12-31-2014, 10:31 AM
I saw a lot of great shows -- off the top of mind
Lindi Ortega -- Neat Café. Neat is a smaller venue outside of Ottawa, a place that bands like to play. Only holds about 80-100 people. Have seen Lindi a few times, and she is jaw dropping amazing. Prertty good on record, but live she just belts it out and has a fun time doing it.
Arcade Fire -- Ottawa. Have their albums but have never been a huge fan, took awhile to decide to buy tickets, but they are truly one of those bands that know how to play an arena. Fun show.
Black Sabbath -- Ottawa. Another curveball. My oldest kid got into Sabbath and Ozzy through playing competitive sports, it's still the "pump up" music in warmups and dressing rooms. I have always liked Black Sabbath. Again, despite the oddity that is Ozzy the guy knows how to play to an arena. Lots of fun, loud show.
Neko Case -- Ottawa Bronson Center. Has always missed Neko on most tours, last show I saw was in a small bar about 10 years ago. Again, like her on record, but live she's another beast. Plus, very funny.
Joel Plaskett with the NAC Orchestra, Ottawa -- cool show, Joel with the orchestra. Reworked some songs with the full ensemble, played a few solo, looking forward to his next album in the spring.
July Talk, Ottawa Bluesfest -- go see them in 2015, one of the best live bands on tour right now -- every show in an adventure.
Lindi Ortega -- Neat Café. Neat is a smaller venue outside of Ottawa, a place that bands like to play. Only holds about 80-100 people. Have seen Lindi a few times, and she is jaw dropping amazing. Prertty good on record, but live she just belts it out and has a fun time doing it.
Arcade Fire -- Ottawa. Have their albums but have never been a huge fan, took awhile to decide to buy tickets, but they are truly one of those bands that know how to play an arena. Fun show.
Black Sabbath -- Ottawa. Another curveball. My oldest kid got into Sabbath and Ozzy through playing competitive sports, it's still the "pump up" music in warmups and dressing rooms. I have always liked Black Sabbath. Again, despite the oddity that is Ozzy the guy knows how to play to an arena. Lots of fun, loud show.
Neko Case -- Ottawa Bronson Center. Has always missed Neko on most tours, last show I saw was in a small bar about 10 years ago. Again, like her on record, but live she's another beast. Plus, very funny.
Joel Plaskett with the NAC Orchestra, Ottawa -- cool show, Joel with the orchestra. Reworked some songs with the full ensemble, played a few solo, looking forward to his next album in the spring.
July Talk, Ottawa Bluesfest -- go see them in 2015, one of the best live bands on tour right now -- every show in an adventure.