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Riggi Media Indie Profile: Windsor’s Gillian Marshall

March 15, 2024 519 Magazine Staff Comments Off

What sparked your interest in pursuing a career in music, and what was your journey to becoming a musician or band like? Ever since I can remember, I’ve been singing to the top of my […]

Shock Rock Legends GWAR Paint London Red

March 15, 2024 David Booth Comments Off

Interplanetary warriors Gwar graced the mere mortals at London Music Hall on March 12, 2024. Hailing from the planet Scumdoggia, which according to my sources is located somewhere in Richmond Virginia, the band brought the […]

Four Sisters, One Unforgettable Story: Little Women Opening at Essex Hall

March 14, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Little Women introduces us to the March sisters – responsible Meg, fiery Jo, gentle Beth, and artistic Amy – as they navigate the challenges of growing up against the backdrop of the Civil War. Guided […]

The Prairie State: A Journey Through Trouble Is

March 14, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

In their latest album, “Trouble Is,” The Prairie States, an Edmonton-based country band, takes listeners on a musical journey through moments of love, longing, and reflection. The album’s title track, “Trouble Is,” encapsulates the fleeting […]

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Foreigner: Bridging Ages with Laughter and Insight

March 14, 2024 Dan Boshart Comments Off

With over 80 million albums sold, as many Billboard top-ten hits as Fleetwood Mac, and eligibility for over two decades, Foreigner has finally received their first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination in 2024. […]

Asante: Authenticity in a Changing World

March 11, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

As the music industry grapples with the seismic shifts brought on by the pandemic, London, Ontario’s Asante emerges as a beacon of adaptability and innovation. From honing his craft during lockdowns to winning prestigious awards, […]

Harry Houdini’s Spirit to Live On in Bill Nuvo’s “Out of the Box”

March 11, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

In the world of magic, few names are as iconic as Harry Houdini. The legendary escape artist’s feats of daring and illusion have captivated audiences for over a century. Now, Windsor-based magician and comedian Bill […]

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Motownphilly Meets Windsor: Boyz II Men Bring Soulful Surprise Across the River

March 11, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Just across the Detroit River from the hallowed grounds of Motown, the legendary R&B vocal group Boyz II Men brought their soulful Motownphilly sound to Caesars Windsor on Sunday night. Despite being just over an […]

Russell Dickerson’s Big Wheels & Back Roads Tour Rolls into Windsor with Steven Lee Olsen and Kelsi Mayne

March 11, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Russell Dickerson brought a massive, high-octane country music party to The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor on Friday night with his Big Wheels & Back Roads Tour. The Tennessee native hit the stage with boundless energy, […]

Post Productions Challenges Audiences with Intense New Play The Anarchist

March 11, 2024 Michael Potter Comments Off

Thirty-five years ago, a young woman participated in a political protest that went terribly wrong. The group of activists to which she belonged was typical for its time – opposed to the excesses and dehumanization […]