The Music Beat

In the Music Beat, 660 NewsRadio anchor Todd Kaufman sits down with various artists to talk about their craft.

A double dose of American blues this weekend at The Blues Can

No you're not seeing double, but blues artists Casey Hensley and Laura Chavez will hit the stage at The Blues Can this weekend. Hensley is an American blues swing, and rock & roll singer, songwriter...

80s prairie rockers Queen City Kids stay in touch after nearly 55 years

The Queen City Kids emerged out of Regina in the late 1960s and hit their peak through the early 1980s playing their own brand of hard rock influenced by The Guess Who and The Beatles. Bass player John...
Sean McCann's "The Great Big Canadian Road Trip" makes a stop in Calgary in early June

Sean McCann, most famously known as a founding member of the band 'Great Big Sea' will be in Calgary at the Parkdale United Church in the northwest on June 1.

National Music Centre launches new exhibition ahead of 2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductions

Not only is the National Music Centre playing host to this year's Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony, but it has also launched a new exhibition to honour the class of 2025. Dan Hill, Ginette...
The Kingbees lead singer reflects on band's short history and busy career

The Kingbees were formed in the late 1970s by Toronto native Jamie James, who now calls California home, and came on the heels of a stint with a re-formed Steppenwolf. The Kingbees music harkens back...
Canadian rockers 54-40 keep busy ahead of Calgary tour stop

Canadian rock band, 54-40, will be playing the Deerfoot Inn and Casino on Saturday, March 29 and promoting their recent albums.
Calgary's National Music Centre exhibition highlights Canadian pop-punk icons Sum 41

The National Music Centre in Calgary is launching a new exhibit this week to honour Canadian pop-punk band, Sum 41.
Glass Tiger frontman looks back as Calgary show approaches

One of Canada's most successful and enduring bands, Glass Tiger has released five studio albums, including their 1986 debut 'The Thin Red Line,' which went quadruple platinum in Canada and gold in U.S. 660's...
The beat goes on for Canada's 'The Kings' as they embrace 'one-hit wonder' label

Okay, let's get this out of the way right from the start - The Kings are keenly aware that they are mainly known for their 1980 hit "This Beat Goes On/Switchin' To Glide." Being a so-called 'one-hit...
Former Headpins singer launches live rockumentary entitled "True Story"

660 NewsRadio's Todd Kaufman chats with former Headpins singer, Darby Mills, about her live documentary called "True Story,"