The Long War made its tour stop on April 25/18 at Batstone’s Northern Ramble in Renfrew, ON bringing their debut full-length album release “Landscapes”. The Long War were the winners of the 2017 CBC Searchlight competition and this would be their next step in a highly anticipated performance.
Jared and the Mill with Guest Alanna Sterling | The 27 Club Ottawa
I recently had the pleasure of making my way to The 27 Club to cover Jared and the Mill live with opening act Alanna Sterling. The crowd was wowed from start to finish with this very interactive show.
Lawnya Vawnya Releases 2018 Line Up ft. Alvvays and Land of Talk
Lawnya Vawnya: An Exposition of Independent Art and Culture in St. John’s has released it’s 2018 line up and let me tell you, it’s a doozy. This year’s headliners include Alvvays, Land of Talk, and Yamantaka // Sonic Titan.
Iceland Airwaves reveals first acts for the 2018 festival.
Iceland Airwaves has revealed the first acts for the 2018 edition of the festival, taking place this November 7-10 across Reykjavík.
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
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
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
Confession is Good for the Soul
We last caught up with Floridian indie rockers Dashboard Confessional at MacEwen Hall last month in Calgary where they were in town promoting their long anticipated album Crooked Shadows. Last night they visited the Bronson Centre in the nation’s capital city and were preceded by Montreal songstress Gabrielle Shonk and Keswick ON (north of Toronto – I had to look it up too) natives The Elwins.
