Normally Ottawa can expect a visit from Brett Kissel at least once a year but Thursday’s visit was the first since Brett had to cancel his spring 2022 visit to TD Place due to vocal issues. There were no vocal issues to be found on Thursday as Brett was back in fine form much to the delight of a sold out Algonquin Commons Theatre, hot on the heels of a JUNO Award nomination.
Pantera and Lamb of God Get Loud at Scotiabank Arena
Pantera and openers Lamb of God and S.N.A.F.U. brought their brands of chugging, screaming metal, and double bass drumming that shook the earth.
Strumbellas give Montreal an unforgettable performance
On a crisp February evening, at the Beanfield Theater in Montreal, the stage came alive with the vibrant melodies of Indie Rock icons, The Strumbellas. Setting the mood for the night was the soulful country tunes of Dom Louis, making it a captivating musical experience.
Heating up a cold Ottawa night with City and Colour and Nathaniel Rateliff
According to his between-song chatter, Dallas Green (aka City and Colour) has trouble convincing American bands that it’s worth the border hassles to play in Canada. But after the warm welcome Canada has given his month-long, cross-country tour with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats, I imagine that at least that one American band will be happy to return.
Explosive Latin Fusion: Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull Ignite Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena
In a blazing showcase of Latin music mastery, Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena was set alight as Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull took center stage, delivering a night of pulsating beats and infectious energy that left the audience in awe.
Strumbellas Picked Up Our Spirits
The Strumbellas rolled into The Midway in Edmonton for a Valentines date and the place was jumping. It was unseasonably warm outside and they delivered the heat inside.
Rising star Charlotte Cardin lights up Ottawa’s TD Place
After crisscrossing the globe, Charlotte Cardin brought her headlining 99 Nights Tour to Ottawa’s TD Place on February 6, 2024. Toronto music collective, New West, opened the show.
Troupe Vertigo Soars in Ottawa
The National Arts Centre Orchestra welcomed L.A.-based Troupe Vertigo for three nights of jaw-dropping circus-dance-theatre performances accompanied by the fiery music of Emmanuel Chabrier’s España together with sizzling selections from George Gershwin, George Bizet’s Carmen and more.
Drum Tao Hits Ottawa
More than 9 million spectators have seen performances by Japan’s Drum Tao across the world in the 30 years since their inception. This week they made their way to frigid Ottawa to share their art form.
Heavy-Hitting Tracks & Melodic Moments: Beartooth At MTELUS
Saturday, January 20, 2024, On a cold winter night in the heart of downtown Montreal, Beartooth took the stage at MTELUS for a sold-out show that left the crowd buzzing with energy.
