One For The Weekend: Robyn Hitchcock

Watch the polka dot parisol-enhanced poolside video for "Yesterday's Rain" off Robyn's new album, The Confuser, out July 24th.

Digable Planets w/ DJ Starting From Scratch @ The Phoenix, Friday

The reunited Digable Planets make a rare Toronto appearance tonight at The Phoenix with DJ Starting From Scratch opening at 7 pm.

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Get tickets for the Digable Planets show at the Phoenix right here

Happy Birthday Mavis Staples!

Cheers to gospel/soul great Mavis Staples on her 87th birthday. Here are a few recent performances worth checking. 

Tom Dunphy returns to the Cameron House on Saturday

The Rizdales' mainman Tom Dunphy will be joined by Steve Briggs, Burke Carroll and Russ Boswell at the Cameron from 8-10 pm.

Writes Tom Dunphy...

"I'm thrilled to be returning to Toronto's legendary Cameron House on Saturday, July 11, from 8:00–10:00 PM! I'll be joined by an incredible band: Burke Carroll on steel, Steve Briggs on guitar, and Russ Boswell on upright bass. Come early if you can—our friends Big Tobacco and the Pickers kick things off at 6:00 PM and will set the perfect country tone for the evening. It promises to be a fine evening at one of Toronto's great listening rooms."

After the Cameron show, Tom joins Steve Briggs for his Summer Sunday matinee at the Artful Dodger at 4 pm. 

Remembering Lee Hazlewood on his birthday

Remembering the amazing Lee Hazlewood with a few TV appearances including "Summer Wine" with Nancy Sinatra from 1967.

Watch Toronto blues rockers Catl tear up Temple Fest in Normandy

Here's Catl in action on stage at Temple Fest in Osmoy-Saint-Valéry. Catch 'em in Karlsruhe, Germany later today! 

You can also catch Catl on Saturday (July 11) at the Raut Oak Festival in Riegsee. For tickets/directions visit the event site.

Whaddya mean you don't know Eloise Carter

Back in 1961, Eloise Carter of the Ikettes cut a one-off solo single written & produced by Ike Turner – check out "My Man Rockhead"