Jill Zmud @ The Black Sheep Inn

It was a nice November 15th afternoon show at the Black Sheep Inn.
A CD Release show for Jill Zmud’s debut album “as we quietly drive by”.
It was a long time in the making for her to release a album of this prestige.
Which she got some help with Dave Draves.
Check out the video of the song East Of The Line live.

Also playing at the show were:
Kim Wempe and Carmel Mikol

Sheesham and Lotus

You Say Party! We Say Die! @ Babylon

Second November 14th night of shows.
This time the venue was at Babylon and it was party central.
Playing there were:
You Say Party! We Say Die!

Think About Life

The Most Serene Republic @ Zaphods + Interview

It was a first of two nights of very popular shows I went on November 14th.
The first show I went was at Zaphod Beeblebrox.
Playing there were:
The Most Serene Republic

The Wind Up Radio Sessions

Lisa Poushinsky @ Ecclesiax Church

On November 13th, I went to the Ecclesiax Church for Lisa Poushinsky’s CD release show.
The title of her album is called Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter in which she had cookies to give out to the audience.
I never been to this venue before and was the first time checking it out.
Surprised with the turnout.
The room was a nice small gallery and fitted alot of people who were in attendance.
Also they were a captive listening audience who were just there see Trevor Alguire and Lisa Poushinsky sing live.
If you don’t know Lisa is a singer songwriter from Ottawa.
I first saw her open up for Flotilla at Irene’s Pub back in August.
Trevor Alguire was first to play.
He was nice to see live with his folk rock style of music.
He was surprised with the audience being very attentive and not saying a word after the song ended.
Telling some stories about the songs and other stuff.
It was a nice Friday evening to attend for this kind of music.
Hoping she might make a big splash in the Ottawa music scene.
Go check her out.
Here is a Youtube clip of her singing at the church.

The Rural Alberta Advantage @ Zaphods + Interview

November 12th was a indie folk rock night at Zaphod Beeblebrox.
Playing at the packed show were:
The Rural Alberta Advantage

Great Bloomers

Winchester Warm

Bands Undone: Bonjay

Let’s get dancing on November 19th with Toronto duo Bonjay.
They will be making an appearance for Canteen’s Bands Undone*.
The Q&A and small intimate session will begin at 5pm.

The duo consist of:

• Alanna on vocals
• Pho on DJ and beats

On the November 20th they will be playing a full show at the Eri Pan-African Cultural Central.

So check out this duo and have a fun time with their music.

If you are from the media, Radio DJ or a music blogger contact karaj22s@gmail.com about this.
But if you aren’t but really want to see them just send a e-mail to Bands Undone.
*Bands Undone is an in-store media session series involving exclusive sessions with indie acts – inviting bloggers, journalists, and other key people for a small stripped down performance and Q&A.

Bands Undone: Parlour Steps

The Vancouver band Parlour Steps will be making an appearance for Canteen’s Bands Undone* on November 16th.
They will be doing a Q&A and small intimate session at 6pm.
If you are from the media, Radio DJ or a music blogger contact karaj22s@gmail.com about this.
But if you aren’t but really want to see them just send a e-mail to Bands Undone.

The band consist of:

• Caleb Stull: voice, guitar
• Julie Bavalis: bass, voice
• Rees Haynes: guitar
• Robert Linton: drums
• Alison Maira: keyboards, voice

Here are two tracks from them you can listen.
To get a familiarity of what they sound like.
Little Pieces

Bleeding Hearts

*Bands Undone is an in-store media session series involving exclusive sessions with indie acts – inviting bloggers, journalists, and other key people for a small stripped down performance and Q&A.

EPs Galore

Lately been very busy with the happenings in the Ottawa music that I haven’t done any music picks.
This time I will do EP picks since its seems to be a trend with indie musicians releasing them.

Ohbijou interview/shoutout + St.Francis

Didn’t get to see Ohbijou on November 7th due to the various shows happening that night.
But here is a review from it from another site.
But I managed to do a short interview with two members of Ohbijou which you see in this photo.
Got to Babylon when the show was finished.

Here is the two minute audio interview which I asked about their favorite tracks in Beacon, what they love about Ottawa and shoutouts.
Not sure if the audio is good quality since I just did it inside Babylon with the loud music playing in the background.

As a bonus I got Casey to do a shoutout for some people.

Here is a youtube clip of the band singing St.Francis.

Arkells @ Capital + Interview

Another crazy night on November 7th.
After the Young Galaxy show at Zaphods.
Went to Capital Music Hall to see the Arkells play live in Ottawa.
Haven’t seen them since Bluesfest and last year at Barrymores who they opened up for Matt Mays.
In under just one year, this band sure knows how to sell out a crowd and promoting Jackson Square.
With the album being still in high rotation with tracks like Oh! The Boss Is Coming and The Ballad Of Hugo Chavez, Pullin’ Punches and Deadlines.
When I got there, I was totally blown away with the turnout of this show.
Ottawa sure has a big following for them.
Missed out the openers which were The Novaks and Hollerado.
Hopefully I will try to see those two bands play live in Ottawa later on.