Local Vibe

Yet another local band is proudly flaunting their accomplishments as they present their first album with a CD Release Party at Maxwell’s Music House in Waterloo.

Curse the Witch is a Canadian band from the Kitchener-Waterloo area that combines rock, indie, and country roots to create a haunting new sound.

Take a Stand Presents: Acoustic Fundraiser Show! All profits go to send Jacklyn Furlong on a homestay mission trip to the Dominican Republic. She’ll be staying with a local Dominican family to walk in their shoes and learn about the social/political/economic injustices they experience daily, as well as visiting sugar plantations that are the homes [...]

Once again the city of Waterloo is opening its doors for thousands of students coming to one of their outstanding educational institutions and with them comes the expectation for mind-blowing entertainment opportunities. Touch Entertainment is here to deliver! The following is taken from their Facebook page which can be found at www.facebook.com/eventsbytouch. Without further adieu [...]

The TABU Music Festival returns this year with a brand new, yet equally important focus of Suicide Prevention. The following comes directly from their website, which can be found at www.tabumusicfestival.com/. In support of ‘taboo’ topics, 2010′s TABU Festival was in support of the Canadian Testicular Cancer Association. I.R.I.S. provided 30 bands over 12 hours [...]

Once again it is time to take to the streets of Preston and celebrate with fantastic live bands and kids entertainment, making this an event for the entire family!!! Saturday September 17th is the day to mark on your calendars!!! The following is some information regarding this event. Join us once again for the 4th [...]

The 2011 Guelph Jazz Festival and Colloquium includes 9 ticketed and 9 free concerts, as well as free workshops, panel discussions, two keynote talks, a public interview and the second rendition of the
all night Nuit Blanche event.

You can purchase tickets in person, over the phone or via the web from the River Run Centre (info below), or at the door of the concert venue, pending availability…

Well it is that time of year again when approximately 100,000 people will descend upon downtown Kitchener to relish in the wonderful Blues experience that awaits them. As I am posting this the Downtown BIA Stage is already fired up and running and by 6pm this evening when Miss Angel & The Homewreckers hit the stage, the crowds will be ready for them. Hats off to the KBF committee for putting together another fantastic lineup.

For a full schedule of performers and complete info

CHATHAM, Ont. – This weekend’s Rockstock music festival in Chatham, Ont., has been cancelled. Organizer Lachlan Kennedy says only 450 advance tickets were sold, by far the lowest in the festival’s four-year history. Kennedy says he held off cancelling it until the 11th hour, hoping sales would pick up, and he has no plans of [...]

The man who added the phrase “Git-R-Done” to the American lexicon is coming to Kitchener TONIGHT! Dan Whitney, better known as Larry the Cable Guy, brings his latest tour to Kitchener, “Tailgate Party,” which is the byproduct of his Comedy Central Special of the same name. The special was recorded in front of 50,000 fans [...]

Toronto based band CATL was one of the fantastic performances included in this years Kitchener Blues Festival, and they are back in town to perform in a much more intimate setting at the Boathouse. Additional performances by Ginger St. James and Von Crippon will ensure that you will have to plan to get there early [...]

For one night only, Rock and Polka will come together at the Molson Canadian Rocktoberfest Haus Party! The concert is open only to those who are 19 years of age and older and is sure to be an exciting night! Prepare yourselves for ROCKtoberfest 9, featuring illScarlett with special guest KO.

This event has become a staple of the Oktoberfest activities, and you can join the party happening on October 10th, 2010 at the Altes Muenchen Haus (a.k.a. The Queensmount Arena)…