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.

The supporters of the Boathouse in Victoria Park have joined online groups, showed up in great numbers to council and made sure to fill the seats and keep the taps running as much as possible prior to the hopefully temporary closure of their favourite spots. The public has come out and made it clear to [...]

Sadly, Kevin Doyle (owner/operator of The Boathouse) has announced that the City of Kitchener has taken over the Boathouse and his option to be located there will end. This will bring an end to the fantastic experiences that both local artists and International legends have shared on this near famous stage.

For many local artists this will mean an end of an era. Several artists enjoy the opportunity to have regular BOHO gig’s, while others regularly attend to offer support to their peers. If an independent artist is coming through the Kitchener area, you can be sure they are going to be booked at The Boathouse. It’s become a must see/play venue for anyone in the industry…

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 [...]

The 18th annual Kitchener-Waterloo End-of-Summer Psychic Fair being held at Bingemans Conference Centre over the 4-day Labour Day Weekend has something for everyone.

Gifted international psychic readers, mediums and healers, astrologers, numerologists, ghost hunters, all types of incredible vendors, exciting free lectures and psychic demonstrations, hourly door prizes and much, much more.

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

Waterloo Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday May 7th in Waterloo! Come join us from 10:00am to 2:00pm for some free family fun at the Laurel Creek Conservation Area for a celebration of the world we live in! Plant one of 1,000 trees, or play and learn at some free, hands-on activities! Go Wild [...]

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 [...]

The 10th edition of the Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema is returning to Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada from Thursday November 18th through Sunday November 21st, 2010 in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada. All screenings will be held at the space currently known as the Gig Theatre. The Gig has been fully retrofitted for all film formats and venue sound, and [...]