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

Fiery Folk: Union Duke Lights Up the Blacksheep Inn

 Matt Warry-Smith, a member of the Toronto band, Union Duke, has a tattoo on his leg of the words “Keep Music Evil” that’s visible below the cut off point of his Bermuda shorts. The audacity of the phrase, coined by Anton Newcombe, epitomizes the band’s fresh and furious take on

One Year (A)LIVE on Elgin!

 ABOVE: Father son team of Jon and Lawrence Evenchick celebrate year one at LIVE! on Elgin. (Photos by Andre Gagne) He’s been a booking agent, a promoter, a manger and a band member. For a guy who’s been involved with the local music scene for nearly 10 years, it only

Mill Street Launches its New West Coast Style IPA in Ottawa

 It was all smiles last night, April 26, at Mill Street's Ottawa Brew Pub as staff doled out pints of Mill Street's newest creation, the West Coast Style IPA. With the addition of some tantalizing finger food and a good dose of live music, it was quite the celebration. And the beer is definitely

An Old Guitar and an Ottawa Bar

 Union Duke’s soaring vocal harmonies and throbbing beats have enlivened hearts and dance floors across the nation. The quintet is sure to have Ottawa concertgoers heel-stomping and hip-swaying with their performance at the Black Sheep Inn on July 31. Balancing a mixture of soulful indie rock, bluegrass and country, the

Glowfair 2015: Transforming Bank Street into a Radiant Wonderland

 The Bank Street BIA is transforming downtown Ottawa into a technicolour dreamscape for two whimsical days of music, performances, art and activities. From June 19 to 20, Glowfair Festival 2015 will immerse Bank Street in a sea of neon light. Electropop singer and three-time Juno winner, Kiesza, will be headlining

Blush 2015: Pamper Yourself in Style

 Capture the evening’s fun with a professional photo booth In case you had not noticed, the Christmas season is upon us. While you find yourself running around shopping for the perfect gift for your partner, kids, mother-in-law, colleagues and neighbours, be sure to remember yourself ladies--and your best girlfriends, of

Craig Cardiff: Harnessing the Power of Music

 For Craig Cardiff, playing live music is all about the connection. Creating that electric moment when the audience connects with him, each other and the tune is worth the ups-and-downs of the musician lifestyle. Cardiff, the Arnprior based, Juno-nominated, Canadian folk musician, is stopping by the Black Sheep Inn on

Eat, Drink and Be Sustainable

 Ecology Ottawa has done it again. For the eighth consecutive year, the local environmental organization completely sold out the annual Eco Gala on Oct. 9. Just over 565 attendees gathered at the St. Elias Banquet Centre to celebrate the bountiful autumn harvest and the city’s active environmental community. It featured

Levi Hart: Ottawa’s Country Star

 The Canadian country music scene is a hub for undiscovered talent. Case in point brings us to this week’s musical feature, Levi Hart. Native to Ottawa, Hart is a gem that has yet to be fully appreciated. Which is strange considering he has opened the stage for Kid Rock and

Wanderlust: What’s new at this year’s edition of the festival?

 Photo courtesy of Maria Gotay. So now that you know all about the Wanderlust Festival at Mont-Tremblant this August, I bet you are just dying to find out why this year’s event is going to be better than any other! We know about—and are still awe-struck over—the breathtaking views and the

Samantha Testa: Sing Your Soul Out

 Samantha Testa, 21, is a bona fide pop rocker. Writing music, playing guitar and piano and singing her soul out is just another day in the life for this young Ottawa talent. From singing for the American and Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey teams to co-writing with Suzie McNeil from Rock