April 7th, 2014 | by Kristopher Bras | published in Concerts
Ottawa trip-hop band plays new album to packed house On Saturday, April 5, local indie-pop outfit Sound of Lions filled Zaphod Beeblebrox and gave fans an intimate performance of their new record, Take Me With You. The record is their first release since 2011’s 11:44, and they played the record in its entirety for the […]
November 25th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
The Balconies made a triumphant return to their former high school to the delight of their screaming fans packed around the front of the stage. As they unleashed their frantic show, Jacquie, known for her boundless energy and hair whips held nothing back. The band tore through a set consisting mostly of music from their […]
November 10th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Lindsay Ferguson was first up for the intimate evening with only her guitar. The last time I saw her perform, she was backed by a full band. However, with her gorgeous voice, humour and clever songwriting, she can easily command a stage on her own. Her set took us through a selection of songs from […]
October 22nd, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Congratulations to The Cardboard Crowns, winners of the 2013 edition of the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot competition! While one could argue for this band or that band, the judges had a tough decision on their hands, and The Cardboard Crowns are fully deserving of their title. The band laid down a high energy set […]
June 25th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival had a great lineup of music all weekend long. It wasn’t looking pretty Sunday morning, but by the time the afternoon rolled around, the clouds slowly said goodbye and the sun came out in full force. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Autumns Cannon live, not since they […]
June 22nd, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
The weather was perfect Friday night as the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival kicked off its musical festivities. The enthusiastic crowd filled the hillside for the show featuring the Sam Roberts Band and Ottawa’s own The Balconies. The Balconies kicked things off and they were in fine form. This was the first time I had managed […]
May 8th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
This past weekend, Fire and Neon celebrated the release of their new EP – Intentions. And what a night it was! Great sound, great crowd and fantastic performances! First up was Zoo Legacy. I hadn’t had the chance to see them since they first started out, so it’s been a good year. I must say, […]
April 16th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
This past Saturday, I was able to catch illScarlett for the first time. All I can say is WOW, what a fun show! You’ll definitely want to run to grab tickets the next time they’re in town. With a new album due in August, hopefully we won’t have to wait too long! Bringing to the […]
March 12th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
I recently had the chance to get my first taste of Ottawa’s hip-hop scene, with a little rock thrown in for good measure at a show put together by RockSteady Bookings. I was both impressed and entertained and I look forward to digging further into that side of Ottawa’s musical happenings. The first 2 acts […]
March 5th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
I’m glad I was able to make this show. It was the first time seeing Trees live, who I had the chance to sit down and chat with earlier this year. I was also pleasantly surprised by Light Company, a band from Peterborough who was in the midst of a small tour. And while I […]