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: 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 […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Firebelly
These guys know what’s what. They play the blues, but they play it like jazz. Each song features a healthy […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Fiftymen
“OH HELL YES” – My first reaction when I hit play on their self-titled LP Fiftymen. This Ottawa five-piece band […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Farewell Davidson
Farewell Davidson could be one of the big surprises of Bluesfest 2014. With a melodic but rocky sound reminiscent of […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Cold Capital
We’ve covered nearly the waterfront of music genres on the RBC Bluesfest Revue, and today we feature a blues-roots band that […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Catriona Sturton
Catriona Sturton has been everywhere, man. She’s been everywhere. She’s played in punk bands in Japan, she’s played across Canada […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Boyhood
Ottawa’s Caylie Runciman, also known as Boyhood plays some awesome, experimental rock and roll and pop music. They have an […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: BlakDenim
There’s something to be said for artists who take something that’s been done and turn it on its head. BlakDenim, […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Bella Cat
Bella Cat arguably has the most enthralling, soulful voice in the area. Belting lyrics reminiscent of the great soul-blues singers […]
RBC Bluesfest Revue: Average Times
Average Times…why is it only now that I’ve heard of you guys? Not since The Polymorphines have I immediately felt […]