It was a tour that was 40, well technically 41, years in the making as Foreigner, along with special guests Chilliwack, brought the second leg of their 40th Anniversary tour to TD Place in Ottawa and Rogers K-Rock Centre in Kingston.
The 2018 JUNO Awards Broadcast recognizes rising talent and pays homage to legends, capping week-long celebration of Canada’s biggest night in music
Gord Downie becomes most awarded male Canadian artist of all time with Artist of the Year win
Barenaked Ladies inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Host Michael Bublé surprised fans with a special performance with Diana Krall
Ria Mae performs during Juno Fest
We caught up with with Halifax naive Ria Mae as part of Juno Week. Ria is nominated for Pop Album of the Year at the 2018 Junos and we were lucky enough to chat with her about her success this past year.
The 2018 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards in Vancouver honours past, present and future of Canadian music in concert under the sails
- Gord Downie received multiple posthumous honours and standing ovation
- First time nominees took home more than half the evening’s 36 awards
- Special awards given to industry veterans Denise Donlon (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and Gary Slaight (Humanitarian Award); rockstars Arcade Fire received International Achievement Award
- Jim Cuddy presented with MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award
TD Green Room celebrates the love of music at the JUNO Awards
TD kicks off JUNO Weekend with a surprise announcement to Vancouver-based Saint James Music Academy with special appearances by Scott Helman and The Beaches
CBC Music presents Playlist Live
Groundbreaking live event celebrates the 2018 JUNO Awards host city of Vancouver
All Canadian songs by all Canadian talent.
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For the first time ever, this exclusive event will be streaming live worldwide via cbcmusic.ca/junos
Stream begins at 8:30 p.m. PST
For one night only: Pennywise makes Calgary the capital of punk rock
It was a slushy Friday night in Calgary as punk rock fans invaded the University of Calgary’s MacEwan Hall.
Local openers Bayonet took to the task of warming up the crowd. Delighting the crowd with tunes like Shit Hawks and Cougar Bait – which I believe could easily be an autobiography.
Sam Roberts, Matt Mays and more set to headline 25th Anniversary of Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival returns June 21 to 24 for its 25th Anniversary. Highlighting this milestone are free concerts from Sam Roberts Band (21st), Broken Social Scene (22nd), Wintersleep and Hollerado (23rd), and Matt Mays (24th).
Ice Dragon Boat Festival Musical Talent Charms Audience
It might have been cold outside but inside the Dow’s Lake Pavilion at the Ice Dragon Boat Festival the musical talents were the perfect remedy to warm you up. The perfect location for an up-close-and-personal venue of great music. This event seems to get more and more popular year after year. Once again Ottawa nailed it.
The Riot Police “Movement” Album Release Party at 27 Club
Ottawa based The Riot Police brought their show to The 27 Club in Downtown Ottawa last Friday night. This group is no stranger to the music scene having been around since 2007 performing at many venues in Toronto, Kingston and at Ottawa’s own Bluesfest and Folkfest. Photos: Rob Blanchette Review: Ann Kiss-Blanchette
