2017 Fests

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Bluesfest Day 1: Death From Above, Pokey Lafarge, Telecomo and Pony Girl

Photos by Els Durnford/Ottawa Showbox RBC Ottawa Bluesfest kicked off the 2017 edition in style Thursday night at Lebreton Flats

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Ottawa Bluesfest 2017: Top Picks

Featured photo: Anderson .Paak by Julio Enriquez It is that beautiful time a year again where Lebreton Flats transforms into

Interview: Tribe Royal Are Ready as Ever for the Big Stage

Tribe Royal is a four-piece band from Ottawa formed in 2014 who cannot be placed in a box. The band explores

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Gallery: Montebello Rockfest 2017

The twelfth edition of Montebello Rockfest had everything you’d expect—long lines to get in, circle pits, sunburns, and a lot

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Contest: Win a pair of full festival passes to RBC Bluesfest

*Note—this contest has ended. If you have not received an email about winning the passes, you were not selected. Good

10 Highlights of Montebello Rockfest 2017

This past weekend Rockfest in Montebello, QC, turned 12 years old and I was there to take it all in.

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Top 10 Picks: Ottawa Jazz Festival 2017

Featured image by TDMusic “Where’s the jazz?” I heard someone comment recently about this year’s TD Ottawa Jazz Festival. I

OXW Day 5: Trails, Lake Urmia, & Nice Try

Featured image by Els Durnford Trails was the first band to play. Songwriter Allie O’Manique’s sweet melodic voice gently flowed

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OXW Day 4: Sally Ride, Empty Nesters, The Shiverettes, Toxic Thoughts

Photos by Sara Osmanovic I managed to get to Ottawa Explosion earlier than expected and in time to hear the

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OXW Day 4: The Smugglers, Needles//Pins, Tough Age and Expanda Fuzz

During Ottawa Explosion’s fourth day, the outdoor stage at Club SAW was rocked by the Mint Records Showcase featuring The