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Ottawa Bluesfest brings out top talent to nation's capital

The Hill Times Photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse
The Cowboy Junkies performed at Ottawa's Bluesfest on July 12.

This year's Bluesfest took place at LeBreton Flats in downtown Ottawa from July 4 to 15, featuring headliners such as John Mellencamp, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, Norah Jones, and several of Canada's very own musical talents such as Sam Roberts Band, the Cowboy Junkies, and the Sheepdogs. This year's festival also incorporated an Electro Stage, featuring international DJs such as Paul Oakenfold, DJ Illo and Chromeo DJ Set. Tiesto also headlined the main stage, as did LMFAO, City and Colour, Nickelback, and Blue Rodeo.

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Ottawa Bluesfest brings out top talent to nation's capital

The Hill Times Photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse
The Cowboy Junkies performed at Ottawa's Bluesfest on July 12.

This year's Bluesfest took place at LeBreton Flats in downtown Ottawa from July 4 to 15, featuring headliners such as John Mellencamp, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, Norah Jones, and several of Canada's very own musical talents such as Sam Roberts Band, the Cowboy Junkies, and the Sheepdogs. This year's festival also incorporated an Electro Stage, featuring international DJs such as Paul Oakenfold, DJ Illo and Chromeo DJ Set. Tiesto also headlined the main stage, as did LMFAO, City and Colour, Nickelback, and Blue Rodeo.

  

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