An ongoing concert series highlighting the best across a range of genres in Canadian music, nine episodes are available to stream for free now on CBC Gem, with four additional episodes added on March 8
CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL includes powerful performances by The Beaches, Charlotte Cardin, Charlotte Day Wilson, Donovan Woods, Geddy Lee, Jeremy Dutcher, July Talk, Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy, OMBIIGIZI, Wild Rivers, William Prince, and performances from the 2023 Polaris Music Prize
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Building on an extensive shared history and as part of the five-year partnership previously announced by CBC and Massey Hall, nine episodes from the CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series are now available to stream on the free CBC Gem streaming service, with additional performances to be added on March 8. Audiences from coast-to-coast-to-coast can stream dynamic performances by both emerging and established Canadian artists, recorded from the iconic Allan Slaight Stage at Massey Hall, documenting what is often considered a milestone in the careers of the performers in the historic Toronto venue.
Performances available to stream now include:
- The Beaches – Praised as “one of Canada's greatest modern rock acts,” The Beaches captivates the audience with their infectious 80s melodies, clever lyrics, and lively performance. (Recorded November 2023)
- Charlotte Day Wilson – Known for her soulful, singular voice and timeless sound, Charlotte Day Wilson performs an atmospheric and textured blend of R&B, folk, electronic pop, and soul. (Recorded June 2022)
- Donovan Woods – Singer-songwriter Donovan Woods takes the audience on a journey through the mesmerizing soundscape of his unique blend of folk-pop and country (Recorded May 2022).
- Jeremy Dutcher – Jeremy Dutcher makes his Massey Hall stage debut with a new band and groundbreaking music, pushing the boundaries of his distinctive soundscapes. Embark on a deeply personal musical journey. (Recorded December 2023)
- July Talk – July Talk's captivating performance immerses the audience in a whirlwind of emotions, transporting audiences to a realm of sheer bliss and anguish, artfully balancing precision and chaos, which is July Talk. (Recorded March 2023)
- Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy – Raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk and ecstatic gospel fill the Hall as celebrated Canadian blues guitarist Matt Andersen performs with his eight-piece band (Recorded April 2023).
- OMBIIGIZI – A collaboration between Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non Status (Adam Sturgeon), these two Anishnaabe artists explore their cultural histories through sound in this brilliant first-ever live performance (Recorded April 2023).
- Wild Rivers – Indie trio Wild Rivers pulls from a spectrum of sounds, imbuing introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies with pop, rock, indie, and folk sensibilities (Recorded June 2022).
- Polaris Music Prize 2023 – Energized performances recorded this past fall at the 2023 Polaris Music Prize Gala at Massey Hall, including Aysanabee, Begonia, Gayance, The Sadies, Dan Mangan, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and the 2023 Polaris Music Prize winner, Debby Friday. (Recorded September 2023).
Performances available to stream as of March 8:
- Charlotte Cardin – Montréal-born, Paris-based artist Charlotte Cardin delivers a compelling performance, exhaling raw truths through a nocturnal haze of production. (Recorded February 2024)
- Geddy Lee in conversation with special guests – Geddy Lee brings to life his memoir My Effin’ Life. Reflecting on his family, childhood and history of Rush; from the determined pursuit of music, to memories with his lifelong friends and bandmates. Joined by special guest, Rush bandmate Alex Lifeson, together on the very stage where they recorded their first live album, “All the World’s a Stage" in 1976. (Recorded December 2023).
- William Prince - William Prince has become one of the country’s most respected and celebrated songwriters. Humble, curious, and skilled, his award-winning songwriting shines in this live performance. (Recorded April 2022).
The partnership between Massey Hall and CBC offers a range of ongoing joint programming initiatives that amplify both emerging and established Canadian artists. Additional performances from the ongoing CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series will be announced at a later date.
Please note, the previously announced The Glorious Sons performance will now be released on CBC Gem at a later date.
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ABOUT ALLIED MUSIC CENTRE & MASSEY HALL
Allied Music Centre is Canada’s new state-of-the-art cultural ecosystem with four venues devoted to live music, artist development, community outreach, and educational programming. Established in 2021 as part of the Massey Hall Revitalization Project, Allied Music Centre includes the remarkably restored Allan Slaight Auditorium and the Muskoka Spirits Basement Bar at Massey Hall.
As part of the Massey Hall Revitalization, a new 7-storey building was introduced, adjacent to historic Massey Hall. The new building houses TD Music Hall, a state-of-the-art 500-capacity music venue, and enhanced patron amenities on every level featuring Grolsch Bars on levels two and three, a 100-capacity community theatre, The Deane Cameron Recording Studio, plus creative hubs for artists, educators, and community groups alike.
For More about Allied Music Centre and Massey Hall, visit AlliedMusicCentre.com .
ABOUT CBC/RADIO-CANADA
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
ABOUT CBC MUSIC
CBC Music is the leading curator of emerging and diverse Canadian music talent across platforms, playing the most Canadian artists and genres on radio, CBC Listen and cbcmusic.ca. We prioritize Canadian artists in a wide variety of genres on over 200 playlists available on CBC Listen, and publish daily national music coverage. CBC Music Live features live music recordings from across the country. Our music partnerships and events include The JUNOS, the Polaris Music Prize, CBC Music Searchlight, the CBC Music Festival and The Canadian Music Class Challenge.
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CBC PR
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