Did you know….

Soundtrack might just be the longest running local music television show in Canada? Launched 1973, it ran for almost 30 years thanks to the support of cable television in Ottawa and the many volunteers who made it happen. In the early years this 30 minute weekly music show initially featured the studio recorded interviews and performances of local musicians but as technology and ideas evolved Soundtrack began to get out about town.

Do you remember…

The Ottawa live music scene in the late 80’s and through the 90’s was fantastic. The indie music scene across North America and Europe brought a parade of known and unknown talent through the nation’s capital and into our clubs and venues. On top of that Ottawa’s local musicians were making great music, selling CDs and touring. This vibrant club scene made it possible to see a good show almost every night at Barrymores, Zaphods, Grand Central or many other live music venues.  Thanks to the support of club owners, venues and the record companies Soundtrack was fortunate to be able to shoot live footage and interviews with bands on site.  Use the search function to see if we have a band you are looking for.

Many people contributed and participated on the show across three decades. The timeline below was created based on people’s memories and details at times are fuzzy so please forgive any errors!

Soundtrack on Skyline Cable:  1973 – 1991

  • 1973-1978  Skyline Producer – Mike Ringlett/Rainwood & Lesley Wood – Host Rick Green

  • 1979-1980  Skyline Producer – Leslie Wood – Host  Yasmine Larocque

  • 1981- Skyline Producer – Greg West – Host  Yasmine Larocque

  • 1981-1983– Skyline Producer – Hedy Hope  Hosts Sue Ventura, Connor O’Neil, and Paul Hunks

  • 1983 – Skyline Producer – Richard Millen Host Kathy Donavan and Mike Guinta

  • 1985-  Skyline Producer – Jonathan Bann Hosts – Workman John and Yasmine Larocque

  • 1986-88 Skyline Producer – Connie Daye  Hosts – Workman John – Janet Eastman 

  • 1988-1991 –Skyline Producer – André Lamontagne Host – Janet Eastman

Soundtrack on Rogers Cable 22 – 1991 – 2000?

  • 1991-1994 Rogers Producer – Sue Thompson (Now Murphy) – Host – Janet Eastman Reporters: Roch Parisien, Chris Rombough

  • 1994-95 -1996 – Rogers Producer -Jason Leroux Host– Janet Eastman  Reporters : Roch Parisien, Chris Rombough

  • 1996 – 2000? -Rogers Producer – Mike Fisher Host – Janet Eastman  Reporter: Roch Parisien, Ian Stolberg

This website and our YouTube channel host many of those entire shows and we continue to seek out those that are missing. Let us know if you have any!