The Commotions

In what might be one of the most highly anticipated nights of any Bluesfest in recent years, Green Day will be filling the main stage bowl with what could be a record setting crowd. But if you need some respite on the side stages, there will be plenty to keep you entertained.

The inaugural Capital Music Week got started on Tuesday, and one of the first events was a wonderful display of local talent at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre with an evening of feelgood and dynamic music, featuring Ok Naledi, Kellylee Evans, and The Commotions.

So if there’s a local artist, band, or music industry professional you feel deserves recognition, now’s the time to get those nominations in!

The fifth annual Capital Music Awards will take place on May 16 at Bronson Centre Music Theatre.

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They join locals acts Kellylee Evans, Jeff Rogers, The Commotions, Miguel de Armas and more in the 2024 Ottawa Jazz Festival lineup.

Whether you want to get out and enjoy nature or stay inside and keep warm there are plenty of things going on this weekend for you.

Last Thursday night, during a sold-out, star-studded show at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition announced the winners of the 2023 Capital Music Awards.

Photos from Day 8 of Bluesfest.

Fewer bands on the slate for Friday night, but when one of them is Rage Against the Machine, it hardly matters. But if they’re not your thing, there’s plenty of Motown-inflected soul, indie folk-rock, and even some dance music to enjoy.

Apt613’s annual xmas playlist features songs recorded by artists from or based right here in Ottawa.

In a digital broadcast on May 7, Ottawa music industry leaders presented eight artists with Capital Music Awards.

Despite the recent ugly temperatures, the tulips are putting on their annual spring show for us, so the only mood in Ottawa right now can be hopeful! I’m channeling hopefulness this weekend, friends, as we face another one in lockdown, but inching closer to warmer weather, herd immunity, and that sweet, sweet freedom of the red zone!

Ottawa music acts in the running include Night Lovell, Tiagz, DRAE, Andrew Cassara, Céleste Lévis, Marie-Clo, Paragon Cause, Harea Band, Jessica Pearson & The East Wind, Jean Cloutier, The PepTides, Asuquomo, and Moonfruits.