Its December already and I have compiled my list of shows of 2008. I know its early to list them Its up on the tab under “Best of 2008“. While I still need to work on albums and singles of 2008. Honourable mention in no particular order: Westfest 2008. Great to see Grand Analog, Land …
I decided on a spur of the moment and watch Stars play the 2nd night show in Ottawa. I didn’t go for the first sold out show because I went to see Two Hours Traffic instead. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157610271542359″]
I finally got to see a band that has been doing really well in 2008. Its Two Hours Traffic and they are from the East Coast. Its been a great year for them. Being shortlisted for the Polaris Prize which is got them alot of attention. On to the show.
Went to see three bands at Cafe Dekcuf on Nov 22nd. It happened to be all ages show. I wasn’t annoyed like any typical AA shows. Somehow this was a laid back AA show. Bands playing were The Sunjet Records Band, The Gales and of course Winter Gloves. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157609733067823″]
The show I went tonight was a electronic setting. I went to a basement show on Friday November 21. Its interesting when people know who you are. While I am lost for words or abit clueless because I always forget the people who I encounter during the shows. One of those quirky basement house shows.
[flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157609619951019″] November 20th I went to the Rainbow Bistro to see my favorite new band The Balconies. Also it playing was After The Weather from Montreal and Whale Tooth from Toronto. Was a night of alot of people I know like the usual I see at shows and surprise of 2 friends I …
Tonight I went to University of Ottawa to check out the 2 bands who I wanted to see. The bands were Bonjour Brumaire and The D’Urbervilles. Apparently there was a last minute addition. A singer from the USA named Samuel Markus. His music reminds me of Damien Rice or James Blunt but with no British …
Crazy Friday night and it still doesn’t feel like winter yet. So much stuff in the Ottawa music scene, so little time to attend them. Just got back from Mavericks/Cafe Dekcuf seeing 5(Well 6 since I missed that other band) different bands. It felt like a R&B/hip-hop night at Mavericks because of the music they …
I went to see three bands on Nov 6th. First was Shotgun Jimmie and he hails from Sackville, New Brunswick. His music is indie poppy folk and some alternative rock. Backing up was three members Attack In Black, which I thought was cool. Brave of all them wearing wool sweaters on stage. Great set he …
Tonight I went to see the second night show of Matt Mays & El Torpedo with Arkells. It was at Barrymore’s. I’m guessing the first night was totally sold out and hence they added the second night. I was blown away by both bands. Wasn’t as crazy as I hope to be but whatever. I …