Show Announcements
John Mellencamp coming to TD Place this fall
Following two hugely-successful U.S. concert tours, JOHN MELLENCAMP will set out once again this Fall for 20+ stops across Canada for his SAD CLOWNS & HILLBILLIES TOUR, includ...
CityFolk announces its 25th Anniversary lineup
CityFolk is back for 2018 with their 25th anniversary lineup! This year the festival runs from September 12th to September 16th. Full festival passes are $139 ($129 pre-sale). The ...
TD Place presents Steve Martin and Martin Short this October
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life, Featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers And Jeff Babko The Arena at TD Place is pleased to welcome S...
Interviews
Animal Confession will celebrate release of Age of Today at Live On Elgin
Animal Confession have just released their latest album – Age of Today. They’ll be celebrating the release with a show at Live On Elgin on April 21st, 2018. Joining the...
Spotlight Profile: Legion of Saints
Local alternative outfit Legion of Saints comprises of catchy choruses and intricate guitar hooks. Band members include lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryce Atkinson, lead guit...
Spotlight Profile: Lycanthro
As I shudder, it’s time to give metal a little bit of love. Metal is far from anything on my playlists. Indeed, metal may be the farthest from anything I listen to, but it is one...
Features
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Concert shots: Head For West Records showcase #10
I finally had the opportunity to check out a Head For West Records showcase. They have been holding the monthly events at Live On Elgin for a few months now. This was their 10th ed...
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CityFolk announces its 25th Anniversary lineup
CityFolk is back for 2018 with their 25th anniversary lineup! This year the festival runs from September 12th to September 16th. Full festival passes are $139 ($129 pre-sale). The ...
Album Recommendations
Greathunter – Prey
On their debut full length album Prey, Ottawa’s own Greathunter strikes a wonderful balance between ambition and subtly. The seven tracks on this album all have wonderfully nuanc...
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Concerts
Concert shots: Head For West Records showcase #10
I finally had the opportunity to check out a Head For West Records showcase. They have been holding the monthly events at Live On Elgin for a few months now. This was their 10th ed...
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- Travelling back in time with I Mother Earth
- Judas Priest unleashes Firepower on Ottawa’s metal heads
- An energized crowd at TD Place proves that Matthew Good + Our Lady Peace still have it!
- The Balconies bid farewell with one last lunge…
Contests
Win tickets to see Megan Bonnell and Emilie Mover
Canadian folk-rock artists Megan Bonnell and Emilie Mover are stopping in Ottawa in February, and you can win a pair tickets here at Spotlight. Bonnell is supporting her new record...
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New Music
Morris Ogbowu – Mood video
Mood is the second video off of Morris Ogbowu’s recently released album This That Mo. Providing a little background on his tune, Morris shares, “A lot of anger and rage...
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News
CityFolk announces its 25th Anniversary lineup
CityFolk is back for 2018 with their 25th anniversary lineup! This year the festival runs from September 12th to September 16th. Full festival passes are $139 ($129 pre-sale). The ...