bouche Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Bluesfest adds more stars to already brilliant constellationSnoop Dogg, Michael Franti, Sean Paul in the mixMay 29, 2008, Ottawa – The Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest today confirmed the addition of Snoop Dogg, as well as Michael Franti & Spearhead to their festival program. Since the official line-up announcement in April, there have been a couple of adjustments, including the addition of Sean Paul and the regrettable cancellation of Dr. John, due to illness. Sean Paul, the worldwide ambassador of dancehall reggae, will be performing on Bluesfest’s Bank of America Stage on Sunday, July 13 at 7 p.m. And, Michael Franti—a perennial Bluesfest favourite—will be stepping up to the Roots stage in the July 8 time-slot, previously assigned to Dr. John. As stated on his website, Calvin “Snoop Dogg†Broadus is a rare exception in the turbulent world of Hip-Hop. In a genre where big names come and go, Snoop Dogg has managed to stay tremendously relevant throughout his 16-plus years in the game and is an all-out pop culture icon. “I believe this is an excellent treat for our existing and eventual passport holders,†says Bluesfest executive director, Mark Monahan. “The Dr. John situation was unavoidable and, of course, we wish Mac all the best, but it was great news to hear Michael Franti was available. The feedback about the program thus far has been phenomenal and adding these additional pieces to the puzzle reinforces the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest as one of the pre-eminent music festivals in North America,†added Monahan.Indeed, Ottawa Bluesfest fans of all stripes should be delighted that an already exciting line-up, just got better with the addition of Snoop Dogg and Michael Franti. Tickets for any one of these shows or 11-day festival passports are available on-line or at all Bluesfest ticket outlets. See www.ottawabluesfest.ca for complete details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 michael franti? NO WAY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'm wondering if Snoop shows UP with ho's or turns regular girls INTO ho's when he does a show.as far as Michael Farti, I'm shocked that he's done every Bluesfest since 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 hmmm, anyone know why Dr. John will be sick in a month and a half? He's got shows scheduled right up until then. I did a half-assed search and he's still on the schedule for all the dates I looked into - no mention of sickness. He's also on NPR tomorrow night with The Hold Steady. I was really looking forward to seeing him again. I could care less about Snoop and especially Sean Paul and Franti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I had a feeling that there might be a crew of people interested in having a snoop night. So I posted this notice. I'm not sure where I got that from. I know franti and sean paul way off the radar, but snoop... doesn't he bring a party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 he's sick of lawn chairs! har har Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 snoop is sick of lawn chairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) dr john I think she meantwhere on the bluesfest page does it say snoop? Also can't find frantiLol Edit:from snoop dogg tour schedule:7/6/2008TourOttawa, CANLebreton Flats ParkFranti tour schedule:Tuesday, July 08Michael Franti & Spearhead @ Ottawa BluesfestMFS on the Roots Stage at 9:30pm, All Ageswww.ottawabluesfest.caBUY TICKETS Edited May 30, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 hmmm, anyone know why Dr. John will be sick in a month and a half? He's got shows scheduled right up until then. I did a half-assed search and he's still on the schedule for all the dates I looked into - no mention of sickness. He's also on NPR tomorrow night with The Hold Steady.I was really looking forward to seeing him again. I was thinking the exact same thing, and you saved me the search to confirm it. I figure he looked at his schedule, called his manager and said, "Cancel that Ottawa gig, I'm not fucking playing there again." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 [Dr John] is sick of lawn chairs! har harhaha, exactly!I wonder what the real reason is. I think Todd's interpretation / speculation likely bang-on. If so, it's a real shame Monahan had to outright lie in the press release. Really? He knows that he'll be ill in July? C'mon.(If Dr. John really is sick, my apologies to everyone. I can't find any other mention of it though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 If I was Mark I'd lie about it too. Standard procedure methinks.Then again if I was Mark Dr. John wouldn't have cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 If I was Mark I'd lie about it too. Standard procedure methinks.Yeah, sad but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 If Dr. John really is sick, my apologies to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Snoop will bring the party. Don't expect a classic or anything, but it will probably be a fun show if he decides to give a damn (unlike Wyclef oh so many years ago who sucked ass) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wooly Mammoth Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I was looking forward to seeing Dr. John for the first time. No interest whatsoever in Snoop or Sean Paul. Franti I'd possibly go see if I was already there, but I don't think that I'd make a special trip to see him anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Guy Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 So who has been bumped on Sunday the 6th for his Snoopiness. The Wailers Maybe??? Will he be on the Rogers Stage after Primus??? I can see the Panic crowd getting a lot smaller if Snoop Dogg is playing opposite them at the same time. A lot bigger name draw for the Casual fans who just happen to be there to see whomever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I can see the Panic crowd getting a lot smaller if Snoop Dogg is playing opposite them at the same time.They don't have the two main stages in operation at the same time; main stage acts alternate between them, with no overlap.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Snoop Dog? :::shakes head and turns up Mississippi Half Step::: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Guy Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 So then when would Snoop be playing on the Sunday??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Snoop Dog? :::shakes head and turns up Mississippi Half Step:::Invite him for an afternoon out on the boat.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I know what I'm drinking that night, Gin and Juice and won't be leavin until 6 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I cant wait to see Snoop!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 You know what that means... Ray Emery at Bluesfest!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 what a fucking turncoat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 if WSP gets bumped/cancelled i'm going to have a conniption! beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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