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Anyone else find it was just yesterday that we were talking about the end of Ottawa Bluesfest 2023? Where did the year go? It’s also been 10 years now since I’ve been covering this event so huge kudos to Joe, AJ, Mark and the entire team behind the scenes for inviting us out every year and giving us the opportunity to showcase this world class event.

Ottawa Bluesfest organizers are happy to be celebrating their 30^th anniversary this summer, and today announced a star-studded lineup worthy of the occasion.

Headliners on the RBC Stage include (July 4) – Mother Mother; (July 5) – Nickelback; (July 6) – 50 Cent; (July 7) – Maroon 5; (July 10) – Zac Brown Band; (July 11) – Neil Young Crazy Horse; (July 12) – Tyler Childers; (July 13) – Mötley Crüe; and (July 14) – Nas.

The Calgary Stampede is thrilled to welcome back the Coca-Cola® Stage for 2022! Reimagined in a new location on the southwest end of Stampede Park, the iconic stage will feature award-winning artists so you can sing and dance all day and all night long. The Coca-Cola® Stage lineup is always highly anticipated, and is headlined by a vast array of talent across many different genres.

This must be what Woodstock felt like.

Bluesfest in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron

Bluesfest returned to Ottawa after a one-year hiatus under stormy, muddy conditions, as the weather fluctuated from nearly disastrous to merely glum. Two acoustic openers, Lauryn Macfarlane and Aysanabee, got things started under more mild weather. Then the show went electric with Tokyo Police Club and especially Half Moon Run, as the weather turned.

OTTAWA, (Canada) August 25, 2021 – RBC Bluesfest and CityFolk organizers today announced two major live music events that will take place during two weekends in September: RBC PRESENTS OTTAWA FALL FESTIVALS – RBC Bluesfest & CityFolk.

cover photo – Brett Kissel, Surrey Canada Day 2018 , PhotoByEGO

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, today unveiled the programming lineup for Canada Day in Canada’s Capital Region. The celebrations, which will highlight multiculturalism, diversity and inclusivity in Canadian society, will be held June 30 and July 1 in Ottawa and Gatineau. It promises to be the big party of the summer that you won’t want to miss!

On the heels of announcing an exciting partnership with Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre that would see it become a larger player in Ottawa’s music scene, Bronson Centre hosted two Ontario bands notorious for memorable live performances. The vibe inside the venue was upbeat and excited as fresh dream-pop group Dizzy and veteran indie rockers Tokyo Police Club were about to hit the stage.

Canadian Music Week (CMW), presented by Amsterdam Brewery, now in its 37^thyear, is Canada’s longest running, largest showcase and conference festival. Taking place May 6-12 across downtown Toronto, the venue centric festival will host both local and international acts over the week kicking off with 70’s rock band Television at The Phoenix. In addition festival event favourites return with the iHeartRadio Fan Fest featuring Marshmello and Neon Dreams (May 8), and The Indies presented by Indie 88 and Jim Beam featuring the Born Ruffians, LA FORCE and The Elwins (May 11). Previously announced acts include The Dandy Warhols, Tokyo Police Club, Azealia Banks, Black Mountain, The King Khan and BBQ Show, The Dirty Nil, Sunflower Bean and more. Stay tuned for info on the free concert at Yonge and Dundas Square.

Tokyo Police Club , Cancer Bats and a Memorial benefit for local musician Tyler Hay are just the start for a stacked April from the awesome crew over at Spectrasonic.

Wristbands on sale at TicketWeb.ca

Over 100 artists to perform in 17 venues across the city