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This year’s RBC Bluesfest runs from July 6-16, 2017 at Lebreton Flats. Here’s our small list of unconfirmed rumours and plausible speculation about possible acts this summer. You can add to this list by posting in the comments below. ...

[ ](https://nac-cna.ca/en/presents?utm_source=display-direct-ottawastart&utm_medium=display-desktop-textad&utm_campaign=nacp-16-17-en-januarybundle) Now in its 6 th season, the all-Canadian music series ** NAC Presents ** , in partnership with ** BMO Financial Group ** , is proud to present over 65 performances throughout the 2016-17 season. From folk to pop, to country and francophone music, Ottawa will certainly be treated to a diverse array of amazing performances - all of which are happening under one roof! ...

** Salute To Vienna New Year’s Concert ** Strauss Symphony of Canada _ January 2, 2016 • 2:30pm • National Arts Centre _ Niels Muus, conductor (Vienna) Lilla Galambos, soprano (Vienna) Thomas Weinhappel, baritone (Vienna) Featuring dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine & International Champion Ballroom Dancers ...

_ (press release) _ TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that artist submissions for JUNOfest, presented by CBCMusic.ca are now open. The annual musical festival will showcase performances by top Canadian acts in venues across Ottawa on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 as part of JUNO Week 2017. ...

_ What: Raphael Weinroth-Browne performing the complete Bach Suites for Solo Cello _ _ Where: The Record Centre, Ottawa _ _ When: November 25-26, 2016 _ For 25-year-old Ottawa cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne, the question isn’t why he should be playing heavy metal. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** The 2017 JUNO Awards Host Committee and the Ottawa 2017 Bureau are pleased to announce an investment of $30,000 in a new one-time funding program that will enable the capital’s musicians, promoters and other music entrepreneurs to develop and present unique musical experiences throughout the city in early 2017. ...

Congratulations to CBC Ottawa traffic reporter and collision connoisseur Doug Hempstead, who released his new album “area resident” on Friday. https://twitter.com/DougHempstead/status/789384810028421120 https://twitter.com/JimWatsonOttawa/status/789495296447447042 Area Resident by Area Resident

[ ](http://www.greatpumpkinball.com) ** www.greatpumpkinball.com ** Ottawa’s Biggest & Best Annual Halloween Event is back. The theme for this 10th annual edition is - Poison: Descend into Darkness. We look forward to hosting 750 costumed revelers at Ottawa’s premiere Halloween event, at the most unique venue in the city - the St. ...

** 10 Years. 10 Artists. A Singular Focused Dedication to Community. ** This year’s Babes4Breasts (B4B) benefit concert will be extra special. Celebrating their 10 th birthday, it will feature ten artists – a mix of new faces, and beloved B4B alumni. ...

It’s finally out! A little more than a year since Grace Lachance won the Bluesfest _ She’s The One _ contest, the 15-year-old singer from Stittsville has released her first single through a record label. “Anymore” hit iTunes yesterday. ** From the files: ** ** Stittsville’s Grace Lachance wins Bluesfest contest. ...