Canadian country stars HIGH VALLEY made their only Canadian stop on the current “The Highway Finds” tour presented by SiriusXM at the historic Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. Only the second night of the 20 city tour, the wholesome downhome duo wowed the largely female fans with a spirited 70 min set full of their hits and a couple of covers.
Guitars for VETS: Play Your Part – Songwriters’ Circle
Séan McCann, National Ambassador for Guitars for VETS Canada, is hosting a fundraising concert, a songwriter’s circle, and will be joined by fellow artists and friends Sarah Harmer, Joel Plaskett, and Jeremy Fisher on the 10th of November, 2017 at 8pm.
Colin James to headline FREE TD Place Concert November 4
10TH ANNUAL ‘ROCK FOR PUBLIC SERVICES’ CELEBRATION TO FEATURE RETURN PERFORMANCES BY KATHLEEN EDWARDS AND THE COOPER BROTHERS
Todd Kerns rocks the John St. Pub – PHOTO REVIEW
Todd Kerns, most noted for being the bass player and backup singer in “Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators”, and for being the front man of “The Age of Electric”, took over the John St. Pub in Arnprior on August 6 along with special guests Crossing Jane, Iconoclast, Against Time and Robb Kerr.
Propagandhi, Iron Chic, and G.A.S. Drummers @ Bronson Centre
Walking down Bronson on Saturday night the increased number of patched up jackets and made it obvious there was a show happening at the Centretown Theatre. Punks from all over the Ottawa Valley gathered for what was described by one concert goer as the, “Best Canadian punk band of all time. For real.” Presented by Spectrasonic, Propagandhi played the Bronson Centre with the support of Iron Chic, and G.A.S. Drummers.The band’s long time fans poured in as the first supporting band took the stage.
Scott VS Ria stopped by Ottawa’s Bronson Centre
Two of Canada’s popular youth artists, Scott Helman and Ria Mae, brought their joint headlining tour, Scott VS Ria to the Bronson Centre in Ottawa on October 13.
The Pack A.D. makes Friday the 13th Ottawa’s lucky day at The 27 Club.
Friday the 13th may be the unlucky day for superstitious folks but I felt pretty lucky being able to finally see Vancouver’s The Pack A.D. live in Ottawa.
The New Pornographers and Born Ruffians @ Bronson Centre
The New Pornographers electrified the stage at the Bronson Centre Thursday night bringing with them Born Ruffians. The stage, laced with neons, had the packed audience buzzing and ready to sing and dance along to their favourite songs.
Rocktober in full swing in Ottawa
Country Takeover at the Norfolk County Fair
Growing up in Norfolk County fall has easily become my favourite time of year, and when October rolls around my countdown for the Norfolk County Fair starts. As a child and teen I grew up going to the fair every Tuesday for Young Canada Day and cheering on my respective schools. My very first concert was Charlie Major at the fair when I was a kid. So this year having the opportunity to photograph some of my favourite country artists at a fair that I hold so near and dear to my heart was one I’ll never forget.