Kingston Music Archives - Queen's Journal

Shade brings grunge inspired alt-rock to The Toucan

Written on March 29, 2019. Posted in Arts, Music.

Shade wants Kingston to know that good rock music is still alive, and they’re dead-set on making it their own. The Hamilton-based rock band performed at the Toucan on March 22 with Fade Awaays, alongside Kingston locals, Bo Welland. The band’s on their second major tour, playing music inspired by...

Ezra Jordan carries on a musical tradition

Written on March 8, 2019. Posted in Arts, Music.

Ezra Jordan has never been a stranger to music. The Toronto-based singer-songwriter grew up immersed in creative talent, with both parents—Amy Sky and Marc Jordan—prominent names in Canadian and American music industries. From a young age, Jordan was clinking away at keyboards and exploring new chord...

Charlotte Cornfield’s new album finds catharsis in illness

Written on March 5, 2019. Posted in Arts, Music.

Psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes a painful skin condition reminds Charlotte Cornfield what’s most important in life: family, then work. Coming to Kingston on March 6, Charlotte Cornfield, a Toronto folk-rock singer-songwriter will perform her new album inspired by her experiences with...

The Kingston Symphony Orchestra’s ode to bad behaviour

Written on January 25, 2019. Posted in Arts, Music.

This weekend, the Kingston Symphony Orchestra is going to be letting their hair down. Playing this Saturday and Sunday at the Isabel Bader Centre, the Kingston Symphony Orchestra accompanied by the Queen’s choral ensemble will be performing the 1930’s Carmina Burana—symphony’s ode to bad behaviour. Kingston...

Rich Aucoin tours for charity

Written on October 19, 2018. Posted in Arts, Music.

If biking is good for your health, Rich Aucoin should be a fitness guru by now. The Halifax-based musician cycled across the US to every gig on his “Press On” tour from March 23 to June 26, raising both money and awareness for mental health issues. Now, he’s touring Canada, with a stop in Kingston...

The Elwins take Ale for fall break

Written on October 19, 2018. Posted in Arts, Music.

The Elwins have the same feel-good vibes as the best of `90s one-hit wonders. Next Wednesday night, the emerging indie band from Newmarket, Ontario will open for Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS) at Ale on Oct. 24. The band is made up of singer and guitarist Matthew Sweeney, drummer Travis Stokl, ...

Frank Turner talks upcoming Ale Show

Written on September 21, 2018. Posted in Arts, Music.

Frank Turner won’t tell you what he thinks. Taking the stage at Ale House on Tuesday, the singer-songwriter is fresh off the May release of his album, Be More Kind. Normally known for his strong opinions, the album sees Turner in a more pensive, uncertain mood than fans will recognize. He doesn’t...

Queen’s alum returns to Kingston on tour stop

Written on September 14, 2018. Posted in Arts, Music.

When The Peelers take the stage at the Mansion on Friday night, it’ll be hard to remember Kingston was where they almost quit. In 2013, Dave Barton and his bandmates had to decide whether they would keep making music after 14 years together. Although it’s been four years since the band was last...

Tag: Kingston Music

Shade brings grunge inspired alt-rock to The Toucan

Ezra Jordan carries on a musical tradition

Charlotte Cornfield’s new album finds catharsis in illness

The Kingston Symphony Orchestra’s ode to bad behaviour

Rich Aucoin tours for charity

The Elwins take Ale for fall break

Frank Turner talks upcoming Ale Show

Queen’s alum returns to Kingston on tour stop

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