Marianas Trench’s Theatrics in Ottawa
It got LOUD at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre as they hosted an electrifying performance by beloved Vancouver rockers, Marianas Trench.
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.
Choir! Choir! Choir! delivers on promise: We Will Rock You!
While hip-hop sensations Pitbull and Ludacris headlined at Bluesfest in Ottawa’s Lebreton Flats, a little closer to Parliament Hill, a different crowd filled the National Arts Centre’s Southam Hall to capacity. Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman, the talented duo behind Canadian phenomenon Choir! Choir! Choir! (C!C!C!) drew 2,000 wanna-be rock stars for two solid hours […]
The Sheepdogs transcend expectations in Ottawa
The iconic Canadian rockers who boast four Juno awards, and once graced the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine, wrapped up their extensive “Outta Sight” tour this weekend at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre. A palpable buzz of excitement was in the air for ticket holders to The Sheepdogs’ final performance of this tour.
Alan Doyle At Capacity in Ottawa
Alan Doyle and his Beautiful Gypsies band made their return to Southam Hall this week and we couldn’t have been happier to see and hear them!
Cracking Nuts at the National Arts Centre
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is going to perform seven shows of The Nutcracker at the National Arts Centre December 4th through 8th.
Dan Aykroyd and Friends Celebrate 50 Years of Blues
Founded in 1969 in Toronto, Downchild, formerly known as the Downchild Blues Band, is said to have paved the way for Canadian Blues musicians. The band was co-founded by brothers Donnie and Richard Walsh and most notably served as inspiration for the famous Saturday Night Live Belushi/Aykroyd duo The Blues Brothers. In fact, two Downchild […]
David Foster Gets Intimate at the National Arts Centre
Hands down the most prolific Canadian songwriter and producer, 16 time Grammy award winner David Foster brought his latest tour to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Saturday night and we were there to catch the show.
Patrick Watson Orchestrates a Moving Performance
Patrick Watson performed, for a packed crowd, along-side the NAC orchestra for their new SESSIONS series. We were lucky enough to be present for this highly anticipated show that took place in a sold out Southam Hall. The next stop for this talented band is back to their native Quebec, where they finish off their […]