Forgot to post these photos from the April 12, 2019 show at The Dominion Tavern with Tommy and the Commies, Les Lullies and Liquid Assets.
It was 420 and decided to go to this show at Black Squirrel Books. Performing was Pretty Matty, Pacer and Warp Lines. Didn’t get to see the headlining band Pony because it was getting late. Since I didn’t get to see Pony, I got to see Sam’s other band called Pretty Matty. Insane loud indie …
Occurred to me that it was exactly 11 years ago on April 18th that I first saw Tokyo Police Club performed to a sold out crowd at Barrymore’s Now 11 (technically 14 when they started) years later with four albums, various EPs and they are still playing full shows to their excited and dedicated fans. …
Tennyson and Young Clancy stopped by Queen St. Fare on April 16, 2019. Overall enjoyed both acts for a Tuesday night. Young Clancy performing electro-R&B and soul music. 8/10. All the buzz surrounding Tennyson, they performed a wonderful fusion of electronica, jazz, pop and funk! 9/10.
Action Bronson stopped by Ottawa’s Algonquin Commons Theatre for his The White Bronco tour. Opening up was Ottawa’s DJ Acro doing some great DJing. Then it was Queens, New York rapper Mayhem Lauren. Then Action Bronson came on stage and wowed the audience. He promoting his current album White Bronco which came out in November …
Literally caught wind about this NAC Dance show on Thursday night through word of mouth from a Montreal music friend at OAG’s Spring Exhibition. There was no way I wanted to miss out the show and was lucky to see the first night. Canadian dance artist and Governor General’s Award for Lifetime Achievement Peggy Baker‘s …
It was an alt-country rock show at the Dominion Tavern on April 11, 2019. Starting off the show was Ottawa’s Ommie Jane. Accompanied by Buddy Smiles and Brad from Sparklesaurus drumming. First time checking out her lo-fi moody country music. 7/10. Second was Casa Lagarto. Second time this year seeing the Ottawa garage mirage rock …
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 …