Showing posts with label alice merton. Show all posts
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October 28, 2019

Riverfest Elora 2019: A compendium of posts - Concert Photos

Original line-up poster for Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Updated headliner line-up poster for Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Peter Piper kicking off Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Riverfest Elora on August 16, 17 and 18, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Diversity is strength; inclusion is the only path.

Riverfest Elora has so much diversity in the artists and the audience. It’s wonderful. As you go from stage to stage, to artists that cross so many genres, there are always people singing along and so happy to see the artist that they know and love. Equal in number have to be the people who are out there to discover new artists and open their minds to new music. It’s a beautiful thing that wouldn’t be so notable if we saw it everywhere.

Riverfest Elora creates an inclusive environment. Artists, attendees and everyone involved works to create an environment of peace, harmony and acceptance. It's our only path to a future world that we'll all want to live in, and it has to start being the guiding force in our lives.

This year, my fourth Riverfest Elora, I experienced and captured images of thirty-three musical artists over the three-day festival. I hope you'll spend some time checking out the links below, checking out photos of your favourite artists, and checking out photos and music by some artists you've never heard of. Perhaps you'll find a new favourite.


Day 1: Friday


Day 2: Saturday


Day 3: Sunday


And if that wasn't enough for you, here are links to my coverage of Riverfest Elora from 2018, 2017 and 2016.

Thanks, as always, to the organizers, volunteers, vendors, artists and everyone else involved in making Riverfest Elora such a fun, must-attend and special experience each year.

Can't wait for 2020's Riverfest Elora.

Riverfest Elora 2019: Day 2: Alice Merton - Concert Photos

Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton at Riverfest Elora on Saturday, August 17, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer summer music festival guelph elora ontario
Alice Merton’s bio talks of her family’s travels and her locale is usually tied to Germany. What we found out during her Riverfest Elora main stage performance is that she has a strong attachment to Canada. Even though she said she moved 13 times in her life, she spent several years of her youth living in Oakville, and this set turned into quite an emotional homecoming of sorts. It was special to witness.

As for the music, Alice Merton and her band perform polished and energetic pop tunes. While I think this performance was more special than most due to the Canadian connection she spoke of often, I’d definitely recommend her music and her live show. And hearing about her life and travels, it’s no wonder her breakthrough song was “No Roots”.

All of my Riverfest Elora 2019 posts can be accessed from one master post here. I hope you'll take a look and a listen.

"No Roots"

"Why So Serious"

"Lash Out"

"Learn to Live"

"Hit the Ground Running"

"Funny Business"