What’s better than a day at Bluesfest? A BONUS day at Bluesfest! Tuesdays are usually off days for the festival, but this year organizers decided to break with tradition when they received an offer they couldn’t refuse: Jelly Roll was finally able to come to Canada and was looking for opportunities to finally come play […]
Night four of Ottawa Bluesfest was a night for pop, as it showcased artists spanning the last 20 odd years of the genre. Carly Rae Jepsen immediately had her audience dancing and singing along, having enjoyed great success with her latest album The Loveliest Time. Her set was a perfect blend of nostalgia and new […]
The hit song “In Da Club” had significantly more meaning last night, as 50 Cent celebrated his own birthday with thousand of screaming fans capping off night three’s festivities. It was a night of picking and choosing who to see, and closing the river stage was Philadelphia’s Mt. Joy, who drew a large crowd of […]
Another rainy day yesterday, but hopefully the skies will clear up for today’s lineup with enough sunshiny pop music to chase away any storm cloud. And if the rain is giving you the blues again, then you can seek shelter in the tent or theatre with plenty of music that will fit your mood. RBC […]
Kicking off the first weekend of Bluesfest were a multitude of different artists of varying genres. On the main stage, Nickelback burned it to the ground in a fiery performance featuring a mix of their biggest hits and several deep cuts. The band reminisced about playing everything from Zaphods to Barrymores over the years in […]
The opening night of Ottawa Bluesfest might have been full of rain showers but that did not dampen the energy with a lineup overflowing with Canadian talent. Vancouver’s Mother Mother headlined the main stage, showcasing their unique blend of indie rock, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics. Lebreton Flats was buzzing with excitement as fans showed […]
Here we go for the first Saturday of Bluesfest. Thankfully Nickelback didn’t literally Burn It To The Ground last night, and if the rain can once again spare us today, we’re in for a great night of music. RBC STAGE 6:00 pm – City Fidelia 7:30 pm – Killer Mike 9:30 pm – 50 Cent […]
Despite the less-than-perfect weather to kick off the festival yesterday, those willing to brave the occasional rain were treated to exceptional sets from great Canadian artists. Fingers crossed that the weather improves today, and we can enjoy what should be an epic night. RBC STAGE 6:00 pm – Jaclyn Kenyon 7:30 pm – Warren […]
Much like Christmas morning for kids, music lovers in Ottawa are buzzing as the 30th edition of Ottawa Bluesfest kicks off today, featuring a lineup of Canadian gems and festival favourites across the four stages. Without further ado, let’s dive in to this year’s artists! RBC STAGE 5:40 pm – Funeral Lakes 6:30 pm […]
Raphael Weinroth-Browne is an internationally renowned Canadian cellist and composer who makes his home in Ottawa and is among a small cadre of cellists worldwide re-imagining how the cello is played and how we hear it. The following is an excerpt from our discussion.
See photos from the final day of Bluesfest, featuring Alvvays, Koffee, Eazy Finesse, The Smile, and others.
See the best photos of Bluesfest Day 8, featuring Ludacris, Billiane, Grae, and Pitbull.
The final night of Bluesfest features a lineup of indie pop, hip hop, blues, the next generation of talented Ottawa artists, and a very intriguing finale—The Smile, a side project for Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood.
Whether you had other plans Friday night (doubtful) or just want to relive the moments (likely), here are the best photos from Bluesfest Day 7.
It’s going to be a party Saturday night, but don’t let the megastars Ludacris and Pitbull steal all your attention. Stars and talents abound across all four stages.
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