Ian Tamblyn appointed to Order of Canada
Ian Tamblyn of Chelsea, Québec, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada “for his enduring contributions as a folk music icon, adventurer and cultural ambassador for Canada.”
Juno Awards
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?
It’s JUNO Week in Ottawa and this weekend is all about Canadian music! From Prozzäk to Sarah McLachlan to A Tribe Called Red, you’re sure to find something to get you moving!
Miguel Zenón Quartet headlines Winter Jazz Festival’s 13-show lineup
This year’s Winter Jazz Festival takes place at La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins for the first time, February 9–12.
Ottawa 2017: Nine picks for the best events
The list of signature events is impressive. Having perused the line-up, here is an early roundup of Ottawa 2017’s standout events. Expect more programming to be announced in the coming months.
Third time’s the charm for Souljazz Orchestra
The last time we wrote about Souljazz Orchestra they were getting ready to take their latest release on an international tour. While they have quite a following in Ottawa, their fanbase reaches around the world. With a diverse and eclectic set of influences and sounds, and a worldwide audience, it’s no surprise that they would […]
Reinventing the blues with MonkeyJunk
It’s about time MonkeyJunk got a Juno nomination. The Ottawa trio have nine Maple Blues Awards, a Canadian Independent Music Award, were only the second Canadian artist to win a Blues Music Award, and placed third at the International Blues Challenge in 2009 — all in four years. Titles aside, frontman Steve Marriner, lead guitarist […]
