October 29th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
A duo of entertaining rock bands were the runners up in this year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot, each walking away with $2500 in support. In addition to the support, both bands will get to hit the stage at next year’s Hope Volleyball Summerfest at Mooney’s Bay Park. Both Cast in Cadence and Lemon Cash […]
October 21st, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Congratulations to The Lionyls, winners of the 2014 LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot! I have only seen The Lionyls perform a couple of times now, but I can’t get enough. The band puts on a fantastic show! Their mix of rock and soul always gets the crowd moving. Their fans were loud as the band […]
October 18th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
Congratulations to The Lionyls! They walk away with the top prize of $5,000 and an opening spot at the upcoming Trews show here in Ottawa. Congratulations are also due to Lemon Cash and Cast in Cadence who were the runners up. Each band walks away with $2,500 in support from LiVE 88.5! Thanks to LiVE […]
October 16th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
It’s finally here! The LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot Grand Final for 2014 happens Friday October 17th. Head to Ritual Nightclub to catch 5 great local bands. The top 3 bands will share in $10,000 worth of talent development. The winner will also pick up the opening slot for The Trews at their upcoming Ottawa […]
October 15th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News, Show Announcements
Join The Cardboard Crowns as they hit the stage at Mavericks to celebrate the release of their debut full length Global Citizen. The former LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot winners are known for their high energy and entertaining shows. The guys will be sharing the stage with special guests Finding Chuck, OL’CD and Les Conards […]
May 13th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
I haven’t caught a performance from Blak Denim since last year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot, so I was excited to be headed out to their EP release show at the Mercury Lounge. First up was Missing LinX. Billed as “Canada’s first and only official Hip Hop Poetry Group”, I really had no idea what […]
April 18th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News, Show Announcements
It’s almost time for this year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot Round 1 concerts. All shows will take place at Ritual (137 Besserer). Cover each night is only $8. Be sure to come out and support your favorites and if you’re lucky, you’ll discover some great new local talent at the same time. I know […]
November 1st, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
The crowd gathered in front of the stage was chanting their name before the band even played their first notes. It was a large crowd and one of the most boisterous of the evening, even though Finding Chuck happened to be the last band to take the stage. They were well worth the wait. The […]
October 30th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Precise Kenny Creole and Blak Denim put on one hell of a show. So much so, that I can’t wait to see them perform again. Hip-hop done right with a full band, and I mean full! The stage at Ritual is not large, yet they managed to fit 10 musicians up there, along with all […]
October 22nd, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Congratulations to The Cardboard Crowns, winners of the 2013 edition of the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot competition! While one could argue for this band or that band, the judges had a tough decision on their hands, and The Cardboard Crowns are fully deserving of their title. The band laid down a high energy set […]