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Port Cities embrace the DIY, captivate at the NAC

All photos by Els Durnford/Ottawa Showbox What happens when three singer-songwriters meet, become friends, and start to help each other

Ottawa Bluesfest 2017 Lineup Announced

2017 is a big year for Canada as we celebrate our 150th anniversary as a nation. The epicentre of the

Weekend Music Picks: Feb 17-19

Friday, Feb. 17 Saturday, Feb 18 Lisa Loeb at Centrepointe Theatre Le Trouble, Mosely, Shadowhand at House of Targ Robo

Heat and ONFIILM at the Dominion Tavern

The best way to get through a cold winter week in Ottawa is with a rock and roll show on

MEGAPHONO 2017 in Photos

All photos by Els Durford/Ottawa Showbox 3 days, 13 venues, and 4147 pictures later, MEGAPHONO 2017 is done for another

Weekend Music Picks: Feb. 10–12

Friday, February 10 Mehdi Cayenne – Rayannah – Ponteix  The New Orleans’ blues & cajun sensation: Leyla McCalla   Old

MEGAPHONO: Bonnie Doon and Lonely Parade

Photo: Els Durnford Night two of MEGAPHONO took me to Black Squirrel Books to see Bonnie Doon and Lonely Parade.

MEGAPHONO: New Swears, Partner, Bry Webb, Pony Girl and Trails

Photo of New Swears enjoying a guitar brew – Photo by Els Durnford It is that wonderful time of year

Weekend Music Picks: Feb 3–5

Friday, February 3 Full Friday Festival Schedule   KC Roberts & The Live Revolution w.s.g Harea Band Saturday, February 4

Interview: Partner ready to take on the capital

The 2017 Megaphono Festival has begun, and has already rung in a number of successful music panels, events, and shows,