We’ve made it through another Bluesfest! Enriched by all of the great artists we’ve gotten to see (and slightly soggier thanks to the rain), we have one more day to cap off the 2024 edition in style. After last night’s Crue-sfest, hopefully you have enough energy left for one more night! RBC STAGE 6:00 pm […]

Night eight of Bluesfest featured Tyler Childers, the Kentucky-born country star who brought his home with him along with a massive backup band. Headlining the river stage led by Afie Jurvanen was Bahamas, complete with beautiful harmonies and dueling guitars. Ottawa sensation TALK played a set to a large early crowd, even being joined by […]

After a magical Friday night, where the music and the weather cooperated (despite ominous clouds threatening to dampen the evening), to create a perfect festival experience, we’re heading into a Saturday that has a lot to live up to. And while we know TALK has unquestionably taken the crown as ‘Most Ottawa Entrance Ever’, today’s […]

Night seven of Bluesfest featured a competition between punk and country fans, as rival stages stuck to their genres giving concertgoers their pick on Thursday evening.

FINALLY the rain let up enough for everyone to enjoy a great night of music, and despite the muddy ground (which honestly, is surprisingly not bad given the amount of rain we’ve had), the mosh pits were in full force last night. Much less moshing expected tonight, so enjoy some mellower recovery time before tomorrow’s […]

Night six of Bluesfest was a muddy one but festivalgoers were prepared, as the ponchos and rain boots were out in full force for an evening headlined by the Zac Brown Band. The group had a slew of talented musicians on the roster, and interestingly enough, did numerous covers–from “Paint it Black” to “The Lion […]

Amid the many festivals Ottawans get to enjoy, it’s easy to forget about the NAC. But that would be a mistake. Their summer line-up is exceptional, ranging from big-ticket events like Choir! Choir! Choir! to free indoor and outdoor events, many of which feature Latin or African vibes. Gilsons If you’re as much a fan […]

Yesterday was a pretty soggy one, but the good news is tonight’s punk main stage should help release some frustration over the weather. And if punk is not your scene, there’s plenty of great artists around the other stages to make for a great night, no matter your tastes. RBC STAGE 6:00 pm – Cancer […]

Originally, Tuesday night was supposed to be the second of a two-day break for the festival. However, when the opportunity arose to bring in two huge names in country right now- that plan was scrapped, and Tuesday turned out to be one of the biggest nights of the festival so far. Jelly Roll made his […]

If yesterday’s hip-hop infused country strayed a bit too far from your country preferences (or you simply couldn’t get in to the jam packed festival grounds), tonight’s main stage should give you the more traditional sounds you’re searching for, while the rest of the stages have a variety of rock, blues, and a bit of […]

 Just because the festival is a little light today doesn’t mean our coverage is! Catch up with local rising star TALK, who has gone supernova since we last chatted and will perform on the main stage this Friday. 

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In February, during the Ottawa Ice Dragonboat Festival concert series at The Rainbow, I got to check out a band I had never heard of before—Brother Elsey, out of Detroit. I was immediately impressed by their performance, particularly the depth and breadth of their songwriting. So when I heard they were coming to Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown, I jumped at the chance to see them again, this time armed with a better appreciation of their music catalogue, which has been in steady rotation for me for the last few months.

Tornado warnings did not stop this crew from an epic 613 celebration. A huge thank you to our partners who made 613 Day happen this year: Ottawa Fringe Festival, Club SAW; killer musical performances by OkNaledi and Lucila X Maracle; DJs JovialJon, Grottoli and Don’tTrustRyan (all curated by the awesome Core Collective); and our food […]

If you’re a fan of tasty beer and great (and free) music, then Overflow Brewing Company has what you need, with their Indie Series lineup of concerts!