RBC Bluesfest Revue Review
Six-plus weeks and 32 bands later, we have come to the conclusion of the RBC Bluefest Revue series, just in […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Ukrainia
Our final RBC Bluesfest Revue is Ukrainia. They’re an extremely unique band – one taking Eastern European folk and mixing it […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Wicked Grin
If you’re looking for blues at the RBC Bluesfest, then look no further than local act, Wicked Grin. Their sound […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Tindervox
Remember the 90s? Tindervox sure does. When I hear this band (and especially Kara’s voice), I hear some Joydrop, and […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: The Red Rails
Holy $#!%. That’s all I could say when I heard The Red Rails for the first time. Bluefest indeed, these […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: The Split
RBC BLUESFEST REVUE: THE SPLIT Fans of Lee Fields, Charles Bradley and James Brown should check out The Split when […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Still Winter Hills
With a nice throwback sound, blending catchy melodies and quality musicianship, Still Winter Hills are a band that would feel […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Silver Creek
Silver Creek are a pretty phenomenal roots band from Ottawa. They’ve been playing for years, touring around Canada and playing […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Sound of Lions
Chill-out pop. A touch of R&B. Brooding bluesy notes. Sprinkle with a bit of trip hop. Add cool beats. Those […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Silkken Laumann
Silkken Laumann No, I’ve not lost my mind and decided to write about Canadian Olympic Rower Silken Laumann, but about […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Scattered Clouds
Certain music can transport you to places that you feel like you’ve never seen before. Places that hit all your […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Pith and The Parenchymas
This post has been revised as the band has a new album and has changed its sound. The definitions have […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Old Whiskey Road
I’m loving that Bluefest is tapping into so much local blues for the festival this year. Old Whiskey Road don’t […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Old Stereo
Ottawa’s Old Stereo are bringing their funky rockin’ soul sound to RBC Bluesfest. Fans of Gary Clark Jr will love […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Mackenzie Rhythm Section
One of the great joys of going to festivals is discovering new bands that sound like nothing you already listen […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Keturah Johnson
While there are plenty of excellent songwriters and bands in the Ottawa area, Keturah Johnson may be the one who […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Kalle Mattson
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, but now an Ottawa resident, the young Kalle Mattson has become a critical darling over […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Jonathan Becker & The North Fields
Jonathan Becker has been performing since 2005, and as himself since 2009. He, along with his band, The North Fields […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: John Allaire and the Campistas
I once heard someone say that there is nothing like the sound of a guy who’s been through it all […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: James Leclaire
Originally from nearby Renfrew, Ontario, James Leclaire has established himself as one of Ottawa’s rising country-folk singers. However, Leclaire isn’t […]