The weather was perfect, sure a little bit of rain was in the forecast but after Jazzfest a little bit of rain wasn’t going to dampen our spirits, and the lineup for Day 3 of RBC Bluesfest was red hot with 50 Cent set to cap off the night.
Country Music the highlight of RBC Bluesfest Day 2
Rain and thunderstorms threatened, late in the day, to washout the second day of RBC Bluesfest 2017 but by the time the first notes rang out the clouds cleared and the crowds descended on Lebreton Flats.
Blue Rodeo keeps ’em thirsty on a hot Friday night in Banff
On another beautiful, unseasonably hot Friday night in Banff, 1500+ people gathered in the Shaw Amphitheater at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity for a sold out show. Canadian music fans showed us that you don’t need to go to the Calgary Stampede for a rockin’ good time on a Friday night.
Trackside Rocks London For a Second Year
We celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday at the Western Fair District July 1 & 2 by kickin’ it trackside with the great folks at Trackside Music Festival, and what better way to celebrate than with a lineup of artists packed with some of our favourite Canadians!
Canada Turns 150 on the Hill – Part 2
On July 1st, approximately 25,000 thousands red and white clad partygoers could be found dancing the night away on Parliament Hill. Those brave souls who endured the very long security lines only to be dumped on by Mother Nature were rewarded by performances by some of the country’s leading artists.
Joss Stone brings her Soul to Ottawa Jazzfest
Joss Stone walked onto the TD Jazz festival Main Stage Sunday night in Confederation Park and floated an invitation out to the audience to come together and connect through music.
The PepTides and Caravan Palace get the Ottawa Jazz Fest dancing.
The Ottawa weather hasn’t really been spoiling the Jazz Fest crowd this year, having had thunder, lightning and pouring rain almost every night, but even tonight some faithful festival goers brought out their lawn chairs and party hats and headed to the City Hall’s Tartan Home Stage and Confederation Park’s TekSavvy Main Stage for some live music.
The 105th Grey Cup Festival arriving to Ottawa!
Lansdowne will be transformed this November as RNation welcomes OurNation to Ottawa for the 105th Grey Cup Festival presented by Shaw. The celebrations leading up to the CFL’s annual championship game will feature live music, community events, big team parties, family fun and more.
Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival 2017
In it’s 35th year, the Ottawa Dragon Boat festival is an attraction for outdoor music revellers, beach enthusiasts and competitive dragonboat racers. The best part – it’s free. So, for anybody that may have missed it this year, put it on your calendar for next year as a must see event!
Album Review – Lynval Golding (of The Specials) – Joe Strummer Tribute Album
The Specials have been bringing their unique brand of funk, punk, dance, Rhasta and ska music to the masses since well before I was born, and they still have plenty more to say. The group preaches love and acceptance, and stands opposed to racial divide.
