September 17th, 2021 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
CityFolk 2021 kicked off with a lineup of R&B artists taking the stage. Music fans were treated to performances by Charlotte Day Wilson, DVSN and Roy Woods. It’s been quite some time since we’ve enjoyed a large outdoor music festival here in Ottawa. While the crowd was smaller than I expected, the people coming down […]
May 24th, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News, Show Announcements
CityFolk is back for 2018 with their 25th anniversary lineup! This year the festival runs from September 12th to September 16th. Full festival passes are $139 ($129 pre-sale). The Ogilvie Subaru Vip Full pass is $249 ($209 pre-sale). The festival takes place on the great lawn in Lansdowne Park at TD Place. Sept 12 Tedeschi […]
September 20th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Saturday brought a mixed bag of music, with a little something for everyone. My evening began with the duo of Corb Lund and Ian Tyson. The pair of musicians well known in Canadian country music circles, delivered an entertaining set of music interspersed with short stories. Up next, indoors on the Ravenlaw Stage, was Royal […]
September 19th, 2017 | by Braeden Halverson | published in Concerts
“The only bearded weirdo that matters” Josh Tillman, AKA Father John Misty, joked to a fan asking for a hug at Saturday’s CityFolk Festival. It was one of few things he said to the audience that night; for an hour and fifteen minutes, Tillman and his band offered a variety of piano rock and ballads […]
September 18th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Jack Johnson‘s show at CityFolk was a laid back affair, something anyone familiar with his music would have expected. Despite the setting of the great lawn at Lansdowne, the outdoor show still had a a fairly intimate feel to it with the way the food and drink vendors surrounded the perimeter of the lawn. For […]
September 16th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Interviews, News, Show Announcements
Spotlight on Marvest will introduce you to the talented music makers in Ottawa performing FREE! shows as part of the Marvest offshoot of CityFolk. Bryan Snider Saturday Sept 16, 2017 – 5:00 PM – The Papery (850 Bank St) Saturday Sept 16, 2017 – 7:15 PM – Whole Foods Market (951 Bank St) What was […]
September 16th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Interviews, News, Show Announcements
Spotlight on Marvest will introduce you to the talented music makers in Ottawa performing FREE! shows as part of the Marvest offshoot of CityFolk. Ghostly Hounds Saturday Sept 16, 2017 – 9:00 PM – Pints & Quarts (779 Bank St) What was your reaction to the news you’d be a part of Marvest and who […]
September 15th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Interviews, News, Show Announcements
Spotlight on Marvest will introduce you to the talented music makers in Ottawa performing FREE! shows as part of the Marvest offshoot of CityFolk. Morris Ogbowu Saturday Sept 16, 2017 – 9:30 PM – The Unrefined Olive (151 Second Ave) What was your reaction to the news you’d be a part of Marvest and who […]
September 15th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Interviews, News, Show Announcements
Spotlight on Marvest will introduce you to the talented music makers in Ottawa performing FREE! shows as part of the Marvest offshoot of CityFolk. Jaycee Lauren Saturday Sept 16, 2017 – 1:00 PM – Irene’s Pub (885 Bank St) Saturday Sept 16, 2017 – 2:30 PM – Aroma Espresso Bar (200 Marché Way) What was […]
September 15th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Interviews, News, Show Announcements
Spotlight on Marvest will introduce you to the talented music makers in Ottawa performing FREE! shows as part of the Marvest offshoot of CityFolk. Fire Antlers Friday Sept 15, 2017 – 11:00 PM – Arrow & Loon Pub (99 Fifth Ave) What was your reaction to the news you’d be a part of Marvest and […]