Ottawa Cityfolk Night 2!

Friday night in the capital and everyone was ready to let loose and make some noise!

Let’s face it. The pandemic has knocked us all on our collective butt. Some more than others of course, but live music fans have been missing something special that keeps them whole. Friday night was more than just a return to live music for many. It was a return to normal. Hearing those familiar opening chords sent shivers down the spines of many and reminded us that it’s all going to be ok in the end.

It’s a tough job opening for two beloved veteran bands, but the Command Sisters from Toronto (“Yes we are sisters and yes our last name is Command”) got it done in fine style. With a tagline like “if they stepped out of a frame from a Tarantino flick, no one would  question it” we were all anxious to see and hear what they would bring. Bright red lipstick and slick fashion sense aside, Charlotte and Sarah were in perfect harmony throughout their set. Catchy, upbeat, tight hooks and power vocals are what this duo was all about and the growing crowd was loving every minute of it.

Following this command performance was a band that is amongst the top selling Canadian bands of all time. Moist, fronted by David Usher, were visibly giddy to be back on stage after a very long hiatus. Their joy, particularly during the first few moments of the first song, was palpable and infectious. We all let our hair down and let ourselves feel the music again. The band played a few new tracks, but relied mostly on crowd-pleasers like Push and Silver. It was an outstanding performance.

Finally, the moment everyone was waiting for, the boys from Our Lady Peace slowly took to the dimly lit stage. The crowd went wild and kicked it up another notch when front man Raine Maida stepped into the light. Telling the crowd like it felt like they were coming home, they launched into an incredible set. From Innocent to the final song of the night Starseed they were in fine form. Their cover of Neil Young’s Paper Moon was a very elegant and fitting tribute to the Canadian icon.

Dust off those cowboy hats for the final night of this 2021 version of Cityfolk. Sacha, the Reklaws and Dean Brody are going to bring it all home tonight! For tickets visit https://cityfolkfestival.com/

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