AD Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 (edited) [blurb]The Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest released a lineup of its headliners this morning that just might be the most impressive the festival has ever gathered together.From Bob Dylan to Blue Rodeo, The Steve Miller band to The Village People, and Edie Brickell to Hawksley Workman, the festival is aiming to sate the musical desires of virtually all tastes. The headliners cross the spectrum from blues to rock, pop, rhythm and blues, soul, gospel, world beats and more.A partial list of the big acts who will play on the two main stages, and the smaller on-site venues, includes: Bob Dylan George Thorogood Gary U.S. Bonds Manu Chao Sarah Harmer Burnside Style Steve Marriner The White Stripes Joel Plaskett The Flatlanders Hedley Faber Drive George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars moe. The Steve Miller Band Blue Rodeo James Hunter INXS[/blurb]The Cat Empire Kanye West Henry Butler The Rhythm Council Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Michael Franti & Spearhead Ruthie Foster Janiva Magness Leahy Diunna Greenleaf Leo Kottke Jonny Lang Elmer Ferrer Randy Newman The Robert Cray Band Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians Blackie & The Rodeo Kings Patrick Watson Sam Roberts Candye Kane Papa Mali Kid Koala Toumani Diabaté The Mighty Popo Mihirangi John Rae & The River Hawksley Workman Bob Schneider Ohbijou Spiral Beach Final Fantasy Alejandro Escovedo Todd Snider Ndidi Onukwulu Ten Years After Tokyo Police Club Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Steve Forbert Deadstring Brothers Detroit Women Femi Kuti Soul Jazz Orchestra Mute Math City and Colour Shout Out Out Out Out Buddy Guy Fiona Boyes Los Lobos Chris Duarte Xavier Rudd Lucky Peterson Larry McCray Metric Jim Bryson Danny Michel John Mooney Alexisonfire Watermelon Slim IsWhat?! David Maxwell Samuel Jackson AlexCuba the bird and the bee Matt Anderson Dave Gunning Dorit Chrysler Stephen Fearing, Tom Wilson, Colin Linden Rick FinesCat PowerBuilt to SpillSome of the best gospel acts on the planet (such as Richie Righteous, The Canton Spirituals, Da T.R.U.T.H., The Toronto Mass Choir, Soul Influence, Chorale de la Prophetie, the Solid Gold Dance Party—featuring Thelma Houston, The Village People, Taste Of Honey, Peaches And Herb, The Trammps, Anita Ward and France Jolie.The festival runs July 5-15 and a full schedule for the performances is available at www.ottawabluesfest.ca.“We know how established Bluesfest is on peoples' summer schedule. With our move back to the 'Flats' we really felt we had to out-do ourselves, and we truly believe this is a killer lineup,†said Bluesfest’s executive and artistic director, Mark Monahan. “We’re delighted with our new festival site and look forward to being able to comfortably accommodate all the fans who’ve shown their support for the festival over the years, along with all the new festival-goers.â€You dream it. We have it.Bluesfest will take place at LeBreton Flats Park, the National Capital Commission’s new festival site next to the Canadian War Museum. Five stages will offer a wide variety of simultaneous music programming. The site is licensed and features a broad range of food, drink and craft concessions.Aside from the big-name artists Bluesfest will feature plenty of Ottawa talent. Over 25 Ottawa-based bands will gain exposure in some prime slots. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 28 at Capitaltickets.ca, both Compact Music locations on Bank Street, and the Rideau Centre. Edited April 18, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Gary U.S. Bonds!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 WWHOOOOOOHOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Awesome line-up, as per usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 moe.!awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 jokes aside, that is an excellent line-up, although slightly bizarre at points (The Village People?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 i love how the headliners are buried in that list. i've read it twice now and am finding more and more heavy heavy hitters. Buddy Guy!! Elmer Ferrer!!What a lineup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 I finally get to see Los Lobos again! There's my excitement for the day and the White Stripes? Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 and popo weenie's band as well?The Mighty PopoCrrrrraaaazzzzzyyyyyyy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Good news indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Too many to list the ones I am excited about.AWESOME!I fuggin love Ottawa already.....Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wooly Mammoth Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 wow - great lineup. Looking forward to seeing the actual schedule as I'm gonna miss most of it as I'll be at a a conference in Copenhagen. I'll only be around for the final weekend. (At least Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood will be playing a show in Copenhagen while I'm there.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 it's all smiles and sunshine until the schedule is released (it is not up at the bluesfest site, contrary to the Sun article). then people get to see who they might have to miss to see another even more awesome act. I love the bluesfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 i heard moe, dylan, ten years after, buddy guy, The White Stripes, bela fleck, Metric, and los lobos are all playing at the same time.on a monday afternoon. at 1:00. seating only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 i love how the headliners are buried in that list. i've read it twice now and am finding more and more heavy heavy hitters.Me too! I think this is the best all-around lineup they have ever had. Way to go Bluesfest organizers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 ^^ agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Wow. Wow. Holy crap! What a lineup..insane..Go see Chris Duarte if you have a chance...likely not going to be touted as a "heavy hitter" in this forum, I thought I'd give him a little bit of promotion...he's AMAZING!http://www.myspace.com/chrisduartegroup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 reading the list backwards is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 What are you talking about AD?I am seeing bands listed. The White Stripes play on the MNBA stage at 9pm on July 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 HOLY HOLY that looks awesome! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Holy fucking shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 What are you talking about AD?I am seeing bands listed. The White Stripes play on the MNBA stage at 9pm on July 8th.when i posted the lineup here the website was still of the 2006 vintage. it has been updated in the last 20 minutes. awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 I just noticed that Built To Spill isnt listed on here but they have them on the Bluesfest page starting at 8:15pm on Friday July 13th at the River Stage. See you there mafackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingbear Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 crazy crazy lineup. rivals any festival for diversity. wow. every year it just seams to get better and better, since i left anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateaux Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 I just noticed as well!! Sweet fack!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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