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King Cobb Steelie
Date : Start Date: November 29, 2012
Venue: Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto ON M5V2A2 | Canadian indie/alternative dub pop band King Cobb Steelie has released five albums in total, most recently, 2004's Destroy All Codes.
Diamond Rings
Date : Start Date: November 29, 2012
Venue: Mod Club, Toronto ON M6G1C4 | Electronic musician Diamond Rings performs at the Mod Club as part of 102.1 The Edge's Jingle Bell Rock concert series.
Xavier Rudd
Date : Start Date: November 28, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON M4X1K2 | Aussie surfer dude, activist and folk rocker Xavier Rudd plays the Phoenix with Philadelphia indie rockers Good Old War.
Joss Stone
Date : Start Date: October 09, 2012
Venue: Sound Academy, Toronto ON | Soul singer Joss Stone returns to Toronto to tour her latest album, The Soul Sessions Volume 2.
Miike Snow
Date : Start Date: May 01, 2012
Venue: Sound Academy, Toronto ON | Swedish/American electropop band Miike Snow are on tour with their sophomore album, Happy To You.
Octopus Project
Date : Start Date: October 10, 2012
Venue: Lee's Palace, Toronto ON M5S1Y5 | Austin electro-pop group The Octopus Project play Lee's Palace. Active since the late 90's, the band has experimented with creating custom electronics...
Six Organs Of Admittance
Date : Start Date: November 28, 2012
Venue: The Drake Hotel, Toronto Ontario M6J 1J3 | Guitarist Ben Chasny's Six Organs Of Admittance comes to town with a new album, called Ascent, that focuses on full-band electric collaborations
Gwar
Date : Start Date: November 24, 2012
Venue: Sound Academy, Toronto ON | Satirical heavy metal band Gwar hits Toronto this November.
Women's Blues Revue
Date : Start Date: November 24, 2012
Venue: Massey Hall, Toronto ON | The Women's Blues Revue is back for its 26th year of female vocalists and musicians sharing the stage.
Other Lives
Date : Start Date: November 23, 2012
Venue: Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto ON M5V2A2 | Stillwater, Oklahoma atmospheric folk rockers, Other Lives, play the Horseshoe Tavern. The band released their sophomore album, Tamer Animals, last...
Neil Young and Crazy Horse
Date : Start Date: November 19, 2012
Venue: Air Canada Centre, Toronto ON M5J 2X2 | Influential singer-songwriter Neil Young has reunited with Crazy Horse for their first tour since 2004.
Matt Mays
Date : Start Date: November 02, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON M4X1K2 | East Coast songwriter Matt Mays tours his fifth solo album, Coyote. The album is inspired by all of the places that Mays has lived in recent years...
Sleepwalk Guitar Festival
Date : Start Date: November 02, 2012
Venue: The Great Hall, Toronto ON M6J1H3 | Sleepwalk Guitar Festival is back for its second year at the Great Hall. This year's lineup features James Burton, Albert Lee and Colin Linden, Nels...
Of Monsters and Men
Date : Start Date: November 15, 2012
Venue: Kool Haus, Toronto ON M5A3Y5 | Icelandic indie-pop band Of Monsters and Men play two nights in Toronto.
The Super Friendz
Date : Start Date: November 16, 2012
Venue: Lee's Palace, Toronto ON M5S1Y5 | Halifax's The Super Friendz are back for one night at Lee's Palace after a show at the Halifax Pop Explosion.
Danko Jones
Date : Start Date: November 16, 2012
Venue: Mod Club, Toronto ON M6G1C4 | Bluesy Canuck hard rock trio Danko Jones play Mod Club in support of their new album, Rock and Roll Is Black and Blue.
Soundgarden
Date : Start Date: November 16, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON M4X1K2 | Soundgarden are playing only three shows across North America in anticipation of their new album, and Toronto is the only Canadian stop.
The Songs Of Nick Drake
Date : Start Date: November 18, 2012
Venue: Randolph Academy For The Performing Arts, Toronto ON M5S2R4 | The Songs Of Nick Drake returns to Toronto for a show at Randolph Academy For The Performing Arts (Bathurst Street Theatre) featuring Oh Susanna...
Andr? Roy Trio CD release for Dark Bright
Date : Start Date: November 19, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Toronto-based guitarist Andr? Roy celebrates the release of his new album Dark Bright with his trio, which also includes drummer Vito Rezza and...
Regina Spektor
Date : Start Date: October 11, 2012
Venue: Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, Toronto ON M5E1B2 | Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor comes to the Sony Centre.
Betty & The Bobs Halloween Costume Bash
Date : Start Date: October 31, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Local folkie supergroup Betty & The Bobs do Halloween their wacky and fun way with a mix of country, gospel, Beatles tunes, jazz and blues and R&B.
Epica
Date : Start Date: October 31, 2012
Venue: Opera House, Toronto ON M4M1H1 | Metal band Epica play the Opera House on Halloween night, with support from Alestorm.
Susie Arioli
Date : Start Date: November 01, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Montreal-based jazz and blues singer Susie Arioli returns to Hugh's Room. Arioli has been nominated for three Juno awards, and her recent album, All...
Jos? Feliciano
Date : Start Date: November 02,
Venue: Living Arts Centre Mississauga (The), Mississauga ON L5B4B8 | One of the most successful musical acts to come out of Puerto Rico, singer and guitarist Jos? Feliciano brings his crossover sound to Mississauga for...
Eleanor Friedberger
Date : Start Date: May 04, 2012
Venue: The Garrison, Toronto ON |Best known for her work with her brother Matthew Friedberger in The Fiery Furnaces, singer/songwriter Eleanor Friedberger has recently taken a stab at...
Nancy Dutra CD release
Date : Start Date: October 10, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Local songwriter Nancy Dutra releases her debut album, Time Will Tell, at Hugh's Room. Producer Les Cooper opens.
Rusko
Date : Start Date: May 08, 2012
Venue: Sound Academy, Toronto ON | British dubstep producer and label founder Rusko (Chris Mercer) plays Sound Academy in support of his new album, Songs.
Susie Arioli
Date : Start Date: May 09, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Montreal jazz singer Susie Arioli releases her new album, All The Way, at Hugh's Room. Her last album, Christmas Dreaming, made gold in Canada.
Miles Perkin Trio
Date : Start Date: May 15, 2012
Venue: The Music Gallery, Toronto ON M5T 1X6 | Miles Perkin, a Canadian double bassist currently based in Berlin, performs at the Music Gallery with Tom Arthurs (trumpet) and Benoit Delbecq (piano...
Santigold
Date : Start Date: May 15, 2012
Venue: Kool Haus, Toronto ON M5A3Y5 | Singer, songwriter and producer Santigold is on tour with her sophomore album Master Of My Make-Believe.
Shakura S'Aida
Date : Start Date: May 17, 2012
Venue: Revival Restaurant Bar, Toronto ON M6G1C5 | Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the Year Shakura S'Aida is celebrating the release of her new double album, Time ... two nights in a row at two...
Next Music From Tokyo Vol 4
Date : Start Date: May 18, 2012
Venue: Rivoli, Toronto ON M5V2A2 | Now in its fourth year, Next Music From Tokyo presents Japanese indie bands to North American audiences in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
Mayer Hawthorne
Date : Start Date: May 25, 2012
Venue: The Hoxton, Toronto ON | Soul-influenced pop/rock singer Mayer Hawthorne is on tour with his recent Universal debut, How Do You Do?.
Joe Pug
Date : Start Date: May 26, 2012
Venue: Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto ON M5V2A2 | American songwriter Joe Pug brings his sophomore album The Great Despiser to the Horseshoe Tavern.
Yelawolf
Date : Start Date: May 26, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON M4X1K2 | Rapper Yelawolf is currently working on a follow-up to his breakout 2011 album, Radioactive
Bonnie Raitt
Date : Start Date: May 26, 2012
Venue: Massey Hall, Toronto ON | Blues-country singer and songwriter Bonnie Raitt released her 19th album, Slipstream, this year, marking her return to the studio after a seven year...
Chris Murray & The Fundamentals
Date : Start Date: May 27, 2012
Venue: Lee's Palace, Toronto ON M5S1Y5 | Canadian ska man Chris Murray (frontman of early 90s band King Apparatus) is on tour with Montreal Ska band the Fundamentals.
Gogol Bordello
Date : Start Date: May 27, 2012
Venue: Sound Academy, Toronto ON | Internationally flavoured NYC gypsy band Gogol Bordello bring their punk cabaret party to the Sound Academy.
Coeur De Pirate
Date : Start Date: June 01, 2012
Venue: Opera House, Toronto ON M4M1H1 | Young Quebecois singer/songwriter Coeur De Pirate's 2008 debut and recent follow up, Blonde, were both nominated at the Junos.
Kelly Joe Phelps
Date : Start Date: June 01, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Kelly Joe Phelps plays Hugh's Room.
Lunchtime Live!
Date : Start Date: June 04, 2012
Venue: Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto ON M5G2C2 | Check out a free concert at Yonge-Dundas Square every Monday afternoon in Lunchtime Live!.
Fresh Music Fest
Date : Start Date: June 09, 2012
Venue: Air Canada Centre, Toronto ON M5J 2X2 | The Fresh Music Fest combines pop, R&B and hip-hop artists with comics, dance performers, DJs and fashion into one event.
. Muhtadi International Drumming Festival
Date : Start Date: June 09, 2012
Venue: Woodbine Park, Toronto ON | This drumming festival is a celebration of musical sounds from across the globe. The event includes live performances by local, regional, national and...
Lisa Hannigan
Date : Start Date: June 10, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON M4X1K2 | Irish singer/songwriter Lisa Hannigan is touring with guitarist and songwriter Joe Henry, who produced her second album, Passenger.
Kristin Chenoweth
Date : Start Date: June 12, 2012
Venue: Massey Hall, Toronto ON | TV and theatre star Kristin Chenoweth is playing her first ever show in Toronto at Massey Hall.
Lady Antebellum
Date : Start Date: June 16, 2012
Venue: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto ON M6K3L3 | Country superstars Lady Antebellum are on the road yet again, with a stop at Molson Amphitheatre in June.
Russell Peters
Date : Start Date: June 16, 2012
Venue: Air Canada Centre, Toronto ON M5J 2X2 | In June one of Canada's best-loved comics brings his hilarious multi-cultural take on life to the Air Canada Centre.
Laura Marling
Date : Start Date: June 17, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON M4X1K2 | Popular British singer/songwriter Laura Marling returns to town for a show at the Phoenix with American singer/songwriter Willy Mason.
MuchMusic Video Awards 2012
Date : Start Date: June 17, 2012
Venue: MuchMusic, Toronto ON M5V2Z5 | The MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVAs) are back for 2012 with Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, LMFAO and more.
Aerosmith
Date : Start Date: June 27, 2012
Venue: Air Canada Centre, Toronto ON M5J 2X2 | The bad boys of Boston are back in town to rock audiences with The Global Warming Summer Tour, featuring Cheap Trick.
Scissor Sisters
Date : Start Date: June 28, 2012
Venue: Sound Academy, Toronto ON | New York electro-pop band Scissor Sisters play Sound Academy in support of their fourth album, Magic Hour.
Train
Date : Start Date: July 11, 2012
Venue: Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, Toronto ON M5E1B2 | The American Rock band is on tour with their latest album, California 37, the successor to Save Me, San Francisco.
Jason Aldean
Date : Start Date: July 12, 2012
Venue: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto ON M6K3L3 |Country singer Jason Aldean plays Molson Amphitheatre with Luke Bryan, DJ Silver and Rachel Farley.
Skrillex
Date : Start Date: July 13, 2012
Venue: Historic Fort York, Toronto ON M5V 3K9 | Grammy award-winning Dubstep producer Skrillex (Sonny Moore) plays Fort York along with Pretty Lights, Diplo, Grimes, Koan Sound and Tokimonsta.
Suzie Vinnick
Date : Start Date: July 12, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Local blues singer and guitarist Suzie Vinnick plays her latest Live at Bluesville at Hugh's Room.
Beaches International Jazz Festival
Date : Start Date: July 20, 2012
Venue: Various Locations In The Beaches, Toronto ON | The Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival showcases one of the most eclectic line-ups you'll find on the Jazzfest circuit.
Best Coast
Date : Start Date: July 21, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON M4X1K2 | Los Angeles fuzzy surf pop duo Best Coast come back to town with a new album called The Only Place, recorded with producer Jon Brion (Fiona Apple...
Jennifer Lopez & Enrique Iglesias
Date : Start Date: July 17, 2012
Venue: Air Canada Centre, Toronto ON M5J 2X2 | Latin pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias are teaming up for a North American tour, with Wisin Y Yandel.
Amy Campbell
Date : Start Date: July 24, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Local songwriter Amy Campbell releases her new third album, Letters Home at Hugh's Room.
Girl In A Coma
Date : Start Date: July 24, 2012
Venue: The Garrison, Toronto ON | San Antonio indie rock trio Girl In A Coma (sisters Phanie Diaz and Nina Diaz with Jenn Alva) play the Garrison along with Belgian garage rockers...
Michael Jackson: Immortal World Tour
Date : Start Date: July 27, 2012
Venue: Air Canada Centre, Toronto ON M5J 2X2 | Cirque du Soliel's tribute to the King of Pop is back in Toronto for two nights at the ACC.
Steel Panther
Date : Start Date: August 09, 2012
Venue: Sound Academy, Toronto ON | If you dig a lot of parody with your glam metal, you might want to check out Steel Panther, a Hollywood band that released its sophomore disc, Balls...
SummerWorks Music Series
Date : Start Date: August 09, 2012
Venue: Various Locations in Toronto, Toronto ON | This year's SummerWorks Music Series, which runs as part of SummerWorks Performance Festival, features collaborations between musicians and other...
Wakestock
Date : Start Date: August 10, 2012
Venue: Millennium Park Collingwood Harbour, Collingwood ON | This three-day beach blowout features professional wakeboarding challenges, lots of live music and more.
Harbord St. Jazz Festival
Date : Start Date: August 10, 2012
Venue: Harbord St. between Lippincott St. and Spadina Ave., Toronto ON | Harbord St. Jazz Festival celebrates live jazz music and fine dining, all centered around the Harbord community in the Annex.
EC Twins
Date : Start Date: August 17, 2012
Venue: The Hoxton, Toronto ON | House music duo the EC Twins (Marc and Allister Blackham) play the Hoxton.
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Date : Start Date: August 17, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON M4X1K2 | Vermont rockers Grace Potter & the Nocturnals are on tour with their fourth album, The Lion The Beast The Beat.
American Idol Live!
Date : Start Date: August 16, 2012
Venue: Air Canada Centre, Toronto ON M5J 2X2 |The Top 10 Idol contestants visit Toronto this August for the American Idol Live! Tour.
The Zoobombs
Date : Start Date: September 21, 2012
Venue: Silver Dollar Room, Toronto ON M5S2H1 | The Silver Dollar presents indie rockers, the Zoobombs, for one night of their grunge sounds.
Grimes
Date : Start Date: September 21, 2012
Venue: Lee's Palace, Toronto ON M5S1Y5 | Montreal's Grimes (Claire Boucher) plays a two night stand at Lee's Palace. Her electronic pop borrows from punk, dance, and industrial music, with...
Steve Strongman
Date : Start Date: September 21, 2012
Venue: The Waterfront, Pickering ON L1W 1P9 | Blues-rock guitarist Steve Strongman plays a gig by the bay in Pickering, showcasing why he's won so many awards and played with the likes of Joe...
Emilie Autumn
Date : Start Date: September 22, 2012
Venue: Mod Club, Toronto ON M6G1C4 | Californian singer-songwriter, violinist and author Emilie Autumn is on tour with her new album, Fight Like A Girl, which includes songs that will...
Dala
Date : Start Date: November 30, 2012
Venue: Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre, Toronto ON M5B1M4 | Folk-rock duo Dala brings its current North American tour back to its home city of Toronto, on the heels of the release of the band's sixth album...
Band of Horses
Date : Start Date: December 05, 2012
Venue: Massey Hall, Toronto ON |Indie rockers Band of Horses plays Massey Hall in support of their latest album, Mirage Rock.
Aviva Chernick Album Release Party
Date : Start Date: December 05, 2012
Venue: 918 Bathurst, Toronto ON | Aviva Chernick Release Party celebrate the release of her first solo album, When I Arrived You Were Already There.
Craig Cardiff
Date : Start Date: December 06, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Juno-nominated Ontario songwriter Craig Cardiff plays Hugh's Room. He has toured his live show through living rooms and kitchens as well as more...
Elisapie
Date : Start Date: December 06, 2012
Venue: Rivoli, Toronto ON M5V2A2 | Canadian pop singer Elisapie returns to Toronto with a her latest album, Travelling Love.
What's in the Box
Date : Start Date: December 26, 2012
Venue: The Underground at The Drake Hotel, Toronto Ontario M6J 1J3 | The annual Boxing Week festival features five bands over five nights for five bucks at The Drake Hotel
The Garrison Boxing Week Festival
Date : Start Date: December 26, 2012
Venue: The Garrison, Toronto ON |
This annual indie music festival showcases emerging local talent and DJs over five nights during Boxing Week.
Don Ross
Date : Start Date: December 28, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Award-winning fingerstyle guitarist and acoustic artist Don Ross comes to Toronto for a special holiday season performance at Hugh's Room.
Suzie Vinnick
Date : Start Date: December 29, 2012
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Six-time Canadian Maple Blues award-winner Suzie Vinnick plays Hugh's Room.
Datsik
Date : Start Date: January 11, 2013
Venue: The Guvernment, Toronto ON M5A3Y5 | Datsik performs at the Guvernment in support of his debut album, Vitamin D.
Joanna Chapman-Smith
Date : Start Date: January 12, 2013
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Multi-instrumental Toronto singer-songwriter Joanna Chapman-Smith celebrates the debut of her new album, "Love Me Deeply", with a launch party at Hugh...
G. Love & Special Sauce
Date : Start Date: January 13, 2013
Venue: Opera House, Toronto ON M4M1H1 | Alternative hip-hop group G. Love & Special Sauce play the Opera House.
Niki & The Dove
Date : Start Date: January 16, 2013
Venue: Wrongbar, Toronto ON M6K 1l6 | Award-winning Scandinavian pop trio Niki & The Dove is touring North America with three Canadian dates including a stop at Toronto's own Wrongbar.
The Walkmen
Date : Start Date: January 16, 2013
Venue: The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto ON M4K1N2 | American post-punk band The Walkmen is touring North America again, including one Toronto gig, following last year's release of their latest album...
Wolfgang Gartner
Date : Start Date: January 17, 2013
Venue: The Hoxton, Toronto ON | Hoxton welcomes American house producer and DJ Wolfgang Gartner, known for his single "Wolfgang's 5th Symphony" and his acclaimed remix of "Funk Nasty...
Dead Kennedys
Date : Start Date: February 08, 2013
Venue: Lee's Palace, Toronto ON M5S1Y5 | San Francisco hardcore punk veterans Dead Kennedys come to town for a show at Lee's Palace.
Tony Bennett
Date : Start Date: February 08, 2013
Venue: Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto ON M5J2H5 | One of the bona fide legends of pop music from the past six decades, singer Tony Bennett is still touring, with a one-night gig at Toronto's Roy...
Thomas D'Arcy
Date : Start Date: February 09, 2013
Venue: Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto ON M5V2A2 | Small Sins' frontman Thomas D'Arcy releases What We Want, his debut album under his name at a CD release concert that will also be his first...
Turisas
Date : Start Date: February 09, 2013
Venue: Mod Club, Toronto ON M6G1C4 | Finnish metal band, Turisas performs at the MOD Club in support of their latest album set to be released in May.
Valentine's with the Singer's Jazz Series
Date : Start Date: February 13, 2013
Venue: Hugh's Room, Toronto ON M6R1X6 | Head to Hugh's Room for a pre-Valentine's show with the Singer's Jazz Series, featuring music and poetry from MC and spoken word artist Reiner W...
Jagged Edge
Date : Start Date: February 14, 2013
Venue: Kool Haus, Toronto ON M5A3Y5 | R&B group Jagged Edge makes a special Valentine's Day appearance at Kool Haus, along with opening acts Linda Luztono, Ze-yon Sings, Danial Daley and...
The Monkey Bunch
Date : Start Date: February 17, 2013
Venue: The Drake Hotel, Toronto Ontario M6J 1J3 | Family-friendly performers The Monkey Bunch headline a Family Day concert at the Drake.
Diana Krall
Date : Start Date: February 21, 2013
Venue: Massey Hall, Toronto ON | One of the most popular jazz singers of our time is back on tour, including a stop at Toronto's own Massey Hall, promoting her latest album, "Glad Rag...
Liberty Silver
Date : Start Date: February 22, 2013
Venue: Living Arts Centre Mississauga (The), Mississauga ON L5B4B8 | The original Canadian diva follows up on her recent album, "Groove Symphony", with a show at the Living Arts Centre in her current hometown...
Bosnian Rainbows
Date : Start Date: February 23, 2013
Venue: Mod Club, Toronto ON M6G1C4 | Alternative rock band, The Bosnian Rainbows play the MOD Club.
Celtic Woman
Date : Start Date: February 23, 2013
Venue: Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, Toronto ON M5E1B2 | Irish singing group Celtic Woman comes to Toronto for a concert of traditional Irish ditties, as well as familiar pop standards and some inspirational...
The Staves
Date : Start Date: May 23, 2013
The Staves, a three-piece folk band hailing from England, perform songs from their debut album, Dead & Born & Grown. Escondido also perform.
Anti-Flag
Date : Start Date: May 23, 2013
Punk-rock icons Anti-Flag bring their 20th anniversary tour to Toronto for two nights.
Secret Chiefs 3
Date : Start Date: May 24, 2013
All the way from California, instrumental rock group Secret Chiefs 3 return to Toronto for a double-bill of weekend shows at The Drake?s Underground.
Fall Out Boy
Date : Start Date: May 24, 2013
Pop-punk band Fall Out Boy are on a comeback tour alongside the release of a new single ?My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)? and the album Save Rock and Roll.
The Boxer Rebellion
Date : Start Date: May 24, 2013
International indie rockers The Boxer Rebellion perform at the Opera House, with a new album in tow, along with special guests Fossil Collective.
