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Random music news for Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Two weeks until the US presidential election. And wouldn’t you know it, but this could happen the day before. So

After six years, $30 million, and a pandemic that threatened to derail everything, Toronto’s El Mocambo reopened with its first

It’s finally happening: A beloved Toronto music venue, the El Mocambo, is coming back to life, palm tree lights and all.

The last time Toronto’s El Mocambo hosted a live gig, Barack Obama was still president and Donald Trump hadn’t even

After over five years of construction and tens of millions of dollars in renovations, the El Mocambo, one of Canada’s

Every day is Ground Hog Day, but I can confirm that this is music news for Thursday, April 16, 2020.

You know that things are weird when my visit to Costoco revealed that my local store totally out of antiseptic

A few weeks back, I had a private tour of the new-look El Mocambo, which has been under renovation forever.

Wearing a face mask to keep from being sick but frustrated that your iPhone’s Face ID won’t work? Try this.

For decades (c. 1948), The El Mocambo at 462 Spadina was one of Toronto great music bars, hosting everyone from

I try not to be a judgemental person. But then I heard someone pronounce Über as “Yoober” and all bets

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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