As RBC Bluesfest wrapped up for another year, the fans were left wanting more after listening to Midnight Shine, Tim Hicks and Tom Petty. (Cover photo: Mark Horton)
Our RBC Bluesfest 2017 Wishlist
The much anticipated lineup announcement for RBC Bluesfest 2017 is expected overnight tonight. Although it’s always been hard to predict we thought we’d put together a wishlist of who we’d like to see / could see at Lebreton Flats this summer.
Midnight Shine shines on CityFolk stage in Ottawa debut
It was a beautiful late summer afternoon in Canada’s Capital, the great lawn at Lansdowne park was still soggy from the rain on Saturday but the crowds were starting to make their way down for the final day of CityFolk.
RBC Ottawa Bluesfest…is it all in the name? #MondayMusings
It’s that time of year again, first everyone is excited about the forthcoming announcement of the Ottawa Bluesfest lineup and then for the next 5 months won’t stop complaining about the lack of “blues” in the lineup.
CityFolk organizers announce incredible Marvest line-up full of local talent!
Marvest Logo
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 behind CityFolk. Marvest will highlight Ottawa’s best new sounds and celebrate the many talented musicians who have made Ottawa’s music scene so vibrant.
Ottawa Bluesfest adds CeeLo Green and Air Supply
RBC Ottawa Bluesfest organizers today announced two major additions to an ever-burgeoning line-up, which already includes such heavy weights as Keith Urban, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kanye West and more.
Emma Peckford – Just Breathe
Emma Peckford performs at the 2014 “She’s the One” competition
at Ottawa Bluesfest – Photo by Hendrik Pape Sound Check Entertainment
You may remember the name Emma Peckford if you were following our coverage of last year’s “She’s The One” competition at RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest. Emma won last summer’s competition and yesterday she celebrated the release of the official music video for her début single “Just Breathe“.
