June 9th, 2014 | by Terry Steeves | published in Concerts, Features, News
“Providing an environment where people can come together to celebrate great music, food & drink, art, culture, peace, and positive vibes.” The credo on the aVibe Music & Arts Festival website says it all. It delivered everything it set out to do in spades, in its debut year at the beautiful and massive Vincent Massey […]
May 2nd, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features, News, Show Announcements
On Saturday June 7th, 2014, the inaugural aVibe Music and Arts Festival will take place at Vincent Massey Park. The festival combines 2 of my favourite things – music and craft beer. A unique sight at the festival promises to be the Vintage Volkswagen “Brew Bus Lounge” that will be offering up local craft […]
May 28th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, News
Summer is finally here and that means the HOPE Vollyeball Summerfest is right around the corner. You can join in the fun at Mooney’s Bay Beach on July 13th. You can catch all of the following bands: Arkells – 5:30pm Matt Mays – 4:00pm The Reason – 2:30pm The Strain – 1:30pm Les Mosquitos – […]
January 26th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
Last year I introduced you to Johnny Hall Productions when I sat down for an interview with Eric Eggleston. During the year Eric worked with a diverse group of artists including Liam Lloyd, Dang Guilty, Cali Briana and Old Stereo, as well as Big Money Shot finalists Tympanic and Les Mosquitos. Check out Johnny Hall […]
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 […]
October 25th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Congratulations to Tympanic who took 3rd spot in this year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot Grand Final! They also walk away with $5000 in support for their musical journey. I first saw Tympanic 3 years ago, again in the Big Money Shot. I was impressed with their performance then and even more so this time […]
October 20th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
Congratulations to The Strain! They walk away with the top prize of $25,000. Congratulations are also due to Les Mosquitos and Tympanic who placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. Each band walks away with $5,000 in support from LiVE 88.5! And a big thanks to LiVE 88.5 for another successful Big Money Shot competition! Once again […]
October 18th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
On Friday October 19th, it’s LiVE 88.5‘s annual Big Money Shot Grand Final Show. It’s one of the biggest nights for the local music scene. This year’s lineup is the most diverse yet. Catch performances by Erin Soairse Adair, Kalle Mattson, Apocalypstic, Les Mosquitos, Tympanic and The Strain. The venue once again this year is […]
September 20th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Liam Lloyd was first up on night 2. He unleashed an entertaining set featuring new music off his soon to be released album. I’ll keep you up to date on all the details. Right By Midnight was up next. Their set was punctuated by some great vocals. They are also releasing a new album at […]
September 17th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
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 […]