CityFolk

Étoile Noire perform two sets on Friday September 15. Admission is free to all Marvest series concerts presented by CityFolk.

The Chocolate Hot Pockets, Slimmoore and the Newsoulproject, Expanda Fuzz, Morris Ogbowu, The Heavy Medicine Band, and Okies are among the 50+ artists performing pop-up concerts during CityFolk Festival weekend.

This week on the show, we’re talking with the legendary subject of the 2012 Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man, folk singer-songwriter Rodriguez.

Vance Joy made his return to Ottawa on Saturday one to remember, despite bad conditions beginning the night at CityFolk Fest.

Ithaca, New York’s quad squad, the X Ambassadors, brought their forces of electronic rock to close out Cityfolk’s main stage on Sunday night.

“Dance to forget where you’re goin’, dance to forget where you’ve been, dance to remember the earth beneath your feet, dance to feel this moment that you’re in.”

Terry Steeves: “Having found a little covered spot to write in the downpour, I realized that some of the best shows I’d ever seen were in the rain… this had definitely been another.”

Terry Steeves: “It was clear to see and hear the solid fan base this young man has garnered, as voices rang out the words to every song he played. In just a few short years, James Bay has made global waves…”

Saskia Rodenburg: “A night of laughs, dancing, and moving lyrics, James Bay made his Ottawa debut a night to remember.”

Terry Steeves: “I was left feeling something quite extraordinary had just taken place.”

Terry Steeves: “Laid back, easy listening, and dance inducing, every song delivered a feel-good vibe, and completely memorable melodies with catchy hooks.”

Terry Steeves: “Armed with his small-bodied Guild acoustic guitar, he delivered a riveting solo set.”

Les prochains jours seront remplis d’un autre festival à grand déploiement. CityFolk sera de retour en force au parc Landsdowne du 15 au 18 septembre. Nous sommes certainement enjoués par le retour du volet Marvest qui présentera gratuitement une quarantaine d’artistes locaux juste à côté du site principal, dans le Glebe (d’ailleurs, ne manquez pas […]

This week on Apt613 Live, Josh Lemoine interviews Cityfolk performers Dan Mangan and Marlon Williams.