[thebends]

The Joy Formidable in LA, check this venue out

[arewhyehen]

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The Joy Formidable in LA, check this venue out

Very cool. Be sure to post photos of the inside. Reminds me of some of the venues I was going to in Europe last year.

Detroit still has some of the most incredible venues in the USA that I've seen though..

[sean.bonner]

Ottawa Bluesfest lineup announcement is tonight. I live 5 minutes from the concert site / the Canadian War Museum. This lineup always has a huge say in my summer concert excitement. I tend to listen to lots of artists performing in the lead up, and try to listen to acts on the bill I've never heard of as well.

Also... with the insane price of individual shows these days, the package Bluesfest offers is unreal value.
As much fun as I had at Osheaga in 2013 and 2015, it is way more expensive and the crowds are really hell to deal with there IMO.
The variety in the Bluesfest lineup always appeals to me more than the always very hipster-indie-rap-edm heavy Osheaga.

Will check back in here after the lineup is dropped and let yas know who I am actually going to see :music

[arewhyehen]

Ottawa Bluesfest lineup announcement is tonight. I live 5 minutes from the concert site / the Canadian War Museum. This lineup always has a huge say in my summer concert excitement. I tend to listen to lots of artists performing in the lead up, and try to listen to acts on the bill I've never heard of as well.

Also... with the insane price of individual shows these days, the package Bluesfest offers is unreal value.
As much fun as I had at Osheaga in 2013 and 2015, it is way more expensive and the crowds are really hell to deal with there IMO.
The variety in the Bluesfest lineup always appeals to me more than the always very hipster-indie-rap-edm heavy Osheaga.

Will check back in here after the lineup is dropped and let yas know who I am actually going to see :music

Have you ever seen Gary Clark Jr? He's playing Chicago Blues Festival this year and I am contemplating going to see him there. Hoping he announces another tour soon. Seen him in the US and in Germany, but never in Canada. He is one of those guys you have to see live to appreciate and I think he is one of the best blues guitarists today.. He stole the show when I saw him at Farm Aid in 2014.

[SRK]

Gary Clark Jnr is fantastic...I saw him at the ottawa bluesfest in 2014, and I was in a sour mood when I went that night, and was debating whether or not to sell my pass, since I was getting burned out on live music. He fixed me that night.

I'm not particularly fussed by the bluesfest lineup this year, mainly because my first child is due right in the middle of it. I would like to go the night LCD Soundsystem and Gary Clark are playing, and the night Petty is playing, but I doubt I'll care that much by then.

[ikky99]

Geeeeeeeezus! MOST DIVERSE FESTIVAL LINEUP EVER!!!

https://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/

Sammy Roberts appears to be opening for Toby Keith. WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'???????

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Muse P!nk LCD Soundsystem Flume Toby Keith 50 Cent Jake Owen Justin Moore Fetty Wap Gary Clark Jr. Migos LĪVE The Shins Melissa Etheridge Lil Yachty Tegan and Sara Brandi Carlile Sam Roberts Band Phantogram Death From Above 1979 July Talk RL Grime Matt Andersen Daniel Caesar Xavier Rudd Peter Wolf High Valley Slam Allen The Fabulous Thunderbirds feat. Kim Wilson Anderson East DJ Mustard Eric Lindell Night Lovell Gord Bamford Anna Lunoe Bob Moses Foy Vance Dead Obies Wide Mouth Mason Molly Hatchet A Tribe Called Red Thornetta Davis Pokey LaFarge Begonia Too Slim & The Taildraggers Mydy Rabycad The Campbell Brothers Boogie JOHNNYSWIM Madeline Merlo Coco Montoya Midnight Shine Bill Durst Vanessa Collier Anthony Geraci Carolyn Wonderland Sugaray Rayford Gabrielle Shonk Alison Rose Angelique Francis BLAKDENIM Blve Hills Brea Lawrenson Band Eddie Quotez ERU-ERA Fevers Flight Distance Harea Band High Waters Jesse Pascoe Julie Corrigan Lynne Hanson and The Good Intentions Malak Mushy Gushy Old Man Grant PINE Slack Bridges Sparklesaurus Telecomo The Angelina Hunter Trio The Jivewires The Tackies Three Times Lucky Trevor Alguire Tribe Royal Twin Flames Wicked Grin ...and more!

[potsie]

Gary Clark Jnr is fantastic...I saw him at the ottawa bluesfest in 2014, and I was in a sour mood when I went that night, and was debating whether or not to sell my pass, since I was getting burned out on live music. He fixed me that night.

I'm not particularly fussed by the bluesfest lineup this year, mainly because my first child is due right in the middle of it. I would like to go the night LCD Soundsystem and Gary Clark are playing, and the night Petty is playing, but I doubt I'll care that much by then.

Agree. I just saw him a week ago in Mexico and he was jaw-droppingly good. Great showman - did one solo behind his head. I love the looks on his face when he's playing... he clearly gets lost in the music. He's got a tight band as well. His two major studio releases are both excellent, although if he has one weakness it's his lyric writing, which is none-too-profound.

[arewhyehen]

Gary Clark Jnr is fantastic...I saw him at the ottawa bluesfest in 2014, and I was in a sour mood when I went that night, and was debating whether or not to sell my pass, since I was getting burned out on live music. He fixed me that night.

I'm not particularly fussed by the bluesfest lineup this year, mainly because my first child is due right in the middle of it. I would like to go the night LCD Soundsystem and Gary Clark are playing, and the night Petty is playing, but I doubt I'll care that much by then.

Agree. I just saw him a week ago in Mexico and he was jaw-droppingly good. Great showman - did one solo behind his head. I love the looks on his face when he's playing... he clearly gets lost in the music. He's got a tight band as well. His two major studio releases are both excellent, although if he has one weakness it's his lyric writing, which is none-too-profound.

Yup..he is in a whole different universe when he plays. I agree on the lyrics part, but even musically he has gotten a lot better. I am not a huge fan of his first album. Sonny is not too bad though. He is just an artist that is so much better live. We know it and he knows it....that is why he is coming up with another live album...haha Seems to be a live album for every studio album he's got.

[arewhyehen]

Gary Clark Jnr is fantastic...I saw him at the ottawa bluesfest in 2014, and I was in a sour mood when I went that night, and was debating whether or not to sell my pass, since I was getting burned out on live music. He fixed me that night.

I'm not particularly fussed by the bluesfest lineup this year, mainly because my first child is due right in the middle of it. I would like to go the night LCD Soundsystem and Gary Clark are playing, and the night Petty is playing, but I doubt I'll care that much by then.

Just took a look at the breakdown of each night... The GCJ night looks really good w/ LCD Soundsystem, Phantogram, and The Shins....

July 6th is also pretty killer... Not a fan of Toby Keith, but DFA1979, Sam Roberts Band and Pokey LaFarge will kill it. I saw Pokey open up a bunch for Jack White on the 2012 tour and he is very good live. Again, not one of those great studio bands, but I remember having a smile on my face the entire time they played.. So fun..

[thebends]

Whoa! Waiting for Osheaga line up now to make a desish.

[sean.bonner]

Usually I'm not that interested in Montebello RockFest.... however who wouldn't want to see a bill with QOTSA & Iggy Pop?

My only qualm with RockFest is the sets are short. 45 minutes.

I could watch Josh Homme play one song for 45minutes...

[ashtrayrock]

if i didnt have petty in TO i would be going to ottawa bluesfest to see xavier rudd. his newest cd, nana, is incredible +++
and yup don't ever miss gary clark if he comes to yer town

[arewhyehen]

Usually I'm not that interested in Montebello RockFest.... however who wouldn't want to see a bill with QOTSA & Iggy Pop?

My only qualm with RockFest is the sets are short. 45 minutes.

I could watch Josh Homme play one song for 45minutes...

AND EODM! That's 3 potential bands for Josh to play with...

[carebread]

I'd be going to the Skydiggers if the fucking website would let me purchase tickets.

[arewhyehen]

Big Wreck Tonight.

The Mummies, The Oblivians and Craig Brown Band on Saturday

Matt Good on March 3rd

Mother Mother on March 10.

Going to be a fun couple of weeks