Congratulations to the 2012 Big Money Shot Top 6!

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features, News

Congratulations to the 2012 Big Money Shot Top 6!

The judges had some tough choices to make this year. Now that the dust has settled from 3 great nights of music featuring 15 local bands, LiVE 88.5 has announced the top 6 bands for 2012: Erin Saoirse Adair Kalle Mattson Les Mosquitos The Richardson Band The Strain Tympanic Congratulations to all! The Grand Final […]

This week… Big Money Shot Round 3 performances!

September 11th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Concerts, Features, News

This week... Big Money Shot Round 3 performances!

At long last, it’s time for the Round 3 performances of the 2012 edition of the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot. You’ve voted for the songs on Facebook, and now it’s time to get out and support your favorites. Audience attendance will be taken into account for each band in determining their entry into the […]

Vote for your favourite songs in the 2012 LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot

August 7th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features, News

Vote for your favourite songs in the 2012 LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot

The top 15 bands in this year’s competition spent time working with a song writer and then had the chance to record their newly penned tune. Once again, it’s time to head on over to LiVE 88.5′s Facebook page and “Like” your favourite songs. Voting will be one of the determining factors in deciding the […]

Studio 169 artist showcase @ Ritual

July 26th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Concerts, Features, News

Studio 169 artist showcase @ Ritual

Bryan Ruckstuhl of Studio 169 has been working with and recording a lot of local musical artists over the last few years. Not being one to stick to a specific genre, he has built up a solid collection of work of varied musical styles. He has organized a couple of musical showcases that will feature […]

Big Money Shot 2012 – Top 15!

July 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features, News

Big Money Shot 2012 - Top 15!

Hot on the heels of the Top 30, LiVE 88.5 has announced the top 15 for this year’s Big money Shot competition. The 15 bands chosen to move on to stage 3 are: Apocalypstic Ashely Crnic Become the Sun Cody Allen Eagleson Emma’s Ringer Erin Saoirse Adair Kalle Mattson Les Mosquitos Liam Lloyd Right By […]

Big Money Shot night 10 @ Ritual

May 24th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Concerts, Features

Big Money Shot night 10 @ Ritual

Well, I must say it was another fun night at the Big Money Shot. The only disappointment for the evening was getting there and finding out that I wouldn’t be able to check out Philly Moves for the first time. First up was The Strain. I have seen them perform quite a few times now, […]

The Strain offering free download of debut EP

May 15th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Quick Hits

As a thanks for your support, The Strain are offering up a free download of their debut EP Three Sheets to the Wind. With their sophomore album Hush Hush now out, you can request to hear the band on college and university stations across Canada.

The Strain are offering you free downloads

September 3rd, 2011  |  by  |  published in Quick Hits

If you like free music then be sure to check out The Strain on ReverbNation. They are currently offering up 3 songs as free downloads. Their tunes Ms. Vixen, The Situation and Earl are quickly becoming fan favourites at their shows. I’m not sure how long these will be available, so get them before they’re […]

Those Gulls – CD Release @ Mavericks

August 16th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Concerts, Features

Those Gulls - CD Release @ Mavericks

This past Friday, Those Gulls had their CD release. It was supposed to be at Cafe Dekcuf, but there was a last minute change as Mavericks wasn’t being used for evening. While Dekcuf has a nice intimate feel to it, it was nice to see the band on a larger stage. The guys didn’t disappoint. […]

Those Gulls CD release show

August 11th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Quick Hits

Those Gulls are about to release their new self-titled album. Join them at Cafe Dekcuf Friday, August 12th, as they unleash their new material for you. They have assembled a great lineup of local talent for the evening. Joining them will be The Strain, Zoo Legacy, and Dave from Ornaments. Tickets are $8 and the […]