October 24th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Congratulations to Les Mosquitos who took second place in this year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot competition! The band picked up $5000 in support to help them along with their musical journey. Les Mosquitos played a great set featuring their reggae and ska influenced music. With their grooving bass lines and energetic performance, it’s impossible […]
October 23rd, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Contests, Features
Congratulations to The Strain, winners of the 2012 edition of the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot competition! The band easily tore through their set that featured many of the songs that I have come to know and love over the last couple of years. Feeding off the energy of a group of rabid fans that […]
October 20th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
Congratulations to The Strain! They walk away with the top prize of $25,000. Congratulations are also due to Les Mosquitos and Tympanic who placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. Each band walks away with $5,000 in support from LiVE 88.5! And a big thanks to LiVE 88.5 for another successful Big Money Shot competition! Once again […]
October 18th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
On Friday October 19th, it’s LiVE 88.5‘s annual Big Money Shot Grand Final Show. It’s one of the biggest nights for the local music scene. This year’s lineup is the most diverse yet. Catch performances by Erin Soairse Adair, Kalle Mattson, Apocalypstic, Les Mosquitos, Tympanic and The Strain. The venue once again this year is […]
September 26th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
The final night of the Round 3 concerts saw more great performances. Ashley Crnic was up first. Her powerful voice was showcased as she delivered an enjoyable set of acoustic tunes blending a mix of folk and rock. The PepTides were next up. Their set was impressive. It had something for your ears and eyes. […]
September 20th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Liam Lloyd was first up on night 2. He unleashed an entertaining set featuring new music off his soon to be released album. I’ll keep you up to date on all the details. Right By Midnight was up next. Their set was punctuated by some great vocals. They are also releasing a new album at […]
September 19th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Night 1 was a great start to the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot Round 3 performances. The crowd was slow to build, but Ritual was hopping by the end of the night. Erin Saoirse Adair got things started off with her folk stylings, switching frequently between her guitar and ukulele. Take a listen if you […]
September 17th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The judges had some tough choices to make this year. Now that the dust has settled from 3 great nights of music featuring 15 local bands, LiVE 88.5 has announced the top 6 bands for 2012: Erin Saoirse Adair Kalle Mattson Les Mosquitos The Richardson Band The Strain Tympanic Congratulations to all! The Grand Final […]
September 11th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features, News
At long last, it’s time for the Round 3 performances of the 2012 edition of the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot. 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 band in determining their entry into the […]
August 7th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The top 15 bands in this year’s competition spent time working with a song writer and then had the chance to record their newly penned tune. Once again, it’s time to head on over to LiVE 88.5′s Facebook page and “Like” your favourite songs. Voting will be one of the determining factors in deciding the […]