Celebrating the release of their fourth full length record “The Wild,” Toronto area folk rock alternative band Rural Alberta Advantage (The RAA) returned to Ottawa for the first time since their much celebrated Dragon Boat Festival performance over two years ago.
Death From Above 1979 Bring Ferocity to Recent Ottawa Show
Death From Above 1979 is easily one of the more unique mainstream acts of the modern Canadian music era. The bass and drums combo make a lot of noise which sounds deceptively full. A distinct vocal frequency coupled with a dastardly heavy bass and synth attack are par for the course at any DFA show and a recent show at the Bronson Centre was no exception.
Propagandhi, Iron Chic, and G.A.S. Drummers @ Bronson Centre
Walking down Bronson on Saturday night the increased number of patched up jackets and made it obvious there was a show happening at the Centretown Theatre. Punks from all over the Ottawa Valley gathered for what was described by one concert goer as the, “Best Canadian punk band of all time. For real.” Presented by Spectrasonic, Propagandhi played the Bronson Centre with the support of Iron Chic, and G.A.S. Drummers.The band’s long time fans poured in as the first supporting band took the stage.
Scott VS Ria stopped by Ottawa’s Bronson Centre
Two of Canada’s popular youth artists, Scott Helman and Ria Mae, brought their joint headlining tour, Scott VS Ria to the Bronson Centre in Ottawa on October 13.
The New Pornographers and Born Ruffians @ Bronson Centre
The New Pornographers electrified the stage at the Bronson Centre Thursday night bringing with them Born Ruffians. The stage, laced with neons, had the packed audience buzzing and ready to sing and dance along to their favourite songs.
Rocktober in full swing in Ottawa
Scott Helman preps for National Tour with new single “PDA”
Warner Music Canada’s Scott Helman has released “PDA” as the second single from his latest album, Hôtel de Ville. The single is accompanied by a new video filmed in Toronto and directed by the award-winning Lisa Mann.
Hollerado brings Born Yesterday home to Ottawa
Hollerado is currently on a cross Canada tour promoting their third studio album ‘Born Yesterday’. The 4-piece indie rock group from Manotick released this album in April and wasted no time getting out on the road. This show was supposed to be one of the last at the popular club Zaphod’s in the market, however, it was such a hot ticket that it had to be moved to the more spacious Bronson Centre.
The Strumbellas bring something different to JUNOfest with an entertaining afternoon kids rock show!
This year at JUNOfest, The Strumbellas delivered something a little different – an afternoon rock show for kids. Knowing that my 2 boys like them, I grabbed tickets as soon as they were available, so I could share a concert experience with them.