Festivals

Ottawa Bluesfest 2017 Lineup Announced

2017 is a big year for Canada as we celebrate our 150th anniversary as a nation. The epicentre of the

MEGAPHONO 2017 in Photos

All photos by Els Durford/Ottawa Showbox 3 days, 13 venues, and 4147 pictures later, MEGAPHONO 2017 is done for another

MEGAPHONO: Bonnie Doon and Lonely Parade

Photo: Els Durnford Night two of MEGAPHONO took me to Black Squirrel Books to see Bonnie Doon and Lonely Parade.

MEGAPHONO: New Swears, Partner, Bry Webb, Pony Girl and Trails

Photo of New Swears enjoying a guitar brew – Photo by Els Durnford It is that wonderful time of year

Interview: Partner ready to take on the capital

The 2017 Megaphono Festival has begun, and has already rung in a number of successful music panels, events, and shows,

Megaphono to Showcase Emerging Music

Megaphono: verb. To amplify that which is heard locally, so it may reach a broader audience. February 1-3, 2017 //

Top Ten Beau’s Oktoberfest Moments

We think we have finally recovered from another amazing two days out in Vankleek Hill for this year’s Beau’s Oktoberfest.

Review: Basia Bulat at CityFolk

Photo of Basia Bulat in NYC earlier this year by Elizabeth Durnford (Ottawa Showbox) As I sat looking out at

Cityfolk Festival Preview: Top Picks

Featured photo by Steve Gerecke This year’s CityFolk festival has arrived, and we’re happy to bring you our picks for

Contest: Enter to win CityFolk day passes

With autumn just around the corner, we wait patiently for the air to cool and the leaves to turn and