Spotlight Ottawa

Summer is here and that means it’s almost time for another addition of the Ottawa Bluesfest! While all the hype typically surrounds the headliners, there is loads of local talent performing as well. So if you’re going, head out early and discover some of the great local music that our city has to offer. Once again this year, there are many great up and coming local bands for you to discover and enjoy!

* Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Thursday July 9

• Lynne Hanson and The Good Intentions – Claridge Homes Stage – 6:00 PM
• River City Junction – Monster Stage – 6:00 PM
• Thrifty Kids. – Barney Danson Theatre – 6:00 PM
• BlakDenim – Canadian Stage – 7:00 PM
• Tara Holloway – Barney Danson Theatre – 7:30 PM

Friday July 10

• Brea Lawrenson Band – Canadian Stage – 6:00 PM
• Kaleigh Watts – Barney Danson Theatre – 6:00 PM
• Rydell – Claridge Homes Stage – 6:00 PM
• Slimmoore and The NewSoulProject – Monster Stage – 6:00 PM
• Iggy Smalls – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM
• The Souljazz Orchestra – Monster Stage – 8:30 PM

Saturday July 11

• Eddie Quotez – Bell Stage – 3:00 PM
• Blues & Company – Monster Stage – 3:30 PM
• The Reverb Syndicate – Canadian Stage – 3:30 PM
• G.Grand – Claridge Homes Stage – 4:00 PM
• Al Wood and the Woodsmen – Monster Stage – 5:00 PM
• NMA – BSOMA DJ Fort – 5:00 PM
• DJ Kid SL – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM
• Pony Girl – Barney Danson Theatre – 7:30 PM

Sunday July 12

• Silvergun & Spleen – Canadian Stage – 3:00 PM
• Joe Gaspar Band – Monster Stage – 3:30 PM
• The Visit – Barney Danson Theatre – 3:30 PM
• Bosveld – Barney Danson Theatre – 5:00 PM
• Ritalin Sugarpie – BSOMA DJ Fort – 5:00 PM
• DJ Dusty – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM

Tuesday July 14

• New Swears – Canadian Stage – 6:00 PM
• the Haig – Barney Danson Theatre – 6:00 PM
• The Lucas Haneman Express – Monster Stage – 6:00PM
• Jeff Dougler and Balu – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM
• Gold and Marrow – Barney Danson Theatre – 7:15 PM

Wednesday July 15

• Bella Cat – Monster Stage – 6:00 PM
• Grime Kings – Canadian Stage – 6:00 PM
• Winchester Warm – Barney Danson Theatre – 6:00 PM
• Zattar – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM
• Flight Distance – Monster Stage – 8:15 PM

Thursday July 16

• Bluestone & the Memphis Moonshine – Monster Stage – 6:00 PM
• Ornaments – Canadian Stage – 6:00 PM
• FET.NAT – Canadian Stage – 7:00 PM
• Adam Saikaley – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM
• Rory Gardiner – Claridge Homes Stage – 8:00 PM
• HILOTRONS – Canadian Stage – 8:15 PM

Friday July 17

• Drew Nelson – Monster Stage – 6:00 PM
• The Jivewires – Claridge Homes Stage – 6:00 PM
• The Yips – Canadian Stage – 6:00PM
• John Carroll and The Epic Proportions – Bell Stage – 7:00 PM
• Trevor Walker – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM
• Catriona Sturton – Monster Stage – 8:15 PM

Saturday July 18

• Moroccan Sun – Bell Stage – 3:00 PM
• Myers Brothers Band – Monster Stage – 3:00 PM
• Brandon Allan – Barney Danson Theatre – 3:30 PM
• Riishi Von Rex – Claridge Homes Stage – 4:00 PM
• Wildcard Youth – BSOMA DJ Fort – 5:00 PM
• Musk Ox – Barney Danson Theatre – 5:00 PM
• Frayd – Monster Stage – 5:45 PM
• Buck N’ Nice – Canadian Stage – 7:00 PM
• DJ Acro – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM

Sunday July 19

• The Superlative – Bell Stage – 3:00 PM
• Ella Berman – Barney Danson Theatre – 5:00 PM
• SteveCarle and Schroedz – BSOMA DJ Fort – 5:00 PM
• Saint Clare – Canadian Stage – 6:00 PM
• Renée Landry – Barney Danson Theatre – 6:30 PM
• DJ Illo – BSOMA DJ Fort – 7:00 PM
• Monkey Junk – Monster Stage – 8:00 PM
• Ray Harris & the BSOBs – Barney Danson Theatre – 8:00 PM
• BONE – Barney Danson Theatre – 9:30 PM