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Boozhoo, Aanii & Welcome to the 14th Edition of Westfest in Laroche Park - Ottawa!

Westfest is being produced on unceded Algonquin Territory; land that was never given up, and never surrendered.

It is our privilege to honour, celebrate, and thank the Algonquin nation, people and history.

I’m proud to be writing this today, a true testament to community support and the army of people who share our commitment to creative, safe and inclusive celebration. It is my hope that you will join us June 2-4, where we plan to ignite Laroche Park with music, art, openness and 3 days of non-stop programming. Please check out www.westfest.ca and the experience page & schedule for all activities taking place during the Westfest weekend.

Sponsor and long time dear friend of Westfest, Mr. Thom Fountain, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Group. Also, to my brilliant and beautiful coproducer from STRUT Strategies, Lisa Georges and my dear friend and partner John Rapp from Dovercourt Recreation Centre I honestly don’t know what I’d have done without either of you this year, I love you!

Please turn to our Sponsor page to see all of our amazing Community Partners & Sponsors, including our strong support from the City of Ottawa and the Community Foundation of Ottawa!

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My deepest thanks go to ALL of the Westfest Sponsors whose financial support keeps this festival FREE! Special thanks, to our Main Stage Title

Loving thanks go to my 24/7 support system, the talented and brilliant Cara Tierney, along with a slew of the

most amazing friends Westfest could ask for, including; our strong Chairwoman Kim Cairns, Patrick Garbutt, Erin Benjamin, Andrea Stokes, Jake and Anne Hanna, Walter Murray, Councilor Jeff Leiper, Candyrose Freeman, Helen Ries, Michelle Reimer, Erin Clatney, & power genius Sheldon Campbell! Thanks to the best Volunteer Coordinator EVER Naomi Ireland, our brilliant hard working Festival Director Mike Lewandowski, our talented Web Master Mauro Scatozza, Director of our Indigenous Pavilion Thomas Starwalker Clair, our incredible 14 year site manager Matt Kloepfer & our super dedicated festival crew including; the wonderful Claudia Diaz, Tessa Desnomie, Erin Montgomery, Shannon Marshall, Paul Knoll, Tyler Styles, Cassy Trembley, Andrew Selormey, Allison Roberts, Cazerine Alibhai, Dylan Northover, Sarah Jamal, Rob Gaal, Jon Brisson, Wayne Thoms, Glenn Forrester, Cameron Forrester, Chloe Contant, Amy Cheff, Katrina Baker, Jeff Lambert, Leslie Tench, Amanda Grigg,

CJ Force, the best publicist in town Julie Ribi, and our very special thanks to the wonderful Sandy Walby and Keith Brown the Queen & Mayor of Mechanicsville!

Thanks so much to all our Westfest Volunteers we couldn’t do it without you & thank you to our Artists, Hosts, Supporters, Vendors, Contractors, Service providers, Community partners and every single person who visits Westfest over the weekend, June 2-4, 2017.

Last but certainly not least and it remains the absolute best part of Westfest, albeit the most challenging part for me, is that it is and will always be, completely FREE! At Westfest it’s really quite simple…

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FRIDAY, JUNE 2 LINEUP

HEADLINER

MAIN STAGE 5 pm - 11 pm

OTTAWA RIVER SINGERS The Ottawa River Singers, is a drum group of First Nations men and women singers. The singers of the group live in Ottawa, but their families are from Northern Ontario and Manitoulin Island. They have been singing together in the Capital region for over three years. The songs they sing have many different meanings often including uplifting words of encouragement to those who are listening.

JAH’KOTA 6:00 pm - 6:20 pm Justin Alexander Holness is part Jamaican and part Nakota from Ocean Man First Nation in Saskatchewan, subse-

quently his artist name is Jah’Kota. He was nominated for Rap Single Of The Year at the Canadian Urban Television Awards in Winnipeg 2015 for his song Reconciliation ft. Hip Hop Artist LB and prominent traditional teacher Albert Dumont. Most recently, he made history for being the first to drop a verse in the senate on National Aboriginal Day. His passion is to spread truth, love, and well being throughout the world with words and music and inspire young people to find their genius.

LB 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm Local artist “LB” also known as Elberlyn GIII Gerritsen Hill was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. She is part Mohawk and part Dutch, born into an artistic family with two parents in the arts. Her background and heritage formed a creative and active mind that morphed into “LB” the up

DEEJAY NDN (A TRIBE CALLED RED) HEADLINER WITH RHONDA DOXTATOR - DANCER 9:40 pm - 11:00 pm Deejay NDN is Ian Campeau a Canadian DJ and founding member of the incredibly popular and politically strong touring group “A Tribe Called Red”. Ian also founded

and coming Rap/Neo Soul artist. She uses her music to translate her ideas and messages of personal success and activism, for her belief that growth and positivity in all aspects of life is essential to the development of a better society.

“Electric Pow Wow” a monthly Indigenous Dance & Music experience in Ottawa that they still produce even with the band’s global success, one of the many ways Ian and ATCR give back to their community.

Ian and ATCR have toured across Canada, the USA, Australia, Greece and Germany, and have several awards to their credit including a Canadian Juno Award, several Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards and in 2013 ATCR was shortlisted for a coveted Polaris Music Prize. Ian and ATCR have released three full length albums, A Tribe Called Red (2012), Nation II Nation (2013) and We Are the HalluciNation (2016) And have released four EP’s Moombah Hip Moombah Hop (2011), Trapline (2013), Suplex (2015) and Stadium Pow Wow (2016).

CODY COYOTE 7:00 pm - 7:20 pm Cody Coyote is a Hip-Hop/ Experimental recording artist and a songwriter.

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He was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Cody Coyote’s music strongly reflects his upbringing in the nation’s capital, his life experiences, current issues found in the world today and also speaks about issues found within First Nations communities. codycoyotemusic.com

JESSE DANGEROUSLY & YOUNG K 7:30 pm - 7:50 pm Jesse Dangerously is the Halifax Rap Legend. Kira-Lynn is hip-hop’s mayor of Ottawa.

Together they are your favourite fat feminist queer rap duo. Their lyrical themes include gender, feelings, and radical political revolution. Critics rave: “They can each see their front door from the Westfest stage!” Dangerously. ca / KiraLynnFerderber.com

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Growing up with a deep appreciation for music and arts, Neeco took his talent to the studio where his passion for recording and producing his own lyrics grew. Most people use music as an outlet and Neeco is no different. Well known for his quick ability to put words together in a clever way, his lyrics often reflect on the everyday struggle, emotional pain and overcoming adversity.

MAURO SCATOZZA 9:00 pm - 9:20 pm Swirling soundscapes and intense percussion, using a mix of digital synths and acoustic drums, drummer/producer Mauro Scatozza will be performing an electronic orchestral musical piece intentionally written for film. He will perform this live soundtrack as a solo artist, and it will sound as if an entire orchestra is on stage. Maurodrums.com

ASPECTS 8:00 pm - 8:20 pm Aspects, was born in British Columbia and was raised in Ottawa, with First Nations and Ukrainian Ancestry, he remains very involved with his Indigenous community and activism. From Blues and Soul to Hip hop and Rock, Aspects can go toe to toe with the best of them!

RIVER DOUCETTE 9:30 pm - 9:35 pm Born outside Vankleek Hill, 22 years old River Doucette lives in Ottawa, and has spent four years completing a bachelor of music and bachelor of arts.

River is a Metis-Mohawk musician, body painter, and visual artist who enjoys diving into different styles and applying them to her own music and artistic vision.

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NEEKO POSTERBOY S/B NEECO POSTERBOY 8:30 pm - 8:50 pm Neeco PosterBoy is a recording artist born and raised in Ottawa, Canada.

Resident DJ playing between sets all weekend long A passion and love for music was absolutely evident as a young girl.

This blossomed into a childhood dream of wanting to be a DJ. Spinning professionally since 1993 DJ Jen’s history, past gigs and venues resemble an intricate roadmap of Ottawa/Gatineau.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 3 LINEUP MAIN STAGE 11 am - 11 pm

CHURCHILL SCHOOL OF ROCK 11:00 am - 11:40 am Hailing from Churchill Alternative School, this is the 11th installment of the Churchill School of Rock. Be prepared for a rock and roll adventure as 75 grade 4,5 and 6 students sing and perform on guitar, ukulele, and drums, accompanied by a full rock and roll backup band.

This year’s edition focuses on music that changed our world, with a range of songs about war, peace, politics, and social injustice. This highly successful rock and roll choir program will get you on your feet with hits by The Who, Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Rachel Platten, and more. churchillschoolofrock.blogspot.ca

JACQUI DU TOIT AND TRIBAL THREAT STORYTELLING BEATS: THE CALLING 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm Jacqui Du Toit is an International Storyteller from South Africa. In collaboration with Tribal Threat and 8th Generation performance brings to life a story of many moons ago, at the beginning of time when all the colours walked the land. Fusing hip hop beats and storytelling, get ready to take a step into the magnificent world of your imagination. With beats and rhymes this is more than just a telling of a tale...it’s a movement.

MBP (MIKKI BRADSHAW PROJECT) 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm Mikki is a performer who keeps on striv-

HEADLINER MONKEYJUNK 9:30 pm - 11 pm For over NINE years, the name MonkeyJunk has been synonymous with the emergence of a new kind of blues on the Canadian and international scenes. Continually pushing boundaries and blurring genre lines, the Ottawabased trio has added an edge to their music by incorporating swampy blues & rock with thoughtful and intelligent lyrics. As one of the hardest working bands on the scene today, these Canadian ambassadors of blues/ rock are constantly working to up their game in terms of songwriting and musicianship, on record and

ing...he has been fortunate enough in his career to open for the likes of Kinney Starr, Melissa Ferrick, The Cliks and Hunter Valentine, just to name a few! After a long hiatus, he is back to doing what he loves: performing and bringing thought provoking lyrical styles to audiences, and most of all, bringing joy where he can!

especially live! 20 Maple Blues Awards, 2 Indy Awards, 1 USA blues Music Award, 1 JUNO AWARD! 3 guys. One hell of a racket! monkeyjunkband.com

JEZEBEL 2:00 pm - 2:40 pm Jezebel hails from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Cinematic, genrehopping, classicmeets-modern rock, tinged with a hint of prog, the music

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bears influences of Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Led Zeppelin, Heart, and the usual cast of classic and modern rock bands. An effective formula of infectious rhythms, winding melodies, searing guitar solos, and strong vocals behind poignant lyrics, build each song into a unique and powerful work of art.

Jezebel is: Ron Card (guitar/backing vocals), Michel Raymond (bass), Chris Payne (drums), Jennifer Jean (vocals), Terry Steeves (lead vocals/percussion). jezebelrocks.com

FERNANDO SCATOZZA BAND 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm Fernando Scatozza has been making music as long as he remembers. At the age of twelve, he started taking music theory and classical guitar lessons at the Belgium Academy of Music. The music is blues and his passion is guitar. His compositions are original and when he cover a song, he modifies it to make it his own, as you can attest while listening to “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” and the Beatles blues version of “I Saw Her Standing There”.

He is currently working on his new album coming in the Spring 2017.

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soulful vocals, powerful songwriting, and stellar playing. They are definitely a band on the rise!” Eversonband.ca

LUCAS HANEMAN EXPRESS 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm Lucas Haneman formed the LH Express in 2014 with Jeff Asselin, Martin Newman and Megan Laurence, and their sound can be summed up in two words, expressive and soulful. Their 2016 album “Tearing Up The Rails” offers a fresh take on the blues with blistering guitar solos and raw gritty vocals. Lucashaneman.com

CLINT EVERSON BAND 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm “It’s been a long road for Clint Everson, paying his dues in the Ottawa blues scene playing with various projects, now his own The Clint Everson Band is quickly becoming a crowd favourite with their

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LYLE ODJICK & THE NORTHERN STEAM 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm Lyle Odjick & Northern Steam are a hot new Canadian blues band based in Ottawa, ON. Covering a number of Chicago blues classics with some original blues numbers thrown into the mix, Lyle Odjick & Northern Steam are steeped in old time soul with the energy to shake the house. lyleodjick.com

JESSE GREENE BAND 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm The Jesse Greene Band is a seismic convergence of style, sound and energy:

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8:00 pm - 8:45 pm River City Junction is a Canadian Blues/RetroRock power trio, long steeped in the traditions of Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll. A rich blend of old school Chicago Blues, Motown, and Classic Rock, their music forms a very potent sonic cocktail that is raw, organic and uplifting. Leaning heavily on their roots, River City Junction’s driving sound is deeply infused with elements of yesteryear yet remains distinctively their own. rivercityjunction.com

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Westfest provides a free & secure bike park on site until 11 pm each night.

We strongly advise you not to drive down Bayview Road to get to Laroche Park - it will be thick with crowds and vehicles and will only delay you. It’s our least favourite jam—a traffic jam!

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Burnside Rd at Carruthers Ave or Hinchey St and walk from there.

IF YOU MUST DRIVE You may find parking on side streets in the residential areas around Laroche Park or along Parkdale Avenue which

may have hourly restrictions. Park your car and see above for walking instructions! To avoid heavy traffic and delays we strongly advise against driving down Bayview Road.

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THOM FOUNTAIN TEAM MAIN STAGE ARTIST & HOST SCHEDULE FRIDAY JUNE 2

SATURDAY JUNE 3

5 PM - 11 PM

SUNDAY JUNE 4

11 AM - 11 PM

10 AM - 11 PM

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DJ Jen performs between all acts

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DJ Jen performs between all acts

10:00 am

5:15 pm

Hosts: John Akpata & Patrick McCormack

10:55 am

Hosts: Amanda Jette Knox + Oo Aqpik

10:00-10:45 am Family Yoga w/ Yogatown

5:20-5:50 pm

Ottawa River Singers

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Churchill School of Rock

10:55 am

6:00-6:20 pm

Jah’Kota

12:00-12:40 pm

Jacqui Du Toit and Tribal Threat

11:00-11:40 am Cornflower Blue

6:30-6:50 pm

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Hosts: Lisa Georges & Thom Fountain

12:00-12:40 pm Love for the Redhead

7:00-7:20 pm

Cody Coyote

2:00-2:40 pm

Jezebel

1:00-1:40 pm

Duo D’accords

7:30-7:50 pm

Jesse Dangerously & Young K

3:00-3:40 pm

Fernando Scatozza Band

2:00-2:40 pm

Voices of Praise

8:00-8:20 pm

Aspects

3:55 pm

Hosts: Erin Benjamin & Jeff Lieper

2:55 pm

Hosts: MP Catherine McKenna & MPP Yasir Naqvi

8:30-8:50 pm

Neeco Poster Boy

4:00-4:40 pm

Lucas Haneman Express

3:00-3:40 pm

Pop Culture Icons

9:00-9:20 pm

Mauro Scatozza

5:00-5:40 pm

Clint Everson Band

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River Doucette

6:00-6:40 pm

Lyle Odjick & The Northern Steam

4:55 pm

Hosts: Thom Fountain & Lisa Georges

9:35 pm

Host: David Nawegahbow

6:55 pm

Host: Terry Marcotte

5:00-5:40 pm

Brad Sucks Performs

9:45-11 pm

Deejay NDN performs w/ Rhonda Doxtator

7:00-7:40 pm

Jesse Greene Band

6:00-6:40 pm

John Punch Band

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River City Junction

7:00-7:30 pm

The Backroadies

9:30-11 pm

MonkeyJunk

7:40 pm

Hosts: Andre Gagne & Anne-Marie Brugger

7:45-8:15 pm

Bella Straight House of Illusion perform w/ DJ Jen

8:30-9:10 pm

Troubadours

9:30 pm

Comedian Jenn Hayward

9:40 pm

Kimberly Sunstrum

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THE QUEER MAFIA AFTER PARTY — AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE A WESTFEST PARTY! Friday, June 2. Doors open at 11 pm

Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern, 1084 Wellington St West. Head there after the electrifying Deejay NDN wraps up his wicked set at Laroche Park!

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MAIN STAGE 11 am - 11 pm

CORNFLOWER BLUE 11:00 am - 11:40 am Rootsy arrangements, thoughtful lyrics, stunning harmonies, and hot guitar solos have led people to compare Cornflower Blue to other female/male musical partnerships like Linda and Richard Thompson, and Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons. 2016 marked the release of their third album “Invincible”. Cornflowerblue.com.

LOVE FOR THE REDHEAD A musical tribute to Lori Jean Hodge (Sept 4, 1961 – July 20, 2016) 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm Lori Jean Hodge arrived from Winnipeg in the early 90’s and quickly became a vibrant part of Ottawa’s music scene.

An actress, activist and singer/songwriter in her own right, she honed her vocal chops in the R&B band, ‘The Suicide

Kings’. Singing their favourite compositions of “the Redhead”, close friends and musicians have put together a musical showcase to highlight Lori’s inspirational legacy.

DUO D’ACCORDS 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm Duo d’Accords started about 15 years ago. A friendship in music.

Original compositions in French mainly, some in English. A mix of bluesy and folky songs composed by Pierrick Le Monnier and Malcolm Lhombreaud. Aldo Chiappa will also bring his harmonicas on stage to add some soulful vibes to the duo.

An acoustic mix to make you smile and clap! Enjoy!

VOICES OF PRAISE GOSPEL CHOIR 2:00 pm - 2:40 pm Voices of Praise Gospel Group of Ottawa fuses funky

LEMON CASH, HEADLINER 9:55 pm - 11 pm The five indie rock fusion musicians have been drawing enthusiastic

rhythm & blues, reggae, calypso, southern gospel & soulful a cappella.

Described as “Ottawa’s Gospel Sensation,” and “The Funky Disciples of Gospel,” they deliver “take it to the people,” high energy gospel.

POP CULTURE ICONS 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm Formed in 2011, the Pop Culture Icons band has quickly become a staple of the North American punk rock music scene.

crowds at local venues their first EP has just been released (grabbing featured radio airplay).

Every member of Lemon Cash is also a vocalist; the result is a large lush sound, at once intense, complex, and compelling. The first Lemon Cash EP is a tour de force of soaring vocal harmonies, driving rhythms, and virtuoso musicianship.

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Within months of releasing their first album, 15 Minutes of Fame, the band landed a Hollywood movie soundtrack—since then they have garnered almost 45,000 downloads of the album through their website. A new album, The Christian Swingers Club, is scheduled for release in spring 2017. popcultureicons.com

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January with her bandmates Dave Draves, Fred Guignon and Peter Von Althen. 13 years and 4 kids since she released “Lonelytown”… susan isn’t apologizing, she’s just made the wait worth it. Her songs have been described as “fragile folk and country songs that simmer in quiet desperation.” – Steve Baylin thesusano.com

length album worth waiting for.”

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reach the braziers, quickly graduated from coloring books to Dior eye shadows, glue sticks to lipsticks, house parties to All Star Fundraisers. A grand matron of the Ottawa drag scene and sure to steal the show, she is Bella Straight. Bella will be accompanied by Paula Darling and Dustiny Love-Lawsuit.

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BRAD SUCKS 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm Brad Sucks has been putting out catchy, electronic-tinged indie rock since 2001, releasing three albums: I Don’t Know What I’m Doing (2003), Out of It (2008) and Guess Who’s a Mess (2012).

Brad Sucks has been featured worldwide on television, film and commercials. His tight, four-piece live band puts an energetic, harder rock spin on his indie pop tunes while retaining the ironic charm that has won him fans from all over the world. bradsucks.net

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Backroadies are a local group featuring songs in the folk/ bluegrass tradition. Trading lead vocals, the members blend beautiful harmonies with acoustic melody spinning a new interpretation of old favourites. With influences ranging from the Avett Brothers, Merle Haggard and Gillian Welch, The Backroadies are a mixture of friends and family and a sweet down home sound.

TROUBADOURS 8:30 pm - 9:10 pm Troubadours is a new Canadian 5-piece band from Ottawa/Gatineau. Inspired by the attitude of The Pogues, the storytelling of Fred Eaglesmith and the songwriting of The Lumineers, they blend lots of styles to form their own sound. They have just released their first album in November 2015 and are currently playing live promoting the album and writing new material.

JENN HAYWARD JOHN PUNCH BAND 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm Since 2004, The John Punch Band has been performing regularly in the Ottawa area, opening for acts such as Fred Eaglesmith and performing at venues such as the Ottawa Bluesfest. After releasing their first EP, Exclaim! wrote “Fences Have Been Planted, Thorns Have Been Built is a compelling five-track EP that reads like a tacit promise of a follow-up full-

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7:45 pm - 8:15 pm On a cold January morning in the Strait of Belle Isle, flourished the next best thing to come out of the east coast since cod liver oil. The young Bella, whose affinity for high heels allowed her to

9:30 pm - 9:35 pm A passion and love for music was absolutely evident as a young girl. This blossomed into a childhood dream of wanting to be a DJ. Spinning professionally since 1993 DJ Jen’s history, past gigs and venues resemble an intricate roadmap of Ottawa/Gatineau. thejennhaywardshow.com

9:40 pm - 9:50 pm Afro-Canadian singer-songwriter Kimberly Sunstrum’s sound is a reflection of her culturally diverse family background and musical upbringing.

She grew up listening to old-time country music, South African pop hits, American folk and classic R&B. Blending powerful vocal ability, heartfelt lyricism and skillful instrumental compositions, Sunstrum’s performances are energetic while still conveying an intimate and soulful connection to the listener.

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NINE OF NINE 9:50 pm - 9:55 pm Nine of Nine blends elements of grunge, punk, folk and pop to create a distinctive and full sound. The singer songwriter relies on a lightweight ‘silent’ guitar, electronic tools, as well as looping synth and guitar riffs to adapt to changing physical limitations associated with Ehlers Danlos syndrome. Heartfelt lyrics combine with uniquely pleasing sounds to create a vivid musical landscape.

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NAPKYN FAMILY FUN AREA Saturday, June 3 + Sunday, June 4, 2017 10 am - 10 pm Bring the kids to the FREE NAPKYN FAMILY FUN AREA at Westfest, Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th! Experience the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization family programming in the OCISO Rotunda for spoken word, song, dance and more!

Also, enjoy bouncy houses, obstacle courses, games, educational art programming, workshops, crafts and so much more, lead by OCISO and Dovercourt Recreation Centre. And if that wasn’t great enough, Dovercourt Recreation Association is thrilled to program the Stay and Play Zone at Westfest, featuring our Morris Home Team Bouncy House, games, craft activities and a chance to meet their friendly mascot Dovercat.

Bouncy houses and big games are open from 10 am – 5 pm, and from 5pm to 10 pm, parents are able to drop kids off

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in this secure programming area with amazing Dovercourt staff, then head off to explore the festival and Thom Fountain Team Stage Programming.

FANTASY FACE PAINTING Fantasy face painting is a professional face painting & glitter tattoo artist business owned by Melissa Nigi for over 12 years. Melissa has been creating magical designs at Westfest for many years and is excited to be back again this year to be part of what she considers the best festival in Ottawa.

• many magical designs • only FDA approved, hypoallergenic products used • insured

WORLD’S GREATEST BALLOONS World’s Greatest Balloons has been entertaining children and adults alike for over five years now in the Ottawa area. They create one of a kind custom balloon creations, ranging from basic

balloon animals to princess dolls and superheroes—they specialize in bringing twisting balloons to life! With a combined experience of over 25 years in twisting and entertaining, World’s Greatest Balloons consists of Stephan Beaudoin, who is also an amazing close

up and slight of hand magician, Weronika Piasta and Kevin Wood.

Come to Westfest for a one of a kind balloon sculpture and some slight of hand magic! www.worldsgreatestballoons.com

223 Armstrong Street 613-728-4424 ESTABLISHED SINCE 1935 Live Entertainment: Fri May 26: ......... Shameless Blues Sat May 27: ........ Gamut Fri June 2:........... Mud Boys Sat June 3: ......... The Backbeat Fri June 9:........... Rick King & The Northern Knights Sat June 10: ....... Love Shovel Fri June 16:......... The Gruff Sisters Sat June 17: ....... Grin & Bare It Fri June 23:......... Raw Sugar Sat June 24: ....... Maggizi NO COVER CHARGE

Breakfast Specials: (Fri, Sat & Sun only) Stating at $4.50. includes 1 egg, bacon or ham, home fries & coffee with 1 refill.

(Endless coffee for $1.50 per customer) 8oz Strip loin Steak & Fries. $9.95+tax all day, everyday.

Soup or small garden salad + BLT or grilled cheese sandwhich $6.00 tax included Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwhich $6.70 or $9.45 with platter + tax.

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Special Occasion room available for any private event.

We can cater to large groups.

All your favourite sports action on any of our 11 HDTVs All Sports Teams Welcomed.

For updates on bands and specials please follow us on:

35 CENT CHICKEN WING SPECIAL MON TO THURS 3PM TO 12AM (with the purchase of a beverage) + tax.

Beer Prices: Quarts: $8.90 • 12oz Bottles: $4.90 8oz Draft: $2.15

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will be onsite leading a collaborative mural where WestFest attendees can get fully involved in creating beautiful works of art together in Laroche Park.

This activity is open to everyone and will be guided by House of PainT facilitators, providing guidance for all skill levels from beginner to expert. If you don’t want to get paint on your hands come by and watch as the community creates art right before your eyes!

WESTFEST PARTY ZONE (19+) Friday, June 2 , 5 - 11 pm Saturday, June 3 + Sunday, June 4, 11 am - 11 pm Westfest has a designated licensed area sponsored by Clocktower Brew Pubpurveyor of locally-brewed craft beer.

Also available: Ontario wine from Creekside Estate, cocktails from Ottawa’s Top Shelf Vodka and Kombucha from Ottawa’s Buchipop.

PLUS you can satisfy your tastebuds with mouthwatering fare from Art is in Bakery in the Party Zone every night of the festival.

WESTFEST FOOD COURT June 2, 5-9 pm, June 3-4, 9 am - 9 pm Some of Ottawa’s most popular food trucks and eateries will be on site all weekend long to make sure you don’t go hungry: Art is in, Railroad Ribs, Angry Dragonz, The Great Canadian Poutinerie, Mister Churros, Merry Dairy, Rico Peru, Original Souvlaki, Adrianne’s Den (Indigenous cuisine).

WESTFEST MARKET June 2, 5-9 pm, June 3-4, 9 am - 9 pm Experience and explore the many interesting and vibrant vendors in our Westfest Market. We are proud to showcase our many diverse and interesting partners, sponsors and local artisans— all ready to show, sell, and share their wonderful worlds with you!

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after the electrifying Deejay NDN wraps up his wicked set at Laroche Park! Proceeds to go to the Ottawa Pride Week Family Picnic.

OTTAWA ART GALLERY PRESENTS A LIVE DRAWING PERFORMANCE BY ARTIST SYRUS MARCUS WARE Friday, June 2, 2017, 8:30 – 10 pm Look for Syrus at Westfest under the Great West Life OAG Art Tent. Syrus Marcus Ware is a visual, installation, and performance artist based in Toronto. Working at the intersections of queer, disability, racial, and economic justice, he has organized projects, per-

THE QUEER MAFIA PRESENTS AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE A WESTFEST PARTY! Friday, June 2. Doors open at 11 pm Time to get realllll intimate with a night of bumpin N grindin with The Queer Mafia and our fave DJ D-Luxx Brown (Hip hop, Dancehall, 90’s, R&B) at Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern, 1084 Wellington St West. Head there

formances, and initiatives across Canada. He is a core member of multiple collectives, including Performance Disability Art Collective and Black Lives Matter—Toronto. The Activist Portrait Series consists of large-scale portraits of activists/revolutionaries/ community mobilizers and celebrates activist culture and the many big and little ways in which we choose to create a world where we all get to have selfdetermination and where we all get to be free. These portraits are an act of reverence, a celebration of life, choice and action(s).

SUNDAY MORNING YOGA WITH YOGATOWN Sunday, June 3, 10 am Yogatown is excited to be back again at Westfest for an all-levels outdoor yoga class! Enjoy a one hour yoga class designed to calm your mind and discover strength you didn’t realize you had.

Make sure you arrive hydrated! Bring a mat, a sweat towel, and a water bottle.

POMPONMINOUNE

Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, 11 am - 11 pm Capital Pop-Up Cinema, the only local business focused outdoor cinema in the National Capital Region will be on-site popping their famous popcorn and raising money for Westfest. It will also be a great opportunity to see where their movie screen will be Popping up around Ottawa this summer!

Sunday, June 4, 2 pm My name is Jacques, and it is my great honour to introduce you to PomponMinoune. Miss Minoune was conceived decades ago. Many years of singing into a hairbrush and perfecting her art promoted her from bouncing on the bed to strutting on stage during a Pride fundraiser in May of 2016. Join me at Westfest 2017 and watch my live, in-audience transformation from male to female representation through makeup, hair, duct tape, and oversized shoes.

Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 Join in the experience of mural and graffiti art. The House of PainT crew

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June 2, 5-8 pm, June 3-4, noon - 8 pm Cuts, styles, braids, princess hair, hair tattoos, colourful extensions, you name it, Salon My Place is doing it (no hair colour, no sink) at their charity cutting shack at WESTFEST! All funds raised will be going to Sexual Assault Support Centre Ottawa. Also: if you buy Dapper Beard oil, colourful hair extensions, or princess hair onsite, all those proceeds will go to supporting one or two Westfest artists.

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INDIGENOUS PAVILION

June 2, 5-9 pm, June 3-4, 9 am - 9 pm Join us for a Celebration of Indigenous Cultures at our Westfest Indigenous Pavilion onsite at Laroche Park! Visit our 30-foot tipi, browse both traditional and contemporary indigenous art and wares from our Indigenous vendors, experience Indigenous food for sale, all while taking in the plethora of incredible free programming Westfest has to offer.

Yasir Naqvi MPP, Ottawa Centre

How can I help you?

109 Catherine St., Ottawa, K2P 0P4 613-722-6414 yasirnaqvimpp.ca ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org b/yasirnaqvimpp | a@yasir_naqvi

THOMAS STARWALKER CLAIR Director, Westfest Indigenous Pavilion Artist, Actor, traditional dancer, Musician and songwriter From Mi’Kmaq First Nation, Elsipogtog Band in N.B Canada. His paintings are sold and exhibited across Canada, the USA and overseas. www.thomasclair.com

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David R. Maracle, Bear Clan of Akwesasne, is an entrepreneur, Mohawk artist, sculptor and business owner of Native Expressions who lives on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. David’s ambient flute music is internationally acclaimed—his albums have gone gold globally and he has won many music awards for his compilations. He has

played many prestigious venues including the Sydney Olympics in 2000, and for the Senate on the Queen’s Jubilee visit to Canada.

KELLY NAHWEGAHBOW MARSOLAIS Kelly Nahwegahbow is an Ojibway First Nation jewelry and accessories designer based in Canada, and is a member of The Whitefish River First Nation. It was on the beaches of Turks and Caicos where Kelly first became inspired to design jewelry. The ocean resembled turquoise and the abundance of shells, coral and stones inspired her to create a necklace in the sand.

Kelly is a self-taught artist, her jewelry comes from her focus on an intuitive approach; an alternative point of view on the boundaries between art and design. Her company launched in 2006, and since then her creations and visions are continually evolving yet her philosophy remains the same: each creation must be unique. She says with a smile, “You have to put meaning into your creations to make them special and functional That’s what I do...I create from the heart and bring a feeling of love and classic wear-ability to my collections. I design it with the fashion-forward professional, fashionista and socialite women in mind. I enjoy the process of design from start to finish.”

GAIL CHAMBERLAIN Gail Chamberlain is Anishnawbe from Wikwemikong. She is finalizing her degree in fine arts,

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with a major in drawing and painting.

She has been a practicing artisan for over 15 years. Gail has designed and sold her artwork all over the country and world. She is also a strong advocate of water and the land.

JEAN VERDON Jean is a proud Metis of the great Algonquin nation and Grandson of Marie Agathe Kaoutaskawateh of Maniwaki. His passion in life is his culture and wildlife which he expresses through his woodworking art. Most of my work is on display and sold at powwows in Ontario and Québec. Jean lives

and works out of his studio in a wooded area east of Ottawa, close to the village of Casselman, Ontario.

BEVERLY ANGER-NELSON Beverly is a Metis/Onandaga artisan who has been learning and making traditional crafts for over 30 years. She is a long-time resident of the National Capital Region. Beverly works with a variety of media: rawhide, leather, beads, birch bark, quills, feathers, fur and most recently acrylic paint and resin. The inspiration for her work comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her.

WE ARE A SAFER SPACE. Westfest is committed to providing a safer and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, size, race, or religion. Westfest will not tolerate harassment, appropriation or discrimination in any form. We value freedom of expression, but not at the cost of harming others. Everyone is here to have a meaningful experience and we are committed to ensuring that everyone is free to do so within a safer, self-determined and informed context.

Everyone who participates in Westfest has a responsibility to uphold our community values and the intention of this safer space.

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