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Love You To Death (band)
Love You to Death (formerly: The Pettit Project) was a pop punk band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada formed in 1999, signed to Affluence Music Group. History The Pettit Project was featured on the Drive-Thru Records stage of the Vans Warped Tour in 2002. They've played with several established bands over the years, including Fefe Dobson, similar-sounding pop group Hellogoodbye, and appeared on a mini-tour with Hedley (band) in 2006. The Pettit Project was featured in season 2, episode 4 of the Canadian television series ''Radio Free Roscoe'', "These Bossy Boots are Made for Walking", in 2004, where Lily, played by Kate Todd, attempts to arrange an interview with the band for RFR. An interview is arranged over the phone with Scott Komer, however it doesn't go well. Komer begins to express his frustration for having to always answer the same questions, so Ray decides to take control in an attempt to save the interview. Ray then visits Mickey's where The Pettit Project is prepar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto
Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration of 9,765,188 people (as of 2021) surrounding the western end of Lake Ontario, while the Greater Toronto Area proper had a 2021 population of 6,712,341. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world. Indigenous peoples have travelled through and inhabited the Toronto area, located on a broad sloping plateau interspersed with rivers, deep ravines, and urban forest, for more than 10,000 years. After the broadly disputed Toronto Purchase, when the Mississauga surrendered the area to the British Crown, the British established the town of York in 1793 and later designat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Todd
Kate Todd (born December 12, 1987) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her roles as Lily Randall in ''Radio Free Roscoe'' and Sally in ''Life with Derek''. She is also known for her continuing role as Erica in the movie and series ''My Babysitter's a Vampire'' and had a recurring role in the Canadian drama series ''The L.A. Complex'' as Katee. Early life Todd grew up in Innisfil, Ontario, where she attended Nantyr Shores Secondary School, graduating with honors and earning the distinction of receiving a designate Ontario Scholar award. Throughout her youth she was known as Katie, but changed to Kate when she started acting. Career Todd got her acting start at age fourteen when she landed the lead role of Lily Randall on the popular television series ''Radio Free Roscoe''. The show ran for two seasons, received the ‘Best Teen Show’ award and the ‘Parent’s Choice’ award at the New York Worlds Festival in 2003 and a Gemini award in 2005, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuff The Duke
Cuff the Duke is a Canadian alt-country band from Oshawa, Ontario. They play a blend of traditional country and folk music with indie rock influences. History Cuff the Duke formed in Oshawa, drawing their name from a shirt purchased by front-man Wayne Petti at a secondhand shop. Starting as a duo consisting of Petti and Jeff Peers, the band later expanded to include bass player Paul Lowman and drummer Brad Fudge. In 2002 they released their first album, ''Life Stories for Minimum Wage'' on Three Gut Records. They spent the next few years touring with Hayden, acting as his backing band. In 2005 they released their second album, '' Cuff the Duke'' on Hardwood Records. The line-up for Cuff the Duke has evolved, with the consistent members thus far being Wayne Petti and Paul Lowman. With Dale Murray now in Cuff the Duke, the band has taken on a more polished tone, due to his pedal steel and guitar playing. Patrick Conan (who temporarily filled in for Matt Faris who has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Creepshow
The Creepshow is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario. The band formed in 2005 when the four original members got together with the purpose of starting a psychobilly band. The Creepshow writes the majority of their songs about horror films. Former bands Most of The Creepshow's current and past members have been in various garage bands before. McNab was the singer/guitarist for Outspan and Jersey. McGinty was the songwriter and trombonist for ska band two-face and played trombone in Outspan as well. Matt "Pomade" Gee splits his time between The Creepshow and punk band Rehab for Quitters for which he also plays drums. The Creepshow is known for their live shows as well as fast-paced songs filled with backup vocals from McNab and McGinty and sing-alongs that the whole crowd can participate in. Labels After initially recording two songs for the ''Zombie Night in Canada Vol. 2'', Stereo Dynamite founder Adam (DOOM) Sewell signed the band after hearing the band's demo in 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Pepper
Gregory Pepper is an indie pop artist based in Guelph, Ontario and signed to Fake Four Inc. Discography Albums * '' Gregory Pepper & His Problems'' (2007) * '' With Trumpets Flaring'' (2009) * ''The Great Depression'' (2010) (with Factor, as Common Grackle) * ''The Great Repression'' (2011) (as Common Grackle) * '' Escape From Crystal Skull Mountain'' (2012) * ''Big Huge Truck'' (2013) (with Madadam) * '' CHORUS! CHORUS! CHORUS!'' (2015) * ''Black Metal Demo Tape'' (2017) * ''I Know Now Why You Cry'' (2020) EPs * ''How the Sick May Help Themselves'' (2005) (with The Dymaxions) * ''My Bad EP'' (2014) * ''GHOST'' (2016) Podcasts * ''Pep Talk! Episode 1'' (2011) * ''Pep Talk! Episode 2: Rejection'' (2012) * ''Pep Talk! Episode 3: Return to Crystal Skull Mountain'' (2013) * ''Pep Talk! Episode 4: Track'' (2013) Guest appearances * Noah23 – "Pinball" from ''Rock Paper Scissors'' (2008) * Noah23 – "House on Wheels" from '' Upside Down Bluejay'' (2008) * Awol One & Factor – " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not By Choice
Not by Choice is a Canadian punk rock band from Ajax. They have released two albums, '' Maybe One Day'' in 2002 ( Linus Records/Warner Music Canada), and '' Secondhand Opinions'' ( Maple Music Recordings/Universal Music Canada) in 2004. History 2002-2003: Debut album and acclaim In 2002, Not By Choice signed with Linus Entertainment. That same year, the band released their debut album, ''Maybe One Day''. The band earned a MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Independent Video" ("Now That You Are Leaving"), a CASBY award for "Best Independent Album", and inclusion on two ''Big Shiny Tunes'' compilations (''Now That You Are Leaving'' and '' Standing All Alone''). In 2003, the band signed with MapleMusic Recordings. ''Maybe One Day'' was released in Japan in December 2003, selling over 25,000 records in the country. 2004-2005: Second album, Bovaird departure The band's October 2004 release of their second album, ''Secondhand Opinions'', presented a different direction from the pop-punk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avril Lavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. At age 16, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records. Her debut studio album, ''Let Go (Avril Lavigne album), Let Go'' (2002), is the List of best-selling albums of the 21st century, best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist. It yielded the singles "Complicated (Avril Lavigne song), Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi", which emphasized a skate punk persona and earned her the title "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Pop Punk Queen" from music publications. She is considered a key musician in the development of pop punk music, since she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. Her second studio album, ''Under My Skin (Avril Lavigne album), Under My Skin'' (2004), became Lavigne's first album to reach the top of the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart in the United States, going on to sell 10 million copies worldwide. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decade (Live At The El Mocambo)
''Decade (Live at the El Mocambo)'' is the first live album by Canadian rock band Silverstein, released on June 8, 2010 on Victory. Background and release On April 23, 2010, the band announced through their official Facebook page that ''Decade (Live at the El Mocambo)'' was to be released on June 8, 2010. It was filmed and recorded during March 18–21, 2010 during the band's 10th anniversary shows. The show was filmed by Robby Starbuck, who had previously directed the music videos of "Vices" and "American Dream" for the band. Four cameras were used, presumably limited by the size of the venue. Each day the band played one of their four full-length albums in its entirety to celebrate 10 years as a band. They announced that ''Decade'' would be 'the best of' the performances. On May 5, 2010, the album was made available for pre-order with a T-shirt, poster, and signed laminate. They also announced that it would be over 2 hours long, contain 22 tracks, unseen backstage footage, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Mocambo
The El Mocambo is a live music and entertainment venue in Toronto, Ontario. Located on Spadina Avenue, just south of College Street, the venue has played an important role in the development of popular music in Toronto since 1948. It is best known for the 1977 surprise show by The Rolling Stones, which became nationally notorious for the presence of then Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's wife, Margaret Trudeau, who was partying with the Stones. History Early years Apocryphally, the original building at 462 Spadina had been a music venue since 1850 and was first used as a haven for escaped slaves. The current building was built in 1910 and housed a dry goods store, a barbershop, and restaurants in its first three decades."A Brief History of the Legendary El Mocambo" '' |
Silverstein (band)
Silverstein () is a Canadian Rock music, rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and whose work they had read as children. They have released a total of 11 studio albums, seven EPs, a compilation album and a live DVD/CD. Their lineup had remained unchanged for eleven years since December 2001, consisting of lead vocalist Shane Told, lead guitarist Neil Boshart, rhythm guitarist Josh Bradford, bassist Billy Hamilton, and drummer Paul Koehler. In September 2012, the band had announced that Neil Boshart had been fired and would be replaced by Paul Marc Rousseau, who also joined Billy Hamilton on backing vocals. The band achieved moderate success with their second studio album, ''Discovering the Waterfront'', which was nominated for a Juno Award and reached No. 34 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 charts, with the following two albums charting at similar po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PureVolume
PureVolume (formerly Unborn Media) was a website for uploading and streaming of music files, the first independently run of its type. PureVolume was created by Unborn Media, Inc; Mitchell Pavao; Brett Woitunski; and Nate Hudson, all from the University of Massachusetts. PureVolume is a website for the discovery and promotion of new music and emerging artists. The mission was to give artists a new promotion tool. Each artist has a profile that typically contains basic info, updates, photos, shows and music for streaming. Artists have the option of making each of their songs available for free download. Listeners and fans are also able to create profiles to interact with artists and each other, as well as track and share music they like. PureVolume went through several layout changes and a change from orange to blue, but the layout from the homepage to the artist profiles has remained essentially the same since 2003. The focus is on promoting "indie" music groups and artists, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
