Show Announcements
Hip Hop Karaoke moves to The 27 Club starting September 21st
Hip Hop Karaoke Ottawa has moved to The 27 Club in Ottawa’s historic Byward Market. Our first event at this new venue will take place on Friday, September 21st, 2018 at 27 York S...
Jack White is coming to TD Place
TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 10 A.M. LOCAL TIME Jack White will continue his BOARDING HOUSE REACH world tour with a trek across Canada beginning November 2 at Edmonton, AB...
Tim Hicks just announced for November at TD Place Arena
TD Place has announced that Tim Hicks rolls into town on Thursday November 8th, 2018 with Tebey and Madeline Merlo! They take the stage at the Arena at TD Place. TICKETS ON SALE TH...
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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Ottawa Bluesfest 2018 – Discover some great local artists while you’re there
Summer is here and that means it’s almost time for Ottawa Bluesfest 2018! While all the hype typically surrounds the headliners, there is loads of local talent performing as well...
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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...
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
Algonquin Commons Theatre rocked by Default
Vancouver rockers Default kept the post-Grunge sound alive through the 2000s with several international hits and a string of Canadian chart toppers. Returning from a five-year hiat...
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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
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
Hip Hop Karaoke moves to The 27 Club starting September 21st
Hip Hop Karaoke Ottawa has moved to The 27 Club in Ottawa’s historic Byward Market. Our first event at this new venue will take place on Friday, September 21st, 2018 at 27 York S...
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