This was a show that was not to be missed out at Black Squirrel Books on August 10, 2018. It was the long-awaited LP release show for Boyhood’s Bad Mantras. Opening up for Boyhood was Muzzy Legault. Wonderful R&B/Hip-hop music and accompanied by DJ Jas Nasty. Then it was Boyhood‘s turn to perform. Playing mostly …
August 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm 10$ Boyhood When Caylie Runciman started calling herself Boyhood, it was a nod to childhood nostalgia. Six years later, the alias – and the beguiling bedroom anthems – are one and the same. Tough-kid guitar grit and deadpan verses give way to whimsical synthlines and delicate harmonies. …
Photos from Organ Eyes, Roachclip, Deathsticks and The Opposite Point of Life at Black Squirrel Books on August 2, 2018
Tuesday night show at Black Squirrel Books with Quaker Parents, Wetface and Ethnotechnique. It has been a long time since I last saw Quaker Parents. Since the Grundy brothers have been busy with Heaven For Real. Quaker Parents is more of Mark’s side and very heavy alternative-pop music. Second time this year seeing Wetface perform …
Day 4 of Ottawa Explosion Weekend 2018. Started off the day at Clocktower Brewpub in the Glebe with: Empty Nesters Property Blood Beach Crossed Wires Don’t Bother Future Girls Creep Wave Martha Over at Babylon Nightclub: Mallwalkers Crusades Over at House of Targ: Sparklesaurus Wares No Mistakes in Space Hit Bargain Over at Black Squirrel …
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, …
BANGERS & MASH is an ode to the fresh soul music scene in Ottawa, Ontario. On Saturday April 14, we’ll be hosting 8 groups and 2 DJs in 5 hours. Stage #1: House of TARG L.G.R. Band, The Bank Street Bonbons, Harea Band, Sarah Bradley, Trevor Walker, JFUN Stage #2: Black Squirrel Books & Espresso …
Arboretum festival presented their start of spring with their sprung party featuring Bernice and Adam Saikaley. Sadly Erica Eso was on the bill but had to cancel due to a fender bender. Nice cloud installation by Conor Byron (?). Nice electro-dance set by Adam Saikaley. After a year of anticipation with 2017’s Puff EP, Toronto’s …
Arboretum + Black Squirrel present: ***SPRUNG PARTY*** starring: Bernice (Toronto, weird-pop, Arts & Crafts) * Adam Saikaley (Ottawa, improvised electro sets) * Conor Byron (Ottawa, live visuals) 9:00PM / All-ages / 19+ $7 suggested donation (nobody turned away for lack of funds)