Varied array of talent lined up for Ottawa’s Bluesfest

By The Canadian Press
February 23 2016 05:17 AM

OTTAWA – About 75 acts have been revealed for Ottawa’s Bluesfest in July.

They range from 60’s icons The Monkees to rapper Nelly and virtually every musical taste in between.

The lengthy list of acts tentatively set to perform include Billy Idol, Duran Duran, John Fogarty, Joe Jackson, Bryan Ferry, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Cult.

Future, who collaborated with Drake, is also set to perform at LaBreton Flats Park between July 7-17.

Brad Paisley, Hamilton’s City and Colour, the Lumineers and Paul James are also on the roster.

The full list and ticket prices are available at the Bluesfest website.

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