The TMS benefit show for Invisible Children at the Smiling Buddha Bar last night was a great success!
The cost was pay-what-you-can with all donations going directly to the Invisible Children foundation. In total we raised just over $250, which sounds small but this is going to help rebuild a school in Uganda.
I personally would like to thank the following people:
The attendees: for braving the snow and coming out anyway. Your support means everything!
Daniel White, Drew Seale, Cody Elliott-Smith, Joe MacLeod, Morgan David and Eddie: for donating your time and providing amazing music throughout the night
Wayne: At Smiling Buddha Bar, for letting us hold our event there.
TJ: for rocking the sound
Jessica: My partner in crime for this show. Thanks for believing in Invisible Children and working so hard. The event worked perfectly.
We're hoping to do another installment in late January, so stay tuned for that!
Thanks again to every for making this event not only successful, but also a ton of fun!! TMS loves you!
Rock on!
- Sheena
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Hellz yeah, TMS is bangin' these days!!!
We've received an overwhelming response from people wanting to contribute to TMS and we couldn't be more stoked! What does this mean, you ask? It means there will be more shows covered, more bands interviewed, more news and articles posted. More, More, More!! Just like what Billy Idol wanted.
This past Thursday we sat down with punk rockers the Artist Life, err Dean from the Artist Life, for an awesome candid interview about finding balance between being a musician and being a high school teacher. Look forward to that Wednesday.
We also have a TON of wicked interviews coming up, which we will keep you posted on as some dates are up in the air.
- Rehab for Quitters
- Every Avenue
- Semi Precious Weapons
- Bury the Bully
- More, more, more!!!
ALSO, don't forget the TMS benefit show is THIS wednesday, as in two days from now, and I better see your pretty drunk faces showing support for good solid acoustic tunes and Invisible Children.
Rock on!
- Sheena
This past Thursday we sat down with punk rockers the Artist Life, err Dean from the Artist Life, for an awesome candid interview about finding balance between being a musician and being a high school teacher. Look forward to that Wednesday.
We also have a TON of wicked interviews coming up, which we will keep you posted on as some dates are up in the air.
- Rehab for Quitters
- Every Avenue
- Semi Precious Weapons
- Bury the Bully
- More, more, more!!!
ALSO, don't forget the TMS benefit show is THIS wednesday, as in two days from now, and I better see your pretty drunk faces showing support for good solid acoustic tunes and Invisible Children.
Rock on!
- Sheena
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Good news scenesters!
Rock and roll may be hard on your liver, but it's good for your heart!
A new study released yesterday claims listening to music two or three times a week is potentially as beneficial as exercise. It seems this is because listening to music generally makes us happy and since the mind has such a massive influence on the body, happy thoughts generally lead to better health.
Not that you needed another excuse to go to shows every week, but it's definitely an interesting little read. Check out the article at the Toronto Star here.
Rock on!
- Sheena
A new study released yesterday claims listening to music two or three times a week is potentially as beneficial as exercise. It seems this is because listening to music generally makes us happy and since the mind has such a massive influence on the body, happy thoughts generally lead to better health.
Not that you needed another excuse to go to shows every week, but it's definitely an interesting little read. Check out the article at the Toronto Star here.
Rock on!
- Sheena
Time to apply for NXNE 09!
2008 hasn't even ended yet, but it's already time to start thinking about next year's music festivities.
Submissions are now open for NXNE, undoubtedly one of the biggest conferences of the year. Like the majority of the festivals, bands don't really make any money to play, but the exposure is huge. Suddenly music fans are everywhere. Even those Stillepost kids crawl out of their parents' basements and attend shows.
NXNE wants you to know that Canadian artists showcasing at NXNE are eligible for:
* $10,000 via the Rogers Fan Choice Award (NXNE 08 winners: The Midway State)
* $2,000 via the Galaxie Rising Star Award(NXNE 08 winners: Major Maker)
* an opportunity to be included in the NXNE Top 60 Tip Sheet – a list of NXNE showcasing artists sent to a database of close to 300 national radio programmers and music directors.
To make a submission, check out the Sonic Bids site by clicking here. They are also now accepting video submissions, which can be submitted by clicking here.. All submissions are due by January 31, 2009.
For everything else NXNX, click here.
Rock on!
- Sheena
Submissions are now open for NXNE, undoubtedly one of the biggest conferences of the year. Like the majority of the festivals, bands don't really make any money to play, but the exposure is huge. Suddenly music fans are everywhere. Even those Stillepost kids crawl out of their parents' basements and attend shows.
NXNE wants you to know that Canadian artists showcasing at NXNE are eligible for:
* $10,000 via the Rogers Fan Choice Award (NXNE 08 winners: The Midway State)
* $2,000 via the Galaxie Rising Star Award(NXNE 08 winners: Major Maker)
* an opportunity to be included in the NXNE Top 60 Tip Sheet – a list of NXNE showcasing artists sent to a database of close to 300 national radio programmers and music directors.
To make a submission, check out the Sonic Bids site by clicking here. They are also now accepting video submissions, which can be submitted by clicking here.. All submissions are due by January 31, 2009.
For everything else NXNX, click here.
Rock on!
- Sheena
TMS Acoustic Benefit Show Announced!!!
TMS has been a little quiet on the show front lately, but we have just announced we'll be holding an acoustic benefit show at the Smiling Buddha Bar on November 19th (That's just over a week from now kiddies).
We're teaming up with the University of Guelph-Humber division of Invisible Children to raise awareness and money for this amazing cause.
Invisible Children improves the quality of life for war-affected children by providing access to quality education and innovative economic opportunities for the community in Uganda.
WHEN: Wednesday November 19, 2008. Doors at 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Smiling Buddha Bar, 961 College St (college/dovercourt)
COST: Pay what you can! All money will be donated to Invisible Children.
MUSIC:
8:00 - Doors
9:00-9:30 - Daniel White
9:45-10:15 - Drew Seale
10:30-11:00 - Cody Elliott
11:15-11:45 - Joe MacLeod
12:15-12:45 - Morgan David
Hope to see you all there! You can check out the facebook event by clicking here!!!
We'd also like to remind you to stand for a moment of silence at 11 a.m. this morning in honour of those who fought to make this country what it is today. For any of you who have seen Heavy Metal in Baghdad you know music is a freedom we take advantage of here. In many countries around the world it is forsaken. Thank you Canada!
We're teaming up with the University of Guelph-Humber division of Invisible Children to raise awareness and money for this amazing cause.
Invisible Children improves the quality of life for war-affected children by providing access to quality education and innovative economic opportunities for the community in Uganda.
WHEN: Wednesday November 19, 2008. Doors at 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Smiling Buddha Bar, 961 College St (college/dovercourt)
COST: Pay what you can! All money will be donated to Invisible Children.
MUSIC:
8:00 - Doors
9:00-9:30 - Daniel White
9:45-10:15 - Drew Seale
10:30-11:00 - Cody Elliott
11:15-11:45 - Joe MacLeod
12:15-12:45 - Morgan David
Hope to see you all there! You can check out the facebook event by clicking here!!!
We'd also like to remind you to stand for a moment of silence at 11 a.m. this morning in honour of those who fought to make this country what it is today. For any of you who have seen Heavy Metal in Baghdad you know music is a freedom we take advantage of here. In many countries around the world it is forsaken. Thank you Canada!
Improvements to the blog!
Sheena here. As a result of this blog rarely being updated, it experiences an unfortunate amount of neglect. While our main pages get hundreds of hits per day, yesterday our little blog merely got six!
Well my friends, I am going to take it upon myself to give you a reason to check the blog! Not only will I be updating about TMS news and shows, but I'm also going to be writing about other music news in the city from festivals to big local news.
I will also post show posters on here...so if you have a show poster on here send it to me at sheena[@]torotomusicscene.ca.
That's all for now friends!
- Sheena
Well my friends, I am going to take it upon myself to give you a reason to check the blog! Not only will I be updating about TMS news and shows, but I'm also going to be writing about other music news in the city from festivals to big local news.
I will also post show posters on here...so if you have a show poster on here send it to me at sheena[@]torotomusicscene.ca.
That's all for now friends!
- Sheena
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