Wednesday May 22nd 2019

One of Canada’s premiere music festivals Canadian Music Week https://cmw.net/  took place in Toronto (May 6, 2019 – May 12, 2019).  Over 600 artists from around the world performed at over 40 venues across the GTA.  One of the big events that took place during CMW was the Strut Social presented by Strut Entertainment  strutentertainment.com/ . The Strut Social celebrated Canadian, Indie and upcoming artist.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was there to speak with  Canadian  Arrival Music Group Pop recording artist RIA  https://www.arrivalmusicgroup.com/artist-ria  about her latest single I’m Good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9R16V4N3ug  , upcoming new music and performances in 2019.

Wednesday May 22nd, 2019

This ground breaking Canadian band from the 80’s is best known for their classic hits “Romantic Traffic”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vubMfPh7URs  , “Nova Heart”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA5CEUZH1AA  , “Old Emotions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peEkWf8pNc4  , and “Tell No Lies” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io9is64uRb8  .  The Spoons  https://www.spoonsmusic.com/  are back with a new album New Day New World.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with two of the founding members of The Spoons  Sandy Horne  https://www.instagram.com/sandyhorne4093/?hl=en & Gordon Deppe  https://twitter.com/thespoonsabout their over 35 years in music, Gordon’s engagement  working with producer Nile Rogers, their new album New Day New World featuring the single For The First And Last Time  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teDy1aSGuR4  and upcoming concerts.  

Tuesday May 21st, 2019

7 years ago he was a finalist for Britains Got Talent where show judge Simon Cowell called him “unbelievable and a future star” at his audition when he was only 17 years old.  Today , crossover British tenor and star Jonathan Antoine  https://www.jonathanantoinemusic.com/  is bringing his incredible talent to Toronto’s Winter Garden Theatre  https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/ewg/ewg-home  for two performances Thursday, June 6 & Saturday, June 8, 2019 (Ticket purchase info  https://www.glatzconcerts.com/jonathan-antoine  ) .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Jonathan about his rise to fame, competing on BGT, why he co-wrote a children’s novel and a preview of his concert series Jonathan Antoine In Concert: Beyond the Curtain.  

(Jonathan & Charlotte – The Prayer IN FULL (Britain’s Got Talent Final 2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=www3RwEKcm4  ) 

Thursday May 24th, 2019

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/chat-w-juno-award-winner )

She is considered one of Canada’s greatest R&B, Soul and Jazz artist of all time.  2 time Juno Award winner Liberty Silver  https://www.facebook.com/libertysilvermusic/  is one of the headliners of one of the funkiest party celebrations of the year, the Toronto Funk & Soul Festival http://torontofunkandsoulfestival.com  happening at Lees Palace (529 Bloor st w) Saturday June 8th, 2019.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with the music legend on her groundbreaking music career, her connection with icons Bob Marley and Rick James, if she plans to record new music and a preview on her performance at the  Toronto Funk and Soul Festival.  

Friday May 17th, 2019

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/chat-w-grill-master-michael-p )

The unofficial kick off to the summer season begins this weekend as we celebrate Victoria Day (Monday May 20th, 2019). and that can only mean one thing….It’s the official start of BBQ SEASON! So to help get your “grill on” Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Grill Master and celebrity Chef “Michael P. Clive”  https://www.facebook.com/pages/…/Chef-Michael-P-Clive-205826202829672/ of the Weber Grill Academy https://www.webergrillacademy.ca/  on new products, how to BBQ if Your Vegan, what you should not do while BBQing and of course how to cook  the perfect meal on your BBQ.

Friday May 17th, 2019

(This Interview is also on  SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/chat-w-grace-peacock-on-1 )

The nations premier place to be for fun , food and adventure (300-acre theme park with more than 200 attractions including 17 rollercoasters, and is the home to Splash Works, a 20-acre water park)Canada’s Wonderland  https://www.canadaswonderland.com/   is set to light up the sky this Victoria Day Weekend with a massive display of fireworks.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com speaks with Grace Peacock  https://twitter.com/GracePeacock  Director of Communications about some of the other attractions this weekend including the new world record-breaking dive coaster Yukon Striker, the WoofJocks Canine All Stars, the Peanuts gang, a preview of Halloween Haunt, WinterFest and how Canada’s Wonderland Gold Pass  https://www.canadaswonderland.com/tickets-passes/season-passes/gold-pass  can help you to experience the ultimate Wonderland experience.

Friday May 17th, 2019

(This Interview is also on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m6dv0LBWao  ) 

The unofficial kick off to the summer season begins this weekend as we celebrate Victoria Day (Monday May 20th, 2019).  That usually means lots of get together, lots pf parties and lots of driving.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Inspector Chris Boddy https://twitter.com/TPSChrisBoddy   of the Toronto Police Service www.torontopolice.on.ca/   about this weekends R.I.D.E check program www.torontopolice.on.ca/publications/files/safety/operationlookout.pdf  ,  how you could loose your licence, how police will handle cannabis for the 1st time(for a long weekend) and the rules for water safety. 

Wednesday May 15th, 2019

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/chat-w-davide-de-laurentiis )

Beer drinkers rejoice because this long weekend( May 18 & 19, 2019) Spring Beerfest Toronto https://springbeerfestto.com  is taking place at Fort York: Garrison Common .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with  Davide De Laurentiis  https://www.instagram.com/davdelaurentiis/?hl=en  Marketing & Communications Manager about the big event that includes cold beer, delicious eats, your favourite tunes and cottage vibes all weekend long and also a sneak peek preview of the upcoming 2019 Toronto’s Festival of Beer taking place Friday, July 26 and ends on Sunday, July 28 at the Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place https://beerfestival.ca/buy-tickets/  .

Thursday May 24th, 2019

One of Canada’s premiere music festivals Canadian Music Week https://cmw.net/  took place in Toronto (May 6, 2019 – May 12, 2019).  Over 600 artists from around the world performed at over 40 venues across the GTA.  One of the big events that took place during CMW was the Strut Social presented by Strut Entertainment  strutentertainment.com/ . The Strut Social celebrated Canadian, Indie and upcoming artist.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was there to speak with  Canadian recording artist and contestant of the 1st season of the CTV series The Launch  www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S1/Artists/Ezra-Jordan Ezra Jordan  https://www.ezrajordan.com/  on a surprise upcoming music collaboration with a winner of The Launch, his latest single Low  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDH1DOH46Gc , upcoming new music & if his famous family (parents are Marc Jordan  https://marcjordan.com/ and Amy Sky www.amysky.com/  ).  

Thursday May 16th, 2019

One of Canada’s premiere music festivals Canadian Music Week https://cmw.net/  took place in Toronto (May 6, 2019 – May 12, 2019).  Over 600 artists from around the world performed at over 40 venues across the GTA.  One of the big events that took place during CMW was the Strut Social presented by Strut Entertainment  strutentertainment.com/ . The Strut Social celebrated Canadian, Indie and upcoming artist.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was there to speak with multi Juno award nominee AMMOYE  ammoyemusic.com/  about her new music video BOOM BEATS  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_6b2R0-5MM   with Dapuntobeat  https://twitter.com/dapuntobeat?lang=en  , upcoming tour and even more new music.