Before I start, I have to thank bbbykmbrly for tip about That's the Spirit . From what I understand, Ben Wilson's history and influence is extensive in the Ottawa region and beyond. He's currently a member of two other outfits The Department of Foreign Affairs and Toronto Indie Music Award-winners The Polytone's . He has toured internationally and some Spirit tracks have made their way onto compilations in Canada and the US. I would consider myself somewhat of a musician, but this puts all of us apartment rockstars to shame. Wilson's latest baby [...]
Don't forget to pack your nice clothes to bring to Camp Radio on Saturday at Babylon. This week in Ottawa, local trio Camp Radio (fronted by singer-songwriter Chris Page ) finally get around to celebrating their debut LP, which was originally released back in May. It's been getting some attention from a few different places, including CBC Radio 3 's recent bestof2006 podcast, as well as confused parents looking to start their children on early broadcasting careers . Passing through the outskirts of [...]
Congratulations to reader K.P., who won tickets to see Emily Haines and her Soft Skeleton. This week in Ottawa is all-local, with the exception of Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton , who will come through town playing the 2nd date of a North American tour in support of the debut release Knives Don't Have Your Back . Reviews from her set at cbcradio3's See Vous Play show came back positive, and dial613 assumes she'll have plenty left for her first solo show in Ottawa. [...]
"Eff Gadget, I've got a corporation city to run!" Two local album releases on Saturday highlight this week in Ottawa: kindofaltcountry foot-stomp-instigators Department Of Foreign Affairs finally get around to releasing their 3rd album at Babylon (with the added bonus of dandy locals The Soft Disaster and Eastborough ), and upstart conglomerate Jetplanes Of Abraham shill their debut at Zaphod's. The Acorn also supplement the local content this week, and will likely play a good deal of new material [...]
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