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by Scot Turner / Ivar Hamilton
Toronto has always been more than a city—it’s a soundtrack. On this show, Scot Turner and Ivar Hamilton, come together to tell the stories behind the city’s soundtrack. From legendary concerts at Massey Hall and Maple Leaf Gardens to the rise of Queen Street West, MuchMusic, CFNY, and the clubs that shaped generations—this podcast dives deep into the people, places, and sounds that made Toronto a music city.Part oral history, part backstage pass, and part love letter to the 6ix, this is where Toronto’s music past meets its present—and where fans discover why this city still matters on the world stage.
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- 2 days ago1h 10m
50 Years Later: The Ramones’ First Toronto Shows with Gary Topp
50 years since The Ramones played their first Canadian shows at Toronto’s New Yorker Theatre! Legendary Toronto promoter Gary Topp joins Ivar Hamilton to look back at that historic weekend, bringing The Ramones to Toronto, the early New Yorker and Roxy days, CFNY, The Dead Boys, Prince, AC/DC, Little Feat and the artists that helped shape Toronto’s alternative music scene. Plus, Gary reflects on the risks, friendships and unforgettable shows that changed the city’s music culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 22, 20261h 25m
The Tragically Hip Live July 22 - August 20th 2016, Paul Simon, Nirvana and more!
The Tragically Hip' Live July 22 - August 20th Live & replay of the legendary show on The CBC. 40 Years since the release of Paul Simon 'Graceland' and 35 years ago Nirvana 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' is delivered to radio + many more Music Milestones!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 15, 20261h 28m
Rush part 2, The first Police Picnic 45 years ago and much more!
RUSH in Toronto part 2 with special guest Ray Warzyniak, The first Police Picnic turns 45, The Tragically Hip - A National Celebration 10th anniversary and many more Music MIlestones.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 8, 20261h 36m
Rush 50 Something Tour comes home to Toronto
Four hometown shows for Rush! Who's Next and The Modern Lovers at 50. The Spoons 1st interview at CFNY, Casby's at Kingswood, XTC Dear God controversy, Is The Rolling Stones "Start Me Up" in too many presentations? The Commitments in 91, Farewell to former CFNYer Jim Fonger and many more Music Milestones!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 1, 20261h 21m
"Blinded By The Light'" & other lyric misconceptions
Popular lyric misconceptions, Manfred Mann's "Blinded By The Light" vs. Springsteen. The Beatles - Revolver at 60, OMD Souvenir, Ramones final concert, CFNY is hiring (in '76), Elton skips Toronto, The Spirit of Radio CFNY doc is "Rush-ified" and other Music MilestonesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 25, 20261h 39m
The Smiths Ontario Tour Summer 86, CFNY Doc on PBS
The Smiths Ontario Tour 86. CFNY Doc on PBS. The Seeds, R.E.M. - Life's Rich Pageant, The Human League - Love Action, MTV debuts, remembering James Scott, The Tragically Hip at Ontario Place, the 10th anniversary of the Man Machine Poem Tour and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 18, 20261h 23m
Smoke on the Water, Fire in the Sky
Mick Jagger gets no 'Satisfaction' at the World Cup, Jack White's salute to Toronto Record Stores, Jimmy Eat World, Trainspotting at 30, James new documentary, George Clinton is 85, remembering Amy Winehouse. Can inspires The Smiths, 55th Anniversary of Black Sabbath Master of Reality, new Jeff Beck Book, these and many more music milestones!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 11, 20261h 41m
Rolling Stones - Foreign Tongues under MusicmilestonesYYZ review!
New Rolling Stones album "Foreign Tongues" is reviewed. We also discuss the recent Human League, Soft Cell, Alison Moyet show. Scot talks about his B.C. bike excursion. More new music out this week. We look back on 'Girls on Film', 'Tainted Love', The Cure at Kingswood, Eddie Murphy, Nickelback - "How You Remind Me", Big Audio Dynamite, the first Lolapalooza, Elvis 70 years ago, Bonnie Tyler, Tommy Hunter, Ian Curtis and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
About Music Milestones YYZ
Toronto has always been more than a city—it’s a soundtrack. On this show, Scot Turner and Ivar Hamilton, come together to tell the stories behind the city’s soundtrack. From legendary concerts at Massey Hall and Maple Leaf Gardens to the rise of Queen Street West, MuchMusic, CFNY, and the clubs that shaped generations—this podcast dives deep into the people, places, and sounds that made Toronto a music city.Part oral history, part backstage pass, and part love letter to the 6ix, this is where Toronto’s music past meets its present—and where fans discover why this city still matters on the world stage.
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