The latest mixtape from Beau’s is available free for the next 3 months, before it gets replaced by a new one. The latest edition features The Balconies‘ new track The Slo, which will be included on the band’s upcoming album Fast Motions, due out this October. The latest mixtape features the following artists and tracks: […]
Beau’s latest mixtape features a new track from The Balconies
September 17th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Quick Hits
Sam Roberts Band and The Balconies @ The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
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 […]
There’s plenty of free music at the 2013 Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
June 19th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, News
The 20th edition of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival takes place this weekend from Thursday to Sunday. In addition to the dragon boat races, there’s a lot of great free concerts, fun activities for the kids and an extreme bike show. Lot’s to see, do and hear for everyone. It all takes place at Mooney’s […]
New mixtape from Beau’s
March 8th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Quick Hits
Beau’s has just launched The Beau’s Mixtape! A new one will be released every quarter and will be available for 3 months. The mixtape will feature 15 tracks from some great Canadian talent. Included on the very first edition are Ottawa’s own Amos the Transparent, Hollerado and The Balconies! Check it out at mixtape.beaus.ca.
Be a part of The Balconies new album
March 5th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in News
The Balconies are looking for help to complete their next full length album. Every pledge gets a download of the new album when it’s ready for release. They also have some great perks for those pledging higher amounts. In addition, the band will donate 10% of all pledges over their goal to MusiCounts, a charity […]
The Balconies – Riding the wave
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 […]
JUNOfest – The Love Machine and The Balconies & The Lounge
April 9th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
After checking out Fevers and Loon Choir at Club SAW, I was off to The Lounge to take in another couple Ottawa bands. The Love Machine took the stage and showed why they were last year’s Big Money Shot winners. I was introduced to them through the BMS competition. Having seen them a few times […]
The Balconies release new video for Kill Count, EP on the way
January 23rd, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The Balconies dropped their new video for Kill Count today! The song is the lead single off the up coming 5 song Kill Count EP, which is due to be released on February 28th. The video was produced by Anna Junger and directed by Alon Isocianu at Reactiv Pictures. The group is planning on some […]
Catch The Love Machine and The Balconies at Algonquin College tonight
January 23rd, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Quick Hits
Catch 2011 Big Money Shot winners The Love Machine, as well as The Balconies at Algonquin College tonight (Jan 23, 2012). The show is a free acoustic performance by both bands. It takes place in the main lobby of the Algonquin College Residence. Doors are at 7pm and each band will be performing for about […]
The Balconies and the Birthday Boys – Live @ LiVE Lounge
November 1st, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Last Thursday, The Balconies returned home for a show at the LiVE Lounge. They were joined by the Birthday Boys and The Gallop. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to catch The Gallop, as I was checking out the Babes4Breasts benefit. Hitting the stage next were the Birthday Boys. The played a highly energetic set. Their sound […]