I always love an excuse to go to the city, and rock shows are my favourite kind of excuse. The venue, Marquee Beer Market & Stage, is top notch. I mean, the place has four bars, serves food, has a fantastic stage and lighting set-up, and huge dance floor. Oh, and I can’t not mention the giant disco ball and microphones hanging from the ceiling. This place is a good times factory.
Dallas Smith rocked TD Place Wednesday Night in Ottawa
Wednesday night started with a bang and only went up from there! Lauren Alaina, The Cadillac Three and Dallas Smith – along with a couple surprise guests – brought the energy to TD Place in Ottawa.
Secondhand Serenade performs to an enthusiastic crowd at the Mod Club in Toronto
John Vesely, better known as the frontman for Secondhand Serenade brought his Awake: 10 year anniversary tour to Toronto’s Mod Club recently.
Meghan Patrick Boot Stomped her way to Oktoberfest on Friday Night
- 7Friday night in Barrhaven was a fun time to be sure! Meghan Patrick had everyone, fan and non-fans alike, on their feet singing and swaying right along to the beat.
Night 2 at CityFolk had Everyone on their feet!
Day 2 at CityFolk Festival in Ottawa brought us the stylings of The Family Crest, Daniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Jenn Grant, and Jack Johnson. These artists all have one major thing in common, you can’t help but move to their tunes!
Lightning Crashes Live’s reunion show on Day 8 at RBC Bluesfest
It was Friday night in Ottawa and rock was set to invade Lebreton Flatts for Day 8 of RBC Bluesfest. Among the acts on the bill included 90s Alternative rockers Live as well as Canadian favourites The Glorious Sons and The Headstones.
RBC Bluesfest 2017 unveils World Class Lineup (UPDATED LINEUP)
It may have been a cool afternoon in February but social media started to heat up late in the day as the annual Bluesfest TAG 2017 RBC Bluesfest lineup reveal had begun…
It’s Summer Forever With Billy Currington
You would’ve thought it was a hot mid summer night with the energy at The Danforth Music Hall on Wednesday night. A sea of Daisy Dukes and plaid on the dance floor, people arrived ready to party country music style.
Corey’s Barn Burners – March 2
IT’S FRIDAY… And that means another instalment of #BarnBurners. This week I have a few new ones that haven’t hit Canadian radio as of yet. Love to hear what you think!
Riot Fest 2015 Toronto – Who We’re Excited to See
ALEXISONFIRE
One of the few reunion shows, makes me feel
pretty lucky, although I may have heard a rumour there could be some more shows
added.
Motörhead
Oh Lemmy, what can I say! Their mix of
rock, punk and heavy metal intensity is just what I’m looking for.
Weezer x2
I’m just going to say it, I’ve never seen Weezer live. Thank you RiotFest for letting me get in a two for one. Day 1 – Pinkerton, Day 2 – Blue. I can hardly wait!
The Airborne Toxic Event
One of my all time favourites, super happy they’re on the bill and any time I can see these fantasic musicians play, I’m in.
Wu Tang Clan
What??? Yes, I can’t believe I’m going to get to shoot these guys. They’ve got a new album, “A Better Tomorrow” dropping December 2nd and I’m pretty sure we’ll get to hear some of it on Sunday.
Rancid
They’re playing Out Come The Wolves, only my favourite album. When did this become a thing? I’m glad it is.
Andrew W.K.
This is another “I can’t believe I get to shoot this” moment. Not only does he party hard, he’s so smart!
Thrice
A reunion I’m thrilled about.
Die Mannequin
Love, love, love. So glad they’re on the bill.
Against Me
Insert emotional attachment here. Lots of history with this band. Looking forward to new material.
Gwar
CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THIS BAND! Masters of the stage show this should be fantastic.
The Dirty Nil
I first saw these guys at Canadian Music Week and they blew me away. Great energy, they’re localish, from Hamilton and they deserve to be there.
Stuck on Planet Earth
They were on the same bill as The Dirty Nil at CMW and well worth your time at Riot Fest.
Tasha the Amazon
And I’ve been told I absolutely have to check out Tasha the Amazon doing zero research and going into it open.
I’m going to stop but there are so many more go check out the schedule and if you haven’t bought a ticket yet, what are you waiting for?
To be honest, this lineup is problematic in that, it’s impossible as one human being to see everyone you’d like to see. A pretty awesome problem to have.
Did I miss your favourite? Let us know who you think we should add to our list!
