A theme of solidarity runs through Arkells’ latest record, a collection of rock anthems about love, righteous anger, and community.
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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.
The Jerry Cans / Dear Rouge / Three Days Grace / Rise Against @ Bluesfest
Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018Bluesfest went out with a power chord, with punk headliners Rise Against following a diverse line-up of Canadian rock bands on the festival’s final night.
Blue Rodeo @ Bluesfest
Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018Canadian country rockers Blue Rodeo headlined Bluesfest Thursday night.
Oh Wonder / Courtney Barnett @ Bluesfest
Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018There was lots of great music beyond the main stages at Bluesfest on Wednesday.
Foo Fighters @ Bluesfest
Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl had a confession to make at Ottawa’s Bluesfest: “Tonight, I don’t have the blues.”
Jethro Tull @ Bluesfest
Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018Flute-playing prog-rocker Ian Anderson headlined Bluesfest with a set of classic songs by Jethro Tull.
Bryan Adams @ Bluesfest
Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018, UncategorizedThis year’s Bluesfest was kicked off with an awesome show by Canadian icon Bryan Adams.
Sebastian Bach @ Barrymore’s
Arts CoverageSkid Row frontman Sebastian Bach rocked a sold-out crowd at Barrymore’s on Wednesday.
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.
Musings by Madison 