A couple of chairs on an unassuming stage, a few guitars scattered around, a case full of harmonicas and a crowd of just over one hundred brave souls sets the tone for the return of live music to the Arden Theatre in St. Albert this past Friday night. David Gogo and Steve Marriner were welcomed with enthusiastic applause as they sat down to play.
Blues and Classic Rock to Finish Off RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa
Blues and classic rock fans were in for a treat on Saturday night in Ottawa. MonkeyJunk, April Wine, and officer of the order of Canada Tom Cochrane were on the impressive roster.
Bette Smith Delivers Powerful Rock and Soul Show in Central Ohio
Bette Smith of Brooklyn NY has been compared to the likes of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner due to her powerhouse rock and soul vocals.
The Intermission is over! Ottawa theatres are back to live this fall
Get ready to enjoy live entertainment again at Shenkman Arts Centre and Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. In September we see Shenkman Arts Centre light up the stages with music, comedy and dance, followed by Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe soon after.
City Sounds brings 24 LIVE outdoor musical performances to various locations in Ottawa
The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is excited to announce the launch of City Sounds – a series of 24 FREE musical performances across multiple locations in Ottawa! Starting Friday, August 20, 2021, and running for three consecutive weekends, OMIC in partnership with numerous Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and local business associations will bring some of Ottawa’s top musical performers to public spaces across the city from Orléans to Kanata! Each performance is family-friendly and FREE to attend! For the full schedule of concerts and locations, visit https://ottawamic.com/city-sounds-sons-de-la-ville.
Winning Weeknd At the 50th JUNO Awards
Winners announced for The 50th Annual JUNO Awards, highlighting Canada’s important musical achievements. The Weeknd sweeps the JUNOS taking home five awards. Jann Arden performed from Calgary’s National Music Centre following her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame by the legendary Anne Murray. The Tragically Hip received the 2021 Humanitarian Award and delivered a stunning performance alongside indie-pop icon Feist and Shawn Mendes took home JUNO Fan Choice.
The JUNO Awards return to Toronto in 2022 for in-person celebrations
‘’Toronto is a diverse music city unlike any other in Canada, and has produced some of our most loved artists from global superstars to emerging talent from Toronto’s many communities,‘’ said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards and MusiCounts. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to come back to Toronto, and celebrate together, in-person, for a JUNO reunion in 2022”
Winners announced for The 2021 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada
Event applauds the accomplishments of Canada’s music industry
The Weeknd takes the lead with three awards
24 first-time winners take home a JUNO statuette
Two special award presentations to industry leaders Gary Slaight (MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award Presented by Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation) and Pegi Cecconi (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award)
Events announced for 2021 JUNO Week taking place virtually May 27 to June 6
This year’s lineup of events are free, open to the public and available to stream online
Nominations Announced for The 2021 JUNO Awards
The Weeknd leads with six nominations,
Jessie Reyez, JP Saxe and Justin Bieber with five
Voting is now open for JUNO Fan Choice Presented by Freedom Mobile. Fans are encouraged to vote on TikTok and at junofanchoice.ca
