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Live Nation Report Finds Canadians Prefer Live Music as Favourite Form of Entertainment
The global report, titled Living for Live, discovered that nearly four in 10 people (37%) in Canada say that live music events have surpassed sports and movies — and it has been years in the making.
Songs forged in friendship: The story of The Mill•Rights
Kingston roots-rock trio plays The Cove Inn on November 13.
Roswell Rehearsals: Why Kingston musicians deserve space, and why this community hub needs us now
Music is vital to Kingston's economy, and Roswell Rehearsals is raising money to remain an essential part of it.
Applications open for the IMAGINE Arts Incubator at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University is reminding artists that applications for the IMAGINE Arts Incubator program close on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Next gen sound: Napanee-area teens drop full-length album
The Harmony Lounge & Music Club has released its second youth-produced album, Origin Story Vol. II, now streaming on all major platforms.
A Scottish songwriter finds his way back to Canada
Simon Kempston plays Original Thursdays at The Cove Inn, November 6.
The Canadian Live Music Association announces launch of Setting the Stage 2.0, sponsored by RBC
The program is designed to help emerging artists reduce barriers, strengthen industry relationships, and establish a foundation for sustainable career growth.
Queen’s Music Club hosts new student bands for memorable Mansion concert
"We wanted to do something a little different," co-president says.
Complicated Feeling: The Wilderness end their run
A fan's reflection on the beloved Kingston band's final bow at The Broom Factory in October.
Steve Strongman Brings high-octane blues to Kingston Grand Theatre
Grand OnStage presents JUNO Award-winning musician in full band performance, November 14
Front porches and fiddles: Adam Knapp keeps classic country alive
Knapp and band bring traditional sounds to The Cove Inn on October 25
Kingston musicians take center stage at Ontario Folk Music Awards
Al Rankin awarded the Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award and Savannah Shea wins Song of the Year for "Best Remembered."
Surrender and transformation: The soulful truth of Ben Caplan
Revered Canadian folk artist plays the Festival of Small Halls at The Cove Inn, November 28
Kingston music promoter wins lifetime achievement award
Kingston's Al Rankin won a lifetime achievement award at the Ontario Folk Music Awards held Wednesday in Ottawa.
'Meet Me at the Muster Station' turns 15: PS I Love You reflect on their "haphazard, anxious" debut
"It's like a livewire, and when I touch it I'm friggin' zapped back to 2010 and I feel trapped," says Paul Saulnier
The Art of uncertainty: Declan O’Donovan on songs, stories & soul
Yukon singer-songwriter performs at The Cove Inn, Westport on October 10.
Comedian Mandel set to kick off Grand Onstage season again
10 years later to the day, comedian Howie Mandel kicks off the Grand Theatre's new season Oct. 1.
This Ontario city is celebrating Taylor Swift with a week of themed festivities
From Sept. 26 to Oct. 3, Kingston businesses are banding together to create a week-long celebration that pays tribute to every era of the superstar’s career.
Where gospel emotion meets rock 'n roll spirit
Bywater Call Opens the 18th Annual Blues at The Cove October 17.
Queen’s pub celebrates grand reopening with set from DJ Slim
Live music was a staple of the pub’s community gathering last weekend
Music, memory, and the magic in between
Montreal's Rob Lutes brings The Stories Behind the Songs workshop series to The Cove Inn, October 2.
Concerts, candlelight, and costumes will take over The Spire this October
This October, The Spire will be rockin’ with a full complement of musical acts spanning the genres.
The Family Name: Brothers, Banter, and Folk from Smiths Falls
Folk duo, Jacob and Ben Matte, perform live at The Cove Inn September 27
Elvis Stojko and friends are coming to Kingston on December 7 for a special holiday-themed Stars On Ice tour
Tickets for Slush Puppie Place performance on sale now!
Kasador headlines first-ever Princess St. Promenade concert
Performances from several bands had crowds cheering late into the evening
Naked by 9, Last Call, and LHRK return to The Mansion with original music and renewed energy for fall
Student bands want to ‘hit the ground running,’ Last Call vocalist says.
The Glorious Sons release new single "the taxmen demanded"
"New Plan” offers a sober reflection and declaration to move forward.
Cameron Wyatt: From local stages to global tours
Kasador lead singer returns to The Cove Inn for solo show September 11.
The Mansion hosts “Welcome Back Students” concert
Veteran Kingston musicians welcome new fans to the scene.
Crafting Kasador II: Inspiration, Collaboration, and Live Energy
Kingston indie rockers release collaborative new EP, Kasador II.
A ritual of many: Mountain Head returns to Kingston
Eccentric musical siblings with regional roots have big love for the Limestone City.
Former Canadian Idol winner Ryan Malcolm, Kingston real estate group find new way to stand out
Malcolm compared their videos to Weird Al Yankovic, an American comedy writer who is best known for music video parodies.
From the rainforest to the Rideau: Meet Mikhail Laxton
Australian ex-pat brings his "soul outlaw" sound to The Cove Inn in Westport, September 6.
Brooks & Bowskill bring roots, rock, and psychedelia to the Limestone City
Brooks & Bowskill make their Kingston debut September 21 at The Broom Factory with a full band and special guest opener Emilie Steele as a duo.
Blue Skies community mourns loss of founder, Oskar Graf
Master luthier and visionary behind Blue Skies Music Festival leaves behind a legacy.
Cantabile Choirs of Kingston launches 30th Anniversary Season
Celebrating a milestone year that celebrates three decades of musical excellence, innovation, and community.
Feel the Music: Tickets for the Kingston Symphony's 2025-2026 season now on sale
Regular concert tickets for the 2025-2026 season are available to purchase now.
Dead Root Revival: Roots, renewal, and rock 'n roll
Tom Savage and band play The Cove Inn, Westport on September 19.
Founder forging ahead for next year's Line Spike festival
Jeremy Campbell working to clear $200,000 worth of debt from this year's festival, as planning begins for 2026
Truth, trouble, and tenderness: The music of Graham Nicholas
Toronto singer-songwriter plays the Original Thursdays series at The Cove Inn, August 28.
Tribute to defunct blues festival returns to Kingston for another year
Juno award-winning blues musician Angelique Francis and her band will be performing Friday evening at Kingston's RCHA Club as part of the Kingston Blues Society's "tribute" to the former Limestone City Blues Festival.
Tiny Horse didn't mean to become a band
The Canadian indie rock band visits the Q studio to talk about their new single "Islands"
Kingston Symphony Warehouse bursting with thousands of used books
The Kingston book sale runs from Thursday, September 4 to Sunday, September 14, 2025
From Brooklyn to Westport: The future of jazz lands here
The BROWMAN ELECTRYC TRIO brings the brass to The Cove Inn, August 21.
Sweet music and some hard truths at Blue Skies Music Festival
After 53 years, the festival also includes a children's art and music camp in the third week of July, and an adult music camp.
Ottawa Bluesfest inspires, begs question: why can't Kingston host similar event?
In Canada (in North America, in fact), there are few better live music opportunities than Ottawa Bluesfest, which just wrapped another blisteringly successful event at LeBreton Flats Park.
MUSICwestport returns with new vibes in 2025
The 17th Annual MUSICwestport Arts & Music Open Air Festival returns August 15-16, 2025
Expired liquor licence closes west-end Kingston brewery's taproom
Spearhead Brewing Company on Development Drive in Kingston is prohibited from selling alcohol in its taproom until it receives a new liquor sales licence.
Annual ORT Mystery Concert scrapped for incoming students
University cites ‘safety concerns’ in decision to remove the concert.
A Beautiful View: Hannah Georgas and Sean Sroka curate a new kind of festival for Belleville
Hannah Georgas and Sean Sroka bring heart, history, and handpicked artists to the inaugural edition of Beautiful View.
A fine Wednesday night for country in Kingston
Gord Bamford celebrated 25 years of country hits and heart in a memorable Kingston stop, with rising talent Dean James opening the night.
Howe Island Rockin' the Rock 2025: A secret garden of sound in the Thousand Islands
Annual music festival rocked on with more than just rock 'n roll.
Review: Hobby and The Sheepdogs at Base31
An evening of steel guitars, gritty riffs, and a time-travel ride to the ‘70s era of aesthetics as both Hobby and The Sheepdogs rocked a fully packed Base31 Drill Hall.
10 years' cheers to MacKinnon Bros. beers: An interview with Back to the Farm headliners The Trews
Band talks homegrown pride, Kingston memories, and new music ahead of 10th annual Back to the Farm Beer & Music Festival
Township responds to music fest backlash
The Township of South Frontenac is responding to claims made earlier this week by Line Spike music festival organizer Jeremy Campbell, who says delays and decisions by local officials left him $225,000 in debt. Chief Administrative Officer Louise Fragnito
The Human Rights continue to ride the rhythm 25 years on
Canada's award-winning roots reggae band kicks off the MusicWestport Festival at The Cove Inn August 15.
Picking up the pieces: What’s next for Line Spike Festival organizer Jeremy Campbell
The inaugural Line Spike Frontenac music festival brought major Canadian acts and thousands of visitors to South Frontenac, but it also left organizer Jeremy Campbell over $225,000 in debt. He joins us to talk about what went wrong, what went right, and h
Trading open road for open waters: A musician goes on tour in a houseboat
Jordan Holman is taking his musical project, Kentucky, off the road and onto the water.
Live and electric: Friday’s Child make their full-band debut count - finding their Congregation
Friday’s Child & The Lost Congregation made their mark at the band's debut show July 11
Music festival in Harrowsmith loses liquor license, opens gates for free Burton Cummings show
A portion of the proceeds was to benefit the school’s construction of a music recording studio for its students.
Miguel Moreno spreads his love of traditional Latin American music
Los Paisanos Mariachi Band play The Cove Inn on July 15
The Halluci Nation to headline City of Kingston's Rockin' the Square event
Free public concert takes place in Springer Market Square on July 25
Applications now open for City of Kingston Arts Fund 2025 Project Grants
This year’s application process has been streamlined ahead of the new CKAF Framework coming in 2026.
Luella releases Pretty: A dreamy confession of first love
New track is featured on Kingston artist's new Summer Bummer Deluxe album.
CFRC wins national local talent development award
National Community Radio Association awards CFRC for supporting Kingston musicians and artists.
Perform at the Intercultural Arts Festival 2025
The City of Kingston invites local dancers and musicians to apply by July 16.
Housewife, Luella, and Jessica Wolowich: The perfect feminine summer evening lineup
A review of the June 27 show at The Broom Factory in Kingston.
On eve of music festival, Line Spike has liquor license revoked
Festival organizer forges on but calls for resignation of South Frontenac CAO, Louise Fragnito.
New music festival offers all-Canadian lineup and the 'power of positivity'
Sydenham native Jeremy Campbell is the organizer of the inaugural Line Spike Frontenac "power of positivity music harvest."
Nothing to prove, everything to play.
Matthew Holtby plays Original Thursdays at The Cove Inn, July 3.
Neighbourhood arts festival marking milestone this weekend
This year could be artistic director Tilson's last in role, he says
Jackson's musical projects highlight his performing and storytelling sides
Evan Jackson has just released his first solo record and also performs with pop band the Sugar Pills.
Swingin' through the ages with Stu Pike
Pike's olde time band, King of the Swingers, plays The Cove Inn on June 28
Skateboarding and live music? Yes, please!
L&A Expo ’25 brings Canada’s skateboarding roots to life with international freestyle competition in Napanee, July 26
Battle of the Bands Napanee 2025 hits the stage: A weekend of music, talent, and community spirit June 21-22
A two-day live music event and fundraiser supporting the Napanee District Secondary School Music Program
Greg Tilson found music and family in Kingston. Now, they take centre-stage on a new album
Settling down in Kingston, Ont., was not part of Greg Tilson’s long-term plan.
Abbie Louise on her southern roots, neo-soul vibes, and finding community in Kingston
Georgia-born artist hosts Walks of Life open mic on Friday, June 20 at Skeleton Park Arts Festival.
Line Spike - Year One Setting The Stage
It is a hectic time for Jeremy Campbell, as he works put together a first time major concert event in South Frontenac.
Performances, Stories and Ceremony: 2025 Kingston National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Join Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest (KNCLN) Saturday, June 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Confederation Park.
Council turns up the volume on municipal music strategy with additional $200,000 in funding.
May 20, city council unanimously approved an additional $200,000 for Tourism Kingston’s Music Office to continue implementing the Kingston Music Strategy.
A night of rich harmonies and raw talent
Kingston's Bad Fortune, Piner, VANCAMP and Evan Jackson at The Grad Club,
City Announces the 18th Grand OnStage Season Lineup
New season features many Canadian artists like Jann Arden, Howie Mandel, James Barker Band, Dallas Smith, Sam Roberts Band, Crown Lands, and Matt Andersen.
From garage bands to global tours: The musical journey of Eric Lawrance
Young Petty Stones play multiple dates at The Cove Inn, Westport this summer.
Old school, no apologies: Morgan Davis in his element
JUNO and Maple Blues Award-winning country blues master plays The Cove Inn, June 12.
Bars, brotherhood and building something real
Kingston rapper reflects on artistic journey ahead of farewell to Overtime show on May 31.
The Sugar Pills have Sydenham Connection
Evan Jackson and Sydney Fiset discuss growing up in South Frontenac and their new single, Crybaby.
Queen’s Pub set to reopen early June after nearly five-year closure
The student-run pub will return with a new look, staff, and an updated menu
Kingston city council renews support for music strategy
Kingston extends year-old music strategy with a focus improving musicians wages
Kingston's Codas wrap up first tour with hometown concert
Band will be performing their biggest concert to date on Friday at The Spire.
Skydiggers return to Kingston with new album, Dreams & Second Chances
An interview with Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson ahead of the band’s performance at The Broom Factory on May 24.
The state of becoming: David Rotundo and the spirit of the blues
The multiple award-winning harmonica player returns to The Cove Inn June 5 and 6 for two nights of live blues.
Still rockin’, still smilin’: Bobby Orr brings country and classic rock hits to Westport
Brockville band, Country Rocks, perform live at The Cove Inn on May 30.
Kingston artists to feature at premiere Ottawa music conference and festival
The city of Kingston is also set to be represented by Music Officer Moira Demorest at the two-day Canada After Dark summit.
Almond Milk and Luella talk digging deep and growing up
Kingston's longtime friends and musical collaborators discuss opening up to new sounds and experiences.
Old Man Luedecke on lost instruments and finding the gold
Acclaimed two-time JUNO Award-winning banjo plucker plays The Cove Inn on May 22.
Blood runs thick: Lake Porter set to release O+
Kingston "wholesome threesome" offer up debut single May 21.
Songs with roots: Emilie Steele’s road to The Deal
Kingston alt-country musician plays solo show at The Cove Inn, May 15
FOLDA puts art for better times front and centre at eighth annual festival
Kingston's Festival of Live Digital Art promises four days of live performance to unite, provoke, and inspire audiences.
Where the blues lives softly: An evening with Garrett Mason
JUNO-winning blues artist plays The Cove Inn on May 8.
Building the castle: Savannah Shea on music, community, and taking the leap
Sublime Kingston singer-songwriter performs live at The Cove Inn on May 9.
Becoming Kentucky: How music is giving Jordan Holman a second chance
Kingston Live podcast episode 79
The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown celebrates Ron MacLean appearance with new episode out now
In time for the playoffs, latest episode of popular podcast features legendary hockey broadcaster and Hip fan.
A lifetime of sax: Rick Flanagan of The Big Phat Horn Band
Popular Kingston retro brass ensemble plays The Cove Inn, Saturday, April 12.
Kingston quirk-rocker Five.X.Five unleashes sardonic pop-punk anthem "You Will Be Fine (And Other Lies)"
Artist releases first single from his debut album, Grackle.
Call for Applications: 2025 Local Arts Residency at the Kingston Grand Theatre
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 15 by 5 p.m.
JukeBox County unveils new folk single
"Can You See It?" described as a journey of hope and transformation.
How Andrew Vanhorn and band "Celt-ify" party atmospheres year-round.
The Celtic Kitchen Party ready for a sold out St. Patrick's Day show in Westport.
Spearhead and Celtic Kitchen Party team up up for St. Patrick's Day event
Bevvies and bus to and from Kingston Grand Theatre show March 15.
The Gertrudes release single, video ahead of new choral collaboration album
Out March 14, City Noise features Kingston's Cantabile Choir
Megan Hamilton premieres new single, video at KCFF
Released February 28, Horse Thief Bay Road is the latest single from Kingston eclectic folk rock artist.
Guided by her inner voice, Savannah Shea "intuitively pulled to create"
Treasured Kingston visual artist and singer-songwriter plays The Cove Inn February 13
Greater Kingston Chorus Invites New Singers to Open House Event
Event includes a free 2-month trial for new members.
How the Canadian Federation of Musicians is empowering artist-entrepreneurs
Kingston Live podcast episode 72
Patrick Dorie shows off storytelling skills on new LP, Love Songs For The Loveless
Bowmanville folk-rocker brings his trio to The Cove Inn, June 17
Grand OnStage offers deep discount to Kingston dancers
Save 50% on tickets to In My Body featuring Bboyizm at Kingston Grand Theatre November 30
Tim Hicks announces Kingston concert date
Country star brings his Campfire Troubadour Tour to the Isabel on November 16.
Kingston Live on CBC Ontario Morning
Co-founders recount Kingston Live’s origin and impact on the local music community.
New EP by KaKaow and Dupel a successful chemistry experiment
The two Kingston artists bend genres and blend sounds as they backtrack through their relationship over four progressive songs.
Martha's Table mixes music with food for fundraiser
June 16 event will raise money for expansion needed to address surging demands on Princess St. facility.
A bigger, better beer festival this June at Fort Henry
YGK Craft Beer Fest expands the experience with premium tickets, a larger space, a patio, indoor lounge and washrooms.
Inside The Manic Boys And Girls Club
Fernando Ferreira sets expectations for the band's April 29, 2023 performance at The Mansion in Kingston.
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
Michael C. Duguay's latest collab blends bands, genres
The Kingston composer and producer will be joining New Hermitage and Joyful Joyful as artists-in-residence at Hotel Wolfe Island.
New Piner single, video spotlights housing crisis
A Part Of It urges Canadians to challenge government officials to incentivize affordable and non-market housing.
Juvenis Battle of the Bands call for submissions
The annual festival is accepting applications from Kingston-based bands and musical mentors until March 24.
Tourism Kingston's Bandwidth series begins with "Record the Hit"
A Tourism Kingston local music education session featuring Justin Tessier of The Blue Stones, and Zane Whitfield or North of Princess Recording Studio.
New survey lets Kingston stakeholders inform Music Strategy
The City of Kingston calls on musicians, music sector workers, and anyone who appreciates music, to take part.
HomeGrown Live Music Festival 2023 call for artists
Kingston's all-local live music festival returns full-strength on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
KCFF announces Slaight Music Video Showcase
11 new music videos by Kingston musicians and filmmakers set to screen at Kingston Grand Theatre on March 4, 2023.
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.
Steven Heighton, SPAF amongst Mayor's Arts Awards recipients
Kingston music festival and musicians were honoured at presentation on November 9, 2022.
Queen's conference highlights “The Work That Music Festivals Do in the World”
Queen's University hosts conference addressing roles that music festivals play in our communities, October 14-15, 2022.
KaKaow unleashes cosmic funk with new album Earth to Station
Sci-fi sounds and imagery abound as Kingston electro-funk phenom launches listeners toward a higher place.
The Mahones announce album release date for Jameson Street
Trend-setting Celtic punks serve up drinking shanties on a new album
KPP brings concert series to the Kingston Penitentiary
The Mattress Shop Series will see three live music events inside the Kingston Penitentiary.
Back to the Farm filled with local flare
Local talent takes the spotlight at the MacKinnon Bros. annual beer and music festival.
New recovery programs could benefit Kingston's live music sector
CACRP recovery fund will help ease the financial risks for live music venues, festival organizers, promoters and artists.
Unison providing more financial relief for live music workers
Applications are now being accepted for Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund
Limestone City Blues Festival is full-on this August
Return to full-format, the Kingston blues festival promises phenomenal weekend of music.
Kingston Live up for Canadian Live Music Industry Award
Volunteers to attend award ceremony hosted by Jully Black on June 10 in Toronto as part of Canadian Music Week.
Skeleton Park Arts Festival returns
Kingston’s favourite solstice celebration is back after two-year pandemic hiatus.
Kingston artists pool recordings to save Roswell Rehearsals
New music compilation featuring 25 Kingston bands and artists aims to raise funds for rescue effort.
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.
Forty Seven Teeth open up about four-year hiatus and new album “Apologies”
Anna Robertson and Dee Prescott share details on surprise new album and future plans.
Saving Kingston's Roswell Rehearsals
Kingston's music community bands together to help save a beloved—and rare—west end jam space.
KPP Concerts announces inaugural Spring Reverb festival
Applications now open until April 19 for local performing artists.
Homegrown Live announces 2022 festival lineup
Kingston's annual, all-local music festival takes place Saturday, May 7
New Shook Planet single signals new sonic direction
Ted Evans cements a sound for his solo project with release of "Let It Go."
Homegrown Live 2022 call for artists
After a tumultuous two years, the all-local music festival is back on for Saturday, May 7, 2022.
Kingstonist launches online radio station
New free service streams digital music by local Kingston bands and artists 24/7.
Ontario raises capacity limits on live music venues and more
Indoor capacity limits and proof of vaccination requirements could be lifted altogether by March 1.
The Gertrudes spotlight Kingston’s housing crisis
New "Boys' Town" music video a reminder of housing scarcity in city.
Updates to public health measures impacting live music
More restrictions lifted permitting food and drink indoors, return to regular operating hours.
Live music in Kingston cancelled until at least mid-January
Today, premier Doug Ford announced modifications to Step Two of Ontario's Roadmap to Reopen that restricts live music performances as of January 5 until at least January 17, 2022. These restrictions apply to indoor concert venues, theatres...
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.
The Glorious Sons to premiere Kingston concert film New Year’s Eve
Filmed in Kingston back in February 2018, Little Prison City will premiere on December 31 via the band's mobile app.
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.
More capacity limits for live music venues
Concert venues, bars and restaurants drop to 50% capacity as of December 19
Bill C-2 prolongs pandemic relief for hardest hit businesses
Government approves bill extending aid for music venues, live music workers.
Federal support for live music coming
New $60 million Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund to help individual live performance workers
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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CLMA praises proposal in support of businesses facing COVID challenges
Liberals introduce new bill that makes good on commitments to save business and jobs that critical to Canada’s economy.
The Gertrudes celebrate album release with new song and video
New album, Emergency To Emergency out today, on Wolfe Island Records & Zunior
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.
Five artists feature in second phase of City’s Local Arts Residency program
Miss Emily and The Gertrudes amongst new batch of Kingston artists selected.
New Keaton single "Real Kings" featuring King Los
Kingston hip hop artist collaborates with Puff Daddy protégé
New Finny McConnell solo LP "The Dark Streets of Love"
After 30 years, The Mahones founder and front man releases first-ever solo offering.
Kingston Live on The Morning Show
Kingston Live co-founder, Rob Howard, shows off the new Kingston Live website and discusses Kingston's thriving music scene with CKWS Global News' The Morning Show host, Bill Welychka.
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Local music compilation marks 20 years of KPP Concerts
Local concert promoter celebrates anniversary with new local music releases.
Michael C. Duguay Details Grand Theatre residency
Kingston musician is the first of four artists chosen for pilot program.
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...
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...
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...
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. “...
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...
Kingston musician releases mental health-inspired album
A Kingston musician is using his time working in mental health as a means to give back to the sector locally. Rich Tyo has spent two years working on the songs that make up the new album ‘Inner Space Outer Space by Kingston group, JukeB...
Kingston Kiwanis Music Festival performers find provincial success
Close to 40 Kingston performers enter annual music competition.
Spencer Evans releases debut album
A long-awaited debut from one of Kngston's most accomplished musicians.
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...
Non-profit music venue launches fundraiser CD
The Embassy assembling new compilation CD to raise funds for Kingston live music venue.
Futura Free's Follow-Up "Reducer" a Delightfully Dark Departure
Second LP from Kingston's emo-revivalists is bleak, but impressive.
Holmberg sounds off on new audio venture
Kingston’s Aaron Holmberg has worked on some of Canada’s most iconic records.
The case for Kingston as the Music Capital of Canada
Why Kingston is Canada's top music destination, no contest.
Eighty local artists receive funding from the City of Kingston Arts Fund’s Resiliency Grant
$80,000 will be awarded directly to local artists
Local musicians join ‘Music Across the Border’ to benefit United Way
TV station brings together music artists from New York and eastern Ontario
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 ...
Kingston musician’s new single a tribute to farmers
Clem Chesterfield's “Date Night” speaks to making the most of the time we have.
Music comedy duo offer mentorship to high school students pursuing the arts
New program demonstrates the value of careers in the arts.
Sarah Harmer: Looking Back & Stepping Up
Kingston artist up for 2021 JUNO Award for Alternative Adult Album of the Year
The Gertrudes' tribute to tragic fire
Proceeds from new song going to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
The Hip to Receive Humanitarian Award at 2021 JUNOS
Kingston's The Tragically Hip will be presented with the 2021 Humanitarian Award during the 50th annual JUNO Awards broadcast on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
Exclusive! The Mahones announce original lineup St. Patrick's Day 2022 hometown show
Frontman Finny McConnell leaks several surprises during rare interview.
The Mahones' frontman Finny McConnell sheds his shamrock shackles
Exclusive preview on podcast episode 29.
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