Random music news for Monday, April 1, 2019
April 1st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I HATE April Fool’s Day, so you can be assured that all the music news you’re about to read has
Browsing the "El Mocambo" Tag
Early registration for Indie Week ends April 9
March 17th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
The big day might not come until November, the deadline for early Indie Week registration is April 9 – just
UPDATE: Let’s start a totally unsubstantiated rumour about the Rolling Stones coming to Canada.
February 11th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The Rolling Stones’ No Filter tour has been set in, er, stone–but there seems to be something afoot. A number
We have the first confirmed booking for refurbished El Mocambo
December 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
After years of work and tens of millions of dollars of investment, Toronto’s venerable El Mocambo still isn’t open yet.
Random music news for Tuesday, November 27, 2018
November 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Any news from Mars yet? Just checking. Maybe someone up there needs music news for November 27, 2018. Here are
Random music news for Wednesday, November 21, 2018
November 21st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back in the home office but still technically on vacation for another few days. Here are some random music news
Random music news for Monday, November 19, 2018
November 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Last full day in Thailand. Then it’s a 27-hour ride home including an eight-hour layover in Seoul. I think I’m
Poll: Who Should Play Toronto’s El Mocambo?
November 17th, 2018 | by Gilles LeBlanc
It’s somehow appropriate that on the first snowy night in Toronto this year, the city’s most famous palm tree was
Random music news for Tuesday, October 30, 2018
October 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Music news for All Hallow’s Eve Eve: October 30, 2018. Weekly Canadian music sales and streams vs. this point last
What the hell is happening with the El Mocambo renos? Let’s find out from someone who knows.
March 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[I originally wrote this for Global News Toronto. – AC] Back in November 2014, it looked like the El Mocambo,
Random Music News for Saturday, November 11, 2017
November 11th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Off to LA today to see Morrissey at the Hollywood Bowl tonight. He’d better not cancel. And now, some music
So What’s Going on with Toronto’s El Mocambo?
July 17th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
About five years ago, it looked like the El Mocambo, Toronto’s legendary dive bar that has featured gigs by everyone
New Push for Toronto’s Spadina Avenue to be Recognized as a “Rock Walk”
May 24th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
One of the things Toronto needs to do better is to find ways to commemorate important musical heritage sites. The
Random Music News for Friday, February 3, 2017
February 3rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1972, a blizzard started in Iran. When it ended seven days later, more than 4,000 people
Random Music News for Tuesday, May 3, 2016
May 3rd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
The bull terriers found a nest of bunnies in the back yard. It wasn’t pretty, but they were really proud
Random Music News for Wednesday, February 3, 2016
February 3rd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Yesterday was a long day of chasing the sun. Up at 6am Tuesday Singapore time. A 9:10am flight to London that
Rumours About the Fate of the El Mocambo
March 2nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
We know that he Elmo, Canada’s most famous dive rock’n’roll bar, has a new owner. It’s madman rock’n’roll Bay Street
Geeks&Beats Episode 80. Yes, We’ve Made It That Far. Here Are Your Show Notes.
November 12th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Eighty shows? Well, we’re impressed. We never thought we’d make it this far–and since there’s no reason to stop, we
So THAT’S Who Bought the El Mocambo!
November 6th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Mystery solved. The El Mo goes to Michael Wekerle, business personality and CEO of Difference Capital? Who? The Dragon’s Den
The El Mocambo: The End is Very Near
November 1st, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Later this month, the El Mocambo–one of Canada’s most storied rock venues–will be no more. A million bands have played
Geeks&Beats Episode 78: Show Notes! Show Notes! Show Notes!
October 29th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
First things first: Here’s a big fat reminder that Michael and I will be recording next week’s podcast from the
Is the Iconic El Mocambo Sign Up for Sale on eBay?
October 22nd, 2014 | by Alan Cross
We know that the club is finally going to close, but are the owners really looking to move the sign
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