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SiriusXM’s search for the next big name in country music returns
SiriusXM and the CCMA announce the second annual Top of the Country competition
Registration opens today
Jim Cuddy Band Rocks Deerhurst Resort during the holiday season!
Deerhurst Resort brought the Jim Cuddy Band back again late last year as the highlight of their holiday season special event series. The sold-out soirée featured top-notch catering for a variety of corporate parties, large and small, great dining for current resort guests (overwhelmingly Jim Cuddy fans), topped by a dynamic evening of great music by great musicians.
Jason Benoit Warms Us Up with a “Cold Day Comin'” in Ottawa
It was a chilly Monday evening in Ottawa and Canadian country music took over at Algonquin Commons theatre. The event was part of Algonquin College Students Association’s AC Day 1, the official orientation for students starting at the school in January.
Big Sugar and Special Guests celebrate the life of Garry Lowe
Big Sugar hosted a tribute show in memory of their long time bassist Garry Lowe, who passed away July 7 2018 after a 2 year battle with Cancer. When frontman Gordie Johnson put out some feelers with their musician friends, the response was overwhelming. Performers in attendance were Mark Holmes (Platinum Blonde), Danko Jones, Tom Wilson (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Jag Tanna and Edwin (I Mother Earth), Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies), Cody Bowles and Kevin Comeau (Crown Lands), The Road Hammers, Molly Johnson, Willi Williams, Bongo Gene, Dan Kurts (the New Deal), Leroy Sibbles, Carl Harvey, Julian Taylor (Staggered Crossing) Maestro Fresh Wes, Culture Shock, Dream Warriors, Bedouin SoundClash, and Adrian Miller. (I hope I didn’t miss anyone).
Big Sugar Celebrates the Legacy of Garry Lowe
Earlier this year on July 7th, at the age of 64, one of Canada’s biggest rock bands, Big Sugar, lost their beloved bass player Garry Lowe. Having had the pleasure of doing shows with the band 20 years ago, I can honestly say he was one of the friendliest, kindest and most genuine guys with a heart of gold.
The Wooden Sky’s annual Holiday show back for another year.
Now entering its 9th year, The Wooden Sky returned to the capital with their Annual holiday show. This annual tradition, held at St. Alban’s Hall in Ottawa, brought together fans, friends and even family, as noticed when lead singer, Gavin Gardiner’s nephew adorably interrupted a soft acoustic moment in the night.
NAC Orchestra and Johnny Reid deliver Christmas Magic in Southam Hall
It’s beginning to look a lot like…well anything but Christmas outside. The weather outside was frightful but looking anything like Christmas as heavy rain and warm temperatures have washed away what was left of the snow. But inside the walls of the National Arts Centre the Christmas Spirit was alive and well and on Friday night the NAC Orchestra was joined by our friend Johnny Reid for a night of Christmas Music, stories and laughter.
Christmas at the NAC with Matt Andersen
Matt Andersen brought his signature guitar playing to the National Arts Centre for some Christmas music on Thursday, along with mandolin, bass, piano, and appearances by Donovan Woods and Suzie Vinnick.
Interview w/Lemon Cash in 9 Questions
Nine questions with Ottawa’s own Lemon Cash to give you everything you need to know about the band, the song writing and what’s to come.
