Time flies when you’re having fun, and the nine days of RBC Bluesfest flew by. Sunday evening was one of the smaller crowds all festival, but after a fully loaded two week event like Bluesfest, not everyone has the stamina to last all nine days. Regardless, the vibe of the final day was relaxed, care-free, and just the right temperature.
Although the line-up on Sunday was slightly lacklustre, there were still a handful of gems to help send off another edition of RBC Bluesfest with a strong finish.
Ottawa photographer Kamara Morozuk was there to capture the final shows, and you can check out her concert galleries below – don’t forget to follow her on Instagram for more stunning photography.
Monday I Retire
Tucked away in the Barney Danson Theatre, Ottawa soul-pop band Monday I Retire were one of those hidden gems from the Sunday lineup. Fronted by sibling duo Ben and Mackenzie Di Millo, the five-piece band were fresh off a two-day GTA showcase and were all warmed up for their performance back home. With Mackenzie’s stunning and dominating vocal abilities leading the way, Monday I Retire brought their smooth mix of soul, funk, and jazz to the theatre, performing songs from their upcoming EP.
Once again the rain came... But that had no effect on the massive crowd of festival goers amped up for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. A near-record setting number of fans filled Lebreton Flats on Friday, taking in some of the night's most exciting performances. Ottawa photographer Kamara Morozuk was there amongst…
The sun finally decided to make an appearance at Bluesfest on Sunday, making for a beautiful afternoon and evening before heading into the two-day break from the festival. With shows starting early on in the afternoon, Day 4 of Bluesfest was packed tight with exciting and talented acts - three…
There is no greater compliment to an artist than to have fans stand in the rain for hours, patiently awaiting their presence (close seconds of course are cringe-worthy tattoos and bedroom shrines). From the opening of the gates to the final note of The Lumineers, it was a rainy day…
