Arkells

The second night of CityFolk Festival was not one to miss if you are an indie rock fan – especially a Canadian one. Thursday showcased some of the best of what the country has to offer with artists such as Shelburne’s Ruby Waters and Hamilton’s Arkells.

Almost 30 minutes after the scheduled start time, a platform of lights lowered towards the Bell stage at Ottawa’s 2015 RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest and Kanye West finally walked out. The antsy crowd instantly forgave West’s tardiness as the familiar beats of his 2007 hit “Stronger” pounded out of the speakers.