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.
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 …
Ottawa band Dreamshell had their album release show at Pressed on March 29, 2019. Also on the bill was Girlfriend Material and The Haig. Starting off was Ottawa’s metamorphic/psych heavy rock band The Haig. Hadn’t seen them in quite awhile but it was a loud and heavy rock set. 7/10. Second was Toronto’s Girlfriend Material. …
It was a lovely intimate show at Minotaure with Emilie Kahn and Amanda Lowe on March 27, 2019. Emilie is currently on her North American tour promoting the album Outro which came out in February. Starting off the show was Amanda Lowe. Performing a wonderful and beautiful singer-songwriter acoustic folk pop music. 8/10. Then it …