Concert Review

Artist: Alicia Keys

Opening Acts: Melanie Fiona, Robin Thicke

CD Review

Artist: Jay Malinowski

Title: Bright Lights & Bruises

Written by: Alexander Hutt

Originally a member of Heartbreak Hill, Jenny Whiteley's solo career has seen her release four albums to date. Her latest is Forgive or Forget, a 10-track album that is an absolute treat to the ears. Drawn from a lineage of musicians including her father (a musician) and uncle (a children’s musician), Whiteley has a perfect roots voice that soothes and lingers in your memory.

Concert Review
Artist: Cursive and Alkaline Trio
Venue: Pheonix Concert Theatre
City: Toronto
Date: March 6, 2010



Reviewed By: Bobbie Tubbs (Toronto)

It was only a week ago that I found out that Cursive would be rolling through Toronto with Alkaline Trio this past Saturday, and what a happy surprise it was as I had missed Cursive the previous two times they came to town.

Cursive (members are Tim Kasher, Matt Maginn, Steve Pederson - all formerly of Slowdown Virginia - and drummer Clint Schnase) formed in 1995 and, needless to say, they have been constantly evolving as a band since they released their debut album Such Blinding Stars for Starving Eyes in 1997. They toured in support of the album only to break up in 1998. The band formed again in 1999, put out two other albums, and added a cello player in 2001 (who later left the band). In 2003 they released their fourth album, The Ugly Organ (arguably the band's best release ever), and they debuted a most welcome horn section for their Happy Hollow release in 2006. Now they are on the road in support of their March 2009 release, Mama, I’m Swollen.

I ended up getting a ticket for $28 at the door (considering the opening band couldn’t get across the border, and I only wanted to see Cursive - the price seemed steep). But, happy to finally see one of my favorite bands, I headed to the Phoenix Concert Theatre. The venue was packed with a variety of people and ages, from old punk rock guys who jammed to Alkaline Trio eight years ago to the kids that only heard their newest single on the radio a few weeks ago. The crowd was very energetic and you could tell most people were there for one thing, and that was Alkaline Trio.  

Written By: Jessica Fralick

The 82^nd Academy Awards went off without any major glitches this year.  Hosted by Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin with various presenters from newcomers Kristen Stewart and Zac Efron to veterans such as Kate Winslet and Tom Hanks giving speeches that ranged from confusing and choppy to almost perfection.  It was nothing out of the ordinary, but it had its memorable moments.

SPOTLIGHT STORIES - March 7th, 2010

"Alice in Wonderland" Hits $210 Million on Opening Weekend

The newest Tim Burton 3-D film, starring Johnny Depp, earned 116.3 million this weekend in Canada and the United States. The remaining 94 million was brought in internationally. The blockbuster also beat the IMAX opening day record, surpassing "Avatar" at 9.5 million. In addition to Depp, the film also stars Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover, and Mia Wasikowska.

Music Review

CD Review

Artist: Carolina Chocolate Drops

Album: Genuine Negro Jig

CD Review

Artist: Joey Stylez

Album: The Black Star

By Alex Hutt