Ottawa to welcome legendary Canadian rockers, Rough Trade

 ABOVE: Church of Trees and Rough Trade will be at the Bronson Centre on April 27. (PHOTO: Church of Trees by Karen Bisson)  High School Confidential, All Touch/No Contact, For Those Who Think Young, Avoid Freud . . . These are monuments in Canada’s rich rock and roll history. Breaking taboos in the late

Exploring a New Musical Genre of Guitar Sexet at Chamberfest

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

Culture Club Returns After 32 Years to Paint TD Place Red, Gold and Green!

 All photos by Andre Gagne. It's been 32 years and, while a Trudeau is once again in office, much has changed since the last time Culture Club played the capital. The decadence and flamboyance of the '80s resides mainly in music, movies, and memories. What was once the Civic Centre is now TD

A Pearl of Jazz in Unexpected Places

 All photos by Andre Gagne You’re pushing your shopping cart through the produce section when, while reaching for that perfectly ripe avocado, you hear the beautiful sound of a saxophone playing “Angel Eyes”. It’s Ladies' Night at the Royal Oak and, where you might expect to hear some frantic Celtic