DAY 1 | JULY 5 BRYAN ADAMS The first day of Bluesfest is a real hit or miss when it comes to the crowds, especially when it’s on a weeknight at the end of a record breaking heat wave. With Bryan Adams being featured in the headlining slot on the first night this year, the … Continue reading Day One of Bluesfest 2018 – Bryan Adams
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Montebello Rockfest 2018
Motionless In White Lamb Of God Weezer Steel Panther Mighty Mighty Bosstones Atreyu Municipal Waste The Used Prophets Of Rage Tenacious D Jimmy Eat World Going into this festival, no one could have had any idea that it would be the last year that it was the festival that it had grown into over the … Continue reading Montebello Rockfest 2018
OF SMILES & EASY LAUGHTER, RODRIGUEZ!
It’s always a bittersweet feeling, the end of sensational festival like City Folk, but there’s no doubt that this was one of the best editions of the festival yet and we could not have asked for a better ending. The weather was perfect, the mood was mellow, and the acts were outstanding to say the … Continue reading OF SMILES & EASY LAUGHTER, RODRIGUEZ!
CITY FOLK KEEPS ROLLIN’
Every festival has one day that blows the rest out of the water, and for City Folk, that was Saturday night. Jumping from genre to genre, the night was full of sheer talent. Fred Penner holds a special place in a lot of people’s hearts, young and old. Playing a show in the afternoon for the … Continue reading CITY FOLK KEEPS ROLLIN’
CITY FOLK TIME ONCE AGAIN
This year’s CityFolk festival kicked off yesterday evening at Ottawa’s beautiful Lansdowne Park, featuring acts including JUNO Award winner Ruth B (breakout artist of the year) and Post Malone. Many festivals have very clearly suffered due to budget cuts, attempting to appeal to far too many audiences at the same time, and so on, but City Folk has always … Continue reading CITY FOLK TIME ONCE AGAIN
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Q&A: TIFF 2017 – Aldo Shllaku Talks “Downrange”, Immigrating from Albania, & Dream Directors
The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off this Thursday with an eclectic slate of films. But what usually lies beneath the radar, are the scores within the films. The score is a true compliment to Downrange composer Aldo Shllaku’s creative instinct. The Canadian composer behind the new Ryûhei Kitamura-directed film grew up with musical training at a young age and two … Continue reading Q&A: TIFF 2017 – Aldo Shllaku Talks “Downrange”, Immigrating from Albania, & Dream Directors
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Q&A: TURBO STREET FUNK ON BUSKING IN TORONTO, THEIR FAVOURITE VENUES, AND MORE
Straight off of the streets of Toronto, Turbo Street Funk has combined musical forces from all around the world to bring Toronto a cultured, fun performance that has spread far past the city streets. Topping the radio charts, Turbo Street Funk took the scene by force with their powerful live performances, unique instruments, and playful … Continue reading Q&A: TURBO STREET FUNK ON BUSKING IN TORONTO, THEIR FAVOURITE VENUES, AND MORE
UPSTATE RUBDOWN & TURBO STREET FUNK PARTY @ THE RAINBOW BISTRO
The Market is usually pretty quiet on a Wednesday night, but you can usually find a good show happening at the Rainbow Bistro. This past Wednesday night, Upstate Rubdown and Turbo Street Funk filled the venue with great vibes and a full dance floor. Coming up from upstate New York, Upstate Rubdown showed people how … Continue reading UPSTATE RUBDOWN & TURBO STREET FUNK PARTY @ THE RAINBOW BISTRO
Ottawa Bluesfest 2017
Full reviews of the festival can be found here. Death From Above 1979 The Headstones July Talk The Glorious Sons Jake Owen A Tribe Called Red
THE 1975 @ THE CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE
Although the attendance was rather low at the Canadian Tire Centre for The 1975 concert last Thursday night, the fans in attendance being mostly teenage girls, screamed loud enough to make it sound like a full house when the Manchester boys hit the stage. While there were a few Ottawa Senators jersey’s in sight, the … Continue reading THE 1975 @ THE CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE
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