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Concert Reviews

Venue Countdown #7 – The Attic

April 21, 2013 Jeff

Dark, dingy and smokey are just a few of the words you could use to describe the now closed venue, once known as The Attic. A regular stomping grounds for both punk and rock shows, The Attic oozed with the character best suited for the punk-rocker in all of us. Located on the top level…Read More

Venue Countdown #8 – Michaels

April 21, 2013 Jeff

It's not always easy being the new kid on the block, but Michael's Bar and Grill has made it look easy. Coming out of the gates with a bang, this venue has gained a reputation for unleashing some of the most interesting and talented musicians this city has to offer. When it comes to diversity,…Read More

Hollerado storms the Live 105.3 Live Hive for an Acoustic Set

April 16, 2013 Trev

In a happy coincidence last week, I managed to accidentally call in to Live 105 at the right time to win a pair of passes into the Live Hive to see Manotick's own Hollerado (at least one of the four of us [me]) is a fan of their pop-rock sound. The band struck me as…Read More

Live Review: East Coast Rockabilly Riot @ The Seahorse Tavern, April 12th 2013

April 13, 2013 Justin

Line-up: Ryan Cook, Chris Martin Trio, The Whiskey Kisses & burlesque performed by Miri Darling. I wasn't sure what to expect, when I was invited by the East Coast Rockabilly Riot, to see the show that they were presenting at the Seahorse Tavern Friday night. I was thinking along the lines that (more…)Read More

Live Review: The Odd Bit, Young River & Alert The Medic @ The Seahorse Tavern, March 29th, 2013

March 30, 2013 Justin

The Odd Bit It was a solid night of rock music, as a different array of styles came together to bring an exciting show that rocked the Seahorse Tavern Friday night. The show started off with The Odd Bit who brought their energetic brand of hard-rock to the table. They simply brought (more…)Read More

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March 28, 2013 Trev

Wow for a band that I first saw play the ECMA award show, I really really dig their electro infused rock. The lead singer had the crowd eating out of her hand and the crowd seemed to be into this Newfoundland based quartet. I'll be looking forward to their (more…)Read More

Live Review: The Nature Boys, This Ship, Colour Code & The Lucy Grays @ The Company House, March 23rd, 2013

March 26, 2013 Jeff

I can safely say that the independent music scene, in the Maritimes, is not only alive and kicking but is also really, smoking good. This past Saturday night I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic, musical escapade, put together by the talented Berserker Lion Music Collective (headed up by Bethany (more…)Read More