Skate4Cancer’s second annual ‘The Cure is Knowledge Tour’ kicks off May 2nd in London, ON. The Cure Is Knowledge Tour aims to bring the vibrant Skate4Cancer community together in communities across Canada, with a goal of spreading awareness about cancer prevention methods, education about self-examination and early detection, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles. These free, all ages events ensure that we are 100% inclusive of anyone interested in becoming a part of the Skate4Cancer community. These events are a celebration of unity, knowledge and our commitment to finding a cure.

As Skate4Cancer founder Rob Dyer once said, “We may not be able to raise enough money to change the world, but we may be able to raise enough people to change the world.” It is our desire to deliver that message personally to the youth across Canada. Join us on the second annual “The Cure Is Knowledge Tour”, May 2nd-24th, coast-to-coast.

More info available at www.skate4cancer.com and www.myspace.com/skate4cancer.

Tonight – May 20th at the Habitat

May21

http://thehabitat.ca/2008/05/10/40-thieves-with-sailors-blood/

40 Thieves, Previously Arbutus Trio, they found a love for frequent journeys into uncharted musical lands! Consisting of Jordan Stubbs, the deck hand drummer; Kyle Plantinga, the stowaway and bass sword sharpener; Leo Cieslak, nest boy and solo controller; and Justin Bones, the savvy boozehound and verse mate!

Sailor’s Blood conquer audiences with their swift attack of folk-punk infused rock and roll, heavy in ferocity, power, and pure heart! Their role models include Black Beard, Sailor Jerry, Billy Bones, Captain Hook, a distrust in organised sailormanship (NAVY), and an avid promotion of piracy.

Great weekend of shows at the Minstrel Cafe

May15

On High Album Release Tour – Saturday, May 17th at the Minstrel Cafe

Sudbury; Northern Ontario singer-songwriters Kate Maki, Nathan Lawr, Cindy Doire and Ryan Bishops

Kate Maki: “She can sell a song with only her voice and an acoustic guitar.” (Pitchfork)
Nathan Lawr: “He tackles countless genres flawlessly and continues gracefully to be one of Canada’s most underrated songwriters.” (Obscure Sound)
Ryan Bishop: “Twangy, authentic, scratchy, and sublime.” (Americana UK)
Cindy Doire: “Her guitar playing is precise, her melodies are effective, her charm is seductive, the potential is enormous.” (Radio-Canada)

Sunday, May 18th
The ramblin ambassadors
surf/garage rock/spaghetti western, with a brand new album on Mint Records.

Tokyo Police Club – May 14th, 2008

May10

Tokyo Police Club is a Canadian indie rock band from Newmarket, Ontario, consisting of singer and bassist Dave Monks, guitarist Josh Hook, keyboardist Graham Wright, and drummer Greg Alsop.

Tokyo Police Club formed in 2005 while playing for fun in a basement after the four had disbanded from a previous group in which they had been playing. The band started to gain attention and played some small shows throughout the Toronto area. With a buzz forming in Montreal, Tokyo Police Club was asked to play in the city’s Pop Montreal festival, and soon after they signed with Toronto label Paper Bag Records.

Since their formation the band has appeared in numerous festivals. Notably, in 2006 they appeared at Edgefest and the inaugural Osheaga Festival. In 2007, they performed at the Coachella music festival in Indio, California, at Lollapalooza in Chicago, at Bumbershoot in Seattle, and at the Glastonbury Festival and Reading Festival in England.

Life & Arts Festival this weekend

May7

http://www.lifeandarts.com/
Friday – Lake City Casinos Mainstage

Mat Duffus
9:30-10:30am

Aaron Gregg
10:45-11:30am

Chloe, Kyle & Co
11:45am-12:30pm

I Tromboni
12:45-1:15pm

I Tromboni
1:30-2:00pm

Uncorked
5:00-5:50pm

Get Bent BellyDance
6:00-6:30pm

I Tromboni
6:45-7:45pm

T.O.F.U.
8:00-9:00pm

Wunderbread
9:15-10:15pm

Friday – RCA: Mary Irwin Theatre

Staccato
9:30-10:20am

Rhonda Draper
11:20am-12:10pm

Staccato
1:10-2:00pm

Saturday – Lake City Casinos
Mainstage

KC Concert Band
11:00 – 11:50am

Viva Vocals
12:15 – 1:00pm

I Tromboni
1:15 – 2:15pm

Smashlee
2:30 – 3:15pm

The Malarkeys
3:30 – 4:15pm

Blu Hopkins
4:30 – 5:15pm

Wunderbread
5:30 – 6:15pm

Laura Smith
6:30 – 7:15pm

Todd Butler
7:30 – 8:15pm

Saturday – The Mission Group
Festival Stage

Old Time Fiddlers
11:00 – 11:45am

Art Pruce
12:00 – 12:45pm

Wunderbread
1:00 – 2:00pm

Sound Serious
2:15 – 3:00pm

Brad Prevedoros
3:15 – 4:00pm

Gorgeous Priceless
4:15 – 5:00pm

Closing Iris
5:15 – 6:00pm

T.O.F.U.
6:15 – 7:15pm

Jon-Rae Fletcher & Alphababy @ the Habitat – Friday, May 9th, 2008

May5

tickets are $12!!

The son of a preacher, Jon-Rae grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia, where he sang in his church’s choir by day, and fell in love with the music of Kurt Cobain at night. Jon-Rae founded the original River band with a collective of Vancouver friends, but disbanded the group when he moved east to follow a girlfriend, whom he later married.

The River was reformed with like-minded Toronto musicians in 2003, and they have grown into somewhat of a cult band with an ever-expanding audience. Combining country, gospel, rock, and soul, Jon-Rae & The River have created a unique blend of music, sometimes complemented by an on-stage choir.

The Alphababy drill… Graham Jones plays the drums and occasionally sings. Brandon Scott plays the guitar, sings alot, and plays the harmonica. Jeffrey Innes plays the guitar, sings alot and used to play bass and piano in the band live, but still does on recordings sometimes. Adam Newton plays the bass and the guitar. Matthew Vatour plays keys and guitar.