Summer is here and that means it’s almost time for Ottawa Bluesfest 2018! 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!
Ottawa Bluesfest is always a great supporter of the local music scene. We’re happy to share this schedule of local artists with you.
* Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, July 5
| The Bank Street Bonbons | Claridge Homes Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Frayd | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| Okies | Black Sheep Stage | 06:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| leMeow | Casino du Lac-Leamy Free Programming | 08:00 PM | YouTube |
Friday, July 06
| Kelsey Hayes | Claridge Homes Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Megan Jerome Together Ensemble | Barney Danson Theatre | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| DJ Cool Cal | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | ||||
| Morris Ogbowu | Black Sheep Stage | 06:30 PM | YouTube |
Saturday, July 7
| Andrew Cassara | City Stage | 03:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| mal/aimé | Barney Danson Theatre | 03:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| The Angelina Hunter Trio | Claridge Homes Stage | 04:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| JENNA Nation | City Stage | 05:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Kimberly Sunstrum | Black Sheep Stage | 05:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Scattered Clouds | Barney Danson Theatre | 05:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Brock Zeman | Claridge Homes Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Her Harbour | Barney Danson Theatre | 06:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| JFUN | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | ||||
| Silla and Rise | Black Sheep Stage | 06:30 PM | YouTube |
Sunday, July 8
| Tara Shannon | City Stage | 03:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| Vicki Brittle | Barney Danson Theatre | 03:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| Alanna Sterling & The Silvers | Claridge Homes Stage | 04:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| Cody Coyote | Black Sheep Stage | 05:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Graven | Barney Danson Theatre | 05:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Amos The Transparent | City Stage | 06:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| DJ Katrella | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | ||||
| TAPAS | Black Sheep Stage | 06:30 PM | YouTube |
Tuesday, July 10
| Catriona Sturton | Claridge Homes Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Roland Prince | Black Sheep Stage | 06:00 PM | ||||
| DJ Soulcial | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | Mixcloud | |||
| City Fidelia | Black Sheep Stage | 07:00 PM | YouTube |
Wednesday, July 11
| Andrew Waines | Claridge Homes Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| The Lucas Haneman Express | City Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Matt Tamblyn | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM |
Thursday, July 12
| Angelique Francis Band | Claridge Homes Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| Ray Montford Group | Barney Danson Theatre | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| DJ Magnificent | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | ||||
| The Town Cryers | Black Sheep Stage | 06:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| The PepTides | Casino du Lac-Leamy Free Programming | 08:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| The LYNNeS | Claridge Homes Stage | 09:00 PM | YouTube |
Friday, July 13
| BLACK IRI$H | Black Sheep Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| JW-Jones | City Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| XANDER | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | ||||
| Aspects & Rita Carter | Barney Danson Theatre | 07:30 PM | YouTube |
Saturday, July 14
| Hevve | City Stage | 03:15 PM | YouTube | |||
| Joe McDonald & the Walkin’ Hawks | Claridge Homes Stage | 04:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| Lyle Odjick & The Northern Steam | Black Sheep Stage | 05:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| leMeow | Claridge Homes Stage | 06:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| DJ K-Prep | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | ||||
| River City Junction | Black Sheep Stage | 06:30 PM | YouTube |
Sunday, July 15
| Animal Confession | City Stage | 03:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| Grace Lachance | Barney Danson Theatre | 03:30 PM | YouTube | |||
| Krystal Jyl and The Jacks | Claridge Homes Stage | 04:30 PM | YouTube | YouTube | ||
| Stone Age Man | Barney Danson Theatre | 05:00 PM | YouTube | |||
| DJ OscarD | The Spin Stage | 06:30 PM | Mixcloud | |||
| The PepTides | Claridge Homes Stage | 09:00 PM | YouTube |