CityFolk kicks off with rock royalty as Steve Earle brings Copperhead Road to Ottawa
It was an unseasonably warm Wednesday night, for mid-September, in Ottawa but that didn’t stop the crowds from heading down to Lansdowne park for the kick off of the annual CityFolk festival to catch the iconic Copperhead Road album performed live by Steve Earle himself as part of it’s 30th Anniversary.
Byrne Brings Down The House Thursday at CityFolk
Thursday night at CityFolk featured legendary hard hitters Ani DiFranco and David Byrne, whose performances certainly lived up to the hype.
Chet Faker may be dead but Nick Murphy was alive and kicking at Cityfolk
Australian pop phenom Chet Faker has reverted to his birth name, Nick Murphy, but he hasn’t lost the ability to hypnotize a crowd, as seen on Friday night at CityFolk in Ottawa.
Q&A with Ottawa’s Audrey Saparno
Feature photo by Salam Basalamah Born and raised in Ottawa, Audrey Saparno has been strumming her acoustic guitar and weaving warm tunes since as long as she can remember. No, seriously, she’s been singing since before she could even talk. Citing influences from Joni Mitchell, Dawud Wharnsby and her hometown’s own Lynn Miles, her music rolls […]
Night One at City Folk Festival was a Success !
The first night of CityFolk Festival in Ottawa was Wednesday, and it went off without a hitch. With stylings from the likes of Kaija, Ruth B, Allan Rayman and Post Malone, there was a little something for everyone.
It’s here! The CityFolk 2017 lineup…
CityFolk 2017 will take place from September 13 to 17 on the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park.
Ottawa’s CityFolk Fest – Three Days and Counting
Ottawa’s annual Folk Festival returned to Lansdowne Park for a second consecutive year on Thursday, and is continuing strong as we plow through the weekend events, with more to follow starting Sunday afternoon. The festival, now widely known as CityFolk has continued to grow in new and inventive ways, included an expanded lineup of incredible […]
Many CityFolk were Craving some James Bay
As the sun started to set, the black curtain was pulled down and the boys were back, less than 2 years away from their last Bluesfest, Boston’s Dropkick Murphys hit the stage. They brought a whole lot of energy, just guessing, but the next few days may not have the same energy or security at the […]
CityFolk organizers announce incredible Marvest line-up full of local talent!
Ottawa, August 26, 2015 — CityFolk music festival organizers today confirmed plans to stage a showcase of exceptional musical talent under the banner of Marvest. The Ottawa area has a wealth of musical talent, and Marvest plans to reap the harvest. Marvest—a harvest of music, fun, food and beverages—is the newest initiative from the folks […]
Blockbuster line-up announced for CityFolk
June 2, 2015, Ottawa, ON— CityFolk music festival organizers today announced the initial line-up for their 2015 program. Confirmed acts to date include: Van Morrison, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, Of Monsters and Men, Passenger, UB40, The Tubes, The Sheepdogs, Patrick Watson, Walk Off The Earth, Lord Huron, Elle King, Lisa LeBlanc, Lucinda Williams, St. Paul […]