I decided on a spur of the moment and watch Stars play the 2nd night show in Ottawa. I didn’t go for the first sold out show because I went to see Two Hours Traffic instead. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157610271542359″]
Month: November 2008
I finally got to see a band that has been doing really well in 2008. Its Two Hours Traffic and they are from the East Coast. Its been a great year for them. Being shortlisted for the Polaris Prize which is got them alot of attention. On to the show.
Alot of new releases this week. I am really impress with the new Kanye West album “808s & Heartbreak”
OK I know the song was originally done by Snow Patrol. Love her or hate her she is very big in the UK thanks to X-Factor (UK’s version of American Idol) and while in the USA, Bleeding Love is still being played. She just re-released her debut simply called “Spirit – Deluxe Edition” in time …
My pre-order for the new Killers album “Day & Age” just came out from iTunes. I decided to get it because I wanted the bonus tracks which is the remix of Humans. Yes I am a sucker for remixes. Here is my fly on the wall review. I really like Hot Fuss alot thanks to …
Went to see three bands at Cafe Dekcuf on Nov 22nd. It happened to be all ages show. I wasn’t annoyed like any typical AA shows. Somehow this was a laid back AA show. Bands playing were The Sunjet Records Band, The Gales and of course Winter Gloves. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157609733067823″]
The show I went tonight was a electronic setting. I went to a basement show on Friday November 21. Its interesting when people know who you are. While I am lost for words or abit clueless because I always forget the people who I encounter during the shows. One of those quirky basement house shows.
[flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157609619951019″] November 20th I went to the Rainbow Bistro to see my favorite new band The Balconies. Also it playing was After The Weather from Montreal and Whale Tooth from Toronto. Was a night of alot of people I know like the usual I see at shows and surprise of 2 friends I …
Its been 11 years since Portishead last released a record. And those 11 long years have been a good wait. On April 28, 2008 Third (weird title IMO) was released. Its still one of the best album to come out in 2008. It is kind of a departure from their previous album. I won’t classify …
For those aren’t aware I compiled a small but growing list of Ottawa singers or bands that I have seen and really liked. Support local music Click here to check it out Or here is a snippet