While most of Toronto was shaking in their boots, slipping down the sidewalks and shoveling their driveways, dedicated music fans trekked out to the El Mocambo to see Twin Tigers and Sandman Viper Command. But instead of the lights coming on, we were left literally in the dark. Sandman Viper Command’s Rob Jansan (guitar/vocals) thanked the small [...] Read More

When news broke that White Lies cancelled their NYC show due to horrific weather conditions, there was a residing clutch of fear that something could prohibit the UK band from making it to Toronto. It made it that much sweeter when they did indeed make it. A sold out show, with a solid early-bird attendance certainly awoke [...] Read More

January 20, 2011 - The Boat restaurant, a small hole in the wall in Kensington Market, played host Wednesday night to Toronto singer/songwriter Rob Moir. The venue itself forces you to walk up a set of stairs and enter a dark room with tables and chairs cautiously arranged to allow for a small stage. The [...] Read More

January 20, 2011 - A night at Lee’s Palace is seldom a night wasted – well, seldom squandered, anyway. Case in point: Thursday night at Lee’s showcased local bands, a phrase usually associated with apologetic small-town community newsletters, but used here to mean talented acts that call Toronto home willingly. Like most supporting bands, Crimes in [...] Read More