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| Fergus Hambleton (Sattalites, Moonfood) sits in with Steve Briggs & crew at the Artful Dodger (10 Isabella) today at 4 -7 pm. |
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In 1960, Frankie Lee Sims cut "Goin' To The River" & "Frankie Lee Boogie" for Bobby Robinson's Fire label that were shelved. Listen here.  |
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| Raising a glass to Sugar Pie DeSanto with a short documentary and a few performances and recordings worth checking. |
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| Sadly, Toronto musician and metal sculptor Sam Ferrara – equally skilled with a slinky, grater or singin' saw – has passed away far too soon. |
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| Kit Massengill and the Outlaws outta Dallas cut the snotty garage punk classic "Don' Tread On Me" for Black Knight in 1966. |
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| Telecaster master Bill Kirchen brings his swingin' Honky Tonk Holiday Show to Toronto on Wednesday, December 2. Tickets now on sale! |
Here's the scoop...
Forget the Nutcracker. For a real taste of seasonal cheer, nothing says joy to the world like Bill Kirchen singing "Daddy's Drinkin' Up Our Christmas." Featured is a sleigh-full of rarely heard holiday numbers from the blues, rock 'n' roll and honky tonk bags: "Silent Surfin' Night," "Truckin' Trees for Christmas," "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" and many more. But be ye not afraid, there'll be so much more than holiday songs of questionable taste; you can count on a truckload of dieselbilly classics to take the edge off the holiday fuss. Bill will be touring with his all-star Texas band The Silent Knights (Jack Saunders on bass and Rick Richards on drums).
Advance tickets for Bill Kirchen's Honky Tonk Holiday Show at the Horseshoe Tavern on Wednesday, December 2 are $27.36 ($19.50 plus $7.86 fees and taxes). Get 'em right here. Watch Bill perform a couple of heart-warming holiday faves below.
Matthew Miele's much-anticipated Vincent Price doc gets a Toronto screening on October 21 with daughter Victoria Price present.
Here's the scoop...
The documentary traces a life of elegant contradictions: a classically trained actor who redefined screen villainy with charm and intelligence; an erudite art collector, educator, and gourmand who moved effortlessly between high culture and low-budget horror; and, perhaps most surprisingly, a warm and generous mentor figure whose influence extended far beyond the screen. Through his films, television appearances, cookbooks, lectures, and iconic voice work, Price became an unlikely cultural touchstone for multiple generations.
At its emotional centre is the story of Price’s evolving identity, shaped by the turbulence of Hollywood politics, the complexities of family, and a lifelong fascination with the psychology of villains. In later years, Price spoke of villainy not as evil, but as a mirror—an opportunity for audiences to confront their fears, hypocrisies, and hidden desires. The film explores how he transformed from a sophisticated screen antagonist into a beloved ambassador for curiosity, creativity, and individuality.
More than a portrait of a horror legend, this is the story of an artist who defied categorization. Through the reflections of family members, filmmakers, comedians, musicians, and cultural commentators, the documentary examines why Vincent Price continues to resonate decades after his death. What emerges is a richly human portrait of a man whose legacy endures not merely in screams and shadows, but in the intelligence, generosity, wit, and warmth that defined the man behind the mask.
Victoria Price shared the documentary trailer here.
Join Victoria Price for a special post-screening Q&A at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 pm.
Advance tickets for Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive are available here.
Watch the Vincent Price A&E Biography followed by a few of his television appearances and interviews below.
