It’s been a few years since Ottawa Bluesfest had a Tuesday show but this year they made an exception as they landed an artist that was just too big to pass up. That artist was, Jelly Roll, and last night was one of the most powerful, emotional and spiritual journeys I’ve ever been on at a concert.
Maroon 5, Carley Rae Jepson, Tyler Shaw and more deliver for biggest crowd yet at Ottawa Bluesfest Sunday
It was another hot one at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on Sunday as this year’s largest crowd yet descended on Ottawa Bluesfest for a night featuring Tyler Shaw
Hip-Hop takes center stage for night 3 of Ottawa Bluesfest
Rain was in the forecast, once again, for night 3 of Ottawa Bluesfest as hip hop took over the RBC Stage while Mt. Joy drew a solid crowd on the River Stage.
Hailey Lorne Plays Montreal Jazz Festival
Halie Loren, an international, award-winning jazz-pop singer-songwriter, played an intimate show at Le Studio TD in Montreal as part of the Jazz Festival.
A little bit of country and a lot of rock and roll define day 2 of Ottawa Bluesfest
Although a chance of thunderstorms threatened event goers all night on Friday any storms that popped up stayed far enough away from the festival grounds to prevent a repeat of opening night. A mix of country, blues and rock was on tap for festival goers on Friday night with Nickelback, Warren Zeiders and Noah Cyrus being three anticipated acts.
Wet start didn’t dampen spirits on night one of Ottawa Bluesfest’s 30th Anniversary Edition
Anyone else find it was just yesterday that we were talking about the end of Ottawa Bluesfest 2023? Where did the year go? It’s also been 10 years now since I’ve been covering this event so huge kudos to Joe, AJ, Mark and the entire team behind the scenes for inviting us out every year and giving us the opportunity to showcase this world class event.
Dawn Tyler Watson Plays Montreal Jazz Festivals Blues Night
As a blues fan, catching eye to eye with our Blues Night artist, Juno Award recipient Dawn Tyler Watson, and her seven-piece band at Le Balcon in downtown Montreal was a magical experience. Dawn lit up the dark room for the Montreal Jazz Festival, happening between June 27 and July 6, 2024.
Jelly Roll to join Ottawa Bluesfest Lineup on July 9
Ottawa Bluesfest announces additional day of programming, featuring award-winning rapper-turned-country singer JELLY ROLL
Lindsay Ell Ignites Ancaster with Stellar Opening Act for Josh Ross at the RBC Canadian Open Concert series
Ancaster, Ontario, was set ablaze this past weekend as the Hamilton Golf and Country Club played host to not one, but two sensational performances during the RBC Canadian Open Concert series. Kicking off the night with an electrifying bang was none other than Calgary’s own Lindsay Ell, whose powerhouse vocals and undeniable charisma set the stage on fire for the main event.
A Night With Half Moon Run at Festival L’appel Montréal
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Park Olympic in Montreal, the L’appel Montréal festival headlined by Montreal’s own Half Moon Run took place, filling the evening with Indie Rock.