Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: “That’s it I’m moving to Canada, Baby!”

 By Paul Sweeney Two hours and thirty-five minutes and 27 songs later, Bruce Springsteen left the stage soaking wet from sweat and looking 20 years younger than his 75 years. The crowd in Ottawa had just seen the best concert since the last time Springsteen was in town. I attended

Church In Session for One Hell of a Night

 Photos by Kamara Morozuk Most people may not want to sit through a marathon session of Church but when Eric is giving the sermon it's a guarantee that nobody in his congregation is going to be nodding off in the pews. It was Friday night in O-town and the disciples

Plans of His Own – The Gordon Lightfoot Interview – Part 1

 Listen to part one of our interview with Gordon Lightfoot above. The singer lay silenced, his synapses struggling for some light within the darkness of the coma that had muted his voice. An eye flutter here, a possible movement there but the man who’s music meant much to many, a

Inspiration From the Tower of Song: Remembering Leonard Cohen

 "There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in" - Leonard Cohen  If, as a youngster, you are lucky enough to find that one teacher who inspires you, pushes your limits and alters your way of thinking you will carry that person with you all your life,

Richcraft Homes and Canadian Tire Centre Ready to Go LIVE!

 Images supplied by Richcraft Live. When you hear the name Richcraft you probably think finely crafted homes instead of pyrotechnic explosions, the wail of electric guitars, thunderous bass and thousands of people screaming in unison. They’re looking to change that. For over 30 years Richcraft Homes has become synonymous in

Bluesfest Beats

 Photo courtesy of Steve G The countdown to RBC Ottawa Bluesfest is on. As the weeks leading up to the festival go by, OLM will continue to highlight must-see performances by some of the acts that you may have not yet discovered–so Ottawa music lovers listen up! An exciting variety