Sunday, November 11, 2012

Bluesfest: Freelance Whales

Once again, we return to the parched plains of LeBreton Flats and Bluesfest. It was not a day where I had a bunch of stuff on a must-see list. I knew I wanted to enjoy some local acts and catch Charles Bradley again, but other than that I mostly wandered aimlessly. Since I was heading past the main stage area as I entered I naturally pause to bend an ear to Queens, New York's Freelance Whales. Some folks like 'em (and like 'em quite a bit), while others find them a bit of a trifle. I can't say I stuck around a long while, but maybe that was just the siren song of Winchester Warm.

Judah Dadone does most of the songwriting and singing.

Freelance Whales at Ottawa Bluesfest 2012

Guitar action with Kevin read!

Freelance Whales at Ottawa Bluesfest 2012

Chuck Criss rocks the synthesizer.

Freelance Whales at Ottawa Bluesfest 2012

Rhythm section action with Jacob Hyman and Doris Cellar.

Freelance Whales at Ottawa Bluesfest 2012

Freelance action!

Freelance Whales at Ottawa Bluesfest 2012

More synth from a musician I don't know.

Freelance Whales at Ottawa Bluesfest 2012

Singalong action!

Freelance Whales at Ottawa Bluesfest 2012

More Doris!

Freelance Whales at Ottawa Bluesfest 2012


They've just wrapped up a tour with a Sandy-delayed New York show.

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