music

Here’s a video from Wilbur Sargunaraj , “India’s first YouTube star”. “Shot on location in the capital city of Ottawa this song will have you keep your CD on repeat!!! 1st class!” (Lyrics below.) _ Chorus _ _ _ ...

I’ve always thought it would be fun to take over control of the bells in the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, and break out a little Smoke on the Water or Thunderstruck or even Sweet Child O' Mine. Well, this may be the next best thing. ...

Check out this fun new video from Ottawa band Epyllion for their song “Cutthroat Kid”. It features some “epic sledding” on one of Ottawa’s toboggan hills. ** See also: ** Ottawa Toboggan Guide

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Huey_Lewis_and_the_news_CD.jpg) Stuntman Stu , PA announcer for the Sens and morning co-host at Bob FM, is on a crusade to bring Huey Lewis and The News to Bluesfest . He’s asking fans to show their support via this Facebook page . ...

Ottawa - The CBSC or "Canadian Broadcast Standards Council" responsible for recently banning the song Money for Nothing by Dire Straits has decided to censor itself from Canadian airwaves after ruling that the word "broad" was too offensive. The news comes after a complaint from a listener to OZ-FM in Newfoundland who heard the song Money for Nothing, a radio staple since 1985, stating it violates the code of ethics on several fronts due to the use of a slander for someone who is gay. ...

Ottawa’s own Julia Dales, beatboxer. She has her own channel on YouTube with some cool videos. (via Stuntman Stu ) ** Related: ** Ottawa Music Guide

Ottawa radio station Majic 100 switched over to an all-Christmas music format today . I think it’s too early for Christmas music – my rule is never before December 1, just like Christmas lights. (But judging from the lights up in my neighbourhood a lot of people don’t agree. ...

" Dr. Lee Percussion on the street in Westboro “, performing as part of Cornucoppia. ** Related: ** Ottawa Music Guide

Today’s guest blog is from Aaron Sadhankar . He’s a local software developer and entrepreneur. Music is one of his big passions, and so is “anything tech”. He also takes beautiful photos of local concerts . There are few things I love more in life than live music. ...

Here are some local blogs, photographers, writers and other web sites covering the Ottawa Folk Festival this weekend: * [ Ottawa Tonite ](http://www.ottawatonite.com/) Featuring live video from the Folk Festival. Tune in at 5pm on Saturday and Sunday for their coverage. ...