewell concert on August 20, 2016, in Kingston, ON, I thought maybe I had written about them for the last time. When Gord Downie passed away on October 17, 2017, I thought the same thing again. In January 2021, I put together a 10 Top List based on the […]
The Tragically Hip Top 10 – By The Numbers
January 29th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayThe Tragically Hip are one of the most celebrated bands in Canadian music history. They are chart-toppers, award-winners, Canadian Music Hall of Fame members, and fan favourites. They live on in songs and stories and memories after the passing of frontman Gord Downie, and today we’ve done the math the share The Tragically Hip’s Top […]
15 Songs for a Campfire Sing-Along
August 20th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayInspired by the release of Arkells’ Campfire Chords album, I’ve been thinking about sitting around a fire with friends and someone is strumming a guitar and we’re all singing and enjoying the fresh air and stars and songs. I let myself fall into the daydream a little deeper so I could think of the songs […]
Joshua’s Top Moments and Memories of 2018
December 28th, 2018 by Joshua Murray2018 has been a year full of amazing memories for me. My son Oliver was born, I got engaged, and I had the chance to see great concerts, interview talented artists, and experience some awesome backstage moments. As we continue our year in review content series, I’ve taken a look back at all of the […]
Side Effects: Dallas Smith and Shawn Austin Pre-Show Interviews, Oshawa
October 23rd, 2017 by Joshua MurrayWe caught up with Dallas Smith in Oshawa at the Tribute Communities Centre to talk about music, the tour, The Tragically Hip, doing what is right as an artist and more. It was Friday afternoon, before Dallas hit the stage on the Side Effects Tour later in the evening, that we sat down in the […]
Downtown Kids: David James Album Review and Interview
October 21st, 2017 by Joshua MurrayDavid James had a busy summer playing stages and putting together his new EP, Downtown Kids, to share with the country music world. We’ve listened to the album (a few times) and had the chance to catch up with David on the phone as he prepared for the album launch, a new single release, and […]
In Memoriam: Gord Downie Legacy, Influence, and Top 10
October 18th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayGord Downie was an artist, activist, and great Canadian. His legacy and legend will be remembered for the music he made, the political and social change he sought, and the way he touched music fans from coast-to-coast, across generations, and with a reach that can not be understated. After a brave, public, and well-documented fight […]
Coming Soon: JUNOFEST 2017 – Ottawa, ON
March 7th, 2017 by Trish CasslingThe JUNOS are coming! The JUNOS are coming! But, before we get to the JUNOS, we’ve got JUNO Week and JUNO Fest. JUNO Week starts March 30th with the JUNO Cup Jam. Featuring performances at The Bourbon Room with Adrian Sutherland (Midnight Shine), Amanda Rheaume, Barney Bentall (High Bar Gang), Cosmo Ferraro (Ferraro), Darryl James (The Strumbellas), […]
Trish’s 10 Most Listened to Albums of 2016
November 28th, 2016 by Trish CasslingWhen Joshua posted his 10 most listened to albums of 2016 post, I wondered out loud if it was too soon to be writing such a post. Joshua and I chatted briefly about it and his conclusion was that there wasn’t an album that could be released now that could top his list of 10 […]
Always For You: JJ Shiplett and Johnson Crook Hit Toronto and Oshawa!
November 27th, 2016 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingOn back-to-back nights in Toronto and Oshawa, ON – JJ Shiplett and Johnson Crook took the stage and put on the kinds of shows that make music fans want to hear more, see more, and do it all over again. Friday night’s show saw the 2 acts play early sets at Toronto’s Dakota Tavern and […]
102.1 the Edge Presents The 2016 CASBY Awards
October 22nd, 2016 by Trish CasslingWith Performances from Modern Space, Darcys, Banners, Finger Eleven and Sam Roberts Band Where to even start… what an amazing night at The Phoenix! From the first note of the first band, I was all in. Yeah, there were awards, and they were cool, very cool but the performances, they were incredible! First on the […]
Morning Report: Arkells at WayHome 2016!
July 24th, 2016 by Joshua MurrayOh baby, look how far we’ve come! Four years ago we saw the Arkells on stage at Toronto’s CNE, and they did a hell of a job entertaining the crowd. Saturday night we saw the pride of Hamilton on the WayBright stage at WayHome 2016 and holy shit did they ever one up themselves. Going […]
Canada Day at Downsview Park w/ Weezer and The Hip!
July 5th, 2011 by Joshua MurrayOn Canada Day I was lucky enough to hit Downsview Park with good friends to see Weezer and The Tragically Hip. As a bonus we saw Broken Social Scene, Hey Rosetta! and even Buck 65 when he popped on stage to do a Beastie Boys cover with BSS. The best part was being with 4 […]
Happy Canada Day from The Tragically Hip and Weezer!
June 30th, 2011 by Joshua MurrayTHANK YOU WINDOWS CANADA! Hey kids, I’ve got something awesome to share – Windows Canada hooked me up for Canada Day at Downsview Park. That means that I get to see The Tragically Hip, Weezer, Broken Social Scene, Hey Rosetta! and Buck 65 all in one fantastic holiday! I’ve never seen any of the acts […]
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