June 2nd, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
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 edition. Lucky for me I was able to catch a couple of local acts – Lost Acres and Arms of the […]
April 24th, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Ottawa’s Rebel 101.7, along with Moose McGuire’s, gave the local hard rock scene a kick in the ass with their Real Rock Search this year. Stynger was crowned the winner and took home $5000 cash. Along with The Elegant Devils and Crossing Jane, the 3 bands battled it out in the grand final last week […]
April 22nd, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Released back in 1996, I Mother Earth‘s Scenery and Fish was on regular rotation that entire summer as part of my regular playlist. It was great to hear some of those songs live again as the band, reunited with Edwin, took the stage at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. The night was a stroll back in […]
March 27th, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
The mighty Judas Priest rolled into TD Place Arena and unleashed their Firepower on every one in attendance. Just walking up to the arena, you got the sense that Ottawa’s metal heads were primed and ready for this show. While people typically stream in during the opening acts, Black Star Riders took full advantage of […]
March 9th, 2018 | by Matthew Perry | published in Concerts
The Ascot Royals with roots from Toronto, Ontario kick-started the crowd. They were here to make their presence known and did just that, while at the same time asking the crowd if they were ready for Matthew Good and Our Lady Peace as headlining acts. They kept strong energy going in the building. Matthew Good […]
February 8th, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
After 10 years of touring, releasing great music and entertaining audiences, The Balconies decided it’s time to call it a day. They went out on a high, with a final show at The 27 Club, 10 years to the day of their first ever show. The club was packed for one “Last Lunge” with their […]
January 30th, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Big Wreck let the music do the talking as they played to a sold out Ottawa crowd at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Saturday night. With little dialog throughout most of the show, the band played In Loving Memory Of… in it’s entirety. By the second song, the band had the crowd firmly in it’s […]
November 17th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Greathunter kicked off the evening at House of TARG. I wasn’t sure what to expect given this was only their second show and I wondered how they’d pull off some of the music live. They were already on stage when I arrived. Walking down the stairs into the venue, I could already hear the fullness […]
October 27th, 2017 | by Mike Milito | published in Concerts
October 19th, 2017 The Beaches played a set sandwiched between American Lips and Death From Above at the Bronson Centre to kick off a North American tour on Thursday, October 19th. “This is our first real tour”, bassist and lead vocalist Jordan Miller informed the crowd. The word ‘real’ is emphasized here because the Toronto […]
October 3rd, 2017 | by Kristopher Bras | published in Concerts, Interviews
Yawning Man Wednesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Mavericks, 221 Rideau St., Ottawa $15 @ tickets.spiff.space yawningman.com Influential desert rock pioneers Yawning Man visit Ottawa’s Mavericks on Wednesday, October 4. It is the only stop in the band’s first-ever jaunt through Ontario, despite having been together for more than thirty years. Heralded in Southern California for […]