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Ottawa Explosion Weekend Announces More Bands: Ton of Local Acts

One of the greatest weekends in Ottawa just got even better! Ottawa Explosion Weekend (June 12-15) just announced another round

Andrew W.K., We Were Sharks and Robots!Everywhere!! @ Maverick’s March 27

It’s not every night you can get kicked in the face, get a bloody lip, and love every minute of

Juno, ATCR, A Tribe Called Red, Best Breakthrough Artist, 2014

Ottawa’s A Tribe Called Red take home JUNO award

Ottawa’s own A Tribe Called Red just seem to keep getting more and more recognition for their groundbreaking music. On

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Something Wicked This Way Came @ The Black Sheep: Suuns & Scattered Clouds

Making your way to the Black Sheep Inn is always an adventure, often simply based on the music you will

Weekend Music Roundup, ottawa, shows, concerts, things to do, entertainment

Weekend Music Roundup: March 27 – 30

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Pony Girl & FEVERS @ Black Sheep Inn, Mar. 21

One thing we really love here at Ottawa Showbox are bills stacked with local bands. Yes, this night only had

Ottawa Bluesfest, 2014, lineup, local bands

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest: Local Acts Announced

Somewhat overshadowed by the official line-up announcement was the posting of some great local acts that will dawn the stage

R.I.P. Dave Brockie, a.k.a. Oderus Urungus Leader of GWAR

On Sunday March 23, the rock world lost one of the greats, David Murray, a.k.a. Dave Brockie, a.k.a. Oderus Urungus,

Morning Metal: Of Reverie & Something You Whisper Announce April/May Tour

Ottawa’s Of Reverie announced earlier today that they will be going on the road with Cambridge’s post-hardcore outfit, Something You

New Music: Too Late To Get Loud by Mnemonics

Ottawa’s most excellent power-pop and rock n’ roll band, Mnemonics, just put out a wicked new album.  Too Late To