October 19th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
Congratulations to The Cardboard Crowns! They walk away with the top prize of $5,000. Congratulations are also due to Precise Kenny Creole and Black Denim and Finding Chuck who placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. Each band walks away with $2,500 in support from LiVE 88.5! As always, thanks to LiVE 88.5 for staging another successful […]
October 12th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
Well it’s almost here, the Grand Finals for this year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot. On Friday, October 18th head on down to Ritual to take in performances by the top 6 bands. This is a big showcase for the Ottawa music scene, as it’s not often that music lovers can catch this many local […]
September 16th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The judges have spoken, and here are your top 6 bands for the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot 2013: The Cardboard Crowns Finding Chuck High Waters Miss Polygamy Precise Kenny Creole & Black Denim Zoo Legacy Congratulations to all! The Grand Final show is set for October 18th. Stay tuned for more details. It promises […]
September 11th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
It’s that time of the year again, the round 3 performances of the 2013 edition of the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot are coming your way this weekend! You’ve voted for the songs on Facebook, and now it’s time to get out and support your favorites. Audience attendance will be taken into account for each […]
July 5th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
LiVE 88.5 has finally announced the top 15 for this year’s Big money Shot competition. They are: Junkie & The Spider The Cardboard Crowns Madison & Fifth Liam Lloyd The Owl Eyes Project Precise Kenny Creole Zoo Legacy Garden of Weeds Finding Chuck High Waters Cody Allen Miss Polygamy Farewell Davidson Go Long(!) Arms of […]
April 3rd, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot Round 1 concerts will be getting started soon. Be sure to come out and support your favourites as they look to move on in this year’s competition. Catching these shows is always a great opportunity to discover some of the great new music being made right here in Ottawa! […]
January 25th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in News
The LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot is back for 2013! Many, including myself, wondered if the Big Money Shot would be back now that Newcap’s 7 year commitment to fund developing Canadian Music talent was finished. This was part of the station’s license agreement with the CRTC. Well, the competition has returned and LiVE 88.5 […]
November 14th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Interviews, New Music
Liam Lloyd has just released his latest album. A new album typically means a cd release party, right? Yes……but Liam has decided to turn the typical release party concept on its head. In what could possibly be a first, Liam’s cd release will be a karaoke affair. “Karaoke?” your asking. Yes it’s true. Liam will […]
October 28th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
When it comes down to the Grand Final for the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot, unfortunately 3 bands head home empty handed. This year that was the case for Erin Saoirse Adair, Kalle Mattson and Apocalypstic. However all 3 have benefitted from industry workshops and have had the chance to perform in front of new […]
October 25th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Congratulations to Tympanic who took 3rd spot in this year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot Grand Final! They also walk away with $5000 in support for their musical journey. I first saw Tympanic 3 years ago, again in the Big Money Shot. I was impressed with their performance then and even more so this time […]