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That Night in Toronto

Michael Barclay
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Music for the curious, Canadian and otherwise. Toronto live music listings.

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A song released on July 1 aimed at July 4, from the Canadian who, 40 years ago, turned down Top Gun because he didn’t want to promote U.S. militarism. Yes, here’s Bryan Adams, straight from the heart:

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Live baby live: Q2 2026

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    Author of books about Canadian music. Eternally curious. Panglossian optimist and Malthusian despair.

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