“And I say hey…” That’s how far lead singer Sam Harris got into “Renegade” before the audience took over. Starting a show in the middle of your biggest hit is an unusual choice, but the effect on the room was electric. Opener Noah Gunderson is a singer-songwriter in the traditional mode – sharing the stage with nothing but a guitar, a microphone, and the ghosts of his past. His eight song solo set was well-received, but even he acknowledged that his acoustic energy wasn’t what the crowd had come for.  [caption id="attachment_77882" width="1024"] Noah Gundersen performs at the Bronso ..read more

Rock returned to Canadian Tire Center on Friday evening as Seattle's Queens of The Stone Age brought their End is Nero tour to Ottawa with special guests The Struts. Formed in 2012 in Derby, England the Struts have been making quite the name for themselves around the world. Having opened for the Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters and Guns N' Roses as well as headlined their own global tours, I'll honestly say that I was more intrigued by them than I was QOTSA. [caption id="attachment_77871" width="600"] The Struts perform at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron[/caption] When you ..read more

On April 10, 2024, Pinkpantheress (Victoria Walker) singer-songwriter and producer from the UK, played a packed Beanfield Theater in Montreal with BKTHERULA opening for her. BKTHERULA opened the night with an enjoyable performance, that got the crowd pumped with an energetic set, complete with bubble gun antics. [caption id="attachment_77835" width="1024"] BKTHERULA at Beanfield in Montreal; Photo by: SD Photoart MTL-Sam Duchoeny[/caption] At 8:55 pm, ahead of schedule,  Pinkpantheress took the stage welcomed by her screaming fans. She kicked off her set with Bre ..read more

CTV IS THE EXCLUSIVE HOME TO THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD, LIVE FROM ROGERS PLACE IN EDMONTON, AB ON SEPTEMBER 14 Secure Your Tickets To The 2024 CCMA Awards Presented By TD Now TORONTO, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is thrilled to welcome country superstar Thomas Rhett as host of the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD. Thomas Rhett, an 8x ACM and 2x CMA Award winner with 16 No.1 hits at Canadian country radio, is joined by 2x CCMA Award winner and global chart-topping Canadian country star and actor MacKenzie Porter, to lead an unforg ..read more

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PLATINUM BLONDE Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, April 9 at 10 AM local with Billy Idol Presale  Tickets Available Wednesday, April 10 at 10 AM local with AMEX Presale General Onsale Begins on Friday, April 12 at 10am local at Livenation.com (April 8, 2024) TORONTO, ON - Legendary rocker Billy Idol will embark on his transcontinental Rebel Yell Canada 2024 arena tour this summer, beginning July 30 in Vancouver and running through August 25 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Produced by Live Nation Canada, Idol’s show will include a myriad of hits from across hi ..read more

Venue: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton, Alberta Date: April 6th, 2024 The salty air of adventure permeated Midway Music Hall as Scottish metal legends Alestorm descended upon Edmonton for a night of raucous revelry and epic tales of the high seas. Known for their unique brand of "pirate metal," Alestorm brought their infectious energy and sea-faring anthems to a vibrant crowd, turning the venue into a rollicking pirate ship on a stormy night. From the moment they stepped onto the stage, Alestorm wasted no time in commandeering the audience's attention. Opening with the thunderous "Keelhauled," th ..read more

GROUP BIDS FAREWELL WITH THEIR LAST TWO SHOWS EVER ON JANUARY 28 & 30, 2025 AT SCOTIABANK ARENA IN TORONTO TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 28 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME With Special Guests PUP and Gob Final Double Album Heaven :x: Hell Out This Friday (3/29), via Rise Records Pre-Save Now   [caption id="attachment_73876" width="1024"] Pup performs at the RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron[/caption] TORONTO, ON (March 25, 2024) – Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 has announced the official Canadian leg of their last ever headlining world tour, ‘Tour Of The Setting Sum’, to celebrate the upcoming r ..read more

On a warmish March 17, 2024, Saint Patrick's Day, the MTelus came alive with energy to a sold-out venue for an industrial rock extravaganza featuring a trifecta of iconic bands from the 80s. Front Line Assembly, representing Vancouver, Canada, Gary Numan from UK, and Ministry hailing from Chicago, IL, USA. Ministry, touring for their latest album "HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES" released on March 1st, 2024, delivered a dynamic performance blending new releases with timeless classics. [caption id="attachment_77616" width="1024"] Front Line Assembly at MTelus Montreal; Photo by: SD Photoart MTL-S ..read more

What happens when you combine the National Arts Centre Orchestra, a sequin bodysuit and a trash folk banjo-playing dynamo from rural New-Brunswick? As part of their Sessions series, the NAC welcomed Lisa LeBlanc and her band to perform live with their orchestra in grand Southam Hall. The popularity of the Acadian singer’s stripped-down, gritty songs and roots–rock–country blend is undeniable. She has been amassing fans throughout Canada and abroad over the years and in 2022, she released a new original album, Chiac Disco, coproduced with her associate Benoît Morier. Chiac Disco was another su ..read more

Thursday night Ottawans relived the golden era of hip-hop as Kuniva and Swifty MacVay of D12, as well as guest Obie Trice, delivered a memorable performance at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa. The Bronson Centre in downtown Ottawa reverberated with the beats of hip-hop nostalgia as D12, the iconic rap collective, took the stage for a special performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album "D12 World." Despite the absence of some original members, Kuniva and Swifty MacVay captivated the audience with their raw energy and timeless hits. [caption id="attachment_77573" width="1024"] D12 ..read more