By Dan Lalande “I still love the sound of a band when it comes together,” bassist Wayne Bartlett says excitedly. “That thump in the chest.” Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!—like that song by John Lee Hooker that Wayne and his bandmates, collectively known as Rust Bucket, blare from the bandstand. “We don’t do the standard cover band tunes,”...
Don’t miss the 13th annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival. It’s happening April 24-27 at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, located at 30 Cleary Avenue off Richmond Road. This beloved community festival is more than just great music; it’s a celebration of creativity and connection. Opening night is Thursday, April 24, with The...
