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The Trews @thetrews.bsky.social · 12h

Workin’ it … #lottawork #littlelove

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Stereogum @stereogum.bsky.social · 17h

Neil Young removing music from Amazon, calls for boycott: "Support local businesses. Do the right thing. Show who you are."

Neil Young Removing Music From Amazon, Calls For Boycott

Neil Young has never been shy about voicing his opinions, and he’s often put his money where his mouth is. He recently discontinued his use of Facebook and Instagram, citing parent company Meta’s “use...

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 17h

Where would we be without these songs? Remembering John Lennon on what would have been his 85th birthday. #NorwegianWood #TheBeatles

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Remastered 2009)

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Exclaim! @exclaimdotca.bsky.social · 21h

Canadian Artists Celebrate the Albums That Inspire Their Own Music

No music comes from a vacuum. Every artist has influences who have inspired their work, so, for the latest Show & Tell, we touched base

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S P A R K S @sparksofficial.bsky.social · 21h

They (Official Lyric Video)
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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 1d

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Lowest Of The Low @lowestofthelow.bsky.social · 1d

Onwards.

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 1d

More shows have been added! There is a presale signup open until tomorrow.

Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 3d

More Jeff Beck adjacent news! Anika Nilles, formerly of the JB touring band, will be taking up the legendary Neil Peart's seat when RUSH re-forms for a limited show tour next year. #FiftySomething #Drummer #LiveForLiveMusic

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 1d

Ticket sales have not started, and your link is to stubhub. Are you working with scalpers?

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to Matt Andersen's 'The Hammer & The Rose' and then snag your tickets to see him live with Mariel Buckley on February 23 at Burton Cummings Theatre! buff.ly/7r08dI8

Matt Andersen - The Hammer & The Rose

TOUR DATES: http://mattandersen.ca/tour ALBUM PRE-SAVE: https://orcd.co/a3monwo Written by Matt Andersen & Steve Dawson Filmed by Tom Terrell at Hard Scrabble Studio Produced & engineered by Joshua…

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Sultans of String @sultansofstring.bsky.social · 1d

Pembroke! Experience Walking Through the Fire at Wesley United Church on Thursday, October 16, at 7 PM. Tickets available at www.offthegridproductions.ca.

#MusicSky #PembrokeOntario #IndigenousMusic #Concerts

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 1d

And here it is! The first single from the Rheostatics upcoming album. 🇨🇦 #NewMusic @davebidini.bsky.social

Rheostatics - The Inland Sea

YouTube video by Rheostatics

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 1d

And here it is! The first single from the Rheostatics upcoming album. 🇨🇦 #NewMusic @davebidini.bsky.social

Rheostatics - The Inland Sea

YouTube video by Rheostatics

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The James Clark Institute @thejci.bsky.social · 2d

One week from tonight! Wednesday October 15 to be exact. James Clark Institute! The Shakers! TC Folkpunk! Live at Horseshoe Tavern $12.50 advance tickets gets you a mid week night of power poppy, garage-y, folkpunky rock 'n roll! 9 out of 10 dentists recommend it!
www.showclix.com/tickets/JCI

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 2d

🇨🇦 #OnTour

Cloudland Blue Quartet @misterquartet.bsky.social · 2d

Rush 2025

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 2d

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Roots Music Canada @rootsmusiccanada.bsky.social · 2d

Celebrated Canadian musician, author, and visual artist Tom Wilson (Tehoháhake) announces the release of his new single “We Live In Dreams,” co-written with award-winning journalist, storyteller, and filmmaker Tanya Talaga.
www.rootsmusic.ca/?p=43219

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Brad Wheeler @bradwheelerglobe.bsky.social · 2d

Nominating @ronsexsmith.bsky.social to perform this arrangement of Cinnamon Girl at the upcoming Neil Young tribute at Massey Hall.

A.I. Album Art @aialbumart.bsky.social · Jul 1

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Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social · 2d

Calling friends in Simcoe County and Central Ontario: Thursday next week, October 16th, I kick off my Ontario tour with The Sentimentals in Midland at Midland Cultural Centre. It's going to be a special night. Get your tickets now via my website or from Midland Cultural Centre. See you next week!

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 3d

Brooooooce! His message grows ever more powerful, as his song remains eternally beautiful. #BruceCockburn #IfATreeFalls #FolkMusic #LiveForLiveMusic

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 3d

Great tune!

Echo & The Bunnymen @bunnymen.com · 3d

On this day in 1985 we released the single Bring On The Dancing Horses. Happy 40th Birthday 🎠 🐰

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Future of Music Coalition @futureofmusic.bsky.social · 3d

The recent victory that Portland, Maine activists won against LiveNation is huge—but not without precedent, as it follows the Chicago Independent Venue League’s successful fight. Understanding this history is important, because there’s so much that can be learned. pitchfork.com/news/chicago...

Chicago Indie Clubs Band Together to Fight New Live Nation Venues

Empty Bottle, Metro, Schubas, the Hideout, and more team up to delay the $5 billion Lincoln Yards development

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Arts & Crafts @artsandcrafts.bsky.social · 3d

Katie Tupper's latest single "Tennessee Heat" is an ode to the dog days of summer. Listen now.

🎧 katietupper.bandcamp.com/music

#musicsky #independentmusic #RNBSKY #alternative #music #newmusic

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NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 3d

Toronto has a stacked lineup of live music happening this October, including Chance the Rapper at Rebel tonight. 🎵

Don't miss out: Read our full guide to live music happening this October in Toronto 👇

October music preview: Chance the Rapper, David Byrne does Massey, Parcels and double Luafey » NEXT Magazine

That’s all Bud as lakeside barn season ends and big shows move inside

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 3d

RUSH IS PLAYING AGAIN! And JB's drummer Anika will be joining them!

Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 3d

More Jeff Beck adjacent news! Anika Nilles, formerly of the JB touring band, will be taking up the legendary Neil Peart's seat when RUSH re-forms for a limited show tour next year. #FiftySomething #Drummer #LiveForLiveMusic

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Live Music Canada 🇨🇦 @livemusiccda.bsky.social · 3d

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 3d

Jays up 2-0; RUSH touring. What a time to be alive and Canadian!

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Jason Schneider Media @jasonschneidermedia.com · 3d

Loving the response so far to Pony Gold's new album High Road Reverie, out now on Neon Moon Records!
She launches it in #Toronto this Thurs Oct 9 at The Burdock. If you're an alt-country fan, I hope to see you there!
#CanadianMusic #altcountry #americana

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