Crowded House rocked the Danforth Music Hall last night in their first of two nights, touring their latest Time On Earth album.

A few songs in, lead singer Neil Finn commented that Toronto is the city in North America where they've played more than any other over their many years of touring. Having worked as an usher at Massey Hall in the mid-to-late '90s, I can attest to seeing them live at least a half-dozen times, as they always sell out multiple nights.

Kudos to Crowded House for not playing larger venues such as the Molson Amphitheatre, The Kool Haus or worse yet, The Docks (now Sound Academy). I'm sure they'd still sell out stadiums in Australia.

Crowded House is one of those bands that has endured since the late '80s, crafting beautiful pop songs that have stood the test of time. Ever since Something So Strong hit the airwaves in 1987, I was hooked by their catchy melodies, clever lyrics and charming personalities during interviews and live on stage.

Over 20 years later, after a break-up, a farewell gig in front of the Sydney Opera House, a lost drummer (to suicide) and a reformation, they're back at it, albeit a little matured and weathered for the course.

Before there was Britney and Christina, we had Debbie Gibson, Alanis and Tiffany.

Perhaps best known for her cover of the Tommy James and the Shondells cover, I Think We're Alone Now, Tiffany is the subject of a feature documentary, oddly titled I Think We're Alone Now, which helps kick off the Over the Top Fest tonight at The Royal cinema.

The all-ages music and arts festival runs until May 4 and also includes rare musical performances and theatrical productions along with several film premieres.

I Think We're Alone Now follows the lives of Jeff and Kelly, two dedicated Tiffany fans who are really just lonely people with unhealthy clinging obsessions.

Jeff is a 50-year-old from Santa Cruz, California and has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Kelly is a 35-year-old intersexed person from Denver, Colorado who claims she and Tiffany were teenage friends.

You don't have to suck dick to be successful.

Sounds like a hit song to me. It's also the song title of one of the encores performed by Kate Nash Monday night at The Phoenix to a sold-out all-ages crowd comprised mostly of adoring teenage girls.

The song itself was a rant created after Nash attended what she described on stage as "the worst party ever." She said she felt much better after writing and recording the song. I'm not sure the audience felt the same after hearing it.

The rest of the show was a much quieter affair, save for a few avid fans who insisted on dancing frenetically throughout the show, even to the more down-tempo songs. Perhaps most surprising was that there's such a following to this singer today.

I guess it took raw talent for Nash to rise to the top of the charts, at least in her native UK, where she was recently crowned Best British Female at this year's Brit Awards.

Electronic bikes and alternative-fuel vehicles are some of the coolest things on display at The Green Living Show this weekend at The Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place.

We already know that Toronto is not so bike friendly. With the imminent arrival of EcoCabs coming to our city streets, our roadways will be even more congested. So what can you do?

With the rising cost of gas and growing congestion in the downtown core, motorists are left with few options. Ditch the car, forgo cab rides and long TTC wait times and consider an electronic bike, or e-bike. They're quiet, non-polluting and require no driver's license, insurance, plates or registration.

While I'll still pedal my traditional two-wheeler, I'm considering getting one of these e-bikes myself for longer commutes, or when I'm in a hurry to get somewhere and don't want to arrive all sweaty. Besides, they sure beat the waning hipster street cred of a Vespa.

More on e-bikes and a ticket giveaway to The Green Living Show after the jump....

EcoCabs are coming to Toronto.

A day after the Earth Day rally at Yonge-Dundas Square, a series of cute, environmentally friendly three-wheeled vehicles touched down there for the first time.

The EcoCab runs primarily on a trained driver's pedal-power, but is supported by a rechargeable electric battery. So it can reach speeds of up to 12 km per hour on city streets.

GO Mobile Media president Will Kozma was on hand to help launch the vehicles today. He said that the EcoCabs will help Toronto residents and tourists by offering free rides during summer street festivals and special events.

"Each vehicle costs about $13,000," says Kozma, who says the cabs are supported by corporate advertising.

"Lipton has signed a five-month contract with GO Mobile Media, and will offer a free Lipton green tea drink for passengers when it hits the city's downtown streets starting May 1."

Earth Day brought back some of its good old environmental activism, as Toronto Climate Campaign and Streets Are For People staged a rally at Yonge-Dundas Square at noon today.

Over 300 people filled the public square that, ironically, is devoid of much greenery. They called on the Harper government to implement Kyoto, introduce mandatory emission reductions and support green energy.

What did you do to celebrate Earth Day?