The Big Noise of The Commotions

 Photo courtesy of The Commotions The Commotions represent not only a bit of vintage fun, but the power that can come from creative minds. Their ability to bring electricity back to music long out of fashion gives every show a life you rarely see anymore at concerts. We caught up

Destination Anywhere for Arms of the Girl

 Feature photo by  Erick Sodhi Vocalist Carolyn (Cee) Côté struggled with confidence in her own voice until her early 20s. David Cutler was a 13 year old looking for an identity so he reached for an old guitar. Afton Penny thought there was nothing cooler than being a young musician

Ottawa’s Top 10 Concerts of 2016

 All photos by Andre Gagne. When you are an event photographer / reporter you can tell it’s been a busy year when should you attempt to wear all the lanyards accumulated over the 12 months you risk cervical dislocation or, at the very least, one hell of a case of

From the Church Choir to Ottawa’s Jezebel, Terry Steeves Lives for the Music

 Photos supplied by Terry Steeves. She is ten years old. Terry Steeves looks down at the little yellow and white record player her parents have just given her. Some gifts provide momentary elation, some collect dust in the attics and garages of the world, others change your life. Looking back,

The Black Inside The Rainbow

 All photos by Andre Gagne, “Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the world, except money."  -Johnny Cash “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash,” said a man onstage who isn't Johnny Cash, before lifting his guitar into the air to add a little Black to The Rainbow Bistro. The Man