John Gallant

Massachusetts

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Technology journalist and content strategist. Event host, customer roundtable moderator. Former Chief Content Officer of IDG US Media.

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Articles

Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs with Shannon McNally at The Concert Hall

2 weeks ago | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

If it wasn’t hot enough on Saturday, Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs kept things sizzling into the evening with their performance last night at Toronto’s Concert Hall. The former Heartbreaker and his band delivered a show that was less about nostalgia and more about continuing their love of live music at intimate venues where “we can see the whites of each other’s eyes”. Shannon McNally got the crowd warmed up with her stage banter and engaging stories.
Cypress Hill with The Pharcyde and De La Soul at Coca-Cola Coliseum

1 month ago | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

Cypress Hill rolled up on a cool and breezy May night in Toronto. Bringing with them a legendary hip-hop lineup to Coca-Cola Coliseum that included The Pharcyde and De La Soul. Hip-hop heads young and old were in for a high time. The Pharcyde got things started with a concise set of classics. Fans went wild for the big hits Oh Shit, Passin’ Me By and Runnin’. I was grateful to be able to see De La Soul live.
Franz Ferdinand with Telescreens at History

2 months ago | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

Franz Ferdinand brought their Human Fear tour to the stage at HISTORY in Toronto Tuesday night (I wonder if they ever thought that they would end up being more popular than the Archduke of Austria). Flying in from the 401 fresh after playing in Montreal the night before. It was the last show of the tour and the fans were possibly unaware of just how much fun they were about to have. An engaging performance by Telescreens got fans stirred up and ready to throw down.
The Experience Hendrix Tour At Massey Hall

Mar 16, 2025 | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

The Experience Hendrix tour crash landed at Massey Hall Saturday night. A pilgrimage for guitar lovers and Jimi Hendrix fans alike. Bringing together some of the greatest guitarists of our time, this travelling tribute honours Hendrix’s legacy with an electrifying night of music that highlights his groundbreaking influence on rock and blues.
Joel Plaskett at The Great Hall

Feb 23, 2025 | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

The East Coast is known for its legendary Kitchen Parties. That was the sort of energy Joel Plaskett brought to Toronto on December 3rd. A Living Room party packed into a tiny trailer, touring Canada with his latest release, One Real Reveal. A comfy, red upholstered lounge chair sat in the middle of the stage with an acoustic guitar upon it.
Sloan at The Concert Hall

Dec 1, 2024 | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

I was 17 in the summer of 1992. While visiting family in Shediac. New Brunswick, my cousin and I decided to go to the Bryan Adams Waking Up The Nation tour that was happening at Parlee Beach August 16, 1992. No disrespect to Bryan Adams but we were only really interested in seeing The Steve Miller Band. One of the bands scheduled to play the festival wasn’t able to perform (I think it was Arc Angels). As fate would have have it, an up and coming band from Halifax would fill in.
Cory Wong with Couch at History

Nov 18, 2024 | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

Known for his razor-sharp guitar chops and irresistible funk fusion, Cory Wong’s performance at History Friday night was nothing short of electrifying, blending elements of jazz, funk, rock, and electronic music into a dynamic, genre-defying experience. Nothing shows a unified commitment more than a uniform. Team Wongair hit the hard court in their matching blue jumpsuits with orange and white pinstriping, game ready.
Drive-By Truckers At The Danforth Music Hall

Oct 23, 2024 | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

American Southern rock band, Drive-By Truckers, performed to a packed Danforth Music Hall last night. The band is currently on tour performing their 2001 double album, Southern Rock Opera, in it’s entirety. Their latest album, The Unraveling, was released in 2020. Connect with Drive-By Truckers: Website || Twitter / X || Facebook || InstagramBe sure to check out Live Nation Ontario to see all of the other great acts that they will be bringing to Toronto this year.
BEAT at Massey Hall

Oct 20, 2024 | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

Former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN brought their new band, BEAT, to Massey Hall on Friday night. The new band is in collaboration with STEVE VAI and DANNY CAREY to give fans a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s KING CRIMSON albums. More info can be found on their website.
Social Distortion with The BellRays and Lisa Kekaula at History

Oct 8, 2024 | liveinlimbo.com | John Gallant

Social Distortion brought their iconic punk rock energy to History in Toronto Saturday Night delivering a performance that was as electrifying as it was nostalgic. Fans packed the venue decked out in denim, studs and two-tone leather shoes. They were eager to experience the raw emotion and grit that has defined the band for over four decades. Frontman Mike Ness, with his trademark charisma and raspy vocals, opened the show with Through These Eyes immediately setting the tone for the night.