As summer arrives once again and festival season approaches, many musicians kick off their summer tours. During a visit to Asheville, North Carolina to witness Flying Lotus firsthand, it dawned on me how prevalent attending live shows has been in my upbringing. My elders introduced me to a wide variety of music from infancy, so my childhood was full of music. As a music lover - self-proclaimed melomaniac - I’m completely content with spending endless amounts of time indulging in audible sweetness. The excitement and energy of a concert is intoxicating, and I'm always left craving more! It seems that some people today surprisingly enjoy listening to music, but have never attended a live performance, live show, or concert. Why aren’t more people motivated to be a part of this concertgoer culture? Are you not aware of its perks?
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With April behind us, we can look forward to another month of exciting shows happening in a city near you. As you "May" know, Canadian Music Week will be occurring between May 6-10th in downtown Toronto with 1,000 showcasing bands and more than 60 live music venues. This month features artists such as Kid Ink, M.I.A., Bun B, and more. Check out our feature article on Events You Don’t Want To Miss (May 2014).
As 2014 quickly approaches, we're left with one month remaining in the calendar year. Although the holiday season has finally arrived, there are still many events in which you'll be able to attend (if you don't mind going out in the cold). With several great artists on tour, we've compiled a list of Events You Don't Want To Miss (December 2013).
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