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Laura Collins and James Reid will keep you updated on everything rockin’ and heavy going on in our nations capital. Presented by Rebel 101.7
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The Diamond Mine Agency and Elementals

Heavy In OttawaMar 05, 2020

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The Diamond Mine Agency and Elementals

The Diamond Mine Agency and Elementals

In this weeks episode Laura and James talk to Brandon Bird, owner of The Diamond Mine Agency and also Midnight Bites Restaurant. The local spotlight is Elementals and as always they keep you up to date on all the events going down in the next 2 weeks.

Mar 05, 202041:01
Reverence Audio and Muffler Crunch

Reverence Audio and Muffler Crunch

In this weeks episode, Laura and James talk to Mike Raymond of Reverence Audio and the lead singer/guitarist for local rock band Quiet Crimes. The spotlight band of the week is local legends, Muffler Crunch. And as always they keep you up to date on upcoming shows for the next 2 weeks. 

Feb 20, 202050:05
Worn by Warriors Jewelry, Occultist Clothing and Fractures & Outlines

Worn by Warriors Jewelry, Occultist Clothing and Fractures & Outlines

On this weeks episode Laura and James talk to Kat from Worn by Warriors Jewelry and Mehdi (owner of the Koven and our presenting sponsor) about his new clothing company Occultist Clothing. The spotlight band is Fractures & Outlines, and as always they keep you up to date on all the events going down in the next couple weeks.

Feb 05, 202034:38
Rock The Cure and InHeat

Rock The Cure and InHeat

On this week's episode Laura and James talk to the guys from Cynical Sons about a Cancer Fundraiser Show they are putting on. The spotlight band of the week is InHeat, and as always they keep you up to date on all the events going down in the next couple weeks. 

Feb 05, 202035:49
Daniel Dekay and Held In Secret

Daniel Dekay and Held In Secret

On this very first episode of 2020 Laura and James talk to Daniel Dekay of Banger TV and guitarist of the band Exciter. The local spotlight is Held In Secret. And as always they keep you up to date on all the events coming up in the next couple weeks.

Jan 08, 202048:58
Cinqhole and Yarns

Cinqhole and Yarns

In this episode Laura and James talk to Anthony Cardozo, one of the masterminds behind Ottawa's newest venue, Cinqhole. The spotlight artist of the week is Yarns and as always they keep you up to date on shows for the next few weeks. 

Dec 16, 201944:53
Rebel 101.7 Real Rock Search and Skybound

Rebel 101.7 Real Rock Search and Skybound

This week James is back from tour and he and Laura talk about the upcoming Rebel 101.7 Real Rock Search. The spotlight band of the week is Skybound, and as always they keep you up to date on all of the shows coming up.

Dec 16, 201926:54
Metal Madness Burlesque and TripleMurder

Metal Madness Burlesque and TripleMurder

In this episode Laura talks to Avacyn Bathory and Shade Nyx from Metal Madness Burlesque. The spotlight band is TripleMurder, and as always she'll keep you up to date on local shows.

Dec 16, 201955:25
Artist Alliance Company and Black Galaxy

Artist Alliance Company and Black Galaxy

James was away on tour this week so Brian Stephenson from Old James is filling in as Laura's co-host. This weeks special guest is Jason Wilkinson of Artist Alliance Company, the spotlight band is Black Galaxy, and as always they keep you up to date on local events and shows. 

Dec 12, 201943:55
Bow Throwers and Cynical Sons

Bow Throwers and Cynical Sons

In this weeks episode Laura and James talk to Josh Joyal, owner of the local merch company Bow Throwers. The local spotlight is Gatineau sleaze metal band Cynical Sons. And as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down for the next 2 weeks. 

Sep 25, 201939:55
Joe Moon and Aenigma

Joe Moon and Aenigma

In this weeks episode Laura and James talk to Joe Moon about his multimedia company, Dark Moon Productions. The local spotlight is metal band Aenigma. And as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down in the next couple weeks.

Sep 04, 201943:21
The Koven and Ooluu

The Koven and Ooluu

In this episode Laura and James talk about Satan with our favourite heavy-metal-themed-restaurant-owner (and also Heavy In Ottawa's presenting sponsor) Medhi from The Koven. The local spotlight is the Ottawa metal band, Ooluu, and as always they keep you up to date with all the heavy shows going down in the next couple weeks.

Aug 21, 201947:47
Kyle Humphrey and Sinful Ways

Kyle Humphrey and Sinful Ways

In this episode Laura and James talk to Kyle Humphrey, the local accessibility advocate who was crowd surfing at Bluesfest during Alexisonfire's set when Dallas Green invited him up on stage. The local spotlight is Sinful Ways, and as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down in Ottawa in the next couple weeks. 

Jul 31, 201941:35
Beyond The Pit and Obey They Brave

Beyond The Pit and Obey They Brave

In this episode Laura and James talk to Jessy Dwyer of Beyond The Pit Photography and Multimedia. The local spotlight is Obey The Brave, and as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down in the next couple weeks.

Jul 17, 201941:37
F&O's Floodfest 2.0 and Salem Trials

F&O's Floodfest 2.0 and Salem Trials

This week Laura and James talk to Mathieu Fréchette and Brian Galipeau about F&O's Floodfest 2.0, a fundraising show for victims of the recent flooding in the Ottawa and Gatineau region. The local spotlight is metalcore band Salem Trials, and as always they keep you up to date on local shows in the next few weeks. 

Jun 26, 201930:08
Jon Evenchick and Horcrux

Jon Evenchick and Horcrux

In this episode Laura and James talk to Jon Evenchick from LIVE! On Elgin about a fundraiser he’s putting on to help raise funds for Mattie McKechnie, a local musician who lost his house in the flooding this spring. The local spotlight is Ottawa metalcore band Horcrux. And as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down in the next couple of weeks.

Jun 12, 201933:38
Mike Wood and Gland

Mike Wood and Gland

In this episode Laura and James talk to Mike Wood, a professor at Algonquin College and co-owner of Ottawa Special Events about a series of videos he is producing in partnership with Ottawa Public Health. The videos will focus on having fun but staying safe as festival season quickly approaches. The local spotlight is the deathgrind band Gland. And as always they keep you updated on all things heavy going down in the next 2 weeks here in Ottawa. Featuring music by: King Swan, Gland, and Salem Trials

May 29, 201936:24
FarmFest 2019 and Bearings

FarmFest 2019 and Bearings

This episode Laura and James talk about FarmFest 2019. The local spotlight is pop punk band Bearings. And as usual they'll keep you up to date on all the rock and metal shows coming up in the next 2 weeks. Featuring music by: Autumna, Bearings, and Elementals. 

May 15, 201931:25
Floodfest 2.0 and LETDOWN

Floodfest 2.0 and LETDOWN

In this episode Laura and James talk about Floodfest 2.0. The local spotlight is "Shwottawa" punk rock band, LETDOWN. And they'll keep you up to date on all the rock and metal shows coming up in Ottawa in the next 2 weeks. Featuring music by: Fractures & Outlines, LETDOWN, and Pennyroyal.

May 08, 201924:38