“Tonight, the Canadian Tire Centre is a non-denominational Church of Rock and Roll,” announced Arkells lead singer Max Kerman Friday night. “And you are the choir!”
Canadian Music
Lee Aaron / Whisky Shot @ Brass Monkey
Arts CoverageCanada’s Metal Queen Lee Aaron rocked The Brass Monkey on Valentines Day.
Dear Rouge – PHASES [album review]
Commentary, MusicDear Rouge’s sophomore effort is a stylish collection of new wave-tinged electro-rock.
Arkells – Rally Cry [Album Review]
Commentary, MusicA theme of solidarity runs through Arkells’ latest record, a collection of rock anthems about love, righteous anger, and community.
Lisa Leblanc / Laura Sauvage @ 27 Club
Arts CoverageLisa Leblanc’s set at the 27 Club was rife with French-language sing-alongs, heavy metal covers, and odes to stolen cars, dive bars, cowboys, and Kraft Dinner.
The Beaches / Goodbye Honolulu @ The Bronson Centre
Arts CoverageThe Beaches delivered a high-octane set of glam rock at the Bronson Centre this Saturday – and in return, they left with an autographed picture of eighties sitcom star Tony Danza.
Dear Rouge / Modern Space / Ellevator @ Bronson Centre
Arts CoverageSynth-rockers Dear Rouge played a killer show at Ottawa’s Bronson Centre this weekend.
Mixing slick pop songcraft with pure rock’n’roll energy, the Juno-winners delivered with a mesmerizing set of stylish new wave numbers, epic electro anthems, and lively dance rockers.
JW Jones CD Release @ Live on Elgin
Arts CoverageOttawa bluesman JW Jones marked the release of his latest album with two sold out shows at Live on Elgin on Friday night.
Arkells Canada Day Rehearsal @ Parliament Hill
Arts CoverageAnyone walking past Parliament Hill Friday evening was treated to a preview of the Arkells’s headlining performance at the 2018 Canada Day ceremonies.
Diemonds / Pigeon Park @ House of TARG
Arts CoverageDiemonds and Pigeon Park brought their cross-Canada tour to Ottawa’s House of TARG for a night of earth-rattling hard rock.
New Pornographers / Basia Bulat / Marlon Williams @ CityFolk
Arts CoverageSporadic rainstorms weren’t enough to dissuade Ottawa fans from flocking to CityFolk on Saturday.
CityFolk Fest Defying Genre Boundaries
Arts CoverageDon’t let the name fool you – CityFolk is about more than just folk music.
Madison McSweeney 