Reading Time: 2 minutesAmong the hustle and bustle of the Ottawa CityFolk Festival last week, the Busker Series brought the real essence of street performances to the forefront: fully acoustic and fully real.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesMembers include Max Trepanier (lead singer), Jack Gunn (bassist), Christian Lascelles (drummer), Aidan Morris (guitarist), Phil Hulan (guitarist), and Phil’s yellow socks (socks).
Reading Time: 3 minutesRest assured, price and distance did not deter many. Students showed up for CityFolk as they always have, including on my bus which resembled a mosh pit more than an easy-listening lounge. I did have the pleasure of being able to eavesdrop on a heated conversation about “challenging your sensei.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesQueue up Nicolas Pellerin & Les Grands Hurleurs at your next family gathering and I guarantee you’ll catch your aunties getting down.
Reading Time: 5 minutesOttawa’s annual CityFolk festival came to a satisfying close, as the crowd’s spirits were lifted, ready to tackle the work week ahead of them.
Reading Time: 5 minutesCityFolk day four held a lot of promise, with sets from Dropkick Murphys and The Pogues.
Reading Time: 6 minutesCityFolk night three was bound to be busy, the crowd even early on into the event seemed to only be swelling in numbers – an unfortunate thing if you hadn’t already bought your ticket!
Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery year, Fasken and TD stage gather an eclectic group of performances; this year showed that it pulled out all the stops for another riveting night.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year’s lineup brings together rising stars and household names for a five-day celebration of music.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe last night of the 30th annual CityFolk festival was a roaring celebration despite Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s cancellation due to illness.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA standout festival, featuring an array of incredible acts that captivated the crowd from afternoon to late evening.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter a brief introduction, Lowe dove straight into her musical set, inviting the audience to connect with one another as she shared personal stories that related to her songs.
Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery year, CityFoll brings a diverse range of musicians to Ottawa, and this year was no exception, surpassing even the highest expectations.
Reading Time: 2 minutes‘We missed playing in the best country in the world’ stated lead singer Jordan Miller. Thousands of people gathered on the Great Lawn Wednesday to watch their set.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Friday night festival gave equal parts glamour and community.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCityFolk is an annual music festival to close out the summer season. This year, the line-up includes Iggy Pop, Hozier, the Arkells, and U of O student Sophie Ash.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMatt Andersen, Matt Mays and The Record Company brought high energy, great hair and good tunes.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFestival season is not over, and CityFolk is keeping the outdoor concert energy alive.
Reading Time: 4 minutesI believe that if an artist makes you want to pick up an instrument after their show they had a great performance. Our Lady Piece made me want to grab my guitar and learn “Starseed” as soon as I got home!
Reading Time: 4 minutesTwo amazing performances that I count myself lucky to have seen.
Reading Time: 3 minutesCityFolk starts tonight!
Here’s a preview of what to expect this year!
Reading Time: 3 minutes“With the pandemic dragging on, artists and promoters will need to find a better way to deliver live music because paying $17.50 for an experience that I can pretty much get for free on YouTube is not enticing in the least,” writes Charley Dutil, the Fulcrum’s editor-in-chief.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s likely we’ll be living in this digital new normal for a while; let CityFolk be proof that that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe sibling of CityFolk Festival at Lansdowne Park, Marvest puts local musicians in the spotlight with a series of free and intimate concerts across the Glebe.
