Freezing my ass off in Ottawa!

Well, its freezing cold here in Ottawa but thats not stopping me from taking in some awesome events while I wait for spring to show up. Here is what I have seen lately:

1. Chantal Kreviazuk LIVE at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. We were in the fifth row and it was just wicked!!! Her husband, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, opened up with a 40 minute set. It was just him on guitar singing some original tunes. I liked it! Very different from the Our Lady Peace stuff. Check you his MySpace to listen to his new music. At the start he recited a which was quite moving and touching. After that Chantal played for almost two straight hours. She came back for 2 encores and was nearly in tears with all the applause and appreciation for her. She was beautiful and lovely and funny and I enjoyed every second.

2. The Soweto Gospel Choir all the way from South Africa live at Dominon Chalmers United Church: What I can say about this? They were nothing short of perfection! Inspiring and humbling with an unreal amount of energy that never waned over the whole evening. If you ever have a chance to see them you will be moved!