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Saddle Up TO Still Kicking Up Its Heels 15 Years Later
Saddle Up TO Still Kicking Up Its Heels 15 Years Later

Toronto’s home for traditional old-school country, dancing and fun.

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CountryJason MacNeilJune 8, 2022Saddle Up, FeatureComment
CMAOntario Reveals 2022 Award Winners
CMAOntario Reveals 2022 Award Winners

Carroll Baker honoured in a musical tribute, while Meghan Patrick and Tim Hicks win big.

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CountryParton and PearlJune 7, 2022Awards, CMAOntario, Nate Haller, NewsComment
The Asian Heritage of Being Hilarious
The Asian Heritage of Being Hilarious

Asian Comedy All-Stars hosted and produced by Rush Kazi returned to the iconic Rivoli.

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ComedyFoad HPMay 31, 2022Live Review, Rush Kazi, Stand UpComment
Album Review: Amanda Rheaume, The Spaces In Between
Album Review: Amanda Rheaume, The Spaces In Between

An honest, introspective, exploration of identity, unfolding across thirteen blended folk songs.

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CountryZillah FergusonMay 27, 2022Amanda Rheaume, Indigenous, Album ReviewComment
Bedwetter by Tamlynn Bryson On Tour This Summer
Bedwetter by Tamlynn Bryson On Tour This Summer

The true story of a deep, dark, (and damp) secret is coming to Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

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ComedyParton and PearlMay 20, 2022Tamlynn Bryson, NewsComment
Album Review: High Valley, Way Back
Album Review: High Valley, Way Back

High Valley make bluegrass-tinged country extremely easy on the ears.

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CountryJason MacNeilMay 20, 2022High Valley, Album ReviewComment
Book Review: Her Country by Marissa R. Moss
Book Review: Her Country by Marissa R. Moss

Her Country transcends the bounds of the genre to explore a much larger, more universal conundrum: how do we affect change within the confines of “the way it’s always been”?

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CountryAllana ReochMay 12, 2022Book Review, Marissa R. MossComment
Album Review: Tenille Townes, Masquerades
Album Review: Tenille Townes, Masquerades

An ambitious EP featuring thoughtful duets with Wrabel and Breland.

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CountrySteacy EastonMay 11, 2022Tenille Townes, Album ReviewComment
Montreal Sketchfest Celebrates 15 Years
Montreal Sketchfest Celebrates 15 Years

Montreal Sketchfest returns after a two year hiatus with 50 sketch troupes.

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ComedyParton and PearlMay 5, 2022Montreal Sketchfest, Feature, Sketch ComedyComment
Performers announced for CMAOntario Festival & Awards in London
Performers announced for CMAOntario Festival & Awards in London

The 10th Anniversary weekend is packed with performances by Tebey, Tim Hicks, Genevieve Fisher, Sacha, Cory Marks and more.

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CountryParton and PearlMay 5, 2022News, CMAOntarioComment
Album Review: Rush Kazi, About Time
Album Review: Rush Kazi, About Time

The confidence and precision on this record is unmistakable.

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ComedyMarty YoungeMay 4, 2022Rush Kazi, Howl and Roar, Stand Up, Album ReviewComment
Dolly Parton-Led Documentary Still Working 9 to 5 a Jewel in Hot Docs Festival Crown
Dolly Parton-Led Documentary Still Working 9 to 5 a Jewel in Hot Docs Festival Crown

Still Working 9 to 5 makes its international premiere in Toronto as a Special Presentation, and special it is.

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CountryKim HughesApril 27, 2022Dolly Parton, Hot Docs, Film ReviewComment
2022 Canadian Summer Country Festival Roundup
2022 Canadian Summer Country Festival Roundup

Country music festivals are back with big stars this summer from coast to coast.

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CountryJason MacNeilApril 20, 2022Festival, FeatureComment
Album Review: Salma Hindy, Born on 9/11
Album Review: Salma Hindy, Born on 9/11

Born On 9/11 is a well-deserved milestone, emblematic of her upward trajectory of continued success.

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ComedyZillah FergusonApril 14, 2022Salma hindy, Stand Up, Album ReviewComment
Janelle Niles Is Making Waves
Janelle Niles Is Making Waves

“If I can make a sixty-five year old white man laugh, I know I got ‘em.”

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ComedyJustin ShawApril 13, 2022Janelle Niles, CBC Gem, Stand Up, IndigenousComment
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