The Calgary Stampede is thrilled to welcome back the Coca-Cola® Stage for 2022! Reimagined in a new location on the southwest end of Stampede Park, the iconic stage will feature award-winning artists so you can sing and dance all day and all night long. The Coca-Cola® Stage lineup is always highly anticipated, and is headlined by a vast array of talent across many different genres.
Winners Announced for the 2022 JUNO Opening Night Awards
Charlotte Cardin leads with three awards
24 first-time winners take home a coveted JUNO statuette
Special honours presented to Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark (Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada), the late Denise Jones (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and Dallas Green (MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award Presented by Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation)
A Festive and Eclectic Lineup for the Big Return of the FEQ
Bluesfest Day 1: Wild, Rainy and Impressive
This must be what Woodstock felt like.
Bluesfest returned to Ottawa after a one-year hiatus under stormy, muddy conditions, as the weather fluctuated from nearly disastrous to merely glum. Two acoustic openers, Lauryn Macfarlane and Aysanabee, got things started under more mild weather. Then the show went electric with Tokyo Police Club and especially Half Moon Run, as the weather turned.
RBC Presents CityFolk & RBC Bluesfest this September
OTTAWA, (Canada) August 25, 2021 – RBC Bluesfest and CityFolk organizers today announced two major live music events that will take place during two weekends in September: RBC PRESENTS OTTAWA FALL FESTIVALS – RBC Bluesfest & CityFolk.
CBC AND CARAS PARTNER TO LAUNCH A VIRTUAL VERSION OF THE ‘JEWEL OF JUNO WEEK’
JUNOS 365 SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE – STARTING THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1
The five-part series features stories and performances from the homes of Canada’s top musicians and will be available every other Friday on CBC Gem and world-wide at cbcmusic.ca/junos
Brett Kissel to host the 2020 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards
Co-hosted by CBC Music’s Amanda Parris, the evening will feature live performances by nominees Half Moon Run, Hunter Brothers, Irish Mythen with Catherine MacLellan and Miranda Mulholland, Riit and 2019/2020 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class artist, Aiza
Guests will be treated to the JUNO Culinary Experience supported by the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification Canada
Half Moon Run is Stellar at TD Place
Friday, January 31st saw Montreal indie-rockers Half Moon Run bring their ‘A Blemish in the Great Light’ World tour to TD Place in Ottawa. Their 19-song set was a melange of music from their previous 2 albums along with their November 2019 release. Early in the eve, Devon Protielje exclaimed “This is a good place to be Ottawa” and indeed he was right. The night ebbed and flowed as they wove through the songs that shaped their set. From the opening crescendo builds that bind “21 Gun Salute”, to the softer silken harmonies of “Need It”, to the formidably heavier moments in “She Wants To Know”, there was a particularly pleasing oscillation in intensity. This was amplified by the talents of a string quartet accompanying them, at times ethereally emerging from the shadows of the stage.
Notably, there were some non-music moments that had uplifting qualities that made the night even more memorable. Gratitude was expressed by the band to their fans, for this was their first headline arena show, and sold out no less. Also, the band recognized their tour manager, Doug, for he happily found out that day he was going to be a Dad. Also, the sheer glee in the face of a little tyke as he rose from the stands and giggled to the audience’s applause, after being acknowledged by the band for contributing his “cooing” to the intro of “Razorblade”.
After a standing ovation for the original 3-song encore, the band returned with an acoustic gather ‘round one mic performance of “Sun Leads Me On”. A well chosen end to an indelible evening. Last Fall, Half Moon Run was nominated for a Juno award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, an accolade last night’s performance underscored is so well deserved.
Opening the evening was Winnipeg-native Taylor Janzen. This young artist, guitar in hand, came to the stage with a story to tell and beautifully balanced voice to express it. At 20 years old, this accomplished singer-songwriter has 2 critically acclaimed EPs under her belt, and her recent release “What I Do..” was recognized as a critical cut by SiriusXM. Though the Ottawa show represented her last stop on this tour, after a brief sojourn Half Moon Run continues with European dates the end of February through March, before being back in Montreal for 2 sold out shows for a home-town crowd.
more photos from the show
Half Moon Run announce new album and world tour
NEW ALBUM, A BLEMISH IN THE GREAT LIGHT
WILL BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2019
PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE NOW
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“FLESH AND BLOOD“
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AT 12:00PM EST VIA YOUTUBE PREMIERE
WORLD WIDE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
INCLUDING ANOTHER 20 INTERNATIONAL SHOWS FOR 2020
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SPECIAL HALLOWE’EN / ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
AT MTELUS IN MONTREAL
Half Moon Run and Alan Doyle lead in first half of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival 2019
For more than a quarter century, the month of June brings the Tim Horton’s Dragon Boat Festival to Ottawa.This year’s event takes place from June 20th through 23rd. The annual event hosts 200 teams from across North America who participate in the community, corporate, and competitive races. As the sun sets music fills the air and this summer the first half of the fest was kicked off with Half Moon Run and Alan Doyle.