This past Saturday night, Wakefield’s landmark venue the Black Sheep Inn, was alive with the music of two of Ottawa’s cream-of-the-crop bands, The Powergoats, and leMeow. I was whisked away via shuttle bus, along with a healthy crowd of fellow ticket holders, who were in store for what was to be a memorable and highly […]
Bring your appetite, humanitarian spirit and love of music! Moose McGuire’s, Trevor Denault, and “Blues Bud” Brent Diab, in association with Ottawa Rock and Roots Society (ORRS) are hosting a boutique Blues and BBQ festival in support of one of the founding members of the Ottawa Blues Society (OBS) - Jed Rached, on Saturday, July […]
North Bay native, Cody Allen definitely set the room ablaze on Saturday night, as he unleashed his latest effort, “IGNITE” to a packed house at Irene’s Pub. With the help of his accomplished band members, Jeff Logan (electric guitar), Rob Toth (bass), and producer, Steve Foley (drums), Allen offered up a set of well over […]
When you listen to the music of Canadian artist and multi-Juno Award winner, Ron Sexsmith, be prepared to slow down your life for a moment, and slip into a world of easy-paced melodies and earnestly written songs you‘ll find yourself quickly identifying with. He’ll lead you down a private path that lives inside us all, […]
When: Saturday, March 14th – 8:00pmWhere: The Brass Monkey – 250A Greenbank Rd. Ottawa, ONTickets: http://www.thebrassmonkey.bigcartel.com/ Montreal’s, THE BOX, are back by popular demand, with a show at Ottawa’s, The Brass Monkey! Special guests, JEZEBEL, and Rock, Stock & Barrel. Montreal-based band, The Box, formed in 1981 by singer/ keyboardist/songwriter, Jean-Marc Pisapia, would achieve its […]
“If they’re not songs that you wish you’d written, then you’re not being honest enough with yourself.” (Matt McKenna) Four years ago, two aspiring singer/songwriters from Hamilton, Ontario, Matt McKenna and James Bloemendal, found they had something when they combined the force of their talents together. They met while furthering their studies in music at […]
Photos: Terry Steeves Every once in awhile, you come across an opening act you’ve never seen or heard of, but catches you off-guard at just how great they are…this was one such band I had the pleasure of seeing earlier in the spring of 2014. Great musicianship, well-written originals, and the energetic antics of super […]
Ottawa’s, My Favourite Tragedy are a three-piece acoustic folk/rock band, headed by Ottawa’s well-known and talented singer/songwriter/recording artist, North Easton. Formed in 2009, My Favourite Tragedy began as a tribute to North’s mother, who was a major inspiration on his musical life. Last year, the band put together a collection of original Christmas songs that […]
Photos: Terry Steeves There is something about performing on the Rainbow stage. As a fledgling singer over 20 years ago, I remember the acute sense of nervousness I felt walking onto it, standing as green as could be, high above the crowd, looking out past the packed dance floor below me, the bar area beyond, […]
Photos: Terry Steeves Ottawa, Canada’s singer/songwriter and recording artist, Leslie Rohonczy, along with her powerhouse band, put on an outstanding show at Greenfield’s Pub on Sunday night. She gave us a taste of her first CD, Sister Seven (Nov. 2012), as well as brand new material from her newest release, Down From The Ether (Oct. […]