Rocking My Socks in 2013
If you find yourself with a couple hours to burn and are open to discovering some great music you may not have heard, have a listen to my Best of 2013 playlist.
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Rocking My Socks in 2012
2012 was a tough year for me, for many reasons. But one thing that continued to put a smile on my face and fuel my fire, was music.
Best Shit Ever: The Aggrolites
It's been a long time since I've raved about a band I'm into... well, online at least. From the first verse I heard, The Aggrolites hit home with me and I just fucking love that band! They bring traditional 1960s reggae with a blend of funk and soul like no other.
Toot-Toot-Toots!
I never thought I’d get the chance to see a living legend live. I mean, the bands/artists most of us listen to that shaped genres are long gone. Last Tuesday I saw Toots And The Maytals at Lee’s Palace. Reggae music hits this nerve that no other has. I can’t quite put my finger on […]
Jocks like Bedouin Soundclash?
Who knew? I went and checked out Bedouin Soundclash last Saturday when they played at Lee’s Palace in Toronto. I was surprised to find that an alarming amount of college jocks would be in attendance. Not that I have anything against jocks… ok, maybe a little left-over hate from high school. I just didn’t expect […]
The Suicide Machines
Last Fall I saw The Suicide Machines in Toronto for the 9th time. They played a killer mix of old and new in what can be best described as a ‘best of’ collection. A few times between songs, Jay (singer) mentioned how grateful they were that so many people had come out as it’ll be […]