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.

Well we have had a great start here at Local Vibe and over the course of the last year we have seen quite a few changes and met many friends along the way. What the future holds for us is unknown at this point, but you can be sure that it is only going to [...]

Maxwell’s Music House is proudly hosting the finals of their Battle of the Bands on Monday night. One of Waterloo’s finest venues and the regions top entertainers is a healthy mix for a Monday night. Follow The Fleet was the winner of the first week, gaining their spot in the finals. Far From Rich took [...]

Last Friday Molly Blooms patrons were treated to an onslaught of metal which left us all in mid air. The evening began with Jakk Damage who is one serious ass kicker of a band. From their opening chords to the sweaty finish everyone was mesmerized by each member of the band as they all gave [...]

Busted Flat Records artists brought Maxwell’s Music House in Waterloo alive, as part of the Beat Goes On presentation of the 3rd annual GO! Music Festival, on Friday April 17th.  You missed a great show and should really try to catch these artists soon at Maxwell’s or another local venue.  Kudos to Maxwell’s for having [...]

The votes are in, and the winner of the Kool Fm Koolest Artist is… The Stone Angels 18.8% Night Crash Noir 13.9% Meredith Grant 12.6% Ascot Royals 12.4% Spirits 11.28% The Stars Here 9.22% Todd Donald 8.84% Paul MacLeod 5.64% The Gran Casino 3.76% Happy Camper 3.58% The Stone Angels. (Scot is gloating a bit [...]

(taped message, received at the head office of Local Vibe, top secret) Your mission Scot and Ian, should you decide to accept it is to shoot 50 bands in 2 days in nine venues. We know that it is a daunting task, but we trust you can find enough recruits to assist you in getting [...]

These past months have seen many bands walk across the stage to collect their awards, and many of these very same artists have something else in common…They have recently played gigs in the Kitchener area. Divine Brown was nominated for a JUNO after she was booked to perform at Stardust Nightclub back in February, and [...]

Every year there is a multitude of options for parents to send their children here and there during March Break to ensure they are kept occupied and out of trouble, but how many of them can offer an experience that some of us adults might feel envious about not being able to participate in something similar. Well there is at least one for sure that I want to share with you.