Montreal rock piece Special Ops has canceled their upcoming cross-Canada tour due to bassist Waldo Thornhill's unfortunate colon cancer diagnosis, according to a press release issued by their publicist yesterday.
“This is really a difficult moment for me, I really wanted to do this tour, but on the advice of my doctors I must remain in Montreal and do treatment," Thornhill said it he release. “It was a life or death choice for me and I want to thanks the fans for understanding and I look forward to my return to the stage.”
Three dates will still be played thishttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif summer:
June 7, 2008, - The Underground, 41 Catharine St., Hamilton, Ontario
June 28, 2008 - Club Social, 810 East Main Street, Welland, Ontario
July 19, 2008 - Bar St Laurent, 5550 St. Laurent. Montreal, Quebec
Toronto Music Scene wishes Thornhill the best of luck in his recovery.
To read an interview TMS did with Special Ops in 07 click here.
To learn more about this disease, the risk factors and when screening should begin, please visit the Canadian Cancer Society website.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
INTERVIEWS!!!
Hello my lovely music friends!
I'm sure you're wondering why the heck we haven't added any new articles in a while? Rest assured, NEW THINGS ARE ON THE WAY!!
This week we'll be sitting down with:
- Zuku - Lee's Palace, April 30
- Automatic - Lee's Palace, April 30
- BigIdeas Clinton's on May 1st
As well as reviewing an album for Toronto punk band the New Enemy.
All of these articles will be up by Sunday night, but as always they will be posted as they come in!
Are you checking out any cool shows? If you are and you want to write a review for TMS, be sure to drop us a line. We love and welcome contributions!
ALSO: BIG NEWS IS GOING TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT COMING WEEKS!! It's going to be EPIC!!
Cheers,
- Sheena
I'm sure you're wondering why the heck we haven't added any new articles in a while? Rest assured, NEW THINGS ARE ON THE WAY!!
This week we'll be sitting down with:
- Zuku - Lee's Palace, April 30
- Automatic - Lee's Palace, April 30
- BigIdeas Clinton's on May 1st
As well as reviewing an album for Toronto punk band the New Enemy.
All of these articles will be up by Sunday night, but as always they will be posted as they come in!
Are you checking out any cool shows? If you are and you want to write a review for TMS, be sure to drop us a line. We love and welcome contributions!
ALSO: BIG NEWS IS GOING TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT COMING WEEKS!! It's going to be EPIC!!
Cheers,
- Sheena
Monday, April 21, 2008
We're Back!!!
HELLO EVERYBODY!!
TMS has admittedly been rather low key lately - both TJ and Sheena have been juggling admin TMS duties with personal endeavors including hockey tournaments, thesis papers and really bad colds!
The WARM WEATHER is amongst us, which means its time to get ready for summer festivals, nightly shows and our beloved patio season!!
If your band wants coverage now is the time to contact us! Let us know what you're up to and which show would work best. We're in the process of doing lots of booking and have a ton of exciting announcements coming up in the near future.
Thanks for your patience, it's now about to pay off!
Don't forget to enter the Constantines contest if you haven't already!
Check back soon for mass updates!!!!
TMS has admittedly been rather low key lately - both TJ and Sheena have been juggling admin TMS duties with personal endeavors including hockey tournaments, thesis papers and really bad colds!
The WARM WEATHER is amongst us, which means its time to get ready for summer festivals, nightly shows and our beloved patio season!!
If your band wants coverage now is the time to contact us! Let us know what you're up to and which show would work best. We're in the process of doing lots of booking and have a ton of exciting announcements coming up in the near future.
Thanks for your patience, it's now about to pay off!
Don't forget to enter the Constantines contest if you haven't already!
Check back soon for mass updates!!!!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Constantines Contest
The Constatines Kennsington Heights Album Cover In anticipation of the Constantines newest album Kensington Heights(April 15, 2008), Toronto Music Scene and Arts & Crafts Records would like to give you a chance to win a Constatines prize pack.
To enter e-mail contests[at]torontomusicscene.ca . Be sure to include your name, address and something that proves you are the ultimate Constantines fan. Be creative. Ideas for proof include pictures of the Constatines, pictures of you with the band, letting us know how many shows you've been to, a song or poem about the band, a cover song your band does of the Constantines, a youtube video, etc.
The prize pack includes:
- 1 copy of the new 7" single Hard Feelings
- 1 Constatines T-Shirt
- 1 Exclusive Kensington Heights poster
Contest closes Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 11:59pm. Winner will be announced April 30, 2008.
See the Constantines live during the following dates:
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 -- London, ON -- Call The Office
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 -- Waterloo -- The Starlight Room
Thursday, May 1, 2008 -- Toronto, ON -- Phoenix Concert Theatre
Friday, May 2, 2008 -- Ottawa, ON -- Capital Music Hall
Saturday, May 3, 2008 -- Montreal, QC -- Club Lambi
The Constantines
Rules And Regulations:
- 1 Entry per person
- Entries by employees of Arts & Crafts and Toronto Music Scene are void
- All pictures, songs or any other materials submitted for this contest may be used in any promotions by Toronto Music Scene, Arts & Crafts or The Constantines as they see fit.
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