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Lotus Shaker talks new lineup, new music ahead of Toucan gig
Kingston’s Lotus Shaker has become, by accident, one of the busiest and most talked about bands in town. At the core of the band is powerhouse singer Brittany Blanche and her fiance, guitarist Dan Chisholm, who started performing togeth...
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.
Live music restrictions easing January 31
Starting January 31, live music venues can operate at 50% capacity, with 100% capacity planned by March 14, 2022.
Kingston musician’s new single a tribute to farmers
Clem Chesterfield's “Date Night” speaks to making the most of the time we have.
Kingston musicians: Be featured on YGK Music 2021 playlists
The City of Kingston is seeking submissions from local musicians, groups and organizations that would like to have their music featured on two new YGK Music 2021 playlists. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19.
“YGK Music ...
Doug Van der Horden combines advocacy and music at The Embassy
Doug vanderHorden is a passionate man. He’s been playing music for well over 20 years as a frontman, singer, guitarist, drummer, and percussionist. More recently, he’s been Kingston’s loudest civilian voice about the realities of huma...
KaKaow, Wally High among Mayor's Arts Awards recipients
Two Kingston music artists were recognized by Mayor Bryan Patterson for their artistic achievement and cultural contribution at the annual Mayor's Arts Awards ceremony on December 6, 2021 at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning.
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Bill C-2 prolongs pandemic relief for hardest hit businesses
Government approves bill extending aid for music venues, live music workers.
Homegrown Live 2022 call for artists
After a tumultuous two years, the all-local music festival is back on for Saturday, May 7, 2022.
Canada's first family of Celtic music continues Christmas tradition
Natalie MacMaster reflects on a decade of her and husband Donell Leahy's popular Christmas tour, ahead of their Grand OnStage performance in Kingston.
Limestone City Blues Festival is full-on this August
Return to full-format, the Kingston blues festival promises phenomenal weekend of music.
Eighty local artists receive funding from the City of Kingston Arts Fund’s Resiliency Grant
$80,000 will be awarded directly to local artists
Yamato drummers celebrate 30th anniversary at Kingston Grand Theatre
Japan's modern Taiko troupe brings their Hinotori – The Wings of Phoenix show to Kingston on April 14
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