ollie Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Just saw this... Robin Zander's iPhone video of the aftermath. He says the stage actually fell on them but they were able to crawl out the side. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 So... favourite sets? John FogertyMy Morning JacketHuey LewisBen HarperShpongletronthe Hip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Highlights:Billy TalentShpongleJohn FogertyBen HarperDropkick MurphysCheap TrickBlack KeysThe Tragically HipMy Morning JacketAlso saw:Stephen MarleyWanda Jackson (before the rain came)Michael PowersJoe Kubek & Bnois KingDumpstaphunkThe Tea PartySteve Miller BandPeter FramptonA Perfect CircleGanga GiriJane's AddictionThe RootsErykah BaduHuey Lewis & The NewsMetricSilver CreekClassifiedDeath From Above 1979Harper & Midwest KindHey Rosetta!Shawn McDonaldThe funky MetersTim Robbins & Rogue Gallery BandBlack & The Rodeo KingsAshley NewellCuff The DukeDanny MichelAlex CubaComedians Joey Elias and Angelo TsarouchasThat's 38 bands, and I missed the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 That's quite a video Ollie. Balls of steel to be standing there while the electrical storm continues around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Main stage supplier comments on the construction and the collapse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Big article in today's Globe, complete with infographics. I'm glad you're all ok!http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/how-the-ottawa-bluesfest-stage-came-down-and-why-it-could-happen-again/article2101613/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 That's quite a video Ollie. Balls of steel to be standing there while the electrical storm continues around.Dumb luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 My top five, in order, were:MMJJane's AddictionFramptonSoundgardenThe Hip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Top Five for me:1. Huey Lewis2. Jane's Addiction3. Bootsy4. Dumpstaphunk5. My Morning JacketHonourable Mentions:-Tristen (surprise of the festival for me)-Shpongle (interesting experience, including a drunken rubberdinghy chatting with Mayor Watson and Deputy Mayor Desroches. Apparently they didn't realize you could carry beer to the other stages)-Fitz Catering (Jerk Chicken, and Meatball sammy's)-No Hospital-Valet Bike Parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 1. My Morning Jacket2. Janes Addiction3. Tragically Hip4. Girl Talk (it was a friends birthday- and it was PERFECT for us at that time)5. Huey LewisHonorables: Huey Lewis, The Beauties, Trampled by Turtles, David Clayton Thomas, Lupe Fiasco.* Disclaimer to add: I only went on 6 nights this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 1. My Morning Jacket2. Janes Addiction3. Tragically Hip4. Girl Talk (it was a friends birthday- and it was PERFECT for us at that time)5. Huey LewisHonorables: Huey Lewis, The Beauties, Trampled by Turtles, David Clayton Thomas, Lupe Fiasco.* Disclaimer to add: I only went on 6 nights this year.Northern Wish secretly loves Huey Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 So, did NONE of you see Billy Talent?!??!They were really, really good. check them out next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 So, did NONE of you see Billy Talent?!??!They were really, really good. check them out next time.I did reluctantly and I thought it was awful. It's the lead singer that drives me crazy, his singing voice, hell even his speaking voice is a cross between Geddy Lee and Bugs Bunny. my picks.1. My Morning Jacket2. Trampled by Turtles3. M. Ward4. The Roots5. Josh Ritter6. Jane's Addiction7. The Black Keys8. Buck 659. Lupe Fiasco10. Blue Rodeo11. Shpongle12. David Clayton-Thomas13. Bootsy Collins14. Skrillex15. Huey Lewis & the News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I did reluctantly and I thought it was awful. It's the lead singer that drives me crazy, his singing voice, hell even his speaking voice is a cross between Geddy Lee and Bugs Bunny.I didn't see them but I pretty much despise emo-tinged punk and/or metal for this reason. I did hear a lot of good buzz about their Bluesfest set though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Finale weekend wrap-up of Bluesfest provided by Gentlemonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 "cavalcade", "sphincters" and "skid" really pulled that review together nicely. bravo Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Not a fan of Billy Talent.Young, Loud, and Snotty don't do it for me anymore. But that's OK, a lot of people seem to dig it. With the Bluesfest demographic skewing Gen Y, bands like that will be a fixture at future fests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I was wondering about M Ward. I didn't hear much chatter about his set and he has been on my radar for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I was wondering about M Ward. I didn't hear much chatter about his set and he has been on my radar for a few years.I checked it out. It sounded very good but I can't get past his Dylan impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I was wondering about M Ward. I didn't hear much chatter about his set and he has been on my radar for a few years.We went to check him out when we got bored of Shpongle and he and his band were really rocking, we were getting into it and then... "Thank you, goodnight!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 M. Ward was awesome! I only wish I had of caught the beginning but Shpongle deserved a chunk of my time. Highlights were; Sad, Sad Song Rave On Whole Lotta Losin Roll Over Beethoven Shake Your Money Maker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Josh Ritter was amazing as well, anyone else catch him?Josh RitterOttawa BluesfestWildfires Mind's Eye Right Moves Wolves Rattling Locks Harrisburg (with Talking Heads' Once in A Lifetime interlude)Beautiful and Damned The Curse Rumors Thin Blue Flame Pale Blue Eyes (The Velvet Underground cover)Kathleen Change of Time Encore:Real Long Distance To the Dogs or Whoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Did anyone catch Death from Above? No pun intended... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Did anyone catch Death from Above? No pun intended...yes. i didn't like it much. but it was the first time i heard them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seejay Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) for me, it was more about the side stages this year. my top picks were: my morning jacket the funky meters big sam's funky nation the sheepdogs the hip ... trampled by turtles, kdtu, galactic and gomez should have been on that list. tbt missed due to a dental appt and the rest due to the fates deciding otherwise. Edited July 19, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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