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Upcoming Showbox Events in May

As the warm weather is finally upon us (I think?), it’s time to get into summer mode and have some

Mugshots 2.0: The re-emergence of an Ottawa staple

Those who have lived in Ottawa for any amount of time might have heard of the haunted tours around downtown.

Ottawa Showbox’s Favourite Shows of 2014

It’s been another crazy 52 weeks in the nation’s capital and it’s coming to a close. How did we get

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Hooded Fang + Organ Eyes (tape release) + Blonde Elvis @ House of Targ

It’s not every weekday that you see a music venue fill up with patrons, but the last Thursday a good-sized

Contest: Ticket Giveaway for Jennifer Castle w/ The Acorn, Nov. 14

As Christmas draws a little closer, we’re going to open up our Santa sacks and give away some more free

Arboretum Festival: Constantines Shine on the Final Day

Photo by Jeff Watkins Constantines capped off an amazing week of shows Saturday night on the final day of Arboretum

Arboretum Festival: Julie Doiron and the Wooden Stars, Evening Hymns & Bosveld

Julie Doiron and the Wooden Stars capped off an awe-inspiring lineup at St. Albans Church last night, which also featured

New Video: “Golden Children” by Pony Girl

Ottawa’s art rock group Pony Girl have released a new video for their song “Golden Children” in light of their

Arboretum Festival: First Line-Up Annoucement

Kevin Drew (of Broken Social Scene), Constantines (on their reunion tour) and Chad VanGaalen are just some of the most

WAREHOUSE PARTY w/ Silkken Laumann & Cabaal at Gabba Hey!

Gabba Hey! was so full last Saturday night that I couldn’t see through to the back. The lack of visibility