If you're ready to rock - get ready for the Dave Murphy Band!
Formed by keyboardist and vocalist Dave Murphy in 1993, the band has entertained constantly ever since, having performed over 3000 times! The band is renown for their musical ability and versatility, excelling in a wide range of styles including rock, blues, soul, funk and R & B.
Dave first honed his musical chops during a five year stint as a member of Ronnie Hawkins' band The Hawks. Since that time Dave has performed with a wide range of other artists including the late, great Jeff Healey during the last five years of his tragically short career.
As bandleader of the house band at Healey’s Toronto nightclub, Dave hosted weekly performances with Jeff and a wonderful array of special guests like Edgar Winter, Ray Benson, Steve Lukather and Randy Bachman. Dave also toured worldwide with the Jeff Healey Blues Band, which Jeff affectionately referred to as "the best damned bar band in Canada."
As musical director of a tribute concert honoring Healey, Dave performed alongside the likes of Ian Gillan, Colin James and Jack Bruce.
He is a winner of Maple Blues Keyboardist of the Year. With his own band Dave has performed in almost every setting imaginable, from opening for James Brown to performing for Queen Elizabeth.
This band loves to play and it shows, so be ready for a good time and some great music with the Dave Murphy Band.
Steve Spring's “UPTOWN EXPRESS” boasts a lineup of accomplished musicians who bring with them a high level of formal training, as well as impressive and wide-ranging performance experience. Various members are graduates of music programs such as Humber College, York University, University of North Texas and the Paris Conservatory.
This power-packed 10 piece band plays the great Motown and R & B classics as well as contemporary hits with a “big horn” sound.
Over the past 20 years, New Hollywood has entertained in venues all around the world. With the ability to always please a crowd, they have proven themselves in countless clubs, cruise ships, weddings and corporate functions. Their combination of clothing, stage presence, eclectic song list, and the talent to be able play any style of music makes them one of the best professional cover bands in the greater Toronto area.
If your next event requires live entertainment, contact New Hollywood to get more information; you can join the likes of companies such as The Brick, Imperial Oil, Cadbury, Big Brothers & Sisters plus many more that have had memorable experiences with New Hollywood.
Cornerstone is a Mississauga South based 6 piece Classic Rock cover band formed in October of 2005 by experienced road & tour tested musicians from the 80's - 90's Toronto club scene.
For the past 4 years, Cornerstone has been delighting audiences with regular return engagements at well know establishments such as Hollywood on the Queensway, The Blue Goose Tavern, Originals, Natty's and the Brogue in Port Credit.
Our repertoire includes a selection of over 100 of the very best Classic Rock works from the late 60’s through the 90’s guaranteed to please the most demanding audiences old and young alike.
For more information and to keep track of where the band is playing next, log onto www.cornerstoneclassicrock.com
Hidden Agenda
Hidden Agenda is a 5-piece band that covers a wide range of styles ranging from Classic Rock and Pop to R&B and Blues. The band performs not only in a multitude of top clubs in Southern Ontario, but also at corporate events, festivals and private parties.
Hidden Agenda is made up of Steve Spring on guitar, Richard Gartner on keyboards, Pat Ryan on bass guitar and vocals, Mike Thorne on drums, and is fronted by the wonderfully talented and energetic Terry Benoit.
The band boasts both strong vocal harmonies and excellent musicianship.
BILL CANDY & his DESPERATE SIDEMEN
These guys are 4 eclectic musicians/singers/songwriters, 2 guitars, drums and bass who have had many careers as sidemen and solo artists. Pooling their resources has brought about a sound and repertoire of covers and originals sure to please. Most of all, they have a lot of fun doing what they love. You will too.
Bill Candy: Guitars and vocals. Member of vocal trio Edward, Harding and McLean. Recording artist with 2 original CD’s. Gary Taylor: Drums and Percussion. Club and session player for countless artists in Toronto like Danny B, Kevin Breit, Kimberley Whetmore and Sisters Euclid. Bruce Longman: Guitars and vocals. Guitarist for the late Eddie Baltimore and Slowpoke and free lance club player. Gene Falbo: Bass and vocals. Played bass with Edward, Harding and McLean. Regular with the R.& R. legends show. Founding member of Jackson Hawk.
Repertoire
The band will be doing a mix of upbeat covers artists like;
Mark Knoffler: The Bug, The Walk Of Life James Taylor: How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You, Steamroller Blues Tom Petty: Runnin’ Down A Dream, Yer So Bad Vann Morrison: Moondance, Brown-eyed Girl Eric Clapton: Lay Down Sally Paul Simon: Graceland, Kodachrome, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover Jimmy Buffet: Margaritaville Blue Rodeo: 5 Days In May Beatles: Get Back, I Saw Her Standing There Kenny Loggins: Footloose
Lots of others: Country: Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson Swing: Glenn Miller, Louis Jordan, Bobby Darrin Rock and Roll: Del Shannon, Chuck Berry Country Rock: Eagles, CCR
Also original tunes
Fleetwood Nicks
Fleetwood Nicks is a Toronto-based Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac Tribute Act.
Exploring material from Rumors to Stevie's solo work to Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks hits as well. This is not a clone band but you will have a hard time telling this because of the likeness between Anna & Stevie.
This show exudes Stevie's mystique and charm in a stunning recreation of one of the world’s most popular groups of the 70's and one that plays an important part of rock history. When Anna Leeming portrays Stevie Nicks, Anna captures that look and sound and the soul of Stevie Nicks.
When Anna takes the stage as Stevie Nicks the sound the look the mystical atmosphere is suddenly there Anna pours her heart out in every performance it is truly magical along with Connie Scnver who portrays Christine McVie. Her rendition of Song Bird you will agree. She is truly born to play this role.
Fleetwood Nicks portrays Fleetwood Mac with a incredible authenticity. Back by seasoned professionals, it is definitely a show you will not want to miss. http://www.fleetwoodnicks.ca/
The Carpet Frogs
Toronto’s best known party band started in 1993 when seminal
jam band Ground Zero teamed up with Just Alice front man Nick Sinopoli for gigs to fill the nights when GZ wasn’t hosting
the infamous Sunday night jam at Toronto’s legendary Lee’s Palace.
Sinopoli mentioned The Carpet Frogs’ existence to Canadian rocker
Greg Godovitz (GODDO) who, after seeing them one night on his
way home from a gig, did whatever he could to wrangle his way
into the band.
Greg’s tenure with The Frogs lasted until 1996 and produced
their sophomore release FROG CURRY that charted nationally
and garnered a US distribution deal with the now defunct Permanent Press.
The Frogs appeared in US venues in the northeast in support of the release and received glowing reviews from publications like GOLDMINE and ABSOLUTELY INDIE.
The Carpet Frogs were nominated for Central Canada Independent Artist Of The Year at Canada’s 1995 Rock Awards in Toronto. The same year, they were nominated for Best Independent Act at the Q107 Rock Awards in Toronto.
In addition to being arguably the most in-demand band on the Toronto corporate circuit for more than a decade, The Carpet Frogs have performed for every organization from the Chartered Accountants’ Institute to the Young Presidents’ Organization. On occasion, The Frogs have been the band behind Ottawa-born blues-rocker PATTRAVERS and multi-JUNO award winner TOM COCHRANE.
In 1998, they hooked up with Canadian Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Member BURTON CUMMINGS after an impromptu jam at a local Toronto pub and became The Burton CummingsBand. The Frogs have since accompanied Burton to Winnipeg, Vancouver, Hawaii, Texas, and New York and appeared with him at the 1999-2000 millennium New Years’ Eve national CTV broadcast in Winnipeg and at the opening of the Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg in 2003.
The Frogs’ second release, EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL, was recorded in 2003 and still continues to sell. As of this writing, their third independent CD release, PRETENDING TO FLY, is in the can and is eagerly awaited by Frog fans everywhere.
2005 turned out to be a banner year for The Frogs which saw them accompanying Canadian Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Member and multi-million selling artist RANDY BACHMAN, along with Burton Cummings, as Randy and Burton were inducted into the Canadian Songwriters’ Hall Of Fame in Toronto, the nationally-televised 2005JUNO Awards in Winnipeg with Randy and Burton, and an appearance at the worldwide broadcast of LIVE 8 in Barrie, ON with Randy
that was included on the DVD of the concert.
In 2006, The Carpet Frogs became The Bachman Cummings Band and performed with Randy and Burton on their nationally televised CBC specialand DVD “Bachman Cummings: FirstTime Around” and accompanied the two Canadian rock icons on a 17 city Canadian tour to rave reviews and was recorded for DVD to be released in the fall of 2006.
"She Snapped"
Ages 13 to 15
As part of The Rock School Program, 'She Snapped" came together in the Fall of 2009. In a very short time, they have shown dedication, a great sense of humor and exhibit an exhilarating energy on stage.
Their first performance was on February 28th, 2010 - the lead singer was losing her voice but still made it out to perform - this band in its early stages has shown great teamwork and support - These kids sure know how to Rock - They sure know how to have fun! http://rockschool.ca/rockband/Site_2/Rock_School_Bands.html
"The Gekko's"
Ages 11 to 12
Started in the Fall of 2008, The Gekko's are one of the first and youngest bands in The Rock School Program - Just like a real band, they have gone through many changes in band members from season to season. You may have seen their performance at West 7, The Brampton's Farmer's Market, Brampton day or at other community events - as young as they are, they already have a growing fan base - they sure know how to draw a crowd! http://rockschool.ca/rockband/Site_2/Rock_School_Bands.html
If you're ready to rock - get ready for the Dave Murphy Band!
Fleetwood Nicks is a Toronto-based Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac Tribute Act. 
Toronto’s best known party band started in 1993 when seminal
jam band Ground Zero teamed up with Just Alice front man Nick Sinopoli for gigs to fill the nights when GZ wasn’t hosting
the infamous Sunday night jam at Toronto’s legendary Lee’s Palace.
Sinopoli mentioned The Carpet Frogs’ existence to Canadian rocker 