The Legends concert series continued last night at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre with Canadian rock icons Honeymoon Suite. The band played a perfect set of feel-good classics from their catalogue of hits, in a show that was fit for an arena.
Large sheets of plexiglass hung from chains on the ceiling like a synthetic butcher’s shop. Lights reflect behind them, creating for all of us the same kind of blurred visualization of those who should wear glasses but don’t. The suspended sheets have since been removed, but the sweaty self-reflection remains. Otherwise unassuming, Irene’s is a pub that will reflect your assumptions, but on Sunday nights, Irene’s becomes a time capsule.
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On June 3 and 4, Meridian Centrepointe Theatres is proud to present the Ottawa Pops Orchestra’s Video Game Symphony, where video game enthusiasts will have the opportunity to listen to their favourite songs from classic video games, and more.
Opening the night was Joe Sumner, Sting’s son.
Although his projects are stylistically diverse, Stefan Jurewicz’s musical identity emerges from each one through a poignant lyrical style that never shies away from gut-punching emotion. This lyricism translates into bold yet introspective prose in Jurewicz’s debut novel, Lemon, published in early 2022.
Montreal-based musician and artist An Laurence is set to release her debut album Almost Touching on May 20. Her three-city preview kicked off with a show in Ottawa at Red Bird Live on May 3. I spoke with her about her upcoming debut album and launch tour.
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Specializing in the style of legendary composer-guitarist Django Reinhardt, Stephane Wrembel is one of the most highly regarded guitarists in the world. On Wednesday, May 4, he will be at Red Bird on a solo tour, performing 17 preludes for guitar called Django Impressionist. He is the only one in the world who can perform this material.
He rolled back the years for many in the crowd.
Imagine Dragons were in town at the Canadian Tire Centre, playing to a packed crowd of fans.
Last night was the first time both lead vocalists Edwin and Brian Byrne have appeared with the band, which was a truly unique experience for longtime fans.
The 13th annual Gil’s Hootenanny will take place on May 1, 2022, at 2pm. This annual May Day singalong is a tribute to Gil Levine, the founding Director of Research at the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
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The SOCAN Foundation has announced the five recipients of the second annual SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards (BMCAs). The BCMAs were founded in 2021 to recognize and celebrate the artistic merit demonstrated by Black Canadian music creators who are bringing fresh sounds to the music industry. The 2022 award recipients, Falana, IDMAN, Jon Vinyl, Maurice Moore, and Shopé, were selected from hundreds of applicants by a jury and advisory council made up of prominent Black artists and industry leaders
