Marianas Trench And Walk Off The Earth Playing PMC March 21st

The Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) continues its series of big concert announcements with Monday's announcement that Multi-Platinum selling Canadian pop-rockers Marianas Trench will be coming to Peterborough March 21st, 2016 as part of their Never Say Die tour.

Marianas Trench

Joining Marianas Trench on tour is Platinum selling Canadian quintet Walk Off The Earth. Touring in support of their latest single “Hold On,” WOTE has garnered close to half a billion total YouTube views and more than 2 million YouTube subscribers.

Walk off the Earth

Tickets for the tour will go on sale Friday, November 13th.

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Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter Johnny Reid Playing PMC March 22nd

Chart-topping, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Johnny Reid announced on Friday (November 6th) the 2016 “What Love Is All About” National Tour across Canada, and it includes a stop at the PMC on March 22nd.

Joining Reid on the “What Love Is All About” tour will be Aaron Goodvin, JJ Shiplett and Natalie MacMaster. Tickets for all shows will go on sale to the general public Friday, November 13th.  

With an illustrious career spanning more than a decade, the JUNO Award winning Reid has captured the hearts of fans and audiences around the world. A critically acclaimed vocalist, Reid is widely known for his lyrical honesty and musical ability, as demonstrated by his extensive catalogue of hit songs, album sales totalling over 1.1 million units, countless awards and multiple sold out national arena tours.

This is a can't miss show! Tickets go on sale at the Memorial Centre November 13th.

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Long & McQuade Hosting Grand Opening Party November 14th

Long & McQuade is having a Grand Opening Celebration at their new Peterborough location (129 Alymer St.) on Saturday, November 14th. 

photo by PTBOCanada's Evan Holt

The music store is celebrating that day with free food, prizes and giveaways, and great in-store specials. There will also be performances by Washboard Hank, Vern's Comb, Funny Funk and the Peterborough Concert Band throughout the day.

The grand opening party is 10 am to 6 pm November 14th.

Learn more about Long & McQuade's services, including music lessons, on their website.

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Hedley Coming To Peterborough April 15th

Hedley, one of the most successful touring acts in Canada, has announced a coast-to-coast 2016 Canadian arena tour in support of their sixth studio album, Hello. That includes a stop in Peterborough April 15th at the PMC. Joining Hedley will be special guests Carly Rae Jepsen and Francesco Yates.

"The PMC is excited to welcome back Hedley for their 2016 Hello World Tour," John Salfi, Program and Promotions Coordinator for PMC, tells PTBOCanada. "Hedley last played the PMC in 2014 and every time they play this building they bring an infectious energy and buzz that lifts the roof off."

Supporting Hedley on the Hello World Tour is pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen—whose infectious “Call Me Maybe” was one of the biggest hits on the planet in 2012—and Francesco Yates, whose debut single “Better to Be Loved” has already rocketed him into stardom.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 6th!

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Television Road's Music Video Filmed On Snapchat Gives Amazing Tour Of Peterborough

Peterborough indie band Television Rd just released their first song, "Lavender Town (Hula Hoop Dream)", off their upcoming album Banshee Cypher (out October 2nd).

The trippy and beautiful video to accompany the song—made entirely from Snapchat clips—gives a great tour of Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

The video was filmed, directed and edited by lead singer Sara Ostrowska, and features spoken word artist Erin McLaughlin.

Watch the video below...

Here's a new single off of Television Rd's upcoming album, Banshee Cypher! Filmed, directed, and edited by lead singer Sara Ostrowska. This track features spoken word artist Erin McLaughlin! Yes, this video was made entirely from Snapchat clips.

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Watch: Peterborough Woman Sings Radiohead's "Creep" On Hunter St. Piano

Peterborough's Jasher Guiel sat down in the alleyway off Hunter St. to perform on the Hunter St. piano—a community piano.

Guiel performs several songs, including a great rendition of Radiohead's "Creep".

Watch her performance here...

Peterborough's own Jasher Guiel performing on the #PTBOPIANO in the alleyway off Hunter St. Please share.

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Peterborough's Music Class Of 2015 Photo

A Peteborough Class of 2015 Facebook page has been set up inviting anyone involved in the Peterborough music industry/community together for a group photo to celebrate this city's amazing music scene.

Other communities have done similar group photos to celebrate their success and showcase their talent to the world.

A date has not been set yet but organizers are looking at doing this possibly later this month, to get everyone in one spot at one time. The event is 100 percent inclusive and anyone who was worked in any capacity in the music community here from bands to sound engineers to graphic designers to PR folk are invited. 

Learn more on the Facebook page, and spread the word!

Great idea!!

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