Concert Reviews

Cinna Peyghamy Took Sled Island Somewhere Else
Dickens, June 22
PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2024
While headliners Show Me the Body raged at the #1 Legion, a few blocks west, a sonic transformation was taking place in the basement ...
Enny Owl Cast Quiet Spells at Sled Island
Pin-Bar, June 22
PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2024
Taking the stage at Pin-Bar in the late afternoon on Saturday, LA-based folk artist Enny Owl's sleeper set was a highlight of this year's ...
Parliament-Funkadelic and George Clinton Brought the Finest Funk Weirdness to Ottawa Jazz Fest
Main Stage, June 22
PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2024
Under the enduring leadership of George Clinton, the look and feel of the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic has changed significantly since ...
Ottawa Jazz Fest Got a Jolt of Meathead Machismo from Moon Hooch
OLG Stage, June 22
PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2024
After losing Thundercat to Bluesfest last year, there was perhaps some behind the scenes bemusement at the Ottawa Jazz Festival in the know...
Begonia Provided a Gateway at Ottawa Jazz Fest
OLG Stage, June 21
PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2024
The jazz gods intervened on the first night of 2024's Ottawa Jazz Festival. After three days of sweltering temperatures there were sweaters...
VERTTIGO Surged into the Future at Sled Island 2024
#1 Legion, June 20
PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2024
As the sun set on day two of Sled Island, the streets of Calgary's downtown core came alive. Festival-goers venue hopped down 7th Ave, mean...
Irreversible Entanglements Burned Away the Apathy at Sled Island
Central United Church, June 20
PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2024
Beginning their set abruptly with a sound that severed the bone marrow of Central United Church, Irreversible Entanglements made their...
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 Provided Lessons, Vibes, and Charli XCX at Her Absolute Best
Parc del Fòrum, May 29–Jun 2
PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2024
It shouldn't have taken this long, but I think I'm ready to admit it: European festivals have North American festivals beat.I'm sorry, but...