Tag: live music review

The National and Patti Smith at Bud Stage

The Punk Queen joins the Indie Kings on tour.     Miles away, literally and figuratively from where The National‘s relationship with Toronto started at the Horseshoe Tavern back in 2005, the Cincinnati band of dad rockers packed in thousands…

Live in Photos: Sylvan Esso and DEHD in Toronto

North Carolina’s electronic pop duo arrive at History in Toronto. In support of their latest album, No Rules Sandy, vocalist Amelia Meath and instrumentalist Nick Sanborn have hit the road for a North American tour. The couple has been recording…

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Massey Hall

The King of Americana returns to The Ryman North Touring in support of his ninth studio album, Weathervanes, Jason Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit made a stop at Massey Hall. Jason Isbell was one of many artists ADDICTED…

Bastid’s BBQ brings the heat under The Bentway

On the weekend of the 29th and 30th of July, Skratch Bastid brought his Bastid’s BBQ festival to Toronto for the tenth time under one of the city’s most excellent outdoor spaces, The Bentway. ADDICTED was invited to capture some of…

The Heavy Heavy and The Revivalists in Toronto

A night of moderned-up throwback music thrills a pumped-up crowd. Launched in New Orleans in 2007 when singer/guitarist David Shaw had a chance meeting with guitarist Zack Feinberg. Jams with drummer Andrew Campanelli and the eventual additions of Ed Williams…

Melanie Martinez at Meridian Hall

On July 14th at 8:30 p.m., a light spiral appeared on the Meridian Hall stage in Toronto. Then a voice said, “Wanna know a secret?”  This is how Melanie Martinez opened the night. It would be no surprise if people walking…

Declan McKenna at The Danforth Music Hall

Declan McKenna ‘s North American The Big Return tour brought him to the Danforth Music Hall on July 11th for a sold-out show. The night began with opening performance by Hawaiian singer/songwriter Eli Smart, who joins McKenna on the second leg…

Noel’s Gallagher High Flying Birds at Budweiser Stage

Words and photos by Laura Agudelo From Manchester, UK, to the stages of North America, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds arrived at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on July 3rd. A resounding cheer across the venue began as soon as…

Tears for Fears live at Budweiser Stage

Tears for Fears brought their tour to Budweiser Stage on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 to promote their latest album, The Tipping Point. Even though the air quality was at a “poor” level it didn’t stop the crowds of fans from…