SARSTOCK 2003: The Untold Story of Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto

 ABOVE: Then Toronto-Danforth MP Dennis Mills — a self-propelled tour de force (pictured in 2003) organised Canada's largest concert ever to help Toronto recover from SARS. (Photo: Angelo Persichilli) By Dennis Mills It was the spring of 2003, typically a season of re-growth, colour and beauty. Yet, Toronto—its businesses and

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend: April 8-10

 The Capital Beatles When: April 8, 2022 Where: Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue What time: 8 pm Admission: $20 Click here for tickets Were so exciting to have live music back in Ottawa. Head to Overflow Brewery to catch The Capital Beatles. At the same time, sample one of the

Canada’s band, Blue Rodeo returns to the capital with Many A Mile Tour

 Blue Rodeo is coming to The Canadian Tire Centre on April 8th! Blue Rodeo’s 16th studio album, Many a Mile, their first in five years, was released by Warner Music Canada last December with the new song When You Were Wild. Between the band performing the song on YouTube combined with the release of the official

The Lost Songs of 2020: Gladstone Theatre reopens

 Theatre is back– alive and well at the Gladstone Theatre. After eighteen months of silence, Gladstone reopens with a musical production about lost art and missed chances–a show that makes vanished performances reappear. The musical act, No Show: Songs from Lost Gigs, is an immersive experience of the lost songs

Blue Rodeo: the boys are back!

 Blue Rodeo will drop their 16th studio album and first in over five years, Many A Mile, on December 3. The announcement came with the release today of the first single “When You Were Wild,” a rootsy melodic, easy ramblin, harmonized gem that showcases the incredible talent of Canada's most

Share the Love — Greg Keelor captures the isolation of our times and the hope of renewal 

 Greg Keelor’s new solo album Share the Love was released today and, like he has done so many times in the past, Keelor has managed to put into words and songs what many people are feeling. The musician and songwriter and co-founding member of Canada’s beloved Blue Rodeo has poured his soul

I taught myself to play so I could be where people danced — Jim Cuddy’s Countrywide Soul

 My favourite line from all the songs I know is, ‘I taught myself to play so I could be where people danced’. It’s from the song Rena, dedicated to Jim Cuddy’s wife, the actress Rena Polley, and is from Blue Rodeo’s 2005 album Are You Ready. ‘I look in through

Greg Keelor’s Last Winter

 If you’re a Blue Rodeo fan this has been a great year for solo albums from the band. First came Jim Cuddy’s Constellation and now band co-founder Greg Keelor gives us Last Winter. The release is a deeply personal one for the veteran musician. Recorded at his farm during one of

Timeout with the Twins talk family, new music and Tessa and Scott with Jim Cuddy

 Photo credits: Warner Music and Daniel Vazzoler / Video by Amanda and Brittany van Frankfoort On Feb. 26, 2018 fans of Blue Rodeo front-man Jim Cuddy were invited to share in new melodic stories of love and loss – delivered in the familiarly plainspoken storytelling style characteristic of Cuddy – on his fourth

Barenaked Ladies to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame at 2018 JUNO Awards

 The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC are pleased to announce the 2018 inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame will be world-renowned rockers Barenaked Ladies - Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stewart - alongside original member, co-founder and singer-songwriter Steven Page. The band celebrates their 30th anniversary this

Rainbow Blues

 Guitarist Philip Sayce rocks the Rainbow (photo by Terry Steeves). AOther images courtesy of the Rainbow Bistro. Credits AlZon Photography and Scott Doubt of sD3. “The Blues had a baby and they called it Rock and Roll,” Muddy Waters once said and though rock may have become the dominate genre the influence

Glitzy Governor General Awards Gala 2016

 On June 11, The National Arts Centre played host to the 24th Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala (GGPAA), a star studded evening full of glitz and glam in celebration of an extraordinary group of Canadian artists. The prestigious tribute was led by returning host, actor Colm Feore and the

Blue Rodeo – Canada’s Band

 Photo By Dustin Rabin Canada’s Band is the only way I can describe Blue Rodeo. Since 1987, Blue Rodeo has been a fan favourite on the Ottawa (and Canadian) music scene.  They are as symbolic and important to Canada as the beaver, the maple leaf, poutine, the toque, hockey and

Mike’s 2015 Photo Roundup

 Allie X, RBC Ottawa Bluesfest, July 2015 - © MikesMedia.com. Ottawa music photographer Michael Wing from MIKE'S MEDIA saw everyone from Ed Sheeran to Rob Zombie onstage this year. His 2015 slideshow will make you feel like you're standing right on the stage, no earplugs required. [wzslider height="800" transition="'flash'" info="true"]

Blue Rodeo Slams Harper In New Protest Song

 It’s been merely a month, but yet another anti-conservative diddy has gone viral. Following the controversial suspension of federal government scientist Tony Turner, Superstar country-rock group Blue Rodeo are the newest band of Canadians protesting the Conservative party with their new hit, “Stealin’ All My Dreams.” In a recent trend,

The 2014 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Recognizes Canada’s Finest

 On Saturday, May 10, the National Arts Centre hosted the 2014 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. Canada’s most accomplish performing artists as well as Governor General David Johnston where in attendance for the black tie event The Governor General Awards were created in 1992 by then Governor General the late

Ottawa Stakes Its Claim as a Destination for Big Music Acts

 Every summer, Ottawa is host to the RBC Bluesfest which never disappoints (this year’s entertainment being no exception). With this gaining traction, more and more artists are choosing to include Ottawa in their international tours instead of by-passing it on their way from Toronto to Montreal. These past few months

Blue Rodeo – History in the Making

 Blue Rodeo- History in the Making 1987-1993 – 8-CD Box Set Blue Rodeo are a Canadian treasure, simple as that. It's rare enough for a band to be able to produce well-crafted, poignant, and honest musical gems, but to do so with the consistency and quality that Blue Rodeo have