Welcome to Meg-A Music Toronto

"If you like the combination of dark, haunted and fiery rock, this CD will blow your mind into another galaxy! Powerhouse music and vocals that will seep into every fibre of your being if you dare to let it happen and I dare you..." Mary-Elizabeth Gilbert - Meg-a Music Toronto

ADVERTISING now available on this site, right here! You can have your posters put on the front page, look for a new band member, announce a contest you are in, promote your business service. This is going to be an increasingly popular place to advertise in Toronto for music, get in on the action NOW!

Yes, we care, please take a look at a video added to MySpace recently on one of Toronto's missing children here

CHECK OUT OUR NEW CD REVIEW BY DEVON SARTORI FOR BASIA LYJAK OF TORONTO HERE!!!

(Image by Ron Boudreau)

NEW, JUST IN - RED ROSES BLACK - REVIEW HERE BY JASON DANIEL BAKER!!!

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We managed to catch Jake Disman on Sunday, January 24, 2010 in what will definitely be one of the highlights of his year and ours. Jake has been soundman for numerous years at The Big Bop and finally it was his chance to shine on stage. After so many years of hard work and dedication in making others sound so great, it was his turn and he looked amazing up there! A big "thank you" to Jake for all he has done over the years, you deserve the best Jake and we wish you continued success in your long career as a soundman.

The Class Assassines

With Special Guest Jake Disman

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Can't Stop Loving You

A Celebration of the Life and Music of Haydain Neale

Phoenix Concert Theatre

December 7, 2009, Doors 7:00 PM

Featuring Nelly Furtado w James Bryan, Jim Cuddy, Ben Kowalewicz (Billy Talent) k-os, Chantal Kreviazuk, Justin Nozuka, Divine Brown, Keshia Chante, Ivana Santilli, Tomi Swick, Luke McMaster and Wade O'Brown

Send a message of condolence or share your memories of Haydain Neale - haydainnealefamily@gmail.com

Website for jacksoul

Special note: If you have an extra ticket, could you please let us know at mary@megamusictoronto.com, we will be attending since we work at the Phoenix, however, a request has been sent to us for a ticket, they will pay for the ticket.

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Two album Release parties for The Blazers!

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Timothy's Pub
RED HOT - Album Release Party - 9:30pm - 1:30pm
344 Brown’s Line
Etobicoke On
SPECIAL GUEST 2 x JUNO winner AL LERMAN
SPECIAL GUEST GUENTHER KAPELLE - WILD T & The Spirit

Saturday, October 17th, 2009
The Harp & Crown
THE BLAZERS - Album Release Party - 9:30pm - 1:30pm
300 Kingston Rd
Pickering On 905 509 6565
SPECIAL GUEST JUNO winner JACK de KEYZER

You can check them out at http://www.theblazers.net/ or on MySpace here

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Links to more photos coming soon...

Congratulations to Darlings of Chelsea from Toronto who won Indie Week 2009!

Also, a big "thank you" to Darryl Hurs and all the people who participated in Indie Week to make it happen, you know who you are.

Darlings of Chelsea

Cutaways

Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold

Static in the Stars

The In & Outs

The Rosewoods

PURRR

Isle of Thieves

(with the fabulous Bob Segarini)

Punishment

Static in the Stars

Sixteen Layers

KC Roberts

Saigon Hookers

Save This City

Natasha Pasternak

Volition Aire

Diana Catherine and the Thrusty Tweeters

Llions

Chris Koster & The Lonely

Visit www.indieweek.com for more info, visit this site soon for more photos!

We love Indie Week...

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Life is Good Festival

September 19, 2009 - Coronation Park

Ziggy Marley, Carly Rae Jepsen to Perform for Free!

Toronto offers music fans choices aplenty, but the lineup at the upcoming Life is Good Festival at Toronto’s Coronation Park (near Exhibition Place) can’t be beat … and it’s all free. The festival features four-time Grammy winner and international recording artist Ziggy Marley, who continues to carry out the musical and humanitarian legacy of his legendary parents, Bob and Rita Marley. Carly Rae Jepsen, Mission, B.C.-born singer/songwriter also performs self-penned originals from her acclaimed first album, Tug of War. Family favorite SteveSongs plays earlier for the younger set.

Good seasonal fare and a colorful mix of outdoor games and activities throughout the park promise to keep the energy high all day. Funds raised through a fun-filled 4K walk in the morning, public donations, and all profits from the sale of Life is Good merchandise at the event benefit The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada and its mission to fulfill the wishes of critically ill children throughout Ontario and across the nation. For complete info, including set times for the music stage, visit www.lifeisgood.com/toronto.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Over the past six years, Paragon has brought the Toronto Independent Music Scene an eclectic series of live music events. Our competitions have especially been unique with prizes ranging from $20,000 Cash & Prizing (Band Clash 20/20) to recording with esteemed producers (most recently Band In Demand & Paragon Muzik Fusion), to exposing the bands to the media, the right connections and some great venues & packed houses.

PARAGONONLINE.CA PRESENTS THE:

ROCK THE HOUSE HARD COMPETITION

WHERE: THE HARD ROCK CAFE & THE OPERA HOUSE
WHEN: PRELIMINARIES: SEPTEMBER 18TH, NOVEMBER 7TH & 27TH @ THE HARD ROCK CAFE & THE FINALS @ THE OPERA HOUSE IN JANUARY (Date to be announced ASAP)
WHAT CAN YOUR BAND WIN???

*Recording with an esteemed producer
*Three sit-down interviews with one Major, Independent and Publishing Label.
*A band Merchandising package which includes: Logo Graphic Design and printing of good quality, cotton T-shirts & More.
*An Artist Development Deal with Paragonyx Entertainment which includes:
-A slot in three of Toronto's biggest indoor, industry music festivals.
-Three Lucrative weekend gigs at hard to crack Toronto Venues.
-One industry showcase.
-Featured band - www.paragononline.ca for three months.
-Your band's song on Paragon's myspace for three months.
*An Electronic press kit.
*CD Duplication.
*A live professional digital recording of your band's next show.
*A professional photoshoot.
& MUCH, MUCH MORE! A prize valued at $20,000!!! & We are in the process of adding thousands of additional dollars in prizing so keep posted, as we will be continually updating the grand prize.

Want to know more? Bands will get PAID a portion of their ticket sales & all judging will be done by music industry professionals that will be happy to discuss the band's performance with the band after the show as well as to provide the bands with judging sheets that have specific critiques that are priceless.

NOW BOOKING SEPTEMBER 18TH - SIGN UP HERE

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

The Ryde

Lee's Palace

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Who will win the $25,000 prize???

Iguana Recordings Presents "Battala Rockstars!'

This is the finale and Meg-a Music Toronto is working in conjunction with Battala Rockstars to discover the winner!

Artists Include:

Purrr
Corporate Saturday
Save This City
The Black Rainbows

Featuring: The Envy

Judges include:

Karen Bliss
Gavin Brown
Edwin
Darrin Pfeiffer

www.battalarockstars.com

Facebook Event page here

(If you say Meg-a Music Toronto at the door you get $3.00 off the ticket price.)

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Get In The Pit Photography Presents

Hit The Pit, Not Our Youth

Friday, August 21, 2009

Kathedral starting at 5:00 PM

All proceeds go to Covenant House

All of the musicians who took part in this showed that just because you're young it doesn't mean you don't care, they all came together for a great cause. Kudos to every one of you involved in this event.