#rbc bluesfest

[jemaystraveljournal]

I was fortunate enough to be backstage for the Luda performance and I had a GREAT time 🥰🎶

[alanangels]

Foo Fighters at RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest 2023

[not-a-fever-dream]

[rjzimmerman]

Ha! A mom kildeer bird and her nest and eggs have been holding up a music festival in Ottawa. Because of the Migratory Birds Convention Act (same as the US’ Migratory Bird Treaty Act), the festival organizers have to be careful in messing with the bird. First photo is mom. Then a video explaining how the music festival organizer have been moving mom, eggs and nest, so the music festival can proceed. Then a photo showing us what a kildeer fledgling looks like (cute, as expected). Following that, an excerpt from the media story.

Excerpt:

Every summer, several hundred thousand music fans descend upon Canada’s capital city of Ottawa to attend one of the country’s largest music festivals. This year, preparations for the RBC Bluesfest seemed to be going smoothly. An all-star lineup featuring headliners such as the Foo Fighters and Shawn Mendes was secured, and tickets had been on sale since mid-February.

But Friday, less than two weeks before the popular festival is scheduled to begin, organizers stumbled upon a problem that could derail all their carefully laid plans.

Nestled in a patch of cobblestone right where a main stage is set to be built are four small speckled bird eggs. Guarding them is one very protective mother killdeer.

Nate Graves, head of the crew preparing to construct the stage, told Canadian Broadcasting Corp. that he was walking on the cobblestones when he saw the bird flapping its wings at him.

“So I backed away and then it ran off and pretended it had a broken wing,” Graves said. “I’ve seen that before. I knew it was protecting a nest.”

On average, an adult killdeer, a nondescript brown-and-white bird with spindly legs and a distinct high-pitched call, ranges in length from about 8 to 11 inches and weighs between 2.6 to 4.5 ounces, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Its eggs are even tinier, measuring only 1.5 inches long.

In contrast, the Bluesfest boasts an average annual attendance of more than 300,000 people. The 10-day music festival set to begin July 5 is expected to contribute about $31 million to the local economy.

The killdeer, while considered “widespread and abundant,” is nevertheless protected by Canada’s Migratory Birds Convention Act, which means their nests can’t be moved without federal permission, according to Canadian Broadcasting Corp.

[musenewses]

Muse on Instagram:

Pre-show in Ottawa. x

[bluesnowfall]

Got dragged out from under my rock...bribery used....alexisonfire,beer and good times! @adubss26 . . . . . . . . . #rbc #bluesfest #2019 #ottawa #friday #friyay #fridaynight #shenanigans #alexisonfire concert #beer #bff https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz28fikFgjE/?igshid=278xe7t5teci

[canadagiveaway]

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest Contest - Enter For Chance To Win Prize Package

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest Contest – Enter For Chance To Win Prize Package

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest Contest is giving you the chance to win Prize Package from to February 28th, 2021. Canada participants enter by following the given instruction which are available on below before it will ended. Contest Entry Page Contest Rules How To Enter : No purchase demanded to enter or win, not any type of purchase will improve your winning chances. Click on the Contest page which…

[mendesmood]

January - SM3 is in progress January 24 - It’s announced that Shawn will help coach #TeamAlicia on The Voice January 27 - Attended the pre-GRAMMY Gala in New York January 30 - Performed with SZA at the Elton John Grammy Tribute Concert February 3 - Performed at a Bat Mitzvah for the daughter of the inventor of Vitaminwater February 8 - Shawn and his team took a trip to Jamaica to work on the album March 1 - Won the award for ‘Best Male’ at the Global Awards March 3 - Performed at a private pre-Oscar party in LA March 4 - Got a new Power Blue D'Angelico Deluxe 59 guitar March 4 - Attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in LA March 22 - "In My Blood" is released as the first single of SM3 March 23 - "Lost In Japan" is released as the second single of SM3 March 25 - Won the awards for ‘Single of the Year‘ with "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back” and the ‘Fan Choice Award’ at the Juno Awards March 25 - Won the award for ‘Favorite Male Singer’ at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards March 27 - Held a SM3 secret listening session in LA March 28 - Guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden and performed "In My Blood" live for the first time March 29 - Got interviewed while eating spicy wings during a Hot Ones interview April 5 - Got interviewed about the songs on SM3 for Apple Music's Beats 1 April 12 - Attended and performed "In My Blood" at the ECHO awards in Berlin April 19 - Received a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list April 19 - Performed "In My Blood" and a cover of "Psycho" at the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge April 20 - Performed "In My Blood" and "Lost In Japan" live for the first time at Sounds Like Friday Night April 21 - Performed "In My Blood" at Queen Elizabeth’s 92th birthday concert April 22 - Guest on Drop The Mic April 24 - Attended and performed "In My Blood" and "Lost In Japan" at the TIME 100 Gala April 24 - Released the official music video for "In My Blood" April 25 - Revealed the album title, cover art, tracklist and release date for SM3 with a 9 hour livestream May 3 - “Youth" is released as the third single of SM3 May 7 - Attended the Met Gala in New York May 8 - Announced his 2019 global arena tour May 9 - Performed “Youth” with Khalid for the first time live during The Roxy Tour May 18 - “Where Were You In The Morning?” is released as the fourth single of SM3 May 18 - Performed at Apple Music: One Night Only including a Q&A and a special performance of "Where Where You In The Morning?" with John Mayer in LA May 19 - Performed "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back” with Taylor Swift during her Reputation Stadium Tour in Pasadena, California May 20 - Attended and performed “In My Blood” and “Youth” with Khalid and the students from the Douglas High School choir at the Billboard Music Awards May 23 - “Nervous” is released as the fifth single of SM3 May 24 - Performed “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” and “In My Blood” at the Germany's Next Topmodel finale May 25 - Shawn Mendes: The Album is released May 25 - Released a special vertical video for "Nervous" with Spotify May 26 - Got a new tattoo on his wrist May 27 - Performed at Radio 1's The Biggest Weekend in Swansea, UK including a special performance of "Mercy/Let It Go" with James Bay & "Rescue Me" with 30 Seconds To Mars May 28 - Opened a secret one day pop-up store in London June 1 - Performed at the Governors Ball in New York June 2 - Performed at Wango Tango in LA June 3 - It’s revealed that Shawn Mendes: The Album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it his third No. 1 album June 4 - Day one of Shawn’s week at The Late Late Show with James Corden, including his Carpool Karaoke and a live performance of “Nervous” June 5 - Day two of Shawn’s week at The Late Late Show with James Corden, including a live performance of “Lost In Japan” June 6 - Day three of Shawn’s week at The Late Late Show with James Corden, including a live performance of “Like To Be You” with Julia Michaels June 6 - Emporio Armani extends partnership and Shawn will be the face of the  watch collection throughout 2018 June 7 - Day four of Shawn’s week at The Late Late Show with James Corden, including a live performance of “Perfectly Wrong” June 9 - Performed at the Summertime Ball in London June 15 - Appeared on the cover of Wonderland Magazine June 15 - Performed at Summer Jam in New York June 18 - Performed at an iHeartRadio Secret Session in Toronto July 1 - Performed at Villa Mix Festival in Goiânia, Brazil July 5 - Performed at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 7 - Performed at RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest in Ottawa, Canada July 8 - Performed at Festival d'été de Québec in Quebec, Canada July 9 - Performed at Cavendish Beach Music Festival in Cavendish, Canada July 20 - Performed at the first Spotify Fans First event in LA July 26 - Performed at the relaunch event for Rolling Stone August 8 - Shawn and his friends took a trip to Amsterdam to celebrate his 20th birthday August 9 - Performed at Smukfest in Skanderborg, Denmark August 11 - Performed at MEO Sudoeste in Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal August 12 - Won the awards for ‘Choice Pop Song’ with “In My Blood” and the ‘Choice Summer Male Artist‘ award at the Teen Choice Awards August 13 - Performed at Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary August 18 - Performed at Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo, Japan August 20 - Attended and performed "In My Blood" at the MTV Video Music Awards August 23 - Launch of Shawn’s second perfume ‘Shawn Mendes Signature II’ August 26 - Attended and performed "In My Blood" and "Lost In Japan" at the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards in Toronto. He also won multiple awards including ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Fan Fave Video’ August 28 - Appeared on the cover of Variety Magazine September 1 - Performed at Sundown Festival in Norwich, UK September 2 - Performed at Fusion Festival in Liverpool, UK September 6 - Performed at the NFL Kickoff Game Celebration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 22 - Performed "What Goes Around... Comes Around" with Justin Timberlake during iHeart Radio Music Festival September 25 - Performed and got interviewed for An Evening With Shawn Mendes at the GRAMMY Museum September 26 - Release of "Lost In Japan (Remix)" with Zedd September 28 - Premiere of the Shawn Mendes: Artist Spotlight documentary created by Casey Neistat September 29 - Performed at Global Citizen Festival in New York October 9 - Performed “Lost In Japan (Remix)” with Zedd at the American Music Awards. He also won the award for ‘Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist‘ October 12 - Release of “Under Pressure” with Teddy<3 for the Bohemian Rhapsody film October 13 - Performed at El Paso University Festival in El Paso, Texas October 14 - Performed at Austin City Limits Festival in Austin, Texas October 21 - Won the award for ‘Best International Solo Artist’ at the BBC1 Teen Awards October 24 - Special performance with Zac Brown Band for CMT Crossroads October 25 - Released the official music video for “Lost In Japan” (original + remix) November 4 - Won the awards for ‘Best Live’ and ‘Best Canadian Act’ at the MTV Europe Music Awards November 5 - Released the official music video for "Youth" November 10 - Attended and performed "In My Blood" at the NRJ Music Awards. He also won the ‘Awards d'honneur‘ November 13 - Won the award for ‘Artist of The Year’ at the Billboard’s Live Music Awards November 13 - Got interviewed with Andrew Gertler for Billboard Live Music Summit November 14 - Release of the Spotify singles "Lost In Japan" and "Use Somebody" November 26 - Appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine November 27 - Performed at 106.1 KISS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Dallas, Texas November 30 - Performed at 102.7  KIIS FM's iHeartsRadioJingle Ball in LA December 1 - Performed at 99.7 NOW! POPTOPIA in San Jose, California December 2 - Performed “Lost In Japan” for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show December 3 - Announced his first stadium show at the Rogers Centre on September 6, 2019 December 3 - Released an exclusive merch line in collaboration with Roots December 4 - Performed at Kiss 109 FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Boston, Massachusetts December 5 - Performed at 102 Philly's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania December 7 - Received a double Grammy nomination with "In My Blood" for ‘Song of the Year‘ and "Shawn Mendes" for ‘Best Pop Vocal Album‘ December 7 - Performed at Z100 New York's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in New York December 8 - Performed at B96 Chicago Jingle Bash in Chicago, Illinois December 10 - Performed at Hot 99.5's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Washington December 12 - Performed at 103.5 KISS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Chicago, Illinois December 14 - Performed at Power 96.1's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Atlanta, Georgia December 15 - Performed at 93.3 FLZ's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Tampa, Florida December 16 - Performed at 100Miami's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Miami, Florida December 21 - Release of "Youth (Remix)" with Khalid and Jessie Reyez, "Why (Remix)" with Leon Bridges and "Where Were You In The Morning? (Remix)" with Kaytranada December 31 - Performed at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

[jemaystraveljournal]

another great year at bluesfest 🎶✨💕

[thekillersshows]

Ottawa Bluesfest. Ottawa, Canada. July 7, 2019. #thekillers #bluesfest2019 #bluesfest #ottawabluesfest #brandonflowers #ronnievannucci #tedsablay #jakeblanton #taylormilne #robertloud #ericacanales #amandabrown #melissamcmillan #vanessabryan #thekillersshows credit: @magaly.severo (at RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzvi5ZSDi2B/?igshid=1er7xi0tekmsd

[soundcheckentertainment]

Day 9 of RBC Bluesfest finally brought some much needed sun and warm temperatures to Lebreton Flats. Along with the summer weather large crowds also descended on the park for anticipated performances by Wide Mouth Mason, Xavier Rudd and MUSE.

Our day started out with some behind the scenes coverage with our friends Midnight Shine. We caught up with them early yesterday afternoon at Record Runner Rehearsal Studios where they were getting some last minute practice time in for their main stage performance at RBC Bluesfest this afternoon.

It’s worth mentioning to any local bands or even bands coming to the city, if you’re looking for rehearsal space that’s affordable and accessible checkout what Record Runner has to offer.  This coming weekend the studio will play host to their inaugural  “RECORD RUNNER ROCK ‘N RAIL FEST” which will feature 11 bands starting at noon and ending at 11pm. Performances will include bands like Aenigma, Fluid, Drae, Karmacode and more.

Once we arrived at the venue we took in a throwback performance by Wide Mouth Mason. It’s literally been decades since we heard them perform so it was amazing to see them back up on the stage.

Wide Mouth Mason performs at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Scott Penner

After Wide Mouth Mason we spent the afternoon walking from stage to stage checking out various acts including Blackdenim, Hamish Anderson, Dead Bobies, Delicate Steve and the Campbell Brothers.  There was no shortage of variety in Saturday’s lineup but nothing in the afternoon grabbed me long enough to stay for more than a song or two….that is until we walked into the Barney Danson Theatre for Jessica Pearson and the East Wind.

Black Denim performs at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Renée Doiron

Jessica, a local artist, and her band put on an incredible show to a packed theatre.  From folk, to country to bluegrass to celtic Jessica Pearson’s show has it all. Unfortunately we only caught part of her set but she’s definitely one I’ll be looking forward to seeing again soon.

Following Jessica it was off to the Claridge Homes stage for another local act, Night Lovell. Unfortunately I was disappointed that I left the theatre where a talented young musician was performing because, in my opinion, Night Lovell had no business on any stage at RBC Bluesfest or anywhere. By far the worst act I’ve seen at RBC Bluesfest in the years I’ve been attending. I’ve got nothing against hip-hop, I’ve enjoyed most of the hip-hop acts that have been on this summer’s lineup but not Lovell. Perhaps it’s my age but I just didn’t get it, ever song ended with either an explosion or machine gun sounds it was hard to watch so as soon as we got our food it was off to a part of the park where we could avoid that noise.

Night Lovell performs at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Renée Doiron

We went down to Bluesville where we anxiously awaited Xavier Rudd. Although not familiar with Rudd before RBC Bluesfest he was an artist that was very much anticipated by everyone we spoke to and once he took the stage we could see why.

Rudd’s performance was so much more than just a show. Using a multitude of instruments including didgeridoos, guitars and a stomp box Rudd’s performance was more on the spiritual plain. It was beyond incredible and the crowds that descended on Bluesville were testament to that as well. The tent was bursting at it’s seams. I for one would’ve rather seen Rudd on the Claridge Homes stage than the noise machine that was Night Lovell.

Xavier Rudd performs at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Renée Doiron

Earlier in the day young Haliburton based singer / songwriter Cassidy Glecoff was crowned the 2017 winner of She’s the One, the all female emerging artist competition held yearly at RBC Bluesfest. Checkout the music video for her song “It’s Just Love” below.

The night was capped by an electric performance by brit rockers MUSE. I have been a huge fan of MUSE for many years and have heard some amazing things about their live show and have been anticipating the performance since the RBC Bluesfest lineup was announced earlier this year.

Ever song was a spectacle of lights and special effects and just straight up rock. It was sheer musical power that was unleashed like a force on a massive crowd. Highlights for me definitely included their performances of “Madness” and the incredible crowd singalong with their massive hit “Uprising”.

Muse performs at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Mark Horton

I most definitely did not leave disappointed.

As we enter the final day of RBC Bluesfest, yes it here Day 10, we will be spending much of it behind the scenes with Midnight Shine but you can bet we’ll be out in the crowd for our buddy Tim Hicks and definitely won’t be missing a once in a lifetime performance by the legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Here’s to hoping the weather will hold for the final night! We’ll see you at the Flats! For full lineup visit www.ottawabluesfest.ca

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Xavier Rudd performs at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Renée Doiron

Delicate Steve performs at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Renée Doiron

She’s the One Winner Cassidy Glecoff by Frank Pomerleau

Night Lovell fans at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Renée Doiron

The Campbell Brothers performs at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest by Renée Doiron

Muse lights up Day 9 with incredible show at RBC Bluesfest Day 9 of RBC Bluesfest finally brought some much needed sun and warm temperatures to Lebreton Flats.

[contrapposthoe]

Bluesfest looks sick!!!

[nandabsb]

#Repost @ottawabluesfest • • • • • Ain’t nothing but heartache 💙😭what a way to end RBC Bluesfest 25 ✨ thank you @backstreetboys | 📸 @kamaramorozukphoto • City Stage #backstreetboys #rbcbluesfest25 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9FMMgnQB_/?igshid=13wbvzfv1srta

[musenewses]

Muse on Instagram:

“Cab Stab.“ x

[whiteqube-blog]

Yesterday my father-in-law Larry “the Mole” Taylor passed away after a battle with cancer that lasted over a decade. Larry was an incredibly talented musician with a huge list of accomplishments and credits. He started out as a session bassist for Jerry Lee Lewis and The Monkees, before going on to join Canned Heat with whom he played Woodstock 50 years ago last Saturday. He also worked with the Hollywood Fats Band, John Mayell’s Bluesbreakers, Kim Wilson, Buddy Guy and Tom Waits. And many many more. He loved music and left a legacy that will live on long after all of us. But his greatest accomplishment in my opinion was being @d4b33b ‘s poppa. Over the last few months it has been very hard and it was extremely inspiring to see how the Becca,her sister @mysticred85 , and Her mom @taylor6927 came together and did everything they could to help Larry through the last six grueling . Here is a great picture of us goofing around back stage during the Ottowa Blues Festival in 2015. My heart goes out to the Taylor family and my deepest condolences go out to all of you who were touched by Larry and his music. Don’t forget to boogie. 🎸🎶🎹#RIPLarryTaylor #cannedheat #RIPtheMole #Blues #blueslegend #woodstock (at RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZG0VznsSs/?igshid=1enybyjspw1hg

[independentartistbuzz]

Madison Galloway will have you"Open Your Eyes"

Emerging singer-songwriter Madison Galloway has built a reputation as a road warrior, performing at acclaimed festivals across her home province of Ontario, including Mariposa Folk Festival, Riverfest Elora, and RBC Bluesfest. 

One of three winners of CBC Toyota Searchlight 2022’s Fan Choice, Madison is sharing “Open Your Eyes,” a 70s inspired rock song which reflects on the issues facing the world today and calls on the need for community and society-wide change.

Produced by Ross Hayes Citrullo, Galloway’s assertive vocals and melodic guitar playing is framed by interlocking organ and drums, creating a rollicking call to action.

Listen in here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIsxVz9jc7o