Local boys done good Hollerado graced the main stage to open day 13 of the 2010 Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest and played to a small but familiar crowd. Hollerado pulled out all the stops with confetti, pixie dust and back-up singers thrown in for good measure. This foursome has been touring non-stop... MORE
Day 12 of Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest filled the festival grounds with cowboy boots and jean-shorts as unofficial 'country night' descended on Lebreton Flats.
Headliner Keith Urban drew the main crowd, but Kevin Costner, yes 'Dances with Wolves' himself, did his part in packing the... MORE
Canadian alternative rock band My Darkest Days opened the Sick Puppies show in Scout Bar, Houston last week…and they won over the crowd…with ease.
In fact, after their performance,... MORE
For years the Salmon Festival Concert in Grand Falls-Windsor in July is the place to be! Previous acts include everyone from Bon Jovi to Bryan Adams to Hedley, with something for everyone at every show. It's the biggest festival of its kind in Newfoundland, and draws thousands of people every year.
The 2010 line up was no exception. All... MORE
Ottawa Bluesfest Director Mark Monahan always finds a way to present a little bit of something for everyone. Blues (of course), reggae, rock, and in the past few years, pop and rap have crept into the line-up. It's no mystery that by presenting concert-goers with as much variety, he will maximize the appeal across all demographics and ultimately... MORE
Midway through week 2 of Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest presented a light day on the concert calendar, but very satisfying for the fans who turned out for Matthew Good on the Claridge Stage.
We saw Matt in Kingston a few months ago at the K-Rock Center, and were impressed again tonight... MORE
Never having seen Scorpions before, I was completely stoked to finally see the show (June 27th at the Molson Amphitheatre) that I’d heard so much about as apparently it rarely changes from tour to tour. After a quick gander at the setlist from a few... MORE
Photographer Jennifer File was at Day 9 of the 2010 Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest.
She brought back photos of Canadian indie rock band The Rural Alberta... MORE
Rock band Fuel has been making music for a long time now! After members leaving the band and new ones coming in, the band is now on tour! The current line-up features the original singer Brett Scallions and ex-Shinedown members Brad Stewart and Jasin Todd.
Currently playing a few shows in the US, Dream Theater recently played at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY.
Mike Portnoy (drums for Dream Theater) even joined Z02, the opening act, on stage... MORE
Photo by: Nour Haik
Interview by: Amanda McCulley
Live ‘N Loud caught up with Andrew W.K. on July 10th during Warped Tour’s stop in Montreal, Quebec.
Hip Hop artist Drake, currently on his short Canadian tour, was at the Metropolis in Montreal last night. The available 2500 tickets (approximately) sell out really quickly and fans started to wonder why didn't he play in a bigger venue!
In a little more than a week, the eco-conscious music festival Osheaga will once again prove to all that Montreal knows how to throw major festivities with major lineups.
This year's Osheaga Music & Arts festival is bringing to music lovers Arcade Fire, Weezer, The Gaslight Anthem, Snoop... MORE
To the pleasure of all festival goers, the pouring rain had stopped before Billy Talent hit the stage for their headlining show at the Festival d’Été de Québec!
Rock 'n Rollers Social Distortion started the punk/rock night yesterday at the Festival d’Été de Québec! The band opened the night for Canadian band Billy Talent.... MORE
With a day that started off with everyone in line getting soaked, Warped Tour in Toronto this year did not disappoint!
As the first few bands went on the rain had stopped and it wouldn't have mattered to the crowd with the amount of energy there.
A couple bands had trouble crossing the border and some didn't have... MORE
One of the main highlights of the 2010 Festival d'Été de Québec was definitely the headlining show of the Black Eyed Peas! The show - an outdoor event - sell out very quickly! The day ofthe show you could see in the streets and on the Internet tons... MORE
Poet/singer K'NAAN seduced Quebec city during the Festival d'Été de Québec festivities. This recent comer in the music scene knows how to captivate a crowd of thousands with his uique voice... MORE
Fire and ice on Day 8 at Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest!
Folk-rocker Sarah Harmer graced the Claridge stage to open the evening with her soulful and cool sound. Newmarket's Hannah Georgas played an intimate set at the Barney... MORE
Photo by: Peter Yang
Interview by: Amanda McCulley
Live ‘N Loud sat down with Motion City Soundtrack’s Justin Pierre (lead vocals /guitar) at the 2010 Vans Warped Tour, in Montreal, Quebec.
Photo by: Nour Haik
Interview by: Amanda McCulley
Live ‘N Loud’s Amanda McCulley talked to Greg Attonito, lead singer of The Bouncing Souls, during the Montreal stop of the Vans Warped Tour.
LNL:... MORE
After 40 years of making hit songs, there is no doubt why thousands and thousands of people reunited into the streets of Quebec city last night for the outdoor show that was longly awaited: RUSH was in town to play their greatest songs to their fans.
The... MORE
Interview by: Amanda McCulley
The first time I saw Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band live was during their afternoon set on Warped Tour’s AP/Advent Stage. With Aaron Persinger on the drums, ‘Washboard’ Breezy Peyton... MORE
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the Vans Warped Tour is one of the few festivals in North America going on for so many years and that everyone, fan or not, knows what it is!
The festival was passing by Montreal, Quebec this past Saturday, at the Parc Jean Drapeau. Even if the majority of bands... MORE
22 hours after we were mesmerized by the Flaming Lips stage production, Canadian rock icons RUSH rolled out the big guns and set the bar just a little bit higher.
While there were no balloons or confetti, RUSH did bring a light... MORE
Strobe lights, confetti, balloons, and… a man in a giant bear costume…?
The Flaming Lips roared into Bluesfest with a stage show and production that has yet to be matched at this years festival.... MORE
The Heavy MTL festival is THE destination for all heavy/metal music lovers. For its second edition, Heavy MTL 2010 is held on July 24th and 25th at the Ile Ste-Helene in Montreal, QC.
The first day of the event will bring you Slayer, Megadeth, Testament, Melissa Aud Der Maur, Rob Halford, Anvil, Mastodon, Alice Cooper and many more!
Ottawa has a unique ‘see-and-be-seen’ event every summer in the HOPE Volleyball Summerfest at Mooney’s Bay Beach. Started 28 years ago, this charity beach volleyball tournament has grown every year since, and now represents one of the must... MORE
Gord Downey of the Tragically Hip brought his side-solo project to Bluesfest to open up Day 4 of the festival.
With "The Country of Miracles" backing him up, Gord introduced his third solo release, The Grand Bounce, to a mixed crowd of Hip... MORE
Our Lady Peace where the headliners during the first day of this year's Kinsmen Lift-Off Festival in Cornwall, Ontario.
Our Lady Peace are playing a few festivals this summer. Check out their... MORE
Crash Parallel performed at the Kinsmen Lift-Off 2010 Festival in Cornwall, Ontario, opening for Canadian's group Our Lady Peace this past Thursday.
Whether it was intentional or not, it was “Retro ‘80s” night last night at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest.
Hollywood superstar Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael brought their musical act to the main stage for a little country/southern rock. Star of the iconic 80’s movie Footloose (yes, they played the theme song…), The... MORE
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An eclectic line-up for day 2 of the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest brought out salsa dancers and tie-dyed t-shirts!
Ottawa based Silver Creek opened up day 2 of Bluesfest, bringing their high energy country-rock style to the main stage. The early call meant... MORE
“Dio RIP,” a white banner commanded attention from the crowd that had gathered – sweaty and eager – into Montreal’s Bell Centre Wednesday night. It was only fitting that homage be paid to the late Metal legend; the bill not only boasted metal icons Iron Maiden, but recognized prog... MORE
Blasting out of the gate, opening day of the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest had something for everyone. Old School headbangers mingled with the teeny-bopper crowd as all were treated to a full evening of live music.
It was a sea of black t-shirts and tattoos at the MBNA Stage. 80's classic rocker Dream... MORE
The annual Vans Warped Tour is currently passing by tons of cities in the United States and Canada. The tour will be going on until mid-August; check out the full tour dates here to find out when the tour will be in your town!
Photographer Rebekah Stearns... MORE
Music lovers tend to have a love/hate relationship with large music festivals. We love: dozens of talented musicians from all over the world, and perhaps even exposure to new artists you wouldn’t have heard of otherwise. We hate: poor sound quality, crowds that are either indifferent or overwhelming, and garish sponsored advertisements. Montreal’s International Jazz Festival is no exception;... MORE
A little bit less than six months ago, I wrote a note about Switchfoot's concert in Montreal. After presenting their Hello Hurricane Tour on January 23, I claimed "Switchfoot,... MORE
Bustin' out old favorites like 'Life is a Highway' and 'Big League' Tom Cochrane, along with his dance moves, had the world famous George street packed and the crowd singing along to celebrate Canada Day a day early on June 30th.
Arizona's rock band Gin Blossoms recently played their "Rock The Cans" concert at the Genesee Brewery in Rochester, NY.
The band will be on tour until October playing shows all over the United States. Make sure you don't miss them in your... MORE
Civil Twilight played at the Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, NY on June 23rd, as part of their big US tour that will be going on until the begining of September.
Photographer... MORE
Our last photos coverage from Les Francofolies de Montreal festival: Franco-Ontarian musician Damien Robitaille performing at the Club Soda.
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Taking her keyboard and great voice to SXSW and to the Ellen DeGeneres Show, singer/songwriter Diane Birch recently started her North American Spring tour.
To mark their first US Tour, Diane Birch and her band will travel all across the US and visiting 3 Canadian cites on the way,... MORE
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July 29th 2010
Live Nation presents
WEEN
@ Kool Haus, Toronto, ON...
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Friday July 30th
Greenland & evenko Present
OSHEAGA IN THE CITY
OF MONTREAL
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** All Ages **
@ METROPOLIS – 59 STE-CATHERINE E.
July 30th 2010
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KEANE
@ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON...
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Saturday, July 31
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BLACK EYED PEAS
@ Bell Centre, Montreal
Tickets On Sale Now!
Doors 6:30 pm
Show: 7:30 pm
From $49.50...
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July 31st and August 1st
evenko presents
OSHEAGA 2010
@ Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal...
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