May 10th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
HOPE Volleyball Summerfest is back! Hit Mooney’s Bay Beach on Saturday, July 14th to join in on the fun. The 30th edition features a fantastic concert lineup. You can catch all of the following artists: Mother Mother – 5:30-6:30pm Treble Charger – 3:30-4:30pm Ill Scarlett – 2:00-2:45pm The Love Machine – 1:00-1:45pm Hearts & Mines […]
April 3rd, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
Down In Ashes will be taking the stage at Mavericks this coming Friday, April 6th to celebrate the release of their latest effort Veins. Things get underway at 9pm and there is a $10 cover (19+ event). The band is excited to introduce their new bassist Fraser Homes. Joining the band on stage will be […]
February 1st, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, New Music, News
It’s official! Down In Ashes has finally released their new EP Veins. It’s shaping up to be a busy year for the band with another video and a tour planned in support of the release. The EP contains 6 tracks: Awake Beautiful Ghost Veins With These Eyes Rain Killing My Heart There are 3 ways […]
November 22nd, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
I’ve lost track, but Down In Ashes has entered the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot competition for the last 4 or 5 years. In a recent interview with Kim Vincent, the band’s frontman, he mentioned that they almost didn’t enter this time around. In the end, the band did, and they were rewarded Friday night […]
November 19th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The Love Machine! It was a great night of music at the Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Fantastic performances by all 6 bands. The judges had some tough choices to make at the end of the night. All the bands performing tonight had already won $20,000 in talent support. Tonight 3 bands walked away […]
October 18th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Interviews
Ever have one of those moments where you’re left wondering “What if…?” That was almost the case for Down In Ashes earlier this year. Instead, they find themselves in the Final 6 of the 2011 edition of the Big Money Shot, and they have picked up a cool 20 grand along the way. I recently […]
September 16th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
After 2 nights of LiVE 88.5’s Big Money Shot I went into the last night with high expectations, having seen 4 of the bands previously. Those expectations were met and then some! Up first were the Orchid Thieves, the only band I hadn’t seen previously. I really enjoyed their set. It was filled with catchy […]
September 14th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Quick Hits
UPDATE!!! Due to the closing of Capital Music Hall, the Finals will now be Friday, November 18th at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. November 4th is your date with the top 6 bands in this year’s edition of LiVE 88.5‘s Big Money Shot contest. At the end of the night, the top 3 will […]
September 12th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
A year of performances, workshops and fan voting has helped shape your final 6 for the 2011 edition of LiVE 88.5‘s Big Money Shot competition. All of the bands moving on to the top 6 will receive an additional $10,000 in talent development and support and one-on-one performance training. They will also be taking part […]