November 20th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
In the end, The Love Machine walked away from the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot with a total of $50,000 in talent development. The guys played their hearts out with an energetic set. You could tell through out their performance that the band was having a great time on stage. The Love Machine opened up […]
November 19th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The Love Machine! It was a great night of music at the Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Fantastic performances by all 6 bands. The judges had some tough choices to make at the end of the night. All the bands performing tonight had already won $20,000 in talent support. Tonight 3 bands walked away […]
September 30th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Quick Hits
The Love Machine recently released a new video for their song Love Is On Your Side. It was filmed by Peter McPartland during their time spent at Canadian Music Week ’11. If you like the song, then be sure to check out the band’s most recent album Sweater Weather. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6TakGwQfXc]
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
Night 2 of LiVE 88.5‘s Big Money Shot concerts did not disappoint. Taking the stage for the evening were The Watters Brothers, Alexy & The Other Side, Fire and Neon, The Love Machine and Hearts & Mines. Apologies to The Watters Brothers for the lack of photos. I had a wake to attend and wasn’t […]
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 […]
August 15th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
Be sure to head on over to LiVE 88.5’s Facebook page and “Like” your favourite songs. You have until Sunday, September 4th to cast your vote. Voting will be one of the determining factors in deciding the final 6 bands in this year’s competition. Help out your favourite artists move on in the competition! Below […]
July 25th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Quick Hits
We have now passed the midway point of the 2011 edition of Live 88.5‘s Big Money Shot competition, and are down to the final 15 bands. While some great artists and bands have been dropped from the competition, some great local talent still remains. Here is a list of the remaining 15: Alexy & The […]