Nine questions with Ottawa’s own Lemon Cash to give you everything you need to know about the band, the song writing and what’s to come.
Jeff Martin w/CeVILAIN & Black Water Brigade – John Street Pub, Arnprior
Last Friday night I had the pleasure of seeing Jeff Martin for the second time in as many years doing a solo gig at The John Street Pub in Arnprior, Ontario. Jeff’s performance was fantastic and with the intimate venue and great opening acts the entire night was perfect.
Music isn’t the only thing heating up at the Calgary Stampede
The first “official” full day of the Calgary Stampede could be summed up with one word … H O T! … literally, and musically … as well as a day of firsts for all the artists photographed (Elijah Woods & Jaime Fine, The Banners, Elle King, and Petric) … they all had their first show at the Calgary Stampede July 6th … and the first thing they ALL commented on was the heat!
Big Wreck shows the Iconic Barrymore’s they still know how to rock a crowd
It’s a difficult task, getting a crowd out on a Monday night in Ottawa. Especially when it’s a freezing rain kind of night. As I arrived at Barrymore’s on an especially miserable winter evening, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Ottawa was pumped and ready to party on a school night.
Music Magic in London with The Cadillac Three
For concert goers (who, let’s face it, is essentially our entire readership so you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about) there are those rare and elusive nights that I like to call “Music Magic.” The fans know it; the band knows it; and as you’re leaving you can hear everyone in the audience saying a variation of the same thing: “That was unbelievable!” On August 31st at Cowboy’s Ranch in London, Ontario The Cadillac Three made music magic.
Kickin’ it Old School @ Lucknow MITF
Lucknow Music in the Fields lit up the local soccer fields as Country Music’s faithful come to celebrate and say goodbye to the summer of 2016.
Steel Panther Slip into London Music Hall
When California glam rockers, “Steel Panther”, announced their latest tour with a stop in London Ontario, I knew this was a show we could not miss to review. This venue is one of our favorite venues to catch shows at, here in London, ON. The London Music Hall was set to play host to the throwback, 80’s glam rock days. While parking the car nearby, I couldn’t help but notice that there was a lot more neon spandex-wearing men in downtown London than on a normal Monday night.
The night kicked off with a few local acts tearing up the stage and getting the spandex clad fans riled up for the show to start. Toronto rockers, “Diemondz”, got the crowd firing on all cylinders with their metal sound and great stage show. If you can catch them, you should, the put on one heck of a show.
Then it was time! The hair, the make-up, the spandex, and the profanity were about to begin. “Steel Panther”, graced the stage and the place went into overdrive! By far, one of the loudest and craziest fan bases I have ever seen at a show in the London Music Hall.
Steel Panther rock the London Music Hall – Photo: Bill Woodcock
If you don’t know who Steel Panther is, they are well known in the rock circle for their exaggerated stage show, profane lyrics and the humorous tones to their show. It’s more than just a rock show, it’s a comedy act all wrapped up into one. With audience participation, in the form of screaming, yelling, and throwing of undergarments, it was clear I wasn’t in my normal element of country music in London, ON. With that being said, it’s a show everyone, (well maybe not everyone), should take in once in their life. If you’re looking to catch them, they are going to be at the Sound Academy in Toronto on November, 29th, 2016. Tickets are on sale for that show but get them quick! It’s almost guaranteed to sell out.
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Steel Panther rock the London Music Hall – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Steel Panther rock the London Music Hall – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Steel Panther rock the London Music Hall – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Steel Panther rock the London Music Hall – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Steel Panther rock the London Music Hall – Photo: Bill Woodcock
No Evil Ways, Santana was Pure Magic!
What an amazing treat it was Friday night to take in the Santana show at Casino Rama. We’re talking about one of music’s icons, and premiere guitarists. I felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph and review this performance. Right from the opening bars of Soul Sacrifice, we were all captivated by the sweet and unmistakable sounds of Carlos Santana’s guitar playing. He has a tone and style like no other, and when he sauntered onto the stage, with his sparkling gold guitar and wearing his fedora, the jammed packed theatre rose up and greeted Carlos and his 10 piece band.
Justin left his Minnesota fans wanting Moore!
Justin Moore brought his Honky Tonkin’ ways to Treasure Island Casino just after taking few months off the road while working on his new album. Justin started out the night taking the crowd back to his #1 hit Point at You from his 2013 album Off The Beaten Path. The crowd got up on their feet singing along and dancing as he continued to play past hits, How I Got to Be This Way, Till My Last Day and Beer Time.
