Ottawa’s The Riot Police hit the stage for the Canada Day celebrations in Cornwall Ontario giving a heated performance on what what might have been one of the hottest days of the summer.
Buddy Guy King of Ottawa Bluesfest
Last night Ottawa’s Bluesfest was host to a living legend, Buddy Guy. At 82 years of age, he still rocks the shit out of a guitar and holds the audience in the palm of his hand.
Steven Van Zandt brings soul to Ottawa Bluesfest 2019 Day One
Celebrating 25 years, Ottawa’s Bluesfest kicked off last night. One couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the festivities then having legendary rocking bluesman Steven Van Zandt and the Disciples of Soul headline the Bluesville stage.
RBC Bluesfest – Night 1 – Our Picks
Well it’s that time of year again. It’s Christmas morning for Ottawa music festival fans as the 2019 and 25th Anniversary Edition of RBC Bluesfest gets underway in just a few hours. Here’s some picks and our tips if you’re heading down to LeBreton Flats tonight.
Photo Review: Twenty One Pilots Thrill Hometown Crowd With Two Sold-Out Shows In Columbus Ohio
Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots entertained thousands of fans at two sold-out shows at Nationwide Arena in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio over the weekend. The city temporarily renamed a portion of Nationwide Blvd “Twenty One Pilots Blvd” in their honor.
Photo Review: Bunbury Music Festival Cincinnati Ohio May 31st-June 2nd, 2019
The Bunbury Music Festival was held in Cincinnati, Ohio at Sawyer Point Park & Yeatman’s Cove on the banks of the Ohio River. The crowds were treated to beautiful weather over the weekend with only a brief period of light rain on opening day. Over 50 acts performed on 4 stages with an eclectic mix of music ranging from pop and indie to hip hop and rock. The headliners were Fall Out Boy on Friday, Greta Van Fleet on Saturday and The 1975 on Sunday. It was also a great weekend to check out lesser-known touring bands and regional acts.
Rufus Wainright Serenades the National Arts Centre
Rufus Wainright, whom Elton John called “the greatest songwriter on the planet right now” in a Globe and Mail interview, ended his 16-country tour commemorating 20 years since the release of his self-titled LP in Ottawa on Thursday night.
Cousin Simple Rocks Sold-Out Show At The Basement in Columbus Ohio
The phrase “Sold-Out Show” and Cousin Simple seem to go together a lot these day in Columbus, OH. For an alt-pop-rock band that has only been together a few years, it’s a testament to their talent as rising stars on the local scene.
Spectrasonic Brings Hits and Explosions for May
Jon Spencer and the HITmakers, a Pale Horse Named Death and Joe Jackson are just a taste of what’s happening this month at Spectrasonic.
Mr. Blue’s Explosion Jon Spencer comes to town with his HITmakers May31st at the 27 Club.
A Pale Horse Named Death hits The Brass Monkey May 8th .
Joe Jackson’s – Four Decade Tour stops in at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe May 10th
Tickets to all the shows can be purchased at https://www.spectrasonic.com/
Fri 05/03 Townes with Valois, Hopper @ The 27Club
Sat 05/04 Mountain Goats with Shana Cleveland @ Bronson Centre
Tues 05/07 Alyssa Edwards: Dancing Queen – The live Show @ Bronson Centre
Wed 05/08 A Pale Horse Named Death @ Brass Monkey
Fri 05/10 Joe Jackson – Four Decade Tour Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Sat 05/11 Kasador @ Live on Elgin
Wed 05/15 Secrets, Awaken I Am, Southpaw, Horcrux @ The 27 Club
Thurs 05/16 Nightbeats @ The 27 Club
Sat 05/18 Max, Tongue Helmet, Jesse Dangerously @ House of Targ
Sat 05/18 Homesick : Emo Night Ottawa – TBS Edition @ The 27 Club
Wed 05/22 Bears Den, Vera Sola @ The 27 Club
Fri 05/24 Blink-281 @ Babylon
Fri 05/24 Its Gonna Be May: Boy Band Dance Party @ The 27 Club
Sat 05/25 Nicole Dollanganger @ Babylon
Fri 05/31 Jon Spencer & the HITmakers @ The 27 Club