concerts

marvest

Marvest 2017 Schedule & Sampler

For a few years now, CityFolk has included an offshoot “mini festival” of sorts called Marvest. We’ve been lucky enough

Weekend Music Picks: Sept 1-3

Friday, September 1 Shawn William Clarke & Abigail Lapell at Bar Robo Five Fridays Songwriter Circle at LIVE! on Elgin

Hoan

HOAN ready to unleash Modern Phase in the capital

When Montreal’s HOAN formed in 2015, there was an intention to deviate from the path of jangle-pop and explore new

House of PainT 2017: Breaking, DJing, MCing, Painting and Educating

House of PainT celebrated its 14th year this past week with another outstanding edition of the festival that highlights the

new swears

Gallery: Hopped & Confused at Mill St. Brew Pub

As summer putters along with the end in sight, there are a few music events that we here in Ottawa

Needles & Pins

Interview: Vancouver’s Needles//Pins

On a sunny day in June during Ottawa Explosion Weekend, I caught up with Vancouver self-proclaimed powertrash band Needles//Pins. Their

Weekend Music Picks: August 25 – 27

Friday, August 25   Thelma, Shadow High, & lil airhole at Pressed Jon Cohen Ex + Phantom Atlantic & Constellation

Le1f

Arboretum Festival gives fans a breath of fresh air

Featured photo of Le1f by Els Durnford This year’s edition of Arboretum Festival was something special. Each year the organizers

Weekend Music Picks: August 18-20

Friday, August 18 Sparrows, The Ferns, Pennyroyal, Mosely at Makerspace Marateck (NYC) & The Visit at Pressed   Saturday, August

arboretum-barn

Arboretum Festival sets the stage for emerging music

For the past five years, Arboretum Festival has been a crucial part of Ottawa’s music infrastructure. It’s beginnings as a