February 8th, 2018 | by
Scott Martin | published in
Concerts, Features
After 10 years of touring, releasing great music and entertaining audiences, The Balconies decided it’s time to call it a day. They went out on a high, with a final show at The 27 Club, 10 years to the day of their first ever show. The club was packed for one “Last Lunge” with their […]
December 14th, 2017 | by
Scott Martin | published in
Features, News, Show Announcements
I was shocked today, to hear the news that The Balconies are going to say farewell with two final shows in Toronto and Ottawa. Their final show will take place in Ottawa at The 27 Club on Saturday February 3rd, 2018. Opening up the evening will be Ottawa’s The Love Machine. Tickets are on sale […]
August 22nd, 2013 | by
Scott Martin | published in
Concerts, Features, New Music, News
Fevers is ready to party and you can be there to celebrate with them. The long awaited follow-up to the fantastic Passion Is Dead is finally here. Though not officially released until August 27th, No Room For Light is currently available for streaming on exclaim.ca. It’s well worth the listen, especially if you want to […]
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 27th, 2013 | by
Scott Martin | published in
Concerts, Features, New Music, News
After some hard work in the studio with producer Jon Drew, Fire and Neon is excited to finally unleash their latest effort – Intentions. The guys will be hitting the stage at Ritual Friday, May 3rd to deliver what is sure to be an entertaining set featuring music off the new disc. Joining in on […]
October 4th, 2012 | by
Scott Martin | published in
News
Last year’s Big Money Shot winners, The Love Machine, recently released a new video for their song Make Believe off 2010’s Sweater Weather. The video was produced and directed by Luca Fiore. Everyone agreed they weren’t going to do a performance video. When asked about the concept, Luca had this to offer, “I can’t remember […]
September 21st, 2012 | by
Scott Martin | published in
Concerts, News
Make your way to the Rainbow Bistro Friday September 21st for an evening of blistering hot blues riffage with StillNative and Ross Neilson! These two acts have the mojo to get your toes tapping out on the dance floor, and enough firepower to boil blood. The Rainbow Bistro hosts Ross Neilsen as he tours his […]
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 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 […]
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 […]