Alt-J join the RBC Bluesfest line up

RBC Bluesfest organizers today announced a major addition to an already star-studded line-up – English indie rock phenomenon ALT-J, named for the delta symbol that appears when pressing “Alt” and “J” on a Mac keyboard. The band’s brilliant album RELAXER follows 2014’s Grammy-nominated This Is All Yours, and their 2012 Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello…

RBC Bluesfest celebrates 25th anniversary with lineup for the ages – all ages

RBC Bluesfest organizers today announced a star-packed lineup for their 25th anniversary edition. From iconic classic-rock favourites to today’s top trending acts, this year’s festival boasts a wealth of world-class talent for what has become an Ottawa institution. Confirmed acts to date include: The Killers, Eric Church, Backstreet Boys, Kygo, Alexisonfire, Logic, Jessie Reyez, Snoop…

RBC Bluesfest Canada announces lineup additions

 
RBC Bluesfest organizers today announced three early lineup additions for July 5th, 2019 – ERIC CHURCH, JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT and COLTER WALL – increasing the buzz created by an earlier confirmation that BACKSTREET BOYS are coming to the ‘fest on July 14th.  The festival runs from July 4th to 14th.  Organizers also…

CityFolk Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with a huge line-up


CityFolk Festival organizers today announced the initial line-up for their 2018 program, in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Confirmed acts to date include DAVID BYRNE, HOZIER, NICK MURPHY (CHET FAKER), JANIS IAN, BELLE AND SEBASTIAN, KALEO, THE DECEMBERISTS, MICHAEL MCDONALD, TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES, LINDI ORTEGA, ALLAN RAYMAN, TRAMPLED BY TURTLES,…

Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest line up gets bigger!

RBC Bluesfest organizers today announced the addition of ‘fest favourites, BLUE RODE0. Since the festival’s inception, Blue Rodeo has repeatedly charmed, thrilled, and outright rocked RBC Bluesfest audiences. They’ll be appearing on July 12. It’s great to have Blue Rodeo back after a few years’ hiatus from the line-up. Their live show ranks right up…