The 2017 Juno Awards in Ottawa were characterized by passionate performances and moving moments.
SOCAN SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE @ NAC
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsResting on stools and armed with acoustic guitars, a slate of Juno nominees swapped songs and stories at the annual SOCAN Songwriters’ Circle.
Feist wows with Leonard Cohen tribute
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsFeist brought the 2017 Juno Awards to a standstill with her tribute to late songwriter Leonard Cohen.
Can Josh Ramsay bring back the concept album? (I hope so!)
Arts CoverageFor someone who co-wrote one of the most ubiquitous singles in the world, Marianas Trench frontman Josh Ramsay is certainly uninspired by the format.
Strumbellas Stage a Shoeless Coup at the Junos
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsStrumbellas singer Simon Ward was so assured of defeat that he took of his shoes during the Junos Gala Dinner and Awards on Saturday.
Ole Playlist Live @ La Shoppe at Zibi
Arts Coverage, JUNO AwardsRights management group Ole hosted one of the greatest parties of 2017 Juno Weekend.
Against Me @ The Bronson Centre
Arts CoverageTaking a break from their supporting tour with Green Day, Against Me! stopped by Ottawa’s Bronson Centre on Friday for a two-hour set of defiant and deeply personal punk rock.
Leader
Creative Works, Fiction, Free to ReadAppears in: 365 Tomorrows
Release date: Mar. 10/2017
Summary: “Take me to your leader.” Easier said than done.
Read it for free at 365 Tomorrows (or continue reading below).
Good Omens [book review]
Books, CommentaryGood Omens, an early work by fantasy legends Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is in many ways a familiar tale.
Mark Dion @ University of Ottawa
Arts CoverageInternationally-recognized installation artist Marc Dion stopped by the U of O last Thursday to give a lecture on public art, environmental decay, and the importance of collaborations between artists and scientists.
UOMTS Presents American Idiot @ U of O Academic Hall
Arts CoverageThe U of O’s Musical Theatre Society rocked campus last weekend with their punky production of American Idiot.
Holiday Special You Should Have Seen: Community – “Regional Holiday Music”
Commentary, Film and Television, MusicThis Christmas season, The Fulcrum published a feature on must-see quirky Christmas specials. You can read the full article here; below is my contribution, on the virtues of Community‘s classic “Regional Holiday Music:”
Madison McSweeney 