The Archive - Largest Record Collection in the World

by Michael Donley


There's something about holding a vinyl record in your hands.  For me I think it's holding a little bit of history that can't get erased when your hard drive fails.  On that note I came across this really cool short "The Archive" worth a look at.  It talks about Paul Mawhinney who over the years has amassed what has become the world's largest record collection.   Due to health issues and a struggling record industry Paul is being forced to sell his collection.

This Sundance documentary short was made by filmmaker Sean Dunne.


The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo.

Streaming Cafe's new website!!!

After months of work we are very very excited to have launched Streaming Cafe's new website!
The site focuses on upcoming streamed performances and gives you the option of watching highlights from our past shows, and diving in a bit deeper to read about the performing artists.

There is no longer membership sign up required, so everyone has free access to all the site has to offer. Our live chat also requires no membership so tune into our shows and join in the conversation without any roadblocks!

You can also find lots of information about the cafe and all we offer in food and festivities.

We are still updating and adding content, so keep coming back and check out what's new.
Give us feedback! Let us know what you think of the site and how we can make it better (leave us a comment)!

Web-traveling the North Scene : Little City

Michael Donley


I thought from time to time I would blog about some bands that I've come across in my web-travels that aren't booked or haven't performed at Streaming Cafe but stood out to me as something cool and different (and I just had to tell someone!) The Toronto based six piece folk rock band Little City is exactly that.

Little City have just released their first EP The Going and the Gone and worked with renowned Canadian producer/engineer Laurence Currie (Sloan, Hey Rosetta!, Holy Fuck). It really is a good album and worth checking out.

Thom Macfarlane’s powerful, restrained percussion grounds Dave Clarke’s uplifting bass and provides the perfect foundation forTrevor Kai’s virtuosity on the keys (and accordion!) as he adds effortless elements of both exuberance and solemnity. The same can be said for brothers Jordan and Shaun Axani’s intricate, guiding guitar melodies, and of course Frances Miller’s arresting roots-tinged vocals, as her distinct whisper-turned-wail dynamics and warmth anchor the songs’ vast sound scope.

They just recently performed two showcases at Canadian Music Week as part of the FACTOR Break through serious.

"Groove Lounge" DJ at the Streaming Cafe

Put some groove to the end of your week! Come down to the Streaming Cafe and relax with the "Groove Lounge". Local up and coming DJ's spin songs you won't hear on the local radio...ever.  
Every second and fourth Friday from 5 to 9pm. So come down have a drink and chill!


This month March 11th and 25th.

Huge show announcement - William Fitzsimmons at Streaming Cafe!

by Michael Donley


Streaming Cafe is very happy to announce that William Fitzsimmons will be performing a solo show at the cafe on Saturday, May 14th.
Tickets go on-sale this Wednesday, March 9th for only $20,  available at Streaming Cafe (596 Leon ave). William`s website has sold some exclusive pre-sales so with only a few left for purchase at Streaming Cafe they are going to go fast. If you want to be one of only 40 people to watch this show in person, you better get down to the Cafe early!

If you miss out on tickets don`t worry, this show will be streamed live online at 7pm Pacific Standard Time and you can send in questions and comments to William while he performs.  Watch William`s performance FREE @ http://www.streamingcafe.net/

Nettwerk Records’ recording artist, William Fitzsimmons, will embark on a major US and Canadian spring tour in support of his new album, Gold In The Shadow (release date: March 22). The two-month North American tour will be a special occasion for Fitzsimmons’ fans.

`Gold In The Shadow` (available March 22)

William Fitzsimmons is equal parts songwriter and psychotherapist, creating captivating music, which uniquely melds depravity, honesty, and autobiography into a counter-intuitive seamless whole. Since 2005, Fitzsimmons has created three full-length albums, each thoroughly themed and embossed with matters of family history, intimate disclosure, and bold confession, yielding rich folk music, ranging from the stark and acoustic to the voluminous and electronic. All the while reflecting William’s commitment to addressing what is always pressing, and yet all too often ignored.
Read more about William Fitzsimmons on his sites!
http://www.williamfitzsimmons.com
www.facebook.com/williamfitzsimmons
www.twitter.com/wfitzsimmons

William Fitzsimmons new video The Tide Pulls from the Moon