This festival is overwhelming my life right now. There are so many shows and venues to choose from, and every night out has to be planned carefully around location, talent and proximity to a McDonald's. Plus, like any such festival with wristband admission, you run the risk of not getting in, remaining stuck outside listening to the droning echoes of what could have been the best show of your life. Whatever, at least there’s no snow this time, although these thunderstorms are promising. (PS have you guys been following the stories about all the crazy tornadoes?)
Here are my picks:
Thursday, June 12th
The Horseshoe only, because I work at 8:30am on Friday. Aaand because the bands are sweet.
9pm – The Coast
10pm – The West Secret
11pm – Small Sins
12am – Money Mark
1am – Flash Lightnin
Friday, June 13th
9pm – Ruby Coast
10pm – Winter Gloves (or Great Lake Swimmers at the Reverb)
11pm – probable McDonald’s break
12am – Orillia Opry (or EVAN DANDO at the Horseshoe)
Supermarket
1am – Opopo
Drake Hotel
2am – Jokers of the Scene (Ottawa’s very own)
Saturday, June 14th
11pm – Elfin Saddle
12am – The High Dials
1am – We Are Wolves (or The D’Urbervilles at the Horseshoe, if time allows)
That’s all I’ve got so far. You can find the lineup here. And feel free to make recommendations!
