Canadian Music Week 2013 Here We Come!

It's official, media for this year has been approved! Unfortunately I'm not able to take in the full fun of this fabulously and full-of-frenzy week but I am excited to be able to take part - if only for a little while!

My top picks for shows:

Take me to the Pilot

HARD LUCK · 812 DUNDAS STREET WEST ·

Wednesday March 20, 2013 11:00 pm

Heard of these small-town Winnipeg boys through an eastcoaster who told me I just had to listen. Their sound is unique and catchy and they perform with energy and enthusiasm. They love their fans and they are most definitely worth checking out if you are looking for something new.

Trouble and Daughter

CZEHOSKI · 678 QUEEN STREET WEST 

Thursday March 21, 2013 11:00 pm

These guys are incredible and definitely have a different sound. Originally called CondoKrew, the trio performed solely in a condo. Johnny, originally in the Canadian band Illscarlett had been the original reason why I had given them a listen in the first place but they definitely caught me off-guard.  Their music is definitely catchy and intriguing.

104.5 Chum Fm's Fan Fest 2013

THE DANFORTH MUSIC HALL · 147 DANFORTH AVENUE

Friday March 22, 2013

CMW is all about showcasing talent of all musical statures while bringing the best in the business with those who want to learn more. Chum FM's fanfest, while not bringing in small-town talent, still showcases some of Canada's best singers/bands in the country. This year will bring the likes of Hedley, Marianas Trench, Serena Ryder and Tyler Hall. All are at various (successful) stages in their careers and FanFest is a great way to showcase them all!

Keep in mind that FanFest is 100% WIN TO GET IN so keep an ear out on 104.5 fm for all your chances to win. Also keep in mind that it is a 19+ event.

Eleven Past One

TATTOO ROCK PARLOUR · 567 QUEEN ST WEST 

Saturday March 23, 2013

 These guys have been on my radar for quite some time. Twitter was their game and ever since then I've kept an ear out for them. This month I found out that they were Chum Fm's upcoming artist of the month and I couldn't be more proud. Their song "The World is Ours" has taken the Canadian airwaves by storm and they are taking off. 

Morgan Cameron Ross

SUPERMARKET · 268 AUGUSTA AVE.

March 23, 2013  9:00 pm

Morgan is the bomb. That's really all there is to it. His folksy heart-felt tunes are reverberated in the way he sings and you can tell he loves to make music. He is one talented albeit a little weird musician and they go together perfectly. If you want a more laid back atmosphere and a similar type set, Morgan will be music to your ears and food for your soul.

Can't wait for the week of music to begin! See you all there!

-Taryn

(*All photos were sourced from their Facebook fan pages)