Attended a media preview for the National Arts Centre‘s unveiling of their new orchestra shell in Southam Hall. During the summer the NAC has been under summer renovations for the Babs Asper Theatre, Azrieli studio and le cafe before they open to the public on September 11, 2018. The upgrades are part of the Architectural …
Check out the photos from NAC Presents series with Sarah Bradley and Amanda Lowe on June 1, 2018.
Sarah Bradley Sarah Bradley’s voice glows like a bonfire. Emerging as a formiddable new talent of the Franco-Ontarian music scene in the late 2000’s, she was immediately scooped up as the voice of emerging indie-electro band, FEVERS. The band enjoyed almost immediate acclaim for their ecstatic mix of sweet hooks, sophisticated arrangements, and driving rhythms. …
A sold-out show at NAC’s Babs Asper Theatre with Donovan Woods and Wild Rivers on April 22, 2018! The show started off with Toronto’s Wild Rivers. Wonderful Folk, rock & country soul set! Then it was Donovan Wood’s turn to perform. Backed up by his backing band called The Opposition. Currently promoting the new album …
ARBORETUM FESTIVAL + NAC Presents/CNA Présente present BOOK LAUNCH The Never Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip Author Michael Barclay in conversation with Paul Wells of Maclean’s Magazine. + performances by Claude Munson / Shadowhand Join us an inspiring and deeply insightful look at one of english Canada’s most revered …
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 …
Catriona Sturton “Hers is not a bombastic solo outing, but rather an emotional journey informed by her tender voice, bluesy guitar and raw, expressive harmonica” – Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen Sings like an angel, plays like a beast. Rock and roll lover of Heavenly and the heaviest blues. After learning to file harmonica reeds in …
Avec pas d’casque is back with Effets spéciaux, its fourth critically-acclaimed album, in which the group continues to hone its astro-folk sound. Their slow colourful lyrics and the soft, atmospheric blend of guitars, lap steel and keyboards give audiences a laid-back, mind-bending concert.
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. …
National Arts Centre Presents Series: FLYING HÓRSES Flying Hórses is the project of composer-pianist Jade Bergeron. With an unapologetic air of whimsy, Flying Hórses combines piano, Wurlitzer, chimes, bells and cello to create otherworldly, instrumental soundscapes. Her debut album, Tölt, was recorded with Sigur Rós’ producer, Biggi Birgisson, at Sundlaugin Studio in Iceland. She has …