June 4th, 2015 | by Scott Martin | published in New Music, News
Check out the latest video from Zoo Legacy! The track is the lead single off their upcoming EP Departures, which will be released this summer. The album was recorded in Brooklyn with Gus Van Go and Ottawa with Steve Foley. Dominic Goss commented that, “The video is our second video with Vinoth Varatharajan who is […]
October 5th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
I’ve been following Zoo Legacy for a few years now. I always enjoy seeing them take the stage. Their performance at E.L.E Festival was no exception. With a couple of great EP’s under their belt already, it’s pretty much a given that they’ll be delivering an entertaining setlist. The band has been busy working on […]
September 25th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Interviews
I recently chatted with Sean Callaghan, one of the co-founders of Ottawa’s E.L.E Festival, to find out more about this year’s edition and where the festival might be headed in the future. It may only be in it’s second year, but Ottawa’s E.L.E Festival has big ambitions and a strong focus on building the local […]
September 17th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
On September 26, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, the University of Ottawa will once again be playing host to Ottawa’s second annual Everybody Love Everybody Festival (E.L.E Fest). E.L.E. Fest is a free, local music festival celebrating young Ottawa talent through entertainment, collaboration, and charitable works. This year’s festival, sponsored by Subway and […]
April 1st, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in New Music
Zoo Legacy has just dropped a new video for their tune CRWD. The song came to life as part of last year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot competition and was recorded with Eric Eggleston. “The concept behind it is an honest, raw sort of look at both Ottawa and Zoo Legacy; depicting a typical day […]
March 18th, 2014 | by Scott Martin | published in News
#CRWDtogether Zoo Legacy is ready to get to work on a new album. The band has lofty goals and are looking for your support. They plan to record in New York City with JUNO winning producer Gus Van Go (The Stills, Said the Whale, The Trews, Hollerado) and Steve Foley. Once the album is complete, […]
October 12th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
Well it’s almost here, the Grand Finals for this year’s LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot. On Friday, October 18th head on down to Ritual to take in performances by the top 6 bands. This is a big showcase for the Ottawa music scene, as it’s not often that music lovers can catch this many local […]
September 16th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
The judges have spoken, and here are your top 6 bands for the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot 2013: The Cardboard Crowns Finding Chuck High Waters Miss Polygamy Precise Kenny Creole & Black Denim Zoo Legacy Congratulations to all! The Grand Final show is set for October 18th. Stay tuned for more details. It promises […]
September 11th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
It’s that time of the year again, the round 3 performances of the 2013 edition of the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot are coming your way this weekend! 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 […]
July 5th, 2013 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News
LiVE 88.5 has finally announced the top 15 for this year’s Big money Shot competition. They are: Junkie & The Spider The Cardboard Crowns Madison & Fifth Liam Lloyd The Owl Eyes Project Precise Kenny Creole Zoo Legacy Garden of Weeds Finding Chuck High Waters Cody Allen Miss Polygamy Farewell Davidson Go Long(!) Arms of […]