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Pony Girl & FEVERS @ Black Sheep Inn, Mar. 21

One thing we really love here at Ottawa Showbox are bills stacked with local bands. Yes, this night only had

Ottawa Bluesfest, 2014, lineup, local bands

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest: Local Acts Announced

Somewhat overshadowed by the official line-up announcement was the posting of some great local acts that will dawn the stage

R.I.P. Dave Brockie, a.k.a. Oderus Urungus Leader of GWAR

On Sunday March 23, the rock world lost one of the greats, David Murray, a.k.a. Dave Brockie, a.k.a. Oderus Urungus,

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Bosveld, David Newberry, and Jenny Berkel @ Sierra house show, Mar. 19

What better way to get over a mean St. Paddy’s hangover than a laid back house show? One of our

Morning Metal: Of Reverie & Something You Whisper Announce April/May Tour

Ottawa’s Of Reverie announced earlier today that they will be going on the road with Cambridge’s post-hardcore outfit, Something You

New Music: Too Late To Get Loud by Mnemonics

Ottawa’s most excellent power-pop and rock n’ roll band, Mnemonics, just put out a wicked new album.  Too Late To

Peach Kelli Pop, Average Times, Astral Gunk, and Pale Lips at Gabba Hey!

The Montreal-based Pale Lips kicked off Saturday’s Peach Kelli Pop-headlined show at Gabba Hey! I had no set expectations for this

Mikey Chuck River’s Farewell Show with Richard Barrie @ Robot!House!! March 17

Yes the news is true, Mikey Chuck Rivers is packing up and leaving Ottawa. What better way to send him

Swearin’, Camp Radio and Dead Weights @ Luneta Cafe March 13

Swearin‘ packed Luneta to the brim on Thursday March 13, and it was a big sweaty party. I have never