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Born in Toronto, living in Brooklyn (where, it seems, all the good musicians aspire to call home), jazz guitar specialist Avi Granite has recently put forth Snow Umbrellas. You May Also Like: Avi Granite 6 – Orbit (2018)

Saga is on the loose again. The Canadian prog rockers have reunited with original lead singer Michael Sadler, and will release their 20th studio project on August 28, 2012 You May Also Like: John Ginty, feat. Aster Pheonyx – Rockers (2017) Gong – Rejoice! I’m Dead! (2016) How Jethro Tull’sRead More

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In May 2011, Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot marked his 150th concert at Toronto’s Massey Hall over the last 40 years. You May Also Like: ‘Hot House: The Complete Jazz at Massey Hall Recordings’ (2023)

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Drummer Roger Taylor is bringing the Queen Extravaganza stateside, serving as producer and musical director for his band’s official tribute show. The Queen Extravaganza concerts feature five musicians (two guitars, bass, drums and keyboards) and four vocalists, hired after a series of Internet auditions, performing nearly 40 Queen songs overRead More

Super-producer Daniel Lanois, who helmed some 50 projects for the likes of U2, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, will be working on a new album with former Guess Who lead singer and keyboardist Burton Cummings. Lanois made the announcement during his induction into the Canadian Music Industry HallRead More