Definitely a loud show at Black Squirrel Books on September 7, 2018. Ottawashowbox presented The Famines, Boonie Doon and Deathsticks. Insanely loud garage rock set and it was their surprise paper release for Complete Collected Singles 2014-2017. – 9/10 It was a librarian-themed set for Ottawa’s Bonnie Doon. As always they performed a fun post-punk …
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 …
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
Asinabka Festival presented their music showcase on August 11, 2018. In the 2018 edition, performing were Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, Gentleman Soundgoods and Ethnotechnique. Somehow I got emotional seeing YT//ST perform. Probably was the wine I had or it was the intimate vibe. They finally played in Ottawa in support of their third album Dirt. …
Have a listen to the August 6, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. Don’t forget to check out Boyhood this Friday at Black Squirrel Books. HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: Boyhood – He Don’t / Drivin’ / Bad Mantra YAMANTAKA//SONIC TITAN – Someplace Blur – Swallows in the Heatwave Redcoat – Sweater …
I’m back in the studio after being in Seattle for a few days! Have a listen to the July 30, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. Had Amanda Lowe in the studio to talk about Shout About It – The Pop Up Canada happening this Friday at Cafe Nostalgica. It is free …
Busy Saturday night on July 28, 2018. After the show at Pressed, I went down to the Dominion Tavern for an Ottawa Explosion Presents show. Wild times with Hamilton’s TV Freaks and Uncontrollable Urge. Sadly I missed out Ottawa’s Doxx. Check out the photos from the show. TV Freaks Uncontrollable Urge
Ottawa Showbox presented the album release for Jonathan Becker & The North Fields called Sober Dawn. A night of indie rock, country and punk music by Jonathan Becker and his wonderful band members. I got there for the last song by Claude Munson.
Have a listen to the July 16, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. Made picks for who to see at Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend in Seattle [July 20 – 22] (Since I am heading there this weekend). HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: Good Shade – Styrofoam The Dant Danners – …
I didn’t want to miss out this show at Babylon Nightclub on July 12, 2018! After a meh night at Bluesfest, headed to a loud ear ’til you blow punk rock show presented by Ottawa Explosion! It’s been so long since I last saw Metz perform. Great way for them to play since 2/3 of …