Danny Michel, Jenn Grant put sizzle in Westfest crowd
Lynn Saxberg, The Ottawa Citizen
Former Ottawan Danny Michel brought his rocking new band, the Camptown Racers, to Westfest on Friday, kicking off an idyllic opening night for the sixth annual festival. East Coast singer-songwriter Jenn Grant and indie rockers Arctic were also on the bill.
For Michel, it was a test run for his latest arrangement of backing musicians, and things were slightly chaotic throughout the set. Despite a missed cue here and there, the chemistry made it clear that he’s on to something. Even his most tender songs benefited from the swagger of the dynamic rock band. One highlight was Elgin Avenue, a melodic tune inspired by Ottawa’s homeless.
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