Tag: Music
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Communities unite at Trafalgar drum circle
BY MARK ELGIE The sound of drumbeats. The smells of sage and sweetgrass smudge sticks. Samosas, spring rolls, naan, and various other food items gracing a table in the corner near the bar. This was the atmosphere in the Marquee on the night of Feb. 11, for the Universal Drum Circle. That night marked the…
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Hey hey, my my, rock and roll can never die
BY ROSS ANDERSEN Being a multi-platinum selling band is one thing, but creating music that stands the test of time is a true achievement. Beethoven, Bach and Mozart have all successfully proven their music is timeless, although a different genre of music has accomplished similar milestones. Songs specifically from the ‘60s seem to endure, remaining…
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Black History Month kicks off at Town Hall
BY NICOLE CALHAU Powerful soul music filled the room at Oakville’s Town Hall as the crowd of 100 people came together to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 3. The performances took the crowd back into the 1800s during slavery and showed everyone how people would use music as a way to escape the pain…
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Black History kickoff with the Halton Caribbean Association
LIVE BLOG BY NICOLE CALHAU Feb. 3 marks the day the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton throws its annual Black History Month kickoff event at Oakville Town Hall. The event showcases the cultural heritage of African Canadian people with a exhibit put together by the Oakville Museum, Association of African Canadian Artists and Sheridan College…
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Alessia Cara returns to Brampton, where her dreams began
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSEY LYONS Alessia Cara blew away her hometown last Thursday in concert at Davis Campus in Brampton. Cara opened with her song “I’m Yours,” from her album Know-It-All, on Def Jam Records. From the start, the concert was filled with energy and excitement, not only from Cara, but the audience as…
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Adele says Hello to the world
STORY BY RACHEL LEE-THOMAS After five years of growth, Adele is back to say “hello” to fans with a new release. Transitioning from strictly pop music, 25 has a R&B vibe. It can be viewed as a transitional point for Adele as she is stepping into the light for the first time in years. Featuring a…
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Music Fills the air on Sheridan’s Main Stage
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN VIDEO BY ERIN QUEENAN Music filled the air in Macdonald-Heaslip hall as Sheridan Theatre students showcased world-class musicals. Sheridan held its second annual Canadian Music Theatre Project festival (CMTP) last weekend. Four musicals were performed lasting 45 minutes each, with a 10-minute intermission in between. The festival features of a series of…
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Curtain goes up, student prices go down
STORY BY JASMINE ANTHONY If you’ve been having a hard time finding something fun to do in Oakville, you’re in luck. The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has announced its 2015-16 season and the selection of performances will appeal to all tastes. For students on a budget there are $20 tickets for events like Evil…
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Oakville celebrates diversity at annual Culture Days
STORY BY COURTNEY BLOK AND CAMILLE GUSHWAY With music playing, kids running everywhere and a hall filled with arts and crafts, this years’ Culture Days didn’t fall short of its title. The Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre celebrated its 6th annual Culture Days event on September 26. The event was created to celebrate…
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Arkells perform surprise encore late into the night at the Marquee
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN Hamilton band Arkells surprised the pumped up crowd at the Marquee Friday night with an unexpected encore. After an 18-plus set, which opened with Come to light, the band walked off stage and through the hallways to the back of the bar. About 15 minutes later, band members Max Kerman (lead…
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Junos 2015 to be held in Hamilton
INFOGRAPHIC BY MOLLY MUSSELWHITE Next month Hamilton will host the 44th annual Juno awards. The event will take place at the FirstOntario Centre and hosted by Hedley’s Jacob Hoggard. Juno week will start March 9th and conclude on the 15th. Juno Event Schedule SiriusXM JUNO Awards Kickoff, March 12 …
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Song, dance and memories in the city that never sleeps
STORY BY MARK ELGIE They came, they saw, they sang and they danced. But before all of that came a 3 a.m. alarm, a bus ride to Pearson, a plane ride to New York and around $600 out of pocket. Thirty-five Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance students were invited to join the chorus in Jason…