Sunday, September 17th, 2023, saw the final day of Ottawa’s CityFolk festival, and to say it was the biggest day is an understatement. Fans lined up at the gates at 5 p.m. waiting for the arrival of tonight’s incredible headliners to hit the stage, and the anticipation was all worth it in the end.
KALEO makes an Incredible Return to Canada at CityFolk Music Festival After Five Years
Day 4’s lineup for CityFolk Music Festival sure didn’t disappoint, so much that fans were lined up to get inside before gates opened and the entire front of the stage was packed with screaming teenage fans anxiously awaiting the artists as of 5:00 p.m.
A “Rocking” Evening Had by All at CityFolk Day 3 as Headstones Rocks the Night Away
Day three at CityFolk Music Festival had the rock and roll fans up on their feet all night long and from the very first beat, set the incredible energy for the remainder of the evening. The lineup hosted very versatile styles of music, and contained something for everyone that was sure to leave fans going home stuck with a smile on their face.
Arkells Sends Day Two at CityFolk Festival Out with a Bang
Day two of the CityFolk Music Festival kicked off tonight, Thursday, September 14th, 2023, and to say the least, it was a crowd-pleasing evening from all of the performers. Thousands of people gathered this evening at Lansdowne Park in The Glebe in Downtown Ottawa to witness the beauty and simplicity of live music and to enjoy gathering amongst themselves for the second festival season after lockdown. Tonight’s line-up had no still bodies in the crowd and a bunch of die-hard fans leaving with no voice.
Iggy Pop Kicks Off Ottawa’s CityFolk Music Festival
Ottawa’s annual music festival CityFolk kicked off tonight, Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at Lansdowne Park in the Glebe with Iggy Pop headlining, and it was a night to remember for everyone in attendance. This year’s festival is the second year post-COVID, and the anticipation and excitement of the crowd shone through strongly.
That’s a wrap…BJH gives his take on Sunday at Boots and Hearts
Well the last day of Boots weekend was set to be a highlight and it did not disappoint! I am telling you right now, I have been super impressed with Boots and Hearts and everything here-the food has been amazing, nice variety of drinks and things to keep you entertained through the day.
BJH gives his take on Canadian country at Boots and Hearts…it’s there but needs to be showcased!
Thank god for sunscreen and beer… I mean, water.
Saturday was a scorcher, but that didn’t slow anyone down! The fields were full and I was excited for a day full of music including two of my favourites, FGL and Russell Dickerson.
BJH goes to B&H (An Artist Review)
What a hot beautiful Friday… and the country music fans were ready for more after Niko Moon’s amazing kick off party Thursday night!
It’s so good to be back and have it feel like we didn’t skip a beat-seeing the smiling faces of thousands of country music fans was enough to get me in the mood for a cold beverage and some live music.
Celebrity Review: Dean Brody Beautiful Freakshow Kingston
***Editor’s Note: On Friday night work got in the way of my being able to attend the Kingston stop for Dean Brody’s Beautiful Freakshow Tour. I asked our friend Abby Stewart if she would be willing to do a celebrity review of the show in my absence and she agreed. Although she missed the performance by James Barker Band here is her review of High Valley and headliner Dean Brody.***
