Canada is at a loss of sadness today. The news came out that The Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie passed away at the age of 53. I wasn’t really a big fan of The Hip but my favorite song from them was Grace, Too. Going through whatever photos I have taken and the closest ones …
Forward Music Group is an Atlantic Canadian artist management team and record label that works with musicians to create sustainability through composition and performance with a strong focus on aesthetics, presentation, and a grassroots approach to promotion. The event at the NAC Fourth Stage was part of a series of shows presented in various venues …
The National Arts Centre held their grand reopening for their Fourth Stage on October 2, 2017. Guests from the Ottawa music community and industry got a first-hand look at the new venue. There was a wonderful performance by Amanda Rheaume. Afterwards there was a panel discussion with Heather Gibson of NAC Presents and Erin Coyle …
This was a few days before she won 2017 Polaris Music Prize. Lido Pimienta performed at Rialto Studio during Pop Montreal on September 16, 2017. It was one of the most talked about set at the festival. Also a great performance too! Take note: La Papessa is going to be out on CD, date is …
It was a big surprise at the PassovahPop Montreal showcase in Casa Del Popolo on September 15, 2017. The secret guest artist was no other than Basia Bulat. I couldn’t help myself and check out the show which got really packed. It was a lovely show and it was great that Basia’s brother Bobby was …
Ending off the second night of Pop Montreal 2017. Performing at the late night show at Piccolo Little Burgundy in Rialto was Jessy Lanza and DJ Lady Miss Kier (ex Deee-Lite)
There was a new venue that I’ve been to during Pop Montreal. The venue was called Le Ministere and watched Li’l Andy perform. I was there mostly because there was free food which happened to be Wilensky’s Sandwiches! It was a nice set of country folk music.
To end off the first night of Pop Montreal on September 13, 2017. The late night show at Rialto Theatre had Love Theme and Bernardo Femminielli. It was the after party/show for the film premiere of A. Basically all the acts that performed where in the film.
Pierre Kwenders held his album release for MAKANDA at the End of Space, the Beginning of Time at Phi Centre during the first night of Pop Montreal 2017. Date was September 13, 2017. It was a packed show, filled with people dancing to his music!
Wonderful live performance by the Hilotrons at the Record Centre on August 22nd. It was part of a collaboration with CHUO 89.1 FM when they released a compilation LP with various Ottawa artist/bands. In-store performance by @michaeldubue at @therecordcentre @chuo891fm A post shared by Ming Wu (@photogmusic) on Aug 22, 2017 at 4:13pm PDT