The Ultimate Music Experience in Toronto

December 7, 2018 53 Comments

As a music aficionado, I definitely picked the right city to live in! Toronto has it all – amazing homegrown and visiting talent, iconic concert halls and plenty to see and do between shows. So, when Google Canada reached out last month and invited me to embark on the ultimate music experience in my home city, I knew I was in for a treat!

Follow my guide below to enjoy your very own ultimate music experience in Toronto!

Morning

First, book a hotel!! (or commute in early)

I’m not a morning person by any means, so Google Canada was kind enough to hook me up with a stay at the gorgeous Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville. Staying here has been on my bucket list for years. The property and rooms are simply stunning and you’re just minutes away from great shopping, attractions and music venues (crucial for this kind of experience!).

Next stop, food for fuel!

The beautiful interior of Kost at Bisha Hotel.

My girls Afra (left), Rebecca (right) and I LOVED our delicious brunch!

After lounging around and getting ready while blasting tunes on YouTube Music, my friends and I trekked over to Kōst for brunch. This delightful hidden gem is located on the 44th floor of the new Bisha Hotel in Toronto on Blue Jays Way. The atmosphere is really bright and the dishes are fresh and unique. We all ordered sandwiches; I got the California burger with fries, which was delicious. (If you’re not a spicy/tangy kind of person, I’d recommend getting it without the tomato relish.) I can’t wait to come back in the summer when the outdoor seating is open!

Kalin and Myles’ Dedication Tour Rolls Into Toronto

Bay Area pop/hip-hop duo Kalin and Myles have been on a steady rise in recent years thanks to their popular Vine videos, four successful EPs and performances with artists such as Megan & Liz, Hollywood Ending and Trevor Moran. Kalin and Myles’ Toronto fans had a chance to show their dedication to their favourite artists, as well as openers Jacquie Lee and Anjali, when they played their first headlining show in the “6” March 18 at the Mod Club Theatre as part of The Dedication Tour.

Urban pop artist Anjali shined as she performed covers of Ariana Grande and The Weeknd’s smash single “Love Me Harder” and TLC’s hit “No Scrubs”, as well as her new single “Nobody” which features rapper Tyga. In between songs, Anjali and her crew pumped up the crowd by tossing out free merchandise, including lanyards and red foam fingers.

Jacquie Lee, who you may recognize from season 5 of THE VOICE, blew the crowd away with songs from her debut EP, ‘Broken Ones’, including “Empire” and recent single “Tears Fall”. The heartfelt and personal songs drew the crowd in and made the set feel very intimate. Jacquie also performed incredible covers of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin’ Bout You”, Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love The Way You Lie” and Cyndi Lauper’s classic “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, which is featured on her EP.