We're a little late with this week's music listing--blame the election! Er, okay, maybe someone just got immersed in learning a bit of Flash and let it slip. It won't happen again. If you're looking for some local flavour, you've got a few really good choices this week, including Melissa McClelland, Ohbijou, Elliott Brood, and the Great Lake Swimmers. All highly recommended, particularly Melissa--her voice is like honey. On the not-so-local side, Axl Rose......

Earlier this week in the concert listings, we briefly told you of the upcoming free shows that the Toronto Public Library were holding. Now that the full details have been released, here's the low-down. To celebrate the recent acquisition of a new local music collection, the Toronto Public Library is throwing two live shows in October. The hope is that this initiative will engage young people into using library services. Judging by the diverse......

This fall is shaping up to be a busy one, as everyone and their dog seems to be touring right now. If you haven't spent all of your OSAP money yet, might want to stash away a few pennies for some concert tix. However, if you've already blown your student loan on cheap beer and (even cheaper) Ikea furniture, take comfort in the fact that you can visit your local public library to catch......

Looking to check out some live music this week? Here's your listing of what's happening around the city between July 31 and August 6. In addition, we are now including recently announced shows, so you have no excuse about missing out on ticket opportunities. If you know of any good shows this week that we missed below, let us know in the comments. Feel free to also let us know about upcoming shows that......

Ever since the 1950’s, rock’n’roll and meat have become one in the same. They ceased to be distinct entities with the advent of Americana diners and the popularity of rotund musicians like Fats Domino and later Elvis, and haven't separated themselves since. By the 1970’s, rock’n’roll actually became a meal. "What do you want for dinner tonight, sugar-face?" "Let’s have ourselves a little rock’n’roll, cowboy!" And there’s at least one 8-piece retro-psych ensemble band......

It’s great living in a city that attracts such a diverse cross-section of musical acts every weekend. From indie rock to loser rock, from hip hop to hop-scotch, from classical to jazz, you’re bound to find something. Tonight Old Soul are playing the Santa Cruz party at Lee’s Palace tonight, $8. See here. Zoilus’ site says that “live-video-feed make-out (and sometimes more) booth, Mars Volta apres-festivities” are part of the show. Eye’s got the story......

Tyler Clarke Burke, Toronto's much-loved art-music-fashion icon, has recruited local collective-ish The Old Soul for her monthly Santa Cruz party tonight tomorrow night at Lee's Palace. For $8, you're basically paying a dollar per band member. Listen to a song from the Old Soul's album here. Also on the TCB front, buy the new Oneida CD in Canada (through Three Gut) and you can check her cover art. And, while on the Three Gut tip,......

Please excuse the shorter mixtape this week - a certain university is trying to ruin my life (rhymes with Dyerson). 1. The Old Soul - Holding Weapons A Toronto band repeatedly compared with the surreal pop of Brian Wilson. 2. Babyshambles - Killamangiro Babyshambles is led by the former drug addict from the Libertines. In RealPlayer. Also check the Libs live-in-studio session at CBC3. 3. The White Stripes - Jolene From Under Blackpool Lights Live......