April 16, 2013 | TPL Local Music |
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What Are You Doing Here? A Black Woman's Life and Liberation in Heavy Metal
(2012) Laina Dawes
In her debut book, What Are You Doing Here?, music journalist and photographer Laina Dawes explores black women's relationship to heavy metal, punk and hardcore music.
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April 1, 2013 | Ken Sparling |
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"Talking about Toronto's aggressive rock scene... what else!"
Join metal journalist Laina
Dawes and special guests CBC's Garvia
Bailey and local musician Saidah
Baba Talibah as they talk about their experiences blazing new ground in
Toronto’s aggressive rock scene.
Dawes’ book, What Are You Doing Here, chronicles the challenges and rewards faced by black female metal fans.
What Are You Doing Here
Runnymede Library
(2178 Bloor St. W)
Tuesday, April 23, 7 pm
Free
December 10, 2012 | TPL Local Music |
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We here at Make Some Noise are pretty excited for Misha Bower's upcoming reading and performance at the Lillian H. Smith library this Friday (December 14th). Misha's an incredibly talented singer who performed with her band Bruce Peninsula at a Make Some Noise concert way back in 2009. Before you come to hear Misha this Friday at the Lillian H. Smith Library, (which we highly recommend you do), check out some recordings her voice has graced recently.
Bruce Peninsula
A Mountain is a Mouth (2008)
Open Flames (2011)
It's hard to describe Bruce Peninsula, one of Misha Bower's main musical concerns. Songs that start out feeling like footstomping roots-rock quickly morph into rich choral soul or blues or straight up headbangers, sometimes over the course of a few minutes. Their perpetual genre-shifting performances coupled with their sheer energy make BP a perpetual fan favourite in Toronto (and one of the best bands to see live if you ever get a chance).
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November 26, 2012 | TPL Local Music |
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We here at Make Some Noise are excited to be able to sneak in one more program before the end of the year. On December 14, the amazing and talented Misha Bower will be stopping by the Lillian H. Smith library to share some stories from her debut book, "Music for Uninvited Guests".
To round out the evening will be a musical performance by EONS, Misha's two-piece musical group with Matt Cully.
Misha Bower Live in the Stacks
Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St.
Friday December 14, 8:00 PM
Free, All-Ages
Through their support of Make Some Noise, partners Soundscapes music store and Exclaim! magazine continue to provide an invaluable contribution to helping the library support and expand access to local music in Toronto.
November 20, 2012 | TPL Local Music |
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On November 7th, the amazing Denise Benson stopped by the Bloor/Gladstone branch to talk about her GridTO series "Then and Now", chronicling the history of Toronto's nightclub scene. Those in the packed audience were treated to an overview of Toronto dance and live music venues from the 70s to present, detailing the significance of clubs like The Edge, Nuts & Bolts and Komrads both to musicians as well as the LGBTQ and many other communities as supports and gathering places.
For those of you weren't able to make it to the event, check out Denise's interview with CBC Metro Morning's Matt Galloway, delivered earlier in the day (skip to about 2/3rds of the through if you want to miss the earlier story about the American elections).
If you're interested in electronic music and Toronto's club scene, make sure to check out tomorrow's event:
The Revenge of Rave
Wednesday, November 21, 7pm
Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor St. W.
NOW
music editor, DJ and musician Benjamin Boles discusses how electronic
music has influenced both popular music and popular culture.
Register to guarantee a spot by calling 416-393-7674.
November 14, 2012 | Ken Sparling |
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Swing by the Bloor/Gladstone Library to meet NOW music editor and acclaimed DJ Benjamin Boles, who will be discussing the effects of electronic music has on both pop music and popular culture.
Guarantee yourself a seat at this event by calling the library to register at 416-393-7674.
Through their support of Make Some Noise, partners Soundscapes music store and Exclaim! magazine continue to provide an invaluable contribution to helping the library support and expand access to local music in Toronto.
October 24, 2012 | Ken Sparling |
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Then & Now: Tales of Toronto's Nightlife
Wed, Nov 7, 7pm
FREE ALL AGES
The Grid contributor and acclaimed DJ Denise Benson discusses Toronto's club and dance music trends through the decades.
To register, call 416-393-7674.
Through their support of Make Some Noise, partners Soundscapes music store and Exclaim! magazine continue to provide an invaluable contribution to helping the library support and expand access to local music in Toronto.
September 13, 2012 | Ken Sparling |
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MAKE SOME NOISE IS BACK!
Northern Touch: Drake and the Rise of Canadian Hip Hop
Thursday, September 20, 7 p.m.
Malvern Library
FREE -ALL AGES
Dalton Higgins (@daltonhiggins5) discusses his latest book, Far from Over, about Drake and the growth of the Canadian hip hop community.
Watch for more great Noise coming this fall, including in-the-stacks concerts featuring Bry Webb and Kontravoid, and more workshops!
Through their support of Make Some Noise, partners Soundscapes music store and Exclaim! magazine continue to provide an invaluable contribution to helping the library support and expand access to local music in Toronto.
October 2, 2011 | TPL Local Music |
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On Saturday October 8th, the makers of the critically acclaimed Canadian documentary Mighty Uke will be stopping by the High Park Library to screen their film, and answer some questions. After, they might even teach you a Ukulele trick or two if you bring your Uke along!
This workshop is free, and everyone is welcome.
Meet the makers of MIGHTY UKE
High Park Branch, 228 Roncesvalles Ave.
(just South of High Park Blvd.)
Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
September 28, 2011 | TPL Local Music |
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Looking for fun local music-themed stuff to do for the next few weeks? Well, look no further! The Make Some Noise program has a pair of exciting events to tell you about.
This Saturday, stop by the Sanderson Library to rock out with acclaimed indie artists, Hooded Fang. As with all of our concerts, this one is free and all-ages.
By coincidence, on the same day, Scadding Court Community Centre’s Live Local Market is hosting a Harvest Festival to celebrate food grown and produced in and around Toronto. This day-long event will feature local food and fun activities for people of all ages. It’s a way to celebrate the harvest and to get people thinking about World Food Day coming up on October 16, 2011 – a day that highlights the issues behind poverty and hunger across the globe. (+ There's going to be a BOUNCY CASTLE! Yesssssss).
Then, next Saturday, the High Park Branch will be hosting a screening and workshop with the creators of acclaimed Canadian documentary Mighty Uke. Watch the film, and then catch a couple of pointers on playing this wicked tiny instrument.
HOODED FANG live in the stacks
Sanderson Branch, 327 Bathurst St.
(at Dundas)
Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet the makers of THE MIGHTY UKE
High Park Branch, 228 Roncesvalles Ave.
(South of High Park Blvd.)
Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
