Discussing “Alternatives” with Royal Canoe
There is an increasing number of musicians and bands who are bucking the trend of being categorized under a single […]
2014 Ottawa Bluesfest – An Interview with Blues Musician Peter D. Harper
Peter D. Harper is an Australian-American singer-songwriter who specializes in blues and roots music. Actually, Peter was born in England […]
2014 Ottawa Bluesfest Revue – Hanging Out with Deltron 3030
In our continuing series of interviews and other events with artists at this summer Ottawa Bluesfest, we (which includes the […]
2014 Ottawa Bluesfest Revue – Bands from the YOW (Part I)
At this year RBC Ottawa Bluesfest, we had a chance to meet with all 32 Ottawa acts performing at the […]
In Revue: RBC Ottawa Bluesfest 2014
It’s been three days since the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest ended, and like many festival goers withdrawal is in full force. […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue, July 13 – Farewell Davidson, Still Winter Hills, and The Red Rails
It’s the last day, and, if you’re like us, depression might be setting in since it will be another 364 […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue, July 12 – Sound of Lions, Atherton, Wicked Grin, John Allaire & The Campistas, Jonathan Becker & The North Fields, and Catriona Sturton
Two more days left, and there’s a 6-pack of local performers to check out. As usual, they are listed in chronological order. […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue, July 11 – Amanda Rheaume and Keturah Johnson
Just two Ottawa-area performers on the slate for Bluesfest today. It’s an interesting pairing as one is a veteran singer-songwriter who has […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue, July 10 – Firebelly, Ukrania, and Bella Cat
Only four days left of Bluesfest including today, so take every advantage you can to catch some great acts. Here’s your […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue, July 8 & 9 – Pith & Parenchymas and Average Times
After a day off, we’re back at it. Only two Ottawa-area bands performing over the next two days, so we’re […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue, July 6 – Old Whiskey Road, Boyhood, and Tindervox
Here’s your quick rundown of the Ottawa-area performers playing Bluesfest today in chronological order. It’s a lighter schedule than yesterday. […]
RBC Bluefest Revue, July 4 – Cold Capital, Silkken Laumann, and Angelique Francis
Here’s your quick rundown of the Ottawa-area performers playing Bluesfest today (July 4). Click on the performers’ name to get […]
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 […]