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Queens of the Stone Age – Bluesfest Review

Queens of the Stone Age – Bluesfest Review

Torrential rain did not deter fans of Queens of the Stone Age, who waited patiently in front of the Claridge Stage for skies to clear. Following a short delay, the band counted off “You Think I [...]

Hip showmanship, Canadian style…

Hip showmanship, Canadian style…

Everything about the show last night was Hip Canadiana, before it even started.  Making my way through the crowd I passed a trio sitting in Canada flag camping chairs and groups of 30-somethings partying it up, [...]

Fun hits Big Time at Bluesfest

Fun hits Big Time at Bluesfest

According to fun., the Grammy-winning indie band from New York, Sunday night at Ottawa’s Bluesfest was their biggest show – ever.  I knew of fun. and really like their songs, but this performance completely exceeded expectations.  [...]

Xavier Rudd returns to Ottawa

Xavier Rudd returns to Ottawa

Xavier Rudd, the multi-instrumentalist, world class surfer, animal rights activist and nature conservationist, was back in Ottawa to perform at the Bronson Centre on Tuesday December 4th, 2012, as part of his Spirit Bird Tour.   [...]

Skrillex A Raving Success at Bluesfest

Skrillex A Raving Success at Bluesfest

By Ryan Arbuckle Skrillex (Sonny John Moore) is a twenty-four year old electronic music producer and singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California who was the main stage headliner for Saturday nights Bluesfest. He is on a cross [...]