Ottawa’s own Talk performing on main stage at Bluesfest

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Ottawa's own Talk is performing at Bluesfest. Photo/TALK - Facebook

By Alex Black

Posted Nov 21, 2023 11:20:06 AM.

Last Updated Nov 21, 2023 11:29:34 AM.

The organizers of Ottawa Bluesfest have announced another act, and this one is home grown.

Ottawa’s own Talk will open for Tyler Childers on the main stage on Friday, July 12, 2024.

The singer-songwriter released his debut single ‘Run Away to Mars’ in 2021 and is has surpassed 150-million streams.

The song also reached number one on Billboard’s adult alternative charts in January of 2023.

General admission passes are on sale now and can be purchased here.

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