It’s been almost 20 years since the international sensation Up With People has performed on Canadian soil. That all changed last night as a cast of 100 youth from all over the world brought down the house at the Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe in Ottawa.
Finland’s Amorphis rolls through Mavericks
Finnish legends Amorphis hit up Ottawa’s Mavericks recently. Currently on world tour in support of their new album ‘Queen of Time’, the band has been leaving a path of destruction in their wake.
Up with People Returning to Canada
About 30 years ago I was introduced to Up With People when they paid a visit to my home town in Northern Ontario. There was something so enticing about the cast and the production that many of us quickly applied for a chance to travel with a future tour. Although I failed in my first attempt a friend of mine from high school was successful in his first bid and travelled with Up With People the following year. I applied again the next time they came to town and this time I was accepted…unfortunately various circumstances prevented me from joining the cast it’s something that has stuck with me ever since.
The experience of getting to know the cast members (we were a host family) and seeing the impact they have on the community was something I’ll never forget so when I heard that Up With People was coming back to Canada I knew I had to reach out to help them spread the word!
Spectrasonic September Lineup
Its September, school is in and summer is still holding on. If you are looking for something to do, Spectrasonic has some great shows to catch in the Ottawa this month.
Legendary Sleaze rocker’s Nashville Pussy hit up The 27 Club September 29th.
Carly Rae Jepsen is at the Bronson Centre September 16th,
Osaka, Japans Alternative rockers Shonen Knife are in town September 27th at The 27 Club
Tickets to all the shows can be purchased at https://www.spectrasonic.com/
Wed 09/04 Big Business, Atsuko Chiba, Jung Shadow @ House of Targ
Tues 09/10 Sun Kill Moon @ The 27 Club
Thurs 09/12 Sleep w/ Pontiak @ Algonquin Commons Theatre
Thurs 09/12 88 Fingers Louie, Steve Adamyk, Mobina Galore @ The 27 Club
Sat 09/14 Sibling Rivalry: Sleepover with Bob & Monet @ Algonquin Commons Theatre
Mon 09/16 Carley Rae Jepsen w/ Ralph @ Bronson Centre
Tues 09/17 Five Alarm Funk, Smalltown Atillery, Moon Tricks @ The 27 Club
Tues 09/17 Direct Hit! w/ The Young Rochelles, The Valveenus @ The Dominion Tavern
Wed 09/18 C.W. Stoneking w/ Gentlemen of the Woods @ The 27 Club
Sat 09/21 Like Moths to Flames w/ Polaris, Afterlife and Glaive @ The 27 Club
Sat 09/21 Homesick: Emo Night Ottawa @ The 27 Club
Tues 09/24 Shonen Knife @ The 27 Club
Fri 09/27 Blinker The Star w/ Zuku, Oddeline @The 27 Club
Sat 09/28 Fly Pan Am @ The 27 Club
Sun 09/29 Nashville Pussy w/ Don Jamieson @ The 27 Club
WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCE THE 2019 NOMINEES
2019 HERITAGE AWARD,
KEVIN WALTERS INDUSTRY BUILDER AWARD,
AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE TO BE ANNOUNCED
THIS SUMMER
MEMBER VOTING OPEN NOW UNTIL MAY 17
WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED DURING BREAKOUT WEST
IN WHITEHORSE, YT ON OCTOBER 3 & 5
UPDATED: Live Nation Celebrates National Concert Week By Making Over 2 Million Tickets Available To the Hottest Summer Shows for Only $20
Today Live Nation revealed their fifth annual National Concert Week will take place from May 1st through May 7th and give fans the exclusive opportunity to purchases tickets for just $20 (all-in including fees). Kicking off an epic summer concert season, the offer will include over two million tickets to 2,800+ in-demand shows from Live Nation’s upcoming roster of tours across North America. The tickets will cross multiple genres for every type of live event fan, including Country, Hip-Hop, Latin, Metal, Rock, Pop, and Comedy.
Kalabante welcomes Ottawa to Africa
Saturday night I took a drive East and left the city to be “welcomed to Africa” by the insanely talented ,Montreal based, group Kalabante. This African Circus group presented the short version of their show to an eager crowd at the Shenkman Arts Centre. The show symbolizes the joy, playfulness and joie de vivre of African youth. This was not only visually appealing, with incredible acrobatic stunts, but also music to my ears as the performers were also brilliant musicians.
The Festival of Small Halls seeks rural venues to host world-class music concerts
The Festival of Small Halls is seeking community-based rural halls to host world-class folk, Celtic, and traditional concerts this September.
