Summer Show Line - Ups

  To conclude my Summer Festival and Music Show Blog, I just want to wish everyone a happy and safe summer filled with good tunes, good vibes, lots of dancing and amazing music. I've compiled a grand list of summer music shows and festivals that you may be interested in looking into or attending. 


June 28 – Uniun- AN21
June 29 - Footwork - Digital Dreams Official Afterparty
June 29 - Guvernment - Makus Schulz (open to close set)
June 30 - Guvernment - Benny Benassi & Cazzette afterparty

June 20 - The Drake - Dan Croll
June 21 - Operal House - A Tribe Called Red
June 21 - Uniun- Project46
June 22 - Cobra - tyDi
June 26 - Parts and Labour - Cold Cave
June 28 - Footwork - Sydney Blu
JUNE 29 & 30 - Digital Dreams Festival
June 30 - The Hoxton - Mac Demarco
July 5 - Vans Warped Tour
July 6 - Downsview Park - Tegan and Sara
July 10 - Rockstar Mayhem Festival
July 13 - Venue TBA - Skrillex
July 24 - Hard Luck Bar - Tim Barry
July 31 - Downsview Park - Edgefest
Aug 3 - VELD

Feel free to leave some comments or suggestions of other shows or artists that are performing. Afterall, it's through musical enculturation that we have new experiences, build lasting memories, and make great friends.  

Digital Dreams Festival

 To continue on with my posts about summer music shows, the countdown is on for Digital Dreams Festival! For two epic days, June 29th and 30th, a number of renowned DJ's and artists will be performing at the Molson Canadian Ampthitheatre. It is a massive outdoor event with 3 main stages and over 40,000 tickets sold to date. No matter what type of music you are into in the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) world, there will be something for you.

  Not only do I want to inform all of you about amazing shows and artists, but I think it's of value to include little survival tips when going to these types of events. First and foremost, stay hydrated! Hoping that good weather comes through, it is important to drink plenty of water because you'll be dancing up a storm and exposed to the heat and sun. Secondly, choose your shoes wisely. Closed - toed shoes are best, so that your toes aren't constantly stepped on. Because this is a beach event, heels are strongly dis-advised. My last little tip for a festival - type show is wear a fanny - pack! This keeps your hands free, and your belongings safe. Key items for you ladies out there that I suggest are, a mini tissue pack, extra bobby pins, q-tips for makeup touch - ups, and hand sanitizer.

  Here is the amazing line - up you can all look forward to, and a quick link if you are interested in purchasing tickets. What DJ are you excited to see?

Purchase Digital Dream Tickets

Bud Light Sensation

  For the first time in Canada, Bud Light Sensation debuted at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. On June 1st, Canadians came together dressed in all white attire and witnessed a world of sea life, giant jellyfish floating from the ceiling, acrobats, fire, and amazing music from world famous DJ's. Some of the featured DJ's included:

 

Mr. White

2000 and one

Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano

Fedde Le Grand

Eric Prydz

Otto Knows

MC Gee

  The most important thing to remember when going to a show of this multitude is, always have a buddy system. It is so easy to get lost, and it also takes a lot of time to get from one place to another.

  I attended this even with 3 other people and saw things I have never seen before. It was truly a pleasure to be a part of the first ever Sensation show in Canada and hopefully they saw that we are hungry for more ! Here is a link to their official website that features a post event video. Sensation Video Recap

Muse

Hello everyone !

  Probably one of my all time favourite bands is Muse! Muse is an amazing 3 - person rock band from UK that first came together in 2004. Their style of music is very eclectic and consists of a blend of progressive rock, heavy metal, and space rock. I even noticed a bit of "dubstep" bass style during their show which was very modern and fun. As a gift I received tickets to attend this show in April, at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Wow, was I ever blown away. The ACC put on the most amazing light and pyrotechnic show I have ever witnessed. They played songs from almost all of their 6 albums and had so much energy, and eccentricity. Muse had an amazing stage layout, and had one of a kind instruments. A see-through grand piano with neon lights lit up as Matthew Bellamy played each chord/notes. Dominic Howard played the drums on a rotating stage while singing vocals, and the crowd who had floor access moshed the night away.

  If you're interested in hearing some of their work, I've included one of my favourite songs from their album, The Resistance. Undisclosed Desires

For more additional information visit their official website:
muse.mu

Works Cited
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/9c9f1380-2516-4fc9-a3e6-f9f61941d090

Decadence

  In March, I went out on a limb, and was lucky enough to grab tickets for Decadence! Taking the chance to drive to downtown Toronto, without tickets for a show, but with the intense hope of any trance/house lover was well worth it.

  Decadence took place is the well known venue of Guvernment. The Guvernment is the largest nightclub in Toronto and is a prime location for DJ's to lay down their tracks. Guvernment features 8 rooms and includes a rooftop patio called Skybar that open seasonally.

  The particular DJ that I was inclined to see was W&W who are from the Netherlands. They
have an edgy trance and tech vibe and played an amazing set. Literally, I felt like my life was made!

The set list : 

DECADENCE 2013
All Access Guvernment/Kool Haus Complex

KOOL HAUS:

10 – 11:30pm MANZONE & STRONG

12am – 1am R3HAB

1 – 2:30am CALVIN HARRIS

2:30 – 4:30am NICKY ROMERO

4:30am – Close MANZONE & STRONG

GUVERNMENT:

11pm – 12am MARK OLIVER

12 – 3am COSMIC GATE

3 – 5am W&W

5am – Close MARK OLIVER

CHROMA:

11pm – 1:30am GREG GOW

1:30 – 3:30am FLIPSIDE

3:30am – Close JOEE CONS

ACID LOUNGE:

11pm – Close OVI M

  Sometimes taking chances is well worth it for the artists you love. It is important to always have a plan B and remember to stay safe. Take a listen to W&W's Lift Off, which is a remix played during their set at this years Decadence.

W&W - Lift Off! Offical Music Video

Works Cited
http://theguvernment.com/decadence2013/
http://theguvernment.com/about/

Biography

  Kumasta ka! My name is Mary Grace C., and I will be sharing my blog about Summer festivals and music shows. I am a music lover of all genres, and an avid show attendee. Since moving closer to Toronto, from my hometown of London Ontario, my love for diversity within artists and venues has grown.

  Just to give you a little insight about myself, I am currently an accounting student at Sheridan College in Mississauga and will be entering my second year this coming September 2013. I come from a big filipino family and every single member from both my mother's side, and my father's side, is musically talented in some form or another. I started playing piano at the age of 6, moved on to guitar, alto saxophone, classical guitar and even played around with the trombone. Being filipino, one of our favourite activities during potlucks and parties is singing kareoke.

All of these experiences has led me to believe the exposure of music to be of great importance in everyday life. In my blog, I hope you will enjoy my posts about summer shows in Toronto. Toronto provides wonderful and exciting opportunities to enjoy music of all kinds for all different tastes.




Thank you for taking the time to read and I invite you to post comments or even suggestions about anything and all things music.

- Mary Grace C.