balogna pogna Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 2. How about a Metal Fest? This city has pretty much all of the other genres covered in festival format.Get Buckethead for Ottawa Metalfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Bruce Cockburn Bettye Lavette Bob Snider Susan Tadeschi Derek Trucks Band Eddie From Ohio (good call BWM, they may be on a mini hiatus for Julie who is a cancer survivor) Perth County Conspiracy (Does Not Exist) - get 'em together for another reunion Tanglefoot (before they hang it up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlphaNerd Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Belle and SebastianOkkervil RiverThe Avette BrothersSufjan Stevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Great call KK, maybe you'll be happy in Ottawa in August ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Also for Question 2:Tiiu (sultry alt-country songstress originally from the Ottawa Valley: Link) Edited March 12, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Great call KK, maybe you'll be happy in Ottawa in August ;-) Damn! Would love to make it. Any contests that an outta town guy could win to make it affordable? btw - what are the dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 The Great Outdoors (awesome folk band from Vancouver)Cuff The Duke (Oshawa) The John Henrys (Ottawa)Purple Hill (Toronto)All these bands are at various "up-and-comer" stages and would play on the cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 neroAloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaMike Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) John Prine, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Levon Helm Edited March 12, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Easy Star All-Stars ... i'd love to see them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Gonna keep this to a folk kinda feel for you... With a few exceptions Question 1: Steve Earle (without the DJ - stipulate that in the contract) New Pornos or AC Newman solo Sufjan Stevens Billy Bragg Bonnie Prince Billy Black Keys / Dan Auerbach Eels Erykah Badu Gourds Howe Gelb / Giant Sand Jim Fucking James M. Ward / Jim James & M. Ward / She and Him Matthew Sweet Mike Doughty PJ Harvey Ron Sexsmith Stompin' Tom Tom Waits Tortoise Question 2: Westfest Sandro Perri Andre Ethier Geoff Berner Any of Rick White's projects Al Tuck Angela Desveaux The Cape May Catfish Haven Fiftymen Great Lake Swimmers Holy Fuck Immaculate Machine Julie Doiron Land of Talk Malajube Male Nurse Mount Eerie Plants and Animals Silver Hearts Sloan Tusks Two Minute Miracles Violet Archers (Tim Vesely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Moses Mayes (before they hang it up)Plants and AnimalsRailroad EarthmstrkrftOld Crow Medicine ShowThe Mountain GoatsSlammin Jack reunionRidley Bentnot The old steady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Jim BrysonJeff TweedyBlitzen TrapperDr. DogO'deathJim Jamesplants and animalsyonder mountain string band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipzoso Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) If your considering Holy Fuck, then also consider Battles...but yeah +1 Holy Fuckand +1 to AD's list, his is essentially flawless.Most of what I could think of has been mentioned but add:Devendra BanhartBruce Peninsula D'Urbervilles Basia Bulat (if she can get full band that'd be bonus)Justin Nozuka (but he attracts too many screaming girls)Tom Fun OrchestraThe Balconies Edited March 12, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 What about a night with Elkas Band, Jason Collett, Trews and BNB headlining? I think that would be fun.. and totally convenient for some of the musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 What about a night with Elkas Band, Jason Collett, Trews and BNB headlining? I think that would be fun.. and totally convenient for some of the musicians.That's sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Steve Earle (without the DJ - stipulate that in the contract) Spot on! Ditch the DJ with Steve please Just don't let him come without his wife!! She's great. Edited March 12, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 What about a night with Elkas Band' date=' Jason Collett, Trews and BNB headlining? I think that would be fun.. and totally convenient for some of the musicians.[/quote']That's sick.I double quote that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomson Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Tiiu (sultry alt-country songstress originally from the Ottawa Valley: Link)Great suggestion! Tiiu is fabulous. She'd fit well with either of your two categories NW.So would the Band of Owls (from out east). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sick as in phat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I would love to see Belle and Sebastian, but I don't think they ever tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Thanks so much everyone, all has been noted and we begin the hunt today.......Hope to have good news for you all before April 18th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Festival Dates: Aug 21-23 2009Location: Brittania Park, OttawaEarly Bird Tickets: $65 until May 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'd love to see the Felice Brothers play anywhere in Ontario this summer. I'd think they would be an excellent add to any festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 early bird tickets without any official announcements? am I missing something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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