(I got the idea for this series while sifting through the ‘piles’ of digital photos on my laptop. It occurred to me to share some of these great pics from some of my favourite concert sets from time to time. Until I get around to the next one, I invite you to peruse my ever-growing list of concerts page.)
Artist: Fanclubwallet
When: July 14th, 2024
Where: River stage, Ottawa Bluesfest, Lebreton Flats Park, Ottawa
Context: Just over a month ago, I was deep into the enjoyment of attending the local music festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, and as I often do, I spent more time at the side stages than I did partaking the main event on each night. In fact, some of my favourite sets were not just native to Canada but were local to the city I currently call home. And I thought I might like to give props to some of these over the next few weeks, starting with local indie pop outfit, Fanclubwallet. Hannah Judge originally started making music in her bedroom during the pandemic, got some attention on the streaming services, and after a full length album and a couple of EPs, put together a full band to collaborate with on her latest outing. She had said band with her when she performed on the River stage on the last day of the festival, a set I had penciled in the moment I purchased my pass. I had enjoyed pretty much everything by her project that I’d heard thus far, a quirky brand of dream pop with plenty of hooks, and it was just as fun live. Hannah and her crew obviously felt comfortable on the stage, perhaps emboldened by the family and friends and hometown built fan club (not intended to be funny). The frontwoman was just as novel as I had imagined, playing her guitars by times and at others, a toy apple. And still others, dancing like no one was watching and singing in those cheerful tones that help make Fanclubwallet’s tunes so bright and full of sunshine. Perfect for a warm summer evening.
Point of reference song: “Band like that”
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