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Ottawa Bluesfest

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Last post from Ottawa Bluesfest 2022 (I swear!) with Aysanabee, The National, and The Beaches)

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2022, Beaches, Karen Coughtrey, Ottawa Bluesfest, Ross MacDonald, The National

[A final post from Ottawa Bluesfest from Ross MacDonald (text) and Karen Coughtrey (words). -AC] The last day of the

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Yet another check on Ottawa Bluesfest 2022. This is part one of a report on Day 7.

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Crash Test Dummies, Interview, Lucy Dacus, Ottawa Bluesfest

[More from Ottawa Bluesfest with Ross MacDonald (photos) and Karen Coughtrey (text). – AC] Opening on Day 7 of Ottawa’s

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Concerts 

Another check in with Ottawa Bluesfest 2022 featuring Rage Against the Machine

July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 Alan Cross 2 Comments Karen Coughtey, Ottawa Bluesfest, Rage Against the Machine, Ross MacDonald

Bluesfest was the place to be in Ottawa Friday night, as this city has waited years for the chance to

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Concerts 

Let’s check in with Ottawa Bluesfest 2022 again (Day 4)

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alanis Morissette, Garbage, Karen Coughtrey, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Ottawa Bluesfest, Ross MacDonald, Shirley Manson, Sophia Radisch

[Another report from on-the-ground correspondents Ross MacDonald (text) and Karen Coughtrey (text). – AC] Ottawa Bluesfest night four got off

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Concerts 

Let’s check in on Ottawa Bluesfest. Here’s Day 2.

July 10, 2022July 11, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2022, JACK JOHNSON, Karen Coughtrey, Nambi, New Pornographers, Ottawa Bluesfest, Ross MacDonald, Tash Sultana

[Correspondents Ross MacDonald (photos) and Karen Coughtrey (text) are covering the event for us. – AC] R&B artist Nambi &

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Music News 

Here’s a quick preview of Ottawa Bluesfest 2022. Tickets still available!

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2022, Alexisonfire, Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, Rage Against the Machine, Ross MacDonald, Sum 41

[After a hiatus induced by COVID, Ottawa Bluesfest starts next week. Correspondent Ross MacDonald has this preview. And yes, there

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Concerts 

Ottawa Bluesfest is back for 2022

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2022, lineup, Ottawa Bluesfest, Ross MacDonald

[A report from Ottawa correspondent Ross MacDonald. – AC] It’s been a long and difficult past two years, especially for

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A check on Ottawa Bluesfest, part 2

September 28, 2021September 27, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aysanabee, Lauryn Mcfarlane, Ottawa Bluesfest, Ross McDonald, Tokyo Police Club Half Moon Run

This year’s Ottawa Bluesfest was an all-Canadian festival due to pandemic restrictions; the opening night showcasing alt-rock artists. There was rain

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Concerts 

Keeping tabs on Ottawa Bluesfest, part 1: Aysanabee

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aysanabee, Ottawa Bluesfest, Ross MacDonald

[Another Eastern Ontario report from correspondent Ross Macdonald. – AC] Opening for Tokyo Police Club and Half Moon Run on the first

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Random music news for Friday, August 27, 2021

August 27, 2021August 26, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Afghanistan, Busta Rhymes, Concerts, Drake, Festivals, Gene Simmons, Grateful Dead, Hugh Syme, Kanye, Movie Trailers, OnlyFans, Ottawa Bluesfest, Rush, Sting

“Man dies after using adhesive instead of a condom during sex.” That was in Florida, of course. The rest of

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Behold the line-up for the 2020 edition of Ottawa Bluesfest. Wow.

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ottawa Bluesfest

There are precious few successful summer music festival events in this country. Ottawa Bluesfest is one. Check out this lineup:

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