A sold-out show at NAC’s Babs Asper Theatre with Donovan Woods and Wild Rivers on April 22, 2018! The show started off with Toronto’s Wild Rivers. Wonderful Folk, rock & country soul set! Then it was Donovan Wood’s turn to perform. Backed up by his backing band called The Opposition. Currently promoting the new album …
On April 20th, MusicXMaker presented an all ages show with dubé & BLikeBrett at Makerspace North. It was a unique show that started off with hip-hop from BLikeBrett to loud grungey rock by dubé (fka Brothers dubé) to throngs of screaming adolescent girls. Pretty insane show for that calibre.
Enjoyed a lovely and wonderful show at the NAC Fourth Stage on April 13, 2018 [No bad luck!!] Performing at the sold-out show was Catriona Sturton and Liz Stevens. Wonderful performance by Liz Stevens from Alberta. Performed a nice cover of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Games. Great start to the show. Then it was Catriona’s turn …
Jim Cuddy was in Ottawa on April 5, 2018. Performing at National Arts Centre‘s Southam Hall. Currently promoting his album Constellation.
Lights stopped by in Ottawa on April 4, 2018. Performing at Algonquin Commons Theatre as part of her We Were Here Tour. Opening up for Lights were Dear Rouge and DCF.
Big Wreck was in Ottawa performing to a sold out show at Algonquin Commons Theatre on January 27, 2018. They are currently on their ‘In Loving Memory Of’ 20th Anniversary tour, celebrating their debut album, ‘In Loving Memory Of. Can’t believe it has been 20 years and it was a trip down memory lane for …
Huntington Beach, California heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold performed at the Canadian Tire Centre on January 21, 2018. Part of their “The Stage World Tour” and Ottawa was the sixth stop. For a Sunday night concert, the attendance was pretty impressive. Check out the photos. This being my first heavy metal. It was literally an …
Wolf Gang Sessions 10 at Mercury Lounge on January 20, 2018. If you aren’t familiar with this series, Wolf Gang Sessions pushes classical music out of its comfort zone. The music mixes contemporary and indie classical with exciting collaborations between NAC Orchestra musicians. The sessions is a collaboration with the venue and National Arts Centre …
Attended the matinee portion of I Can’t Believe It’s Not at NAC Fourth Stage. Presented by Arboretum Festival, the 7 edition was no other than Joni Mitchell’s Blue. Joni fourth album which is highly regarded by critics and fans alike as one of her greatest albums to date. The brainchild of indie troubadour Jon Hynes, …
2017 has been a fun year for live music. It was very hard choosing what were my favorites in 2017. So I have narrowed it down to the best 17. Let the pictures speak for itself! 1. Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle. Highlights: Run The Jewels, Wolf Parade, Austra, Thundercat, Mura Masa, Perfume Genius, …