‘Freaking out’ Folk Fest with Mac DeMarco
The time had finally arrived for the first full day, or at least afternoon, of Folk Festival shenanigans. On this muggy Saturday afternoon I couldn't...
The Sheepdogs have the crowd ‘Feeling Good’ at Folk Fest
The Belle Game took the main stage just after 5 p.m. to a tiny crowd. A few dedicated fans were standing at the rails...
No folkin’ problems with Kendrick Lamar
Before heading to Kendrick Lamar, I stopped by a smaller, secluded stage looking up on the rest of the Folk Fest grounds. It was...
Beats and sea shanties show Folk Fest’s diversity
On the third day of Ottawa Folk Fest the main stage was prepped for a bit of a departure from traditional folk music acts...
Vampire Weekend plays it safe at Folk Fest
Before the big name of the night—Vampire Weekend— hit the stage, it was Colin Meloy's turn to add some folk to the festival.
Meloy is...