Definitely the big highlight at this year’s FME 2018 was Karkwatson. First of a two-night show. Karkwatson brings together Patrick Watson’s four-piece band and all five members of Karkwa for a complex, flexible, expressive musical languages. It was totally an unbelievable show. So unbelievable that I was bought to tears. Hearing both acts perform Beijing …
On the second night of FME 2018. Watched a wonderful solo performance by Basia Bulat. The various times I have seen Basia perform usually with a full band. It has been a long time since I last seen her play solo. Started off with It Can’t Be You and hearing that tracks just breaks your …
This is my second year attending FME (Festival de Musique Emergente). Which is located in Rouyn Noranda, about 6 hours away from Ottawa if you are driving. So the first show of the night was at Agora des Arts and performing was Hubert Lenoir and Nakhane. Got there when Nakhane was performing and it was …
Forgot to post these photos from the Commotions at Mercury Lounge on August 23, 2018. A wonderful night of pop-soul funk music. Very surprised to see how all 12 people could fit onto that small stage.
It is almost the end of summer and this was a nice show to check out on August 29, 2018. Performing at Black Squirrel Books were Warm Thoughts, Nighttime in Kansas and Empty Nesters. Warm Thoughts Nighttime in Kansas Empty Nesters
Have a listen to the August 27, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. The first hour was mostly artist/bands who are performing at FME this week. HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: The Famines – TWA Flight 553 Deathsticks – Kijiji Bonnie Doon – Ghost Story Basia Bulat – Time YT//ST – Karonhiake …
Have a listen to the August 20, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. Hour One: Hour Two: PLAYLIST: Richard Reed Parry – Song of Wood Baanya – Julia Basement Revolver – Heavy Eyes Doe – Heated Swearin’ – Untitled (LA) Idles – Danny Nedelko Superorganism – Everybody Wants to Be Famous (Cedric …
Check out the photos from the Capital Pride Parade that happened on Sunday after. The paraded started at 1:30pm which ran from Bank and Gladstone and headed north on Kent before returning to Bank Street ending at Bank and Somerset St. Over 130 groups including community groups, sports teams, embassies and local businesses participated in …
In part of Pride weekend taking place in Ottawa. Babylon Nightclub and The Queer Mafia presented Ohmyjam on August 25, 2018. Celebrating Pride and their 6-year OHMYJAMiversary. It was totally a crowded and hot sweaty party. The proceeds from the event went to Ottawa Wolves RFC and Ottawa Dyke Marc. Check out the photos.
It’s been a long time since I last attended to Museum of Nature‘s Nature Nocturne. The museum holds a once a month night party where people get to explore the exhibits and have a fun time. This month coincide with Ottawa Pride Week and the theme was “Bursting with Pride”. I was there in attendance …