Category Archives: Canadiana

Liv and Anita Cazzola lead Guelph’s art-folk/rock collective The Lifers. So, what’s in a name? Well, for starters, the two have a partnership that seems tightly fastened together for life with needle, thread, some welding, a smattering of duct-tape and a bit of super glue for good measure. Oh yeah, and blood. They’re sisters.

(Cover Photo – Cynthia Tauro by Andre Gagne)

To some, the greatest test of endurance is the Cape Epic, a gruelling eight day, 70 km trek through South Africa that’s referred to as the Tour de France of mountain biking. Then there’s Badwater, a non-stop 135-mile run through some of the most scorching hot places on the planet. Racers have to brave the heat through Death Valley as they battle the elements, dehydration and sometimes even delirium. Yikes! Then, for the truly insane, there’s the Marathon des Sable. You know, just your typical 150 mile race…through the Sahara! 

Ah May in Montreal.. the sun is out, the birds are singing, and the sounds of punk music fill the streets downtown. Pouzza Fest in Montreal marks the unofficial start to festival season with over 175 bands performing different venues all weekend long. Kick off each day started early with punk yoga and meditation, and went until the other early, with secret shows starting as late/early as 2am.

The 2018 East Coast Music Awards brought together the finest musicians the East Coast has to offer. Many faces recognized across the country, others perhaps not as familiar. All talented just the same. This years festival showcased much of that talent through nights of music at local venues, as well as showcasing within the awards show itself. The intimate feel of the event meant that artists were seen wandering other shows and spaces making them accessible to talk to, get to know, and hear about what’s coming up.

4 million, that’s the number of Canadians that say they or someone they know has been afflicted with Lyme Disease. A few months ago Ottawa musician Tara Shannon became part of that statistic when she was diagnosed with the bacterial infection. 

With September comes cooler temperatures, the leaves start to change colour and fall from the trees, back to school sales are the big thing at pretty much every retailer and most people are looking back on the summer festival season that was…but in Ottawa there’s always one more big party before we put away our festival shoes and that party, CityFolk Festival, unveiled its 25th Anniversary lineup earlier this morning.

Burl’s Creek Event Grounds confirmed earlier today that award-winning Canadian artists BARENAKED LADIES will perform with special guests on July 22, 2018. Presale tickets start at $49 on Wednesday, May 23^rd with the public on sale at 10AM EST on Friday, May 25. All tickets can be purchased at www.Eventbrite.ca.

The Dreams Take Flight charity event took place at Hooley’s Pub on Elgin for a night of Country Music and fun with Bryan Snider opening for country favorites The River Town Saints. This night out helped make dreams come true for some of the region’s most deserving kids by sending them on a once in a lifetime trip to Walt Disney World with Dreams Take Flight.

Rosie & the Riveters captivated the audience at the NAC on Wednesday night with an unforgettable experience. The energy in this intimate space was really powerful as all the eyes were on the three stunning women on stage with magical singing voices. An array of emotions were experiences as Rosie & the Riveters shared stories of their families, charitable work, and some of the inspirations behind their songs. Their songs were well delivered and really touched the audience, as they received a standing ovation when they left the stage near the end of the night.

Last month a little gem nestled in the heart of Burnstown Ontario at Neat Coffee Shop brought us an up close and intimate performance by the Birds Of Bellwoods.