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Phil X planted musical roots in Kitchener

By Coral Andrews Guitarist’s-guitarist Phil Xenidis a.k.a. “Phil X” has rocked the world’s stadium stages from North America and the U.K. to South Africa and Australia playing for thousands as Bon Jovi’s electrifying axe player. But he “really cut his … Continue reading

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Encore Records celebrates defying the odds

http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/6762400-encore-records-celebrates-defying-the-odds/ By Coral Andrews It’s Monday, early afternoon. Today, owner Mark Logan is excited about a new order that’s just arrived, including more copies of The Monkees latest album “Good Times” which had sold out. “People are really responding to … Continue reading

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Grateful drummer spreads around the honour for the Mel Brown Award

http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/6760860-grateful-drummer-spreads-around-the-honour-for-the-mel-brown-award/ By Terry Pender KITCHENER — The drummer Jimmy Boudreau will receive the Mel Brown Award during the 2016 Kitchener Blues Festival next month. “It’s awesome, I am so flattered that the blues festival has recognized me with this award, … Continue reading

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CMT Music Fest

WHAT IS CMT MUSIC FEST? We’re ready to roll if you wanna rock! This summer, fans will get to experience the CMT lifestyle first hand and celebrate their love of country music the best way possible: with great friends, great … Continue reading

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Riot Fest No Longer Making Toronto Stop

Attention all punk rockers, metal heads and hip-hop lovers: your annual head-banging, mosh-pitting autumn affair will not be coming to Toronto this September. In a statement published on their website Monday, organizers of Riot Fest announced that they would be … Continue reading

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Kitchener Blues Festival 2016

Thank you to all who contributed to making the 15th Anniversary of the TD Kitchener Blues Festival a resounding success! Hold the dates August 4 – 7th 2016 for this year’s TD Kitchener Blues Festival. They are working on delivering … Continue reading

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