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The Sea hits Ottawa

The Sea hits Ottawa

It was a full on East Coast party when Great Big Sea performed on Friday night at Bluesfest in Ottawa.  It is their 20th anniversary as a band and a video montage of past performances preceded [...]

Hip showmanship, Canadian style…

Hip showmanship, Canadian style…

Everything about the show last night was Hip Canadiana, before it even started.  Making my way through the crowd I passed a trio sitting in Canada flag camping chairs and groups of 30-somethings partying it up, [...]

IPC Swimming World Championships unveiled in Montreal

IPC Swimming World Championships unveiled in Montreal

MONTREAL    The upcoming International Paralympic Comittee Swimming World Championships were announced today at a press conference at the event site at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montréal. The event will be held from August 12 to 18 this [...]

Fun hits Big Time at Bluesfest

Fun hits Big Time at Bluesfest

According to fun., the Grammy-winning indie band from New York, Sunday night at Ottawa’s Bluesfest was their biggest show – ever.  I knew of fun. and really like their songs, but this performance completely exceeded expectations.  [...]

“The Guitar Event of the Year”  Joe Bonamassa at the Fox Theatre.  Detroit, Michigan

“The Guitar Event of the Year” Joe Bonamassa at the Fox Theatre. Detroit, Michigan

By Ryan Arbuckle On Friday, May the 3rd, at 8:00 P.M. on the dot, Joe Bonamassa strolled casually onto the stage carrying one of the countless acoustic guitars he owns.  On the stage was an empty [...]