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 […]
July 6th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
Hot on the heels of the Top 30, LiVE 88.5 has announced the top 15 for this year’s Big money Shot competition. The 15 bands chosen to move on to stage 3 are: Apocalypstic Ashely Crnic Become the Sun Cody Allen Eagleson Emma’s Ringer Erin Saoirse Adair Kalle Mattson Les Mosquitos Liam Lloyd Right By […]
June 9th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Interviews
After catching the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, I headed out for a beer with my good buddy Eric Eggleston. The conversation eventually shifted from the concert, but music was still the theme. You may know Eric from The Eric Eggleston Band or Harpoon. What you may not know is that he is the creative […]
May 14th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Another night out at the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot. Unfortunately I was late getting out to the show. I completely missed Paul Charbonneau and only managed to catch the last song from Zero Headspace, which sounded pretty good. While I was disappointed that I missed out on the first 2 acts, I was pleasantly […]
November 25th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Unfortunately, 3 bands had to walk away empty handed from the Grand Finals. Those bands were Fire and Neon, Liam Lloyd, and Silvergun & Spleen. Fire and Neon put on a great set. The drum bit with all 3 members about halfway through was a unique and memorable moment from the evening. I really enjoyed […]
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 14th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Last Wednesday was the first in a series of 3 nights of concerts at the LiVE Lounge Main Stage, as part of LiVE 88.5‘s Big Money Shot contest. Each night, music fans would get to check out 5 bands, and cheer on their favourites. Each band was hoping to make it into the top 6 […]
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 […]
August 30th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
At long last, we finally get to see the final 15 perform in this year’s edition of LiVE 88.5‘s Big Money Shot contest. The top 6 bands will win an additional $10,000 and move on to stage 4. The top 6 will be announced on Monday, September 12th. Here’s the rundown. All concerts will take […]