A very surprising packed show at the House of Targ with Scenic Route to Alaska, Mike Edel and Chigurh on April 19, 2018. Chigurh is an Ottawa band who I have never seen before. One of the members is friends with New Swears. They were really great live with their mix of groovy soul and …
Pietro Amato & Jessie Stein of the Luyas stopped by for a wonderful day show at The Record Centre. They just released an LP called After Language. It is an instrumental record that is lushed with ambient minimalistic sounds. For those that braved the weather (ME) I really enjoyed this set. Check out the photos
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Bangers & Mash hosted 10 incredible acts at House of Targ and Black Squirrel Book. Catering to soul, funk, blues, R&B and Hip-hop music happening in Ottawa. Second year of the festival was sold out but it was such an exciting night. Over at House of Targ was L.G.R. Band, …
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 …
It was a night of Music and Poetry at Pressed on April 12, 2018. Performing was Mainprize, Huntley Slim and the Suburban Cowboys and poets Brecken Hancock and Shane Rhodes.
Mercury Lounge had a German Sparkle Party: 7 Seas of Sparkles featuring DJ Miss Melera from Amsterdam. It was also Sara’s (Staff of Mercury Lounge) birthday too. Interesting night of people all dressed up in sea theme costumes added with some glittering sparkles.
Headed over to House of Targ for Jon Creeden & The Flying Hellfish LP release for Stall Opening up for them was The Creeps who I saw and sadly missed Finderskeepers and Joe Vickers. Previewing new materials from their upcoming album. Maybe it’s me or with the night I just had, I thought they sounded …
National Arts Centre Presents Series: FLYING HÓRSES and mal/aimé on April 6, 2018! Mal/Aimé began the show with a blend of ambient experimental chamber music. Nice way to just tune in, close your eyes and just drift off with their music. Flying Hórses close off the show with some wonderful beauitful music on the piano. …
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.