This was my first year really getting serious about doing photography. Admittedly the learning curve was huge, but the development and rewards were 100% worth the struggle. From sneaking my camera into shows at the beginning of the year, to working the stage at the CTC by the end, it’s been a wild ride.
Spencer Rice Brings Something Weird to Ottawa with Project Mantra, Danielle Allard and More
On a cold December Saturday, a dedicated crowd of comedy and music loving friends and supporters packed Cafe’ Dekcuf in downtown Ottawa for a show that was largely unlike any other show I have ever played. (more…)
Who is Kickin’ it with Brett Kissel in Ontario? Now we know!
Last month the CMAO launched a contest in conjunction with Brett Kissel and Invictus Entertainment that would give a number of lucky Ontario musicians the opportunity to open for Brett on his upcoming ‘Ice, Snow and 30 Below Tour’. There were easily hundreds, if not thousands of entries from prospective artists itching for the opportunity to perform with Brett. Now we know who it will be….
Obey The Brave Melt Faces In Ottawa
On a bitter cold night in the nation’s capital, a fire burned brightly at local watering hole and performance venue Maverick’s on Rideau Street. The Diamond Mine Agency hosted their annual holiday party, which included a food drive for local families in need, an ugly sweater contest, and even the infamous Egg Nog Olympics (which I am proud to say I partook in, and though I fought valiantly, I succumbed to the dairy Gods).
Glorious Sons Remind Us That Rock and Roll Never Forgets
Canadian rock music has never been more relevant. The sights and sounds are full and crisp, and the talent pool is deep. Still, once in awhile a music snob like myself gets to head to a concert with a band that I am largely unfamiliar with, in hopes of being wowed. Seldom does this actually happen. Most times, the band (insert name here) brings a lot of energy and a few hook driven choruses to the table, and at about the halfway point I begin to count down to the end of the night.
Meghan Patrick, Robyn Dell’Unto and Amanda Rheaume sparkle at Algonquin College
It was a night to support of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the Observatory at Algonquin College played host to three very talented singer/songwriters Meghan Patrick, Robyn Dell’Unto and Amanda Rheaume in the latest installment of their Intimate and Acoustic series.
The Lovelocks and Corb Lund added to 2017 Manitoulin Country Fest
Tis the season for festival lineup announcements. Manitoulin Country Fest has already announced Michelle Wright, Washboard Union, Meghan Patrick, Chris Buck, Western Swing Authority, Scotty James, The Abrams and Nicole Rayy for their 2017 event. Today they add two more talented Canadian artists….
GUNS N’ ROSES TAKE THE STADIUM AT TD PLACE IN 2017
GUNS N’ ROSES NOT IN THIS LIFETIME TOUR SHOWS NO SIGNS OF STOPPING AS IT STEAMROLLS INTO 2017 WITH OVER 30 MASSIVE STADIUM DATES LINED UP ACROSS EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA
Sebastian Bach thrills Skid Row fans with incredible Ottawa performance
It was another night at Barrymore’s for another rockstar only this time the rockstar had a slightly larger profile in his past than many of the previous guests. The headliner this night was none other than former Skid Row front man, turned Gilmore Girls actor, Sebastian Bach
2017 CCMA Awards Show Tickets ON SALE!
BIG NEWS! Tickets for the 2017 CCMA Awards Show go on sale NEXT FRIDAY! We can’t wait to celebrate Canada’s biggest night in country music in Saskatoon. Will we see you there?!
