December 5th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
Come join Post Music Productions and our artists at The Rainbow (76 Murray St) on December 6th! The debut event for PMP’s artists will be held from 8:30 pm – 12:00 am, with food and drinks available at the venue. Come support PMP’s first all night event featuring all artists. Featuring new releases from DVish, […]
June 22nd, 2016 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
leMeow are excited to launch their debut album this Friday June 24th 2016 at The Rainbow! Tickets are $10 at the door. Expect the music to get going around 10pm. I recently spoke with James Rooke, bassist for recently formed duo about the upcoming album and the show. leMeow came together through a twist of […]
May 30th, 2016 | by Scott Martin | published in Show Announcements
Catch Katey Brooks as she makes her Canadian debut at the Rainbow on Wednesday June 1st 2016. Born and raised between Bristol, London and Arizona to musical parents, the Indie Award nominee is best described as a female Hozier, with all the haunting intensity and every bit of the soul. She has appeared at the […]
May 31st, 2015 | by Scott Martin | published in Show Announcements
Ben Kunder rolls into The Rainbow on Tuesday June 2nd, as he continues touring for his debut release – Golden. Part carpenter, part actor; Canadian singer-songwriter Ben Kunder has spent years honing his craft. His debut album Golden, features 9 stunning original songs. Ben (guitar, vox, and piano) is joined by a group of Toronto’s […]
December 1st, 2014 | by Terry Steeves | published in Concerts, Features, News
Photos: Terry Steeves There is something about performing on the Rainbow stage. As a fledgling singer over 20 years ago, I remember the acute sense of nervousness I felt walking onto it, standing as green as could be, high above the crowd, looking out past the packed dance floor below me, the bar area beyond, […]
June 15th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Show Announcements
On Tuesday June 17th 2014, the Eagle Lake Owls roll into The Rainbow to share their folk songs about small town life, long winters and endless summers, filtered through a dusty car window. Guy-girl harmonies and rustic instrumentals paint stark portraits of the Canadian prairies. They’ll be joined by Vancouver’s Joyce Island. With comparisons to […]
April 15th, 2014 | by Kristopher Bras | published in Concerts
Hearts & Mines returned to the stage at Rainbow Bistro on Saturday night, after an extended break from the Ottawa live music scene. Blues-rock two-piece Bearshark and acoustic reggae-rock solo act Ty Hall were on hand to open. Ty Hall and Hearts & Mines are both former Live 88.5 Big Money Shot development winners, and […]
April 8th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Show Announcements
Head out to The Rainbow Bistro this weekend (Saturday, April 12th) for a show featuring a trio of local bands. Headlining are Hearts & Mines, along with special guests Bearshark and Ty Hall. With a new album in the works, you can expect to hear some new music from Hearts & Mines. The Rainbow has […]
January 13th, 2014 | by Terry Steeves | published in Features, News
OTTAWA’S OPEN MIC/OPEN JAM EXPERIENCE The open mic/open jam experience is a way for musicians to strut their stuff onstage solo or in a group effort with other artists. It’s a way to network with fellow musicians, make new friends, and gain some exposure and stage experience. It’s sometimes even how bands are formed and […]
December 1st, 2013 | by Terry Steeves | published in Concerts
From the first time I met this guitarist/singer/songwriter/recording artist named Trevor Finlay, and watched him perform on the Calabogie Blues & Ribfest stage last summer, I was hooked. From his searing blues solos to some serious chicken-plucking frenziness, Trevor has developed a unique style of his own since the start of his musical journey at […]