Originally from Nova Scotia, Marc has called Ottawa home for the last 20 years. He spends his days teaching special needs students, and evenings and weekends photographing local concerts, people and places. He is also a longtime musician and plays guitar in a couple of local cover bands.
Last night was electric as Gowan brought his 40 Years of Strange Animal Tour to the Bronson Centre Music Theatre. Gowan’s second sold-out show at the Bronson Centre is tonight, Monday, April 21st.
Canadian alt rock legend Bif Naked dropped in on Orleans last night, with a tour stop at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
Texas King is an excellent band, and Burnstown’s Neat Cafe is an equally excellent venue, so I knew that Saturday night’s show was going to be something special.
Colin James proved why he’s one of the best blues guitarists right now with a perfect show at the NAC.
It was a Tuesday night time machine at TD Place as four iconic 80s era bands shared the stage for a night of nostalgic feel good hits from Spoons, Men Without Hats, A Flock of Seagulls, and Honeymoon Suite.
Hollerado had a triumphant night last night at the Algonquin Commons Theatre.
Saturday night was a family affair at the Babs Asper Theatre in the National Arts Centre, as Chantal Kreviazuk made the final stop on her tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of her sophomore album Colour Moving and Still.
A few months back, when I heard that Grammy-winners Soul Asylum would be coming to the Bronson Centre, I took a deep dive on what they’ve been up to since their heyday of the mid-90s. Turns out, founder and lead vocalist Dave Pirner and the band have been busy, putting out several releases, including the most recent, Slowly But Shirley—which is also the name of the current tour.
Friday night at the Canadian Tire Centre was a perfect end to the work week as Arkells brought their Big Feelings Tour to town, along with opening act Poolside.
