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Get Outside: Bye Bye Big Bop

January 8, 2010


Here at City Sonic we’re not just interested in 20 specific locations. Each one of us loves music and we know how important every club, bar, or stage is to contributing to the amazing scene that is Toronto music. In a recent article published in the Toronto Star, Nick Krewen reflects on the upcoming closing of the Big Bop, and lists the many music venues we’ve already lost like The Riverboat and Concert Hall.

We may be powerless to save the venues we love as they change hands, succumb to the wrecking ball, or become the next Starbucks, but we can keep the stories alive. The “I was there” memories of a great concert or chance encounter with a favourite artist aren’t just boasting: they contribute to the legacy of that place.

So get out while you still can and create some of your own “I was there” moments. The Dayglo Abortions are playing back-to-back shows at The Big Bop this weekend, which should help its legendary reputation last a little longer. The Big Bop officially closes its doors January 31st, appropriately without a grand final farwell.

Rock on,
Scott M

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City Sonic and Aux announce Contest Winners

December 17, 2009

It’s gift giving time and we’re pleased to announce the winners of our contest celebrating City Sonic month on Aux TV! More than 8,000 entries were received and these are the lucky three viewers:

Jason Carlin from Richmond Hill won the Grand Prize (PlayStation3 with the Beatles edition of Rock Band)

Erin Stanford from Calgary won the Bose MusicMonitor speakers.

Wayde Diamond from Toronto won the Monster Beats by Dre headphones.

Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned for more City Sonic contests and events in 2010.

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Get Outside: Holiday Music Specials Abound

December 4, 2009

December is a time for making lists: year-end best-ofs, wished-for CD box sets … and must-see gigs. With some the city’s most popular (read: road weary) musicians home for the holidays, there is a bounty of special shows throughout this month, particularly of the for-charity, gang’s-all-here variety. So get outside, drag some friends along and balance out your shopping sprees with some sing-alongs at the following recommended events:

Jason Collett’s Basement Revue, Tuesdays at the Dakota Tavern.
Collett’s back for a third year of his December variety series, which offers a top-secret line-up of musicians, poets and and other surprises (often involving his famous pals in BSS.) Always a spirited, intimate good time. Also always sold out in advance. Good luck scoping out a date with a spare ticket.

Haydain Neale Tribute Concert, Monday, Dec 7, Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nelly Furdato, k-os, Divine Brown, Justin Nozuka and others join to celebrate the life and music of the lead singer of jacksoul, who died of lung cancer on November 22. Tickets are $20 and benefit his family’s trust fund.

Andy Kim Christmas Show, Wednesday, Dec 9, Mod Club
“Rock Me Gently” “Sugar Sugar” Ring any bells? That’s famed Canadian songwriter Andy Kim‘s handiwork. The Billboard chart-topper hosts his annual holiday shin-dig (now in its fifth year) featuring special guests Divine Brown, Broken Social Scene and The Beauties. Tickets are $25 and proceeds benefit the Regent Park School of Music.

Mouthparts and Wings, Friday Dec 18 and Saturday Dec 19, Rivoli Club
Mia Sheard hosts this two-night stand featuring Justin Rutledge, Luke Doucet, Kurt Swinghammer and many more stars of the independent music community. The $18 ticket price helps the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Your donation to the Daily Bread Food Bank is encouraged too. Line-up and ticket details here.

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Stay tuned: contest winners

December 1, 2009

Well, the City Sonic / AUX contest has ended. We’ll be announcing the winner of our half of the contest soon, the one where you entered the Word of the Day on our mobile website (m.citysonic.tv). So, if you entered, stay tuned: you might be hearing from us today. In the meantime, remind yourself of what might be on your doorstep later this week with pics of the two prizes up for grabs.

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Last chance to win swell swag

November 30, 2009

If you’ve been following City Sonic month on AUX.tv you’ll know all about the contest that ends today. The one where you can win a PlayStation3 with the new Beatles edition of Rock Band, a speaker system from Bose and Monster Beats by Dre headphones.

The contest ends midnight tonight so there’s still time to enter. Just go here to find out how.

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