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The case for Kingston as the Music Capital of Canada
Why Kingston is Canada's top music destination, no contest.
Kingston Artists in Running for Searchlight 2021
Three Kingston-based acts are in the running for the 2021 Toyota Searchlight grand prize.
Kingston Music Scene Year in Review 2019
The Kingston music scene got a nice kickstart to 2019, as the Kingston Live podcast launched its first episode on January 1. Since then, they have produced 13 episodes, covering a variety of musical genres, along with all the major fest...
SYML builds momentum on Sacred Spaces tour
An interview with SYML's Brian Fennell about his Sacred Spaces Tour and upcoming live performance in Kingston on May 14.
Kingston Live podcast establishing Kingston as Canadian music capital
Johnny San, co-host of the Kingston Live podcast, has no shortage of praise for the Kingston music scene.
“We’ve talked in almost every episode so far that Kingston has a disproportionate amount of talent for its size,” said San. “...
Federal government pledges more support for venues and live music workers
Bill C-2 enables expanded eligibility for key programs helping those hardest hit by capacity restrictions.
Kingston folk-rock Songstress Erika Lamon moves forward to “Catch the Light”
New single marks Lamon’s reemergence from two years touring her debut EP.
Inside The Manic Boys And Girls Club
Fernando Ferreira sets expectations for the band's April 29, 2023 performance at The Mansion in Kingston.
New Piner single, video spotlights housing crisis
A Part Of It urges Canadians to challenge government officials to incentivize affordable and non-market housing.
Local musicians join 'Music Across the Border' to benefit the United Way
If you’re from Kingston (or anywhere in Ontario, really) and you’re a music fan (or even if you aren’t), chances are you have heard of the two local musicians who will be featured in tomorrow night’s international telethon in suppor...
HomeGrown Live Music Festival 2023 call for artists
Kingston's all-local live music festival returns full-strength on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Kingston Music Scene Year in Review 2018
With 2018 planted firmly in the rearview mirror, it’s time for Kingstonist to take a look back at the year in local music.
Our thriving local music scene continued to provide great new music for us to hear. There were new releases in 201...
Non-profit music venue launches fundraiser CD
The Embassy assembling new compilation CD to raise funds for Kingston live music venue.
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