Schedule of Events

Originating from the Ottawa Valley, Ashley Monaghan (Bass), Kyler Villeneuve (Drums), Ryan Haché (Vocals), and Mason Hartwick (Guitar), form CASTBACK. This dynamic blues cover band, formed in 2024, brings a searing blues revival to the Capital Fair. Combining classic songs with modern energy, CASTBACK takes influence from artists such as Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, and the Canadian power blues band McKenna Mendelson Mainline. CASTBACK is honoured to perform on behalf of the Ottawa Blues Society. We hope to see you at the Capital Fair August 17th!

Joe Gaspar is a multi-talented musician who arrived in Canada after enjoying much success on the
European scene. Founder of the popular Romanian power-trio Quo Vadis, he sang lead vocals and
played bass guitar for over 12 years entertaining large crowds all over Europe. Due to his outstanding
vocal abilities, he has been invited to join groups of different genres, sing in rock operas, play keyboards,
guitar, bass and even conduct choirs. Joe was also featured in several music publications and
documentaries highlighting his musical career.
In Canada he created Joe Gaspar Band in 2011 to breathe life into his original song ideas, with 2
acclaimed albums in the 9 years of existence. Also, he joins successful bands like Crunchy Flower,
Rocksnake, Fugly Dawgz in his hometown of Ottawa.
Presently Joe has an all-star project blooming, the Joe Gaspar All-Stars featuring Joe on lead vocals,
bass, harmonica and keyboards, Lucas Haneman on guitars and vocals and Andre Ferraton on drums.
Lucas Haneman is a deeply passionate performer, songwriter and improviser, playing guitar since the age
of 6, and in more recent years becoming a highly respected band leader as well.  He is a strong unique
musical force wherever he is present, be it tearing it up on electric guitar with the LH Express, looping and
trading vocals in the acoustic duo The Blind & The Beautiful, or captivating a room as a creative solo
performer.
Andre Ferraton is a well-known versatile drummer on the Ottawa scene playing in blues and jazz bands
like Drew Nelson Band, Clint Everson Band, and The Radicals.

The Ottawa Blues Society is proud to again be showcasing our region's talented blues acts at the 3rd Annual Capital
Fair Blues Revue!
Jeff Dunn is a Kingston Ontario based blues artist. His cutting slide guitar paired with his powerful vocals, and well
crafted original modern blues songs are inspired by blues legends like Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins and BB King.
He has been performing in Kingston for over 2 decades.
Jeff will be representing the Ottawa Blues Society in the solo/ duo artist category at the 2025 Memphis International
Blues Challenge.
If you missed his amazing show in April at the "Road to Memphis" Blues Challenge, you will definitely want to make
sure you catch his appearance on the main stage at this years Capital Fair!

Bonecat’s exhilarating brand of blues-inspired rock and energetic shows have earned them a reputation of a must-see show. Originally a duo, the trio was later formed in 2021 and they have created a unique synergy on stage that audiences love to watch. They released their second CD Bonecat lll, Ready as Anyone Can Be in 2023 which can also be found on Apple and Amazon music. Bonecat recently won the Ottawa Blues Society’s Road 2 Memphis Blues Challenge and will be heading to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge in January 2025.
Over the last several years, Bonecat has performed at Kingston’s Limestone Bluesfest, Kemptville Live, and Ottawa’s Capital Fair and are looking forward to playing Ottawa Bluesfest this July.

Drew Nelson is conceivably one of Canada’s most criminally underrated musicians, and the Capital Fair cannot be happier that his band is appearing at this years Capital Fair Blues Revue!
Influenced by rock & roll and Chicago blues, Nelson began his career at age 16. In his early twenties he co-founded a group with the late harmonica legend Back Alley John. In 1989 he launched The Drew Nelson Band and won over audiences and critics across the country. He became widely known for his slide guitar playing, gritty vocals and well-crafted songs. Nelson organized tours and recorded with the late Canadian blues pioneer Dutch Mason and has shared the stage with artists including B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy and others.

Clint Everson is an Ottawa based singer-songwriter and guitarist and is continually refining his sound and bringing new life to his original music. With over 20 unrecorded tracks in the vault, Clint is currently recording at Tone King Records, with a new single expected this Spring, and an album to follow later in the year.
The Capital Fair is looking forward to Clint Everson and his Band closing out our 3rd Annual Blues Revue, capping off a full day of an amazing showcase of local blues music! It's going to be a blast!

Come out to the Capital Fair on Sunday August 18th and see Ottawa’s one and only Roots Movement Band on our main stage!
Roots Movement Band play Reggae, Blues, Jazz and R&B music. Members include Owen Brown on Bass Guitar, Trevor Brewster on Lead Guitar, David Carty on drums, Philippe Hibbert on keyboard, Horace Hogans is vocals on Percussion, and congas and James Carre is vocals and on rhythm Guitar.

Ras Lee is an established reggae singer and entertainer born and raised in Montego Bay Jamaica and currently residing in Ottawa, Canada.
He is a Canadian Juno award nominee and is well known for his album and single “Who Killed the Lion” which is a tribute to Bob Marley.
Ras Lee currently performs with his band Ras Lee and the Vibes Band in various venues and music festivals throughout Canada and is available for bookings.

Is that a keytar you hear in the distance? Does that guitar riff bring a wave of nostalgia to your ears? Are your feet starting to tap to the bass and drum grooves of your past? Then let The Retrogrades take you on an exciting musical journey back to the 80’s, 90’s and beyond!
Covering your favorite bands of the 80's and 90's such as Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, The Cars, Cyndi Lauper, Radiohead and Weezer, the Retrogrades have created a setlist of ‘blast from the past’ favorites to get even the most tranquil party goers moving their feet!
With four alternating lead vocals, strong harmonies, bass, drums, guitars, synthesizer and even a keytar, the song choices were endless. Since their inception, The Retrogrades have had Generation X and Y rocking to their beat at local bars, corporate functions and private parties.

Alain Tambay is a talented, professional musician, singer and songwriter who has been performing and touring for over thirty years. Alain performs and teaches in the style of blues artists such as Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Johnny Winter, George Thorogood, Keb’ Mo’, & Ray Bonneville. Alain is also proficient in the styles of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Alain was featured at the Kingston Limestone Blues Festival, the Toronto and Ottawa Music Festivals as well as the Mont Tremblant Blues Festival. He has toured Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, opened for Omar and the Howlers (from Texas), Miles Goodwin (from April Wine), the Lee Aaron Band and for Ray Bonneville.
Alain performs frequently in Ottawa and the surrounding areas.

Based in Ottawa Ontario, The Fake McCoys bring their own relaxed, fun and personal style of musical entertainment when appearing live.
The Fake McCoys are an established fully equipped light rock band trio. They perform regularly at many of the pubs in and around Ottawa and bring a mix of popular top 40 songs from the 50’s to present with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. They pride themselves on really interacting with their audiences and creating a memorable and fun evening for everyone.

Vinyl Revival is a revival of classic music. We play a fun mix of party tunes in various genres that are sure to have you dancing and reminiscing. All of us are veterans of the local music scene, coming together to create Vinyl Revival!

Barrelhouse Tributes is a talented 10-piece band with seasoned pros that have performed in many musical venues ranging from clubs, events and theatres.
Currently Barrelhouse is performing 3 specific tributes; The Beatles’ Abbey Road Album in its entirety, note for note, Steely Dan with it’s impeccable harmonies and instrumentation and The Allman Brothers with our very own Gregg Allman vocals.
The idea behind this band is to roll out new tributes or album reproductions going forward. Our goal is to perform any and as many different tributes that fits the audience or event.

The Kyd Can Sing Studio teaches vocals, stage performance, microphone techniques, and helps to build confidence in performers of all ages.
Come and have fun learning in a private setting. I teach voice and stage performance to adults and children 8 years and older.

Canadian Outlaw Folk Rock Artist Wade Barras has lived a number of different lives in a relatively short period of time. Releasing his melodic offerings under the alias Parliament of Owls, Barras is ready now more than ever to start sharing his stories with the world at large. With a heavy groove and sharp, gravel-coated lyrics, Parliament of Owls blend of music is certain to play in your head on repeat!

Voted Music Group of the Year for the second year in a row in the 2023 Ottawa Awards, Evil Creek is a powerhouse acoustic rock band hailing from the vibrant city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. With their infectious sound and captivating performances, this talented group has been making waves in the local music scene and beyond.