10 Shows To Consider Seeing At Toronto's Canadian Music Week
Grab a friend, grab a beer, and grab your tickets to these wicked (and reasonably priced) shows! Exams are done and you deserve to celebrate. Luckily, May 1 - 10 is Canadian Music Week. Not only does this event include comedy shows and film festivals but it also has a dope music showcase. You can even purchase wristbands to get into tons of different concerts. Here are the 10 hottest concerts to check out:
1. CHUM FM Fanfest ft: Lights, Kiesza, Magic!, Colbie Caillat, Trevor Guthrie, Shawn Hook & Francesco Yates
When: Fri, May 8, 2015
Where: Sheraton Centre Grand Ballroom
Price: $39.50
Details: Need I say more? Thank you CHUM FM for putting together 3 beautiful women with the voices of goddesses. Who knows, maybe you'll see a collaboration. Also, Shawn Hook has a million ways to capture an audience and so does the Sheraton Centre Grand Ballroom. Classy night? Yes please!
Photo cred - NRK P3
2. SiriusXm Indie Awards ft: Billy Talent w/ Miracles, Alvvays, Broncho & The Glorious Sons
When: Sat, May 9, 2015
Where: Sheraton Centre Grand Ballroom
Price: $39.50
Details: If you haven't seen Billy Talent live you're missing out. These Mississauga men put on a great show. From Ben's quirky attitude to Ian's hair, why wouldn't you go? 5 amazing bands with unique and distinctive sounds - I promise you'll have an eargasm.
3. Joey Bada$$
When: Sat, May 9, 2015
Where: The Danforth Music Hall
Price: $40.50
Details: You want to see a concert that flows? A concert that keeps giving? Yeah. This is it. Joey has been pounding out tunes for years and he gets better every time.
4. Rival Sons w/ The Damn Truth & The Lazys
When: Thurs, May 7, 2015
Where: Phoenix Concert Theatre
Price: $25
Details: Calling all rockers! You have to check this one out. Open your eyes and face the Rival Sons! These guys have a great groove with their 70's inspired jams. The lead singer for The Damn Truth is like a modern day Janis Joplin and The Lazys channel their inner AC/DC. If you dig the retro vibes then get yourself there early because this is going to be one rockin' concert.
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5. Jazz Cartier w/ Jake Bluez, Akidnamedpollo & Sammy Citrus, Gosh Pith & Lucky Eck$
When: Thurs, May 7, 2015
Where: The Garrison
Price: $15
Details: Jazz Cartier is representing the Hip Hop community of Toronto in a phenomenal light. His lyrical dishes are raved over and he's about to blow up like Drake...or so TO hip hop fans can hope! Jazz, along with all the great people on this set are gonna put on a hype show!
6. The Orwells w/ Champion Lover, Dead Broke, Flint Eastwood & Port Juvee
When: Wed, May 6, 2015
Where: Lee's Palace
Price: $29.50
Details: Put on your dancing shoes and grab your best hipster gear! These young lads will have you dancing in your seat. This lineup is the more alternative-disco/dance type feel. Enjoy a beer at the spunky Lee's Palace and dance your troubles away.
Photo cred - Scene In the Dark
7. I Mother Earth
When: Sat, May 2, 2015
Where: Phoenix Concert Theatre
Price: $35
Details: This will be dark. Ok, no, but if you enjoy some 90's rock then these are your dudes. Their lyrics are very poetic, but no fear if that's not your style - enjoy wicked guitar and the lead singers grungy vocals.
8. Jully Black
When: Tues, May 5, 2015
Where: Phoenix Concert Theatre
Price: Prices vary ($30+)
Details: This lovely lady of R&B has a powerful voice and captivating - yet sassy - lyrical wisdom! If you see her once you'll be running back to see her again. The Phoenix is also a great place to check her out, with beautiful lighting and structure - and the people there are so sweet!
9. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
When: Sun, May 3, 2015
Where: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Price: Prices vary
Details: Perfect! Noel Gallagher is not capable of producing something that's bad. His rhythm and melody is sure to capture your heart. These tickets are hot and selling fast so be quick!
10. Vérité
When: Thurs, May 7, 2015
Where: The Drake Underground
Price: $12!!
Details: This little lady has a beautiful voice. You'll be completely mesmerized by her godly pipes which may give you goosebumps. I sense another Lana Del Rey on the rise. Check her out because for $12 you can't go wrong - and you can see her before she gets HUGE!
You can find more info on Canadian Music Week here.
