By: Chiara DiAngelo – The Great Hall had a stage-less set-up for the night, with the two acts playing directly on the floor. It created a wonderfully intimate setting perfect for the mellow night of incredible musicianship to close out the Summerworks festival. Toronto-native and alt-country crooner Doug Paisley opened the show, backed simply by … Continue reading →
By: Sarah MacDonald – There is a quality in intimate shows that may get lost in the scope of music. The best ones are where people sit cramped on the ground and drink beers with their arms wrapped around their legs and head cocked, swaying, and feel noise reverberate through the floor. At these shows … Continue reading →