July 26th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Contests
[youtube=http://youtu.be/3Z8YEQd98Uo] Want to check out some new death-thrash metal? Chariots of the Gods will be hitting The Rainbow on August 14th, 2013 and you can win your way in! Not only that, but you will grab yourself a copy of their new CD Tides of War as well. Check out the video for the album’s […]
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 […]
February 20th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Remember my interview with Trees? Well now is your chance to catch them live! The guys are playing The Rainbow on Tuesday, February 26th. They’ll be joined by Light Company (Peterborough) and Viljo (Montreal). Doors are at 8pm and tickets are only $7. Come check them out! Kilimanjaro by Trees Each To A Grain by […]
November 1st, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
On Friday, November 2nd, you can catch Hearts & Mines & Become the Sun at The Rainbow. The doors are at 9pm and things get underway at 10pm. The evening is being presented by CKDJ. On Saturday, November 3rd, again at The Rainbow, join Tympanic for their CD Release! The doors open at 9pm and […]
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 […]
June 12th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The inaugural Break North Festival takes place this weekend. All of the shows will take place at the Elmdale House Tavern and The Rainbow. The goal of the festival is to increase exposure for developing local and national talent while providing an intimate environment for fans to discover and enjoy new bands. The festival will […]
September 15th, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in News
Come celebrate the release of The Reverb Syndicate‘s third album, Mondo Cacti, at The Rainbow Bistro on 17 September. Featuring special guests The Pelts (the best 50’s Prom you never went to) and The Hobo Outlaws (rootsy country-punk from Montreal). Mondo Cacti finds Ottawa’s most energetic surf/spy/go-go enthusiasts openly tipping their hats to Sergio Leone […]
February 23rd, 2011 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
This past Saturday, I was able to catch Colin Moore perform at The Rainbow. He threw down a great set. I was lucky to hear my 2 favourite songs (3 Fat Pills and Disease) off his debut album ‘Leaving Home’. You can check out both those songs on his myspace page. Backed by a full […]