Regardless of where your musical preferences fall on the spectrum I can almost bet that every Canadian is familiar with Blue Rodeo. First established in 1984 by Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, October 26, 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Five Days in July, the band’s firth and most commercially successful album, it has been certified six times platinum as of 2008. What better way to celebrate than with a tour and a, nearly, 3 hour party?
Avatar – Masters of Mayhem: A Review of Swedish Heavy Metal Pioneers
Avatar, the Swedish heavy metal juggernauts, have consistently proven themselves as masters of mayhem in the world of metal music. With their unique blend of theatricality, intense instrumentals, and unapologetic showmanship, Avatar has carved a distinctive niche in the metal scene. Their latest work, Dance Devil Dance, stands as a testament to their enduring prowess, and Edmonton’s Midway was packed to the rafters! (I hadn’t seen Midway this full since Billy Talent in March before the Juno Awards). What a show. Avatar was on fire! (Almost literally…!)
Dermot Kennedy In Ottawa: Luckiest Way To Spend Friday The 13th
Friday the 13th might be considered the most unlucky or spookiest of days especially when occurring in October but this edition had the music loving residents of Ottawa trying to channel the luck of the Irish.
Lil TJay Fights for His Life
Billy Talent rocks Kingston 20 years after debut
Is anyone else having a hard time believing that Billy Talent released their debut album Billy Talent 20 years ago this August? What about Gob? Their album The World According to Gob turns 23 in less than a month. Thanks to both of these acts the Kingston Fronts will need to wait a bit to start their upcoming season while staff at Leon’s Centre rebuild the roof that got blown off the venue last night by a powerhouse display of Canadian rock…or are we calling them classic rock now?!?
Fame On Fire at Bar Le Ritz PDB in Montreal
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Bar Le Ritz PDB was buzzing with anticipation for the Fame On Fire show. The night kicked off unexpectedly, with the show starting 30 minutes earlier than scheduled, at 7:30 PM.
A “Rocking” Evening Had by All at CityFolk Day 3 as Headstones Rocks the Night Away
Day three at CityFolk Music Festival had the rock and roll fans up on their feet all night long and from the very first beat, set the incredible energy for the remainder of the evening. The lineup hosted very versatile styles of music, and contained something for everyone that was sure to leave fans going home stuck with a smile on their face.
Arkells Sends Day Two at CityFolk Festival Out with a Bang
Day two of the CityFolk Music Festival kicked off tonight, Thursday, September 14th, 2023, and to say the least, it was a crowd-pleasing evening from all of the performers. Thousands of people gathered this evening at Lansdowne Park in The Glebe in Downtown Ottawa to witness the beauty and simplicity of live music and to enjoy gathering amongst themselves for the second festival season after lockdown. Tonight’s line-up had no still bodies in the crowd and a bunch of die-hard fans leaving with no voice.
Iggy Pop Kicks Off Ottawa’s CityFolk Music Festival
Ottawa’s annual music festival CityFolk kicked off tonight, Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at Lansdowne Park in the Glebe with Iggy Pop headlining, and it was a night to remember for everyone in attendance. This year’s festival is the second year post-COVID, and the anticipation and excitement of the crowd shone through strongly.
The Ins and Outs of Peter Gabriel in Ottawa
The iconic Peter Gabriel played a show in Ottawa last night, his first visit to the capital in more than 35 years. He did not disappoint.