Beryl dampens the grounds but show goes on as Zac Brown Band returns to Ottawa Bluesfest
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl did a number of the grounds at Ottawa Bluesfest as it entered day 6 causing a slight delay in the venue opening. But mud and threats of more rain only had minor impacts on the crowd and did little to dampen spirits of festival goers in Canada’s capital.
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
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 […]
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 […]
Big Wreck Rocks The Field at TD Place
Progressive rock group Big Wreck take the stage at TD Place to help the Ottawa Redblacks celebrate their 10th year being in the CFL while taking on the Hamilton Tiger Cats.
Cage the Elephant Rocks the Stage
Before this show, I only knew Cage the Elephant for their song “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked”. However, when I had to sign a waiver and attend a safety meeting with their Head of Security, I knew the show was going to be extraordinary. Cage the Elephant brought their electrifying energy to the stage […]
Stanley Cup Finals – Game 6
Edmonton has been waiting for the Stanley Cup to return to its proper home since 2006. Well, this may happen on Monday for Game 7. Still, adding to the excitement and energy of the thousands watching the game from Fan Park, Canadian rock band The Beaches, and DJ duo Loud Luxury performed for the eagerly […]
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 […]
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.
Avril Lavigne Rocks Vancouver with ‘Greatest Hit Tour’ Debut
Avril Lavigne’s ‘Greatest Hit Tour’ debut at Rogers Arena in Vancouver was a spectacular display of the singer’s enduring talent and captivating presence. As a seasoned concertgoer who had previously witnessed Avril on her ‘Best Damn Thing’ tour, it was evident that she has not only maintained her exceptional performance quality but has perfected it […]