The Blue Stones play at Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival on June 22 at 9:30 pm
Since their explosive debut with Black Holes, The Blue Stones have captivated audiences with their immense sound and dynamic live shows. Their third album, Pretty Monster was released in 2022 and produced by GRAMMY-winner Joe Chiccarelli, captures this energy and showcases their evolution.
Discover how this duo is redefining rock-and-roll while staying true to their roots via our chat with Tarek Jafar about their upcoming performance at Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival.
First off, care to introduce yourself to our readers?
We are The Blue Stones, a rock duo from Windsor, Ontario.
Tell us about your most recent release.
Our most recent album is an RnB R&B-infused rock Album called Pretty Monster. It was released back in November of 2022. Although, we’ve JUST finished recording our next album as of two weeks ago, so we’re excited for what’s coming next.
What excites you most about performing at the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival?
We’re big supporters of the ODBF and are ex-dragonboaters ourselves. We’re happy to be closing out Saturday night, catching all the attendees at their rowdiest.
How important is it for you to play at festivals like Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, who promote Canadian music exclusively?
We love the landscape of Canadian music, and Canadian rock in general. We’re honoured to be asked to headline the stage at the ODBF because it’s a celebration of music by Canadians, for Canadians.
How do you engage with a diverse festival audience, which might include people who are hearing your music for the first time?
To us, we let the music do the talking. Then we let our talking do the talking. We love having fun on stage, and naturally, we draw the crowd into it as well.
Are there any other acts or events at the festival that you’re excited to check out?
We are big fans of Luella. She’s an incredible new artist that lots more people should be paying attention to. Excited to watch her set.
Last but not least, besides the music portion, what part of Dragon Boat Festival piques your interest?
We’re competitive guys, so the races of course. Aside from that, we’ve heard that there’s some great food on site that we’ll be indulging in.
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