A full catalog of photos from the festival can be found here. This festival season has really seen its ups and downs with the cancellations of huge festivals like Roxodus and the re-branding of what was Montebello Rockfest, now Montebello Rock not coming back nearly as strong as expected. RBC Bluesfest is a saving grace … Continue reading Bluesfest 2019 – Opening Weekend
Reviews/Previews
John 5 w/Dead Girls Academy & Jared James Nichols @ Brass Monkey, Ottawa
Having worked with both Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, he’s well known sonically as a guitarist, but most people don’t recognize the name John 5 when they hear it. John 5 and the Creatures have been around for quite some time though, and they’re just as heavy and just as theatrical as both Manson and … Continue reading John 5 w/Dead Girls Academy & Jared James Nichols @ Brass Monkey, Ottawa
The Dirty Nil w/Dead Soft & Warp Lines @ Babylon Nightclub, Ottawa
Dead Soft Ottawa holds a special place in the history of the Dirty Nil for a couple of reasons. Their Breakthrough Group of the Year Juno Award in 2017 was presented at the ceremony in Ottawa and bassist Ross Miller played his first show with the band following the ceremonies during Juno Week at House … Continue reading The Dirty Nil w/Dead Soft & Warp Lines @ Babylon Nightclub, Ottawa
Parkway Drive w/August Burns Red @ Rebel, Toronto
Winston McCall of Parkway Drive performing @ Montebello Rockfest, 2017 Though they’ve played large Canadian festivals like Montebello Rockfest, Parkway Drive’s vocalist, Winston McCall, was beside himself to be playing a sold-out show in Toronto at Rebel Nightclub in Toronto – exclaiming that it was the biggest show they had ever played in Canada. They … Continue reading Parkway Drive w/August Burns Red @ Rebel, Toronto
Bluesfest 2018 – Alanna Sterling & The Silvers, Cody Coyote, Larkin Poe, Strumbellas
DAY 4 | JULY 8, 2018 ALANNA STERLING AND THE SILVERS Local talent is well celebrated every year at Bluesfest. Although, it doesn’t always bring out the largest crowds – so to see a crowd the size of the one that ended up filling up the Claridge Homes tent for Alanna Sterling and the Silvers … Continue reading Bluesfest 2018 – Alanna Sterling & The Silvers, Cody Coyote, Larkin Poe, Strumbellas
Day One of Bluesfest 2018 – Bryan Adams
DAY 1 | JULY 5 BRYAN ADAMS The first day of Bluesfest is a real hit or miss when it comes to the crowds, especially when it’s on a weeknight at the end of a record breaking heat wave. With Bryan Adams being featured in the headlining slot on the first night this year, the … Continue reading Day One of Bluesfest 2018 – Bryan Adams
Looking forward on Bluesfest 2018
As the capital of Canada, Ottawa almost always has something going on – but the people who live here don’t get excited about much of it, having seen the same events come around so many times. RBC Bluesfest however, doesn’t fit into that category. While the festival has changed immensely over the years and transformed … Continue reading Looking forward on Bluesfest 2018
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ROD STEWART @ CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE, OTTAWA
Rod Stewart’s show at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa was a feast for the eyes, as well as the ears and the heart. Moving through generations of songs with backdrops to match, emphasizing influential political and historical moments. Some stand out images on screen were Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and footage of Stewart … Continue reading ROD STEWART @ CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE, OTTAWA
Too Many Zooz @ 27 Club, Ottawa
When you can put on a show like Too Many Zooz, it’s no surprise that last night’s show at the 27 Club in Ottawa was sold out. The amount of raw energy the trio brought to the stage had the lenses of cameras fogging up with steam. From the moment they hit the stage, everyone … Continue reading Too Many Zooz @ 27 Club, Ottawa
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OUR LADY PEACE W/ MATTHEW GOOD & THE ASCOT ROYALS @ TD PLACE, OTTAWA
While some may classify it as ‘dad rock’ at this point in their careers, that doesn’t stop either Our Lady Peace or Matthew Good from bringing out a crowd of all ages. TD Place was the fifth stop on their joint Canadian tour on Thursday night, and while it was only a half arena show, … Continue reading OUR LADY PEACE W/ MATTHEW GOOD & THE ASCOT ROYALS @ TD PLACE, OTTAWA
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