Charlotte Day Wilson is a Toronto-born, Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist best known for her RnB music. With incredible talent that can transform a moment into an experience through deep yet hypnotic songs anthems; Charlotte Day Wilson makes every performance count!

Charlotte’s warm voice brings to mind the jazz phrasings of classic torch singers while her fiery anthems linger long after they are complete. Charlotte is adept at crafting modern lamentations that transcend generations while captivating listeners from different generations.

She quickly rose to fame with the release of 2016 slow-burner “Work,” and since has established herself as an integral piece of the city‘s jazz and R&B fabric through collaborations with artists like Mustafa and BADBADNOTGOOD. Alpha was released to critical acclaim on July 20, 2021.

Alpha reveals Wilson’s impressive talent as she explores a range of genres including understated folk, groovy pop and airy gospel music while delving deeper into themes surrounding queer love. Additionally, there’s a special remix featuring King Princess, Amaarea and Meshell Ndegeocello which adds sexual energy and depth.

Charlotte Day Wilson creates music that bridges melancholy and optimism with lyrics full of powerful messages, such as her breakthrough hit “Work”, where she sings: “I’m here to say I love you but my heart’s still broken/ And I won’t let go”.

Charlotte Day Wilson accomplished more this year than many artists can only dream of: her sultry ballads featured in an Apple commercial; soundscapes paired with major art installations in Toronto; debuting at number 10 on Billboard R&B charts (both U.S. and Canadian); as well as performances on both The Tonight Show and Ellen. In an Instagram post at the end of 2019, she acknowledged it had been an intense year full of change, decisions-making, stress and heartache.

Charlotte has shown great resilience throughout her struggles, becoming an artist to be reckoned with on the music scene and helping others overcome similar difficulties. Leveraging her community for support, Charlotte now uses that wisdom to aid other in navigating similar hurdles as hers. We look forward to watching what the next stage brings for this incredibly special artist.

The Copa America is one of the oldest international football tournaments. While its early structure veered off course, since 1993 its structure has remained fairly consistent. Originally held annually but now held every two or four years and featuring either only two teams per group or an eight-team knockout stage as needed.

Since 1993, CONMEBOL tournaments have hosted teams from outside its confederations on numerous occasions. Mexico have featured regularly since they rejoined in 1993 while Japan and Qatar were regular invitees; most recently the United States made their comeback after being absent since 2007. This year will mark their return with more teams from outside their own confederation having joined since 1993 – Mexico will again feature alongside Japan, Qatar and Japan joining for this edition – this time after being absent since 2007.

Guest participants tend to add padding and viewer numbers before quickly departing – however some have managed to defy expectations by reaching the quarterfinals – for example Honduras and Costa Rica made the last eight in 2001!

Though not exclusively, teams from outside CONMEBOL have diminished the prestige of this tournament, its weakness can also be traced to its use of weak guest participants combined with regular rejections of invitations from leading clubs on the continent – leading to it appearing weak and desperate; creating the appearance that it should be at the pinnacle of international footballing history rather than looking desperate or cheapening its reputation.

That is especially galling when there are so many high-caliber teams available to take their place. For instance, the USMNT have the chance to prove they belong in Group C when they take on Venezuela, Ecuador and Jamaica in their opening three matches of Group C.

Colombia are one of the fastest rising teams, boasting an exciting young squad anchored by Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi from Premier League clubs like Chelsea. Meanwhile Ecuador are among the most physical teams on the continent while Jamaica can make life tough for any team participating in this tournament.

Brazil and Argentina both possess strong chances of claiming another championship at this tournament, although Argentina are clear favorites as they’ve already taken three wins so far.

Billy Idol, one of the iconic musical figures who led punk rock into mainstream pop and was one of MTV’s founding stars, remains an indelible musical legend. Dancing With Myself is his long-awaited memoir which brings key events from his extraordinary career alive with all their in-your-face attitude and exuberance that his fans have come to adore.

Billy Idol grew up in Goring, an Oxford suburb in England. As a boy he enjoyed hanging out with friends and getting into trouble; passing his 11 plus exam and enrolling at Sussex University before dropping out to found the Bromley Contingent of Sex Pistols instead. An instructor’s notation that read “Billy Is Idle” inspired his stage name; though it would eventually be changed slightly so as not to cause confusion with Eric Idle of Monty Python fame.

After founding Generation X and releasing an eponymous debut album in 1978, Idol embarked on a solo career. He relocated to New York City in 1981, linking with Kiss manager Bill Aucoin who helped secure him a recording contract with Chrysalis Records and teaming with guitarist Steve Stevens to craft a signature sound that brought together half a century of rock history in an artistic yet original noise that quickly became his trademark sound.

In the 1980s, Idol achieved international renown through his multiple platinum albums and sold-out concerts around the globe. He graced Time Magazine and Rolling Stone’s US version that year; also making movie appearances; originally being chosen to portray T-1000 for Terminator 2: Judgment Day before an injury rendered him secondary casting choice – although an appearance as T-1000 may have happened at some point had an injury prevented that from occurring.

Idol remains active touring his band across major cities and performing live, while also expanding his fan base through live recordings. His recent release Kings & Queens of the Underground showcases Idol at his most mature; drawing upon his roots while adding modern elements. Idol achieves true rock icon status through this stunning achievement which embraces aggression with subtlety, rhythm with romance and roar with charm – truly an outstanding success that cements his position. Currently living in Los Angeles with his two children (son Willem Wolf; daughter Bonnie Blue; two grandchildren are present).

3ICE Hockey, in anticipation of this weekend’s Patrick Cup being awarded in Las Vegas, is already looking forward to its second season with innovative ideas and creative solutions. Their goal is to bring three-on-three overtime back onto a national platform as many consider this part of hockey to be its crown jewel.

Throughout its six-week summer tournament in various U.S. cities, a fast-paced 3-on-3 ice hockey league features well-known faces and big name players, such as Hershey Bears legend Ray Bourque who will coach Team Bourque. A two-time Norris Award winner who played 20 seasons for two different NHL clubs before his jerseys were retired is among them.

Bourque is among the many former NHL players to sign on and coach a 3ICE team, featuring former stars as well as promising young talents – the goal being to highlight both veterans’ skills as well as those that might make an impactful move at a later time.

3ICE was formed with similar leagues such as basketball’s BIG3 in mind and is taking the NHL’s overtime format and amplifying it significantly. Instead of five-minute periods with sudden death rules, games feature two eight-minute periods with running clocks (unless there’s a penalty or injury). Furthermore, penalties differ considerably from their treatment in the NHL; no penalty box exists, making these fast-paced contests all the more engaging!

Johnston and his team’s goal has been to offer hockey fans an engaging way of watching the game, which they have done through their inaugural season. Though there have been some dud games here and there, Johnston feels that overall this experience has exceeded his expectations.

One key thing he has observed this season is how NHL fans who watch live were more responsive than expected to 3-on-3 overtime, with TV broadcasters successfully capturing and relaying it.

Regarding 3ICE’s future, its founder and CEO sees great promise. He wants to expand the league’s reach, including possibly organizing youth version at Olympic games. Furthermore, he’s confident that 3-on-3 hockey has its place amongst so much sports noise in today’s society.

Peter Sagar of Mac DeMarco fame is known for his dreamy R&B. However, Homeshake Band live performances go beyond simply featuring Sagar’s silken falsettos and quirky instrumentation; rather they offer him the space to explore who he is as an artist – something which Helium expands on further.

Montreal native Sagar isn’t afraid to branch out from his past and experiment with different sounds, which is evident in his four-piece’s sound. After serving as DeMarco’s touring guitarist for some time, Sagar started his own project to craft his signature style that remains easily distinguishable despite slow tempos and low-key atmosphere.

This approach has proven itself. While their early releases were easy to compare with DeMarco (especially his ethereal yacht-soul songwriting and minimalist production), their later work has moved further away from his dancehall-ready live show and into more eclectic territory, thus widening their audience without alienating old supporters.

The new album by this American band stands up to that standard, boasting some of the strongest soundscapes and tracks ever. Particularly noteworthy songs, including Early, Trudi, and Lou, offer a soothing serenity rarely found today’s hyperactive pop scene.

Helium marks Homeshake’s continuing experiment in their new direction, yet their live performance at Fiddler’s Club proved somewhat subpar primarily due to an atmosphere that failed to support them fully. Homeshake relies heavily on audience participation for full effect – however the crowd of Fiddler’s Club only contributed annoying noise!

Though the venue wasn’t ideal for Homeshake’s music, despite some technical issues and Canadian-style apologies. Once settled into their set with Hello Welcome as their opener – an apt representation of their new sound with slow guitar riffs and melodies similar to DeMarco but featuring longer guitar solos as well as synthesizer backing tracks makes this album feel fresh and distinctive.

Every song on this EP was an absolute treat to listen to – from Faded’s buoyant, samba-tinged B-side and Khmlwugh’s captivating chorus, all the way down to its non-vocal interludes with Sagar using his microphone effect for low-pitched “thank yous” between tracks.

Norah Jones is an award-winning singer-songwriter combining acoustic pop and jazz influences into her music, captivating millions worldwide while garnering multiple Grammy awards throughout her career. She has sold over 20 million albums since 2000 – becoming one of the top female artists this century. Born to Ravi Shankar (famous sitar player) and Sue Jones (cookbook artist), Norah spent her early childhood years living in Grapevine Texas where she attended Colleyville Middle School before eventually attending Booker T Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts before finally transferring to Booker T Washington High School for Performing & Visual Arts Dallas where she participated in their choir and played alto saxophone in their band.

Come Away With Me was released in 2002 to great acclaim and commercial success, winning her the Grammy award for Album of the Year as well as being included on Billboard’s list of Top New Artists. Feels Like Home was released two years later to great acclaim; its music went quadruple platinum in America while Jones took an active part in writing the songs featured therein.

Jones then set off on her second album tour with Little Willies – an ensemble made up of bassist Lee Alexander and friends Jesse Harris, drummer Dan Rieser and guitarist Jim Campilongo – known for their covers ranging from Hank Williams classics such as “Waltzing Matilda” to modern hits such as Foo Fighters “Learn to Live” and Ryan Adams “Cold Cold Heart”. This group performed cover songs including classics by Hank Williams through to contemporary favorites by Foo Fighters “Learn to Live” and Ryan Adams “Cold Cold Heart”.

Jones released her self-titled album in 2006, featuring an eclectic collection of original songs as well as guest performances by Wayne Shorter, pianist Billy Childs, bassist Viktor Kraus and trumpeter Chris Botti. Additionally she sang on recordings by Jeff Tweedy, Thomas Bartlett as well as half sister Anoushka Shankar on Des traces de toi released later that same year (2013).

Norah released her seventh studio album Begin Again through Blue Note Records in 2020. This collection of tracks features collaborations with Kandace Springs and Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) as producers. Norah currently resides in Brooklyn, New York City with her two children and husband, keyboardist Pete Remm. She leads an inconspicuous life without sharing details of her family or intimate affairs publicly; instead, her warm, humble nature and acoustic renditions have won over millions of fans around the globe. Jones remains grounded despite her immense success and continues to work on her art as an artist. Additionally, she remains engaged in community service activities, supporting women’s rights as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and working as an educator while being on the Board of New York Foundation for the Arts – not forgetting being an attentive grandmother with two grandchildren!

Red Rocks Amphitheatre boasts remarkable acoustics that are the main draw for musicians and music fans alike, and is on many bucket list items for both performers and fans. Its unique setting and rock formations absorb sound rather than reflecting it back, giving performers an intimate connection with their audience. Furthermore, this venue is often utilized by big name musicians looking to film videos or record live albums as the natural beauty provides an amazing backdrop.

Visits to the park are well worth it even without concerts – its geological wonders alone make a visit worthwhile! Additionally, hiking trails abound within its boundaries and weekend mornings are especially busy with locals and tourists exercising together in its vicinity. Be sure to stop by the visitor center where walls lined with names of every act that has ever performed there along with awards are an absolute must-see!

Film on the Rocks at the amphitheatre offers outdoor movies during summer months for an enjoyable way to watch a flick under the stars without having to find an overcrowded parking lot and pay for food/beer inside a theater.

At any point in time, visitors to this park can explore its rock formations on their own or join one of the guided tours to gain more information about its history. Hiking is also very popular and you might get lucky enough to witness wildlife such as herds of antelope and deer roaming freely within its borders.

At an amphitheater, there are two vast parking lots where it may take time for everyone to return their cars. To save yourself some time when exiting, purchase a VIP ticket that allows you to bypass lines and leave quickly.

Since opening to the public in 1941, it has become a national historic landmark and hosted many of music’s biggest acts and concerts of note.

Some of the most popular shows are often sold out and it isn’t uncommon to see people bring both children and their dogs along to see these popular shows. While having young kids at concerts may prove challenging when they get bored or start crying, some parents consider it a milestone to bring their child(ren) for their first concert at this iconic amphitheater and most will say that it was worth every penny spent.

If you enjoyed Kevin Bacon’s 1984 film of the same name, then you will enjoy this lively production filled with incredible dancing and singing performances by an excellent cast. Not to be missed on your visit to Simi Valley!

Ren McCormack moves with his mother after their father abandons them to Bomont, a small town known for having laws against dancing he wants to change. Soon enough he discovers he’s not the only one wanting to break these laws by dancing; thus leading a revolution to overturn these regulations and open up Bomont for dancing!

Footloose the Musical is an award-winning Broadway show inspired by the 1984 movie of the same name. Featuring its original book and music as well as eight additional songs including classics “Almost Paradise”, “Let’s Hear It for the Boy”, and the title track. By uniting dynamic new songs with powerful Oscar-nominated hits from its soundtrack, this production celebrates youth exhilaration alongside listening.

This high-energy musical is an immersive journey through self-discovery, full of energetic dancing and singing that will transport audiences back to simpler times when shoes were required to enter a house. With an outstanding cast comprised of teens and young adults as well as some truly classic musical theatre songs written specifically for this production.

Although this show draws heavily from its source material, it remains an enjoyable production that leaves audiences with some thought-provoking takeaways about community and how dance benefits everyone involved. Plus, it makes an excellent opportunity to bring friends along!

As someone skeptical of live theater productions in general, I was slightly wary about seeing the Footloose production in Toronto. At first it appeared like it would be another effort at trying to lure in middle-American Stepford audiences with loud noise and overproduced high school-esque banter, lighting directly into my eyes, and loud noise levels that overpower any sense of atmosphere or reality in films like Footloose; but I was delighted by just how much I enjoyed this version of a classic film!

Amy Marie McCleary directed and choreographed an excellent production. Additionally, the use of space on stage was well utilized: many scenes were created on one set allowing for quick changes between settings without going from one scene to the next – creating the sense that you were experiencing different settings rather than revisiting just one environment over and over.

Costumes, lighting, sound design and video wall were all outstanding as well. I particularly appreciated how video wall was used to create larger sets that didn’t fit on stage and create an enjoyable atmosphere. I am thankful to have experienced this production and hope you do too. So get your tickets today for an entertaining musical!

Many musicians rely on concert performances as their primary source of income, so by attending concerts you are supporting your favorite musicians while improving your mood and increasing happiness. Studies have proven that listening to music reduces stress hormones while the energetic performance at live concerts can give people a natural high that lasts hours afterwards.

Attending concerts is an excellent way to meet new people and form lasting bonds with those you already know, or perhaps discover new musical tastes which could spark long-term friendships.

Attending concerts is an unforgettable experience, whether you’re watching your favorite band or an opening act. From wild sold out nights to calmer acoustic sets, concerts provide unmatched memories that you won’t get anywhere else; experiences you can talk about for years after.

Concerts often provide additional forms of entertainment to keep audiences excited and engaged, such as theatrical effects like acrobatics, dancers, back-up singers and inflatable structures for backdrop. Some performers use image projection systems or prerecorded video for performances as well. Live Aid in 1985 raised money for famine relief while also uniting fans from all around the globe who share an appreciation of music through its power to connect them all together through song.

As well as enjoying your music, dancing and jumping along to your favorite tunes is also an effective way to burn calories! Concerts usually involve standing and moving around extensively, allowing you to quickly burn a great deal of energy within an hour or less – and that number rises if walking to and from the venue itself; an average person can actually burn about 300-350 per hour at rock concerts!

One of the key components of concert planning is selecting your talent. Make sure the talent chosen has an effectful connection to your target audience’s demographics and interests; additionally, factor in any costs or travel costs involved when selecting talent for your show.

Concerts offer music lovers an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, drawing them together for something truly unforgettable. Concerts have the power to turn any small venue into an incredible spectacle that brings everyone together; whether attending with old acquaintances or new people, attending will leave lasting memories that you can share for years afterward.

PJ Harvey is a British singer-songwriter widely considered one of the premier female rock musicians of her generation. Known for her mythically tuned, fanatically furious records and thrilling live performances, she is best known for her sultry, mysterious music which blends both softness and poetic grandeur into one sublime package. A versatile multi-instrumentalist and composer who plays guitar, piano, violin, autoharp harmonica drums and keys; she is also an established visual artist, sculptor and writer.

Born into countercultural parents in rural England, PJ Harvey appears to have grown up understanding rock as just another elemental force within her landscape. Her performances display an intriguing theatricality; often alluding to mythological characters as archetypes (for instance “Sheela-na-gig,” refers to female exhibitionist carvings with gaping genitals found both there and in Ireland), along with her powerful voice creating an unnerving yet seductive aura of haunted allurement.

Harvey achieved her initial breakthrough with her 1992 album Dry. This produced an unexpected modern rock radio hit in the US called “Down by the Water,” while also garnering critical and commercial success.

Rid of Me was met with equally positive reception, while Harvey and Parish reunited after an absence during the late ’90s to record A Woman a Man Walked By and White Chalk respectively. She also made appearances in several movies such as The Book of Life (1998; based on Mary Magdalene) and Hal Hartley’s A Bunny Girl’s Tale of Sarah Miles (2001).

Harvey collaborated with Parish to record Let England Shake, winning her fifth Mercury Prize that year. Her albums often explore themes of political and social injustice; for example, she has performed concerts in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Washington D.C. and parts of Washington. D.C. She even composed the soundtrack for Belgian theater director Ivo van Hove’s 2019 London stage adaptation of All About Eve!

Harvey collaborated with producer Flood and John Parish on her most recent studio album, I Inside the Old Year Dying, to produce songs written in Dorset, Paris and New York City; Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke even sang lead vocals on three tracks including on her single, “This Mess We’re In”.

PJ Harvey is known for her incredible live shows that switch between vulnerable softness and her signature demonic intensity – her live shows can often involve physical contact between performer and audience, and their performances often leave audiences gasping in wonder! In addition to an impressive array of instruments, she uses large backdrops with umbrellas or various props as part of an unforgettable performance experience. Her ability to draw audiences in makes her highly intelligent and articulate as an artist; many musicians and critics respect her, with her iconic performances earning the respect of many musicians as well. She is widely respected by audiences alike – one could say she is one of today’s most influential female artists!