Doldrums Festival Preview: March 24-25
Since 2012 the Doldrums Festival has been an annual respite from the cold and slushy tail end of winter in Ottawa.
This year, the two-night festival is taking place at Club SAW in the heart of the nation’s capital on March 24 and 25. Doldrums Festival is a great example of independent Ottawa organizers and musicians working hard to showcase the best and brightest this city has to offer. This year’s edition features all local acts and is made possible thanks to the support of community-oriented businesses such as CHUO 89.1 FM, Dave’s Drum Shop, Spaceman Music Ottawa, Happy Goat Coffee Co., and Ringbill Records.
If you’re into dreamy, psychedelic and experimental vibes, night one is a sure bet with a solid dose of synth and effects-driven acts – Destroy Clocks, Church of Trees, Kate Schroder and sbsst. Leave your preconceived notions at the door and be prepared to be taken on an otherworldly musical adventure.
Night two shifts gears from the whimsical to the rocking, as Saturday focuses more on electric guitars and grandiose percussion as the driving force. Expect an all out party filled with energy, as performances by Prayer Wheels, Nightshades, Shadowhand and The Vile Bodies are sure to get the crowd going.
So this weekend, escape the winter blues and march your way through Ottawa’s slushy sidewalks to Club SAW for two great nights of local music with a little bit of something for everyone. Check out a recent interview with Church of Trees by Sometimes Always below.
Details:
$8 in advance, or $10 at the door
19+ event
Tickets available at Vertigo Records and The Record Centre.