It’s that time when everyone is making their end of year list. So I’m starting off with the Ottawa release that came out in 2019. Why I chose Fet.Nat as my #1 pick? Has been a big year for them since the release of Le Mal which was shortlisted for the 2019 Polaris Music Prize …
The Ottawa Japanese Community Association & Cultural Centre hosted their 43d annual Mochitsuki which took place at St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall on Preston St. It was my first time attending this event where I can enjoy great Japanese food like sushi, Udon and of course Mochi. Seeing how Mochi is made too. There was also …
This weekend was the start of Christmas shopping. Trying to figuring out who to get for that family member, friend or special someone for Christmas. 613flea presented 613Christmas to help give you ideas for some gifts. There was alot of vendors for this and took place at the Fieldhouse at Carleton University. It was a …
After the show at Babylon, I Ubered my way to The 27 Club to catch Partner. They haven’t played Ottawa alot in 2019 but this was the one time I really need to see them live on Friday night. The band is currently promoting their recent EP called Saturday the 14th. Arrived when they were …
Wild Friday night at Babylon Nightclub with The Dirty Nil, Single Mothers and Dear-God. All I can say that there was alot of moshing during all three of the bands that performed. Brampton’s Dear-God kicked off the show with some hardcore and experimental hip-hop? punk music. 7/10. Second was London, Ontario band Single Mothers. Man! …
Studio Sixty Six held their opening for Rémi Thériault‘s No Vacancy. He has spent the better part of the last 10 years traveling. An ever-changing backdrop and the confines of hotel rooms are present in No Vacancy. He uses his camera as a way of translating detachment and debauchery into a raw yet revealing visual …
Thursday night I went down to the 27 Club for a packed show to see Geoffroy and ren perform. You can read the review from Exclaim! Opening up was Toronto’s ren She was very impressive this being her first Ottawa show. Mix of alt-pop is like a cross between Jessie Reyez, Lorde and Billie Eilish. …
Have a listen to No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM for November 25, 2019. Shows to check out this week and beyond are: Geoffroy and ren at The 27 Club Gladys Lazer, Klapshmock! and DJ Pink Veil at Pressed The Dirty Nil, Single Mothers and Dear God at Babylon Nightclub Partner, Waistline and Outfielder at …
Monday night at Canadian Tire Centre with City and Colour, Jacob Banks & Ben Rogers. Starting off with singer-songwriter from BC Ben Rogers with some Americana rock set. Who happens to be on Dallas Green’s record label called Still Records. Second was Soul, R&B and hip-hop artist Jacob Banks who hails from the UK. Headlining …
Ottawa’s most anticipated and longest running indie sale Idle Hands Art, Craft and Vintage celebrated 11 years today! With that the annual holiday sale took place at St. Anthony Banquet Hall situated in Ottawa’s Little Preston St. Featuring local independent businesses, artists, crafters and vintage hawkers. Original art, prints, jewellery, clothing , furniture, pottery, home …