March 5, 2010 is the day that I created this website!
Wow it is 5 years old! (Technically six but who’s counting)
Who knew I can still keep going on with this.
While I know I may this site may not be like a-la Pitchfork, CBC Music or Exclaim!. Maybe throw in Weird Canada.
It will still going on showcasing my work whenever people like it or not.
Through the highs and lows while trying to cover what Ottawa has to offer in the music scene.
Not getting any responses from certain publicists, getting scolded, being starstruck or finding the “it” band/musician who might hit it big.
Going to a show and being awed in what you just saw.
There will come a time I might have to stop doing what I love doing.
Ya there might be a temporary void but there will be someone who will pick up the pieces.
Not sure who I want to thank since it will be a long list.
But I will say THANK YOU! to all who has supported me.
While it be cheesy doing this.
Here are my top favorites:
2010:
Brasstronaut at The Black Sheep Inn on March 25, 2010Dan Mangan at Mavericks – April 24, 2010The White Wires playing a secret show for Kelp 16 on Victoria IslandMy first time seeing Arcade Fire. But it was at Ottawa Bluesfest 2010. It was the time they were had The Suburbs out.Sacred Sunday at Pop Montreal 2010.Hey Rosetta! on 10/10/10
2011:
Rich Aucoin on February 18, 2011. During his residency at Cafe DekcufHead and the Heart at Zaphod Beeblebrox on February 23, 2011Young Galaxy at Mavericks on March 12, 2011.Silkken Laumann debut at Raw Sugar Cafe on April 15, 2011Austra at Ritual in 2011.U.S. Girls at a basement show.Fucked Up at YDS during NXNE 2011. It was a wild show!Dirty Beaches at Silver Dollar Room during NXNE 2011Grimes at Mission Santa Cruz during Pop Montreal 2011. Part of Arbutus Records Showcase.Awolnation at the Live Lounge in October 2011. Not my favorite show but I just want to put it up here for bragging rights.Braids at Babylon Nightclub on October 15, 2011. Probably the last time as a four-piece.Sandro Perri at Raw Sugar Cafe on November 3, 2011St. Vincent at Ritual on December 16, 2011Roboerta Bondar at the old Capital Rehearsal Studios on December 30, 2011
2012:
Yamantaka // Sonic Titan at Babylon Nightclub on February 3, 2012JEFF the Brotherhood at Babylon Nightclub on February 6, 2012Nat Baldwin at Raw Sugar Cafe on February 19, 2012Jim Bryson at Raw Sugar Cafe on March 11, 2012Jeremy Fisher @ Raw Sugar Cafe on March 11, 2012Wintersleep at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Oh man! I am still surprised that I managed to get in for this packed show during Canadian Music Week.Purity Ring at Cafe Dekcuf on May 23, 2012.BadBadNotGood at Ritual Nightclub on June 1, 2012Smith Westerns at Artscape Gibraltar Point during NXNE 2012. Definitely the best time!
2013:
Cousins at Pressed on February 15, 2013Big Dick’s LP Release at the Dirty Dom on February 16, 2013New Swears opening up for Cold Warps at Pressed on March 7, 2013Chvrches at Virgin Mod Club during CMW 2013Suuns at the Garrison during CMW 2013Mac DeMarco at the Garrison during CMW 2013Holy Fuck at Arboretum Arts Festival Year 2Pup at the “old” House of Targ on August 30, 2013Basia Bulat at the NAC Theatre on October 5, 2013Jim Bryson at the Blacksheep Inn for his annual Christmas Show. December 21, 2013
2014:
Doomsquad at Mugshots on March 8, 2014WTCHS at Gabba Hey! on March 15, 2014Joel Plaskett with the NAC Symphony Orchestra at NAC Southam Hall on April 12, 2014Perfect Pussy at Il Motore on April 23, 2014
