Everybody Loves Local Musicians

Indie City Madness Ep. 203: Everybody Loves Local Musicians

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This week on the show, Elly and Rick spoke out against the ELE Fest fiasco, talked about A Tribe Called Red’s Polaris Prize nomination, how a Beyoncé vinyl was mistakenly pressed with Zex tracks, and played new music by Trails, The Souljazz Orchestra and Quiet Crimes, among other things.

Crawl Amanda Lowe – Birthmarks & Collarbones

My Street Dawn Pritchard – Catch Me If You Can

Damage Harea Band – All The Hits

Change Chérie – We’re Not Here For Long

Leave Her Be Trails – Single

Dog Eat Dog The Souljazz Orchestra – Under Burning Skies

Pull Up (feat. Joe Rocca & Yen Dough) Brown – POPLUV

Jenga Suits ‘N Toques – FORNO

Pleasure of Hate Mortor – Single

No Answer Telecomo – For Sale

Mike Myers Organ Eyes – Mike Myers​/​Circus Shot

Out of View Quiet Crimes – Quiet Crimes EP

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

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Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From the Animation Festival and Dead Obies to Simple Plan and the Souljazz Orchestra

This Monday, September 18, the Girls to the Front Songwriters Circle is happening at Irene’s Pub along Bank St. Hosted by local singer-songwriter and musician Julie Corrigan, the event will feature live sets by Ottawa-Gatineau artists Lindsay Ferguson and Dawn Pritchard.

Washington indie folk project Mount Eerie will be playing live at St. Albans’s Church this Monday, September 18. The all ages show will also feature an opening set by Ottawa indie folk musician Amanda Lowe.

Debaser is presenting a series of shows this month, and the second one is being held this Tuesday, September 19 at Black Squirrel Books. The all-ages show will feature performances by experimental projects Zad Kokar, DJ SMoke Weed Guy and Fountain.

Drummondville, Quebec folk rock band Kaïn is celebrating the launch of its new album “Welcome Bonheur” with a series of free shows happening across the province. The guys will be performing live at the Minotaure this Wednesday, September 20 and there may still be a few tickets up for grabs.

The 2017 Ottawa International Film Festival is happening from September 20-24 at various locations in the downtown core. This annual event, which is the largest of its kind in North America, will feature a great lineup of screenings, a conference, workshops, presentations and panels for film buffs, art lovers and animation fans alike.

Montreal band Simple Plan will be making a stop in Ottawa this Wednesday, September 20 as part of their No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls 15th Anniversary Tour. For the occasion, the pop rockers will be sharing the stage with special guests Courage My Love and Selfish Things.

This Thursday, you can catch Ottawa’s Weird With Cats at Live on Elgin. The local indie alternative four-piece band will be playing alongside Toronto blues rockers The Rathburns, and Ottawa/Toronto duo All Day Breakfast.

This Thursday, there’s an early show at House of Targ that’s sure to be high energy and lots of fun. It’ll feature live sets by Ottawa garage rock trio Telecomo, Ottawa psych-pop band Organ Eyes and Ottawa off-kilter punks Warp Lines.

Tech N9ne is back in the capital city this Friday night as part of his Strange Reign Canadian Tour. This time around, the Kansas City rapper will be joined on stage by Krizz Kaliko, Stevie Stone, Doug Crawford, Frank Blak and ProperT. The show is happening at the Bronson Centre and it’s all ages.

This Friday, September 22, there’s the launch of a new event called Hautes Vibrations happening at Cafe Nostalgica. The event, organized by Ottawa-based hip hop artist LeFloFranco, is a night of live music celebrating francophone music and it’ll feature live sets by Sabaya, DJ Uniper, LeFloFranco, Ivan and DJ Skorpyon. It’s free and all are welcome.

Montreal-based hip hop artist Koriass will be giving a live performance at the Nicolas Gatineau High School this Friday, September 22. The Quebec rapper, who took a step back from the scene for a few months to take a break and recuperate, is now making a return to the stage, more focused than ever, to the delight of his fans.

Local indie folk group Chérie is celebrating the release of their debut EP “We’re Not Here For Long” this Friday night by putting on a live show at Happy Goat Coffee during which they’ll be playing their new material. For the occasion, they’ll be joined by special guest Trails, who’ll open up the show.

Ottawa rock n’roll band In Heat has undergone some major changes lately, having lost their original lead singer Lexxi Splitlip. The band has found a replacement, and they’ll be giving their first show with the new lineup this Friday night at House of Targ alongside Ottawa rockers HELLbros and Ottawa alt rock group Coveter.
Are you familiar with Ivory Hours? The Toronto-based alternative pop rock trio is giving a show at Live on Elgin this Friday night. You can catch them in an intimate setting alongside Ottawa pop soul project Harea Band.

Ottawa’s newest venue, the 27 Club, located where Zaphods used to be, is hosting a Divas Dance Party this Friday night if you’re looking for a night out on the dancefloor. DJs Sarita and OhJay will be spinning tracks by all the top r&b/pop divas to make you dance the night away.

If you’re into garage, punk and rock n’roll, and you’re up for some dancing this Friday night, check out the Kick Out The Jams party happening over at Bar Robo. It’s free and it starts at 11 p.m.

Normally, I’m happy to promote music festival happening in Ottawa-Gatineau, but unfortunately that’s not the case with the ELE Fest. When I found out that organizers of the ELE festival were asking local bands to compete for a slot on their lineup by selling tickets to their event, only to MAYBE be able to play the festival, I couldn’t believe it. It’s unethical, disrespectful to our local music scene, and it shows an incredible lack of judgement. I encourage everyone to show their discontent by boycotting ELE Festival 2017. I call out bullshit when I see it, and you should too.

This weekend, for three days only, check out the Etsy Made in Canada pop-up shop happening at the Bell Sensplex. It’ll feature a bunch of local Etsy sellers and creators. A great place to shop for unique items!

The JamJam outdoor summer party is wrapping up its 2017 series this Saturday at Des Cedres Park in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau. Similar to the Piknic Electronik concept but on a much smaller scale, the event offers free electronic music, this time featuring DJs JF Marquez, Rojam and Axis, mixing between 3-8 p.m.

Ever heard of the Lights Fest? It’s an experience where thousands of people gather to listen to live music, enjoy tasty food truck eats and light up lanterns, creating a surreal ambiance where time slows down while you enjoy the moment. The event is being held this Saturday, September 23 in Carleton Place, just outside of Ottawa.

Ottawa newcomers Quiet Crimes invite you to join them for their EP release party happening this Saturday night at Mavericks. For the occasion, the rock band will be playing live alongside Ottawa indie rockers The Great Diversion and Ottawa synth rock project The Pale Light.

Attention metal heads: Bay area thrash metal band Exodus will be performing live at the Bronson Centre this Saturday night as part of their Battle of the Bays Tour. Florida death metal group Obituary, Dallas crossover thrash project Power Trip and German thrash metal outfit Dust Bowl will also be playing that show.

Rap Queb super group Dead Obies will be giving a live show at the Minotaure in the Vieux-Hull this Saturday, September 23 in support of their latest EP “Air Max”. Following their performance at the Ottawa Bluesfest this past July, the guys are back in town. This time around, the hip hop artists, who always give rowdy and energetic shows, will be sharing the stage with Montreal Rap Queb project Brown.

Change of Heart will be rocking House of Targ this Saturday night in celebration of the 25th anniversary and reissue of their album “Smile”. These veterans of the Canadian punk rock scene will be joined by special guests The Heavy Medicine Band, Yellow Jacket Avenger and DJ Rushmore.

Hometown faves The Souljazz Orchestra are having an album release show and kicking off their “Under Burning Skies” tour with a live performance happening at Babylon this Saturday, September 23. The Ottawa-based six-piece, known for its contagious soul, jazz and afro-latin sounds, will be joined by DJ Zattar on the wheels of steel. If you haven’t been to a Souljazz show before, you’re in for a treat!

Indie City Madness Ep. 202: Marvest is here!

Indie City Madness Ep. 202: Marvest is here!

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This week, Rick and Julie play music by local acts featured at this weekend’s Marvest, as part of CityFolk, including Okies, Scary Bear Soundtrack, Fire Antlers, Grace Marr, the Heavy Medicine Band and more! Don’t miss our Marvest showcase Friday night at the Arrow & Loon Pub!

Foothold Okies – For Now, This is What I Love

Asian Fetishist Scary Bear Soundtrack – Asian Fetishist

Dig You Fire Antlers – Crawl

Lost Grace Marr – Single

Invasion The Colours in the Dark – The Colours in the Dark

Are We Alright? The Jimmy Tri-Tone Band – Single

Elle Chérie – We’re Not Here For Long

Hold Me Close Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs – Gates of Hell

Leave Me to Burn Black Oak Decline – The Dead Have Nothing To Say To Us

Stained Glass Visionary The Heavy Medicine Band – ERSATZ ERA

I get a Kick out of you THRUST – Single

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From CityFolk and Austra to Chinatown Remixed and Bangarang

Quebec actors Isabelle Blais and Pierre-Luc Brillant are also musicians and they’re bringing their show Comme dans un film to the Brasseurs du Temps this Tuesday, September 12. Their style, which mixes bossa, folk and country, is bound to charm you.

Carefor Health & Community Services in partnership with Canadian Organic Growers Ottawa-St. Lawrence Outaouais chapter is bringing back the Feast of Fields. Happening this Wednesday, September 13 at the Ottawa City Hall, this benefit culinary event will highlight some of our region’s most talented chefs and local organic producers.

Toronto’s Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs are making a stop in Ottawa this Wednesday, September 13 as part of their current tour. The rock n’rollers will be playing live at the Dominion Tavern alongside Ottawa fuzz pop band Saint Clare and Ottawa garage rockers Mushy Gushy.

Toronto area indie band Moon King will be playing live at House of Targ this Wednesday, September 13. For the occasion, the group, that has a new release available via Arbutus Recs, will be sharing the stage with Ottawa indie projects Fire Antlers and Townes.

After two successful runs at Lansdowne Park, CityFolk, previously known as the Ottawa Folk Festival, returns from September 13-17. This year’s edition will feature headliners Jack Johnson, Broken Social Scene, Amanda Marshall, as well as Royal Canoe, The Philosopher Kings, Post Malone, Corb Lund, Ruth B and more.

Debaser has a series of shows coming up this month, and the first one is being held this Thursday, September 14 at Pressed Cafe. The intimate night of live music will feature performances by experimental projects Gladys Lazer, Pulgas and Soft Life.

The vocalist Of Killswitch Engage, Jesse Leach, will be making a stop at Barrymores this Thursday, September 14 to give a solo DJ set during which he’ll play a selection of metal, hardcore and punk jams. For the occasion, he’ll be joined by Ottawa-Gatineau metal rockers Inire, Ottawa metal band A Scar For The Wicked, Ottawa hardcore DJ Darken and Ottawa tech death metal project Hatred Reigns.

Viceland’s Matty Matheson will be at the Algonquin Commons Theatre this Thursday, September 14 for a moderated conversation, audience Q&A, and meet and greet. The evening will be hosted by Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire.

Over at the Mercury Lounge this Thursday night, Lost in Bass presents Volt-Resist, a mind expanding night of live experimental ambient techno that will feature performances by Paranerd, Fire Queen, Ruth Grader and Paraphonique.

Toronto electronic group Austra will be performing live at Mavericks this Friday, September 15 as part of their Summer + Fall 2017 Tour. This time around, the Domino Records signees will be sharing the stage with Columbia dance/electronic project Ela Minus and Ottawa industrial band Encephalon.

Chris Landry and the Seasick Mommas will be playing live at Bar Robo this Friday, September 15 before taking off on an East Coast tour, and for the occasion the Ottawa country/folk/rock band will be joined by Montreal’s Sun Brimmer and Ottawa’s Paul Roberto.

Skreedlemania is a 2-day music showcase spanning various genres including surf/psyche instrumental, folk, garage, punk, pop, rock and even some doom/stoner metal. This year’s event, happening this Friday and Saturday, will feature performances by Dark Plains, Slow Dawn, Thunder Uncle, Nightshades, Average Times and more.

CityFolk organizers are once again bringing back Marvest, a free musical harvest of local music, food and beverages. Created in an effort to attract festival-goers to local settings along Bank Street, the hope is that people will discover and appreciate the National Capital Region’s music scene and local food-makers. Marvest, happening September 15 and 16, will feature live performances by 50 local bands and musicians including Expanda Fuzz, JK3, Okies, Silver Creek, Tariq Anwar, The Artichoke Hearts, The Jimmy Tri-Tone Band and many more.

If you’re in the mood for a night of dancing to kick off the weekend, the Hottawa dance party is going down at Babylon this Friday night with DJs Woerks and Ohjay of Ottawa,  and Choozey from Montreal.

Strictly Vinyl at Bar Robo, a night of classic house music with DJ Geoff Paquet, is going down this Friday, September 15. The fun starts at 11 p.m. and it’s free ninety-nine.

What was previously known as Chinatown Remixed, is seemingly now simply being called Remixed. Either way, the festival kicks off this Saturday, September 16 along Somerset West. This annual month-long celebration of the arts launches with a day-long vernissage at various locations between Bay and Percy including visual and performance art, music, child-friendly workshops, live food demos and more. A great way to discover or re-discover Ottawa’s Chinatown neighbourhood!

Gatineau-based indie rockers Gravelines will be hitting the stage at the Blacksheep Inn in the village of Wakefield this Saturday, September 16 and for the occasion they will be performing live with Ottawa rock n’rollers Onionface.

Montreal-based band VioleTT Pi, which defines its sound as alternative rock, mixed with electroclash, pop, and punk with undertones of grunge, is making a return to the Petit Chicago this Saturday night. The colourful, dynamic and unpredictable group will be sharing the stage with special guests, who haven’t been announced yet.

Bangarang is taking over Happy Goat Coffee this Saturday night. If you love the sound of Studio One and Trojan Records, then this dance party featuring music selections by DJs Magnificent and Longshot is definitely for you. The focus is on early reggae, rocksteady and ska from Jamaica’s exciting 1966-1975 period with a heavy focus on 1968-1971.

Over at Babylon this Saturday night, the Offbeat dance party will be taking over the dance floor with DJ Rio Festarini who’ll be playing all kinds of electronic dance music. This monthly party is always a good time, plus part of the proceeds will go towards supporting Ottawa Wolves and the Ten Oaks Project.

This Sunday afternoon, House of Targ is putting on a clothing swap for anyone and everyone who has used clothing and accessories to donate and exchange. Bring clean clothes, shoes and/or accessories you no longer wear and swap for something you want while DJs Ska Jeff and Felix spin tunes. All ages welcome!

Long Island hardcore band Stray From the Path is playing live at the Brass Monkey this Sunday, September 17 and for the occasion, the Sumerian Recs signees will be performing alongside Hamilton hardcore group Counterparts, Winnipeg hardcore outfit Comeback Kid, Alabama hardcore/metal project Gideon and Ottawa hardcore formation Rats.

On Sunday, you can also catch Spanish melodic hardcore band Adrenalized live at Mavericks. The band will be playing live with Ottawa melodic punks Sidelines, Gatineau hardcore punks Dawn of the Dodos, and Ottawa-Gatineau metal project Peronius.

Indie City Madness Episode 201: From Isaac Vallentin and Moonfruits to Jack Pine and The Visit

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 201: From Isaac Vallentin and Moonfruits to Jack Pine and The Visit

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For this latest episode of Indie City Madness, Elly hosted the show solo and played new music by Isaac Vallentin, TAXI, Shootin’ Blanx and more.

Part of It Isaac Vallentin – Single

Les Marins Moonfruits – Ste-Quequepart

Sad TAXI – Single

Lone Wolf Jack Pine and the Fire – Lone Wolf EP

Absinthe Laurence Nerbonne – XO

Daylight Soothes My Fear Camille Delean – Single

Lack of a Metaphor Cool Kids Not You – Grow Up Already

Switching Sides Shootin’ Blanx – Torture

War of the Gods Chariots of the Gods – Ages Unsung

Cast Off The Veil The Visit – Through Darkness Into Light

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.

Eventful Capital’s Weekly Picks: From Laurence Nerbonne and the Bicycle Film Festival to Switched on Synths and Raveen

For the 2017 edition, Ottawa’s Dark Horse Dance Projects team present two different shows happening over four days from September 6-9. Featuring eight new creations by artists from Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and more, the performances being presented this week invite audience-members to explore the creative universe of this years choreographers and performers.

Stourbridge veterans Diamond Head will be performing live at Mavericks this Wednesday night. For the occasion, the NWOBHM metal band formed in 1976 will be playing alongside Ottawa power/thrash metal project Lycanthro, Ottawa thrash metal group Exo-Vedate and Ottawa death trash metal outfit Domination.

One World Arts is launching the 28th Annual One World Film Festival this Thursday, September 7 at the ByTowne Cinema with an announcement about the thought-provoking documentaries, panel discussions and Q&As featured as part of this year’s festival, which runs September 28-October 1. The festival launch happening this Thursday will also feature the Ottawa premiere of Marie Clement’s THE ROAD FORWARD, a powerful musical documentary that tells the story of six generations of Indigenous activism through song and story.

Radio-Canada Ottawa-Gatineau is launching its fall season this Thursday, September 7 with a free, outdoor event happening at the Jacques-Cartier Park. The launch, happening in the evening, will feature a live performance by Montreal-based/Gatineau-born electro-pop artist Laurence Nerbonne.

The Music.Art.Ppl collective is having a website launch party this Thursday, September 7 at Bar Robo and to celebrate, there will be music by DJs Ollie K, JFUN and others, as well as live art by Andreane Dubois and a gallery curated by Coblou.

Over at the Blacksheep Inn in the picturesque village of Wakefield this Friday night, you can catch a live show by Montreal electro/pop/r&b trio Raveen, who’ll be joined on stage by Ottawa indie folk/pop artist Isaac Vallentin and Kitchener/Waterloo experimental folk musician Jojo Worthington.

Ottawa’s Jack Pine & The Fire are having a release party for their first full-length album Left To Our Own Devices this Friday night at Irene’s Pub. To add to the festivities, the alternative folk band, who will give its first public performance in two years, will be joined by Ottawa-Gatineau folk pop sweethearts Moonfruits.

Vermont-based progressive metal band Barishi is playing live at House of Targ this Friday, September 8 and they’ll be rocking out with Ottawa doom rock duo Muffler Crunch, Ottawa metal band Thunderdome and Ottawa metal group Projekt Gothenburg.

This Friday night at the Minotaure in the Vieux-Hull, you can expect to hear nothing but emo as part of the bar’s punk rock Fridays. There will no doubt be music by My Chemical Romance, The Used, Silverstein, AFI, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, and Jawbreaker, and you’ll also be able to make requests if they fit within the genre.

If you want to catch a metal show this Saturday night, head over to the Minotaure to check out Gatineau metal band Chariots of the Gods, Montreal metal group Karkaos, Montreal project Fractal Cypher, Sherbrooke metal outfit Killborn and Ottawa formation Whispers In The Maze.

The 17th Ottawa-Gatineau Bicycle Film Festival, happening at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, is a true celebration of bicycles through film, art and music. This year’s edition will present a selection of short films that celebrate cycling culture around the world, Retro-rides.ca will be on site with their beautiful vintage bike collection, XO VELO is providing a photo montage of local cyclists and the Historical Society of Ottawa will be on hand to fill your mind with fun facts from the past.

Switched On Synths is going down at House of Targ this Saturday, September 9. The latest edition of this electronic music series dedicated to all things synth will feature Toronto 80s retro smooth synth band Glass Apple Bonzai, Paris/Montreal darkwave project Douce Angoisse, Montreal true space synth project Pecora Pecora and Ottawa-Gatineau experimental noise duo RAAS.

This Saturday night at the legendary Mercury Lounge, there’s a dance party dubbed Lifeboogie Equatorial that’ll feature music selections by DJ Trevor Walker, including a mix of house, electronic and and tech sounds with a latin, Brazilian, Afro and Caribbean influence.

Get On Up is an all-vinyl dance party happening at Bar Robo that features music selections from DJ Breakthru. If you want to dance the night away in a laid-back venue this Saturday, you should definitely hit this intimate party up and enjoy all sorts of great funk, soul, Motown, r&b, and disco jams.

This Sunday, be a part of history as Escape Manor attempts to break the Guinness Record with The World’s Largest Scavenger Hunt, an event presented as part of Ottawa 2017. Thousands of people in Ottawa will be scouring the city for clues, answering trivia, and having a great time. Tickets are almost sold out so get on it if this is something you want to take part in.

This Sunday, September 10, you can shop high end and designer vintage goods, dead stock finds, brand name street wear and one-of-a-kind gems at Le Petit Salon. Bonus: while you browse around and try on some stuff, you’ll be able to enjoy the sweet sounds of Fleetwood Mac.

Indie City Madness Episode 200: Say Hello to Heaven

INDIE CITY MADNESS Ep. 200: Say Hello to Heaven

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Today, we welcome Tony Caballero, organizer of the Chris Cornell Tribute Benefit for Suicide Prevention, happening Wednesday at House of Targ. All proceeds go to the Distress Centre of Ottawa. We also feature of local music, including Wild Love, Elementals, Timal Garnier and more! Plus, a quick chat with Andrew Lacelle, founder of Indie City Madness.

Zero/Four Old Rules – Twitch

In a Whisper The Red Rails – Single

Illusion merdarahta – As The Clouds Swept Away We Could See The Sunset

Lonely Road Wild Love – Wild Love

Sans Amour Timal Garnier – Single

Ways to Love Hoan – Modem Phase

Leave Me To Burn Black Oak Decline – The Dead Have Nothing To Say To Us

Lufunki The Souljazz Orchestra – Under Burning Skies

Sunbirth Elementals – I’m Not Here I’m Not Real

Indie City Madness is a weekly radio show that airs Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CKCU 93.1 FM and features everything local that Canada’s National Capital Region has to offer.