Posted by Norm Nelson
on December 22, 2006
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Local music fans will once again be able to beat the February blahs with the return of the Winterfolk music festival to the Danforth.
Even more sweet, organizers are trying a new twist for this their fifth year (and third straight on the Danforth) – free admission.
This year’s five venues, all within walking distance of the Broadview subway station, were just announced this month by Winterfolk founder and director – and a performer in his own rite – Brian Gladstone, and they are the Black Swan, Dora Keogh, Terry O’s, The Willow Restaurant and The Prince of Egypt.
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Posted by Norm Nelson
on December 21, 2006
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The Mirror Newspaper recently ran a story on longtime Riverdale resident Jim Cuddy and how his gruelling cross country tour in support of his new made-in-Toronto CD, the light that guides you home, stopped off for two nights at the Danforth Music Hall.
This week, we have the story of another local musician, David Hein, who also recently wrapped up a cross-country tour in support of his new made-in-Toronto CD, North of Nowhere.
It was there, however, where the similarities ended.
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Posted by Norm Nelson
on December 07, 2006
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Those who like choral music and the sound of children’s voices are in for a double treat this Monday, Dec. 11/06.
The Riverdale Youth Singers are presenting their fall concert Monday at 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 120 First Ave. (between Broadview and Logan avenues).
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