September 11th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features, News
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 […]
August 7th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
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 […]
July 6th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
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 […]
June 9th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Interviews
After catching the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, I headed out for a beer with my good buddy Eric Eggleston. The conversation eventually shifted from the concert, but music was still the theme. You may know Eric from The Eric Eggleston Band or Harpoon. What you may not know is that he is the creative […]
January 9th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Quick Hits
Local Ottawa band Tympanic posted on Twitter today that they are searching for a new guitarist. If you’re interested in trying out for the band, you can contact them via Twitter (@TympanicGrooves) or their website.