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Arkells – Rally Cry [Album Review]

Commentary, Music

A theme of solidarity runs through Arkells’ latest record, a collection of rock anthems about love, righteous anger, and community.

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December 18, 2018December 31, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Arkells, Canadian Music, Rally Cry, Review, Rock Leave a comment

Lisa Leblanc / Laura Sauvage @ 27 Club

Arts Coverage

Lisa 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.

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December 7, 2018December 9, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged 27 Club, Canadian Music, Folk, Laura Sauvage, Lisa Leblanc, Ottawa, Rock Leave a comment

The Beaches / Goodbye Honolulu @ The Bronson Centre

Arts Coverage

The 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.

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December 1, 2018March 31, 2019 Madison McSweeney Tagged Bronson Centre, Canadian Music, Goodbye Honolulu, Music, Ottawa, Punk, Rock, The Beaches Leave a comment

The Jerry Cans / Dear Rouge / Three Days Grace / Rise Against @ Bluesfest

Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018

Bluesfest 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. 

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July 16, 2018July 18, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Bluesfest, CanCon, Dear Rouge, Heavy Metal, Ottawa, Punk, Rise Against, Rock, The Jerry Cans, Three Days Grace Leave a comment

Blue Rodeo @ Bluesfest

Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018

Canadian country rockers Blue Rodeo headlined Bluesfest Thursday night.

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July 12, 2018July 14, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Blue Rodeo, Bluesfest, CanCon, Country, Jim Cuddy, Ottawa, Rock Leave a comment

Oh Wonder / Courtney Barnett @ Bluesfest

Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018

There was lots of great music beyond the main stages at Bluesfest on Wednesday.

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July 11, 2018July 28, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Alternative, Blues, Bluesfest, Courtney Barnett, Hat Fitz and Cara, indie, Oh Wonder, Ottawa, Pop, Rock Leave a comment

Foo Fighters @ Bluesfest

Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl had a confession to make at Ottawa’s Bluesfest: “Tonight, I don’t have the blues.”

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July 10, 2018July 14, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Bluesfest, Foo Fighters, Ottawa, Punk, Rock Leave a comment

Jethro Tull @ Bluesfest

Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018

Flute-playing prog-rocker Ian Anderson headlined Bluesfest with a set of classic songs by Jethro Tull.

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July 6, 2018July 8, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Blues, Bluesfest, Folk, Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull, Ottawa, Prog, Rock Leave a comment

Bryan Adams @ Bluesfest

Arts Coverage, Bluesfest 2018, Uncategorized

This year’s Bluesfest was kicked off with an awesome show by Canadian icon Bryan Adams.

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July 5, 2018July 8, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Blues, Bluesfest, Bryan Adams, CanCon, Ottawa, Rock Leave a comment

Sebastian Bach @ Barrymore’s

Arts Coverage

Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach rocked a sold-out crowd at Barrymore’s on Wednesday.

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June 27, 2018July 1, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Barrymores, CanCon, Heavy Metal, INIRE, Ottawa, Pantera, Rock, Rush, Sebastian Bach, Skid Row, The Standstills, Vinnie Paul Leave a comment

The Beaches @ The 27 Club

Arts Coverage

Juno-winning rockers The Beaches played The 27 Club Friday night, demonstrating why they’re one of the hottest bands on the Canadian music scene.

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May 4, 2018May 6, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged 27 Club, CanCon, Ottawa, Rock, The Beaches Leave a comment

Hillsburn @ LIVE! on Elgin

Arts Coverage

East coast indie band Hillsburn treated their Ottawa fans to a sold-out show at LIVE! on Elgin on Monday.

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April 10, 2018April 20, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged CanCon, Folk, Hillsburn, LIVE! on Elgin, Ottawa, Rock Leave a comment

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“If you dream the proper dreams, and share the myths with people, they will want to grow up to be like you.”
-Ray Bradbury

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