Show Announcements
Ottawa Bluesfest 2019 – Discover some great local artists while you’re there
Summer is here and that means it’s almost time for Ottawa Bluesfest 2019! While all the hype typically surrounds the headliners, there is loads of local talent performing as well...
Ottawa’s own Night Lovell brings his Goodnight Lovell Tour to Algonquin Commons
Ottawa’s very own Night Lovell will be bringing his Goodnight Lovell tour to Algonquin Commons Theatre on June 18th. The concert will also feature Lil Darklord & Illyminiach...
Legion of Saints announce EP Release Party
On June 22nd, 2019, join Legion of Saints as they celebrate the release of their latest EP, Killing the Silence, with a performance at Queen St. Fare. The band will play the new EP...
Interviews
CMA Ontario Presentation at Overflow Brewing in Ottawa
It was a night of great FREE music with Canadian talent at Overflow Brewing Co, thanks to CMA Ontario and Country 101.1 Ottawa. The night began with a Q&A of the stars Kira Isa...
The Reklaws Bring the flow to Overflow Brewing
One of the latest & hottest venues in Ottawa, Overflow Brewing brought The Reklaws out to show off their amazing talents as one of the hottest country music acts out of Canada....
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...
Features
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Ottawa Bluesfest 2019 – Discover some great local artists while you’re there
Summer is here and that means it’s almost time for Ottawa Bluesfest 2019! While all the hype typically surrounds the headliners, there is loads of local talent performing as well...
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Josephine Leone – Vice Grip video
Josephine Leone recently released their new single Vice Grip. Building from a deep, dark groove to a powerful climax, the song is already being featured on Ottawa’s Live 88.5...
Local Releases
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
Ottawa Bluesfest 2019 – Day Eight – July 12
Don’t believe the hype. That is, the hype I built the last time we reviewed The Dirty Nil. They took the City Stage for the 6 PM slot on July 12th to diehard fans knowing every w...
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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
Josephine Leone – Vice Grip video
Josephine Leone recently released their new single Vice Grip. Building from a deep, dark groove to a powerful climax, the song is already being featured on Ottawa’s Live 88.5...
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News
Ottawa Bluesfest 2019 – Discover some great local artists while you’re there
Summer is here and that means it’s almost time for Ottawa Bluesfest 2019! While all the hype typically surrounds the headliners, there is loads of local talent performing as well...