There was no way I didn’t want to miss out this show on November 16th at Black Squirrel Books which was presented by Debaser and First Crush Promotion. Performing that night was Chandra, New Chance and Klapshmock! Starting off the show was Ottawa’s Klapshmock! Dressed up like a futuristic soldier, this set was an experimental …
Totally forgot to post these photos from the October 13, 2018 show at House of Targ. But it is good timing since Montreal’s Priors will drop their second album New Pleasure out on November 16, 2018. Made it for parts of Empty Nester‘s set. Again I’ve seen the Ottawa garage-punk band so many time that …
Ottawa residents came out in droves for a free benefit concert for people who were affected by the September’s tornadoes that hit the region. CUPE 503 presented the free concert called After the Storm featuring The Jim Cuddy Band. There was also a slew of great talents including Matt Mays, Sarah Harmer, Kellylee Evans, LGS …
First of a two sold out show at the National Arts Centre – Babs Asper Theatre with Bahamas and Tim Baker. Starting off the show was the former frontman of Hey Rosetta! Tim Baker. It was a wonderful intimate solo show. Playing music from his upcoming album which comes out in 2019 and some Hey …
Monday nights can be a tough sell for bands to play in Ottawa. But I wanted to see two acts that are on Polyvinyl Records. It was The Dodos and Palehound. Starting off the set was Boston’s Palehound. I was hoping for something loud but it was more of a moody indie rock set. Also …
Mercury Lounge turned 22 years old on November 3, 2018. Every year they hold their annual Epic Red Party to help celebrate with past/present residents DJ since 1996: Trevor Walker, Lance Baptiste, Jeff Laprate and Balu It was a wonderful night of dancing and celebrating a great venue in the market.
It was an exciting Saturday night at The 27 Club who those into punk and hardcore music lovers. Performing that night was Fucked Up and Mil-Spec. Toronto’s Mil-Spec was the first band to perform. Wasn’t familiar with this band but it was hardcore loudness. Funny seeing some guy flailing his arms and giving the finger …
Wonderful Monday night concert at the NAC Southam Hall with Chilly Gonzales. Very eccentric coming out with a robe and Uggs slippers who kind of reminds me of Hugh Hefner. Chilly is currently promoting his new album Solo Piano III. First half hour was very brilliant and captivating of Chilly tickling the ivory keys of …
Hadn’t been to the Blacksheep Inn in a long time. When I heard that Rich Aucoin was going to perform, there was no way I wouldn’t want to miss it. Thank goodness I found a friend who was willing to drive up and totally have a blast with his music! Taylor Knox started off the …
It was a busy October 13, 2018. Toronto singer/songwriter Matthew Barber was at the NAC Studio. I only stayed for the first three songs of his show!