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Jeff Healey, legendary Torontonian musician and owner of Jeff Healey's Roundhouse on Blue Jays Way (and Healey's at Queen and Bathurst prior to that), has died of cancer at only 41. The news, posted to his website earlier tonight, comes just under two months before the domestic release of Healey's new album, Mess of Blues, recorded with what Healey called "the best damned bar band in Canada." His website has plenty more information about his life and music. Funeral and memorial arrangements are forthcoming.

since they graced the stage of the Tarragon Extra Space last summer and became the runaway hit of the Toronto Fringe. Our inner theatre student admires the sharp direction and the skill of the performers, our inner musical satire lover thrills to the spot-on songs and dances, and our inner 14-year-old thinks they're just plain dreamy! Andrew Bursey, Matt Alden, Jon Paterson, and Scott Walters play, respectively, Andrew (the sensitive one), Kevin (the leader), Jon (the bad boy), and Lance (the gay - er, gifted - one). In an exciting new Tall Poppy challenge, we chatted with all four of them at once. It went swimmingly until that hammer drill started. Then it devolved into what may best be read as an absurdist comedy with dirty words and adult themes. We think you'll love it. You'll also love the show - call 416-971-5656for tickets. And don't get confused, the Diesel Theatre is just the old Second City building on Blue Jays Way.

Two guys, indy-looking hipster 20-somethings, exit the new Diesel Theatre (aka the old Second City building) on Blue Jays Way. Guy: Now I've got Britney Spears' Toxic stuck in my head. F*CK! Both guys sing it softly under their breath as they walk away....