Trending Changes Is The Key To Rock The Park’s Continued Success

July 9, 2018July 10, 2018 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp The key to 15 years of continued success at London’s Rock The Park Music Festival is Promoter Brad Jones’ ability to keep his finger on the pulse of ever changing musical trends. Kicking off this Wednesday at the city’s Harris Park venue, the four-night festival will feature two lineups of current alternative rock bands like Shinedown,,... Read More

THOMPSON TWINS’ TOM BAILEY’S FORTHCOMING SOLO ALBUM HAS EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE PREMIERE TODAY

July 9, 2018 Music Express

BAILEY ON EXTENSIVE TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA WITH BOY GEORGE & CULTURE CLUB AND THE B’52S – The title track from new wave icon Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey’s forthcoming solo album, “Science Fiction,” has its exclusive worldwide premiere today; click hereto check it out. The song, inspired by space, is yet another example of Bailey’s signature flair for hook-laden, radio-friendly tunes. Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey’s... Read More

BLUESFEST – DAY 2 – JETHRO TULL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

July 9, 2018 Music Express

Bluesfest goers flocked to the City Stage Friday night to enjoy the musical legacy of progressive rock giants, Jethro Tull. Spearheaded by founding member, Ian Anderson, the band is on a 50-year anniversary world tour, in celebration of debut album, This Was, released in 1968. The show also paid homage to some 36 musicians that were part of the... Read More

BLUESFEST LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – KELSEY HAYES – Part 2

July 9, 2018 Music Express

Ottawa’s singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Kelsey Hayes, and her top notch guitar-bass-drums ensemble more than impressed me on Friday night as they kicked things off on day number two at the Claridge stage. Kelsey performed a collection of well-written originals from her two EP’s, and peppered her set with some creative cover material. One of her originals, entitled “Thursday... Read More

BLUESFEST DAY ONE – OTTAWA WELCOMES HOME BRYAN ADAMS

July 9, 2018 Music Express

Bryan Adams set the City stage on fire with a memorable 2-hour performance on opening night at Bluesfest. From start to finish, the energy and enthusiasm he and the rest of the band poured out onstage was felt and reciprocated by the crowd, who were 21,000 strong. He kicked off the night with “Ultimate Love”, one of two new... Read More

BLUESFEST DAY 1 – BANK STREET BONBONS DELIVER CHAOTIC COOLNESS – Part 1

July 9, 2018July 14, 2018 Music Express

Ottawa’s 8-piece jazz ensemble, The Bank Street Bonbons, brought their incredible big band sound to open Bluesfest festivities on the Claridge stage Thursday night. Situated where the River stage once was, the covered structure that now houses the Claridge stage provided welcoming shade and seating amidst the tropical heat. Two trombones, two saxes, and two trumpets ensued in a whirling... Read More

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