The Powergoats are an Ottawa rock outfit delivering a strong range of musical dynamics and live shows entertaining thousands of people in Ontario and Quebec since they emerged on the scene in 2009. Led by singer-songwriter Jamie Douglas, the sounds of this band have been described as "retro rock pre-soaked in blues, with a hint of folk". The Powergoats' line up also features Andrew Burns (bass, vocals, keyboards), Chris Zimmerman (drums), Izzy Martinez (lead guitar), Zeek Gross (saxophone), and Kelly Craig (trumpet).
Spring 2024 will see their first-ever compilation vinyl release 'The Best of The Powergoats' with two new tracks. Other releases include the CD albums; In 3D (2021), Blue Canoe (2019), Ruby Headlights (2014), Bottled Sunset (2012), and two early demo CDs; Moonlit Crimes (2010), and Chrome Libido (2008).
With hundreds of shows behind them including three for RBC Ottawa Bluesfest, two for Ottawa City Sounds, and one for Cityfolk Marvest, The Powergoats have shared stages with many great artists such as Rise Against, The Lost Fingers, The Free Press, The Joe Crown Trio, Brock Zeman, Etoile Noire, Danny Van Sceney, James McMurtry, Malak, Jasper Bridge, Jillian Kerr, Bearshark, The Clint Everson Band, Ty Hall, Hearts&Mines, Lloyd Smiley, Three Times Lucky, Wake the Wolf, and Tribe Royal among others.
