Esau. Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'm guessing (hoping perhaps) on Pearl Jam making an appearance. An outdoor PJ show would be more then enough to make me want to attend.According to friend in Austin who works for a company that mainly deals with the booking of country music festivals, she saw info on a 'non country music' festival in Canada that Taylor Swift was going to play. Although she was really vague about location - "Canada" was all she mentioned. After scanning over the twitter feed for Ottawa Blues Fest I see they did confirm a "major country music headliner" in early December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'd love PJ too but not sure if it'll happen as they've stated that the London show is their only Canadian show of the year. Of course there are many easy ways to go back on that statement with little harm. But they still said that. I'd believe the Taylor Swift thing, especially in light of her headlining that cancelled Hoedown here last year. Great PR and a huge "get" for both her and Bluesfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Didn't they also last year shove early bird tickets down out throats the same week as the announcement.Wonder if they are planning the same thing this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'd love PJ too but not sure if it'll happen as they've stated that the London show is their only Canadian show of the year. Of course there are many easy ways to go back on that statement with little harm. But they still said that. Dang. I hadn't heard that.Perhaps the new album they'll be working on this summer explains the lack of tour dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 It might be an early bird ticket war between jazzfest and Bluesfest. Regarding PJ - all they gotta do to go back on that is say something about overwhelming demand, love for the fans, etc. I'm sure London is sold out so nobody would care if they played ottawa too. Although they might have been telling the truth too. I wouldn't be surprised either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Not only is London sold out, but tix are selling for 4 to 8x face value on secondary resale sites.While it makes sense they will be added; the London show is on the 16th right after Bluesfest, I feel it would be a bit of dirty pool. The Pearl Jam boards were lit up with people who were deciding to travel to London simply because of the "only Canadian date of the summer" notation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 So last night I said to Booche: "I just saw Culture Club do a gig at the foot of Mount Everest" ... he said: "Base camp?"I said: "You should see the drummer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Not only is London sold out, but tix are selling for 4 to 8x face value on secondary resale sites.While it makes sense they will be added; the London show is on the 16th right after Bluesfest, I feel it would be a bit of dirty pool. The Pearl Jam boards were lit up with people who were deciding to travel to London simply because of the "only Canadian date of the summer" notation. don't get your knickers in a twist just yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 The uber Pearl Jam fan at work just informed me that due to the complex structure of the fan club that they probably wouldn't pull something like this last minute...That said he just left the room mumbling about how he was going to convince his wife to let him go to Bfest and the London show...so who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Lineup will be revealed at 6:30am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Since Neil Young and Pearl Jam have already been mentioned, I might as well go ahead and start a Tom Petty rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Confirmed RBC Bluesfest acts to-date include: B.B. KingDixie ChicksWu-Tang ClanRUSHFun.Zac Brown BandThe Tragically HipSkrillex Full Flex Express TourKenny Wayne ShepherdTegan and SaraGreat Big SeaWeezerBelle & SebastianGrand Funk RailroadBaauerAnimal CollectiveJon Spencer Blues ExplosionPassion PitGrace Potter & the NocturnalsShe & HimAlex ClareFitz & the TantrumsNeko CaseAdventure ClubRonnie Earl & the BroadcastersMarianas TrenchSolangeLPKiller MikeEl-PSharon Van EttenStarsEric BurdonMatthew GoodFlogging MollyA Tribe Called RedThe Cat EmpireBalkan Beat BoxAlejandro EscovedoLos Lonely BoysMother MotherAtlas GeniusMississippi HeatZeds DeadThe Joy FormidableAmadou & MariamBlue King BrownFemi KutiHunter HayesTommy TrashGarland JeffreysBlues BroadsDawesThe Harpoonist and the Axe MurdererLos LobosRa Ra RiotSonny RhodesFrank TurnerJustin Townes EarleCactusCamera ObscuraBenjamin Francis LeftwichDiamond RingsEddie ShawMitch RyderThe DunwellsThe KnocksBahamasJon ClearyCold SpecksJohn SmithJoe RobinsonW.C. Clarkplus many more to be announced in the weeks ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Well, I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I hope this means Dawes comes to Toronto. Go see them at bluesfest, they are so so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Not bad at all. Missing some ooomph from the headliners IMO but there's some great acts in there. Go see Fitz and the Tantrums if you can. Caught them in Vegas a couple years ago and they super funky and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 It's a steaming pile of horseshit...but at least it's an affordable steaming pile of horseshit again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) "Freaker @ 02/27/13 06:34 AM"Bet you wished you had stayed in bed eh?Also I notice the theme is Take Me to the River. Ummm isn't David Byrne playing at that other big Ottawa festival. They had better get talking to Al Greens people.The pricing is more than fair especially considering the Pick 3 or 5 packs - but when I look at each individual day there isn't one that wows. Of course you can also see that there are approx 2 artists per stage announced, so lots more is coming.I hope this means Dawes comes to Toronto. Go see them at bluesfest, they are so so good.I sure hope they do too. I am a bit worried about the new album though. I've read that they want to distance themselves from their Laurel Canyon influences- and upon listening to their first single, they have but I wish they hadn't. Edited February 27, 2013 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Sure beats last year's crapola lineup. RUSH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 It looks very much like a Bluesfest reunion and a chance to see previously missed performers. I missed Rush and surely The Hip the last time. I'm sure I'll miss the dixie chicks this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) "I’m not trying to be a Coachella or an Osheaga or a Bonnaroo or some destination festival" - Mark MonahanKeep reachin' for those stars MM!!sigh. Edited February 27, 2013 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Keep reachin' for those stars MM!!Stars ARE playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 They did a pretty good job and still managed to keep the prices down by avoiding the real heavy hitters.I think they paid attention to their customer feedback.I'm surprised the Taylor Swift thing didn't come together, and disappointed there's no Pearl Jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 That's a pretty solid line-up. Honestly these days its often the "filler" bands that get me to a festival. Sure the heavy-hitting headliners are always a draw but yeah there's some good stuff throughout that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I am pleased with the line up ... there isn't a lot of "Oh my God, I have been waiting all my life to see them" but there is a lot of good, and just a bunch of enjoyable stuff all round. Only disappointment is no Prog Rock so far. Even last year had Tangerine Dream.As usual, I encourage folks to check out Blue King Brown, they always give good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 "I’m not trying to be a Coachella or an Osheaga or a Bonnaroo or some destination festival" - Mark Monahan I'm sure the tourism board will love this quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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