Ending off a spectacular day what was Record Store Day at The Record Centre. Returned back to the store later in the day to see the Montreal indie folk-pop tropical country band Yitzy.
Another show that took place on April 20th was at Pressed. Playing at the show were Omhouse and Karneef. Sadly I missed out Wellington Sanipe. It was a nice intimate show that night.
On April 20th, MusicXMaker presented an all ages show with dubé & BLikeBrett at Makerspace North. It was a unique show that started off with hip-hop from BLikeBrett to loud grungey rock by dubé (fka Brothers dubé) to throngs of screaming adolescent girls. Pretty insane show for that calibre.
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, …
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 …
It was a night of Music and Poetry at Pressed on April 12, 2018. Performing was Mainprize, Huntley Slim and the Suburban Cowboys and poets Brecken Hancock and Shane Rhodes.
Headed over to House of Targ for Jon Creeden & The Flying Hellfish LP release for Stall Opening up for them was The Creeps who I saw and sadly missed Finderskeepers and Joe Vickers. Previewing new materials from their upcoming album. Maybe it’s me or with the night I just had, I thought they sounded …
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. …
Jim Cuddy was in Ottawa on April 5, 2018. Performing at National Arts Centre‘s Southam Hall. Currently promoting his album Constellation.
Lights stopped by in Ottawa on April 4, 2018. Performing at Algonquin Commons Theatre as part of her We Were Here Tour. Opening up for Lights were Dear Rouge and DCF.