Ottawa Bluesfest

Bjork playing California and Canada shows before Bonnaroo and Pitchfork

Bjork is bringing her Biophilia live show back to North America this year for previously discussed appearances at Bonnaroo and Pitchfork Festival, and she’s just announced that while here she’ll also do some California shows in May and June and two Canada shows (including Ottawa Bluesfest) in July…

Killer Mike playing festivals & other shows -- 2013 tour dates

Killer Mike in Austin in 2012 (more by Tim Griffin) Atlanta rapper Killer Mike spent a great deal of 2012 on the road in support of that year’s excellen…

stage collapse during Cheap Trick @ Ottawa Bluesfest (video)

A strong downward burst of wind is believed to have led to the collapse of the main stage during a performance Sunday night at Ottawa Bluesfest…

The Gories playing more reunion shows (3 in the NYC-area)

The Gories, Amsterdam May 1992 Photo by Willem KolvoortThe emergence of The Gories heralded a new Golden Age of Detroit rock beginning in the late ’80s; a renaissance of noise and rustbelt rock which lasts through to today…

Arcade Fire playing Osheaga, Ottawa Blues Fest & other shows (dates), Sarah Neufeld plays in the Luyas (tonight)

Arcade Fire @ Mercury Lounge, 2004 (more) Arcade Fire have been fairly quiet about their forthcoming, third album. Small tidbits have leaked out, like the fact producer Markus Dravs is working on it and that it is complete…