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 […]
May 28th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, News
Summer is finally here and that means the HOPE Vollyeball Summerfest is right around the corner. You can join in the fun at Mooney’s Bay Beach on July 13th. You can catch all of the following bands: Arkells – 5:30pm Matt Mays – 4:00pm The Reason – 2:30pm The Strain – 1:30pm Les Mosquitos – […]
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! […]
February 21st, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Interviews
Ever since placing in the top 3 in the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot back in 2010, The Balconies have been riding a wave that has been gathering more momentum with each passing day. 2012 was a busy year for the band. Not only did they release The Kill Count EP and videos for Kill […]
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 […]
January 24th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Quick Hits
The Goodluck Assembly is releasing their new album Demonstrations this spring! Tune into LiVE 88.5 tomorrow (Jan 25th) at 2:20pm or 8:20pm to hear the first single Wait For Me. [youtube http://youtu.be/R7M4gV4zIgU]
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 […]