Florence and the Machine

Image: Florence and the Machine Official Press Shot.

Who: Florence and the Machine

What: Florence Welch and her backing band, the Machine will be performing live at the 102.1 the Edge's new Studios at Dockside Dr.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. 7pm.

Where: New 102.1 the Edge Studios (25 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON)

For more info:

Live at the Edge Listings

Florence and the Machine

Diamond Rings @ Toronto Public Library

Image: Diamond Rings Official Press Photo

Who: Diamond Rings

What:

Free acoustic performance at the Toronto Public Libary (Parkdale Branch) as part of the Unplugged! a Make Some Noise Concert series. Free and all ages.

When: Friday, October 8, 2010. 8pm.

Where: Toronto Public Library Parkdale Branch (1303 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON)

For more info:

Toronto Public Library: Diamond Rings

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Charlatans at Sunrise Records

Image: Charlatans official press photo

Who:

the Charlatans

What:

Free acoustic instore session at Yonge St. Sunrise Records.

When: Friday, September 17, 2010. 7pm. (Note: Cancelled due to injury)

Where: Sunrise Records (336 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)

For more info:

Sunrise Records

Charlatans Official Site

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September Festival in the Square

Image: Matt Dusk Official Press Photo

What: The Shops at Don Mills invites you to another weekend long celebration of shopping, dining and entertainment with "Festival in the Square." Includes musical performances and family activities. Free.

Performances:

Friday Sept. 10, 2010:

Melanie Doane: 7:15 pm

Jim Cuddy: 8:30pm

Saturday, September 11, 2010:

Keshia Chante: 2:30pm

Stereos: 3:3opm

Bob Clegg Jazz Octet Featuring June Garber: 5:30pm

Matt Dusk: 8:30pm

Sunday, September 12, 2010:

Bob DeAngelis: 1pm

Mark Masri: 2:30pm

Stephan Moccio & Friend: 3:30pm

When: Friday, September 10, 2010 to Sunday, September 12, 2010.

Where: The Shops at Don Mills (1090 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON M3C 3R6)

For more info:

Shops at Don Mills Festival in the Square

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Sadies, Karkwa and Radio Radio at TIFF

Image Credit: Amanda Schenk

Who:

the Sadies

Karkwa

Radio Radio

What:

Toronto International Film Festival and Polaris Music Prize organizers combined forces to have short list nominees the Sadies, Karkwa and Radio Radio play a free show to celebrate the opening of the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

When: Sunday September 12, 2010. Show starts at 11:30pm.

Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox (Intersection of King and John St., Toronto, ON)

For more info:

Toronto International Film Festival

Polaris Music Prize

Exclaim Magazine News

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Winter Gloves @ Kops Records

Image: Winter Gloves Official Press Photo

Who: Winter Gloves

What: Free instore session at Kops Records.

When: Tuesday, September 7, 2010. 5:30pm.

Where: Kops Records (229 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V1Z4)

For more info:

Winter Gloves

Winter Gloves at Kops Records Facebook Event Page

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Lexus Live at the Distillery

Image: Midway State Official Press Photo

Who:

The Stills

Lily Frost

Midway State

Paper Lions

What: Lexus Live at the Distillery, an event featuring Canadian bands at Toronto’s Distillery District, presented by Lexus. Free.

This event marks the worldwide debut of the Lexus CT 200h Tour and features the Stills, Lily Frost, Paper Lions and the Midway State. Great bands and a car show, what more could you ask for?

Where: Distillery District, 55 Mill St, Toronto, ON

When: Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29, 2010.

Schedule:

Friday, August 27, 2010:
12pm - CT Display opens
7pm - The Stills performance
10pm - CT Display closes

Saturday, August 28, 2010:
10am - CT Display opens
12pm - Lily Frost performance
1pm - Virgin Radio Remote begins (until 5pm)
5pm - The Midway State performance
10pm - CT Display closes

Sunday, August 29, 2010:
10am - CT Display opens
11am - CHUM Radio Remote begins (until 3pm)
3pm - Paper Lions performance
6pm - CT Display closes

For more info:

BlogTO Coverage

Now Toronto

Lexus

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Lou Barlow @ Criminal Records

Lou Barlow Holding Back the Year Album Cover

Who: Lou Barlow (of Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr and Folk Implosion).

What: Free instore session at Criminal Records.

When: Saturday, August 28, 2010. 7pm.

Where: Criminal Records (493 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 2B4)

For more info:

Criminal Records Official Site

Lou Barlow Official Site

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Disturbed, Brandon Flowers, Dallas Green at the Edge

Image Credit: Dallas Green Official Press Photo

Who:

Disturbed

Brandon Flowers

Dallas Green

What: Disturbed, Brandon Flowers and Dallas Green will be co-hosting 102.1 Edge programming at the streetlevel Edgefront Studios.

When:

Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

Disturbed with be co-hosting with Edge DJ Josie Dye at 1pm.

Brandon Flowers will be co-hosting with Edge DJ Fearless Fred at 2pm.

Dallas Green will be co-hosting with Edge DJ Bookie at 7pm.

Where: 102.1 the Edge Storefront Studios (228 Yonge St, Toronto, ON)

For more info: 102.1 the Edge - Live at the Edge

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Queen West Musicfest

Image Credit: The Junction Official Press Photo

Who:

The Trews

Chris Caddell and the Wreckage

The Junction

Lazy Bones

Grand Analog

Maestro Fresh Wes

Stereokid


What: Queen West Musicfest at the Trinity Bellwoods Park. Celebrating Toronto indie rock. Free!

When: Saturday, August 21, 2010. Starts at 1pm.

Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2)

For more info: Queen West Musicfest

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Metric @ Union Square Plaza

Who: Metric

What: Free impromptu street concert as part of Samsung Mobile's celebrations for the launch of its Galaxy S smartphone.

When: Wednesday, August 4th @ 7pm.

Where: Union Square Plaza near Union Station, located at 65 Front St. W. (outside the VIA station).

For more info: Samsung Newsroom, ChartAttack.com

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Library Voices @ Harbourfront Centre

Image Credit: Library Voices Official Press Photo

Who: Library Voices

What: Free set on the Sirius Stage at the Harbourfront Centre as part of the Love, Saskatchewan Festival, which celebrates the arts and culture of the prairie province.

When: Love, Saskatchewan Festival runs from Friday, July 23, 2010 to Sunday July 25, 2010. Library Voices are on from 4:30-5:30pm.

Where: Harbourfront Centre Sirius Stage (235 Queens Quay, Toronto, ON)

For more info:

Love, Saskatchewan Festival at the Harbourfront Centre

Library Voices

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Apollo Ghosts @ Criminal Records

Image Credit: Apollo Ghosts

Who: Apollo Ghosts

What: Free instore performance.

When: July 27th, 201o. 7 PM

Where: Criminal Records (493 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON)

For more info:

Criminal Records

Apollo Ghosts Myspace

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Beaches International Jazz Festival

Image Credit: Beaches International Jazz Festival 2010

What:

Beaches International Jazz Festival

Where and When:

Kick Off Celebrations (July 16-18, 2010): Lakeside at Woodbine Park (Lake Shore and Coxwell) and at Yonge and Dundas Square (20 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON, M5G 2C2).

Street Festival (July 22-24, 2010: 7pm-11pm): 50 Jazz bands entertain along a 2km street of Queen St. E. for a street festival.

Kew Gardens (July 24-25, 2010: 11:30am-6:30pm): Free concerts featuring notable Torontonian jazz headliners on the main stage.

For more info:

Beaches International Jazz Festival

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Stars at Queen West HMV

Image Credit: The Stars Official Press Photo

Who: The Stars

What: The Stars will perform at the 272 Queen St. West, Toronto HMV location to promote their new album, The Five Ghosts. Autograph session following the performance.

When: Sat, July 24, 2010, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Where: HMV (272 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON)

For more info:

The Stars Myspace

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Rock the Coliseum

The Balconies. Image Credit: Alex Cairncross

Who:

The Junction
Songs From a Room
Arietta
The Balconies
Corduroy
Make Your Exit
The Archives
Sandman Viper Command
Dinosaur Bones
Sights and Sounds
Metz
Dance Electric
Co-Pilot
Kosmograd
Monster Truck
Beautiful Nothing
Gentlemen Husbands
Gang of Coyotes
Kick the Door Down Jackie

What: Rock the Coliseum, Mississauga's free all ages music and art festival. Part of Mosiac 2010.

When: Friday, July 9, 2010 and Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Where: The Living Arts Centre - Youth Stage (4141 Living Arts Centre Dr., Mississauga, ON)

For more info:

Telus Mosiac Festival 2010

Rock the Coliseum

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Sarah Slean and the Sadies at Harbourfront Centre

Image Credit: The Sadies Official Press Photo

Who: Sarah Slean and the Sadies

What: Free musical performances as part of Canada Day Festivities at Harbourfront Centre.

Image Credit: Official Sarah Slean Press Photo

Where: Sirius Stage, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON

When: Thursday July 1, 2010. Sarah Slean performs at 8pm, the Sadies perform at 9:30pm.

For more info:

Harbourfront Centre Canada Day Festivities

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Live in Bellwoods: NXNE Picnic Sessions

What: The MuseBox teamed up with Humber Empire to present free acoustic shows in Trinity-Bellwoods Park every afternoon from 2-5pm during NXNE (June 17-20, 2010).

Where: Trinity-Bellwoods Park, Toronto, ON, M6J 2V5

Who & When:

Check NXNE official site for comprehensive show listings. The confirmed shows for Trinity-Bellwoods Park is listed below:

Thursday June 17

• Smile Smile
• Tristen
• Final Flash
• Boats

Friday June 18

• Young Galaxy
• Make Your Exit
• Imaginary Cities
• Gramercy Riffs
• Balconies

Saturday June 19

• Sheepdogs
• Sandman Viper Command
• Savoir Adore
• Dinosaur Bones
• US Royalty

Sunday June 20 (co-presented by the Singing Lamb)

• Olympic Island
• the Peelies
• Allie Hughes
• the Elwins
• Ruby Coast

For more info:

NXNE Official Site

Humble Empire

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NXNE 2010

What: North By NorthEast. Canada's largest music festival, featuring 7 days of music, film and interactive media.

Where:

NXNE performances happen at various venues all over the city June 14-20, 2010. Keep checking NXNE's official site for updates on free performances in-stores, at parks and at public spaces around the city. Some confirmed locations include:

• Union Station – Yonge @ Bay St.
• Metro Square – 55 John St. @ King St.
• Bellevue Square Park – Kensington Market
• Market Lane – Front and Jarvis (nr St Lawrence Mkt)
• Matt Cohen Parkette – Bloor and Spadina
• Harbour Parklands – Queens Quay Ferry Terminal
• Holy Trinity Square – 10 Trinity Square
• Yonge and Dundas Square - SE Corner of Yonge and Dundas
• Pearson International Airport - Arrival Halls of Pearson's Terminals 1 & 3
  

Who & When:

Check official site for comprehensive list. The confirmed shows for Yonge and Dundas Square (SE Corner of Yonge and Dundas) are listed below:

Thursday June 17

•10:00 pm – X
•9:00 pm – Mudhoney
•8:00 pm – Brant Bjork & the Bros
•7:00 pm – The Icarus Line
•6:00 pm – Free Energy

Friday June 18

•9:30 pm – Sloan
•8:30 pm – k-os
•7:30 pm – Said the Whale

Saturday June 19

•9:30 pm – Iggy and the Stooges
•8:00 pm – The Raveonettes
•7:00 pm – Wavves
•6:00 pm – Surfer Blood
•5:00 pm – DD/MM/YYYY
•4:00 pm – The Soft Pack
•3:00 pm – Mini Mansions
•2:00 pm – De Staat
•1:00 pm – Queen Kwong
•12:00 pm – the Burning Boyz

Sunday June 20

•9:00 pm – De La Soul
•8:00 pm – Kid Sister
•7:00 pm – Phenomenal Handclap Band
•6:00 pm – Big Freedia
•5:00 pm – Chin Injeti
•4:00 pm – Spookey Ruben

For more info:

NXNE Official Site

Yonge and Dundas Square NXNE page

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Billy Talent

Who: Billy Talent, KO and Noble Blood

What:
No cover show as part of 102.1 Dave Bookman's Nu Music Nites at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. 19+

Where: Horseshoe Tavern (368 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V2A2, Canada)

When: Tuesday June 8, 2010. Billy Talent @ 11:15pm, KO @ 10pm, Noble Blood @ 9pm.

For more info:

Horseshoe Tavern.

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