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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network.
Welcome to the first weekend of fall, folks! The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing, and there is plenty going on – so let’s get out there and enjoy ourselves this weekend.
As summer really gets going, and we responsibly re-enter society there are a lot of things to celebrate and enjoy!
Stage 3 is still a weird place to be so be sure to balance your mental and physical health with joyful activities while practicing distancing and relentless hand washing!
We have arrived at the last of the magical long weekends of the summer! The weather looks wonderful and with things continuing to reopen around town, there is plenty of music, art, and exercise to fill your days. Make sure to don your mask and bring your sanitizer and enjoy the goings-on safely.
It’s been a ball, Bluesfest, and we’re sorry to see it end. But well, all good things, right? 220 acts, 11 days, 5 stages and too many good times to count. Before moving on here’s a recap of what stood out. Fan Fervour Tragically Hip fans endured pouring rain to hear their band. Kanye fans […]
The combination of the setting sun amidst the ambient sounds of Middle Eastern music cast a spell over the growing audience that quickly assembled in front of the Canadian stage on this final night of Bluesfest. Canadian headliners, The Tea Party, would take us on a magic carpet ride through their vast repertoire, dating all […]
It’s as much output that can be produced by a set of drums, bass, guitar, and a Hammond organ, by musicians that are masters of their instruments. It’s a wall of sound consisting of music from genres of heavy and progressive rock, with the use of blues, classical, and other scales. Add to this a […]
