Sydney Eliot-Wilson

The last two days of Bluesfest were filled with exciting acts and special showcases.  Saturday’s headliners attracted a similar demographic to the previous night, with...

It truly felt as though the entire city of Ottawa was at LeBreton Flats Park on Friday night to watch iconic band Green Day...

The second Thursday of Ottawa Bluesfest proved to be unlike any other day — with much cooler weather, a unique lineup of artists and...

The second week of Ottawa Bluesfest kicked off with a lineup featuring English rock and roll legends Def Leppard. It was a scene straight...

On the first Sunday of Bluesfest, people of all ages gathered in LeBreton Flats Park to see Shania Twain close out the week. It...

The first Saturday of Ottawa Bluesfest celebrated artists old and new with performances by up-and-comers as well as established professionals. On the RBC Stage, it...

It was another scorching hot day at Bluesfest on Friday, accompanied by performances from some great Canadian storytellers. Vivid and thought-provoking lyrics were the theme...

LeBreton Flats Park was a sea of cowboy hats and boots as country, folk and blues fans alike gathered for the first day of...

The 31st Ottawa Bluesfest kicks off this Thursday at LeBreton Flats Park. The famous annual festival in the Nation’s capital region spans 10 days,...

When I attended Lynn Miles’ songwriting workshop at this year’s Ottawa Grassroots Festival, I was worried about feeling out of place.  As a journalist, I...