Pop Drone presented a wonderful night of talented musicians at Pressed on April 6, 2019. Starting off the show was Montreal musician Le Ren. It was a nice intimate set of indie country pop music of tracks from the EP “songs i oughta hear”. 8/10. Second was Eliza Niemi. First time seeing her branch out …
Indie88 named these 2 bands as up and coming Canadian acts you need to listen to in 2019. Ellevator and Basement Revolver stopped by Babylon Nightclub for a nice Thursday night show. Starting off was Hamilton’s Basement Revolver. Last time was back in September and this time they are a four-piece band. Enjoyed their spacey/moody …
It was the long awaited album release (on vinyl) show for Scary Bear Soundtrack‘s Boomerang Kids at Black Squirrel Books on March 30, 2019. Opening up for them was Girls+ Rock Ottawa alumni band Salmon Ella. Great set that was a mix of pop, punk, rock, empowerment and social awareness. Second time seeing them this …
Ottawa band Dreamshell had their album release show at Pressed on March 29, 2019. Also on the bill was Girlfriend Material and The Haig. Starting off was Ottawa’s metamorphic/psych heavy rock band The Haig. Hadn’t seen them in quite awhile but it was a loud and heavy rock set. 7/10. Second was Toronto’s Girlfriend Material. …
It was a lovely intimate show at Minotaure with Emilie Kahn and Amanda Lowe on March 27, 2019. Emilie is currently on her North American tour promoting the album Outro which came out in February. Starting off the show was Amanda Lowe. Performing a wonderful and beautiful singer-songwriter acoustic folk pop music. 8/10. Then it …
Check out the photos from the March 24, 2019 show at The 27 Club with Ten Fé, Plastic Farm and mark ii.
OK this is a week late posting this since the Bonjay, Steve Adamyk, Alexandra Streliski show is long done. I was filling in for Mixtape Sessions on March 19, 2019. Playlist: Bonjay – Chelsea Steve Adamyk Band – Paradise Alexandra Stréliski – The Quiet Voice Ten Fé – Won’t Happen Saxsyndrum – Jenni Emilie Kahn …
Have a listen to No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM for March 25, 2019. Had a phone interview with Emilie Kahn. She will be playing Minotaure on March 27, 2019. The interview is on hour one at the 30 minute mark. Hour One: Hour Two: Playlist: Dreamshell – Joy Division Girlfriend Material – You’ve Got …
It was the album release show at House of Targ for Steve Adamyk Band. Their 6th album Paradise came out a few weeks ago and it was the long awaited Ottawa show. Also on the bill was The Creeps and Sleep Late, all Ottawa acts! First band to perform was Sleep Late. Formerly known as …
There was no way I was going to miss Bonjay perform at Queen St. Fare on March 22, 2019. It was part of Soul /Sole Live Sessions Episode 1. They haven’t been in Ottawa since last year. Wonderful time dancing to their music from their 2018 Lush Life and older tracks from the EP Broughtupsy. …