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.

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…

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 London Short Film Showcase is not only a place to display the talent of local and international filmmakers, it also provides funds for the creators. Approximately 60% of the revenue generated from the showcase is given back to the filmmakers. Organizers Jason Clarke and Darryl Callcott have chosen films from around the globe for [...]

The Ford Plant located at 1 King Street in Brantford has announced that they are closing their doors after one more huge party to be remembered by. Later this month the Murdered City Music Festival (MCMF) will wrap up 8 years of providing Brantford with memorable performances, as well as being a huge promoter of [...]

You’re probably wondering what KOI Music Festival is exactly… well KOI is a massive music festival that focuses on community. You’re likely also wondering how to pronounce it. It’s just like the fish, KOI and not K.O.I.

KOI will take place on Saturday September 18th, 2010 throughout downtown Kitchener in 10 indoor venues and on one outdoor stage. Roughly 140 bands will be performing throughout downtown Kitchener.

It may be the last official weekend of the summer for 2010, and in St. Thomas the summer is going out with a BANG! Summer Blast 2 was originally planned in the middle of the summer, however now it is aiming to be the festival of the year that reminds us what a summer party is all about!

Originally planned for June 25th to the 27th, Summer Blast 2 changed the date but not the venue…

September 9th is finally here and the fun is about to begin! The gates at the Cambridge Fall Fair open at 4 o’clock to let the excitement start. At 6pm the Molson Canadian Beer Gardens open, just in time to grab a few beverages before the musical performances begin at 7pm. This year there will [...]