October 22nd, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Show Announcements
On Friday November 1st, 2013 you can catch Toronto’s Wildlife at Zaphod’s. They will be joined by Ottawa’s own Animal Confession and Trusting Gravity. Check out Wildlife’s video for Born to Ruin below. When I last caught up with Animal Confession, they were getting ready to release their debut album late last year. They are […]
October 8th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Show Announcements
This Thursday, October 10th you can catch PEI’s Paper Lions at Zaphod Beeblebrox. Also featured on the bill are Teenage Kicks and Wakefield’s Farewell Davidson. Tickets are only $15 advance ($20 at the door). The doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 8:30pm. Paper Lions are currently touring for their latest album My […]
May 23rd, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
This Friday, May 24th you can catch Ottawa’s own Hearts & Mines and Those Gulls at Zaphod’s, along with Navy Skies (from Toronto). Since finishing as the runner up in the 2011 Big Money Shot, Hearts & Mines have kept busy recording and releasing new music and playing live. You can also catch them on […]
December 13th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
On Friday, December 14th, Ritual will be rocking with Tokyo Police Club, Hollerado and Topanga. The doors are at 9pm. Unfortunately this one is already sold out, but if you’re lucky, Spectrasonic will announce a limited number of tickets at the door. On Saturday, be sure to check out Rock Steady Bookings‘ Annual Holiday Bash […]
December 6th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
Choices, choices, choices for a Friday night! On Friday, December 7th, jazz fans can can check out Renée Yoxon‘s CD Release with pianist Mark Ferguson at the NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets are $25 and things get underway at 7:30pm. Also on Friday, you can head to Ritual to check out Diamond Rings, along with Gold […]
November 29th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
Zaphods is the place to be this weekend. First up on Friday, join GOOD2GO in support of Children at Risk. Tickets for this benefit show are only $10. The doors open at 8pm. Be sure to check back Saturday for Never Ending White Lights and Bed of Stars. Tickets are $13 and the doors open […]
October 25th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
The Grapes of Wrath have reunited and are taking the stage at the Black Sheep Inn on Friday, October 26th. Opening up is Lily Frost. The band is touring in support of their recently released greatest hits package Singles which features 2 new tracks. Advance tickets are $17. The show gets underway at 8:30pm. Also […]
October 13th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
This week I had the chance to catch The Stanfields at Zaphods. This was the first show on their cross Canada tour to promote their new album Death & Taxes. The new album has been receiving rave reviews, and I would have to agree with what I have read so far. Having already had a […]
October 11th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in News
On Saturday October 13th you can catch punk legends D.O.A. as they make a stop in Ottawa at Zaphods for their farewell tour. After 25 years, they are calling it a day. Joining the band are local acts RawRawRiot and Brain Damage. The doors open at 8pm and advance tickets are $15. Also on Saturday […]
October 10th, 2012 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, News
The Stanfields are kicking off their cross Canada tour right here in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 10th at none other than Zaphods. Joining the Stanfields is Gloryhound, who also hails from Halifax. The doors open at 8pm and tickets are only $7. Advance tickets are available. I have seen The Stanfields once before and they […]