Last week I went down to Seattle for the second year to check out the Capitol Hill Block Party and the city itself. The festival is situated in the heart of Capitol Hill where they close off a block of the city making it a fun party! On the first day of the festival, I …
Finally, here it is! After surviving the hear for 10 days of RBC Ottawa Bluesfest. It came on the final day of the festival and who I saw performed on that hot day. Ottawa’s Animal Confession started off at the City Stage Jaryd Stanley at the Claridge Homes Stage. The Jerry Cans at the City …
The weather was scorching hot on the second last day of RBC Ottawa Bluesfest. It was kind of my favorite day since there was one artist I really wanted to see. Started off the day with Ottawa’s hip-hop artist Hevve (pronounced Heavy). Cooled off inside at the Barney Danson Theatre to catch abit of pop …
Have a listen to the July 16, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. Made picks for who to see at Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend in Seattle [July 20 – 22] (Since I am heading there this weekend). HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: Good Shade – Styrofoam The Dant Danners – …
Friday the 13th at RBC Ottawa Bluesfest. Day 8 had mostly a country and rock vibe at the City Stage and EDM at the Blacksheep Stage which was presented by Deadbeats. Began by checking out this hip-hop artist named BLACK IRI$H. Sturgill Simpson was all American Country at the City Stage. Grandtheft was insane and …
Day 7 of RBC Ottawa Bluesfest was kind of “Huh” night. Having Blue Rodeo as the headliner and Naughty by Nature opening up for them. Originally Shaggy was supposed to headline but he had to pull out probably to do more promo work with Sting on the duet album “44/876”. Quoting Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, …
The day after the big night with Foo Fighters. Attedance levels went back to normal on Day 6 of RBC Ottawa Bluesfest. Started off at the Claridge Homes stage with Ottawa singer Andrew Waines. Great young up and coming singer, did a mix of cover and original pop/dance/soul music. One man artist The Suitcase Junket …
After a break on Monday, RBC Ottawa Bluesfest picked up full stream to what was the busiest nights. So busy that it was literally sold out for Foo Fighters! What a show it was! At least I got to hear Learn to Fly, My Hero and Monkey Wrench! The wonderful Catriona Sturton started off the …
Have a listen to the July 9, 2018 edition of No Filter on CHUO 89.1 FM. Part two of Ottawa Bluesfest coverage, the festival runs until July 15th. Made some picks of who to see at the festival. Click here for the schedule. HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: Catriona Sturton – North Window M. Ward …
Day 4 of RBC Ottawa Bluesfest was a hot one weather wise. Performing on July 8th were: Tara Shannon Alanna Sterling & The Silvers Cody Coyote Graven Larkin Poe. They were the surprise standouts and totally rocked it at the Claridge Homes Stage. Who knew they are descendants to Edgar Allan Poe. Amos the Transparent …