Performers at OGF 2014 The mission of this festival is "cultivating community" and this program is certain to do just that. We are currently in the process of finalizing the timing of workshops and performers. The festival program will be posted on the website in the...
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Laura Smith in concert
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival presents... Laura Smith in concert Saturday, March 8, 2014 7:30 pm Fourth Stage National Arts Centre, Ottawa Tickets ($25) available now: In person at the NAC box office – www.nac.ca – no service charge Ottawa Folklore Centre – 1111...
Planning for Ottawa’s Best Kept Musical Secret is Full Steam Ahead
Hope you all had a wonderful summer. We have so much exciting news to share with you, since our last newsletter. Planning is well underway for the 3rd Annual Grassroots Festival (OGF) and we can guarantee that it is going to be great! James Keelaghan headlines the...
James Keelaghan to headline Ottawa Grassroots Festival!
The 2014 Ottawa Grassroots Festival (OGF) announces the legendary James Keelaghan will be this year’s Saturday evening headliner. The Royal Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch, at 330 Kent Street will host the Festival on the weekend of April 25-27, 2014. Keelaghan, a...
Opening night: Music to melt your heart
Grassroots kicks off on Friday, April 25 with hot music that will get your heart pumping and your feet tappin’. Haunting and joyous melodies. Beautiful harmonies. Honkin’ mandolin. Wailin’ banjo. Songs of love, murder and betrayal. That’s bluegrass — the original...
Headliners Wendell Ferguson & Suzie Vinnick 2013 Video
Ottawa Grassroots Festival Video 4 from Tony Copple on Vimeo.
Amanda Bon 2013 Video
Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2012 Video 2: Amanda Bon and the Outskirts from Tony Copple on Vimeo.
Ana Miura & Amanda Rheaume 2013 Video
Ottawa Grassroots Festival Video 3 - Ana Miura and Amanda Rheaume from Tony Copple on Vimeo.
Mark Evenchick 2013 Video
With thanks to Tony Copple: Ottawa Grassroots Festival Video 1 - Mark Evenchick from Tony Copple on Vimeo.
2013 Program – for Folk Music Lovers Everywhere
We have put the new program for 2013 on the website. Please check under the Program tab. For those new to our festival, the afternoons are free. Enjoy. I listened carefully to many people in deciding what to put in the program. This process is part of the Ottawa...