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Music News 

This new Canadian cannabis brand will support emerging musical talent by selling cannabis products.

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Blue Rodeo, Cannabis, Michael Wekerle, Our Lady Peace

[A full disclosure: I’m an investor in this company. Just wanna be up front about that. -AC] There’s a new

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Poll: Who Should Play Toronto’s El Mocambo?

November 17, 2018November 17, 2018 Gilles LeBlanc 2 Comments #KeepLiveAlive, El Mocambo, Michael Wekerle, Poll, The Rolling Stones, Toronto

It’s somehow appropriate that on the first snowy night in Toronto this year, the city’s most famous palm tree was

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What the hell is happening with the El Mocambo renos? Let’s find out from someone who knows.

March 17, 2018March 16, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Eddie Kramer, El Mocambo, Michael Wekerle

[I originally wrote this for Global News Toronto. – AC] Back in November 2014, it looked like the El Mocambo,

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So What’s Going on with Toronto’s El Mocambo?

July 17, 2017July 16, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment El Mocambo, Michael Wekerle

About five years ago, it looked like the El Mocambo, Toronto’s legendary dive bar that has featured gigs by everyone

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Podcast 

Geeks and Beats Podcast, Episode 137: Scooby Snacks

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment B.o.B., Coffee, David Bowie, El Macombo, Flat Earth Society, Lisa Oake, Lou Schizas, Making a Murder, Michael Wekerle, Michael Yurkovich, Passwords, Pearl Jam, Scalping, Singapore, Ticketmaster, web design, Will

I’m back home now, but the last two weeks’ worth of podcasts were done from hotel rooms, one in London

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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  • Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
    Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
    From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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  • Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
    Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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