Music
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CCMC Performs with World-Renowned UK singer, Phil Minton
CCMC performs with world-renowned UK singer, PHIL MINTON 7:30pm Thursday, May 10, 2012 Fourth Stage National Arts Centre 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario More info: ABSERIES.ORG Witness the extraordinary pairing of Phil Minton and CCMC in this one-time special concert at the NAC! CCMC is a free improvisational band that has been reinventing itself, with [...]
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JOHN CARROLL & THE EPIC PROPORTIONS w s/g Andre M. Bluteau @ THE BLACK SHEEP
JOHN CARROLL & THE EPIC PROPORTIONS w s/g Andre M. Bluteau @ THE BLACK SHEEP MAY 6TH MATINEE John & his band The Epic Proportions & special guest Andre M. Bluteau will be playing a Black Sheep Matinee on May 6th @ 4pm. Tix are $10 in advance, pick them up at either Compact Music locations, Vertigo Records, [...]
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CABARET INCOGNITO: An Avant-Garde Revue
CABARET INCOGNITO: ASSUMED PERSONALITIES An exploration of the Notions of Identity and Deviance Saturday, March 24, 2012 SAW Gallery/Club SAW 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON. Doors: 20h30 Show: 21h00 Hardcore German Sparkle Party with DJ CPI : 23h00 Admission: $10 After 23h00: $5 (bar 19+ ID) https:/ww.facebook.com/cabaretincognito cabaretincognito@gmail.com *** What do you see when you [...]
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Neither Raging Nor Shoe Gazing: Dance, Dance, Dance To The Polymorphines
It might be because I’ve been listening to nothing but minimalist techno for the last little while, but, when I heard the simple opening riff of “Anna Lee” from The Polymorphines’ Slip EP, I was like, “Nice” and turned it up. It didn’t take very long before I was dancing around my cramped and sweaty [...]
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Rock, Media Arts, and Roll: Basement Artists!
I love the concept of this organization. Adam Tupper, Media Relations Director for Basement Artists, writes: Basement Artists is an organization dedicated to the promotion and showcase of local musicians and artists. At each show, the combination of talented local bands with the unique and impressive art of many rising local artists allows audiences to [...]
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Forget The November Rain With “First of June.”
Local artist Von Allan has been making the media rounds in support of his latest graphic novel, Stargazer. As busy as he has been, he found the time to spread the word about other local artists he admires. You like alternative rock? I like alternative rock? Who the hell doesn’t like alternative rock? How about [...]
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I’m looking forward to this. I already have my tickets for the Thursday night performance.
I don’t know much of anything about ballet, other than I like it. Based on the write-up and a couple of reviews I looked at, I think this will be fun.
Plus, Marie Antoinette seems to be all the rage these days. :)
- Sterling Lynch
I’m looking forward to Plosive’s production of Daniel MacIvor’s How it Works.
Two out of the three MacIvor play I have seen are entertaining, accessible and smart. In other words, very enjoyable.
Director Stewart Matthews has done some good work. I’m also a big fan of Michelle LeBlanc.
All in all, this production looks promising and I will be there opening night.
The production runs at the Gladstone Theatre, from October 5–20.
I’m a big fan of John Carroll — both his music and the guy.
When he plays with his band, it’s always a treat.
I’ve even seen he and band play at the Black Sheep and I can say — with the authority of experience — that it’s worth the ride out there. Take the bus and drink freely.
If John Carroll is new to you, check out his residency show at the Chateau Lafayette on any given Wednesday and pick up tickets for the bus, after you are duly impressed.
- Sterling
I’ve dropped in on the Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais’ Sunday night concerts, more than once.
It’s not a typical musical event. It’s not a typical Sunday night event either.
I’ve always enjoyed it. They are a friendly bunch of organizers, too.
It turns out they are putting a festival together [Oct.5 - 6].
- Sterling Lynch
If the Sunday night event is any indication, it should be a fun couple of days.
A couple of Saturdays ago, I had an inkling to get my dance on, but didn’t know where to get my fix.
I appealed to Twitter and @orenmazor recommended Ritual as good choice for any given Saturday night. I will check it out in the near future, for sure.
What do you think? Have you been?
