“Nothing has killed live music and nothing will kill it,” says Bluesfest founder Mark Monahan.“There’s no end to the growth of people who want to go out and see live music.” Read Sopha Lall’s article about live music thriving in Ottawa.
With the news this week that the Rideau Canal Skateway has closed for the season and warmer temperatures in the forecast, it feels like we’re slowly but surely making our way towards spring. This weekend we’ve got an exciting mix of St. Patrick’s Day festivities and March break activities.
Where can you go for an evening of laid-back charm, epic vibrato, and operatic storylines that may leave you questioning reality? Operatic Revelry at the iconic Rainbow Bistro, of course. We listened to back-to-back arias, featuring beloved classics and new numbers. Inspired by the trailblazing AtG troupe that started it all, Operatic Revelry aims to […]
The fifth annual Capital Music Awards will take place on May 16 at Bronson Centre Music Theatre.
The Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival’s free concerts at The Rainbow were killer this year! We got some epic shots of the scene.
It’s the second weekend of Winterlude and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that the Rideau Canal will reopen. In the meantime, we’ve got a jam packed weekend of winter fun!
$35 nowadays is not a lot. But it is enough to grant you two nights full of live music and fun at the Rainbow Bistro. Located in the heart of the ByWard Market, the Rainbow was established in 1984 and has been providing great live musical performances ever since.
We have arrived at the first weekend of Winterlude here in the nation’s capital! While it doesn’t look as though the canal will be open for skating at any point, there are still plenty of fun outdoor winter activities to enjoy in this mild winter weather, as well as several indoor activities, if that is more your style.
Local music enthusiasts can look forward to an equally strong lineup of Ottawa artists like Jasmine Trails, Pony Girl, fanclubwallet, Alanna Sterling, Craig Cardiff, Summersets, Loon Choir, Graven, Steph La Rochelle, and more.
Justin “J Morris” Gunderson is the organizer and host of the Hip Hop Food Drive for a ninth year. It’s an opportunity to give back during the holidays, but this year it also includes an event paying tribute to a musical genre celebrating 50 years on air waves.
As December unfolds, the year draws to a close with a sense of reflection and anticipation for the holiday season, encapsulating the spirit of festivity and year-end sentiments. The music scene in Ottawa mirrors this celebratory mood, offering a diverse array of genres to suit every taste – rock, folk, electronic, rap, and more. Explore […]
It’s punk! It’s metal! No, it’s—bluegrass?! Well, it’s kind of all three, and that’s the way that Dan Rae likes it. You’ll have a chance to listen to a whole evening of riotous bluegrass at this year’s Black & Bluegrass festival at Rideau Pines Farm on September 16.
The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) has just announced the nominees for the five public voting categories at the fourth Annual Capital Music Awards (CMAs). The winners of Video of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Single of the Year, Live Music Venue of the Year, and Live Music Event of the Year are decided by fan vote—that’s you!
Only time will tell if, after coming in like a lion last weekend, March will go out like a lamb, but this coming weekend looks like the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy either outdoor activities or indoor events.
Ottawa’s got plenty going on for the first weekend of 2023. Check out our Weekend Roundup here and start off your year the right way.
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