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.
CityFolk music festival organizers announce star-studded lineup
Iggy Pop; Arkells; Bush; Kaleo; Hozier and more set to grace the stage on The Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park this September
#CanadaPerforms at RBC Bluesfest Drive-In
This summer, a diverse range of emerging and established Canadian artists and bands—including Sam Roberts Band, Marie-Mai, Patrick Watson, and Tim Hicks—will perform live concerts at the Place des Festivals, Zibi site. People will be able to drive in and watch live performances from their vehicles, respecting distancing measures in place at that time.
June 18, 2020 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre and RBC Bluesfest are coming together to present #CanadaPerforms at RBC Bluesfest Drive-In, a summer weekend series of live concerts, where people will drive, park, and watch from their individual dedicated space.
Big Sugar and Special Guests celebrate the life of Garry Lowe
Big Sugar hosted a tribute show in memory of their long time bassist Garry Lowe, who passed away July 7 2018 after a 2 year battle with Cancer. When frontman Gordie Johnson put out some feelers with their musician friends, the response was overwhelming. Performers in attendance were Mark Holmes (Platinum Blonde), Danko Jones, Tom Wilson (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Jag Tanna and Edwin (I Mother Earth), Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies), Cody Bowles and Kevin Comeau (Crown Lands), The Road Hammers, Molly Johnson, Willi Williams, Bongo Gene, Dan Kurts (the New Deal), Leroy Sibbles, Carl Harvey, Julian Taylor (Staggered Crossing) Maestro Fresh Wes, Culture Shock, Dream Warriors, Bedouin SoundClash, and Adrian Miller. (I hope I didn’t miss anyone).
After The Storm: Ottawa comes together for September’s Tornado victims
On September 21 around 4:00 in the afternoon. I was headed home from work, travelling along the Queensway in Ottawa on what seemed like a normal Friday, except for the fact that cooler morning temperatures had given way to sweltering hot humid temperatures and a threat of severe thunderstorms came along with the temperature change. My gut told me that something wasn’t right about this weather combination…
Second annual Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival Lineup Announced!
Our nation’s capital is bustling with winter festivities and beginning last year the Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival got in on the fun hosting the 1st ice dragon boat festival in North America.
