Sunday, March 27, 2011

Brett Caswell & the Marquee Rose, Junofest




It was a mind-blowing performance: Brett Caswell & the Marquee Rose performing at the Garrison on March 25th, 2011. Check out more photos from Music Psychos' Facebook page

The Darcy's, Junofest: March 25th, 2011 at the Garrison




The Toronto indie rock quartet, The Darcy's, performing at the Garrison on March 25th, 2011 for Junofest. More pictures, Click here to check out Music Psychos' Facebook page. 

Leon the Professional






My cat, Leon the professional. I know it's cliche, but I couldn't help posting some pictures of him. 

Monday, March 14, 2011

CMW day 4: Mookie & the Loyalists @ Lee's Palace




Mookies & the Loyalists performing at Lee's Palace on March 12th. Click here to check out more pictures. 

The CMW day 4: Paper LIons




Paper Lions Performing at Lee's Palace on March 12th, 2011 during Canadian Music Week. More pictures, Click here

CMW day 4: The Balconies @ Lee's Palace




The Balconies: A stunning performance at the Lee's Palace on March 12th, 2011 during the Canadian Music Week. More Pictures, click here.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

What can we do to help Japanese earthquake/tsunami suvivors

I was shocked on Friday morning to hear about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It struck off the east region of Honshu (the Main island of Japan). Knowing that most of my family and friends are from the west side of Japan, I wasn't panicking. Yet, the first thing came up to my mind was my brother, who currently lives in the south of Tokyo. I was able to get hold of my mother and was advised that he was alright. I was so relieved. I was able to talk to my brother via Mixi (The largest Japanese social media site) and he told me the story of his day, which was terrifying. 

Another person that I was worried, was Takuya. I studied at ESL with him five years ago and he currently lives in Sendai, one of the most affected regions. According to a mutual friend, who spoke with his brother, Takuya and his family were safely evacuated. Sadlythough, his house was completely destroyed and floating in the water.


The earthquake has killed hundreds of people, and there are more missing as well as numerous people and families that are stranded with little in the way supplies or aid. They are still experiencing a number of smaller earthquakes and fear another  possible impending tsunami. It is going to be a long fight for them to get back to their normal lives. Now is the time for us to help them get through this. According to Yahoo Canada, there are a number of Canadian organizations that are collecting donations:






I can't stop thinking about what would have happened if this had occurred in my hometown. Although my family and friends are all fine, there  is a staggering number of people in need of help. They remain plagued with the fear of more possible earthquakes and tsunamis. We can't predict accurately what nature has in store for Japan. But we can help these people from Canada. Let's do our part. 

P.S Thank you so much to those who contacted me to make sure that my family in Japan is fine. I want to thank you all on behalf of my family. We will do our part from Japan and here in Toronto. 






Saturday, March 12, 2011

Canadian Music Week: Day 3- Christine Martin



Christine Martin: March 11th, 2011 at Horse Shoe Tavern

Canadian Music Week: Day 3- Hooded Fang





Hooded Fang performing on March 11th, 2011 during Canadian Music Week at Horse Shoe Tavern. More pictures, check out Music Psychos' Facebook Page

Canadian Music Week: Day 3- Winter Gloves





Montreal pop rock group, Winter Gloves performing on March 11th, 2011 at Horse Shoe Tavern during Canadian Music Week. More pictures, click here

Canadian Music Week: Day 3- The Sheepdogs




The Saskatoon rock band, the Sleepdogs performing on March 11th, 2011 at Horse Shoe Tavern during Canadian Music Week. They blew my mind... Check out more pictures from Music Psychos' Facebook page.

Canadian Music Week: Day 3- Cuff the Duke




Cuff the Duke rocking on the stage at Horse Shoe Tavern on March 11th, 2011 during the Canadian Music Week. More pictures, chick here 

Friday, March 11, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

CMW day 1: Mother Mother







Mother Mother performing on March 9th, 2011 at the Phoenix during the Canadian music week. Click here to check out more pictures. 

CMW day 1: Birds of Tokyo




Birds of Tokyo playing at Phoenix on March 9th, 2011, opening for Mother Mother. Click here to check out more pictures. 

CMW day 1: Whale Tooth





Whale Tooth rocking on the stage on March 9th, 2011 at the Phoenix, opening for Mother Mother during the CMW. More pictures, click here