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Month: July 2018

Keith Sharp
    If history had dictated otherwise, Howard Jones would have developed into a bona fide Canadian pop superstar. Having moved to Ottawa when he was nine years old, Jones sparked a burgeoning music career and by the age of 14 was performing in his own band, Warrior. Unfortunately for Jones, his parents decided to move back to the UK... Read More

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

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

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THOMPSON TWINS’ TOM BAILEY’S FORTHCOMING SOLO ALBUM HAS EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE PREMIERE TODAY
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 LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – KELSEY HAYES – Part 2

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BLUESFEST LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – KELSEY HAYES – Part 2
  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 1 – BANK STREET BONBONS DELIVER CHAOTIC COOLNESS – Part 1

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

The eggs have hatched!

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The eggs have hatched!
After successfully relocating a nest on the festival site last Tuesday, June 26, RBC Bluesfest officials are delighted to announce that three of four eggs have hatched, as of 5:30 p.m. today, at the RBC Bluesfest festival site in Ottawa, Canada. The relocation allowed the festival to proceed with the enormous set up required for the 10-day event. While festival... Read More