City of Sound Silent Empire Update
While we mired in Covid restrictions last summer, one demigoddess was fighting her own battle one song at a time as City of Sound’s Silent Empire was released slowly over 2020.
“Car-antined Concert” in Ohio Kills Coronavirus Blues
When Flanagan’s Pub in Blacklick, Ohio announced on their Facebook page they were going to hold a drive-in “Car-antined” Concert on their property, it generated a lot of excitement. A concert? Here in Ohio? How is this possible with all the concerts and festivals that have been cancelled this year? Well, they got creative, came […]
Dear Rouge Fire Up the Ice Dragon Boat Festival
This past weekend was the 3rd edition of the Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival, a winter spin on their extremely popular summer event. Similar to the summer occurrence, this festival raises money for various local charities while providing a fun experience for all. In tandem with the competitions and charitable endeavour, both seasonal iterations of […]
Stone Temple Pilots, Seether & Default Rock Budweiser Gardens
A mid-week rock & roll show was just what the crowd at Budweiser Gardens in London needed. Fans of all ages came together for a nostalgic night with Stone Temple Pilots, Seether and Default on November 7th.
2Cellos String Together at the National Arts Centre
Individually Luka Šulić and Stjepan Hauser are highly skilled and classcially trained cellists from Slovenia and Croatia. Together, and accompanied by an orchestra, a drummer, and an astounding lights show, they are a phenomenon.
Arkells Dominate K-Rock Centre Like Modern Day Pop Icons
Now I have to admit, while I like the Arkells, I never jumped on the buzz-worthy bandwagon that a lot of my peers seem to have. Arkells are solid. They bring energy to every show. They even get political sometimes, and their “Ode to the Whistleblower” is a pretty powerful tune. And much like Glorious […]
Rebel 101.7 presents Eagleson CD Release at Mavericks.
Weeks of video teasers and anticipation finally paid off on Saturday night at Mavericks at the Eagleson CD release party. The Ottawa heavy hitters pushed out a two song EP that is bound to rock your socks off.
Silverstein leave their mark on the Marquee
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 […]
It’s a funeral of hearts for fans as HIM bids their farewells at Bang&Whimper tour in Toronto.
When Finnish love metal giants HIM announced earlier this year they would be calling it quits after 26 years, it was not really a surprise to many, but yet sad news for their loyal fans all over the world. The band soon announced a worldwide farewell tour Bang & Whimper, and luckily included its only Canadian […]
Sold out room @ Toronto’s Bovine Sex Club for Joydrop
The Bovine Sex Club is a Toronto venue as unique as it’s name. The 26 year old venue has played host to members of countless different bands, of all different levels on fame. On this particular Friday, the sold out room was graced by a slew of Toronto native celebs, including Ian Thornley and Ron […]