Bluesfest boasts a lineup of Canadian heavyweights—Sept. 23 to 25
Bluesfest takes its turn at Lansdowne for its own weekend, boasting a lineup of iconic Canadian performers. Check out our day-by-day roundup for what to expect!
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Gig Photos: Day 3 of CityFolk
Dean Brody headlined country music night at CityFolk.
The Rainbow Bistro is closing after final show on Sept. 18
The famous blues bar will close after one last show by guitarist Tony D on Saturday night, Sept. 18.
Gig Photos: Day 2 of CityFolk
Our Lady Peace headlined Day 2 of CityFolk for the largest crowd of this year’s festival, so far.
Moist keyboardist Kevin Young talks remote recording, new album ahead of CityFolk show
Apt613 chatted with Kevin Young, keyboardist and founding member of the festival co-headliners Moist, to catch up on what the band has been up to on how they have worked around the pandemic, and the creative process for their latest upcoming album.
What festivalgoers can expect at CityFolk
While it seemed unlikely just a few months ago, Ottawa will actually be hosting live music festivals in 2021, starting with this weekend’s CityFolk. This somewhat abbreviated edition will feature a single stage over three evenings, and while it may not have similar quantity to previous years, it certainly is bringing headline quality performers.
Gig Photos: Day 1 of CityFolk
CityFolk Festival is presenting outdoor concerts at Lansdowne Park from Sept. 16 to 18. Kicking off the weekend, the Thursday night lineup includes performances from singer-songwriter Charlotte Day Wilson, Toronto R&B duo DVSN, OVO rapper Roy Woods, and Juno award-winning R&B artist TÖME.
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The NAC Orchestra’s Undisrupted series features unique collaborations for unprecedented times
The National Arts Centre is presenting their digital four-episode series Undisrupted, airing on CBC Gem on Aug. 27. Each episode features the NAC Orchestra, a visual and lights display, and a guest performer.
VERSe Ottawa celebrates the art of poetry with communal event, Poetry in the Park
VERSeFest, Ottawa’s annual international poetry festival, wants to celebrate the art of poetry, music, and food by presenting Poetry in the Park. The festival will include an entire afternoon of bilingual arts performances along with a delicious lunch. The day of poetry will be held on Aug. 28 from 1pm to 5:30 pm at Strathcona Park in the Sandy Hill area. The event, including lunch, is free for anyone to attend.
CityFolk and Bluesfest announce fall lineups
For two weekends in September, live music returns to Lansdowne Park with both Bluesfest and CityFolk offering star-studded lineups. Tickets go on sale August 26.
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