Live Music Reviews

10 Highlights of Montebello Rockfest 2017

This past weekend Rockfest in Montebello, QC, turned 12 years old and I was there to take it all in.

OXW Day 5: Trails, Lake Urmia, & Nice Try

Featured image by Els Durnford Trails was the first band to play. Songwriter Allie O’Manique’s sweet melodic voice gently flowed

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OXW Day 4: Sally Ride, Empty Nesters, The Shiverettes, Toxic Thoughts

Photos by Sara Osmanovic I managed to get to Ottawa Explosion earlier than expected and in time to hear the

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OXW Day 4: The Smugglers, Needles//Pins, Tough Age and Expanda Fuzz

During Ottawa Explosion’s fourth day, the outdoor stage at Club SAW was rocked by the Mint Records Showcase featuring The

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OXW Day 3: Warp Lines, WLMRT, & Mardou

Photos by Sara Osmanovic This being my first time at Ottawa Explosion I didn’t know what to expect except for

OXW Day 2: Crusades, Partner, Strange Attractor, Lonely Parade + more

Photos by Els Durnford It is that wonderful time of year again when you know all that matters is going

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The Flatliners, The Dirty Nil and Sam Coffey & the Iron Lungs at Babylon

Photos by Els Durnford Wednesday night was a rowdy night where three excellent Dine Alone Records bands, The Flatliners, The

Hollerado, PS I Love You, & Everett Bird @ Bronson Centre

All photos by S. Osmanovic/Ottawa Showbox Not only was the 12th of May an insane night due to how amazing

Street Eaters, Warp Lines & The C.H.U.D.S. at Bar Robo

Photos by Sara Osmanovic The closer it drew to 8:00pm, the more the feeling of knowing something good will come

Smokes, Look Vibrant, & Nightshades @ Pressed

After a very, very last minute decision to go to a show, I was set to take on Pressed Café