Growing up in a musical family, Steph always wanted to get involved, but not having the patience to become proficient at an instrument, he took up writing instead. Growing up amidst the CanCon golden age of the 80s and 90s, his passion for Canadian music continues to this day, as he is constantly exploring our great country's soundscapes
It’s a night for the alt-rock crowd—but at Bluesfest, there’s always something for everyone. From the Pixies to Men I Trust to an emerging local talent showcase, come check out Bluesfest Day 3.
Apartment613 will have wall-to-wall coverage of the festival, with daily previews, occasional interviews, and the best photos from each set, on each stage, on each day. We’ve got you!
The 2025 Ottawa Bluesfest kicks off Day 1 with country front and centre on the main stage, but there will be plenty of funk and ska on other three stages to keep non-country fans well entertained as well.
A new live concert venue was finally added to the Ottawa music scene with the grand opening of Hard Rock Live, part of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino that has transformed the old Rideau Carleton Raceway. To launch the venue in style, Hard Rock brought in none other than Canadian pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne.
Apartment613 sat down with We Were Sharks ahead of their Bluesfest and Dominion Tavern performances.
Orleans Craft Beer Festival is this weekend! The annual event in the east continues the tradition of unofficially launching the season with local brews and local bands this weekend, with sessions Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening.
Softcult are quickly becoming a favourite with the Ottawa crowd after their debut at CityFolk. Now they are playing their first club gig at the 27 Club on May 31.
Cevilain opens for legendary rockers I Mother Earth this Saturday night at the Bronson Centre. We caught up with front man Cliff Menzies to chat about the rough road to date, their star-studded collaborations, and what 2025 may bring.
The Box rocked the Brass Monkey Saturday night, marking their return to Ottawa for the first time since opening for Strange Advance last September.
This past September, the Bronson Centre hosted a star-studded Legends Weekend that kicked off with a quartet of 80s superstars headlined by Strange Advance. One of the highlights that night was a captivating set by Montreal’s The Box. Their limited eight song setlist clearly left fans wanting more, which they will get at the Brass […]
If this past weekend’s shows with early 2000s bands Mariana’s Trench, Tokyo Police Club and Hollerado wasn’t far enough back for you, then you’re in luck, as TD Place will be doused in even more nostalgia Tuesday night that might be more to your liking.
Tokyo Police Club performed an electrifying set at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Nov. 22, 2024.
After last night’s triumphant hometown reunion show in the books, Hollerado lead singer Menno Versteeg pulls double duty, opening for friends Tokyo Police Club’s final Ottawa show tonight at Algonquin Commons Theatre. Part Two of our chat focused on the transition to a solo artist, and the differences, and advantages, in ‘starting over.’
We caught up with keyboardist Graham Wright to chat about the closing chapter for the band, and what the future holds for the quartet once they split.
Thursday night, Algonquin Commons will see Hollerado back together on a local stage for the first time since their show at Bronson, ready to enthral fans.
