Chilly Gonzales, Grammy-winning Canadian pianist and entertainer currently living in Europe, is known as much for the intimate piano touch of best-selling albums Solo Piano I and Solo Piano II as for his showmanship and composition for award-winning stars. Gonzo, as he is known to close collaborators, aims to be a man of his time, …
Decided to go to Irene’s Pub for some great local613 talent. They were Keturah Johnson, Jonathan Pearce and Claude Munson (Who I had to miss). Keturah started off the show a wonderful solo set where she performed some materials old and new. Mentioned that her album should be out either in spring or fall time. …
Another night at Cinqhole this weekend. Far more different genre of music for a Saturday night. Analogue Series presented Nick Schofield‘s Ambient Ensemble which was accompanied alongside Yolande Laroche on clarinet and Philippe Charboneau on bass. Performing tracks from the 2018 album Water Sine. The show was a relaxing, atmospheric and dream-like set. 8/10. Check …
First show of 2020 and I decided to go to Cinqhole for some good ol’ local acts and one Montreal band. It was definitely a great show when the venue is at capacity. It was the tape release for The Thrill, who’s self-title EP came out in December 2019. Pull off a sweet rocking garage …
The holidays got me so distracted that I forgot post the photos from the Cinqhole show with Pop. 1280 and Scattered Clouds on December 14, 2019. Check out the photos from the show.
It was the first of two night at the NAC Theatre for A Winter’s Night. A collaboration with The Festival of Small Halls and NAC Presents which featured Donovan Woods, Basia Bulat and Skydiggers for a night of intimate music. It was a great way for these acts to showcase their music for the young …
It was a experimental and avant-garde show at Cinqhole with Anne-F Jacques, Alex Eastley & Adam Saikaley. From the rotating objects by Anne-F to the bassoon by Alex and Adam playing the autoharp and tiny piano which reminded of me Peanut’s Schroeder’s piano. They performed two pieces, first was around 20 minutes and the second …
Went down to Confederation Park for the launch of 2019 Christmas Lights Across Canada. With Parliament Hill being under construction, this year’s festivities had Kiesza and Damien Robitaille performing Christmas songs and hits. Check out the photos.
After the show at Babylon, I Ubered my way to The 27 Club to catch Partner. They haven’t played Ottawa alot in 2019 but this was the one time I really need to see them live on Friday night. The band is currently promoting their recent EP called Saturday the 14th. Arrived when they were …
Wild Friday night at Babylon Nightclub with The Dirty Nil, Single Mothers and Dear-God. All I can say that there was alot of moshing during all three of the bands that performed. Brampton’s Dear-God kicked off the show with some hardcore and experimental hip-hop? punk music. 7/10. Second was London, Ontario band Single Mothers. Man! …