Irish indie rock came to The Great Hall Friday, as The Coronas and Róisín O played to a friendly crowd.
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Pantera and Lamb of God Get Loud at Scotiabank Arena
Pantera and openers Lamb of God and S.N.A.F.U. brought their brands of chugging, screaming metal, and double bass drumming that shook the earth.
Rage Against the Machine Plays to a Packed Crowd at RBC Bluesfest
On the first night of a coming heatwave, Rage Against the Machine played to an enthusiastic shoulder-to-shoulder crowd. Earlier Ludic, The Commotions and Okies played charming shows across the festival, as Run the Jewels opened for Rage on the main stage with their typical bombast and charm.
RBC Bluesfest Rocks with Alexisonfire
Bluesfest organized a rock-heavy set for the main stage on July 13th, featuring Millencolin, Sum41, Alexisonfire, and the occasional mosh pit.
Alanis Morissette’s Poetic Verses Hit Bluesfest
Alanis Morissette brought her unique brand of singing and songwriting to Bluesfest this Sunday, to an appreciative crowd that sung along to their favourites.
Bluesfest Day 2: Canadian Radio Performs Live
With better weather and a packed crowd, a trio of Canadian performers brought their greatest hits to Ottawa. Ryland James, The Barenaked Ladies and Jann Arden trotted out their well-known tunes, plus a few covers, in sharp performances.
Bluesfest Day 1: Wild, Rainy and Impressive
This must be what Woodstock felt like.
Bluesfest in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
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.
A Trip to The Beaches at The Bronson Centre
The Beaches brought their four-woman alternative rock band to the Bronson Centre Wednesday, and played a diverse array of tunes in a highly polished set.
Carly Rae Jepsen Brings Emotion and Dedication to the Capital
Carly Rae Jepsen performs at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
The newly-renovated Bronson Centre really feels like a concert venue now, and not the high school auditorium it once was. The curved hanging speakers look nice, and the dark standing-room floors (the floor seats are gone!) draw attention to the stage. I can report that the sound system was just right: not too loud, not too quiet.
Carly Rae Jepsen’s fans, on the other hand, were much louder.
Metric and July Talk rock TD Place in Ottawa
Canadian rock institutions Metric and July Talk came to Ottawa Saturday and played to a packed crowd at TD Place.
