Founded in December 2014, Project HOTS (Helping on the Streets) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those living on the streets or in shelters have the basic necessities of life. Organizer Kayla Forrest, who works a full-time job as she prepares to head back to school to study Emergency Telecommunications, kicked off a seriesContinue reading “Interview with Project HOTS organizer Kayla Forrest”
Tag Archives: Horseshoe Tavern
The Fairest & Best keep us movin’ & groovin’ with When I Feel Like This EP
The Fairest and Best released their new EP When I Feel Like This back on October 23. Due to my scaled-back blogging schedule for the duration of my copywriting class, I missed the party, but I’ve been listening to the record and finally have some time to shout it out in more detail. These guysContinue reading “The Fairest & Best keep us movin’ & groovin’ with When I Feel Like This EP”
Still here
Hey all – It’s been a while since I posted – I was grounded by a nasty cold last week, so had to reschedule seeing Native Earth Performing Arts’ production of Huff to this week and missed Kaeja d’Dance’s lifeDUETs. For the remainder of the year, I’ll be scaling back on arts events and bloggage,Continue reading “Still here”
Big eclectic, quirky fun with music that moves and grooves – The Fairest & Best @ Horseshoe Tavern
Was out on a school night at the Horseshoe Tavern last night to see The Fairest and Best. I’d met front man Robert Graham a couple of years ago at a Red Sandcastle Theatre fundraiser – and had a chance to sample some of his solo work Storm in a Teacup, but this was myContinue reading “Big eclectic, quirky fun with music that moves and grooves – The Fairest & Best @ Horseshoe Tavern”
I HATE TODD brings high-energy, big fun & kickass sounds @ Horseshoe Tavern for The Moves – Pt. 1 CD launch
At long last, Toronto band I HATE TODD launched their debut CD The Moves Pt. 1 at the iconic Horseshoe Tavern last night – and what a big fun night of music and celebration it was! In addition to an outstanding performance from I HATE TODD, the evening’s festivities also included some truly kickass openingContinue reading “I HATE TODD brings high-energy, big fun & kickass sounds @ Horseshoe Tavern for The Moves – Pt. 1 CD launch”
Raw heart sounds – Tin Star Orphans @ the Horseshoe
Shortly after my friends, Kat, Lizzie, Lizzie’s friend Janis and I entered the back room of the Horseshoe last night, we met up with drummer Johnny Rowe, who was set to do double duty with two bands: Inlet Sound and Tin Star Orphans in back-to-back sets at the top of the evening – which isContinue reading “Raw heart sounds – Tin Star Orphans @ the Horseshoe”
Theatre & music – upcoming adventures
Busy week for this bloggergal, chickens. Here’s a peek at what I’ll be up to: Atic Productions has a short run of Edward Albee’s The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? opening at the Tarragon Extra Space tonight and running until June 24. This production was directed by Carter West, and features actors Benjamin Blais, BenContinue reading “Theatre & music – upcoming adventures”
Jessica Speziale’s sultry blues sounds @ Horseshoe Tavern gig
An evening in the company of some amazing singer/songwriter women last night, as I met up with Arlene Paculan and Kat Leonard to hear Jessica Speziale at the Horseshoe Tavern (and I met Jessica at Meghan Morrison’s CMW gig at Velvet Underground). Speziale and band played a tight set of mostly original blues tunes, withContinue reading “Jessica Speziale’s sultry blues sounds @ Horseshoe Tavern gig”
life with more cowbell 