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by Ommar Ortuvia - October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- Snotty Nose Rez Kids (SNRK) is the indigenous hip-hop duo from British Columbia, Canada, comprised of rappers Darren Metz and Quinton Nyce, aka Young D and Yung Trybez, respectively. They are Haisla people, and as members of a First Nation this lends

The Contortionist // Live @ The Brass Monkey // 4.2.18

by Adrienne Row-Smith - April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

Photos and Article By: Adrienne Row – Smith Ottawa, Ontario – The Contortionist descended upon Canada’s capital city once again, but this time in support of their new album Clairvoyant. The band was supported by Indian / American band Sky Harbor, and Silent Planet. Sky Harbor started the night off with a

Lights & Chase Atlantic // Live @ The NorVA // 2.23.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 28, 2018March 27, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Multi-talented and fiery in both tresses and spirit, Canadian Lights brought her gifts to The NorVa from up north and was joined in support with her friends from down under, Australians Chase Atlantic in a strong ticket. Chase

Hillsburn // Live @ Fourth Stage (National Arts Centre) // 1.19.18

by Adrienne Row-Smith - January 22, 2018

Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ontario – Hillsburn treated fans to a sold-out show at the Fourth Stage at the National Arts Centre this past Friday. The band was supported by fellow maritime Graham Ereaux, under the moniker Devarrow. Devarrow played a collection of old and new songs throughout

Belmont // Live @ Live On Elgin // 01.07.18

by Adrienne Row-Smith - January 12, 2018January 12, 2018

Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ontario – Live On Elgin was packed for Belmont, despite the snow apocalypse. The band was supported on their first Canadian tour by Parkside, Nightwell, The Great Diversion and Fast Asleep. Up first for the evening were locals Fast Asleep. The band started

One Ok Rock // Live @ Algonquin Commons Theatre // 7.21.17

by Adrienne Row-Smith - July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

Photos and Article By: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ontario -- One Ok Rock descended upon Canada’s capital in support of their 8th release Ambitions at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. Even before the show started, fans who were waiting excitedly chatted or sung the band’s songs. The band was supported by Palisades, and Set It Off. Palisades started the evening off on an energetic note. They opened with the powerful track “Through

The Kindred // Live @ Mavericks // 5.5.17.

by Adrienne Row-Smith - May 13, 2017

Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row Smith Ottawa – Ontario, on a rainy Friday night Ottawa natives The Kindred made a pit stop during their Canadian tour to pay homage to their hometown. The band had Pantomime, The Dead Centuries and Halfsleeper help make a memorable evening. Openers Pantomime of Petawawa, who

The Word Alive // Live @ The Brass Monkey // 11.24.16

by Adrienne Row-Smith - November 30, 2016November 30, 2016

Article and Photos by: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ontario -- Arizona natives The Word Alive stopped in Canada's nation capital on the Overdose Tour with Invent, Animate, Islander, and Volumes at The Brass Monkey. The night was a special one for many fans, as it either had been the first time in playing in Ottawa, or the

Dilly Dally // Live @ The NorVa // 11.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 15, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- One of the greatest joys I have been blessed with is the opportunity to listen to fresh original bands on nearly a weekly basis. Attending the larger shows at the NorVa, I give an equal listen to