UnChained Preview: Amnesia Rockfest
The Little Festival That Could: Rock lives on in Montebello Good old fashioned rock is becoming a dinosaur on the […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Keturah Johnson
While there are plenty of excellent songwriters and bands in the Ottawa area, Keturah Johnson may be the one who […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Kalle Mattson
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, but now an Ottawa resident, the young Kalle Mattson has become a critical darling over […]
Shred Kelly and Shannon Rose & The Thorns June 14 @ Mavericks
Shred Kelly from BC and Ottawa’s own Shannon Rose & The Thorns will be playing Mavericks on Saturday June 14. Tickets are […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Jonathan Becker & The North Fields
Jonathan Becker has been performing since 2005, and as himself since 2009. He, along with his band, The North Fields […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: John Allaire and the Campistas
I once heard someone say that there is nothing like the sound of a guy who’s been through it all […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: James Leclaire
Originally from nearby Renfrew, Ontario, James Leclaire has established himself as one of Ottawa’s rising country-folk singers. However, Leclaire isn’t […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Firebelly
These guys know what’s what. They play the blues, but they play it like jazz. Each song features a healthy […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Fiftymen
“OH HELL YES” – My first reaction when I hit play on their self-titled LP Fiftymen. This Ottawa five-piece band […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Farewell Davidson
Farewell Davidson could be one of the big surprises of Bluesfest 2014. With a melodic but rocky sound reminiscent of […]
Rock & Blues: Joe Gaspar and Crunchy Flower at Irene’s June 6
What happens when Joe Gaspar comes across a crunchy flower? You get an explosion of rock and blues madness! The […]
Mugshots Tea Light Concert Series ft Little Suns, Ash & Bloom and The Visit on June 5th
This is the third monthly edition of The Tea Light Concert Series presented by Mugshots located at 75 Nicholas Street […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Cold Capital
We’ve covered nearly the waterfront of music genres on the RBC Bluesfest Revue, and today we feature a blues-roots band that […]
Gig Pick: Elder Sister Plum and The Sun Harmonic @ The Rainbow on June 5
You dig yourself some low-key folk music? Yes? This is going to be your gig to check out at The […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Catriona Sturton
Catriona Sturton has been everywhere, man. She’s been everywhere. She’s played in punk bands in Japan, she’s played across Canada […]
Gig Pick: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings at Algonquin Commons Theatre, Tuesday, June 3
The amazing and entertaining Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will be stopping in Ottawa on Tuesday night, performing at the […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Boyhood
Ottawa’s Caylie Runciman, also known as Boyhood plays some awesome, experimental rock and roll and pop music. They have an […]
Crowded Room Concert Series Presents The Split and Moonfruit
If you’ve ever wanted to be in a music video, here’s your chance! There is a brand new concert series […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: BlakDenim
There’s something to be said for artists who take something that’s been done and turn it on its head. BlakDenim, […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Bella Cat
Bella Cat arguably has the most enthralling, soulful voice in the area. Belting lyrics reminiscent of the great soul-blues singers […]