The second last night of Bluesfest was a showcase in rock n roll, as hair-metal legends Motley Crue headlined the evening. Canadian JJ Wilde rocked the early crowd with an aggressive, fun set. Windsor’s The Tea Party made their annual trip to Ottawa, utilizing haunting riffs layered under in your face guitar solos.
It was a different kind of night closing the river stage, as EDM DJ and star of the reality show “Vanderpump Rules” was flying with an energized set of remixed hit songs.
Garret T. Willie rocked the tent stage as the 23-year-old showed off some amazing guitar work backed by a solid band. Speaking of guitar players, Italy’s Giacomo Turra blistering fretwork graced the river stage with a set full of funk rock goodness.
Sunday marks the final night of the 30th anniversary of Ottawa Bluesfest, which has been full-on with memorable moments and great sets from artists across the music universe.