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.
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.
Sarah Mclachlan plays her 30th anniversary of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy tour in Montreal
On June 20, 2024 at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec, Canada, Sarah McLachlan celebrated the 30th anniversary of her landmark album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy with a performance that was both intimate and nostalgic. This tour revisits the album that catapulted her to international fame three decades ago. Sarah wrote the album in Montreal and recorded it at the famous Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec, in 1993.
Shania Twain pumps up Edmonton ahead of Game 4
Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals, and the stakes could not have been higher. However, the looming must-win game did not dampen the spirits of Oilers fans. On the contrary, it seemed to rally the crowd and create an electric energy in the Fan Park.
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.
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