NewRider Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Belle and Sebastian?!? I hope they're touring this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I think it's safe to 'rumour' that Sam Roberts will be playing Bluesfest. It's somewhat of a tradition for the past couple years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 No Xavier Rudd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I'd wait on that one Dinghy, I noticed a show announced in Toronto around the time of Blues Fest and I know for sure that he is a headliner at Evolve (July 17-19)....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 awwwwwwwwwww, that's to bad. He's been a staple at Bluesfest too![color:purple]I am sooooo upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Alan Parsons ProjectMick TaylorDavid LindleyJackson Browne C.R. AveryTony D Power HourChris Smither Crooked X Dave Mason KissMonkeyjunkRyan ShawLos Lonely Boys David MaxwellSteve MarrinerNewWorldSon Bob TailleferSugar Blue Jeff Beck That1GuyUnited Steelworkers Of Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidmonkey Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 CAKE appears to be on board for Bluesfest as well.July 17, 2009BluefestOttawa, Canadafrom http://cakemusic.com/tour.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 two more according to jambase.com07/14/09 :: Tuesday Matt Andersen Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest Ottawa, ON 07/15/09 :: Wednesday Dylan Roberts & The Unsung Heroes Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest Ottawa, ON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForbinHood Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Heard that Joe Cocker is a go as well. I little birdy I know manages an upscale hotel in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I had heard a Joe Cocker rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Is it just me or does 90% of this rumoured lineup completely pale in comparison to every other year post-when it was a real blues festival? I haven't looked at the list today but from what I remember seeing in the list on this thread 2-3 weeks ago, Paul Simon was the only really amazing one for me, with KISS being one of those "I'll go if I've paid for it and will have a blast, but otherwise wouldn't be going". Usually Ottawa Bluesfest is completely stacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I am with you KevO. Your moving here jinxed the lineup. Thanks alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Screw that...Bluesfest had me at Cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I am with you KevO. Your moving here jinxed the lineup. Thanks alot. Haha, well this doesn't completely make up for it but at least we've got BA Johnston this Saturday at Irene's! Bluesfest lineup comes out next week right? That will be interesting. Maybe their funding got cut..?Cake is a good'un too. And Harry Manx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 i'm sure bluesfest still has a few tricks up their sleeve kevO, don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Is it just me or does 90% of this rumoured lineup completely pale in comparison to every other year post-when it was a real blues festival? I haven't looked at the list today but from what I remember seeing in the list on this thread 2-3 weeks ago, Paul Simon was the only really amazing one for me, with KISS being one of those "I'll go if I've paid for it and will have a blast, but otherwise wouldn't be going". Usually Ottawa Bluesfest is completely stacked.Ahhh, Kevo...The first headliner of the first Ottawa Bluesfest was Clarence Clemons. Now I ask you, when was this ever a real blues festival?The lineup gets announced next week, on Wednesday, April 22nd. Save the booing for then, and I suspect you shant boo too long. The reason the rumours here haven't really excited you is because almost nothing in this thread is a rumour - they are almost all listed somewhere as playing at the Bluesfest. The major acts know to not list unannounced shows on their websites.Wanna get excited? Here's some acts I've heard rumoured to play Bluesfest: Paul McCartney, AC/DC, Beastie Boys, Paul Simon, Joe Cocker, Iggy Pop, B-52s...But it's kinda silly to get excited about rumours ain't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 But it's kinda silly to get excited about rumours ain't it?Are you suggesting KevO is moving from Ottawa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Play nice now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Wanna get excited? Here's some acts I've heard rumoured to play Bluesfest: Paul McCartney, AC/DC, Beastie Boys, Paul Simon, Joe Cocker, Iggy Pop, B-52s... That's more like it, kinda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 my friend said to add drive by truckers to the list. I hope he is right no backing to this rumour though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Now I ask you, when was this ever a real blues festival?1997 at Confederation Park in my opinion. Heres the list I postd on page one from that year.Little FeatLuther AllisonDr.JohnJames CottonRoomful Of BluesMontreal Jubilation Gospel ChoirLittle George & The Shuffling HungariansLucky PetersonJunior WellsSuzie VinnickDeborah ColemanJumping Johnny SansoneLong John HunterTony DGuitar ShortyRocket Rached & The Fat City 8Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets feat: Sam MyersSherman RobertsonPlus more, over the 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Betcha one could highlight acts in the 'plus more' section to argue that it isn't really a blues festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 my friend said to add drive by truckers to the list. hmmm.. I wonder if that will be a Booker T and The DBT's show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Betcha one could highlight acts in the 'plus more' section to argue that it isn't really a blues festival.Actually, the plus more was mostly local and other Canadian blues artists, either not signed or not "big name" acts (eg: bar type bands), none of which played the main stage (only stage) and were showcased in various clubs around town, I'll see if I can dig out the program I have packed away and get em listed for you. The above list was just off the back of the tee-shirt I have.Personally, I feel if 95% of the acts (or 100% of the main stage acts) are blues it's a blues festival. Then again, I'm not that nit-picky about that shit, 95% is more then good for me. It was also the 'Ottawa Citizen Bluefest' back then. I also recall seeing a large number of Ottawa Blues Society ads around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I'll happily concede the point. I also now recall that it was when Sting headlined that people started complaining that it wasn't a blues festival anymore, so I suppose that indicates it was previously.I sure am glad it's not a blues festival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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