Eric Carmen, who became an icon of early ’70s power pop as the frontman of the Raspberries (“Go All the Way”) before achieving solo success with hits like “All By Myself”, “Make Me Lose Control’, Never Gonna Fall in Love Again” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died at age 74. From a family of Russian Jewish immigrants, Carmen was born on August 11, 1949 and grew up in Ohio, he was involved with music since early childhood. By the age of two, he was entertaining his parents with impressions of Jimmy Durante and Johnnie Ray. By the age of three years old , he was in the Dalcroze Eurhythmics prog ..read more

In 2024, live entertainment will reach new heights. The Feldman Agency (TFA) is teaming up with Tennis Canada to launch Toronto’s newest open-air concert venue – The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium. Perfectly located in North America’s third-largest concert market, with a surrounding population of more than 6.8 million, The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium will be home to the biggest names in music and entertainment – from country ballads and rock shows to side-splitting comedy acts and cultural showcases. The 9,000-person Bowl at Sobeys Stadium will attract chart-topping performers, offering a new home for the ..read more

Get ready to experience an intimate & electrifying show with GOWAN, as he takes the stage live & unplugged, delivering a jaw dropping event with a performance at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa in Minett, ON, Canada. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience GOWAN's unique sound up close and personal. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! Gowan brings his solo career hits songs like “ You're A Strange Animal”, “A Criminal Mind”, “Moonlight Desires”, “All The Lover’s In The World”…. … and much more! Also, Gowan is singer/keyboardist for the legendary  ..read more

 were back on the road this winter of 2023 with  cross-Canada tour. The 32-city trek began November 14 in Whitehorse, Yukon and ends on December 22 at Toronto, Ontario’s legendary Massey Hall. Full routing and ticketing information is below. is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Chris ..read more

Myles Goodwyn, singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band April Wine, who shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings, has died today at the age of 75 at Noon Atlantic Time. No further details on cause of death, location or funeral details will be disclosed at this time. The family asks for privacy. April Wine has sold over 10 million recordings worldwide. Myles Goodwyn’s voice is as distinctive and immediately recognizable as his song writing skills are prolific. Myles and the other members of April Wine were inducted into the Canadia ..read more

Mobius Radio, the genre-bending duo known for their electrifying blend of Metal, Alternative, Prog, and Electronic music under a Rock n Roll banner, is thrilled to announce the release of their eagerly awaited debut full-length album, "Mobius Radio." The album drops on August 7th, 2023, delivering a compelling narrative that unfolds atop an enigmatic radio station nestled high on a mountain, broadcasting its sounds through the FM waves. Years in the making from Producer and frontman Dylan Hennessy, "Mobius Radio" captures the essence of the band's signature live performances, infusing eac ..read more

40 Million Record Selling Band Kicks Off 6-City “Back In Overdrive” Tour September 22 Legendary guitarist and songwriter Randy Bachman is thrilled to announce the resurrection of his iconic 70s rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO). Original BTO bassist and lead vocalist C. F. "Fred" Turner is on track to start helping Randy put it all together as soon as he can. Also joining Randy and Fred in BTO will be Randy's son, Tal, along with touring musicians Marc, Brent, and Mick. Randy, Fred, and Tal are already writing and recording new songs and planning tours around the wor ..read more

We always say that music has no borders, and that is proven all the time with the submissions we get to Cashbox Canada, Record World International, and Cashbox Radio. As Cashbox Magazine was originally one of the first music magazines to create a music chart back in the day, we have decided to launch a monthly Top Ten of the new Indie artists we feel deserve to be heard. As standard radio has become such a difficult place for artists to get added to rotation, at Cashbox Radio we love to play the legendary and the new indie artist releases. In the ‘old days’ of radio, you could call a radi ..read more

Mark Wihlidal (of Mark Wihlidal and the Doctors of Music) has experienced a great amount of attention on his musical career in the last year or so, and wanted to give something back and with his close connection to Sandy Graham as an industry icon and her position as Chair of the Drive Foundation of Canada, mental health and wellness was something Mark could totally embrace ..read more

BACHMAN & BACHMAN LIVE AT THE JW MARRIOTT THE ROSSEAU MUSKOKA RESORT & SPA Saturday, October 21, 2023 : 7:00pm Start with Zach Oliver ..read more