Beautifully blended soulful blues, rhythmic R&B, modern rock riffs and rootsy folk make the Toronto based, Julian Taylor Band (JTB) experience something worth putting your busy life on hold for; even if it is just for a few moments.
A night of tributes at the NAC with The Wooden Sky
The Wooden Sky might hail from Toronto but there is no love lost for Ottawa. The four piece indie folk band speaks fondly of the city and plays here often.
National Arts Centre unveils 2017 Fall Lineup featuring Jann Arden, Diana Krall, Whitehorse and more
New producer, new season and 50 + performances this fall by Jann Arden, Diana Krall, Whitehorse and many more make up National Arts Centre 2017 Fall Lineup.
Toe-Tapping, Head-Bopping Good Time with Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith brought us a toe-tapping, head bopping good time at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. With Lori Cullen warming up the stage, everyone was in store for a fun night of smooth tunes.
Writes of Spring’s Hawksley Workman Brings an Unrequited Hyper Sex Vibe to Ottawa
The Writes of Spring tour brought Hawksley Workman, Amelia Curran, Donovan Woods and Tim Baker to Canada’s National Arts centre for their fourth stop, of a nine stop tour. It was a wonderfully laid back night full of innuendos, hockey talk and awkward giggles!
Tom Cochrane & Red Rider bring Mad Mad World Tour to Ottawa
The lighting was stellar, the sound was amazing and the performance was no less than what you would expect from someone as big as Tom Cochrane and his Mad Mad World Tour. Even the opening act, Meghan Patrick was most welcoming.
Matthew Good brings Beautiful Midnight Revisited to Ottawa
Toronto’s own Matthew Good, brought his “Beautiful Midnight Revisited Tour” to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa March 16, and a full house with lots of energy set the tone for the show.
Plaskett’s Kitchen Party with 1500 Friends and Family
Joel and Bill Plaskett rolled into the NAC in Ottawa this past Saturday for their third stop on their tour for Solidarity, the latest release in Plaskett’s catalog. Even a broken-down van didn’t slow down this crew as they launched into their hour-and-forty-minute show after Mayhemingways from Peterborough, Ontario, opened the night with thirty minutes of 2-piece-band glory, displaying a full spectrum of grooves and moods.
Mother Mother Deliver Something Sweet at the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre is a really spectacular venue for a concert of any size and magnitude. Even more so when the musical artist on the stage is pouring their heart out and the audience is electric. That was just the case this past Friday night, as a capacity crowd of passionate Canadian music lovers arose from their seats and ignored the sitting room guidelines to celebrate the ever-evolving indie dream-rock sounds of Mother Mother.
The Once Performs at Ottawa’s National Art Centre
Let’s start this off with a quick phone conference I had with The Once band members, Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale the night before their show.
