Anyone walking past Parliament Hill Friday evening was treated to a preview of the Arkells’s headlining performance at the 2018 Canada Day ceremonies.
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Sebastian Bach @ Barrymore’s
Arts CoverageSkid Row frontman Sebastian Bach rocked a sold-out crowd at Barrymore’s on Wednesday.
Iskwé @ Glowfair
Arts CoverageAcclaimed artist Iskwé captivated at Ottawa’s Glowfair street festival Friday night.
The Beaches @ The 27 Club
Arts CoverageJuno-winning rockers The Beaches played The 27 Club Friday night, demonstrating why they’re one of the hottest bands on the Canadian music scene.
Hillsburn @ LIVE! on Elgin
Arts CoverageEast coast indie band Hillsburn treated their Ottawa fans to a sold-out show at LIVE! on Elgin on Monday.
SOCAN Songwriters’ Circle @ The Orpheum Theatre
Arts CoverageNearly thirty years ago, Jim Cuddy found himself standing on a New Zealand beach, watching a Blue Rodeo crew member write his wife’s name in the sand.
2018 JUNO Awards: A Celebration of Canadian Music
Arts CoverageThe return of Michael Buble, a reunited BNL, tributes to Gord Downie, and increased focus on Indigenous and women’s rights made for a particularly moving night at the 2018 Juno Awards.
JUNOfest: Terra Lightfoot @ The Imperial
Arts CoverageSinger-guitarist Terra Lightfoot thrilled a rowdy crowd at JUNOfest on Saturday night.
JUNOFest: Autorickshaw / The Jerry Cans / Rollin’ Trainwreck @ The Railway Club
Arts CoverageThe 2018 Juno weekend kicked off in Vancouver last night, as nominees took the stage at bars, clubs, and churches across the city.
The Northern Pikes @ National Music Centre
Arts CoverageSaskatchewan rockers The Northern Pikes played to a sold-out crowd at the National Music Centre on Saturday night. Their eclectic two-hour set included a mix of familiar CanCon hits and surprising deep cuts.
Bruce Cockburn @ Jack Singer Concert Hall
Arts CoverageBruce Cockburn’s show at Calgary’s Jack Singer Concert Hall on January 23rd was a powerful, politically charged evening of Canadian music.
Mandible Klaw Tape Release @ Dickens
Arts CoverageHardcore band Mandible Klaw marked the release of their new tape with a night of local punk rock at Calgary’s Dickens Pub.
Madison McSweeney 