For two weeks in July, the banks of the Ottawa River will be the destination of choice for music fans around the world. Scheduled to take place from July 4-14, with a break on July 9, the 2013 Ottawa Bluesfest is returning to LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa, Ontario, and the lineup is one of the finest ever. This year's theme is “Take Me To The River,” and over 200 acts are set to grace the park’s five outdoor stages, as well as one indoor stage within the Canadian War Museum, to celebrate the 20th edition of this heralded festival. Some of the headliners set to perform are B.B. King, Rush, Skrillex, Wu-Tang Clan, Dixie Chicks, Zac Brown Band, fun., and Belle & Sebastian, and that’s just the beginning.
The Ottawa Bluesfest has become known for showcasing much more than just blues music, as it has featured top acts from genres like classic rock, country, folk, hip hop, and more. Additional featured bands include Passion Pit, Animal Collective, Weezer, Tegan & Sara, She & Him, Killer Mike, Ra Ra Riot, El-P, Solange, Neko Case, Camera Obscura, Los Lobos, Hunter Hayes, Femi Kuti, The Joy Formidable, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Fitz & the Tantrums, Flogging Molly, and The Tragically Hip. Purchasing Ottawa Bluesfest tickets is an assured way to experience an extraordinary spectrum of musical talent, so buy yours today.
