July 9th, 2018 | by Mike Milito | published in Concerts
While the awful security line overshadowed the opening day of Bluesfest 2018, the cooler weather seemed to calm the crowd on Day 2, allowing everyone to enjoy what these two weeks are all about, the music. Local artist Kelsey Hayes opened up the new Claridge Home Stage. Bluesfest adopted the “tent-over-the-audience model” many bigger festivals […]
July 6th, 2018 | by Matthew Perry | published in Concerts
It was opening day for Ottawa’s annual RBC Bluesfest, the temperature was pushing over the 40C mark with humidity at a high, however that did not stop the flocks of music fans from heading down to Lebreton Flats! Opening the show was Jupiter & Okwess on the City Stage. Next up on the Black […]
July 3rd, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, News, Show Announcements
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, […]
February 13th, 2018 | by Scott Martin | published in Features, Show Announcements
The line up for Ottawa Bluesfest 2018 is here! Lots of great music from big name artists like Foo Fighters, Beck and Bryan Adams, to plenty of great local artists for you to discover as well. Here is the initial lineup. Expect more additions in the coming months as we get closer to the festival. […]
July 17th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
I was excited to catch Muse for the first time. I’ve been following the band for a few years now. They brought the big rock show production one would expect with a cool stage setup, with moving parts and a cool lighting setup. As they show was drawing to an end, I started to fear […]
July 17th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
Ottawa Bluesfest featured great performances from start to finish on Day 8. My first stop was the Barney Danson Theatre to check out Ottawa’s Old Man Grant. Despite the early start, there was a good sized audience in the theatre. The trio played a fun set and weren’t shy about encouraging a little audience participation […]
July 12th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
Pink was the big draw and day 4 at Ottawa Bluesfest and that saw the biggest crowd of the festival so far. Despite some rain, and her show was a full on spectacle. Since she’s had plenty of mainstream coverage, I’ll focus on some some of my highlights from the night. The first act I […]
July 10th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
I headed out early on this Saturday afternoon to take in what I could of the locals starting off the day. My oldest son was also in tow, coming to see what Bluesfest was like for the first time. I figured this would be the best opportunity with the smaller crowds that are present at […]
July 9th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts
The first main act on day 1 that I had to catch was the Sam Roberts Band. I’ve been a fan since he burst on to the Canadian music scene with his break out hit Brother Down 15 years ago. It was great to hear some of the new tunes off of Terra Form live […]
July 8th, 2017 | by Scott Martin | published in Concerts, Features
It never ceases to amaze me how much local musical talent we have in this city. Heading to Ottawa Bluesfest early is one great way to discover them. The first band I caught this year was Tribe Royal. I had first seen them at Barrymore’s a month or so ago and was excited to catch […]