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Arboretum Arts Festival Lineup + Photos @ Raw Sugar Cafe [May 15, 2013]

May 15th was the day that Arboretum Arts Festivals announced their line up at Raw Sugar Cafe for their upcoming event on August 16 and 17.
It’s going to take place at Arts Court’s Waller Park / SAW Gallery Courtyard / St. Alban’s Church.
Tickets on sale Thursday, May 16th at Compact Music locations, Vertigo Records, Antique Skate Shop, and online at ticketweb.ca. $40 Weekend / $30 Saturday / $20 Friday.
There was a handful of people who came out and show their support.
Adam Saikaley was DJing for the event.
It was a fun time to be at.
You have to give thanks to the people at Raw Sugar Café, Kichesippi Beer and Herd Magazine for making this happen this year!

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Roberta Bondar – Hiss EP [Review]

Posted by Ming Wu on April 21, 2013 Comments Off

Having dropped this EP in March.
I finally got time to listen to Ottawa band Roberta Bondar‘s second EP called Hiss.
It’s the follow up to their self-titled EP which came out last year.

Suuns, Valleys & Roberta Bondar @ Ritual [April 13, 2013]

Posted by Ming Wu on April 14, 2013 Comments Off

April 13th was such a busy day for myself.
At least I made it for this show that I had been dying to go to.
Playing at the show:
• Suuns

• Valleys

• Roberta Bondar

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Roberta Bondar (Ottawa Band) – Night Danger [Music Video]

Posted by Ming Wu on March 11, 2013 No comments

I didn’t go to Small Talk Stinks!/Bruised Tongue DJ set and Roberta Bondar music video premiere at Pressed on March 10th.
The music video was directed by Travis Boisvenue.
Now it is available to view on Youtube.
Night Danger is taken from the upcoming tape on Bruised Tongue.
Have a look at the music video.

Round One of CBC Searchlight Contest’s for Canada’s Best New Artist!

Posted by Ming Wu on February 18, 2013 No comments

As previously posted.
The contest for CBC’s Searchlight has started.
Boy it’s a doozy with the nominees of the Canadian Regions.
Important Contest Dates:

Artist submission period: February 4 to February 14
Regional Top 10 vote: February 18 to February 24
Regional Top 5 vote: February 25 to March 3
Regional finalists announcement: March 8
National contest period: March 11 – April 11
National winner announcement: April 12

2nd Annual Who’s Hot In Ottawa’s Music Scene – Hottest Albums/EPs

Posted by Ming Wu on February 17, 2013 No comments

As stated on part one of the results.
Finally to finish off this poll!
This is a new category on this poll.
Here are the results of albums and EPs that came out last year.
With the votes tallied up, you people voted so don’t blame me for the outcome!
As I stated before, this poll is for fun and not to be taken seriously.
Enjoy!
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2nd Annual Who’s Hot In Ottawa’s Music Scene – Hottest Drummers

Posted by Ming Wu on February 17, 2013 No comments

As stated on part one of the results.
Last year’s winner was Michael Laing of the Love Machine.
With the votes tallied up, you people voted so don’t blame me for the outcome!
So here are the results for Hottest Drummers.
As I stated before, this poll is for fun and not to be taken seriously.
Enjoy!
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2nd Annual Who’s Hot In Ottawa’s Music Scene – Hottest Guitarists

Posted by Ming Wu on February 16, 2013 No comments

As stated on part one of the results.
Last year’s winner was Rolf Klausner of the Acorn.
Again I wasn’t specific on this but this included acoustic and electric guitar players.
With the votes tallied up, you people voted so don’t blame me for the outcome!
So here are the results for Hottest Guitarists.
As I stated before, this poll is for fun and not to be taken seriously.
Enjoy!
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2nd Annual Who’s Hot In Ottawa’s Music Scene – Hottest Bands

Posted by Ming Wu on February 15, 2013 1 comment

As stated on part one of the results.
With the votes tallied up.
So here are the results for Hottest Bands in Ottawa.
As I stated before, this poll is for fun and not to be taken seriously.
Enjoy!
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2nd Annual Who’s Hot In Ottawa’s Music Scene – Hottest Female Musician

Posted by Ming Wu on February 15, 2013 No comments

As stated on part one of the results.
Last year’s winner was Whitney Delion of Sound of Lions.
With the votes tallied up.
So here are the results for Hottest Female Musician.
As I stated before, this poll is for fun and not to be taken seriously.
Enjoy!
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