Ottawa Bluesfest

Ottawa Bluesfest Ottawa's hottest summer music festival! July 10-20, 2025. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Ottawa Bluesfest has been ranked by Billboard Magazine as one of the top-10 most successful outdoor music festivals in the world. People travel from far and wide to attend the 'fest, and music fans in Ottawa look forward to opening night with mounting anticipation, year after year. This award winning, multi-staged music extravaganza is the biggest outdoor music festival in Canada and is considered

one of the most important music events in North America. Thousands of national and international performers are featured annually at LeBreton Flats Park, in downtown Ottawa.

Happy Friday! Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Dwayne Gretzky!Dwayne Gretzky will play on the Rive...
06/06/2025

Happy Friday! Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Dwayne Gretzky!

Dwayne Gretzky will play on the River Stage at 9:15 PM on Friday, July 18.

Dwayne Gretzky are Canada’s Greatest party band and a can’t miss live music experience; a 10-piece, dynamic, curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. Celebrating classic pop and rock from Queen to the Cranberries, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 800 songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Since 2011 Dwayne Gretzky has developed a fervent fanbase solely on the strength of their live show – performing timeless classic hits with faithful precision, and breathtaking energy not seen in these songs since the original artists in their prime. The 10+ piece band ignites a nostalgic, unforgettable live music experience that effortlessly propels word of mouth amongst music fans of all ages. Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.

Since going viral with their L.A. Public Library performance of their song “Racist, Sexist, Boy,” the world has watched ...
06/05/2025

Since going viral with their L.A. Public Library performance of their song “Racist, Sexist, Boy,” the world has watched The Linda Lindas scream about injustice, sing about growing up and exhibit the kind of altruism that is so meaningful to the punk scene.

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... The Linda Lindas!

The Linda Lindas are set to perform on the RBC Stage on Friday, July 18 at 7:30 PM.

While their evolution as writers, performers and studio geeks is clear on No Obligation, their ethos remain steadfast. The band has released three great album cuts so far, the anxiety-filled "Too Many Things," the scorcher "Revolution / Resolution," and the album’s addictive lead single "All In My Head". With all four musicians each contributing to the writing and lead-singing, the songs are as varied and dynamic as the girls themselves, however the listener always senses the underpinning of both their shared world-view and their bond. No Obligation, the second full-length album (released on October 11 via Epitaph Records) from The Linda Lindas further advances their unironic, joyful, and exciting trajectory of mashing up L.A. punk with post punk, garage rock, power pop, new wave and rock en español. Written and recorded by the band during spring breaks, winterbreaks, and long weekends (Lucia de la Garza and bassist Eloise Wongare still in high school, drummer Mila de la Garza just finished middle school, and Bela Salazaris patiently waiting for them to get done with it already), the new album has been in the works for the last two years whenever they weren’t at school or touring. The Linda Lindas most recently shared "No Obligation" - the ferocious title track. "I don’t got no obligation," roars Eloise Wongin the album’s opening song- "just brush off all expectation." From the first moment of their sophomore release, it is clear that The Linda Lindas are here to defy expectations and challenge the norms.

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Moontricks!Moontricks will play on the LeBreton Stage on Thursday...
06/04/2025

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Moontricks!

Moontricks will play on the LeBreton Stage on Thursday, July 17 at 8:15 PM.

Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant—like nature’s best offerings—the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements.

There’s a kind of technicolor campfire quality to their uniquely hybrid sound: Each track is steeped in tradition and polished with a futuristic sheen, mixing organic folk, roots rock, and old-time blues with modern electronic production. Since its initial release, the band’s breakout hit “Home” has reached over 10 million streams, and their original tracks have been licensed for a wide range of television networks, including Netflix and Fox Sports.

With the release of their debut full-length album Currents via Westwood Recordings, the duo reveals an ever-evolving, cohesive blend of introspective writing, soulful, gritty blues, boot-stomping basslines, and intricate electronic arrangements. Vast, intimate, and dazzling, Currents is an album about settling into feeling comfortably lost, and being okay with not knowing it all. It’s about finding joy and inspiration in the act of seeking.

“Mysticssippi” Blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating mus...
06/03/2025

“Mysticssippi” Blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Harry Manx!

Harry Manx is set to perform not once, but *twice on Thursday, July 17: 7:00 PM on the LeBreton Stage & 9:30 PM at the Barney Danson Theatre.

He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. Harry forged his distinctive style by studying at the feet of the masters, first as a sound man in the Blues clubs of Toronto during his formative years and then under a rigorous tutelage with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt in India. Manx is a prolific artist, releasing 12 albums in a 12 year span with no signs of stopping. He has received seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, and the Canadian Folk Music Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist. Blend Indian Folk melodies with slide guitar Blues, add a sprinkle of gospel and throw in some compelling grooves and you have yourself a recipe that goes down easy while leaving you hungry for more.

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Peach Pit!Peach Pit will play on the River Stage at 9:15 PM on Th...
06/02/2025

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Peach Pit!

Peach Pit will play on the River Stage at 9:15 PM on Thursday, July 17.

Through bad breakups, bouts of loneliness, existential crises, and even pandemics, true friends stick around. Instead of bending and breaking, their bonds crystallize in the roughest of rough patches. If friendship had a sound, it would be Peach Pit. The wistful grooves, glassy guitars, and sun-kissed melodies feel like they could only be made by musicians who have spent close to a lifetime (or at least half of their lives) together. The Vancouver quartet — Neil Smith [vocals, guitar], Chris Vanderkooy [guitar], Peter Wilton [bass], and Mikey Pascuzzi [drums]—trace their union back to high school. During 2016, they served up the self-titled single, “Peach Pit”, eclipsing north of 78 million total streams on Spotify. The group continued to gain traction with their 2017 full-length debut, Being So Normal. Among many highlights, “Tommy’s Party” and “Alrighty Aphrodite” both surpassed 79 million Spotify streams as the band graced the bills of festivals such as Shaky Knees Festival, Bonnaroo, M3F Festival, Sea Hear Now Festival, All Things Go Festival, Firefly Festival and many more. In 2020 Peach Pit revealed You and Your Friends, which DIY Mag hailed as “12 tracks of infectious indie-pop gems” while Atwood Magazine described the band as being “at the cutting edge of the alternative music scene.” Carrying this momentum into late 2021, they kicked off the next chapter of the band and their friendship with the single “Up Granville.”. To kick off 2022, the band released two singles entitled “Vickie” and “Look Out!” off of their highly anticipated new album From 2 to 3. The album was released on March 4th, 2022 with focus track “Give Up Baby Go.”

Happy Friday, Ottawa Bluesfest Fans! Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... G-Eazy! 😎G-Eazy is set to pe...
05/30/2025

Happy Friday, Ottawa Bluesfest Fans! Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... G-Eazy! 😎

G-Eazy is set to perform on the RBC Stage on Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 PM.

Multi-platinum recording artist and producer G-Eazy has long established himself as a staple in the music and touring world. Known for his smooth raps, pristine production and dexterous range, the Bay-area rapper has performed on Saturday Night Live, MTV Video Music Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and many more. He has won a People's Choice Award for "Favorite Hip-Hop Artist," named one of Forbes "30 Under 30" and covered publications such as GQ Italia, Rollacoaster, Numero NL, XXL and Flaunt. In 2021, the rapper delighted fans with the long-awaited release of his fourth studio album, These Things Happen Too. These Things Happen Too is the sequel to his debut LP, These Things Happen, and highlights G's growth since the 2014 breakout album. The 19-track album showcases G's multi-faceted artistry with a diverse, yet eclectic body of work, and marks his first full-length record since 2017's critically-acclaimed The Beautiful & Damned. The genre-spanning tracklist includes hard-hitting hip-hop anthems such as "Instructions" ft. YG, while also leaning into the pop sphere on tracks like "Breakdown" ft. Demi Lovato and "Faithful" ft. Marc E. Bassy. The album received critical acclaim, with the body of work becoming a career standout for the superstar.

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Amos The Transparent!Amos The Transparent will play on the River ...
05/29/2025

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... Amos The Transparent!

Amos The Transparent will play on the River Stage at 7:45 PM on Wednesday, July 16.

For 19 years, Amos the Transparent has been making music, growing beards, and balancing the Rock ‘n’ Roll/family life. With five records under their belt and tours across North America and Australia, they’ve spent nearly two decades crafting tunes that mix Indie Rock with a touch of Folk. These days, they’re still writing, recording, and bringing their signature blend of heartfelt melodies and big choruses to anyone willing to listen.

TICKET MAILOUT UPDATE! 🎫 Good news ~ Our mailout is now underway for our multi-day passes! Tracking emails will be sen...
05/28/2025

TICKET MAILOUT UPDATE! 🎫 Good news ~ Our mailout is now underway for our multi-day passes! Tracking emails will be sent once your order(s) have gone out, so stay tuned!

If you don't have your RFID cards to scan into the festival by July 6, reach out then with your order number and we'll see what's going on.

💡REMINDER: Single-day *digital print passes* will be emailed to purchasers on June 16.

❓Please visit our help centre for festival information and updates: support.ottawabluesfest.ca/

Singer-guitarist D.K. Harrell has catapulted from a Blues artist with promise to one of the most sought-after musicians ...
05/28/2025

Singer-guitarist D.K. Harrell has catapulted from a Blues artist with promise to one of the most sought-after musicians in the Blues realm.

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day is... D.K. Harrell!

D.K. Harrell is set to perform not only once, but *twice on Wednesday, July 16: 7:00 PM on the LeBreton Stage & 9:30 PM at the Barney Danson Theatre.

His debut record, The Right Man on Little Village, won immediate critical raves worldwide upon its release in June 2023. In 2024, he was honored as Best Emerging Artist in the prestigious Blues Music Awards celebration held by the Memphis-based Blues Foundation. “I just love to play music for people, and to watch them share in the experience,” says Harrell. “I’ve always said that music is my voice.” The 26-year-old Harrell is a self-taught guitarist from Ruston, a rural community in Northern Louisiana. His first interest in the Blues occurred at age 11 after seeing the movie Cadillac Records, inspired by the harmonica sounds of Little Walter. But after picking up the harmonica, Harrell moved onto guitar at 13, exploring Blues from many angles until he discovered B.B. King. From that point on, Harrell devoted himself to the Blues and watched every B.B. King video he could find. He picked up on the subtleties and dynamics of King’s music that other people overlook. And, just as important, he tapped into the intangibles that made King the worldwide King of the Blues.

IT'S HERE! 📱 Your 2025 Ottawa Bluesfest Official Mobile App is now available for download. Create your personalised sche...
05/28/2025

IT'S HERE! 📱 Your 2025 Ottawa Bluesfest Official Mobile App is now available for download.

Create your personalised schedule, check out festival attractions and vendors, enter exclusive in-app giveaways, get the answers to all your questions, and much more.

Download here: https://on.ottawabluesfest.ca/trk/BF25MobileApp

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day on this beautiful Tuesday morning ☀ is... Reignwolf!Reignwolf is set to...
05/27/2025

Your Ottawa Bluesfest Featured Artist of the Day on this beautiful Tuesday morning ☀ is... Reignwolf!

Reignwolf is set to perform on the LeBreton Stage at 8:15 PM on Wednesday, July 16.

Reignwolf has toured with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Black Sabbath and The Who, plus influential alternative rockers Pixies. He has performed across the globe including appearances at renowned festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Glastonbury and more. His debut album Hear Me Out was released to critical acclaim in 2019 and a world tour ensued.

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