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Music

John Mayer shows 15 years of musical evolution in his "The Search for Everything” tour

It’s been more than 15 years since John started his musical career, but he is still spends time with his fans backstage before the show.  John Mayer’s “The Search for Everything Tour” touched...

Speaking in tongues at Chan Centre

Charismatic Dianne Reeves & her quartet channel blues/jazz greats

"Macbeth" meets "Heart of Darkness"

PuSh and Van Opera crowd greet Afro take on Verdi score

The Head and the Heart: New album, new tour, new outlook

Photography by Craig Fleisch

Bach Magnificat and "Sleepers Awake" turn the tide in "War with Christmas"

Star soloists and Pacific Baroque Orchestra herald glad tidings

Gospel Choir brings Joyful Noise to ChristChurch Cathedral

But few smiles in a year of Not-So-Good-News

Salsa with a dash of duende

Diego El Cigala rouses Chan Centre with flamenco-flavoured Latin faves

July Talk unleashes at the Commodore Ballroom: photos

July Talk played one night only at the Commodore Ballroom. Hailing from Toronto, Canada this Canadian gritty Rock band exudes confidence and embodies energy. If you've never seen them perform before...

Lauryn Hill takes control of the Queen Elizabeth

Review and photography by Craig Fleisch