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Jonathan Davies talks recent Kingston show with The Journal

Written on September 17, 2021. Posted in Arts, Music.

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Davies performed on Sept. 11 at the Centre culturel Frontenac as part of its “Soirée Création” concert. He spoke with The Journal about his first in-person show since the pandemic began and his experiences as a Francophone musician. After growing up in Alberta, Davies has...

Queen's Music Club live at The Mansion

Written on March 3, 2020. Posted in Arts.

Whether it’s providing equipment to jam out or encouragement along the way, Queen’s Music Club (QMC) has been a resource for emerging student bands since 2011. This Friday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., QMC is presenting four Queen’s student bands live at The Mansion: Refreshingly Biblical, Pretty Young Thang,...

YGK Music Pilot Project marks a step in the right direction

Written on March 29, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Kingston’s new YGK Music Pilot Project is giving musicians a step up in the recording industry. The City recently told the public they’d be accepting submissions for a local music playlist project, which will highlight two streams of music: traditional and contemporary. The traditional stream...

Lost Cousins reflects on lucky start

Written on February 5, 2019. Posted in Arts.

Always in the right place at the right time, Lost Cousins added a new EP to their lucky streak last Friday. Ahead of their Feb. 8 show at the Mansion, the band released In Scenery—a tribute to the natural landscapes the band members miss since moving to Toronto in 2015. Before their move and EP release,...

Wolfe Island Music Festival celebrates 20 years

Written on August 27, 2018. Posted in Arts, Music.

For 20 years, the Wolfe Island Music Festival has been a getaway for music lovers across the country. A short ferry-ride from downtown, the festival ran from August 10 to 11, including local and visiting artists that arrived to play on downhome stages throughout the community including the Main Stage...

Marjan Mozetich closes the Queen’s chapter of his career

Written on January 26, 2018. Posted in Arts.

On Jan. 21, The Isabel held a concert honouring Marjan Mozetich life’s work. Over his 45-year career in music, the Canadian composer has won several awards and written some of the most popular, bestselling Canadian contemporary classical pieces. But even before this notable recognition, Mozetich...

Hidden gem Erez Zobary releases new EPs

Written on September 14, 2017. Posted in Arts.

As Erez Zobary readies to release her two debut EPs, her dream of becoming a musician is finally becoming a reality. The new music has its roots in the musical home Zobary, ConEd ’18, grew up in, where singing and music surrounded her every day. Her musical tastes come from her father who introduced...

Out of the dorm, into the spotlight

Written on September 11, 2017. Posted in Arts.

If you’ve ever been to a house party at Queen’s, there’s a high possibility you’ve heard of Tigress. The four-piece band that’s a regular performer at campus events just took their next step— opening for Canadian indie pop rock group James Blonde at The Mansion this Saturday. The band formed when...

A great Canadian playlist

Written on June 30, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

Canada has produced some of the most iconic musicians, including Neil Young, Stan Rogers, the Guess Who and even Drake. With the nation’s 148th birthday tomorrow, there’s no better way to celebrate than by blasting some of the best songs from Canada’s long list of talented musicians. Whether you’re...

The Vault Playlist: Past Acts of Wolfe Island

Written on March 14, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By The Vault Contributor The Wolfe Island Music Festival is a great Kingston-area secret. The weekend in August has a very relaxed vibe, takes place in local restaurants and on the baseball diamond, with a continually impressive line-up of Canadian talent from all genres. This playlist consists solely...

Tag: Canadian Music

Jonathan Davies talks recent Kingston show with The Journal

Queen's Music Club live at The Mansion

YGK Music Pilot Project marks a step in the right direction

Lost Cousins reflects on lucky start

Wolfe Island Music Festival celebrates 20 years

Marjan Mozetich closes the Queen’s chapter of his career

Hidden gem Erez Zobary releases new EPs

Out of the dorm, into the spotlight

A great Canadian playlist

The Vault Playlist: Past Acts of Wolfe Island

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